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2018 Red Cross Central Coast Heroes Breakfast The American Red Cross of the Central Coast is currently seeking nominations for our 2018 Heroes Breakfast, which recognizes members of the communities of Monterey, San Benito, and Santa Cruz counties who have shown courage, dedication, and character through acts of heroism and kindness.

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2018 Valentine’s Day Poetry Contest

The Annual Times Competition for Santa Cruz County Residents

By Noel Smith Whether it’s Love that has stood the test of time, the rush of young Love, or the memory of Love lost, that’s what we celebrate each February 14, Valentine’s Day. What could be more romantic than to express through your own poetry

about that special Love for your loved one to read (and for our readers). So it’s time to write it and send us your poem about those tender feelings and romantic thoughts to our annual poetry contest. ... continues on page 4

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Community News Become a Hospice Volunteer National Agriculture Day Poster & Poetry Contest Entries Red Cross 2018 Heroes Breakfast – Deadline to Nominate a Local Hero is March 12 Bee Winners; Top Spellers Advancing to State Competitions Disease

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10 Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Seminars 11 Volunteer Opportunities at the Capitola Historical Museum by Pam Greeninger 12 Draft 2040 Regional Transportation Plan 13 14 15 Ride Safe: School Bus Safety Tips 16 100% Community Service in 2017!

17 18 19 and Eating Wild Mushrooms 20 21 22 Common Tax Mistakes To Avoid 23 in Watsonville 24 District Report Local Sports 15 Aptos High School Scoreboard

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Featured Columnists 25 Water Wisdom by Melanie Mow Schumacher – District Receives $2M Planning Grant for Pure Water Soquel Project 26 27 Funding Education in California by Michael Watkins 30 Treating the Common Cold Without Medications By Ron Conte 31 Simplify Me Pam, by Pam Hudson – Re-Gifting With Sentiment

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Community News

Become a Hospice Volunteer SANTA CRUZ — Registration is now open to become a Volunteer Visitor at Hospice of Santa Cruz County. Hospice Volsupport to people facing the end of life.

Applications Applications are due earlier on March esantacruz.org or call Forbes Ellis, Director

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18. The training covers topics that include handling grief, family dynamics, and the importance of self-care. physicians, and are currently pre-med students at UCSC. Applications due: March 29, 2018 Pet Companion Volunteer Appli-

Curious applicants can connect with us in person, as we host informational gatherings at some local favorite spots: February 22 February 23 February 26, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm, Aptos

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Cover Story “Poetry” from page 1 Times Publishing Group is sponsoring its 18th Annual Times Publishing Valentine’s Day Poetry Contest to reward four local poets (and their loved ones) throughout Santa Cruz County and to encourage them to make public their feelings in celebration of Valentines Day. Last year’s Times Publishing Annual Valentine’s Day Poetry Contest drew poems from Watsonville to Boulder Creek. Some funny, some romantic, some touching and some… well, you know… As usual, a winning poem was chosen for each of our three newspapers; the Aptos Times, Capitola Soquel Times, and Scotts Valley Times.

details) and tell the world what makes your Valentine special!

2018 Poetry Contest Rules (Open only to Santa Cruz County residents!)

Please Read Carefully rite a poem about, or to your Valentine. There is NO credit

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Be sure to include your name, address, day and evening phone numbers, e-mail address, and for whom

have any questions. The winning poems will be published in the March 1 editions of our three newspapers.

2017 Winners: Grand Prize: Celebrating Over 30 Years of Marriage – Roy Verley of

etc.) your poem is written.

The 2018 prizes will be: A Grand

Three First Place winning poems.

We welcome all submissions from the residents of Santa Cruz County. The select the winners as follows: South county for the Aptos Times – Watsonville, Freedom, Corralitos Mid-county for the Capitola Soquel Times – Capitola, Soquel, Santa Cruz and Davenport Santa Cruz Mountains for the Scotts Valley Times – Scotts Valley, San Lorenzo Valley, Bonny Doon, Ben Lomond, Boulder Creek

Prize Scotts Valley Times – Mary Marasco of Scotts Valley

It’s time to write it and send us your poem about those tender feelings and romantic thoughts to our annual poetry contest.

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Poster Contest – Open to Grades K – 6 Poetry Contest – Open to Grades 7 – 12

Entries must be postmarked or delivered to 141 Monte Vista Ave., Watsonville by We dn e sd a y, February 21.

T h e poster contest is open to grades K – 6 with the top entries in each grade level advancing

placemats and distributed to restaurants countywide next year!

The poetry contest is open to grades

judging. The overall winner will receive a $200 award and will be a guest at the National Agriculture Day Spring Luncheon.

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Community News

2018 Red Cross Heroes Breakfast Deadline to Nominate a Central Coast Local Hero is March 12 CARMEL — The American Red Cross of the Central Coast is currently seeking nominations for our 2018 Heroes Breakfast, which recognizes members of the communities of Monterey, San Benito, and Santa Cruz counties who have shown courage, dedication, and character through acts of heroism and kindness.

Nominees could be people you don’t know personally, but they could also be your neighbors, co-workers, friends, or family members. Help us identify our local community heroes by completing our online nomination form and by spreading the word about this honor!

The community is encouraged to

astheroes for one or more of the following 11 categories: who has rescued an animal from a traumatic situation or an animal that has protected a human in a time of need. middle school, high school, college, or adult education) whose actions have community’s lifesaving blood supply advancements community.

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someone who has shown extraordinary courage in the face of a disaster contribution to his or her community’s disaster preparedness, resilience, or recovery.

her student(s) or other members of the community.

on the protection and caring for the environment and whose actions have helped change the way his or her community cares for the environment.

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or volunteer educator (in elementary, dispatcher, whose life-saving actions or service to the community has gone above and beyond the call of duty. professional, such as a physician, paramedic, or nurse, whose life-saving actions or service to the community has gone above and beyond the call of duty. This award honors extraordinary lives or treating illnesses. an ordinary citizen (adult) who used life-saving skills (such as CPR, water the life of another or a person whose bution toward the betterment of his or her community. an ordinary citizen (youth) who used life-saving skills (such as CPR, water the life of another or a person whose bution toward the betterment of his or her community. someone who has provided outstanding international services, including but not limited to international humanitarian aid, refugee support, and reuniting displaced families.

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Community News

Celebrate a Special World Wetlands Day 2018!

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lease join Watsonville Wetlands Watch for a special World Wetlands Day Celebration co-hosted with the City of Watsonville on SatWe will gather at the Watsonville Nature Center at Ramsay Park located at of planting trees and native plants, educational activities, food, music, prizes, and more. Once again this year we’ll have Alma De Mexico Music Academy youth mariachi band serenading our planters.

This is a free, bilingual, and familyfriendly event!

This year we will be planting native and drought tolerant trees along the boundaries of the Watsonville Slough and throughout Ramsay Park, and installing a native plant garden around the Nature Center.

This is the first of many public planting days and opportunities for the

community to play a role in the Watsonville Urban Forest Revitalization Project made possible through a grant from the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection’s Urban and Community Forestry Climate comes from the State’s Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund. restore Watsonville’s urban and many native plants in parks and along streets throughout the City. This will help with cleaner water in our wetlands and the Monterey Bay, provide excellent habitat for birds and other wildlife, sequester atmospheric carbon, improve air quality, reduce energy use in the City, and continue to enhance the natural landscapes and streetscapes in Watsonville.

So bring the whole family and friends and share a fun morning together helping on this exciting and important project.

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is recommended that you dress in layers for variable weather and wear sunscreen

and hats. Tools, gloves, and snacks will be provided, but please bring your own shovel if you are able.

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n Saturday, January 28 at the UCSC campus, Classroom Units 1 and 2 the top two spellers in each division (Elementary and Junior) advanced to represent Santa Cruz County at the statewide bees to be held this spring.

Winners for the Elementary Division (4-6 grade) Connor Barirani, Georgiana Bruce Kirby Prep, advances to State Owen McGinty, Rio Del Mar Elementary, advances to State Ronan Mai, Santa Cruz Gardens Winners for the Junior High division (7-9 grade) Owen Mercer, Scotts Valley Middle School, advances to State Tristan Torres, Aptos Junior High School, advances to State Jung Soo Jose Kim-Ebio, Alianza Charter School represented public and private schools in Santa Cruz. Each school selected their two top spellers to send to the countywide Spelling Bee sponsored by the Santa Cruz County Office of Education.

