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Celebrating 100 Years of the Cement Ship
Around the world there are certain landmarks that are so well known, it is impossible not to associate them with the city/town in which they are located. Paris has the Eiffel Tower. New York has the Statue of Liberty. San Francisco has the Golden Gate Bridge. And in Aptos, we have the Cement Ship. Full Story page 6
Aces Win Winter Blast Tournament The Aptos Aces 10U baseball team traveled to Sunnyvale in January to compete in the 2019 Winter Blast baseball tournament at Twin Creeks Sports Complex. On the first day of the tournament the Aces relied on strong defense and an early Home Run by Max “Prime Time” St. Denis to keep them in the game against a very
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good Prodigy team. The Aces trailed 4-1 but came back in the last inning of the game against Prodigy Baseball Club of Castro Valley to end the game in a tie 4-4 thanks to a big hit by Finn Cormier to bring around Jordan “J-Money” Ramirez to score the tying run. ... continues on page 4
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Community News Second Harvest Food Bank Honors ‘Hunger Fighters’: 2019 Hunger Fighters of the Year: Debra Kennedy and Dick Peixoto Branciforte Middle School Joins Cabrillo Advancement Program • Fire Prevention Bureau to Relocate to Aptos La Selva Fire Station Dignity Health Expands Pediatric Services Celebrating Artichokes for 60 Years: Castroville’s Annual Artichoke Food & Wine Festival Returns in June Bill to Expand Program to Improve Veterans’ Access to Child Healthcare Passes • Agape Dance Performance Raises Money For Cancer • Free CPR Class • I-You Venture’s Friendly Visitor Program • Call To Artists: Public Art Project at La Selva Beach Library National Agriculture Day Spring Luncheon Protecting Mobile Home Owners No Stamp, No Problem: All Vote-by-Mail Ballots Now Come with Prepaid Postage Return Envelopes HBO, Red Cross Partner to Raise Awareness: Organization Suffering From Severe Shortage of Type O Blood Diversifying Cybersecurity: California Joins Partnership Encouraging Young Women to Explore Tech Careers Clam Chowder Cook-Off Successful Again: Annual Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Event Benefits Parks & Recreation Compassionate Volunteers Needed: Hospice of Santa Cruz County hosts Informational Gatherings Storefront Beautification Program
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Local History Celebrating 100 Years of the Cement Ship: Part 1, By Kevin Newhouse
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Letter to the Editor 13 Student Safety Exiting Busses, Cassidy Levesque & Caitlin Ryan, Rio Del Mar Elementary
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Featured Columnists 18 Coastal Rail Trail Progress, By Shannon Munz, Communications Specialist, Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission 21 Counting Down The Days, By Janet Payne Downs 23 When Enough Is Enough, By Ron Kustek 24 In This Together: Can You Remember these 10 Water Soundbites?, By Melanie Mow Schumacher, Soquel Creek Water District • ‘The Gift of Rejection’, By Joyce and Barry Vissell 25 Drug in Athletics: Part 2, By Ron Conte, Pharm.D. 27 Weeds Obviously Grow Like Weeds, By Tony Tomeo 30 Getting Involved Through County Commissions, By Zach Friend
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The Aces went on to beat the Pleasanton Panthers by 10 runs in the second game of the day. Strong Pitching by Derek “D-Rock” Allen, Connor “Big Red” Corlett, Finn Cormier, Luke “Shoe” Shoemaker and closing performances by Dylan “Rip” Bergh carried the Aces to the top seed going into day 2 of the tournament. After a leadoff home run by Dylan “Rip” Bergh the Aces trailed after the first inning during their first game of the second day of the tournament by allowing 2 walks and a 2 hits to score. A big home run by Gavin “Boss” Boston and hits by Cole “Driver” McGillicuddy, Dylan “Punisher” DiPalma, Dylan “Rip” Bergh, Jordan “J-Money” Ramirez and Finn Cormier proved too much for the Panthers as the Aces won by Mercy Rule to force a rematch in the Championship Game against the Prodigy Baseball club later in the day. The Aces found themselves playing for the Championship against the same team they tied the day before. While playing from behind 4-1 in the Championship game against Prodigy Baseball Club, Dylan “Rip” Bergh hit a two out grand slam homerun to take the lead 5-4. Stellar play
at 2nd base by Nick ‘Hollywood” Bjorn helped solidify the defense. That proved to be all the Aces needed as Derek “D-Rock” Allen continued to pitch well for Aptos prior to Connor “Big Red” Corlett coming in to close the game out and deliver the Winter Blast Championship Trophy home to Aptos. “The boys played with grit and determination in the 4-4 tie with Prodigy Baseball to earn the top seed going into day 2. They came from behind in both games on the Championship day of play. They never got down on each other and picked up one another on their way to winning the tournament. That’s what good teamwork and sportsmanship is all about.” said Manager, John Bergh. Derek “D-Rock” Allen earned MVP Honors for the tournament and the Aptos
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Aces 10U team celebrated their victory in front of the NCTB Tournament Pavilion, taking turns posing for pictures with the team trophy and showcasing their medals and hardware before the short drive home from Sunnyvale. The Aptos Aces have multiple age groups representing Aptos in tournaments around California. Playing for the Aces provides an opportunity for young baseball players to go against baseball programs big and small around Northern California to test their abilities and hone their skills in a competitive environment. n ••• For more info contact: Team Manager, John Paul Bergh at john@sunmetrics.com Cover Photo: Aptos Aces Pose with the Winter Blast Championship. • FRONT ROW (from left): Finn Cormier, Cole “Driver” McGillicuddy, Derek “D-Rock” Allen, Nick “Hollywood” Bjorn, Gavin “Boss” Boston, Jordan “J Money” Ramirez, and bat boy Rider Bergh • BACK ROW (from left): Dylan “Punisher” DiPalma, Max “Primetime” St. Denis, Luke “Shoe” Shoemaker, Dylan “Rip” Bergh, Connor “Big Red” Corlett. Manager John Bergh, Coaches Steve Allen & John “Captain Morgan” St. Denis.
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Second Harvest Food Bank Honors ‘Hunger Fighters’
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2019 Hunger Fighters of the Year: Debra Kennedy and Dick Peixoto Debra Kennedy ebra Kennedy will be honored Hunger Fighter of the Year for her many, many years of dedication to feeding the hungry in her community. Debra was raised in Washington D.C., the youngest of 4 girls. Her husband, William, was also from back east, and his career in the Army transferred them to The Presidio in San Francisco until William retired from the service. They were offered relocation Debra Kennedy assistance to anywhere in the US, and the couple chose rural Watsonville. This was about 50 years ago when there were only a few houses on their street. Debra and William raised four children — all of whom went to Aptos High School — in the home that Debra still lives in today. The young family had animals and they grew their own vegetables. Debra enjoyed raising her children there while also working for the phone company, where she worked for 30 years. William and Debra joined All Saints Episcopal Church, which serves both English and Spanish-speaking parishioners. They became members of the Vestry, and volunteered to serve meals to homeless people. In the beginning, the program was held at the church, and then later it relocated to the armory, which, at that time, was near the Watsonville Airport. For about 20 years, Debra and William fed the homeless through that program, and then William signed them both up to volunteer with the Salvation Army. Every Tuesday night for the past 35 years, Debra has been the captain of a team, which provides 75-100 meals to the hungry each week. As she steps down from her leadership role with the Salvation Army, everyone who has known her through her involvement with the community will miss her smile and her dedication.
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Debra was nominated by members of her church because they knew about her years of volunteering, and wanted her to be recognized. Words such as “faithful, “valuable”, and “selfless” to describe her. Debra’s unwavering commitment to serving others resonated with the Selection Committee. “What a heart!” said Susan True, CEO of the Community Foundation of Santa Cruz County. “For a person to be so giving for so many years is incredibly special. If anyone deserves to be Hunger Fighter of the Year, it’s Debra Kennedy.” Second Harvest Food Bank of Santa Cruz County is pleased to award Debra Kennedy the 2019 Hunger Fighter of the Year Award for her outstanding dedication to her community and for her decades of service helping the hungry. Dick Peixoto ick Peixoto, the man behind Lakeside Organic Gardens, is being honored as Hunger Fighter of the Year for his generous contributions to Second Harvest Food Bank and to his community. In addition to the food bank, he has donated to numerous other local non-profit organizations, shelters, cancer support netDick Peixoto works, scholarships, and resources for youth and their families. A native of the Pajaro Valley, Dick’s interest in agriculture began with his grandfather, who emigrated from the Azores in Portugal. The elder Peixoto started a potato farm here in the valley, and later on, his son, Dick’s father, became the commercial fertilizer and chemical supplier for the majority of the valley’s farmers. As a young man, Dick started out as a conventional farmer and then later converted to organic farming. Today Lakeside Organic Gardens is the largest family-owned solely organic vegetable farm in the United States.
