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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. Full Story page 5

Aptos RB Named Player of the Year By Lori Landino Aptos High School varsity running back Marcos Reyes was named the Prep2Prep CCS Senior Football Player of the Year. The Mariners’ star athlete was selected out of 150 high schools and thousands of high school football players at an event late in January.

Reyes finishes his football career as the school’s leading rusher and scorer in school history, and also helped Aptos win the CCS Division-3 Football Championship and reach the CIF Nor-Cal title game, the first time any Santa Cruz County football team has done so. ... continues on page 4

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Cover Aptos RB Named Player of the Year, By Lori Landino 4 5 7

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Community News Love is in the Air: Bay Shore Lyric Opera Presents a Valentine’s Benefit Concert 2019 Valentine’s Day Poetry Contest: The Annual Times Competition for Santa Cruz County Residents Caltrans News Flash Highlights its Use of Social Media • Lisa Jensen: Porter Memorial Library Meet The Author Series • Emergency Response Family Training • Erin Collins takes over as New Fire Marshal • Sustainable Oceans: Coral Reef Management in the Western Pacific: A Friends of the Aptos Library Free Event • Santa Cruz Civil Grand Jury Volunteers • SCC Women’s Commission Looking for 2019 Trailblazers Awards Nominations Funding Opportunity to Address Countywide Homelessness Academic Progress in the PVUSD • Online Tool to Improve Response to Community Service Requests Rotary Int’l Annual Youth Speech Contest • Valentine’s Day Weddings at the County Clerk Office Banning Cash Bail: Controversial Law Goes to Voters in November 2020 Election Santa Cruz Announces Appointment of New Fire Chief “Dude, Where’s My Cat?”: Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter Offering Free & Discounted Feline Services Sip For Harvest 2019

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Featured Columnists The Loud House, By Janet Payne-Downs Drug Interactions, By Ron Conte, Pharm.D. Serving on County and Regional Commissions, By Zach Friend, County Supervisor 2nd District For the Love of … Books on Water, by Melanie Mow Schumacher, Soquel Creek Water District Financial Gifts for Valentines–All Ages, By Jeremy Gels, Financial Advisor Plant Bare Root Plants Properly, By Tony Tomeo, Horticulturist Review Sites: Helpful or Hurtful?, By Ron Kustek

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Love is in the Air

Bay Shore Lyric Opera Presents a Valentine’s Benefit Concert

ay Shore Lyric Opera presents Love is in the Air, a Valentine’s Benefit Concert with Nosh & Song. The 2019 season kicks off February 16 at the Veterans Memorial Building in Santa Cruz. Doors open for the reception at 7 p.m., with the performance beginning at 7:30 p.m. Tickets include wine, light

appetizers, charcuterie, chocolate fountains, and romantic round table seating with candlelight tables. Bay Shore Lyric Opera artists Liliane Cromer, Kristin

COVER STORY “Marcos Reyes” from page 1 “In 44 years of coaching, he’s is one of the top players I’ve ever had,” said head football coach Randy Blankenship. “I’ve had some backs that were really good, and I’ve had really good linebackers. He did both and came onto to the field, calm, relaxed, and doesn’t waste energy on being nervous.” Reyes, who wore No. 6 in his career at Aptos, is listed at 5’9” and 190 lbs on MaxPreps. Playing from 2015 thru 1028, he broke school records in season and career touchdowns, points scored and rushing (3,683

career yards), breaking Mike Allshouse’s previous record by over 1500 yards. “Marcos represents everything good about high school sports,” said Athletic Director and offensive line coach Mark Dorfman. “He’s an amazing athlete, an amazing student, and an amazing individual. We’d love to take credit for it, but it starts at home.” Reyes, who plans to pursue a Business Degree in college, is humble about his accomplishments, which includes maintaining a 4.0 GPA. When asked, he said he just wanted to be remembered as a good person, and hoped to be remain happy.

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“This award is for football, which he richly deserves,” Dorfman said. “He’s being honored as the best football player in the entire CCS, but he is just as remarkable in all his other endeavors. And Marcos has earned everything … he is one of the hardest workers I’ve ever coached. We are very proud of him.” Blankenship echoed those sentiments: “[Reyes is] Always a gentleman, a good person, and respected by his teammates.” The Mariners finished the season 11-3 Overall, and 5-2 in the PCAL. n For more information: https://aptos athletics.org

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2019 Valentine’s Day Poetry Contest

The Annual Times Competition for Santa Cruz County Residents

hether 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. Times Publishing Group is sponsoring its 19th 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. Express your love – in 250 words or less – (see “Contest Rules” for complete details) and tell the world what makes your Valentine special!

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So it’s time to write it and send us your poem about those tender feelings and romantic thoughts to our annual poetry contest. ••• 2019 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 for formatting. Submit it via email to info@ cyber-times.com with Poetry Contest as the Subject, or mail it to 9601 Soquel Dr., Aptos, CA 95003. Only one poem per poet and no more than 250 words and 25 lines. Be sure to include your name, address, day and evening phone numbers, e-mail address, and for whom (fiancée, spouse, parent, child, lost love, etc.) your poem is written. The 2019 prizes will be announced soon. We welcome all submissions from the residents of Santa Cruz County. The Times Publishing editorial staff will 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 Entries must be received by 5 p.m. Friday, February 8, 2019. The winner will be notified on or before Friday, February 9. Please Email or call us at 831/688-7549 if you have any questions. The winning poems will be published in the March 1 editions of our three newspapers. n ••• 2018 Winners: Grand Prize: Tom Trujillo of La Selva Beach for the Aptos Times. • Travis Deyoung of Santa Cruz for the Capitola Soquel Times • Donna Kannall of Scotts Valley for the Scotts Valley Times

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“BSLOpera” from page 4 “The Bay Shore Lyric Opera Company may be tiny, but it’s got the power and strength of a bellowing baritone,” said Jennifer Der Torossian-Studley. The concert benefits Bay Shore Lyric Opera Co., a nonprofit organization based in Saratoga. They primarily perform in the Santa Clara County and are dedicated to delivering the highest quality live opera productions with orchestra, staging, and costumes to family friendly venues. Tickets are available at valentinebslo2019.bpt.me or through the BSLOpera website at www.bslopera. com. Costs include: $15 for children 12 and under, $25 for 13-18 year olds, $65 for students and 55+, and $75 for general admission. You can get a discount for the general admission rate with the discount code LOVE. Attendees will be able to meet the artists after the show. n ••• Founded in 1996 by a passionate group

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Northern California. They strive to carry on the tradition of grand opera and provide opportunities for young performers to participate in professional production.

Caltrans News Flash Highlights its Use of Social Media he implementation of social media has changed the game for public service. Especially at the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), where public information officers use social media (namely Facebook and Twitter) to provide breaking traffic alerts, road closure and chain control information, the stories of our hard-working maintenance professionals and much more. Twitter is the epicenter for up-to-theminute roadway information, and is a great place to promote Caltrans’ Quickmap smartphone app and website http:// quickmap.dot.ca.gov/ Facebook has become the destination for storytelling, whether it is the process of clearing mountain passes of snow in the springtime or the valiant efforts of maintenance crews throughout Caltrans’ 12 districts via photos, videos and a short story. This video may also be viewed at: http://www.dot.ca.gov/paffairs/ newsflash/ This News Flash is the 188th in a series of videos highlighting Caltrans’ activities that present the wide-ranging and critical work that Caltrans does to enhance California’s economy and livability. To see more of these and other videos, search for #CaltransNewsFlash on Twitter or visit: http://bit.ly/1ez3LYz. For more information on Caltrans : http:// www.dot.ca.gov ••• Lisa Jensen Porter Memorial Library Meet The Author Series Wednesday, Feb 13 • 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. he Porter Memorial Library is happy to welcome Lisa Jensen, the author of Beast: A Tale of Love and Revenge, to discuss her latest novel. “Magic obeys its own rules,” says the heroine of “Beast”, a re-imagining of “Beauty and the Beast”. Lisa has been practicing magic Lisa Jensen of her own for almost two decades as a literary transformer of classic fairytales. In addition to authoring several transformed fairytales, Lisa is also a respected film critic who writes for The Good Times. Plan to join her fans at the library for a

magical talk. The Meet the Author programs are informal coffee hours around the fireplace where local authors discuss their works, answer questions form the audience and autograph copies of their books. The programs are free and open to the public. They are scheduled for the second Wednesday of January, February, March and April at 10:30 a.m. Refreshments and coffee will be served with The Ugly Mug providing the coffee. The library is located at 3050 Porter Street, Soquel. Limited parking is available behind the library. Enter from Soquel Drive into the Bagelry parking lot and drive through to the left. ~~~ For more information, call the library at 475-3326 during library hours: MondayFriday 12-4 and Saturday 10 a.m.- 2 p.m., or visit the library website at: www.porterml.org ••• Emergency Response Family Training re you ready to help your family & friends if there is an earthquake or fire? How would you respond at home? At school? At work? What supplies would you need? Any special needs? Learn more about such things by joining our Emergency Response Family Training classes February 27th or March 6th, from 7-8:30 p.m., at Aptos/LaSelva Fire Station, 6934 Soquel Drive, Aptos Topics covered include: • Develop Disaster Family Plan and Supply Kit • How can I get ready?  What do I need on hand? • Preparation will minimize impacts! For more information visit https:// santacruzcountycert.org If parking lot is full, please park in the Mar Vista Elementary school parking lot next door. ••• Erin Collins takes over as New Fire Marshal ptos/La Selva Beach has a new Fire Marshal. Erin Collins (previously of Central FPD, as a Fire Inspector and before that had worked at Aptos/La Selva FPD as a Fire Prevention Erin Collins Specialist). For more information www.aptosfire.com ••• Sustainable Oceans: Coral Reef Management in the Western Pacific A Friends of the Aptos Library Free Event Feb 7 • Cabrillo Horticulture Room 5005 6500 Soquel Drive, Aptos • 7-8:30 pm he Story of the Monterey Bay is a fascinating one! From environmental catastrophe to the wonder that it is today much has happened in between. “Our