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Community News

New Charter School in the Works WATSONVILLE — Navigator Schools, based in Hollister, is working to open a new

school year. Navigator Schools already operates two campuses, Gilroy Prep, which opened in 2011, and Hollister Prep estaba location for its Watsonville school.

The proposed K–8 school, Watsonville Prep, would start with two kindergarten,

another grade every year until it had an eighth-grade class.

According to the navigator Website uses a model of data driven instruction and blended learning, and is dedicated to increasing high quality educational opportunities for students in California’s Central Coast region. All students are welcome

including those with limited English skills, special needs or learning challenges.

Navigator teachers are dedicated to helping students develop the strong fundamental language arts and mathematics skills that any and every child needs to succeed throughout their educational experience.

Navigator Schools Director of Community Outreach Kirsten Carr said the company has held several meetings with parents, who have shown interest in the proposed school.

Charter school applications are made

days to respond, and 60 days to either approve or deny the applications. Navigator Schools

The district is already home to nine

school application to submit to PVUSD. The Application addresses 16 program elements

ments are more tied to the district.

plans, admission requirements and the school’s education plan.

Charter schools must also collect the

as the proposed Watsonville Prep, on the other hand, won’t have the control and oversight that allows PVUSD offi-

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schools. percent of the parents of students expected to enroll, in the form of a petition according to the California Department of Education.

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New Developments in Parkinson’s Disease

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r. Peter Lin, Neurologist is the speaker for the February 7 meeting of the Santa Cruz County Parkinson’s Group (SCCPG) about some very interesting A Movement Disorder Specialist and received his medical degree from the University of Michigan Medical School in 2001.

He then completed his internal medicine internship and neurology residency at

Stanford Hospital and Clinics, where he acted as chief resident.

Dr. Lin spent three years in the Human Motor of Health where he focused on diagnostic testing for movement disorders.

As a general neurologist at Santa Clara

Valley Medical Center as well as Clinical Assistant Professor at Stanford Hospital Dr. Lin focused on movement disorders evaluation as well as Botox therapy for neurologic indications including dystonia, tremor, spasticity and migraine headache.

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analysis, wearable technology and biomarker development and joined the Valley Parkinson Clinic in Los Gatos, in August of

Monterey, San Benito, or Santa Cruz Counties. Their heroic actions may have occurred elsewhere.

“Red Cross Heroes” from page 6 Hero: Honors an individual who has provided exceptional support to armed forces service members, veterans, or their families. This award also may also be given to a member of our armed forces (active, reserve, national guard, retired, commissioned, or non-commissioned) whose life-saving actions or service to the community went above and beyond the call of duty.

The deadline to submit nominations is Monday, March 12, 2018. Any of these cat-

disorders and clinical neurophysiology.

He continues to be involved in research as

egories can be awarded as a posthumous honor.

A committee of local community leaders will select the 2018 Central Coast Hero Award recipients based on the degree to which nominees’ acts of heroism uphold the values of the American Red Cross and leave a lasting and positive impact on the residents of the Monterey, San Benito, and Santa Cruz Counties. Heroes may not be selected in all categories.

Selected heroes will be honored at the 2018 Red Cross Central Coast Heroes Lakes Church in Aptos.

This annual Red Cross breakfast recognizes recipients of the Heroes Awards while also supporting the life-saving programs and emergency services provided by your local Red Cross Chapter.

Criteria for Hero Nominations:

ongoing commitment to the community for more than one year or have occurred between January 1, 2016 and

than Monday, March 12, 2018.

Visit redcross.org/centralcoastheroes for more details on each of the 2018 Heroes Award categories, to access the online nomination form, and for information on how to purchase tickets and/or help sponsor this important event.

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Deadline for Bay Federal Credit Union 2018 Education Scholarships CAPITOLA — Bay Federal Credit Union is accepting applications for its 2018 Education Scholarship contest through Friday, February 2. Three winners will be chosen to receive

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High school seniors, current college undergraduate and graduate students, and adult re-entry students are encouraged to apply. Applicants must have a Bay Federal savings account in good standing, and submit an application, supporting documents, proof of enrollment or a letter of acceptance for the school or program they plan to attend in the fall of 2018, and an original essay on how winning the scholarship would help them reach their education goals.

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CYT Santa Cruz Presents Alice in Wonderland ‌ Jr. thru Sunday, March 4.

Louden Nelson Community Theater 301 Center Street, Santa Cruz ravel down the rabbit hole and join Alice, one of literature’s most beloved heroines, in her madcap adventures.

Featuring updated songs from Disney’s thrilling animated motion picture, Disney’s Alice in Wonderland JR. is a fast-paced take on the classic tale.

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road quality, the website WalletHub today released its report on 2018’s Best & Worst States to Drive in. Texas was at the top as #1 and California was close to the bottom in 47th place.

To determine the most driver-friendly states in the U.S., WalletHub compared data set ranges from average gas prices road quality.

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The District is accepting applications on behalf of both agencies from individuals who meet the requirements of the position.

The deadline to apply is no later than Postmarks, emailed or faxed copies will not be accepted. For more information, including application materials and detailed job description, visit the Career

“Uptown Hoedown� Gala Saturday, March 3, 5:30 – 10:00 p.m.

The Hay Barn at UCSC rab your boots and your favorite dancing partner and head on over to the Symphony League’s U p t o w n Hoedown at the historic UCSC Hay Barn. We’re pulling out all the stops to make this a party that will put a dance in your step for weeks.

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Community News

Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Seminars Build Your Business: Writing Your Best Business Plan

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his seminar will help you identify the most appropriate business planning format for starting or expanding a business, marketing basics, and a strategic plan to put your business on the road to success.

Learn how to establish realistic goals and objectives, determine startup costs, as startup. preneur and small business consultant to over 700 business owners from Carmel to Santa Rosa.

Cost required. Seating is limited. Thank you to Wells Fargo Bank for their generous sponsorship that helps keep our events Call: 831-479-6136 or register online (santacruzsbdc.org/calendar) Brown Bag Series: Get Found on Google Santa Cruz Public Library Upstairs Meeting Room, 224 Church Street, Santa Cruz oogle Workshop: This presentation introduces Google My Business, a free tool to manage your business information across Google. This workshop is a great opportunity to hear from one of Google’s top instructors, Maria Elena

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to utilize Google as a way to help your business be found online and increase your sales.

Maria is a speaker for Google’s

Build Your Business: QuickBooks Basics personal brand, content, and referral marketing. Her wide range of clients includes hotels, restaurants, inventors, authors, and web series creators.

Cost: FREE and open to the public, pre-registration is appreciated, please visit ( )

nformation systems professionals, personal consulting services, massage therapists, personal trainers, and sports trainers need QuickBooks, too! Take your home-based industry from hobby to business. Learn and apply basic accounting concepts, business structure, and sound recordkeeping procedures to your conPrepare invoices, track your receivables, and predict timely debit Gain

card payments. familiarity with

and how they help you cially successful and document those all-important tax deductions.

The class is taught in a computer lab to ensure student hands-on experience with the software. Purchase of QuickBooks Pro for those who do not own the software.

Students must bring a USB Memory Disk of at least 1 GB of memory to class.

Mac users are welcome to bring their own laptops with QuickBooks already installed.

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required. Seating is limited. Thank you to Wells Fargo Bank for their generous sponsorship that helps keep our events Call: 831-479-6136 or register online (santacruzsbdc.org/calendar) Build Your Business: Record Keeping for Small Business

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very small business owner needs to understand the numbers! This class will teach the basics of good recordkeeping. We will cover: the bookkeeping cycle, accrual vs. cash vs. tax accounting, the chart of accounts, journals and general ledger, and double entry and single-entry bookkeeping. required. Seating is limited.

Call: 831-479-6136 or register online (santacruzsbdc.org/calendar)

to present and potential small business owners. free of charge. Small Business Development CA 95003, Mary Andersen 831-335-6500 marylmandersen@gmail.com

Community News

Volunteer Opportunities at the Capitola Historical Museum

by Pam Greeninger, Secretary Capitola Historical Museum Board

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o you love history and wish you knew more about Capitola-by-

Museum Board has a wonderful opportunity for you! They are looking for people who would like to volunteer a few hours a month greeting visitors at the Capitola Museum located at 410 Capitola Ave.