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Celebrating 100 Years of the Cement Ship Part 1 By Kevin Newhouse
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round the world there are certain landmarks that are so well known, it is impossible not to associate them with the city/town in which they are located. Paris has the Eiffel Tower. New York has the Statue of Liberty. San Francisco has the Golden Gate Bridge. And in Aptos, we have the Cement Ship. If we had to pick a mascot for our town, it would be the Cement Ship. Although there are many wonderful and beautiful reasons to love Aptos, I think it is safe to say the Cement Ship is what most people think of when they think of Aptos. She has played an integral part in the identity of Aptos ever since her arrival in 1930. Her story, however, actually begins in 1918 when the United States Shipping Board had announced that it would build a fleet of thirty-eight 7,500-ton concrete ships. As it turns out, only eight of these ships were actually completed. The SS Palo Alto (more commonly known in Aptos as the Cement Ship) was the first to be launched on May 29, 1919, which makes this a very special year. This is the year we celebrate her 100th birthday! Let’s just get this out of the way before we go any further. I am fully aware that the Cement Ship is not an accurate nickname for the Palo Alto. She is actually made from concrete, which in her case is one part Portland cement (from Davenport) to two
parts of aggregate (one third sand and two for these concrete ships was made. Why thirds gravel.) So … technically, she should concrete you may be wondering? Seems counterintuitive to build something you be called the Concrete Ship. But lets face it, Cement Ship rolls off want to float on water out of something that normally sinks the tongue much right? better than Concrete ... lets face it, Cement Ship Early on, most Ship, and since I grew rolls off the tongue much ships were built of up calling her the wood until steel Cement Ship, that is better than Concrete Ship, ships all but replaced how I still refer to her and since I grew up calling them. But war today. her the Cement Ship, that is rations had greatly The U.S. had how I still refer to her today. reduced the stockdeclared war on piles of steel and Germany in 1917 and WW1 was in full effect when the order recent attempts at building concrete
ships had proven successful. The cost, stability, ease of repair, immunity to fire and corrosion, insulation, and cleanliness were all benefits of a cement ship so the order was placed. Fortunately for the world, the war ended on November 11, 1918, when Armistice was signed. Unfortunately for the ships, the demand for concrete ships had all but disappeared and before they were even finished, they were no longer needed. However, as I mentioned, eight of these concrete ships were built to completion, the Palo Alto being one of them. She was built by the SF Shipbuilding Company at the US Navel Shipyard on Government Island, which is in the harbor between Oakland and Alameda. Measuring in at 435 feet, she cost an estimated $1.5 million to build with a 2,800 horsepower steam engine, bronze fittings, an eleven ton bronze propeller fifteen feet in diameter, a fifteen-ton rudder, decks of white Norwegian ash, and a tile-floored gallery. She had fourteen watertight oil compartments with a total carrying capacity of 3 million gallons. Today’s supertankers hold an average of 84 million gallons but for her day, the Palo Alto was a sizeable ship. “Cement Ship” page 8
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Branciforte Middle School Joins Cabrillo Advancement Program T he Cabrillo College Foundation has extra-curricular activities that sustain their received an anonymous gift of $1.7 commitment to prepare for college. Stumillion promised over the next five dents who complete CAP receive $3,000 in years to add Branciforte Middle School to scholarships upon high school graduation the Cabrillo Advancement Program (CAP). for their first and second years at Cabrillo. CAP has shown amazing success in Once the investment has matured, this endowed funding will cover tutoring, high school graduation and college-going mentoring, and all CAP activities for 70 rates compared to similar populations. students each year. CAP is a permanent Last year, 75% of CAP high school seniors program offered to the low-income youth reported going to college — either to of our county and has been funded pri- Cabrillo or directly to a four-year university, exceeding the college enrollment marily with private donations. Liz Dominguez, who coordinates the benchmark of 49%. “CAP is successful because it connects program at Cabrillo, is thrilled to serve additional students. “Adding B40 is a students and their families to the idea of dream come true! We welcome our new college completion early in the primary students and their families to CAP. I look school career,” said Matt Wetstein, Cabrillo forward to being part of our new stu- College President and Superintendent. “In doing so, we hope to dents’ college bound ignite a spark in stujourney.” The first 10 students from dents that gets them CAP is designed Branciforte Middle School involved in their comto increase the acawill be inducted into the munity and in our demic success of low-income students CAP Program March 5, 2019, College, leading them and to support their 6:00 p.m. at the Crocker to reach the long-term goals that they want preparation for Theater. to achieve in life.” attending college. About The Cabrillo CAP includes 350 College Foundation participants throughout Santa Cruz County. CAP scholars are selected through he Cabrillo College Foundation is a nona process open to students who qualify for profit organization established in 1962 free or reduced lunches. to raise private donations for the support Beginning with the first year of middle of Cabrillo programs. Private support is school and continuing through high used for student scholarships, research and school, CAP students receive after-school educational programs, faculty and departtutoring and participate in counseling and mental support, facilities, and equipment.
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arlier this month, the Board of Directors for both Central Fire and Aptos la Selva Fire Protection Districts voted to enter into a shared services agreement for both of their respective Fire Prevention Divisions. This joint operation is an effort to combine services and cut costs for both Fire Districts. The Boards also approved a name change from Fire Prevention Bureau to the Community Risk Reduction (CRR) Division. CRR personnel will retain their autonomy as members of their respective Fire Districts. However, personnel from both agencies will report to one Fire Marshal and work from one office. The CRR Division will now be located in the Aptos la Selva Fire Administration Office located at 6934 Soquel Drive, Aptos. The relocation will be effective on April 1, 2019. ••• If you have any questions regarding shared services, please contact Fire Chief Steven Hall directly at (831) 479-6842). www.aptosfire.com
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Dignity Health Expands Pediatric Services D ignity Health Medical Foundation announced today that they have expanded their pediatric services in Aptos with the addition of longtime Aptos residents and highly regarded pediatricians Cory Parello, MD and Jill Parello, MD. They will also be joined by Dignity Health Medical Group pediatrician Stephanie Graziani, DO to offer expanded pediatric access and services to the community at 105 Post Office Drive, Ste F. in Aptos. “We are committed to providing high quality pediatrics services to Aptos families,” said Dr. Jill Parello. “We look forward to joining the Dignity Health team as they expand their pediatric services in Aptos.” Dr. Jill Parello has been practicing pediatrics in Aptos for 12 years. She graduated from the American University of the Caribbean and completed her residency at Dignity Health’s St. Joseph’s Hospital in Phoenix, AZ. Specializing in pediatrics and ado-
lescent medicine, Dr. Cory Parello is also a graduate of the American University of the Caribbean and has special clinical interest in obesity and sports medicine. Dr. Graziani graduated from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed her residency at University of Hawaii. She is passionate about preventative medicine and helping children set a strong foundation for a healthy and vibrant life. “We have had the privilege of serving the primary care needs of the Aptos community and are thrilled to now add pediatric services,” said Jerry Souza, Executive Director for Dignity Health Medical Foundation in Santa Cruz. “By adding these local pediatricians we are now able to offer a comprehensive array of health care services for every family member that is delivered conveniently close to home.” For questions or to make an appointment with a pediatrician in Aptos, please call 831.612.6264 or visit www. dhmf.org/dominican.
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This office will be the second Aptos location for Dignity Health Medical Group, which already has family practice location at 9515 Soquel Drive, Suite 100. With this new location, Dignity Health Medical Group will have 18 convenient locations across Santa Cruz County. Dignity Health Medical Group also serves pediatric patients at their Capitola location on 1820 41st Avenue, Suite D. Dignity Health Medical Group – Dominican, a service of Dignity Health Medical Foundation, is committed to serving the health care needs of Santa Cruz County. “Cement Ship” from page 6
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Due to her size, she had to be launched sideways. So at 2:15pm, on May 29, 1919, Mrs. Anna May Wig shattered a bottle of champagne against her bow, and the Palo Alto slid to starboard down the wooden ways into the water creating a sizable wave in the harbor! She was commissioned in October 1920, and lay at anchor, virtually discarded in Oakland and Benicia for the next four years. Her only voyage under her own power took place on January 2, 1921, when she sailed across San Francisco Bay to the Hunter’s Point dry dock. There was an offer to purchase the Palo Alto and her sister-ship the Peralta by a man who wanted to sink them for breakwater. The offer was declined because both ships were new, seaworthy, and at least suitable for oil storage. The Shipping Board finally sold her on December 22, 1924, at the surplus-scrap
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price of $18,750 to the Oliver Olson Company. Although Olson had intended on using her for oil storage, the market never materialized and the Palo Alto was towed to the Moore Shipbuilding Company in Oakland. Next month my article will look at her journey to Aptos and her glory days as an “Entertainment Ship.” The Aptos History Museum has teamed up with State Parks and other community volunteers to plan a very special series of events to celebrate this occasion, including a history presentation at the Rio Sands Hotel on May 18th, a musical performance on May 19th at Cabrillo, and a party on June 1st at the Seacliff Visitor Center. More details to come! n ••• 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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Celebrating Artichokes for 60 Years
Castroville’s Annual Artichoke Food & Wine Festival Returns in June
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n 1959, the Central Coast community gathered to celebrate the harvest of the iconic vegetable and the region that became known as the “Artichoke Center of the World.” In June of this year, festival goers will gather again, this time to celebrate the 60th anniversary of what is now known as the Castroville Artichoke Food & Wine Festival, set for June 1-2, 2019, at the Monterey County Fair & Event Center in Monterey. California’s artichoke history begins in 1922 when the first artichoke shoots were planted in Castroville. Today, more than nine decades later, nearly 100 percent of America’s fresh artichoke supply is grown in California and nearly two-thirds is grown near the small town of Castroville. The first Artichoke Festival was held in 1959 under the sponsorship of the Marinovich Marching Units, with the assistance of the Castroville Rod and Gun Club. In 1961 it was a joint venture of the Marinovich Marching Units and the Castroville Chamber of Commerce to produce a larger
“Hunger Fighters” from page 5 The company’s earth-friendly practices keep local honeybees safe and protect the fragile ecosystems of the wildlife refuges, state and national parks and wetlands that are on or near Lakeside’s land. Lakeside Organic Gardens is a family business, which includes Dick’s wife, Marisela, and their three children; Rickey, who is a tractor operator for Lakeside, Amanda, who works in accounting, and his eldest daughter, Ashley, helped Dick start The California Grill. The California Grill is the family’s restaurant in Watsonville. All of the restaurant’s organic vegetables are grown by Lakeside Organic Gardens, and the daily menu features fresh meats, breads, desserts and juices, all sourced from local suppliers. Local is what it’s all about for Dick. The Pajaro Valley has been good to him and he wants to return the favor. “I have always felt very fortunate to be part of this community,” says Dick. “So, when things began to go well for Lakeside, I wanted to give back, to ‘pay it forward’”. His charitable giving focuses on local
festival, and Sally DeSante was chosen as the first Artichoke Queen. In 1963, 1964, and 1965 it was solely sponsored by the Castroville Chamber of Commerce under the direction of the Artichoke Festival Board with Bill Price, one of the originators of the festival idea.