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Community Reads” a program of the Friends of the Aptos Library, is intended to help us learn about the people who worked to rejuvenate it and see what we can do to protect its future. Featuring May Roberts, PhD candidate Molecular Ecology & Evolution of Fishes, UCSC Long Marine Lab and Eva Salas PhD Coral Reef Ecologist. They will be discussing the scientific community working to maintain the health of the reefs and of the people of the Micronesian Outer Islands. Kelsey Doyle, Digital Media Producer and Documentary Journalist will present her film on the One People, One Reef project. Paid parking is available in the school parking lots. Street parking is free. The event is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be provided.  For a complete list visit the Friends website: http:// www.friendsofaptoslibrary.org ••• Santa Cruz Civil Grand Jury Volunteers he Superior Court of Santa Cruz County is accepting applications for volunteers seeking to become a member of the Santa Cruz County Civil Grand Jury. The Civil Grand Jury is a historic institution and serves an important role in our society. Serving on the Civil Grand Jury gives you a unique opportunity to have a significant impact on the lives of Santa Cruz County residents. The 19 members of the Civil Grand Jury are an independent body empowered to investigate the operations of city and county governments as well as other taxsupported agencies and special districts. They also respond to citizen complaints on government issues. Candidates for the grand jury must be United States citizens, at least 18 years of age, have a working knowledge of the English language and have resided in the county for at least one year. Santa Cruz County is seeking a volunteer pool that represents the ethnic and cultural diversity of communities within

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our county. All qualified citizens interested in serving on the 2018-2019 Civil Grand Jury are invited to submit an application to the Superior Court of Santa Cruz County for consideration. For applications and more information, please visit the Superior Court’s website at www.santacruzcourt.org or visit either the Santa Cruz or Watsonville Courthouse to pick up an application. All applications must be received by 3:00 pm on Friday, April 19, 2019. For questions, please contact the Superior Court Jury Commissioner’s Office by email at jury.information@santacruzcourt.org. •••

SCC Women’s Commission Looking for 2019 Trailblazers Awards Nominations he Trailblazers Awards recognize people in Santa Cruz County who, through their professional or personal efforts, are making extraordinary differences in the lives of women or girls. Honorees are people who have made significant contributions to improving the lives of women or girls, as well as inspiring, empowering, and encouraging them. Past Trailblazers have been recognized for their impact in a range of social, political, and economic issues affecting women, including in the areas of criminal and economic justice, education, prevention of violence against women and girls, women’s healthcare, political participation, and/or various organizations that support the interests of women or girls. Trailblazer Award Recipients will be recognized and honored during the March 26, 2019 Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors meeting, followed by a special recognition gathering tentatively scheduled for March 30, 2019. To nominate someone for this award: • Fill out the form online at www.bit.ly/ WomComNom • Visit our website at www.sccwc.org/ events to download the form, and email it to  commissions@santacruzcounty.us • Fax it to (831) 454-2411 • Mail it to Women’s Commission, 701 Ocean Street, Room 510, Santa Cruz CA 95060- Please note that you can nominate more than one person.   The deadline to submit nominations is Friday, February 15. n

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Funding Opportunity to Address Countywide Homelessness S anta Cruz County and the Homeless Action Partnership, working in cooperation with local cities and partner agencies, released a Request for Proposals (RFP) to help address the rising crisis of homelessness in Santa Cruz County. With California homelessness soaring to 134,000 residents in 2018 – a quarter of the nation’s estimated homeless population -- the state Legislature recently passed emergency funding for local communities to address the statewide homelessness crisis. In total, more than $10 million will be distributed locally through an RFP process overseen by Homeless Action Partnership member jurisdictions and made available to local programs, services and facilities within Santa Cruz County. Grant funds must be spent within two years. “”Homelessness is the critical issue facing our community. These much-needed and long overdue state funds will be spent as quickly as possible to help those in need and reduce community impacts,” Santa

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The state has awarded $889,000 for CESH programs in Santa Cruz County. The Homeless Emergency Aid Program (HEAP) is a state-funded block grant program to address immediate homelessness challenges, and is intended to allow communities, which have declared a homelessness crisis the flexibility to apply the funding in a manner that directly benefits homeless persons and families. The state has awarded $9,674,883 for HEAP programs in Santa Cruz County. The joint HEAP and CESH RFP includes funding priorities identified through extensive input from local elected officials, nonprofits, services providers and interested parties, as well as “All In: Toward a Home for Every County Resident,” a countywide plan to address homelessness adopted by every jurisdiction in Santa Cruz County. The identified priorities include: emergency shelters and navigation centers, homelessness prevention and rapid rehousing, support services, rental assistance and housing relocation, and immediate capital needs such as storage facilities, bathrooms, laundry services and more. Grant applications are due Feb. 22, 2019, with an applicant orientation session to be held January 25, 2019 from 10:00am – 12noon at United Way of Santa Cruz County, 4450 Capitola Road, Suite 106, and Capitola. Applications must be submitted to Rayne.Marr@santacruzcounty.us and tonygardnerconsulting@yahoo.com. A Project Selection Committee comprised of non-conflicted members of the Homeless Action Partnership Board and Executive Committee, as well as other knowledgeable will vet proposals, nonconflicted community members recruited to assist with the review and scoring of projects. Project selection is anticipated to be concluded by the end of March, with the first contracts issued in April. n ••• A copy of the RFP is online at www.santa cruzcounty.us.

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Academic Progress in the PVUSD F or the past two years, Pajaro Valley Unified School District has focused on strengthening or implementing evidence-based early literacy programs and it is a pleasure to share with you the significant results in the elementary level that speak to students’ hard work. The recent Northwestern Evaluation Association’s Measure of Academic Progress (MAP) evaluation, taken by 10.2 million students nationwide, show impressive results in mathematics and reading. “In addition to speaking to the students’ engagement in the classroom, these results are directly represent staff’s commitment to setting the stage for our students to succeed in their education and truly prepare them to be ready for college and career upon leaving high school,” said Dr. Michelle Rodriguez, Superintendent of PVUSD. These tests inform the District of students’ readiness to make the necessary growth to be at grade level in reading and mathematics. According to NWEA’s results, winter 2019 assessment showed the following

impressive gains by grade level when compared to last year’s winter results: In 2nd grade, 56% in reading and 81%

in mathematics are on track to make 2-years growth this school year! This is a 31% increase from last year’s results in both subjects.

3rd grade shows that 94% in reading and 100% in mathematics are on track to make 1-year or more growth, which represents stable growth in reading and a 7% increase in mathematics when compared to last year. 4th and 5th grade results are equally impressive: In 4th grade, 81% in reading and 75% in mathematics are on track to make more than 1-year growth. This represents a 6% increase and a 19% increase from last year’s results respectively. 81% in reading and 68% in mathematics: In 5th grade are on track to reach more than 1-year growth this year, a 13% and 18% increase from last year in reading and mathematics. These results are not just a testament of students and staff’s perseverance; it is also an acknowledgement of our families’ systems of support at home. Together, we celebrate this accomplishment as we continue to improve these positive experiences for all of our students. n ••• For more information: https://www.pvusd. net

Online Tool to Improve Response to Community Service Requests

id you know The City of Santa Cruz has online tool to help community members request services? The Community Request for Service Portal (CRSP) makes it easier to submit requests regarding issues such as traffic concerns, sewer spills and property code violations. The new “CRSP” system is accessible from the city’s website or via mobile application in both English and Spanish. Previously, hundreds of annual community requests were made through various City web pages with different formats for information, which made it inefficient for both community members to submit service requests, and for city staff to process and respond to them. CRSP is state-of-the-art and brings efficiency and ease-of-use to our community and staff. CRSP supports the City’s

commitment to the highest quality of customer service possible.” The CRSP portal invites the community to report neighborhood issues in eight customized categories: • Bike or pedestrian hazards on roadways or sidewalks. • Encampments. • Graffiti incidents on public or private property. • Found hypodermic syringes (needles). • Property code violations such as substandard housing, unpermitted units, junk vehicles, trash and debris. • Sewer spills or backups. • Neighborhood traffic concerns. • General requests including anything that does not fit under the labels above. The

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Rotary Int’l Annual Youth Speech Contest A re you a writer? Do you love to present your work to others? You could win some money! Be the Inspiration and write your best essay to be presented to a group of Rotarians on 2/14/19. This is a wonderful opportunity for high school kids to brush up on their writing skills and then to present their original work to a group. Also, there are cash prizes and a chance to advance to different levels. Rotary International President Barry Rassin chose “Be the Inspiration” as his theme for 2018-2019. President Rassin asks Rotarians to inspire change in the world and in each other: “I ask all of you to Be the Inspiration to help Rotary move from reaction to action – to take a hard look at the environmental issues that affect health

Calling all high school students! The Rotary District 5170 Speech Contest February 14th • 12 noon

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and welfare around the world and do what we can to help.” The Richard D. King Annual Youth Speech Contest is open to all high school students within Rotary District 5170. Students are eligible to compete in only one club-level speech contest and must not enter another club’s contest if they have competed at a different Rotary club. Each participating student may choose any topic of interest, as long as the content of the speech relates to the 2018-2019 themes, “Be the Inspiration” and includes a reference to at least one principle of The 4-Way Test. Use of this theme in the speech should be clear and unmistakable. The speech must be the original work of the student. The speech cannot be under 4 minutes or more than 5 minutes in length. Timing will begin when the student first speaks, not after the student’s salutation to the chairperson or audience. There shall be no implicit or explicit identification of the speaker, of the speaker’s school in the content or title of the speech, by the dress of the student, or by any other means whatsoever. The speaker shall not use props, displays or prompters of any kind. Notes may be used only if they are on a single 3” x 5” card. The contest will be starting at noon

February 14th at the Seascape Golf Course. The winner gets $200 and the chance to move forward with the opportunity to win more money, second place gets $100, third place gets $50, and all other contestants get $25 each. You must register by February 8, 2019. Send your name, email address and phone number to Doug Deaver: ddeaver@yahoo. com

For more information: https://capitola aptosrotary.org n ••• The 4-WAY Test Of the things we think, say or do: 1. Is it the TRUTH?   2. Is it FAIR to all concerned? 3. Will it build GOODWILL and better FRIENDSHIPS?   4. Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?