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training is provided, and no minimum service is required. Free parking is available in the City Hall lot while volunteering.

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Thursday through Sunday each week beginning February 24. The shifts are from to check the volunteer calendar and sign up online. Some of our volunteers give two hours a month, some two hours a week, on your own particular situation. Our goal is to keep the museum open with friendly volunteers who put forth a welcoming face for our local museum.

Would you like to learn more about board is hosting a Volunteer Orientation of the new exhibit for new and returning volunteers on Saturday, February 24.

The program will begin at 10 a.m., with Museum Curator Frank Perry providing attendees with information about

also have an opportunity to browse the new exhibit in the Museum before and after the Orientation.

lilting from the local, national and international groups of visitors, large and small, as they discover new worlds in the exhibits that

Here’s what volunteers say about serving at the Capitola Historical Museum:

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love so much, and being able to share that

and it’s a great way to give back to your

through volunteering at the Museum and have enjoyed getting to know my fellow

— Museum Board President Niels Kisling

Refreshments will be served in the Com— Stephanie Tetter. with visitors who come to our Museum. There are many resources in the Museum for me to

— Me Photos Courtesy of Capitola Historical Museum

Capitola Museum Volunteer Orientation Construction began on a narrow gauge trestle in 1874. It was replaced with a sturdier trestle in 1886 for standard gauge trains. The image is from about 1910.

10:00 to 11:30 a.m.

City Hall Community Room 420 Capitola Ave.

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Draft 2040 Regional Transportation Plan T he 2040 Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) is a long range (22 year) transportation plan for the Santa Cruz County area.

The plan includes strategies to address our transportation challenges, a list of transportation needs (highway, road, transit, bicycle, pedestrian, freight, airport, etc.), and priorities for limited funds.

The potential environmental impacts of the Draft 2040 RTP are collectively detailed in one Draft

politan Transportation Plan (MTP) and its Sustainable Communities Strategy (SCS), which encompasses the three RTPs for Santa Cruz, Monterey and San Benito Counties.

for public review and comment

held Tuesday, the Live Oak Community C o m p l e x (Simpkins), Street, Santa Cruz with an Open House from 6 to 7 p.m. and a Public Hearing from 7 to 8 p.m.

The Draft 2040 RTP and the

available at Santa Cruz County libraries.

Written comments on the Draft 2040 RTP for Santa Cruz County can be submitted to Draft2040RTP@sccrtc.org.

Written comments on the Draft EIR for the 2040 MTP/SCS which includes the environmental review for the 2040 RTP can be submitted to hadamson@ambag.org.

Lincoln Day Dinner THERE’S A PLACE FOR YOU AT OUR TABLE The Santa Cruz Republican Women Federated and the Santa Cruz County Republican Party Cordially invite you to attend the

Lincoln Day Dinner February 24th, 2018

Cocktails at 5:30 and Dinner at 6:30 Dinner, Entertainment and Live Auction

Special Guest of Honor Jim Brulte ia a leader, both in his 14-year Senate and Assembly career and now as Chairman of the California Republican Party.

He brings more than 25 years of experience in politics and government, including 14 years in the California Senate Legislature, most recently as Senate Republican Leader.

Senator

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Surfer’s Path 10k & 5k Run

By Tom Bradley

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Capitola coastline on Sunday, Feb-

2018 Surfer’s Path series that also includes the Surfer’s Path Marathon, Capitola Half Marathon & Relay on May 20 and October 21.

Participants are treated to beachfront the majestic Santa Cruz County coastline.

Runners and walkers travel the Surfer’s Path, passing many of the world’s most famous surf breaks.

event starts at 8 a.m. on 41st Ave at the gateway to Pleasure Point where surf shops, restaurants and the nearby coast merge to create the regions famous surf culture.

The course enters onto scenic East

the Monterey Bay. Participants continue on East view the Harbor Lighthouse and reach the turn around located at Twin Lakes Beach.

Following the turn around, participants travel back, passing beaches and famous surf breaks as they heart of Capitola Village.

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hauna Mora, the Executive Director

Santa Cruz County, will be retiring in March. Shauna took on the CRC Director role in July of 2012. She has been a dedicated leader and has

to

improve

the tiveness of CRC in our community.

Shauna received cation in mediation Shauna Mora in 2001, serving as a community mediator with the Palo Alto Mediation Program. Before coming to the CRC of Santa Cruz, she worked for the CRC’s Executive Director, Shauna’s charter has been to expand CRC’s presence in Santa Cruz County.

Under Shauna’s leadership, CRC was selected to participate in a 4-year Com-

CRC improved its business model and its outreach throughout Santa Cruz County.

CRC’s

core

programs

(mediation agement skills training) have continued to support those who seek a respectful increase their communication skills.

The CRC Board is most appreciative of all that Shauna has done for our organization. Her spirit and compassion for CRC’s mission will be missed.

The CRC Board will be opening the search for a new Executive Director immediately. For more information, please call

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CRC is proud of the fact that we accomplish this goal with the assistance of our many skilled and dedicated volunteers. Over the last year CRC volunteers provided 4860 hours of service to the Santa Cruz community.

Claims Court proceedings, this program provides on-site mediation as an alternative to litigation in conjunction with the Superior Court of Santa Cruz County.

Juvenile Probation Department, VODP facilitates voluntary dialogues and the victims of their crimes, with the aim of establishing restitution plans and preventing future crimes.

Juvenile Probation Department, CRC provides mediations to families who

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There is safety in numbers; groups are easier for drivers to see. changes. advise them to stay out of the street, as close to the edge of the road as possible. or alley, remind them to stop and look both ways before crossing. good visibility for the bus driver; if changes are needed, talk with

not a playground. Balls can roll into the street and horseplay could result in falling into the path of oncoming

steps away from the road and allow the bus to come to a complete stop before approaching it.

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100% Community Service in 2017! ay Federal Credit Union’s more than 220 employees have continued their streak of 100% community support

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dren’s Miracle Network, and Second Harvest Food Bank. They also supported the American Red Cross and the Mexican

talented local people who work for the Credit

following major natural disasters in California, across the U.S., and Mexico.

organizations and community events.

Employees were provided with 40 opportunities to give of their time or money throughout the year, embracing the credit union philosophy of People Helping People throughout Santa Cruz County and beyond.

They stepped up to raise funds for local organizations, such as Big Brothers Big Sisters of Santa Cruz County, Chil-

an estimated 2,046 hours. Watsonville Laura Owen was one of the most involved or fundraisers throughout 2017. team members and get them excited about volunteering their time to improve the quality of life in the beautiful place we call

nition and a surprise $100 donation to the members and 1,200 local businesses throughout Santa Cruz, San Benito, and Monterey counties.

With more than $935 million in assets, Bay

our employees’ commitment to making a

Bay Federal awarded Mrs. Owen and four other employees who were the most involved with Credit Union-sponsored

the employees chose to donate to LEO’s Haven, Pajaro Valley Shelter Services, and CASA of Santa Cruz County.

its members and the community since 1957.

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Community News SANTA CRUZ — Santa Cruz Mayor

City of Santa Cruz and the Downtown Association’s Parking for Hope Program at the City Council meeting.

The check w a s accepted by Hope Services dinator David Guarente.

The funds were collected from Parking for Hope downtown holiday parking program. The usual parking rates applied, however, the proceeds from street meters during these eight days were designated for donation to Hope Services, a Santa Cruz organization that provides training and support services to adults with developmental disabilities and has helped to keep downtown streets clean for over 20 years.

Parking for Hope began as a pilot program in 2014 and has been well received been donated to Hope Services over four years. The funds increase opportunities for workers who help to keep downtown streets cleaner and welcoming.

supported seven workers. Without this, none of these folks would have had a work opportunity of much meaning, not Mall every day interacting with business owners and the general public as a viable

More information on the holiday parking program can be found at www.cityofsantacruz.com.

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CASA Exec. Director Announces Retirement T he CASA Board would like to share with our community that after serving for six years as the Executive Director of CASA of Santa Cruz County, Cynthia Druley will be retiring in August of this year.