The festival’s live entertainment lineup, free with festival admission and held on the Main Stage. Over the years, the Castroville Artichoke Festival has been dedicated to informing attendees about the unique properties of artichokes, showcasing
dozens of delicious artichoke dishes, cooking demonstrations, and field tours. A wine and beer garden, live entertainment, arts and crafts booths, and artichoke eating contests add to the festive atmosphere. n For more information: https://artichokefestival.org
non-profits like the food bank, Jacob’s Heart, the Katz Cancer Resource Center at Dominican Hospital, and Monarch Shelter Services. Dick believes that when the quality of life of individuals is improved, the community as a whole becomes stronger. As he looks ahead to the future, Dick envisions developing a learning center that would focus on agriculture, specifically organic and sustainable farming. “There are so many great things happening in farming right now. The interest in organic food has never been higher, and there is all kinds of high-tech equipment. A lot of kids don’t think about going into farming, but we really need them. I’m imagining a place where we can educate young people and show the public what farming all about.” Second Harvest Food Bank of Santa Cruz County is pleased to award Dick Peixoto the 2019 Hunger Fighter of the Year Award for his incredible generosity to the community. The food bank is grateful for his sponsorship, his financial support, and the hundreds of thousands of pounds of food that he has donated which have provided
over 4 million healthy meals for families, veterans, children and seniors in our local community. n ••• The Second Harvest Food Bank 2019
Hunger Fighters of the Year will be honored at the food bank’s Annual Awards Dinner on March 6. For more information or to purchase tickets: https://give.thefoodbank.org/ campaigns/9715-annual-awards-dinner-2019
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Bill to Expand Program to Improve Veterans’ Access to Child Healthcare Passes T he U.S. House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed the Veterans’ Access to Child Care Act, H.R. 840, to break down barriers for veterans to access healthcare. This legislation will make permanent the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Child Care Pilot Program and expand it so that veterans across the nation who are parents, grandparents, or other caretakers of young children have a convenient, costfree child care option when they have VA medical appointments. Congressman Jimmy Panetta (D-CA-20) was the Democratic lead with Congressman Rodney Davis (R-IL-13) on an amendment to expand eligibility for childcare assistance to certain instances in which the veteran receiving covered health services is not the primary caretaker.
“Congress must keep our promise to our nation’s veterans by not only providing the care our veterans have earned and need, but breaking down barriers to accessing that care. Ensuring they have access to child care will empower them to use VA healthcare services, including mental health services,” said Congressman Panetta. “I was proud to work together with colleagues on both sides of the aisle on this important legislation. I look forward to seeing this legislation passed in the Senate and signed into law.” In 2011, Congress created a pilot program to provide free childcare for qualified veterans using VA healthcare services at a limited number of participating sites around the country. Since then, the
program has been very popular with the veteran community. A VA report issued in 2015 estimated that over 10,000 children had used the program through the end of FY 2014, and many more have used it since that report was issued. Women veterans used the service at a rate four times their population among the veteran community at large, indicating the program is working for the growing population of women veterans and their families. According to a VA Satisfaction Survey of veterans who have used the pilot program, a majority responded that, without the available child care, they would have brought their children to their appointment or cancelled their appointment altogether. Congress has reauthorized this popular
and successful program four times, and unless Congress acts again, it will expire on October 1, 2019. The Veterans’ Access to Child Care Act would make the pilot program permanent and expand it to include every VA facility in the nation. ••• For more information: Sarah Davey (202) 225-2861 Sarah.Davey@mail.house.gov
I-You Venture helps connect seniors and residents to the community, as many of the men and women in these facilities are often alone and forgotten. Our Friendly Visitor Program and volunteers help residents overcome this isolation. I-You Venture volunteers are involved in a broad range of activities including one-to-one visits or assisting with group visits such as music, movement, games or reading. This is a rewarding experience for both seniors and volunteers. Volunteers benefit by building caring relationships and sharing the experiences of others! For further information contact the Family Service Agency of the Central Coast: I-You Venture Program, 104 Walnut Avenue, Suite 208, Santa Cruz, CA 95060. Phone: (831) 459-8917 ext. 205; Email: Cleveland.n@fsa-cc.com ••• Call To Artists: Public Art Project at La Selva Beach Library n artist will be selected to create a site-specific public art component for newly renovated La Selva Beach Public Library. The proposed artwork should
enhance the visitors’ experience and should also help create a unique identity for the library. In particular, artists should consider the setting, context, and history of the area and the town of La Selva Beach, as well as literary themes, as sources to draw from for their proposals. The budget for the public artwork, which includes all costs associated with, but not limited to design, materials, travel, insurance, fabrication, installation, and documentation of the artwork, is $4,500. A “Call to Artists” which includes detailed information about the application process, as well as the site plan and other materials, is available on the County Parks website: www.scparks. com. n The deadline for submitting a proposal is March 15, 2019.
COMMUNITY BRIEFS Agape Dance Performance Raises Money For Cancer gape Dance Academy presented Jacob’s Heart Children’s Cancer Support Services with a donation of $6,000. Raised by the community at the 2018 Nutcracker. They hope to double the effort for the 2019 Nutcracker performances. Lori Butterworth, (Jacob’s Heart Founder and Santa Cruz’s Woman of the year), along with friends, received the donation from Melanie Useldinger, director and owner of Agape Dance Academy. Supervisor Zach Friend, Lori Butterworth and Cole Rossi explain the importance of Jacob’s Heart at The 2018 Agape Dance Nutcracker. Zach Friend and Lori Butterworth as well as other community leaders also donated their time to perform in the sold out performances of the Nutcracker at Cabrillo Crocker Theater. For more information contact: Agape Dance Academy https://agapedance.com or Jacob’s Heart Children’s Caner Support Services https://jacobsheart.org
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National Agriculture Day Spring Luncheon D oron Comerchero, Founder and Executive Director of “Food What?,” will be the Featured Speaker at the 2019 National Agriculture Day Spring Luncheon to be held on Wednesday, March 13th. The title of his speech will be, “Agriculture, a Learning Tool for Youth.” The Santa Cruz County Farm Bureau in conjunction with the organization, Agri- Culture, will again host the National Agriculture Day Spring Luncheon. The luncheon will be held on Wednesday, March 13, 2019 in the Heritage Hall located at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds. Tickets are $50 per person. Reservations and sponsorships for the luncheon are available on our website. http://www. sccfb.com/news/national-agricultureday-spring-luncheon/ or call (831) 724-1356. One of the highlights of the National Agriculture Day Spring Luncheon will be the presentation of the Al Smith Friend of Agriculture Award. Al Smith was the founder of Orchard Supply Hardware and donated 3,000 acres (Swanton Pacific
A record-setting crowd attended the 2018 National Agriculture Day Spring Luncheon. Ranch) in the north coast to Cal Poly. The This year’s award will be presented by last ranch has row crops, timber and even a year’s honoree, Santa Cruz County Bank one-third-scale railroad, which was Al’s (represented by Fred Caiocca). hobby. Farm Bureau and Agri-Culture coThe award is presented annually to sponsor a poster contest (grades K-6) and an individual, business or organization poetry contest (grades 7-12) in Santa Cruz not involved in production agriculture but County and Pajaro Valley schools. The one who has done much for the industry. winning entries will be displayed during the
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luncheon and a placemat featuring the 2018 poster contest winner, Balam Landaverry, 2nd grader from Holy Cross School in Santa Cruz will be used on the tables. Also on the placemat will be the 2018 poetry contest winning entry by Kayley Batt, 7th grader from Monte Vista Christian School in Watsonville. Approximately 20,000 placemats will be distributed to restaurants throughout Santa Cruz County. This year’s contest winners will be introduced at the luncheon. Another feature of the National Agriculture Day Spring Luncheon is the presentation of the Jimmie Cox Memorial Scholarship. American AgCredit has again teamed up with the Jimmie Cox Memorial Scholarship to make a $4,000 scholarship for a student entering or currently enrolled in college and majoring in agriculture. n ••• For more information contact the organizations at (831) 724-1356 or Email at sccfb@ sbcglobal.net. Cover Teaser: Meghan Clifton, Senior at St. Francis High School, receives the 2018 Jimmie Cox Memorial Scholarship
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Protecting Mobile Home Owners A ssemblymember Mark Stone (D-Monterey Bay) has introduced Assembly Bill 705, a measure to increase protections for mobile home owners facing displacement. AB 705 will ensure that if a mobile home park is approved to be converted or closed, the displaced homeowners will receive compensation to allow them to relocate into adequate replacement housing in other mobile home parks. “Mobile home parks are often the last affordable housing option that California seniors and families have. When park owners decide to close or convert their parks, we need to make sure there are protections in place to ease the financial burden of relocation,” said Stone. Mobile home parks are an important source of affordable housing and it is estimated that the state has approximately 7,000 mobile home parks, which provide a home for over 700,000 Californians. In mobile home parks, people own their mobile homes but not the land beneath it. Additionally, despite their name, mobile homes are often difficult to relocate and the cost of moving a mobile home from one park to another can be substantial. And, even when a mobile home can be moved, it can be difficult for owners to find open spaces at other parks. Though existing law requires the preservation of affordable housing in mobile home parks, its enforcement mechanisms are vague, which often results in the permanent loss of housing for low-income mobile home park residents. AB 705 seeks to clarify and strengthen the protections given to mobile home owners who face displacement due to park closures and conversions.