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op the question and leave the rest to us! Sign up now for your Valentine’s Day wedding with the Santa Cruz County Clerk’s deputy commissioners of marriage. You can schedule your wedding online at www.sccoclerk.com or call us at 831-454-2060. The County Clerk’s Office will perform wedding ceremonies in the Peace, Love and Happiness Wedding Room, located at 701 Ocean Street, 3rd Floor, starting at 11am on Thursday, February 14.The cost of the wedding ceremony is $100. If approved by the couple, weddings will be broadcast live on the internet via the county’s “WedCam.” Ceremonies are offered in English, Spanish and Mandarin. The room holds up to 20 guests comfortably. The wedding room at the County Government Center will be decorated for Valentine’s Day to ensure a magical and memorable ceremony for the couples, thanks to the decorating services of Alexis Party Rental. “Valentine’s Day weddings are so

special thanks to the generous support of our amazing local businesses,” County Clerk Gail Pellerin said. “On Valentine’s Day, the entire county building will be buzzing with love as couples, their fam-

ilies, and friends come to share their special day with us.” The Santa Cruz County Clerk has been doing special Valentine’s Day weddings since 2006. On regular business days, the

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deputy commissioners of marriage will perform up to three weddings. Couples must reserve a time online atwww.sccoclerk.com, by calling 831-4542060, or by coming to the County Clerk’s Office located at 701 Ocean Street, Room 310, Santa Cruz. Ceremonies will be held every 30 minutes until 8pm. Couples must obtain a marriage license prior to the scheduled ceremony and have at least one witness present for a public marriage. The office can provide a witness for an additional charge. Confidential marriages do not require a witness. A marriage license costs $90 and the County Clerk issues licenses. To obtain a marriage license, each party to the marriage must appear in person with valid identification, complete a form providing personal information, and take an oath. n ••• For more information, please call 831454-2060 or visit the County Clerk’s website at www.sccoclerk.com

LOCAL HISTORY

Rafael Castro: First Private Landowner in Aptos By Kevin Newhouse

or thousands of years, the Awaswas people, who were a division of the Ohlone Native American Tribe, inhabited Santa Cruz County. There were villages in the Santa Cruz Mountains and along the coast spanning from today’s Davenport to Aptos. In 1791 Mission Santa Cruz was built and in 1797 the Villa de Branciforte was established. This is where Rafael Castro was born on October 15, 1803. Rafael was one of fourteen children. His father was Jose Joaquin Castro who at the age of five, traveled with his parents to Alta California with the Anza expedition. Rafael was considered a “Californio,” (a Hispanic person born in Alta California during the Spanish Colonial Period) and took great pride in this. He clung to the traditions and refused to speak or even learn the English language. As a young man, Rafael enlisted in the

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military and served ten years in the Monterey cavalry where he attained the rank of corporal. In 1823, he married Soladad Cota at the Santa Cruz Mission. He was 20 years old and she was 15. Their marriage was not an easy one. They filed for divorce

three times but never did they complete the process. Together they raised 12 children and their grandchildren numbered more than 40. In 1833, as a reward for his military service, Governor Juan Bautista Alvarado

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granted Rafael 5,500 acres of land, which became known as Rancho Aptos. Mexico had gained its independence from Spain 12 years earlier in 1821, making this a Mexican land grant … not a Spanish one. This was also the first private ownership of land in Aptos! The original grant stretched from Borregas Gulch near Cabrillo College to Seascape Boulevard and inland over two miles. In 1840, Governor Alvarado increased the grant to 6,685.91 acres. His father, Jose Joaquin Castro, was granted Rancho San Andreas to the southeast and his sister Martina, Rancho Soquel and Soquel Augmentation to the northwest. By the 1840s, over 250,000 acres of land in Santa Cruz County were owned by various members of the Castro family. “Rafael Castro” page 14

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actual number gathered was 576,813 in only 70 days. “We knew with the momentum against this law from people on all sides of the issue, getting on the ballot would not be the problem. Now we can move on toward defeating this reckless law,” said Jeff Clayton, Executive Director of the American Bail Coalition. Bail reform has become a hot topic throughout the nation, with many claiming that the cash bail system is unfair because it forces poor people to be stuck in jail, while those with financial means can “buy their way out.” However, results from other jurisdictions throughout the country where laws similar to SB-10 have been implemented have shown evidence that they have created far more problems than they have solve. SB-10 would cost billions of dollars to implement and does not contain any provision to guarantee defendants would appear in court. In addition, it calls for use of a controversial risk assessment tool to determine whether or not a person accused of a misdemeanor is to be detained or released.

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“Rafael Castro” from page 11 In 1848, California annexed to the United States and the official language changed from Spanish to English. All of a sudden the question of land ownership came into play. The burden of proof lay with the landowners to prove they actually owned their land. Many of these landowners, who didn’t speak English, were forced to defend themselves in an English speaking court. They had to hire lawyers who often charged 1/3 of the value of the land as their fee. As a result, even if you successfully defended your land ownership, a large portion of it would have to be given to the lawyers in lieu of a cash payment. Rafael was able to make it through the bureaucratic process. His property was surveyed in 1858 and recorded in 1859. His patent was confirmed by letter from President James Buchanan dated April 23, 1860. It was the oldest surviving grant at the time it was confirmed. (Case #172, Southern District.) Rafael and Soledad built their first house near the confluence of Aptos and Valencia Creeks. However, in 1840, the adobe house was flooded and abandoned. They built their second house, a huge 2-story ranch home, on a ridge-top off Wharf Road, just a few hundred yards south of today’s Rancho Del Mar Shopping

Center. The hacienda was occupied into 1915 but fell into disrepair and burned to the ground in 1920. The site was cut into during the construction of Highway 1. Rafael Castro was an excellent businessman in many fields but he was primarily a cattle-rancher. Castro did not concern himself with containing his cattle. As previously mentioned, his father owned the land immediately down-coast and his sister owned the land immediately up-coast and inland. Their branded herds intermingled from

time to time but stayed within the family! Castro was also able to successfully recognize a great business opportunity by leasing out his land (rather than selling) for farms, mineral rights, logging, a lumber mill, a flourmill, and a wharf. As the Castro family continued to grow it became the family policy to gift portions of their land grant to their children when they matured, married, or had their first baby. Rafael did sell a parcel of land to

Joseph Arano, who married Castro’s daughter, Augustia, and opened the town’s first grocery and post office. This building still exists today as a private residence and is the oldest house in Aptos. Joseph and Augustia went on to build the Bayview Hotel in 1878. In 1868, Rafael deeded land for the first school. He also gave land for a Catholic Church and cemetery. The chapel was dedicated in October of 1875. This cemetery still exists today as “Our Lady of Mount Carmel” across from the Aptos Library. In 1872, Claus Spreckels, the very wealthy “Sugar King” of San Francisco bargained to buy almost all what remained of Rancho Aptos except for the Castro’s 15-acre home site and an 83-acre farm strip for $71,900. This purchase marked the end of the Indian-Spanish-Mexican dominant land ownership in Aptos. Rafael passed away at the age of 74 on May 14, 1878 and Soledad passed away on April 15, 1889 at the age of 83. They are buried next to each other in the cemetery they helped create. A 12-foot high monument, visible from the street, marks the Castro Family plot. ••• For more information about the Aptos History Museum, upcoming events, or becoming a member of the museum, please visit www.aptoshistory.org and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @aptos_history_museum.

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COMMUNITY NEWS

Santa Cruz Announces Appointment of New Fire Chief

he City of Santa Cruz announced today the appointment of Jason Hajduk to the position of Fire Chief. Chief Hajduk has served as interim Fire Chief since the retirement of Chief Jim Frawley on January 4, and immediately assumes the permanent position. Chief Hajduk joined the Santa Cruz Fire Department in 1999 as a Firefighter/Paramedic. He has served as Fire Engineer, Fire Captain, Battalion Chief, and Division Chief of both Operations and Prevention prior to his appointment as Department Chief. “The City is fortunate to have Jason Hajduk assume the position of Chief,” said City Manager Martín Bernal. “The Fire Department undertook proactive succession planning measures and Chief Hajduk is well prepared to lead the Department. With his breadth of experience and knowledge of the Santa Cruz community, he is uniquely suited to assume the Fire Department’s top leadership position.”

Chief Hajduk assumes leadership of the City’s fire, medical, and rescue response operations, and a staff of sixty sworn personnel and five administrative staff. “I’m pleased to be able to serve the City of Santa Cruz, and to lead such a fine department of men Jason Hajduk and women,” said Chief Hajduk, “My family’s roots are deep in Santa Cruz. Ultimately, I see my role as being a steward of the faith and trust that our community has placed with the Santa Cruz Fire Department for nearly one hundred and twenty five years.” n ••• Chief Hajduk is a graduate of Soquel High School and of the University California Santa Cruz. He and his family reside in Aptos.