Under her helm, the organization has served more children than ever before and expanded the depth of its services to ensure

enabled youth age 18-21 to remain in the dependency system.

She helped CASA launch services to those youth, and was also at the helm as the county’s FosterEd program was pioneered as a permanent educational support for children in foster care. Under her leadership CASA recently launched a new program to serve infants

foster care in our community have the opportunity to thrive in loving, permanent homes. Cynthia began her tenure at CASA in January of 2012 when changes to the child welfare system

dependency care system, realizing the organization’s dream of serving all children from age birth to 21.

Over the past six years, CASA has steadily increased the number of children served by 10% a year. Last year CASA

plans to spend more time reading, relaxing and traveling. After seeing the many beautiful hand-made quilts donated to the children at CASA, she has aspirations to become a quilter. She will also continue her volunteer service as a board member at the Community Foundation Santa Cruz no one ever leaves CASA, and that’s true.

care, with an annual budget of $1.2 million.

CASA’s Board President David Fulton said,

hold CASA in my heart and continue to be a life-long advocate and supporter of children in the foster and dependency care

stakeholders and overall community at large will sorely miss Cynthia, and applaud her compassion, integrity, and

of the strongest and most powerful voices

Cynthia Druley

The job announcement for the Executive Director position will be posted in mid March.

The Distinguished Artists Concert and Lecture Series

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aiwanese pianist Ching-Yun Hu is recognized and acclaimed worldwide for her dazzling technique, deeply probing musicality and directly communicative performance style.

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Twentieth annual Earth Day Restoration and Cleanup presented by PG&E

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his Earth Day, 40 state parks will receive funding from the California State Parks Foundation (CSPF) for much needed restoration and improvement projects, to be completed by volunteers during CSPF’s 20th annual Earth Day Restoration and Cleanup on Saturday, April 21.

Electric Company (PG&E), the funds will support parks across the state to provide

community engagement event McLaughlin Eastshore State Park

needed upkeep and repair at state parks — from constructing new native plant gardens and repairing nature trails, to upgrading building and improving park infrastructure.

For 20 years, CSPF has mobilized volunteers across the state to demonstrate their support for environmental protection on Earth Day by spending time protecting and improving state parks.

This year, thousands of people will gather across California for special volunteer projects that make state parks more accessible and enjoyable, like: drought at Colonel State Historic Park

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road at Jack London State Historic Park To commemorate the 20th anniversary of CSPF’s Earth Day Restoration and Castle Rock State Park

State Beach ability of our shoreline parks at a

state parks for natural disasters.

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CDPH Urges Caution When Collecting and Eating Wild Mushrooms SACRAMENTO — As seasonal rains promote the growth of wild mushrooms, California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Director and State Public Health people that eating wild mushrooms can cause serious illness and even death. mushrooms that are safe and those that failure requiring dialysis. should not be eaten unless they have been examined by a mushroom expert and

such as dehydration due to vomiting and diarrhea, or injury to the liver or kidney.

The most serious illnesses and deaths have been linked primarily to wild mushrooms known to cause liver damage, including

years of age. Usually, the children ate a small amount of a mushroom growing in yards or neighborhood parks.

unit. winter resulted in 14 mushroom poisonings in California that required hospitalization. Three of these cases required a liver transplant.

According to the California Poison sonous mushroom ingestion were reported throughout the state from November 2016

such as liver failure leading to coma

Eating poisonous mushrooms can cause abdominal pain, cramping, vomiting, diarrhea, liver damage or death. Anyone who develops symptoms after eating wild mushrooms should seek immediate medical attention. People who develop these symptoms, or their treating health care providers, should immediately contact CPCS at (800) 222-1222. Photos courtesy of Trent Pearce, Tilden Nature Area Aptos Times / February 1st 2018 / 19

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Veterinary Care for Seniors’ Pets SANTA CRUZ — On February 27, in partnership with Animal Hospital of Soquel, the Santa Cruz SPCA (SCSPCA) will host a Blackie’s Fund Wellness Day, a day of free preventative veterinary care for cats and dogs owned by local seniors.

From 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., on an appointment basis only, a licensed veterinarian will provide basic exams, worming, and microchipping. The event will be taking place at the Animal Hospital Cruz.

The Wellness Day is subsidized by the SCSPCA’s Blackie’s Fund program, which is designed to make funds for veterinary care available to senior citizens who would otherwise have to give up their companion animal or would be unable to provide medical care when it

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is needed. The expense of veterinary care can be a burden to elderly people who are living on restricted retirement incomes, and this event is just one way the SCSPCA keep pets healthy!

are located in Santa Cruz County.

Seniors who would like to take advantage of these free services are encouraged to call the Santa Cruz SPCA, for their pet. This is an appointment-only event, and unfortunately, cannot accommodate walk-ins.

The Santa Cruz SPCA is a private, nonstate, or local government funding, and relies solely on generous donations from the public.

loud noises are off limits as they could distract the driver.

On the Bus Ride get bumped and dropped. Caution children that before picking anything up, they should talk to the driver and follow instructions to safely retrieve their possessions. with head, hands and feet inside at all times; use a seatbelt (if available); keep bags and books out of the aisle and remain seated until the bus stops moving. Also instruct children to never throw things on the bus or out the windows and to never play with or block the emergency exits.

devices are permitted, instruct children to mute the sound or use headphones so as not to create a distraction for the driver or other riders.

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things they see and hear on the bus so you can discuss appropriate behaviors and, if necessary, report any concerns to school administrators.

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s much as half of the average homeowner’s monthly utility expenses go toward cooling and heating, according to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). For many households, that makes energy the largest home-related expense each month, next to a mortgage payment.

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operation. The home is divided into zones, however the homeowner chooses — which air conditioners.

A system like Mitsubishi Electric Cooling & Heating’s Zoned Comfort

Thermostat Control ortunately, numerous technological advances are making it easier than

the DOE estimates you can save as much as 10 percent a year on energy costs by simply adjusting the temperature up or down when you’re away during the day. never forgets to adjust on a busy morning and kicks back on before you arrive home can help you earn these savings and reduce energy consumption.

Home Automation ewer smart, programmable thermostats can be controlled remotely by internet-connected devices, such as tablets and smartphones. Some models can also monitor your energy usage and system

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further adjustments to how you operate your HVAC system.

Lighting is another major energy challenge. However, smart light bulbs let you

“Earth Day” from page 19 These grants will focus on brush removal and habitat management to drought and other environmental impacts in the short term, and will bolster strategies to help make parks more resilient in in the long term.

Climate resiliency projects will be completed in conjunction with Earth Day volunteer activities on Saturday, April 21 or on a date to be determined by individual state parks during the spring of 2018.

Volunteer registration for the 40 parks

adjust your home’s ambiance (and energy usage) with just a couple of quick taps.

Paired with motion sensors that detect movement (or a lack thereof) and adjust lighting accordingly, smart bulbs can help reduce the waste of energy caused by lighting unused rooms.

Similarly, smartphone applications that connect to other appliances, utilities sonalized comfort and convenience while providing tools to help minimize your home’s energy consumption.

Zoned Climate Control f you’re like most homeowners, there are parts of your house that simply don’t get much use or only get used during certain times of the day. Maintaining the temperature in those uninhabited areas can be costly and wasteful. As an alternative, an option such as zoned climate control allows you to stay comfortable in the rooms you use without spending a fortune on energy bills.

While a zoned system is generally considered a premium home feature, it

with convenient controls and automation, along with whisper-quiet operation. Both ducted and non-ducted units are available depending on the space and occupant needs. Additionally, some models have inate allergens, contributing to improved air quality.

For a new build, installing a zoned system from the outset is relatively simple.

However, zoned systems are also a possible solution for replacing your home’s HVAC system or rectifying a problem with a single uncomfortable room. Pairing the system with sensors or remote app controls can bring operating costs even lower through computerized automation.

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home’s energy and utility costs is generating your own renewable energy through solar or wind power systems.

have volunteered their time on Earth Day and beyond.

California State Parks Foundation is a to protecting, improving and advocating for all of California’s state parks. Together we ensure that the natural beauty, rich culture and history, and recreational and educational opportunities of our 280 state parks are available for all to enjoy now and for generations to come.