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Michelle Smith, State President of GSMOL states, “Affordability is the basis of mobile home living. The Golden State Manufactured-Home Owners League, Inc. (GSMOL) is proud to work with Assemblyman Mark Stone, a champion of people living modestly. When manufactured park owners, who are also the landlords, decide to close a mobile home park to make more money on the land, AB 705 would ensure local governments are provided the information needed to make thoughtful and humane decisions. And, when homeowners are forced to relocate as result of the park closure, the bill protects affordability through proper mitigation by the park owner.” The California Rural Legal Assistance Foundation said, “We are pleased to work with Assemblymember Stone on this critical set of solutions to help protect vulnerable homeowners. It’s time for the state to act to protect seniors, veterans and families who risk losing their homes.” Despite California’s increasing population during the last two decades, data from the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) indicate that more than 15,000 mobile home spaces were lost during that timeframe. n ••• For more information: https://a29.asmdc.org Photos Credit: Lori Landino
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“Red Cross” from page 14 Recent snowstorms and severe weather in many parts of the country have forced hundreds of blood drive cancellations, causing more than 20,000 blood and platelet donations to go uncollected. Individuals of all blood types – especially type O — are asked to make an appointment to donate blood or platelets by downloading the free American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood. org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800733-2767). n ••• Bleed #ForTheThrone Aptos Mar 13: 12:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., Resurrection Church, 7600 Soquel Drive Ben Lomond Mar 22: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day
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Clam Chowder Cook-Off Successful Again
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he Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and City of Santa Cruz Parks & Recreation Department announced that the 38th Annual Santa Cruz Clam Chowder Cook-Off raised $87,750 for City of Santa Cruz Parks & Recreation Department pro-
grams this year. The event has raised over $1,577,250 for Parks & Rec since it started in 1981. Chef Maya Cervado claimed the top Professional Boston Chowder prize for Rosie McCann’s Irish Pub & Restaurant.
The popular restaurant has locations in downtown Santa Cruz as well as Santana Row in San Jose. Chef Cervado has a history of success at the event, Rosie McCann’s won 2nd place for their Boston Clam Chowder last year. Chef Cody Yungmeyer led Malone’s Grille in Scotts Valley to a 2nd place finish, and Chef Alan Vonderwerth from MacKenzie Bar & Grill at Pasatiempo Golf Course in Santa Cruz brought home a 3rd place for their Boston chowders. Midgley’s Public House in Stockton was once again the winner for Best Professional Manhattan. Chef Michael Midgley is best known for his appearances on Bravo TV’s Top Chef and Food Network’s Cut Throat Kitchen. Midgley has competed in the Santa Cruz Clam Chowder Cook-Off and the Santa Cruz Chili Cook-Off for the past five years, and typically places near the top. Chef Tim McGregor from Seascape Beach Resort in Aptos took 2nd place, and Shelly Ballard from Cucina Bambini,
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Trail is also seeing some movement as the topics, including Aesthetics, Agricultural Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR) Resources, Biological Resources, Cultural for the proposed North Coast Rail Trail Resources, Geology/Soils, Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Hazards/ Project was released in Hazardous Materials, February. This section H y d ro l o g y / Wa t e r of the rail trail is a 7.5Quality, Noise, Transmile multi-use bicycle p o r t a t i o n / Tr a ff i c , and pedestrian trail and Tribal Cultural that would extend Resources. along the rail corridor The Final EIR from Wilder Ranch includes an evaluState Park in the south ation of two trail to Davenport in the alignments, the Pronorth in unincorposed Project (Coastal porated Santa Cruz Side) and Alternative County. North Coast rail right of way 1 (Trail Only), at an In addition to the trail, the project includes improvements to equal level of detail. Under the Proposed three existing parking areas with connec- Project, the railroad tracks would remain tions to the trail: Davenport Beach, Bonny in place and the multi-use trail would be Doon Beach, and Panther/Yellowbank located next to the tracks on the coastal side. Under Alternative 1, the railroad Beach. Prepared in compliance with the Cali- tracks and ties would be removed, and the fornia Environmental Quality Act, the EIR multi-use trail would be located on the rail identifies potentially significant impacts bed. Additionally, the EIR includes evaluto a number of required environmental ations of Alternatives 2 (Inland Side), 3 (Farmers’ Alternative), and 4 (No Project) in comparison to the Proposed Project. The Final EIR for the proposed North Coast Rail Trail Project is available at www. sccrtc.org/north-coast. A public hearing on the Final EIR is scheduled for March 7, 2019 at 9:30 a.m. at the County Board of Supervisors Chambers (701 Ocean Street, 5th Floor, Santa Cruz). n ••• For more information on the Coastal Rail Trail, visit sccrtc.org. If you have questions for the RTC or there are transportation-related issues you would like to see us cover, feel free to contact Shannon Munz, RTC Communications Specialist, at smunz@sccrtc.org. For more information on the RTC, visit sccrtc.org.
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Aptos High School Sports Updates Girls Basketball Crowned CCS Champs! HS defeated South San Francisco 58-37 and won the 2019 CCS D3 Girls Basketball Championship. It is their second CCS Championship in three years, winning in 2017 and in 1983. The team also won
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Cabrillo College Athletics Update Women’s Basketball • Beat Mission College to win a share of the conference title. • 2nd consecutive conference championship for the Lady Hawks • Heleyna Hill Voted MVP of the Coast Conference • 1st Team All Conference: Michaela Thornton & Maddy Miller • 2nd Team All Conference: Teal Maxiner & Veronica Johnson • Women will host College of the Siskiyous @ 5:30PM on Friday, March 1.
• Trey Whitley wins MVP of the Coast Conference • 2nd Team All Conference: Yeskin Williams • Honorable Mention: Lenorris Mincey • Men will host Canada College @ 7:30PM on Friday, March 1st. Baseball oach Kittle wins his 200th game as Head Coach of the Seahawks with a 4-1 victory over West Valley on Monday, Feb. 25th. n
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Boys Team Record: 18-12-0 (Leageu: 8-2) Coach: Brian Bowyer ~~ CCS Division 3 Tournament ~~ Feb 19: vs. Pajaro Valley: W 60-45 Feb 21 (Semifinals): vs. Soquel: W 54-44 Feb 23 (Finals at Palo Alto HS) vs. Monterey: L 31-59 NorCal D IV State Playoffs Feb 26 (at Piedmont HS): vs. Piedmont: L 46-62 Soccer Girls Team Record: 13-1-6 (League: 6-1-3) Coach: Jordyn Ryfiak ~~ CCS Division 1 Tournament ~~ Feb 16 (Quarterfinal at Westmont HS): vs. Westmont (Campbell): W 4-2 Feb 20 (Quarterfinal at Christopher HS):vs. Christopher: T 0-0 n 19 / March 1st 2019 / Aptos Times www.tpgonlinedaily.com
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t is often said that the true beneficiaries of volunteering are the volunteers themselves. By giving of ourselves we nourish our souls and provide deeper purpose in our lives. Volunteer Visitors at Hospice of Santa Cruz County are understanding listeners, the ones who extend a hand to hold, provide companionship and presence or make it possible for a caregiver to have a few hours
of respite. Hospice of Santa Cruz County is seeking a range of volunteers including Pet Companions, Massage Therapists, Bi-Lingual volunteers and Military Veterans. The comprehensive 25-hour training begins April 10th in Watsonville. Applications are available online at www. hospicesantacruz.org or call Forbes Ellis, Director of Volunteer Services at 831.430.3000. ••• Curious about Becoming a Volunteer Visitor? ome and meet us at one of these casual gatherings over coffee designed to help interested community members learn more about becoming a hospice volunteer. Please stop by anytime during the hours listed below: • Tuesday, March 26, 1:00–2:00 pm at Gayle’s Bakery and Rosticceria, 504 Bay Avenue, Capitola • Wednesday, March 27, 10:00–11:00 am
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“Clam Chowder Cook-Off” from page 17 Other area professionals scoring high points from the public with “People’s Choice” Awards include last year’s Boston Division winner, Gigi Davis from Lulu’s Griddle in Monterey, for Boston and UCSC Redwood Sluggers for their Manhattan chowders. In the Amateur division, Roben Webb’s team Clamalicious “Clams of Anarchy” was once again selected Best Amateur Boston by the judges and “People’s Choice” voters. Manhattan Mad hatters won Best Amateur Manhattan. The Boardwalk and Parks & Rec have worked together for 38 years to host the Santa Cruz Clam Chowder Cook-Off at the Boardwalk. This was the third year the cook-off was held over two days, with amateurs competing on Saturday, February 23 and Professionals on Sunday, February 24. More than 73 different clam chowders were served over the two-day event. Parks & Rec uses the money raised to fund a scholarship program that allows children from low-income families to participate in their programs. n ••• For a complete list of both professional and amateur winners and a link to event photos visit www.beachboardwalk.com/clamchowder/ 20 / March 1st 2019 / Aptos Times www.tpgonlinedaily.com
Hospice of Santa Cruz County envisions a community where all people live and die with dignity. Since 1978, the organization has honored the choices of individuals and families by providing exemplary end-of-life care and grief support. As the county’s leading nonprofit provider of hospice care, the hospice program is enriched by community grief support, a children’s bereavement camp, transitional care and palliative care services, pet companion and music therapy programs, hospice care for veterans, and end-of-life education and outreach. Approximately 3,500 Santa Cruz County residents are served annually. n ••• For more information: www.hospice santacruz.org
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Counting Down The Days
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ell, the time has come, earlier than I thought. I cannot find a job, my unemployment checks will end in April, and last week I blubbered every day for seventeen minutes straight just thinking about this daunting and life-changing move. I have spent half my life in the Bay Area and the other half in Santa Cruz County. I am scared to move. But … a new adventure awaits in Friendswood, Texas, zip code 77546. Upon my arrival in Texas (approximately April 7th), a changed Janet will have emerged. I will be an open, humble, tolerant, non-swearing member of the Downs’ crew. I have been instructed by my friends to chin-up, move forward and look for the positive. They say,” You’ll be fine,” and “Think of it as an adventure.” So, I am embracing everything. And I will say “YES” to everything. Away goes the old me. I will now tolerate all children under the age of nine, which will be all four of them. I confess that I purchased a book about how to tame a toddler. But wait! Let me tell you how I’m getting there. First of all, on April 1st (yeah some joke) son Michael, age 40, will speed through the state of Texas, gas up in New Mexico, and fly through Arizona to the California border. From there, as you know, it’s a straight shot to Santa Cruz. I am hoping he will hotel it at least one night out of the 1,900 miles. After texting him twenty-seven times during his journey, I will be relieved to see him roll into my driveway, where I will have been sitting since the night before. His first words will be “Are you ready?”