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anta Cruz County Animal Shelter (SCCAS) wants to return lost or stray cats to their homes! To help do this, SCCAS is offering the “Dude, Where’s My Cat?” program to Santa Cruz County resident cats, including FREE spay/neuter services, as well as microchipping and vaccinations for $10. This program is limited to the first 300 cats. Registration and scheduling can be completed at both SCCAS shelter locations: 1001 Rodriguez St. in Santa Cruz and 580 Airport Blvd. in Watsonville. Cat owners should not bring their animals to register and must bring proof of Santa Cruz County residency. SCCAC wants to reduce the homeless cat population and reunite lost pets with owners. According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, cats are 21 times more likely to be returned home from a shelter if they have a registered microchip. The microchip includes information of the pet and the owner, and can be scanned to identify the animal and reunite it with the owner. A licensed veterinarian performs all spay/neuter surgeries at our Santa Cruz shelter location with a professional focus on spay/neuter procedures. Surgeries include a preoperative exam by a veterinarian, pain medication and dissolvable sutures. (For the safety of the animal, cats over 10 years of age require a $55 blood panel test.) Feral cats residing in the City of Watsonville will receive an ear tip. Feral cats residing in all other areas as part of a colony (group of two or more feral cats) will receive an ear tip and must be registered with SCCAS. Feral cat colony registration is free but feral cats must be tested for feline leukemia and feline immune deficiency virus at the time of surgery for a fee of $14. “Cats” page 22

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hat began as a project to rescue horses, specifically mares and their unborn foals from imminent slaughter, has become the life mission for founder and president of Pregnant Mare Rescue Lynn Hummer. Pregnant Mare Rescue is a temporary horse sanctuary committed to rescuing pregnant mares and orphaned foals from abuse, and advocating for the humane treatment of all horses through education, while enriching the human experience with those who interact. Pregnant Mare Rescue is a nonprofit Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries based in Larkin Valley going into its 14th year of operation. Pregnant Mare Rescue (PRM) began in May of 2006 after Hummer relocated her family to Santa Cruz County from Campbell where she grew up. “We had to do a lot to move here and make it happen; it was a big undertaking,” she said. Hummer followed her strong need to make a safe environment for the animals whom she loves. The idea came forth at the age of 50 like opened floodgates when she took her daughter for a 3-day vacation to ride horses. This is where she learned about horses being shipped out of the US to get slaughtered she said. “I became so passionate about doing something about it,” said Hummer. The decision has been a great one for Lynn and her husband Dave of 29 years. They enjoy ranch life, the coastal fog and the wonderful feeling of making a difference. “It’s so fun,” she said. Pulling pregnant mares out of harm’s way full time, and raising her family, she has remained relentless to the goal of saving pregnant mares and orphaned foals from abuse, abandonment and a trip to the slaughterhouse. “Today I still find it so

horrific that they are still shipping horses to Canada and Mexico to be slaughtered where they are then butchered, made into meat and sold to other countries, Hummer explained. PMR is a non-riding facility where Hummer said she currently has forty horses in her care and six of those on her three acres. In nearly thirteen years since its inception, PMR has rescued, rehabilitated and found new homes for more than 380 horses. In our care, Hummer said the spirit of the horse is protected, alive and well. Hummer said the foals are born there have had no bad days, so the babies are always easy to adopt out. “If the mares who arrive are too traumatized we find permanent sanctuary for them for rest of their life. We are a no kill organization and we track every horse to the best of our ability at PMR.” PMR strives to educate the public of the horrific cruelties and ill treatment toward equines that exist today. Whether it be the abuses and dirty little secrets of the horse racing industry, the dwindling mustang herds suffering eradication from public lands or the abuses pregnant mares and foals endure in order to support the production of the drugs for Estrogen Replacement Therapy, PMR works tirelessly to shed light on these atrocities and save equine lives. Hummer has long been an animal activist, environmentalist and volunteer and her latest title is author. From protesting Nuclear Power Plants in the 1970’s, to a career in music for much of the 80’s, an enormous portion of her life’s work has been raising money for animal rights. These horses are all coming from abusive situations like abandonment or

they are left starving and PMR provides a home for them to recuperate and rehabilitate. “Presently, our efforts are focused on securing additional acreage to fulfill the demands of people wanting to participate in our programs.” Hummer said. Calling in certified equine specialists, Hummer developed seven programs. The Share and Care Program, Pennies for PMR for preschools, and The Wonder of Horses Program are just three of the most enjoyed, well-received programs designed to help children experience the value of a caring for a horse. All of the programs are for adults and children to experience all the levels of ‘horse’, said Hummer. At PMR, the staff believe all the horses are healers. They provide opportunities for the community to experience the magic and wonder of their nature and the rescued horses demonstrate their gifts of healing and comfort and miracles take place. Plainly stated, said Hummer, the natural horsemanship philosophy of harmony between human and horse is so powerful it lends an opportunity for a broken horse to mend the broken child creating a spiritual connection and lessons of love, healing, trust and hope. Hummer has lived to see remarkable life changing experiences that horses share in a therapeutic setting. “These horses are companions and best friends and are not just for riding.” For the Love of Horse, her new book coming out soon, is a chronicle of the last 13 years in rescue. “I learned so much about the heavy politics on both sides of

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the political divide”, she said. “They are eradicating our American Mustangs off their native homeland ranges and I do feel they are now a threatened species and may very well become extinct,” Hummer said. Hummer also has a series of children’s books called “Our Horse Stories” that will be available on March 1 through Amazon. Her ten book series will have stories told by the horses that address tough situations like neglect, violence, abuse, and grief, all issues that they have experienced. The hope is that their stories of resilience and hope will resonate with children enduring their own struggles. Hummer said staff at PMR are really trying to acquire additional land, and the board of directors is beginning an endowment fund to help with a regulated budget to help move the organization forward. If you’d like to contribute to the endowment fund, you can send payment through PayPal or Network for Good. You can also send a check to P.O. Box 962 Aptos, CA 95001. n ••• Starting in April you can schedule a visit for an AirBnB experience, email: lynn@ marerescue.org or visit www.PregnantMareRescue.org. For visiting hours: please call 408-540-8568 to schedule a visit between 12:00 -3 on Saturdays for free. PMR will hold its first fundraiser June 22 called “A brunch with our babies.” This is a farm to table style lunch and a chance to enter a raffle and visit with the baby foals Tickets will become available through Eventbrite in April and on the website.

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Protecting you, your property, and your legacy Food insecurity affects 1 in 5 residents of Santa Cruz County and the problem is compounded by the area’s high cost of living. Many of our neighbors simply do not make enough money to make ends meet. Second Harvest Food Bank is the oldest food bank in California and has won high praises from across the nation for its efforts to provide nutritious food – not just filling food – to its clients. In fact, over 65% of the food that Second Harvest distributes is produce that has been generously donated by local farmers. To get this food where it’s needed most, Second Harvest partners with 100 non-profits, such as churches, schools and shelters to distribute food throughout the community. In addition to partnering with agencies like Grey Bears, the Salvation Army and Jacobs Heart, Second Harvest provides nutrition education and food distribution at 90 locations throughout the county. At these distribution sites, Second Harvest staff and volunteers provide nutrition education so that clients can learn how to cook healthier meals, what to look for on food labels, and how to spot the warning signs of diabetes, which is prevalent in low-income populations due to the lack of a balanced diet. In addition to nutrition education, in some locations, free Zumba fitness classes are offered which provide a fun and healthy way for neighbors to connect with each other, thus building a stronger community. n ••• Tickets are available now at www.thefoodbank.org/wine2019. This event sells out every year, so make sure you purchase your tickets early! Every ticket purchased for Sip for Second Harvest provides 150 meals to our neighbors in need throughout the county.

We forget that the water cycle and life cycle are one. Jacques Cousteau Water Researcher

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Drug Interactions By Ron Conte, Pharm.D.

rug interactions are numerous. One drug may interact with another drug or several drugs, also termed a drug-drug interaction. Some drugs will interact with foods (drug-food interaction) while other drugs may interact with a patient’s disease state, or vice versa. Drugs may interact with over-the- counter (OTC, non-prescription) drugs or with herbal products while other drugs will interfere with specific laboratory tests. There are two major classifications of drug interactions: potentiation and antagonism. Potentiation is also termed synergistic or additive since the endresult is to enhance some common effect of both agents. For example, morphine and lorazepam (generic Ativan) may be used in combination to produce more sedation and/or decrease the pain level. As for antagonistic drug interactions, one drug’s effect may be blocked by another drug, food, or even a disease state. The small group of agents known as antidotes

to specific drugs are included as drugdrug antagonistic interactions. When vitamin K is used to treat excessive bleeding due to warfarin (generic Coumadin, an anticoagulant), it is an example of an antidote counteracting the excessive effects of an anticoagulant. I am sure you have been told to not take certain medication with food. Why? The absorption of certain medication may be blocked by specific ingredients in foods. For example, levofloxacin (an antibiotic, also known as Levaquin) should not be taken with dairy products, in particular, calcium. The calcium binds levofloxacin in the intestine which limits levofloxacin’s absorption and thereby lessens its effectiveness as an antibiotic. There are many types of drug-food interactions. The example in the above paragraph of warfarin and vitamin K could also be classified as a drug-food interaction

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since vitamin K is found in green, leafy vegetables. A class of drugs known as betablockers, e.g., propranolol (generic Inderal) and others, may worsen an asthmatic patient’s condition. This is an example of a drug-disease state interaction. Rx medication for anxiety or sleep such as diazepam (generic Valium) and an OTC for allergic symptoms, diphenhydramine (generic Benadryl) may cause excessive drowsiness when taken together. This is an example of a (Rx) drug and OTC med interaction. A good example of a drug-herbal product interaction is with the intake of St John’s Wort and diazepam. St John’s Wort may lessen the effect of diazepam. Prednisone, a steroid used to treat inflammatory conditions, may increase the blood sugar level. So, if a diabetic patient is taking prednisone and gets a random blood sugar test, there may be an unusually higher level of sugar detected in the blood. This is an example of the drug-laboratory test interference. The more Rx drugs, OTC meds, and herbal products you take, the greater the risk of developing a clinically-significant drug interaction. The literature states that

“Cats” from page 17 SCCAS regularly offers low-cost spay and neuter surgeries through the Planned PetHood program. For more information, please visit www.scanimalshelter.org. n ••• The Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter is an open admission shelter, which welcomes every animal in need. Our goal is to be a humane resource for the community by providing a safety net and