2018 Earth Day Restoration and Cleanup presented by PG&E Saturday, April 21, 2018 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Participating State Parks in Central and Northern California:

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been a sponsor of the Earth Day Restoration and Cleanup since 2001. Supporting

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Common Tax Mistakes To Avoid L O ife changes — getting married, having a baby, buying or selling a

ne of the most common mistakes taxpayers make is selecting the wrong

or retiring — often come with changes to your tax situation. Overlooking these

taxpayers to make mistakes that leave money on the table, potentially impacting their refund at a time when the average refund is about $2,800. Here is a list of common tax mistakes to avoid in the 2018

payers should run the numbers to see if

advantage rather than guessing. eligible for, the value of their standard deduction and their tax bracket. One

such as mixing up names, forgetting to include information reported on your

a taxpayer with children is in the process of getting a divorce, they may not be sure

you don’t miss any deductions or credits that you deserve.

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Commonly overlooked credits and deductions

standard deduction, but you may be eligible for a variety of itemized deductions that could possibly save you more. Also, deductions and tax credits, none of which require you to itemize. And it’s important to note that the newly passed tax reform generally does not impact these credits

Earned Income Tax Credit for lower-income workers: Twenty percent of eligible taxpayers, particularly lower-income workers, do

number of children they have, these tax-

status, taxpayers can be ineligible one year and eligible the next.

Under the PATH Act, taxpayers who

they normally would to get their refund as soon as possible.

Education credits: Depending on your academic program, what year the student is in, income and other restrictions, there are federal tax credits that for yourself or your dependents. To qualify, you must pay for post-secondary tuition and fees for yourself, your spouse or your dependent. Depending on the criteria, a student may use the American OpporLearning Credit of up to $2,000.

Itemizing deductions: of dollars, as only one third of taxpayers itemize but millions more should - especially homeowners. Owning a home is often the key that unlocks itemization, but some taxpayers with high state taxes and charitable contributions may also be able to itemize. take deductions such as

their refunds delayed until mid-February.

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to earthquake damage. Homeowners have until February

FEMA-trained contractor. The 2018 program will be available in Watsonville The California Earthquake Authority (CEA) has provided $6 million in funding for the grants this year, enough to support an additional 2,000 or more code-

(EBB) program.

detailed program information and select a licensed

counts of up to 20 percent on CEA earthquake insurance premiums.

More than 1.2 million houses in high-hazard areas of California are particularly vulnerable to earthquakes because of the type of construction, according to the CEA. These homes were built before have a cripple wall in the crawl space under the house.

dation and adding bracing around the perimeter.

The cost is minimal compared to earthquake damage, which can cost hundreds of thousands of dollars

the number of Californians who lose their homes in the next catastrophic

EBB works with local building departments on the permitting process for

6.0-magnitude Napa earthquake of 2014, homeowners Typical retrofits for the type of homes currently

back on their foundations.

your electrical panel requires a new circuit); an equipment pad, stand or brackets for the ables, such as how much energy you use, local codes and standards, and whether the house and surrounding terrain are situated to allow you to capture adequate natural power. For a home under construction,

vary greatly depending on the home); and controller options (approximately $200Unique situations. Some homes, such as older homes, high-performance homes and homes in extreme cold-weather regions, often require auxiliary heat or specialized designs or equipment, all of which can impact the cost of the system.

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options can make it tricky to predict how much your installation might cost. Taking into account these variables can give you a better sense of how much you’ll be spending.

New equipment. Each system includes an outdoor unit, indoor unit(s), controls and parts including the refrigerant line-set, wiring and electrical accessories.

Conditioning one room or zone comes at and heating a home with eight or more zones. Generally, new equipment comes in

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upfront costs associated with installing zoned systems. Consider speaking with a professional or researching available rebates in your region before purchasing a new system.

number of zones and size of the home.

Labor. This is what you will pay a licensed HVAC contractor to install the system (and remove your old one, if necessary). Contractors’ labor prices vary widely, but expect to spend an amount

roughly equal to your equipment cost, depending on your geographic location and the complexity of the installation.

Additional costs. Depending on your existing system, you may incur costs for items such as electrical work to install a new 240V outlet ($200-$1,000, or more if

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Annual Mock Trial Competition

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Support Services Department is coordinating the 2018 Santa Cruz County Mock Trial Competition marking the twenty-ninth year of this Competition. dation (CRF) introduced the Mock Trial program, which already had a strong following in Los Angeles County, to all the counties in Calhas been providing coordination and oversight to Mock Trial provides students with the opportunity to gain knowledge of our judicial system, as they study a hypothetical case, develop their analytical abilities and communication skills, and gain an understanding of their obligations and responsibilities as participating members of our society.

They receive guidance from volu n t e e r attorneys in courtroom procedures and trial preparation.

Each year, CRF creates and produces a new set of Mock Trial materials. The materials include a hypothetical criminal case (including summaries of case

the central issues in the case, and competition rules and guidelines. This year’s case People v. Davidson is the trial of Casey Davidson, a resident of Acorn. Davidson is charged with Seven teams are participating this year from legiate, Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley, Soquel, and Watsonville High. Students have been practicing with volunteer teacher and attorney coaches for the County Mock Trial Competition since receiving their case packets in the of Fall 2017. The winning team will represent Santa Cruz

2018 Mock Trial Competition

the National Competition is in Reno, Nevada, May 10-12. the coordination of the competition with the support of the Constitutional Rights Foundation, Superior Court of and the Santa Cruz Trial Lawyers Association. Approximately 10 local Santa Cruz County Superior Court judges volunteer to preside over the hearings and over 40 local attorneys volunteer as competition scorers.

Santa Cruz Courthouse 701 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz February 7 February 21 February 28 Award ceremony to follow immediately

PVUSD Releases 2017 State of the District Report WATSONVILLE — The year 2017 was a year of transformation, innovation and expansion of opportunities for Pajaro District (PVUSD). Dr. Michelle Rodriguez, Superintendent, is honored to release the 2017 State of the District report. The report highlights PVUSD’s

success is a key commitment from PVUSD and with the early literacy initiative, Paso a Paso, Creciendo Juntos, Step by Step, Growing Together, we are able to provide the youngest members of our community a literacy tool they can use even before they aging; it is evident that the community has embraced this early literacy app and is empowering the youngest learners

school year and have successfully been

mission of preparing and supporting students to reach their highest potential.

The District is actively searching for methods to personalize learning built

Charter School is being also implemented at Freedom Elementary School.

Preparing our community students for

after implementation, these young learners have read over 10 million words – and the number increases daily!

Career and Technical Education (CTE) is strong at PVUSD. Pathways for college and career are being developed and

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around the passions, interests and talents of students and to accelerate results. One of those methods is creating 21st Century learning environments throughout the District, such as MakerSpace or FabLab, which encourages student collaboration.

Visual and Performing Arts, VAPA, continues to strengthen its presence in all schools. Programs such as El Sistema and

annually that approximately $1 billion goes unclaimed in federal tax refunds.

Taxpayers can claim a refund for up to

expanded to provide students relevant and high schools’ college and career centers have been thriving, informing students of opportunities and options for their future.

PVUSD is proud to provide students with valuable tools to be successful scholars from pre-school and is our commitment to continue to improve student achievement and make PVUSD a leader in education.

Website: http://www.pvusd.net

Taxpayers who want to ensure they get the maximum refund without a delay

taxpayer is due a refund. Also, even if you entitled to a refund.

eligible for a Refund Advance, or you can make an appointment with a tax professional.

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anuary brought the Soquel Creek Water District some very exciting news from the California State Water Resources Control Board! We’ve been awarded a grant under the state’s Proposition 1 funding program for up to $2 million dollars to further evaluate our proposed groundwater replenishment project, Pure Water Soquel.

The California Proposition 1 Water Bond authorized $800 million to fund planning and implementation projects to prevent and clean up contamination of groundwater that serves as a source of drinking water. Since groundwater is currently the District’s only source of drinking water, preventing seawater intrusion from moving further inland is a top priority. Seawater contamination is already detected in our coastal monitoring wells at both ends of the District (Pleasure

For more information on the project, visit

the U.S., and abroad. Orange County Water District’s Groundwater Replenishment Project is one of the most widely known,

fortunate to have the Groundwater Replenishment System right in our backyard…

Today, almost all of the water used at the

water in a sustainable, full circle manner. water that is being discharged into the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary and purify it using a three-step advanced

stages of evaluation and have varying quantities and estimated costs.