By Janet Payne Downs “Yes, nice to see you too, Michael.” Wednesday is pack day, which could be a little antagonistic, because he will question particular items that he thinks I don’t need to bring. I will remain firm and remind him of the trip ahead, and our agreement that it was not going to start with an argument. Back to tightening things down with bungie cords, tarps, and whatever else we will use to contain my precious things. At some point he sleeps. Thursday is travel day, and no doubt Michael will want to get on the road at the fork of Hannah’s crack, as Janet Rosenberg says. I will have said my local goodbyes already, but will still be crying profusely. When we are finally ready to go, I will pull out the lengthy Rules of the Road, written by me. 1) Charlie and I will not, at any time, ride in my car, which is being towed. (That’s something Michael suggested, but he said he was kidding. Sort of.) 2) Michael will stop every two to three hours for bladder release and to walk Charlie. 3) He will not put sedatives in my coffee or in Charlies’ food. 4) Every sentence (by either of us) will begin with ‘This is so much fun!’ 5) Michael will not drive over seventy miles per hour. 6) Since it is probable that I will be hysterical and sobbing the first 5 hours, he will be gentle, loving, pat my knee, and tell me he understands. 7) No remarks about me taking Greyhound the rest of the trip. 8) He may NOT consume gassy food. 9) Charlie needs the back window down and it bothers the driver, Michael will remain silent. At that point, my son will sign the agreement. As of today, I have just begun to pack, and it’s still a month before we ‘hit the proverbial road’. But this is not the end of the road for me. Don’t forget to keep reading as I report and journal about the mishaps, misgivings, mistakes, and some misery on the road. Just kidding! Michael and I will have a ripping time and I can’t wait to get to Friendswood. n ••• Would love to hear from you, dear reader. You can reach me at msjpd46@yahoo.com
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When Enough Is Enough
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aving your exit strategy at the start of your business beats developing one when it may be too late. You’re so excited and energized when starting your new business. Each day you feel tremendous pride and energy to manage and grow your business. So when and how do you carve out the much-needed mental and emotional time to decide when you’re going to either leave or sell your business? There are many things that are out of our control which can happen at any time. We’ve seen it impact our friends and fellow business owners; losing their lease, or the owner gets sick, or a partner leaves the company, or the business starts a downward trend or the landlord increases the rent 50% ... any of these potential situations could also happen to you — so how will you plan for any of these situations — or be able to hopefully avoid any of them altogether? Starting your business is when you usually have the greatest clarity. Like any relationship, at the beginning you’re optimistic but also aware of both the good and bad things that can happen. We don’t approach these situations blindly … we keep our eyes open to all the possibilities and often play different scenarios in our brains. That’s the same thinking that will help you in planning your exit strategy. Choosing when is the right time to sell, close or leave the business is often determined by your sense of success. Do you measure success in profits? Dollars and cents? Length of time running your business? Being able to start any business from nothing? Having people admire you for being a business owner? Answering any and all of these questions will help you gauge your tolerance or ‘tipping point’ for when you execute your exit plan. Your exit plan will sometimes be based on whether you want the business to continue after you’ve departed. If you don’t care about the longevity of the business you created and built, then just selling to the highest bidder, or even
By Ron Kustek closing the doors forever may be your best option. On the other hand, if you’ve been an involved business owner in our local economy and community where people depend on your business for their employment and livelihood, you may be considering different sales options for your company. The most common way small business owners leave their business is by selling the business. You can sell your business to all your employees, thus forming a co-op, or you can sell your business to one key employee, or you can sell your business on the ‘open market’. These options may or may not involve carrying part of or the full loan for the new buyers, thus acting as the bank and financing your own sale. Though you will likely earn a respectable interest on the loan amount, this option has issues if you are more risk-averse and not wanting to act as a finance company. Thinking about the potential for things not working out is antithetical to what the usual entrepreneurial business owner does. We’re usually all in on our idea and commitment to making it successful. However, the first year of your business is the perfect time to consider the future, after you’ve made enough profits, or built a lasting
business which can be sold and/or taken over. Think about when you’ve succeeded in creating your ambitious dream and then choose to let it go for a different path of less stress, work, and perhaps enjoying family life more. NOW is the perfect time to decide when enough is enough - so that you plan today in order to execute your exit plan tomorrow! n ••• Ron Kustek is a business instructor at Cabrillo College.
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Can You Remember these 10 Water Soundbites?
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ith unlimited access to information and opinions in today’s modern world, it’s often hard to discern what is factual and what isn’t. With my busy schedule as a working Mom, juggling family life, my son’s sports schedule, and of course my hobbies too, I find that I seem to catch soundbites of current events and issues, and it’s often the more scintillating ones that get stuck in my head. In embracing Soquel Creek Water District’s core values of being open and transparent, and maintaining a website full of documents and information, the amount of information offered can be voluminous - and we don’t always provide information
By Melanie Mow Schumacher, Soquel Creek Water District
as succinctly or soundbite-y as we could. Thus, for this month, I’m going to distill some of the main points or facts that hopefully can get stuck in your head and you may remember when you’re having a lively discussion about MidCounty water issues. Are you ready? Okay, here goes... 1) Our shared groundwater basin is critically overdrafted and the only source of water supply, including for all the customers of Soquel Creek Water District and most mid-county residents.
2) Seawater contamination is occurring in our groundwater basin, polluting our groundwater. Preventing seawater from moving further inland is a critical task to protect the public and private wells that rely on that water source. 3) City of Santa Cruz water officials have publicly stated: “There is not enough surface water to reliably meet both the City of Santa Cruz’s needs and the needs that Soquel Creek has to protect the aquifer in their service area from seawater intrusion.” While you may
have heard misinformation about this, Santa Cruz has done extensive modeling and is not in a position to guarantee sufficient water to our agency to replace water provided by our Pure Water Soquel project. 4) The Pure Water Soquel project, which will use purified recycled water to create a seawater intrusion barrier in our groundwater basin, is very similar to successful projects already in operation. Orange County’s Groundwater Replenishment System has produced over 275 billion gallons of purified water to recharge its groundwater basin. “Water Soundbites” page 26
‘The Gift of Rejection’
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ejection can hurt. Perhaps a friend, partner, boss, sibling, parent, coworker can reject a person, someone you work out with at the gym, or even your grown child. Scientists are discovering that the hurt of rejection can be actually recorded within your body. My first memory of rejection was when I was thirteen years old. I went to a local elementary school that was a block from my home in Buffalo, New York. It was a small school and all of the students could walk to the school. It was in the lower middle class side of town. All of the students were friendly and the only thing that really mattered was that a person was nice to others. None of us had expensive clothes or houses. We had just enough, but nothing of excess. When we graduated from this sweet elementary school, we had to be bused three miles to a very expensive part of Buffalo called Amherst. This was the wealthiest school in the whole area. Those of us from little Windermere Elementary didn’t really fit in this expensive place because of our simple clothes and humble beginnings. But we did not know this, since it never mattered before. In my first year at Amherst, I was taking home economics and we were sewing.