“Bail” from page 13 However, such tools have been shown to be inaccurate. In jurisdictions where it has been used, violent offenders have been declared “safe,” while other individuals with minor blemishes on their records have been deemed “high risk” and left stuck in jail. Meanwhile, the algorithms behind risk assessment that were intended to remove racial and gender bias appear to be

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there is a 100% chance of experiencing a drug interaction when five or more drugs are taken. There are many drug interaction software programs available for use by healthcare professionals and there are hundreds of possible drug interactions. Not all are clinically-significant. What is meant by “clinically-significant”? Some drug interactions only alter body systems (e.g., heart, brain, lung, etc.) less than 1% of the time, or the end-result does not noticeably affect body systems. These are termed clinically insignificant drug interactions. The pharmacist is more highly trained than any other healthcare professional in determining clinically significant drug interactions. Check with your pharmacist to find out if you will potentially face, or have experienced, a clinically significant drug interaction. If you have any questions, or additional interest in this article, or any drug-related issue, please contact me at rrxconte@gmail. com In my next article, I will discuss drug effects in the aging body. n ••• Dr. Conte is currently a member of the American Society of Health-Systems Pharmacists and the senior consultant for Rx Conte Consulting. He resides in Aptos, CA and La Conner, WA.

second chance for local animals. There are two locations where owners can find and recover lost pets, adopt new animal companions, or sign up for Planned PetHood, our low cost spay/neuter program available for all resident pets. Our success is achieved through a variety of life-saving services and programs which are described in detail on our website, www.scanimalshelter.org. The support of our community is crucial to sustaining and expanding these services.

doing the opposite, according to a number of independent studies. n ••• The American Bail Coalition is dedicated protecting the Constitutional right to bail and the promotion, protection and advancement of the surety bail profession in the United States. Comprised of the nation’s largest surety insurance companies, ABC works with local communities, law enforcement, legislators and other criminal justice stakeholders to utilize its expertise and knowledge of the surety bail industry to develop more effective and efficient criminal justice solutions.

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Serving on County and Regional Commissions

or the last year I’ve had the privilege of serving our community as the Chair of the Board of Supervisors. However, I also serve on your behalf in a number of other capacities on local and regional commissions. Sometimes you may need help on specialty issues that are associated with these commissions so I wanted to give you an overview of the other commissions I serve on, my role and their functions. ••• Criminal Justice Council Chair ncluding members from the cities and county, school districts, law enforcement and local judiciary the Criminal Justice Council works on collaborative efforts to address countywide gang prevention and intervention. Flood Control and Water Conservation District: Zone 7 Chair one 7 was formed for the primary purpose of improving the flood carrying capacity of the Pajaro River, Salsipuedes and Corralitos Creek system within the Pajaro Valley floodplain. Zone 7 capital projects are intended to limit the potential for flooding within the floodplain area. Much of the focus is on protecting (and rebuilding) the current levee system. Library Financing Authority Chair ncluding members from the cities and county, this joint powers authority exists for the purpose of financing the acquisition, construction and improvement of public library facilities. Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) Board Member tate law created LAFCO in 1963 to regulate the boundaries of cities and special districts. LAFCO’s objectives are: encourage efficient service areas for services provided by cities, counties and special districts, to guide urban development away from prime agricultural lands and open space resources and to discourage urban sprawl. Monterey Bay Air Resources District Board Member he Air District is responsible for air monitoring, permitting,

By Zach Friend, County Supervisor 2nd District

enforcement, long-range air quality planning and education related to air pollution as required by the California Clean Air Act and Federal Clean Air Act. The District also provides rebates for fireplace conversions (to cleaner burning options) and electric vehicle lease or purchases. Regional Transportation Commission Board Member he RTC sets priorities for improvements to the transportation infrastructure and network of services including highways, major roads, bus and paratransit and the rail corridor. The RTC pursues and allocates funding for all of these transportation elements and adopts policies to improve mobility, access and air quality. Santa Cruz County Consolidated Redevelopment Successor Agency Oversight Board Alternate he Santa Cruz County Consolidated Redevelopment Successor Agency Oversight Board oversees the activities of the five-redevelopment successor agencies in Santa Cruz County. The purpose of this Board is to oversee and direct the Redevelopment Successor Agencies in the process of dissolving the former redevelopment agencies of Santa Cruz County. Santa Cruz Mid-County Water Agency Board Member he MGA is an 11-member board that oversees the groundwater management activities of the Mid-County Basin Area in Santa Cruz County. The basin management goals are: ensure water supply reliability for current and future beneficial uses, maintain water quality to meet current and future beneficial uses and prevent adverse environmental impacts. Santa Cruz County Sanitation District Board Member he Sanitation District is responsible for the collection of wastewater within the district’s boundaries and environmental compliance. California Film Commission Board Member overnor Brown to the California Film Commission appointed me in 2017. The Commission serves as a liaison

between film, television and commercial productions and government, administers the state’s Film and Television Tax Credit Program and provides location and production assistance including for productions in Santa Cruz County. The Commission is one of several economic development departments within the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic

Development working to attract, retain and expand business opportunities in California. n ••• As always, I appreciate hearing your thoughts. If I can be of any help on these commissions or in my capacity on the Board of Supervisors please don’t hesitate to contact me at (831) 454-2200.

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30. *”Why don’t you just meet me in the ____” 35. Line of symmetry 37. Itty-bitty bit 39. Unwelcome message on computer screen 40. Roll call call 41. *”Reputation” artist 43. “The Bridges of Madison County” state 44. Implant 46. Delhi wrap 47. Politicians, for short 48. Isaac of science fiction fame 50. *Grammy Hall of Fame’s “Sixteen ____” 52. Sodium solution 53. French Riviera city 55. Trigonometry abbr. 57. Danced to Miami Sound Machine in 1985

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For the Love of … Books on Water

ebruary — it’s the month we celebrate love and it’s still wintertime so you may be cuddled up with a book, perhaps under a blanket, and by the fire. In the spirit of this column being about water I want to share a quick overview of some critically-acclaimed books about water; ranging from the struggles of water security, to the history and future of water systems, to amusing and educational children’s books. ••• Cadillac Desert: The American West and Its Disappearing Water By Marc Reisner (1986; revised in 1992) landmark book presenting the story of the settling of the American West, and its relentless quest for the most precious of resources: water. It relates the tale of rivers diverted and dammed, of political corruption and intrigue around water, of billiondollar battles over water rights, and of resulting ecological and economic disaster, including (in an update) the long-term impact of climate change and how the region can prepare for the future.

Water 4.0: The Past, Present, and Future of the World’s Most Vital Resource By David Sedlak (2015) his enlightening book explains the array of water challenges that can only be solved though a fundamental change in our relationship with water. To make informed decisions about the future, we need to understand the three revolutions in urban water systems that have occurred over the past 2,500 years and the technologies that will remake the system for the future. With notes on water recycling and the “one-water” concept, this book is very relevant to our local water supply challenges.

by Melanie Mow Schumacher, Soquel Creek Water District

Water: The Epic Struggle for Wealth, Power, and Civilization By Steven Solomon (2010) book describing a terrifying—and all too real—world in which access to fresh water has replaced oil as the primary cause of global conflicts that increasingly emanate from drought-ridden, overpopulated areas of the world. This book reveals how today’s planetary crisis of freshwater scarcity is recasting the world order and the societies in which we live. It’s a narrative account of the earth’s most critical resource in shaping human destinies, from ancient times to our dawning age of water scarcity.

When the Rivers Run Dry: Water — The Defining Crisis of the Twenty-first Century By Fred Pearce (2006) his is an on-the-ground exploration of the impending world water crisis. The author travels to more than thirty countries to examine the current state of crucial water sources. In this book, the complicated scientific, economic, and historic dimensions of the world water crisis are revealed and analyzed, providing a remarkable, complete portrait of this growing danger and its ramifications.

Books Accessible to Kids ••• The Magic School Bus at the Waterworks By Joanna Cole (1988) n this children’s book, suitable for ages 6–9, Ms. Frizzle, an unflappable science teacher, drives the magical school bus into a cloud where the children shrink to the size of water droplets. From there, they follow the trail

of water, from its sky-high source to the school bathroom sink, on a wet and wild fieldtrip. A great way to help kids understand the water cycle, water treatment, and water’s importance to our everyday lives. The Snowflake: A Water Cycle Story By Neil Waldman (2003) n this children’s book you follow the journey of a single drop of water throughout the year. The water begins as a snowflake that melts into a droplet, flows into the ground, bubbles up in a spring, flows into a farm’s irrigation system, evaporates into the morning fog, becomes part of a cloud, rains down, enters a plumbing system, washes a little girl’s face, flows out to the ocean, gets swept onto the shore and evaporates into the sky to become a snowflake once more.

The Hidden Messages in Water By Masaru Emoto (2005) sing high-speed photography, the author discovered that crystals formed in frozen water reveal changes when specific, concentrated thoughts are directed toward them. He found that water from clear springs and water that has been exposed to loving words shows brilliant, complex, and colorful snowflake patterns. In contrast, polluted water, or water exposed to negative thoughts, forms incomplete, asymmetrical patterns with dull colors.

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Toilets of the World By Morna E. Gregory (2009) his amusing but highly informative photographic journey reveals the idiosyncrasy and inventiveness that characterize the construction of the humble toilet around the globe. It features many unusual toilets (and their stories!), from the incredibly complex to the mere hole in the ground. A fun and surprisingly interesting read – adults and kids will enjoy it!