The proposed Pure Water Soquel

plies in California, and is mandated to be sustainable by 2040. state’s recognition and support of the crucial work we’re doing to protect the groundwater of the Soquel Creek Water District Board of

leveraging it with this state funding, toward ensuring a reliable, safe, and sustainable The proposed Pure Water Soquel Project is aimed at preventing seawater from contaminating the groundwater that serves as

to replenish the groundwater basin, and seawater intrusion. This type of project incor-

oxidation). The end result is high-quality, state and federal drinking water standards, which can be used for replenishing the groundwater basin.

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That’s part of the reason why Disneyland can

The District received wide support when it submitted an application for this grant, including the City of Capitola, County of Santa Cruz, City of Santa Cruz Public Works Department, Pajaro Valley Water Management Agency, Resource Conservation District of Santa Cruz County, Assemblymember Mark Stone, and State Senator William W. Monning.

The District was awarded the maximum amount, $2 million dollars for planning, which will help fund the District’s technical and environmental evaluations for the Pure Water Soquel Project. Currently, work includes preparation of a draft environmental impact report (scheduled for release this summer), and furthering some treatment process testing. The District is also planning on conducting geotechnical and hydrologic investigations to better understand the capacity of the potential recharge wells.

As part of the District’s Community Water Plan, the Pure Water Soquel project is being considered as a supply option to diversify our water resources portfolio and provide water supply sustainability and resiliency. Other supply options under consideration include desalination, river water transfers, and stormwater capture.

The District Board is currently considering

The groundwater basin in the Santa Cruz

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25. Cul de ____ 28. Partial haircut 30. Geek and jock, e.g.

35. S-shaped molding 37. International Civil Aviation Org. 39. Best not mentioned 40. Pakistani language 41. *American skating icon 43. College cadet program 44. Crocodile ones are insincere 46. Make children 47. This and the other 48. Praise for a fearless one 50. Dispatch 52. Ornamental ponddweller 53. Classic sci-fi video game

3. *8-time American speed skating medalist 4. Regular visitors 5. Long-billed shore bird 6. Well-ventilated 7. Flapper’s neckwear 8. Spots for links 9. Arial, e.g.

10. Ill-mannered 11. Malaria symptom 12. Subsequently 15. *”Agony of ____” 20. Like anchor aweigh 22. Not well 24. Ezra Pounds’ poetry movement 25. *Which Korea is 2018 Winter host?

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hat is Canine Flu? — There are type has been shown to infect humans.

infecting dogs in the United

among racing greyhounds at a racetrack in virus that genetically adapted to infect dogs.

rare circumstances infect cats and cause a similar disease.

What are the symptoms of the canine

quickly spread across the United States.

testing showed that this outbreak was due

adapted to infect dogs in South Korea in 2007. The source of the Chicago outbreak

most cases, dogs are feverish, lethargic, and sneezing. They have decreased appetite, eye and nose discharge, and a soft, moist, persistent cough. Puppies, senior dogs, and those who are immune compromised are most at risk of developing more serious high fevers and life-threatening pneumonia. of this disease, it is recommended that any

infected over 1000 dogs in the

break resurfaced in early June 2017. The source of the outbreak appears to be two dog shows, in spread throughout the southeastern United States and to Minnesota. Unfortunately, it has continued to spread, and as of January 2018, new

canine population, all dogs are considered susceptible.

What animals can become infected? — All dogs appear to be susceptible regardless

100% infection rates among those animals exposed to the virus. Symptoms usually infection. Eighty percent of infected dogs show mild symptoms, and most dogs

quarantined at home away from other dogs for at least 28 days.

dogs that were imported to Los Angeles from Asia and not properly quarantined.

The virus has continued to occur sporadi-

shed virus for up to 24 days an important tool used by veterinarians to control an outbreak.

The

coughing, barking, and sneezing. Dogs who are exposed to high dog density situations, like animal shelters, dog shows, dog parks, grooming facilities, and dog day care are considered most at risk. contact, meaning that the virus can live on

the greater Bay Area leading to our current outbreak.

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ommended for an appropriate immune response; these doses should be given continue to booster this vaccine on an dog’s lifestyle and risk factors with your veterinarian to determine if he should be

vaccine series, why is he showing signs of a respiratory illness? — Unfortunately, there are multiple disease-causing microorganisms, both bacterial and viral, that can cause respiratory disease in dogs. Dogs will often show very similar clinical signs of fever, lethargy, sneezing, coughing, eye veterinarian to determine the cause of the dog’s symptoms.

dogs can still develop the disease though usually the course of the disease is milder and shorter than unvaccinated dogs.

Owners of both vaccinated and unvaccinated dogs should take care to avoid high-risk situations (grooming facilities, kennels, dog parks, dog daycare, etc.) during an outbreak.

How can I prevent my dog

food and water bowls, and spread disease for up to 48 hours. Most frighteningly, a to his own dog by petting an infected dog, then petting his own dog. The virus can live on human hands for up to 12 hours.

Practicing good hygiene and washing hands with soap and water between petting animals is essential.

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My dog was vaccinated today, is he immediately protected? — to note that it takes time for an animal’s immune system to mount an immune two weeks for a dog’s body to develop protective immunity from a vaccination. requires a second booster vaccine three weeks after the initial injection, a dog is not considered protected until two weeks after the initial injection. Dog owners should continue to take necessary precautions with potential exposure throughout this period.

the household, especially if dogs have been coughing, sneezing, or have a recent travel history. and water bowls, toys, blankets, or leashes. human family members; remember to wash your hands with soap and water after touching another dog before petting your own dog. cination would be recommended for your dog.

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budget and although schools on the surface appear to be winners, one has to dig a little deeper to unearth what the new dollars really mean for California’s 6 million students and the students of Santa Cruz County.

California has the sixth largest economy in the world and the largest domestic product (GDP) of any state in the nation and yet it in the percentage of taxable income spent on education, 41st in per-pupil funding, ratios and 48th in

employment, the school calendar and other working conditions. Nearly all California school districts now have a teachers the California Teachers Association or the California Federation of Teachers.

The primary activity of these unions is to represent the teachers in negotiating the terms of the contract.

During my long tenure in public

While a statewide salary schedule alone cannot equalize teacher pay, it can help to close the gap between the highest paid and lowest-paid teachers in the state.

bargaining table and have come to realize that it doesn’t matter which side you are on, the experience can be less than pleasant.

The system, however well meaning, is ripe

adjusted basis, for more than a decade.

high-stakes nature of the negotiation and the way in which California funds public education.

recently returned to levels predating the Great Recession of 2007 and whatever modest gains have been made are being eroded by rising health care and pension costs as well as the costs for transportation -

not the sole panacea, is for California to follow what 17 other states have done and adopt a statewide teacher salary schedule that guarantees a certain minimum level of pay. Currently, the minimum pay range for a school district in California can have a

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with collective bargaining challenges. boards and unions have been required to meet at least once every three years

gap needs to be closed if we are to retain the best and brightest teachers in hard to way to alleviate the entrenched acrimony

that seems to go hand-in-hand with single district negotiations.

While a statewide salary schedule alone cannot equalize teacher pay, it can help to close the gap between the highest paid and lowest-paid teachers in the state.

A schedule can help to achieve this goal by ensuring that every district in the state provides their teachers with a salary that is at least competitive with that of other districts in the state.

Although there is no hard data to give the exact numbers of how many Santa Cruz County teachers have been lost to higher

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an additional $22 to $40 billion annually would be required to provide ALL public school students with access to a highquality education.

corporations will receive under the new tax law will allow these companies to do the right thing and invest in our schools. Their support is needed now more than ever.

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Center, 3150 Mission Drive, SC anta Cruz County Prostate or go to fridayshakespeare.org or Invisible/Alienated training. Court appointed special Cancer Support Group has been facebook.com/fridayshakespeare. advocates are everyday people that, an active group for over 20 years 2:30 - 4 p.m., Christ Lutheran with just a few hours a week can in the community.