One day, all of the sewing machines were busy and I had hand sewing to do. I noticed a group of girls on the other side of the room talking and laughing. I thought to myself, “They look like they are having fun. I’ll walk over and join them.” I didn’t notice at the time that all of these girls were dressed in very expensive clothes. In my elementary school anyone could join a group and be welcomed. Clothes never mattered. I walked over with my sewing in hand. When I got there, the girls looked at me in an unfriendly way. I innocently asked, “Is it OK if I join you?” I was surprised when they answered, “NO! We are the popular
group. Just go back to where you came.” I stood there stunned as my face reddened and tears came to my eyes. They repeated their words, “Go on back to the other side of the room.” Deeply embarrassed, I turned, walked back to the other side of the room, and sat by myself, the pain of rejection coursing through my body. It took several years for me to realize the gift that those girls actually gave me. The pain of that rejection strengthened in me a commitment to always be on the lookout for someone that might be feeling left out, and to try to include them. Ever since that day, I have not wanted to join anything that might be exclusive to others. In college I was invited to join several sororities. I refused them, even the most popular one that other freshmen women
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wished they could join. This desire to not exclude anyone has served us very well in our work. My beloved graduate teacher and friend, Leo Buscaglia, showed me a beautiful model of how to handle rejection. I was sitting outside of his office one day at the University of Southern California waiting to speak with him. He was meeting with the Dean of Students and other important faculty members. I could hear every word. They were telling him that his free class, Love, was an embarrassment to the university, and ordered him to cancel the class. This was the class that Leo enjoyed teaching the most, and it was so popular that, even though it was held in a very large room, it was always filled to overflowing. I attended this class every week and enjoyed it so much, and to this day use what he taught us. In a final statement the Dean said, “Leo, this class must stop right now. There will be no more discussion about it.” And with that, they all walked out of the room. I waited a few minutes and his secretary told me I could go in to see Leo. I asked him how he was doing and he replied, “I feel so sorry for those people, for I have so much love to give and they have rejected it.” That rejection gave Leo the push to leave his secure position at the university, and serve a much larger population. “Rejection” page 26
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Drug in Athletics Part 2
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n part one, I briefly outlined the “desired” effects of taking performance enhancing drugs (PEDs) for athletic competition. It is important to outline the other, or undesirable, effects of these drugs, particularly over the long term. ••• Stimulants ental alertness and aggressiveness do not equate with improved athletic ability. In fact, most athletes taking stimulants feel they are doing a lot better in athletic competition than what is proven to be true. These drugs produce increased heart rate and blood pressure which are not desirable effects when competing. Enlarged hearts have been associated with long term use usually resulting in some chronic heart conditions. Psychotic episodes are rare, but restlessness, sleeplessness, depression, and tics are not uncommon. Although cocaine is classified as a local anesthetic, the agent produces stimulant effects similar to amphetamines. Cocaine may produce more heart abnormalities. Marijuana lthough this drug relaxes an athlete facing major competition, it may also reduce coordination and cause mental impairment and imbalance. Certain forms of marijuana produce appetite stimulation leading to weight gain, but not an increase in muscle strength. Like stimulants, tolerance develops with these drugs, requiring more intake
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to get desired effects. It also follows that increasing the dose produces more undesirable effects. Androgens ome undesirable effects in both males and females include development of acne, bizarre behavior, forgetfulness, higher rate of clot formation, breast development (males), increased lipids, high blood pressure, insomnia, increased risk of prostate cancer & testicular atrophy (males). Females may also experience undesirable changes in the reproductive system, as well as excessive hair growth and hoarseness in voice. Glucocorticoids and Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents hese agents are used to decrease the inflammatory process and associated pain. If the inflammatory process is blocked by these agents, the true extent of muscle or bone damage is masked. Glucocorticoids, like prednisone, are notorious for causing many short- and long-term adverse effects, including heart arrhythmias, clot formation, impaired wound healing, multiple skin problems, increased blood sugar which may lead to diabetes, and steroid dependency. Loss of muscle mass with weakness, bone fractures and tendon rupture are not uncommon. A feeling of well being while taking steroids may be followed by depressive moods when a steroid course of therapy has finished. Irreversible damage
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to the adrenal glands is common with long term use as well as potassium loss, high blood pressure, and more. Non-steroidals, such as ibuprofen, generic Motrin and others, are not as harmful and not as effective as steroids. The most common side effects with non-steroidals are abdominal pain, constipation, dizziness, headache, and possible gastrointestinal bleeding. Unlike androgens and stimulants, these agents are not banned by all bodies overseeing athletic competition. Narcotics hese agents are reserved for moderate to severe pain. Like steroids and NSAIDs, they may mask the underlying reasons for pain. From my previous articles, the most common immediate side effects are gastrointestinal, mainly constipation and vomiting. There are many side effects, both short and long term. Rarely, an athlete may experience ‘clouded’ thinking which may be critical in athletic competition. Long term effects from narcotics may include both physical and psychological dependence if taken for longer than a twoweek period. Beta-Blockers hese agents are used mainly to treat high blood pressure and cardiac conditions. They also can cause a decreased heart rate. This translates as a calming or ‘steadying’ effect in athletic competition as needed in archery and the biathlon. The most severe long-term effect from these agents in a healthy individual would
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be the development of an abnormal heart condition. Erythropoietin Stimulating Agents asically these agents are known as “blood doping” drugs. ESAs may increase oxygen absorption, reduce fatigue and improve endurance by increasing the rate of red blood cell production. ESAs may also increase the repair of spent muscles during athletic competition. This agent may be most helpful for long distance runners and cyclists. ESAs may cause high blood pressure leading to a blood clot, heart attack, or stroke. Diuretics hese agents are often abused by athletes to excrete water for rapid weight loss and to mask the presence of other banned substances. Depending on the type of diuretic, adverse effects may include loss of sodium, potassium, dehydration, high blood sugar levels, a decrease in blood pressure, and much more. ••• This article is by no means a complete treatise about drugs in athletics. Hopefully, it sheds some serious concerns about the use of PEDs to attain success in athletic competition. I do provide a 3 to 4 hour seminar about Drugs in Athletics for athletes, parents of athletes, coaches, athletic directors, teachers, and the general public. n ••• If interested, contact me at rrxconte@ gmail.com.
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Unconventional love is in the air as March begins. Keeping your independence, whether in a relationship or not, is important to your feelings. You’ll find a way to make whatever comes your way succeed. You find yourself motivated to accomplish short-term goals mid-month. No time to waist, lots to get done and you’re ready to do it. You find your attention to detail focusing as the month comes to a close. You can’t stop thinking about your interests, so you might as well work on your projects until you’re done.
Taurus (April 21-May 21)
Keeping everyone (and yourself) in the loop is a problem early in the month, and technology isn’t your friend. Whether it’s your job or love life, keep your cool until you can reestablish proper communications. Mid-month is the time to make your move. Whether the goal is a financial decision or move on a relationship, now is the time to decide and take action. Late in March you find a need to keep your emotions in check, even while someone close to you is trying to force them out of control. This is not the time to let your guard down.
Gemini (May 22-June 21)
Communication is a struggle as the month begins, but it’s nothing you can’t handle. Keeping in touch with those you need too is definitely a priority. Mid-March finds you fighting against those who try to impede your march towards your goals. Keeping your spirits up and pushing through is the best tactic, and most frustrating for your nay-sayers. Late in the month things start to calm down, giving you a moment or two to relax, catch your breath and move forward once more with confidence.
Cancer (June 22-July 22)
Your internal alarms are blaring the first week of March — Keep your eyes and ears wide open for any problems coming your way. The better prepared you are, the less stress you’ll suffer to deal with the issues. Mid-month finds you inspired to tackle something you’ve been delaying. It no longer matters what was holding you back, now it’s time to move forward and get things done! Late in the month you realize something that’s important to you is in trouble. A relationship? A job? Now is the time to fight for what you want, before it’s too late.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 23)
Drama seems to have been in your life more than you’d like, and if anything it’s getting more intense as the month begins. If you were ever going to step back, take a deep breath and try to deal with it all calmly, now is the time. You find success mid-month, but don’t let the compliments (that you rightly deserve of course) go to your head. That’s when things will turn for the worse. Late in March you’ll be faced with some important fiscal choices. Make sure you don’t let any of them slip past your attentions. Seeing the whole picture and acting upon what you see is important for your financial health.
Virgo (Aug. 24-Sep. 22)
If you can be accused of anything, it’s being tidy to a fault, and that may cause you problems early in the month. But keeping your cool as you deal with any surprises that need addressing will help you get through these moments. You have new ideas and future goals bubbling up mid-March; nothing can match your desire to succeed. But don’t let any setbacks stop you from continuing to reach for those goals. As the month comes to a close, you find it hard to focus on reality when your dreams are so tempting, but all confusion starts to clear in the final days, leaving you refreshed and ready to continue.
Libra (Sep. 23-Oct. 23)
Answers are hard to find as March begins. Whether business, family or romance, uncertainty seems to be staring you in the eye. It’s going to take some creativity and research to find the answers you need. Keeping your focus will be important mid-month. Be calm, careful and determined as you worth though your problems. Missing something now could be catastrophic. Late in the month brings some relaxation, and it’s a nice time to let some romance (or peace and quiet) into your life.
Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22)
Confusion and problems seem to be in the air as the month begins. It may be a good idea to put off anything that doesn’t HAVE to be done in the first half of the month, otherwise be careful with anything you do have to deal with right away. You feel extra confident and self-reliant mid-month. Now is the time to push forward with personal projects, and definitely not the time to ask for any help. The chaotic nature of March continues until the end, making it hard to keep your focus on anything in particular. Taking a moment or more to relax, settle your mind or just take time off could be beneficial.
Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21)
You’re open to new experiences as the month begins. New friends? Talk to strangers? Try a new thing? All on the table, so don’t hold back. The energy is still high mid-March, but it could lead to some excess. It’s okay to do things on a whim occasionally, but too much can lead to lots of things that just take up space. Later in the month, something unexpected could bring down your mood. But all is not lost. If you keep your focus and maintain your drive, you could resolve the issue and regain your energy before the new month comes around.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 20)
Sometimes solutions seem just out of reach, and that’s how it feels as March begins. Continue to put your effort into finding them, but try not to let your emotions spin out of control while they elude you. Your problems seem to be lessening around mid-month, although they aren’t gone completely. Keep your spirits up as you struggle towards answers. Things are finally coming together late in the month, making it a good time to check on your financial goals and set aside projects. Time to get back on the horse!
“Water Soundbites” from page 24 And just down the coast, Pure Water Monterey is being built and expected to come on-line this year! 5) Purified recycled water is clean and safe. The science is in, and the facts are clear that purified recycled water is safe. State and federal regulations ensure that this is the case. Water is purified through a three-step, state-of-the-art process of microfiltration, reverse osmosis, and advanced oxidation with UV light. 6) No raw sewage at the purification facility. Pure Water Soquel is not a wastewater treatment plant. It will divert 25% of the average 8 million gallons a day of treated wastewater sent out to the Monterey Bay and purify it to create a droughtproof water supply that is regulated by the state to meet stringent water quality standards. This purified water is actually proven to be cleaner than treated groundwater and surface water sources. 7) New facility will fit with surroundings. The District will ensure that the new Pure Water Soquel advanced water purification facility will fit in with the buildings and surroundings in the area where it will be built. The purification
“Rejection” from page 24 He eventually became the most popular speaker in the U.S., traveling from city to city, speaking to sold out groups of at least ten to fifteen thousand each time. He had five books on the New York Times bestseller list at the same time, an honor no other author has ever had. That rejection certainly brought a great gift to Leo and the many millions who benefitted from his talks, books, and a hugging revolution that swept the country.
Aquarius (Jan 21-Feb. 18)
You’ll need to stay calm as your finances and schemes seem to be giving you problems as the month begins. Rushing to try and fix things without fully understanding what’s happening could potentially make things worse. Keep your cool and your patience and figure out what needs to be done and how long you’ll need to do it right. By mid-month you should be seeing the results and things should be on their way back to normal, if not actually improved! Late in March brings some happy surprises and new experiences. Take them all in and enjoy!