Super Simple Things to Do with Water: Fun and Easy Science for Kids By Kelly Doudna (2011) wonderful book for kids ages 7 – 10 that offers a variety of household science experiments focused on water. The book introduces basic physics principles with seven waterbased science experiments, all of which can be completed with simple household items. Each activity includes kid-friendly photos and instructions, and simplified scientific explanations. n ••• As always, if you have any questions about this month’s topic 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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Financial Gifts for Valentines–All Ages

By Jeremy Geels, Financial Advisor

alentine’s Day is fast approaching. This year, consider going beyond the flowers and chocolates and think about providing financial-related gifts to your loved ones of all generations. Here are some gift possibilities to consider:

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Portia (ID#A252236) was surrendered to The Shelter in October. She can be shy but loves attention and can be very affectionate and loving. Once she knows you, volunteers report that she can be quite playful and engaging. She will need to live with a patient and quiet household but will make a loveable little companion. Portia is a spayed 2 year old white and brown tabby. To adopt your new friend, visit one of the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter locations, or their website at www.scanimalshelter. org. n ••• Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter has two full-service, open-admission shelters: Santa Cruz Location (Public Entrance): 1001 Rodriguez St., Santa Cruz, 95062 Hours: Daily 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Wednesdays: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Watsonville Location: 580 Airport Blvd, Watsonville, CA 95076  Hours: Monday – Saturday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. (closed 12-1) Closed on Sunday SCCAS Main line: 831-454-7200. Animal Control: 831-454-7227. After-Hours Emergency: 831-471-1182

or your spouse or partner — Your income – both today and in the future – may be essential to the ability of your spouse or partner to maintain his or her lifestyle and even to enjoy a comfortable retirement. Consequently, you need to protect that income and be prepared to replace it. So, why not use Valentine’s Day as an opportunity to review your disability and life insurance? Of course, you don’t have to evaluate your insurance needs and add new coverage all in one day, but the sooner you act, the more you can relax in the knowledge that you’ve helped give your spouse or partner a more secure future.

or your children or grandchildren — if you want your children or grandchildren to go to college, or to receive some type of technical education that can help them launch a good career, you may want to provide some type of financial assistance. And one education-funding vehicle you might want to consider is a 529-college savings plan, which offers tax advantages and high contribution limits. Plus, it gives you, as owner, considerable flexibility — you can always change beneficiaries if the child or grandchild you had in mind decides not to go to college or a technical school. (Be aware, though, that a 529 plan can have financial aid implications, so, at some point, you will want to discuss this issue with a financial aid counselor.) Another financial “gift” you could give to your children is a bit more indirect, but possibly just as valuable, as a 529 plan — and that’s the gift of preserving your own financial independence throughout your life. If you were to someday need some type of long-term care, such as

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an extended nursing home stay or regular visits from a home health aide, you could find the costs extremely high. Medicare typically pays few of these costs, so you will likely need to come up with the funds on your own. You can go a long way toward protecting yourself from these expenses — and avoid having to burden your grown children — by purchasing long-term care insurance or some type of life insurance with a longterm care provision.

or your parents — One of the best gifts you can give to elderly parents is to help make sure their estate plans are in order. This is never an easy topic to bring up, but it’s essential that you know what responsibilities you might have, such as assuming power of attorney, to ensure that your parents’ plans are carried out, and their interests protected, in the way they’d want. Toward this end, you will need to communicate regularly with your parents – and if they haven’t drawn up estate plans yet, you could arrange for them to meet with the legal, tax and financial professionals necessary to help create these plans.

Just as the definition of “love” is broad enough to include all the people most important to you, so is the range of financial gifts you can give your loved ones. Start thinking about these gifts on Valentine’s Day – and beyond. ••• For more information visit www.edward jones.com

Your February Horoscope Times Publishing Group, Inc. Pisces (Feb. 19-Mar. 20)

February is off to a more aggressive start than you’d like, bringing uncomfortable confrontations that you may feel better retreating from. Yet as things quickly settle and your worries fall away it’ll be nice to just enjoy some peaceful dreams. Second-guessing yourself mid-month is definitely not the best idea. Your first thoughts about a situation are most likely your best bet. Trust your instincts. Late in the month, if you find yourself feeling a bit of jealousy towards someone else’s good fortune, remember to put up a positive front. Your time will come.

Aries (March 21-April 20)

Feeling in control as the month begins is important, especially as those around you seem to be fighting to do so, and your desire to move ahead in your career at full speed is pulling you along. Your feelings around Valentine’s Day seem to be pulling you in multiple directions. It’ll be your choice whether you turn to conflict or love. Later in February, your desire to express feelings of commitment, either platonic or romantic, is strong. It’s a good time to shore up a friendship.

Taurus (April 21-May 21)

Relationships in the office environment seem to be smooth as the month begins. You find it easier to relate to those sharing your vision, and it’s a good time to expand your networking. Mid-February you find a streak of stubbornness pulling you along, or holding you steady. This isn’t the time for you to let others pull you off your desires or drive. It’s going to take a strong argument to way you to make a change right now. Late in the month, you find a desire to put more exploration into your relationships. Where are they headed? Which ones are most important, and which ones need to be more important. You’re need to find answers is strong.

Gemini (May 22-June 21)

There’s an unpredictability in the air as February begins, and you are feeling inspired by it. If there was ever a time to just “go with the flow” this is it! And no need to be quiet about it either. Midmonth things are settling down, bringing out a softer side of your personality, as well as your charitable inspirations. Volunteering or donating, time or money, whatever makes you feel best doing, you should be doing right now. Late in the month your confidence is well on the rise. You’re ready to tackle some of those plans you’ve been hesitating to take on. Now is the time to get started!

Cancer (June 22-July 22)

Excitement and pleasant chaos are ruling your senses as the month begins. You’re struggling with daily routine, but if you put all your energy into your down time, it might help you push through the day-to-day grind until you settle down. Mid-month your instincts are taking over, giving you a better feel of what the right path to take moving forward. This is the time to follow your gut, be it as big as investments or as small as your next meal. Late in February your sense of adventure is rising, especially on an emotional level. Taking chances has been the theme of the month, and now it’s time to take some chances in your love life!

Leo (July 23-Aug. 23)

Your wish to be charitable is sometimes at odds with your need to be acknowledged for your work, and those warring desires are butting heads as the month begins. Helping others is important, but you’re allowed to selfishly desire praise and respect for your own contributions to the work. MidFebruary brings the realization that, regardless of how much luck is in the air, hard work and being dedicated are much more likely to bring you the success you’re looking for. Stubbornness is an important factor in your work. You’re feeling particularly positive as the month comes to a close, and you as you project that confidence and positivity, others will recognize and comment on it as well.

Virgo (Aug. 24-Sep. 22)

The future is on your mind as February begins. Planning for life goals, seeing yourself in a year, in a few years, in a decade … take note of what you want and begin to figure out how to get it. Your emotional instincts are strong mid-month. You find you know just what to say to a friend whose going through difficulties. It might be a surprise, but it will be appreciated. Late in the month your desire to KNOW seems stronger than usual. Little hints or a subtle mystery inflame your desire to find out what’s really going on. Don’t go too overboard, but otherwise, solving the riddle is a good goal.

Libra (Sep. 23-Oct. 23)

You have a desire for change as the month begins. Even if it’s as small as changing the way you get to work, or as big as making a permanent change in your life, a change can bring much happiness. Mid-month finds you feeling a need for pampering. Anything from a spa day to a full vacation, now seems to be a good time to splurge on a bit of luxury. Late in February you find yourself feeling a bit different, as if something that you wouldn’t have considered before seems eminently plausible. A pleasant surprise seems to be waiting for you to take advantage.

Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22)

It’s hard for you to accept that you can’t always be in charge, but that’s where you find yourself as the month begins. Take a moment to relax, and focus on the things you have control over, and breathe and let everything else just happen. Mid-February is the time for you to move to the forefront. Now it’s time to do things on your terms, and if anyone is ready to challenge you, then game on! Late in the month your confidence remains high. You know exactly where you’re going and how you’re getting there.

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Plant Bare Root Plants Properly

By Tony Tomeo, Horticulturist

ompared to canned (potted) nursery stock, bare root plants have a few advantages. They are less expensive, easier to handle, more conducive to pruning into a desired form, and they disperse roots and get established more efficiently. One more advantage that is not often considered is that they are easier to install into the garden. For some, it is as simple as poking a stick in the mud. Perhaps the only disadvantage of bare root plants is that they must be planted immediately, so that they get their roots soaked and settled into the ground into which they will disperse new roots. If planting must be delayed, roots can soak in a bucket of water for only a few days. Unless they are to live in big pots, potting for a season only delays and interferes with efficient root dispersion. Only bare root trees that need root barriers (to divert roots from pavement) or mesh gopher baskets (to divert gophers from roots) will need planting holes that are as big as those for canned nursery stock. Otherwise, planting holes need be only as wide as the bare roots, and should be no deeper. If soil is loosened too deeply below, new plants will sink as loose soil settles. Graft unions must remain above grade. Well-flared roots can be spread over a cone of soil formed at the bottom

Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21)

Remember when people actually wanted to talk face-to-face? Of course you do. February begins with a strong desire to do just that. Going out and having a conversation with someone standing next to you is just so much more engaging that sending those texts, especially right now. Compassion is strong in your relationships mid-month. But be mindful; others can sense your desire to give people a break right now, so keep an eye out for a bit too manipulative of a story. Late in the month is the time for an adventure! Looking for something new, especially something out of your comfort zone, is a great way to end the month!

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 20)

You may have a short window of productivity as the month begins. You seem to have lots of energy to deal with your goals the first few days, but as the week progresses there seems to be a drain, and it’ll take more focus to get done what needs to be done. Hang in there. Economic situations may seem a bit sketchy midmonth. Now may not be the best time to take a chance on a new investment, but if you are planning one, be sure to divorce your emotions from the situation and pay attention to the logic of it. You’re feeling much more relaxed as February comes to a close. This is the time to get out and have some fun!