Friday Shakespeare Club have a lifetime of impact for a child Thursday February 8 of Northern California ed by Dr. Pat Hanson author of who has been abused or neglected.

10 am - noon, Peace United February Breakfast Meeting If you would like to participate Church, 909 High Street 7:30 - 9:00 a.m., Best Western in the next Advocate training Thursdays his is the oldest women’s club Can Be There or Not this will be in Santa Cruz. The club meets to a safe structured environment for contact cita@casaofsantacruz.org C Santa Cruz is a worldwide Join Nar-Anon, world wide or (831) 761-2956 study the life, works and times of sharing stories if you so choose, 11 a.m.

3 p.m., Live Oak Library, leader in innovation and fellowship of relatives and friends of and learning healthy ways to deal William Shakespeare. Members share 2380 Portola Drive, Santa Cruz scholarship, recently ranked with separation from anyone.

Wednesdays group readings and insights, discuss o-working Unbound is headed third in the world for research someone else’s addiction. Please join Co-sponsored by Alienated history, and universal themes found to the Live Oak library!

Join us at our Sunday evening meeting Grandparents Anonymous www. 8:15 a.m., Valley Gardens Golf in his plays and writings. us for free co-working in the community’s campus has gained at Sutter Hospital (Sutter Room) AGA-FL.org a national organiCourse, 263 Mt. Herman Rd., company of fellow Santa Cruz its reputation for research zation that provide information Scotts Valley freelancers, independent profes- 831-684-2832 greatness and hear an update Helpline: 831-291-5099 or contact and support to grandparents who sionals, remote workers, creatives, feel alienated or estranged to their saveyoursanity@aol.com. startup founders, community Sundays Vice Chancellor Marlene Tromp Visit our Northern California website grandchildren. organizers, ideators and more. on community collaborations and for meeting listings in our area and Questions: pat@invisiblegrand First Baptist Church Bible Study We welcome everyone to co-work 9:45 a.m: Bible Study challenges. region: www.naranoncalifornia.org/ parent.com (831) 601-9195 with us at the library. Our goal is Cost: $20 members / $25 nonnorcal/meetings 11 a.m.: Worship course in Scotts Valley. to provide the collaborative atmomembers Mondays & Tuesdays 7565 Sunset Way, Aptos Questions? Call Jim at 831-685-3829. sphere of co-working to a broad irst Baptist Church of Aptos Wednesday Feb. 21 welcomes you to join their bible 12:30 - 2 p.m.

Aptos Noon Toastmasters from the relationships, mutual omenCARE ARM-in-ARM 12:00-1:00p.m. Rio Sands Hotel, support and connections essential study and worship every Sunday.

2018 Business Showcase support group for women 116 Beach Drive to creating a thriving business.

Call (831) 688-5842 for more info “Passport to Success” Weekdays with advanced, recurrent and ome join a dynamic, If you have a project or idea and 4 – 7 p.m., Seascape Golf Club, CASA Orientations to Become metastatic cancers. Meets weekly supportive group of people want to spend time working on it, Overeaters Anonymous 610 Clubhouse Dr. Aptos Mondays & Tuesdays, with a Advocates for Children at all levels of experience from come work with us! resented by the Aptos and 9:05 a.m.-10:15 a.m., Sutter ASA empowers volunteers to separate meeting every First and beginners to more advanced.

Maternity & Surgery Center, 2900 Third Tuesday every month.

We’re here to help you discover Register now to be a part of Chanticleer Ave., Santa Cruz your voice and share it effecthis networking opportunity Practice Sessions vereaters Anonymous is a 2273 for more information and to foster care. Court appointed special tively. Everyone is welcome!

7:30-9 p.m., San Lorenzo Valley Free, Friendly 12-Step group advocates are everyday people that, register. No cost to attend. for those who have a problem with with just a few hours a week can he San Lorenzo Valley food. masters or more info: (831) Business-Showcase-Registration- have a lifetime of impact for a child Tuesdays Community Band meets every Visit www.santacruzoa.org for who has been abused or neglected. Business Debtors Anonymous 236-1171 Form_2018.pdf Thursday at SLV High School.

More info www.casaof santacruz. 5:15-6:30pm, Calvary Episcopal current times and locations of org or call (831) 761-2956 XT.102 other meetings, or call our Hotline info@aptoschamber.com.

Second Wednesdays Church, Parish Hall, 532 Center read music. at (831) 429-7906.

Street, Santa Cruz.

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Noon, Elks Lodge at 150 Jewell St. his statewide group of retired Cabrillo Host Lions Club men invites you to be our Meetings guest at our monthly luncheon. 6:30 p.m., Aptos Village Park, Saturday February 3 Writing/Discussion Meeting 100 Aptos Creek Road.

6:30-7:30 p.m., Christ Lutheran a fine lunch and learn something ant to make a difference in and Saturday Feb. 24 Church, Gazebo Room, 10707 new from a top notch guest Rose Pruning & Care Classes speaker.

Cabrillo Lions Club twice every Cost: $18. RSVP at 479-7096 beautiful merchandise! More month and see what you can do Hitchcock Rd, Salinas o you have a problem with Mondays to help in Santa Cruz County.

Please RSVP cabrillolions@ free, friendly 12-Step support he Monterey Bay Rose Society Wellness on the Cancer Journey gmail.com group with the solution. All mercial Crossing, Santa Cruz teens and adults welcome!

Care classes and demonstrations. atz Cancer Center, PAMF earn how to safely support The classes include: rose pruning and Hospice of Santa Cruz your body and emotions other meetings: www.santademonstrations, caring for roses, County invite you to attend a cruzoa.org/meetings. Or call our through the journey of Cancer - 12-1 pm, Hospice of Santa Cruz pest and disease management, Caregiver Support Group for from diagnosis to softening the Hotline at (831)429-7906. those caring for someone with impact of chemo, radiation, and County, 940 Disc Dr., Scotts Valley selecting the right rose for our area Thursday February 22 a serious illness. When a loved ospice of Santa Cruz County and a question and answer time. All recovering well from surgery.

Overeaters Anonymous one is seriously ill, it can be a classes are taught by American Rose Chamber Mixer We’ll address nausea, low 6:30-7:30pm Christ Lutheran support group for adults grieving energy, weakness, digestion, the death of a family member or a No reservations are needed. All this ongoing support group, we immune support, grief, stress friend. This group is a place where classes will happen rain or shine! will share stories, learn tools for o you have a problem with and more. you can share stories, learn tools ome and enjoy their beautiful coping and receive support from Feel free to bring your partner for coping, and receive support people who care. friendly free 12-step support Janey at 831-722-7958. or care team to this free class. from people who care.

Contact Hospice of Santa Cruz group with the solution group Please come fed; water is County Grief Support Program. with the solution. Teens and adults appetizers. Bring a friend and available.

(831) 430-3078 (831) 430-3000.

Sunday February 4 don’t forget your business cards! overeating, anorexia and bulimia. Limited Seats. Please register all and Sunday Feb. 11 attendees on Eventbrite — Wellness Overeaters Anonymous Located in the Gazebo Room.

CASA of Santa Cruz County. on the Cancer Journey or call 831- Call 831-429-7906 if you have 254-3270 to RSVP. Address given Friday Shakespeare Club Icebreaker Clinic and Tryouts 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Peace Pajaro Valley Chamber of upon registration receipt. o you have problem with 9 a.m., Branciforte Middle School, United Church of Christ at 900 Commerce and Agriculture 315 Poplar Ave, Santa Cruz High Street, Santa Cruz friendly free 12 step support group Tuesdays & Thursdays 44 Brennan St, Watsonville Last Wednesdays Each Month wo tryout dates are scheduled Orientations to Become with the solution.

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league. Complete registration information is available at santacruzponybaseball.com.

Questions can be directed to santacruzpony@gmail.com. Visit santacruzponybaseball.com for new pitch count and bat rules.

Wednesday February 7 Local Control & Accountability Plan Community Forum

6:30 p.m., New Brighton Middle School, Performing Arts Center n opportunity to learn more about SUESD, ask questions, and give input for our Local Control & Accountability Plan (LCAP). All SUESD Parents & Community Members are invited to the forum in conjunction with a Regular Board Meeting.

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Childcare provided (ages 4-12).