Pisces (Feb. 19-Mar. 20)
Things are rough early in the month. This may be a good time to take a break and leave your normal life behind a few days … or longer if you can. Opportunity seems to come for you mid-March, but it’s not going to catch you and drag you along. You have to be ready for it, reach out and grab hold. Late in the month romance is on your mind. Are you with someone that treats you well and gives you what you need? Respects and adores you? If not, maybe it’s time to consider what’s best for you.
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facility will not generate odors, traffic, or noise when operating. 8) Grant money helps lower the project cost of Pure Water Soquel. We are currently applying for state and federal grants that are specific to recycled water projects and projects that prevent seawater contamination. If awarded, we could reduce the project’s capital costs by up to half. 9) We must do something. No action is not the answer. The District and our community members have spent years evaluating the Pure Water Soquel project which is poised to move forward with coming on-line in 2022. If we don’t act now to protect our groundwater supply, the risk of further salt water contamination is imminent. 10) #Inthistogether This is our mantra and I hope it can become yours too! Our community is coming together to prevent our groundwater basin from further seawater contamination. Our water is groundwater ... Together, let’s protect it. 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.
When you feel this pain of rejection, know that a great gift will eventually come to you. Like Leo Buscaglia, know that you did not deserve to be rejected, that you are beautiful and have so much love and gifts to give. At age thirteen, I did not deserve to be rejected in such a cruel way, yet that rejection gave me a more compassionate heart and the sensitivity to include everyone. n ••• For more information on Joyce & Barry Vissell visit their website: SharedHeart.org
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ot many of our favorite plants grow like weeds. We must help most of them along, and give them what they want. A few might naturalize and perform well on their own, but if they do too well and become aggressive or invasive, they too become known as weeds. Although we might prefer some of our favorites to be easier to grow, we are probably fortunate that more do not do too well. Conversely, not many weeds are appealing plants when they invade our gardens. They might not be so disdainful if they provided fruit, vegetables or flowers, or were less aggressive with other plants. Instead, conquer and occupy useful space, consume resources, and then toss their seed for the next invading generation. Their aggressive invasiveness is what makes them weeds. There is no easy definition of ‘weed’. We know them only as unwanted plants, or plants where they are not wanted. Most are exotic (nonnative) plants that were once imported at a time when they were actually desirable. Some were vegetable or flowering plants grown in home gardens. Some were forage crops. Blue gum eucalyptus was imported for wood pulp. A few weeds are native. Weeds become weeds because they have distinct advantages. Most get an early start at the end of winter, while other plants are still dormant. Then, many weeds bloom and toss seed for the next generation earlier than other plants. Many lack the pathogens of their homelands. Weeds generally survive on fewer resources, or complete their life cycles before resources are exhausted.
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Most weeds are annuals, many are perennials, and some are shrubby or vining. A few are trees. One commonality is that they should be pulled as soon as they are big enough to get a grip on. They are easier to pull while the soil is moist from winter rain, and before they have dispersed their roots much. Some of the short-term annuals are pretty quick and sneaky about dispersing seed too! Weeds that are woody shrubs, vines or trees need to get pulled like the rest. If merely cut to grade, they will likely regenerate from their stumps, and need to be dug later. Highlight: English boxwood hile flashier but typically weaker modern cultivars of so many other specie are being developed, the most popular of the many cultivars of English boxwood, Buxus Sempervirens, remain the same. There is not much to improve Weeds are easier to pull now. on. Most cultivars get only a few feet tall, and are densely foliated with inch long evergreen leaves that are excellent for topiary and low formally shorn hedges. One of the difficulties with formal hedges, or any formal application, is replacement of any specimens that die. There are not very many of the different cultivars available locally; but it can be quite difficult to distinguish between some of them. One specimen of the wrong cultivar ruins conformity! Another concern is that the aroma of the foliage when disturbed may be objectionable to some. In the wild, English boxwood grows as small trees or rather larger shrubs with relatively open structure. Locally, such specimens are only very rarely found in old Victorian landscapes, such as at the Winchester House. ‘Suffruticosa’ is so compact that it popularly allowed to grow as unshorn and nearly spherical shrubs. ‘Argenteo-Variegata’, ‘Variegata’ and ‘Marginata’ are variegated. n Horticulturist Tony Tomeo can be contacted at 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.
ONGOING EVENTS Wednesday March 6 DINING FOR HISTORY AT CAFE RIO 3 pm - 9 pm, 131 Esplanade, Aptos Dine at Cafe Rio and a portion of the proceeds will go to the Aptos History Museum!
Sunday April 14 11TH ANNUAL FASHION SHOW! 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. It’s High Time for tea and fashion! Dust off your hats and sun dresses and enjoy an afternoon with your best friends at the beautiful Seascape Beach Resort. Shop & sip at the hottest trunk show of the year! Enjoy the fashion show featuring all the latest spring trends from local stores. Local vendors, local fashionfor the locals, joins us! For Details Call: 831-688-1467. Limited Vendors, Stores & Model Spots Available – Call us Today!
Wednesday May 22 30TH ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT 1-7 p.m., Seascape Golf Club Golfers dust off those clubs, business owners enjoy a day team building, vendors enjoy a business day out on the green. The day includes entertainment on the course, networking with other business professionals in the area, lunch, snacks, drinks, prizes, and ends with an award ceremony dinner. Come promote your business on the course! We hope to see you there! Cost: $150
ANNOUNCEMENTS SHOWTIME FOR LOCAL ARTIST Through February, Showtime Pizza, 7960 Soquel Drive, Aptos Local Artist Becky Olvera Schultz is showing her Native American-inspired clay/mixed-media art exhibit now at Showtime Pizza in Aptos. The exhibit will remain on display until the end of February. An award-winning artist, her work has been in galleries across American and featured in international magazines like Cowboys & Indians, Native Peoples and Wild West Magazine. For more information visit www.native-expressions.com JEWEL THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS: RED VELVET Ongoing thru Feb 17, Colligan Theatre 1010 River Street, SC This stirring drama transports audiences to the turbulent backstage world of London’s Theatre Royal in the early 1800s. Edmund Kean, the greatest actor of his generation, has taken ill and can’t go on tonight as Othello, leaving his company in disarray. A young American actor named Ira Aldridge arrives to step into the role, but no black man has ever played Othello on the English stage. His groundbreaking performance upends stage tradition and changes the lives of everyone involved. Lolita Chakrabarti’s multi-award-winning play uncovers the fascinating true story of a pivotal figure in theatre history. By Lolita Chakrabarti and directed by Bob Rumsby. For showtimes and other information, visit jeweltheatre.net or call 831-425-7506
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. Weekdays CASA ORIENTATIONS TO BECOME ADVOCATES FOR CHILDREN 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.casaofsantacruz.org or call (831) 7612956 XT.102 Mondays CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP 12-1 p.m., PAMF, 2850 Commercial Crossing, SC Katz Cancer Center, PAMF and Hospice of Santa Cruz County invite you to attend a Caregiver Support Group for those caring for someone with a serious illness. When a loved one is seriously ill, it can be a challenge for the entire family. In this ongoing support group, we will share stories, learn tools for coping and receive support from people who care. Contact Hospice of Santa Cruz County Grief Support Program. (831) 430-3078
Mondays & Wednesdays 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.
survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking survivors, and to listen or share experiences. Childcare provided on site. Spanish – Tuesdays 6:00-7:30 p.m. Servicios Monarca, 233 E. Lake Avenue, Watsonville (831) 722-4532 English – Wednesdays 6:00-7:30 p.m. Monarch Services, 1590 Seabright Avenue, SC (831) 425-4030 For more information, visit www.monarchscc.org
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
Tuesdays & Thursdays FREE PILATES CLASSES AT TEMPLE BETH EL 10 a.m., Temple Beth El, 3055 Porter Gulch Rd., Aptos Please join us every Tuesday and Thursday at 10 am in the social hall at Temple Beth El in Aptos (3055 Porter Gulch Rd) for a lively and challenging 60 minute Pilates Strength Class. The classes are free and everybody is welcome. Donation are welcome. For more information https://www.tbeaptos.org
WRITING/DISCUSSION MEETING 6:30-7:30 p.m., Christ Lutheran Church, Gazebo Room, 10707 Soquel Dr., Aptos, CA 95003 (At Hwy One and Freedom Blvd) Do you have a problem with food? Please check out our free, friendly 12-Step support group with the solution. All teens and adults welcome! For current times and locations of other meetings: www. santacruzoa.org/meetings. Or call our Hotline at (831) 429-7906.
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
BINGO 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 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.
BUSINESS DEBTORS ANONYMOUS 5:15-6:30pm, Calvary Episcopal Church, Parish Hall, 532 Center Street, Santa Cruz. We specifically focus on recovering from debting on one’s business. For more information: 831-425-3272. Tuesdays & Wednesdays SURVIVORS SUPPORT GROUPS Monarch Services offers a safe space to meet other
Second and Fourth Mondays SANTA CRUZ CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP 2:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m., Alzheimer’s Association, 550 Water Street, Ste. L2, Santa Cruz If you have a family member who has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia, a caregiver support group can offer you an opportunity to find out more about available community resources, learn from others who are going through similar experiences, and obtain additional educational materials. Open to family members, no fee. For more information about this and other support groups in the area, please call 800.272.3900 Mondays & Tuesdays WOMENCARE ARM-IN-ARM 12:30 - 2 p.m. WomenCARE ARM-in-ARM support group for women with advanced, recurrent and metastatic cancers. Meets weekly Mondays & Tuesdays, with a separate meeting every First and Third Tuesday every month. Registration required. Call 457-2273 for more information and to register. No cost to attend. www.womencaresantacruz.org
SANTA CRUZ ORCHID SOCIETY SHOW AND SALE Saturday March 2 • Sunday March 3 Saturday 9 am-5 pm • Sunday 10 am-4 pm, Cabrillo Horticulture Center, 6500 Soquel Drive Co-sponsored by Cabrillo Horticulture, this free event presented by the Santa Cruz Orchid Society will consist of an orchid show judged by American Orchid Society judges, orchid vendors, member sales, and demonstrations. To show your plants, register Friday, March 1, 5-7 p.m. at the Cabrillo Horticulture Center. No cost to attend. For more information, visit Santacruzorchidsociety.org, or find us on Facebook and instagram.