Aquarius (Jan 21-Feb. 18)

You seem to be balancing a lot of plates as the month begins. Emotional and fiscal options seem to surround you, which may make it hard to actually focus on any one, but one should move to the forefront. There’s a strong element of mystery mid-February. Something is about to happen, but you’re not sure what. This is a good time to go with the flow and enjoy the surprise. Late in the month you may find your desire to let others know how good things are going for you could ruffle some feathers. This may be a good time to practice a bit of humility, at least in your professional environment. Confidence is fine, but sometimes it’s good to be humble.

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of the planting hole. Conversely, cane berries, after their roots get loosened, can simply be dropped into slots formed by sticking a shovel into the ground and prying it back. Soil amendments that are useful for providing a transition zone between potting media of canned nursery stock the surrounding soil are not so important with bare rootstock. Bare root plants only want a bit of soil amendment if the soil is too sandy or too dense with clay. Otherwise, too much amendment can actually inhibit root dispersion by tempting roots to stay where the soil is richest. Once planted, trees can be pruned as desired. Most come with superfluous stems to provide more options for pruning, and some stems will be damaged in transport. Fertilizer need not be applied until growth resumes in spring. ••• Almond Trees t is no more in season now than the other stone fruits like apricot, cherry, plum and such, but this is the time of year that almond, Prunus dulcis, needs work. Established trees get pruned while bare and dormant. New trees, preferably bare root, get planted. The most popular modern cultivars available are self-pollinating, and labeled as such. Old traditional cultivars require pollinators. Almond is the ‘other’ stone fruit. Because it is a nut, it does not resemble the rest of the juicy and fleshy stone fruits like nectarine and peach. However, the resemblance to the stones of the stone fruits is obvious. It is, after all, a big seed. The fruity parts form tough hulls that spit open to reveal the dry nuts within. Almonds do not get picked, but instead get shaken or knocked from the trees. Because the nuts are lightweight, almond trees do not need to be pruned as aggressively as other stone fruit trees. Because the nuts are not hand picked, the trees can be pruned upward as deciduous shade trees with spectacularly white spring bloom. Some cultivars can get more than twenty feet tall. Squirrels and crows take most of the nuts, but do not bother to clean up the hulls. n ••• Gardening Guidance columnist, Tony Tomeo can be contacted at https://tonytomeo.com.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR THE MONTEREY SYMPHONY The Monterey Symphony is seeking volunteers. If you love music and want to be involved, please call (831) 646-8511 or visit www.montereysymphony.org for more information.

Wednesday February 20 2019

ONGOING EVENTS

2019 BIZ SHOWCASE: “GROW YOUR BUSINESS” 4 – 7 pm, Seascape Golf Club, 610 Clubhouse Dr., Aptos How will you grow your business in 2019? The Business Showcase brings key members of the community together to connect, learn, and give opportunities for local businesses to inspire, while working together in a variety of creative ways. Each year, the Business Showcase provides you with the opportunity to make face-to-face connections with thousands of potential customers and fellow businesses. A free exhibitor seminar will also be held to help you MAXIMIZE this great marketing opportunity on Thursday, February 7th from 11:50am -1:15pm at the Aptos History Museum. For more info, email ESME@Aptoschamber.com or call (831) 688-1467. Aptoschamber.com

Daily SANTA CRUZ ‘USED’ BOOKSHOP 10 am- 3 pm 2710 Chanticleer Ave. Santa Cruz Grey Bears: Every Monday and Friday is $10-a-bag book sale. Fill up a shopping bag with books for only $10! Thousands of titles for $1.50 or less: cookbooks, gardening, sci-fi, mysteries, classics and all sorts of fiction and nonfiction. Non-profit Grey Bears has served our community for 45 years. Grey Bears provides recycling services and accepts books and other donations for our thrift stores. Proceeds benefit our Brown Bag Program, distributing nutritious food to 3,900 seniors every week.

Registration required. Call 457-2273 for more information Spanish – Tuesdays 6:00-7:30 p.m. Servicios Monarca, 233 E. Lake Avenue, Watsonville (831) 722-4532 and to register. No cost to attend. English – Wednesdays 6:00-7:30 p.m. Monarch www.womencaresantacruz.org Services, 1590 Seabright Avenue, Santa Cruz (831) 425-4030 Mondays & Wednesdays For more information, visit www.monarchscc.org ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION Alzheimer’s Association has free support groups for family caregivers at 1777-A Capitola road. 2nd & 4th Mondays 2-3:30pm facilitated by Jill Ginghofer, 1st & 3rd Wednesdays 5:30-7pm facilitated by Francie Newfield & Kathleen McBurney. Call 800 272 3900 for more information. Tuesdays OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS MEETING 7 - 8 pm, Christ Lutheran Church, Gazebo, 10707 Soquel Dr., Aptos Do you have a problem with compulsive over- or undereating? Anorexia? Bulimia? Compulsive exercising? You are not alone. Drop into a free, friendly OA 12-Step meeting with the solution. All are welcome! For information on other meetings in Santa Cruz County: www. santacruzoa.org/meetings

Weekdays CASA ORIENTATIONS TO BECOME ADVOCATES FOR CHILDREN BINGO CASA empowers volunteers to directly influence life-changing decisions affecting children in foster care. Court appointed special advocates are everyday people that, with just a few hours a week can have a lifetime of impact for a child who has been abused or neglected. More info www.casaof santacruz.org or call (831) 7612956 XT.102

Mondays SATURDAY FEBRUARY 2 (2019) CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP SAVE THE DATE for the 57th Annual Awards Dinner 12-1 p.m., PAMF, 2850 Commercial Crossing, Santa and Auction as we celebrate Italian style – That’s Amore! Cruz Katz Cancer Center, PAMF and Hospice of Santa Cruz County invite you to attend a Caregiver Support Group ANNOUNCEMENTS for those caring for someone with a serious illness. SHOWTIME FOR LOCAL ARTIST When a loved one is seriously ill, it can be a challenge Through February, Showtime Pizza, 7960 Soquel Drive, Aptos for the entire family. In this ongoing support group, we Local Artist Becky Olvera Schultz is showing her Native will share stories, learn tools for coping and receive American-inspired clay/mixed-media art exhibit now support from people who care. at Showtime Pizza in Aptos. The exhibit will remain on Contact Hospice of Santa Cruz County Grief Support Program. display until the end of February. (831) 430-3078 An award-winning artist, her work has been in galleries across American and featured in international magazines Second and Fourth Mondays like Cowboys & Indians, Native Peoples and Wild West SANTA CRUZ CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP Magazine. 2:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m., Alzheimer’s Association, 550 Water For more information visit www.native-expressions.com Street, Ste. L2, Santa Cruz JEWEL THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS: RED VELVET If you have a family member who has been Ongoing thru Feb 17, Colligan Theatre 1010 River Street Santa diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia, a caregiver support group can offer you Cruz, CA 95060 This stirring drama transports audiences to the turbulent an opportunity to find out more about available community resources, learn from others who are going backstage world of London’s Theatre Royal in the through similar experiences, and obtain additional early 1800s. Edmund Kean, the greatest actor of his educational materials. Open to family members, no generation, has taken ill and can’t go on tonight as fee. Othello, leaving his company in disarray. A young American actor named Ira Aldridge arrives For more information about this and other support groups to step into the role, but no black man has ever played in the area, please call 800.272.3900 Othello on the English stage. His groundbreaking performance upends stage tradition and changes the Mondays & Tuesdays lives of everyone involved. WOMENCARE ARM-IN-ARM Lolita Chakrabarti’s multi-award-winning play 12:30 - 2 p.m. uncovers the fascinating true story of a pivotal figure in WomenCARE ARM-in-ARM support group for theatre history. By Lolita Chakrabarti and directed by Bob women with advanced, recurrent and metastatic Rumsby. cancers. Meets weekly Mondays & Tuesdays, with For showtimes and other information, visit jeweltheatre.net or a separate meeting every First and Third Tuesday call 831-425-7506 every month.

6:30 p.m. Santa Cruz Elks Lodge, 150 Jewell St. BINGO EVERY TUESDAY. Buy-in begins at $21. The Snack Bar is open with goodies and dinner specials.

Second Wednesdays SANTA CRUZ SONS IN RETIREMENT MONTHLY MEETING Noon, Elks Lodge at 150 Jewell St. This statewide group of retired men invites you to be our guest at our monthly luncheon. You’ll meet kindred spirits, have a fine lunch and learn something new from a top notch guest speaker. Cost: $18. RSVP at 479-7096

Second and Fourth Wednesdays WELLNESS ON THE CANCER JOURNEY 11-12:30 pm, Old Soquel Plaza Learn how to safely support your body and emotions through the journey of Cancer — from diagnosis to softening the impact of chemo, radiation, and recovering well from surgery. We’ll address nausea, low energy, weakness, digestion, immune support, grief, stress and more. Feel free to bring your partner or care team to this free class. Please come fed; water is available. Limited Seats. Please register all attendees on Eventbrite — Wellness on the Cancer Journey or call 831-254-3270 to RSVP. Address given upon registration receipt. ADHD SUPPORT GROUP 6:30-8 p.m., Aptos Fire Station, 6934 Soquel Drive, Aptos The Santa Cruz/Monterey Bay Branch of CHADD hosts monthly support group meetings for anyone who would like to learn more about ADHD or has questions or concerns. Come share with those who understand. Second Wednesdays’ meeting is for parents of children, teens, and young adults with ADHD. The group for adults with ADHD, spouses, partners of someone with ADHD meets fourth Wednesdays of every month. Judy Brenis: jbbrenis@comcast.net, or call 831-818-9619.