Please indicate ages when registering. Register by emailing: tofasantacruz.org

Monday February 12 6:30 p.m., Community Covenant Church, 2700 El Rancho Drive, Scotts Valley. ome visit our monthly club meeting to learn more about our program.

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Arts and Entertainment

year-round and illuminates some of the most talented local artists 6:30 p.m. Santa Cruz Elks Lodge, from local galleries.

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Kvam: Cabrillo Youth Strings (831) 479-6101 or (831) 426-6443.

Ongoing Events Third Monday each month

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

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He has romantic problems that are 7:00 - 8:30 p.m., Harry’s Hofbrau, Street, Santa Cruz solved by the Choraliers. ptos Artist David Pfost’s plein 390 Saratoga Ave, San Jose Shows are videotaped for future air watercolor paintings of orty-seven years of performing viewing on CTV, on Channel 27.

Santa Cruz County landscapes are on exhibit. popular tunes. Come see our band for Free in Sunnyvale Every Exhibit open until the end of 2 p.m., 829 Bay Avenue, Capitola December.

Wednesday. No cover. resented by the Mid-County Contact Lee McLaughlin, Booking Agent, at 408-993-BAND (2263) Second Saturdays Each Month for information about booking 2nd Saturday on the Farm Pase and Judith Buck and includes 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Ag History Terri Lesniak, Doug Myers, Herb (donations are tax deductible).

Project Center at the Santa Cruz Rossman, Carolyn Crocker, Chi-Cha www.PeninsulaBanjoBand.org Russo and Donna Silva. oin us every 2nd Saturday Thursdays on the Farm for free family Lucky Steppers Modern activities. Each month we select a new theme to highlight historical Tuesday February 20 agriculture with games, activities, Beatles vs. Stones 6:30 pm, La Selva Beach Clubhouse, 314 Estrella Ave., La and demonstrations that relate. A Musical Showdown We often have guest appear8:00 p.m., Rio Theatre, 1205 Selva Beach, CA 95076 t’s fun and easy to do! Friendship ances from farm animals like llamas, draft horses, sheep, goats, he two greatest rock ‘n’ roll put to music; family friendly.

Class takes place every Thursday hosts tributes to the Beatles and the Night at our new home in La Selva entertaining for the whole family. Rolling Stones. Renowned tribute bands Abbey Road and Satisfaction Hwy 1, turns into Playa Blvd., turn right on Estrella) Stones Show engage in a musical Harris or Don Benson at (831) Second Sundays Each Month 726-7053 or e-mail at caller4u@ performs on February 20 at the att.net.

Rio Theatre at. The show is family friendly and appropriate for all ages.

9 a.m.-5 p.m., Lincoln St. Friendship Put to Music!

Tickets are $40/$60 and may 6:30 p.m., New Hall, La Selva Beach be purchased online at www.

Club House, 3124 Estrella Ave. Antique Faire is back! Vendors riotheatre.com or on the night of lasses every Thursday night. more information call Sue Harris and unique items. Come and or Don Benson (831) 726-7053 or check it out! Browse through email at caller4u@att.net Thursday Feb. 22 a wide assortment of treasures including books and photographs, thru Sunday Feb. 25 Last Thursdays each month vintage jewelry, clothing, glass Monthly Argentine Tango at Star and ceramic collectibles, vintage Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour Bene Italian/Argentine Restarante Hawaiian kitsch, turquoise, 4:30pm-9:30pm, Star Bene original artwork, and a whole lot 7 p.m., Rio Theatre, Santa Cruz gnite your passion for Italian/Argentene Restarante, of whatnot! adventure, action and travel!

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The Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour will exhilarate you with amazing big-screen stories. from the Star Bene Argentine Menu, Tickets go on sale December 15 at (or their well known italian menu), Third Sunday of Every Month Brownpapertickets.com or in person and enjoy the ambiance of Argentina Science Sunday at The Bicycle Trip in Santa Cruz and join us in a social tango dance to music from the Golden Age of Tango. Santa Cruz, 95060 Saturday February 24 Private instruction and classes eymour Marine Discovery Sunday February 25 Center presents a public information, call Michael (831) lecture from a marine scientist 239-2247. the third Sunday of every All Day, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk month. Topics are presented in heck out the Santa Cruz Beach an entertaining and easyBoardwalk’s Annual Clam to-understand format, with First Friday Art Tour up-to-date photos, video, and compete on Feb. 24th and profeshe First Friday Art Tour is a discussion.

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This isn’t a good time to try to make any big decisions, especially when you don’t know who to trust. Miscommunications seem to be standard as the month nears its end, and you really don’t like looking foolish. Sometimes even the third time isn’t the charm, but you aren’t one to give up.

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is the season, once again, for combating the common cold.

After centuries of dealing with this nemesis, there still is no cure.

My old college pharmacology proaverage of one week for drug therapy to cure the common cold. Otherwise, without drug therapy, it takes seven days.

What we really are doing is just treating the symptoms of the common cold. The usual symptoms of a cold include a sore throat plus a runny nose. Other symptoms may include nose, watery eyes, mild headache, to determine whether a patient only average two to three colds per year.

Children under twelve years of age experience more colds per year than adults.

The common cold is due to a virus, usually a rhinovirus. However, the common cold can be caused by

a cure for the cold. There are some preventative measures that may delay or keep someone from getting a common cold. First, and foremost, is to keep the immune system strong.

The immune system is very complex. Most researchers would agree that a balanced lifestyle might

immune system. A healthy lifestyle includes proper diet and exercise, minimizing psychological stress, minimizing traumatic factors, as well as some unknown issues. For example, a proper diet can be quite complex, especially balancing micronutrient intake. Zinc usually heads the list, but there also needs to be adequate selenium, iron, copper, folic acid, vitamins A, B6, C and E intake.

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For a runny nose, rest is recommended along with an increase pressure, it is advisable to put warm compresses over the nose steam as when taking a shower or over a sink with the hot water tap open.

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implify me, Pam! My husband and

can’t imaging taking it all with us. Crazy as it sounds, we’re just not emotionally ready to get rid of it. Do you have any suggestions for creative and motivating ways to start the editing process so we can feel good about

Think: Re-gifting with sentiment!

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abriel (A244128) is ready to go home! This two-year-old boy was found in the Santa Cruz Mountains in early January and we don’t understand why someone hasn’t come for him. He has become a volunteer favorite, going on sleepovers and to Ales for Tails. He is well behaved on leash and in the car.

He can be high energy, but on the sleepover was calm and relaxed. He loves squeaker toys and can be very playful. He has done well with other dogs, large and small, but we always recommend a dog-to-dog introduction when bringing any new dog into the home.

Gabriel is a neutered male, tan and black Pit Bull Terrier mix, approximately 2 years old.

To adopt your new friend, visit one of the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter locations, or their website at www.scanimalshelter.org.

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host a casual party, and (re) gift each guest with a specially selected item that you’ve vidual might now enjoy it, while also giving So, before taking loads of discarded things to Goodwill or selling on eBay or donating to a local resale shop, go through each and every you no longer want to keep, place them in a handful of boxes, and then match up the items with your guest list: A Beach Boys CD for your skier sister, the Harry Potter book series for your tween nephew, and your collection of seeds and gardening supplies for the neighbor No need to get fancy with wrapping paper, but presentation is important (espesimple packing paper (or maps from your

old National Geographics), some twine, a few twigs or leaves from your yard, and on photos (that you’re about to toss anyway), punch a hole, write your new address and a short sentimental reason for giving them that item, tie it onto the package, and pass out each gift as your guests leave the party. the recipient holding the gift, so that when you’re feeling a million miles away, you can send a funny text with the picture.

Whether you’re moving or organizing for the new year, deciding to part with your belongings seems so much easier when you can gift them to twists on this idea: Mismatched dishes and

friends and friends of friends all bring a bunch of clothes they no longer want, and the items. Expand it to include just about anything in your home, like toiletries, linens, stationery, spices. What’s left gets donated by the host to a charity, or if food, placed in the kitchen at work for your co-workers.

Pam Hudson, owner of Simplify With Pam, a professional organizing business here on the Central Coast works with busy families, individuals and small businesses, as well as people who are downsizing, relocating and moving. Visit: www.simplifywithpam.com

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