Last Wednesdays Each Month SANTA CRUZ COUNTY PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP 7-9 p.m., Katz Cancer Resource Center, 3150 Mission Dr Santa Cruz County Prostate Cancer Support Group WRITING/DISCUSSION MEETING has been an active group for over 20 years in the 6:30-7:30 p.m., Christ Lutheran Church, Gazebo Room, community. 10707 Soquel Dr., Aptos, CA 95003 (At Hwy One and First meeting of 2018 will be February 28th. Freedom Blvd) Thursdays Do you have a problem with food? Please check out our free, friendly 12-Step support group with the solution. FRIENDSHIP PUT TO MUSIC! 6:30 p.m., New Hall, La Selva Beach Club House, 3124 All teens and adults welcome! Estrella Ave. For current times and locations of other meetings: www. Classes every Thursday night. For more information santacruzoa.org/meetings. Or call our Hotline at (831) 429-7906. call Sue Harris or Don Benson (831) 726-7053 or email at caller4u@att.net BUSINESS DEBTORS ANONYMOUS 5:15-6:30pm, Calvary Episcopal Church, Parish Hall, 532 LUCKY STEPPERS MODERN Center Street, Santa Cruz. SQUARE DANCE We specifically focus on recovering from debting on 6:30 pm, La Selva Beach Clubhouse, 314 Estrella Ave., La one’s business. Selva Beach, CA 95076 For more information: 831-425-3272. It’s fun and easy to do! Friendship put to music; family friendly. Class takes place every Thursday Tuesdays & Wednesdays Night at our new home in La Selva Beach! (Take Mar SURVIVORS SUPPORT GROUPS Monarch Services offers a safe space to meet other sur- Monte off of Hwy 1, turns into Playa Blvd., turn right vivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human on Estrella) trafficking survivors, and to listen or share experiences. For more information, contact Sue Harris or Don Benson at (831) 726-7053 or e-mail at caller4u@att.net. Childcare provided on site.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR composting kitchen and yard wastes using backyard bins and vermicomposting (worm composting) techniques. You will learn how composting will improve your soil and aid in the health of your plants and vegetables, as well as reducing waste going to the landfill. Hands-on workshops are led by a Certified Master Composter and Master Gardener Otis Johnson and sponsored by the County of Santa Cruz Public Works Department. Upon completion of the workshop, GreenWaste Recovery customers are offered a free backyard composting bin or worm bin. Non customers may purchase a bin a discounted price. Space is limited; advance reservation required. Call (831) 824-6484 or sign up online at goo.gl/Fw6BaK. After submitting your request, you will be notified if you are accepted in the workshop. County of Santa Cruz Public Works. Call (831)824-6484 for more info.

ONGOING EVENTS cont. SAN LORENZO COMMUNITY BAND PRACTICE SESSIONS 7:30-9 p.m., San Lorenzo Valley High School Band Room (F-1) The San Lorenzo Valley Community Band meets every Thursday at SLV High School. Dues are $30 a semester. You must read music. Call Teresa at 336-8637. Second and Fourth Thursdays CABRILLO HOST LIONS CLUB MEETINGS 6:30 p.m., Aptos Village Park, 100 Aptos Creek Road. Want to make a difference in our community? Join the Cabrillo Lions Club twice every month and see what you can do to help in Santa Cruz County. Please RSVP cabrillolions@gmail.com Last Thursdays each month MONTHLY ARGENTINE TANGO AT STAR BENE ITALIAN/ARGENTINE RESTARANTE 4:30pm-9:30pm, Star Bene Italian/Argentene Restarante, 21245 East Cliff Dr. This is a night for true “Social Tango.” Order a wonderful meal from the Star Bene Argentine Menu, (or their well known italian menu), and enjoy the ambiance of Argentina and join us in a social tango dance to music from the Golden Age of Tango. Private instruction and classes by arrangement. For more information, call Michael (831) 239-2247. Fridays NAR-ANON SCOTTS VALLEY 6:30 p.m., Camp Recovery Center (Bison Center Room), 3192 Glen Canyon Road, Scotts Valley. Nar-Anon is a twelve step support group for families and friends of addicts. There are no dues or fees to join. Just come to a meeting. You will hear others, who are going through similar problems, talk about how they cope and find recovery. To locate additional times and locations of meetings, please go to our website at www.nar-anon.org. DROP-IN GRIEF SUPPORT 12-1 pm, Hospice of Santa Cruz County, two locations: 940 Disc Dr., SV • 85 Nielson St., Watsonville Hospice of Santa Cruz County is offering a drop-in grief support group for adults grieving the death of a family member or a friend. This group is a place where you can share stories, learn tools for coping, and receive support from people who care. For more information, please call (831) 430-3000. Preregistration is required. First Fridays each month FIRST FRIDAY ART TOUR The First Friday Art Tour is a Santa Cruz Institute of Contemporary Arts event, managed in conjunction with the participating art venues. The event takes place year-round and illuminates some of the most talented local artists from local galleries. To find out where to participate in a First Friday art tour, visit firstfridaysantacruz.com (Most galleries are open 12-9 pm for First Friday viewings.) FRIDAY SHAKESPEARE CLUB 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Peace United Church of Christ at 900 High Street, Santa Cruz Curious about Shakespeare? The Friday Shakespeare Club members discuss the life, times, and influence of William Shakespeare. For information, call 831-684-2832, or go to fridayshakespeare.org or facebook.com/fridayshakespeare.

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Thursday February 21 thru Sunday February 24

BANFF CENTRE MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL WORLD TOUR 7 – 10 p.m., Rio Theatre, 1205 Soquel Avenue Santa Cruz Monday February 11 Journey to exotic locations, paddle with the wildest 6:00 - 7:30 p.m., Seascape Beach Resort, Aptos waters, and climb the highest peaks. Get your tickets Join us at the kick-off meet and greet for the American Cancer Society’s annual Garden of Hope this Fall!. today and be taken away to the most captivating places Light snacks will be provided, spectacular presentations, and much more. on earth. Free Admission For more information visit recreation.ucsc.edu or call (831) 459-2806. Tickets available online at brownpapertickets.com beginning December 15 or in person at the Bicycle Trip (cash FRIDAY SHAKESPEARE CLUB To locate additional times and locations of meetings, please go or check only). OF SANTA CRUZ to our website at www.nar-anon.org. Saturday March 2 10 am - noon, Peace United Church, 909 High Street This is the oldest women’s club in Santa Cruz. The club FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH BIBLE STUDY Sunday March 3 meets to study the life, works and times of William 9:45 a.m: Bible Study YOUNG LADIES INSTITUTE SPRING RUMMAGE SALE Shakespeare. Members share group readings and 11 a.m.: Worship Sat: 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Sun: 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Our Lady Star insights, discuss history, and universal themes found in 7565 Sunset Way, Aptos of the Sea Hall, 515 Frederick St. Santa Cruz his plays and writings. First Baptist Church of Aptos welcomes you to join their Come and get your bargains at the YLI Rummage Sale. For more information please call 831-684-2832 bible study and worship every Sunday. $5 a bag on Sun. Call (831) 688-5842 for more info For Information: 423-8141 Fridays thru Sundays PLEIN AIR WATERCOLOR PAINTINGS EXHIBITION Third Sunday of Every Month Sunday March 3 Noon-10 p.m., Mutari Chocolate House and Factory, 504 Front SCIENCE SUNDAY SANTA CRUZ DINNER CLUB EVENT Street, Santa Cruz Starts at 1 p.m., 100 Shaffer Road, Santa Cruz, 95060 5 p.m., various member homes throughout county Aptos Artist David Pfost’s plein air watercolor paintings Seymour Marine Discovery Center presents a public of Santa Cruz County landscapes are on exhibit. lecture from a marine scientist the third Sunday of every Love to cook, entertain and socialize? Our dinner club events will be held in several homes throughout Santa month. Topics are presented in an entertaining and Exhibit open until the end of December. Cruz County where members enjoy gourmet meals, fine easy-to-understand format, with up-to-date photos, wine and conversation. Joining the club provides a great Second Saturdays Each Month video, and discussion. opportunity to cook, to entertain, and to meet locals that Science Sunday does not meet in December. For more info 2ND SATURDAY ON THE FARM share your interests. Want to join us? visit seymourcenter.ucsc.edu 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Ag History Project Center at the Santa Cruz Learn more about the SC Dinner Club and the fun we have County Fairgrounds by contacting Rhonda Mills at info@SantaCruzDinnerClub. Join us every 2nd Saturday on the Farm for free com DATED EVENTS family activities. Each month we select a new theme to highlight historical agriculture with games, activities, Sunday February 10 Saturday March 9 and demonstrations that relate. We often have guest SANTA CRUZ DINNER CLUB EVENT WORMSHOP INTENSIVE appearances from farm animals like llamas, draft 5 p.m., various member homes throughout county 10 a.m. – Noon, Live Oak Grange, 1900 17th Ave Santa Cruz, horses, sheep, goats, chickens, rabbits, and more! You Love to cook, entertain and socialize? Our dinner club CA 95062 are sure to find something fun and entertaining for the events will be held in several homes throughout Santa WORMshop, an intensive class on worm composting whole family. Cruz County where members enjoy gourmet meals, fine (Geared for those with some experience composting) will Check our website and Facebook page for more details. FREE wine and conversation. Joining the club provides a great be held as follows: opportunity to cook, to entertain, and to meet locals that Upon completion of the workshop, GreenWaste Sundays share your interests. Want to join us? Recovery customers are offered a free backyard comNAR-ANON SANTA CRUZ Learn more about the SC Dinner Club and the fun we have posting bin or worm bin. Non-customers may purchase 6:30 p.m., Sutter Maternity & Surgery Center (Sutter by contacting Rhonda Mills at info@SantaCruzDinnerClub. a bin a discounted price. Room), 2900 Chanticleer Avenue, Santa Cruz com Space is limited; advance reservation required. Call Nar-Anon is a twelve step support group for families (831) 824-6484 or sign up online at goo.gl/Fw6BaK. and friends of addicts. There are no dues or fees to join. Sunday February 17 After submitting your request, you will be notified if you Just come to a meeting. You will hear others, who are are accepted in the workshop. BASIC COMPOSTING WORKSHOP going through similar problems, talk about how they 1–3 p.m., Pinto Lake County Park, 1900 17th Ave Santa Cruz County of Santa Cruz Public Works. Call (831) 824-6484 for more info. cope and find recovery. 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