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR Third Sunday of Every Month SCIENCE SUNDAY Starts at 1 p.m., 100 Shaffer Road, Santa Cruz, 95060 Seymour Marine Discovery Center presents a public lecture from a marine scientist the third Sunday of every month. Topics are presented in an entertaining and easy-to-understand format, with up-to-date photos, video, and discussion. Science Sunday does not meet in December. For more info visit seymourcenter.ucsc.edu
ONGOING EVENTS cont. 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 has been an active group for over 20 years in the community. First meeting of 2018 will be February 28th. Thursdays FRIENDSHIP PUT TO MUSIC! 6:30 p.m., New Hall, La Selva Beach Club House, 3124 Estrella Ave. Classes every Thursday night. For more information call Sue Harris or Don Benson (831) 726-7053 or email at caller4u@att.net
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SANTA CRUZ DINNER CLUB EVENT Sunday March 3 5 p.m., various member homes throughout county Love to cook, entertain and socialize? Our dinner club events will be held in several homes throughout Santa Cruz County where members enjoy gourmet meals, fine wine and conversation. Joining the club provides a great opportunity to cook, to entertain, and to meet locals that share your interests. Want to join us? Learn more about the SC Dinner Club and the fun we have by contacting Rhonda Mills at info@SantaCruzDinnerClub.com 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.
LUCKY STEPPERS MODERN SQUARE DANCE 6:30 pm, La Selva Beach Clubhouse, 314 Estrella Ave., La Selva Beach, CA 95076 It’s fun and easy to do! Friendship put to music; family friendly. Class takes place every Thursday Night at our new home in La Selva Beach! (Take Mar Monte off of Hwy 1, turns into Playa Blvd., turn right DROP-IN GRIEF SUPPORT 12-1 pm, Hospice of Santa Cruz County, two locations: on Estrella) 940 Disc Dr., SV • 85 Nielson St., Watsonville For more information, contact Sue Harris or Don Benson at Hospice of Santa Cruz County is offering a drop-in grief support (831) 726-7053 or e-mail at caller4u@att.net. group for adults grieving the death of a family member or a friend. This group is a place where you can share stories, learn SAN LORENZO COMMUNITY BAND PRACTICE tools for coping, and receive support from people who care. SESSIONS For more information, please call (831) 430-3000. Pre7:30-9 p.m., San Lorenzo Valley High School Band Room (F-1) registration is required. The San Lorenzo Valley Community Band meets every Thursday at SLV High School. Dues are $30 a semester. First Fridays each month You must read music. FIRST FRIDAY ART TOUR Call Teresa at 336-8637. The First Friday Art Tour is a Santa Cruz Institute of Contemporary Arts event, managed in conjunction Second and Fourth Thursdays with the participating art venues. The event takes place year-round and illuminates some of the most talented CABRILLO HOST LIONS CLUB MEETINGS local artists from local galleries. 6:30 p.m., Aptos Village Park, 100 Aptos Creek Road. To find out where to participate in a First Friday art tour, visit Want to make a difference in our community? Join the Cabrillo Lions Club twice every month and see what you firstfridaysantacruz.com (Most galleries are open 12-9 pm for First Friday viewings.) can do to help in Santa Cruz County. Please RSVP cabrillolions@gmail.com FRIDAY SHAKESPEARE CLUB 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Peace United Church of Christ at 900 Last Thursdays each month High Street, Santa Cruz MONTHLY ARGENTINE TANGO AT STAR BENE Curious about Shakespeare? The Friday Shakespeare ITALIAN/ARGENTINE RESTARANTE Club members discuss the life, times, and influence of 4:30pm-9:30pm, Star Bene Italian/Argentene Restarante, William Shakespeare. 21245 East Cliff Dr. This is a night for true “Social Tango.” Order a wonderful For information, call 831-684-2832, or go to fridayshakespeare.org or facebook.com/fridayshakespeare. 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.
FRIDAY SHAKESPEARE CLUB OF SANTA CRUZ 10 am - noon, Peace United Church, 909 High Street This is the oldest women’s club in Santa Cruz. The club meets to study the life, works and times of William
YOUNG LADIES INSTITUTE SPRING RUMMAGE SALE Sat: 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Sun: 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Our Lady Star of the Sea Hall, 515 Frederick St. Santa Cruz Come and get your bargains at the YLI Rummage Sale. $5 a bag on Sun. For Information: 423-8141
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SANTA CRUZ CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP 5:30-7:00 pm, Alzheimer’s Association, 550 Water Street, Ste L2, Santa Cruz If you have a family member who has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia, a caregiver support group can offer you an opportunity to find out more about available community resources, learn from others who Shakespeare. Members share group readings and are going through similar experiences, and obtain additional insights, discuss history, and universal themes found in educational materials. Our evening Santa Cruz caregiver his plays and writings. support group meets on the first and third Wednesdays of For more information please call 831-684-2832 each month, without a fee. Open to family members. For more information about this and other support groups in Fridays thru Sundays the area, please call 800.272.3900 PLEIN AIR WATERCOLOR PAINTINGS EXHIBITION Noon-10 p.m., Mutari Chocolate House and Factory, 504 Front Saturday March 9 Street, Santa Cruz WORMSHOP INTENSIVE Aptos Artist David Pfost’s plein air watercolor paintings 10 a.m. – Noon, Live Oak Grange, 1900 17th Ave Santa Cruz of Santa Cruz County landscapes are on exhibit. WORMshop, an intensive class on worm composting Exhibit open until the end of December. (Geared for those with some experience composting) will be held as follows: Second Saturdays Each Month Upon completion of the workshop, GreenWaste 2ND SATURDAY ON THE FARM Recovery customers are offered a free backyard com11 a.m.-3 p.m., Ag History Project Center at the Santa Cruz posting bin or worm bin. Non-customers may purchase County Fairgrounds a bin a discounted price. Join us every 2nd Saturday on the Farm for free family Space is limited; advance reservation required. Call activities. Each month we select a new theme to highlight (831) 824-6484 or sign up online at goo.gl/Fw6BaK. historical agriculture with games, activities, and After submitting your request, you will be notified if you demonstrations that relate. We often have guest appear- are accepted in the workshop. ances from farm animals like llamas, draft horses, sheep, Co. of Santa Cruz Public Works. Call (831) 824-6484 for more info. goats, chickens, rabbits, and more! You are sure to find Sunday March 31 something fun and entertaining for the whole family. Check our website and Facebook page for more details. FREE BASIC COMPOSTING WORKSHOP 1–3 p.m., Pinto Lake County Park, 1900 17th Ave Santa Cruz, CA 95062 Sundays This workshop will discuss the principles of composting NAR-ANON SANTA CRUZ 6:30 p.m., Sutter Maternity & Surgery Center (Sutter kitchen and yard wastes using backyard bins and vermicomposting (worm composting) techniques. Room), 2900 Chanticleer Avenue, Santa Cruz You will learn how composting will improve your soil Nar-Anon is a twelve step support group for families and and aid in the health of your plants and vegetables, as friends of addicts. There are no dues or fees to join. Just come well as reducing waste going to the landfill. Hands-on to a meeting. You will hear others, who are going through workshops are led by a Certified Master Composter and similar problems, talk about how they cope and find recovery. Master Gardener Otis Johnson and sponsored by the To locate additional times and locations of meetings, please go County of Santa Cruz Public Works Department. to our website at www.nar-anon.org. Upon completion of the workshop, GreenWaste Recovery customers are offered a free backyard comFIRST BAPTIST CHURCH BIBLE STUDY posting bin or worm bin. Non customers may purchase 9:45 a.m: Bible Study a bin a discounted price. 11 a.m.: Worship Space is limited; advance reservation required. Call (831) 8247565 Sunset Way, Aptos 6484 or sign up online at goo.gl/Fw6BaK. After submitting your First Baptist Church of Aptos welcomes you to join their request, you will be notified if you are accepted in the workshop. bible study and worship every Sunday. County of Santa Cruz Public Works. Call (831)824-6484 for Call (831) 688-5842 for more info more info. n
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id you know that the Board of Supervisors appoints local residents to positions on more than 40 advisory bodies established to provide advice and recommendations to the Board? In addition, board members that serve on specific commissions such as the Monterey Bay Air Resources Board, make additional advisory appointments. There are at-large appointments, where any member of the Board can nominate an appointee and district appointments, where an individual Supervisor nominates appointees. Here is an overview of some of the commissions and how you can learn about openings and apply to get involved.
What commissions does the Board make appointments? ounty commissions, committees and advisory bodies serve an essential function in the local policymaking process. There are a wide variety of commissions that address everything from issues that impact seniors to agricultural issues. Here is a sample list of some of the commissions:
In addition to these commissions, the Board of Supervisors appoints to other local entities such as Metro. All of these commissions rely on members to have regular attendance and participate, but the input is invaluable in helping advise policy on many important local issues.
Arts Commission Commission on the Environment Fish and Wildlife Advisory Commission Historic Resources Commission Housing Advisory Commission Mental Health Advisory Board
How do I learn about openings? ore information about these commissions can be found on the County’s website, www.santacruzcounty.us under the Government tab - then select “Committees, Commissions and Advisory Bodies.”
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Once you’re on this site you can see all of the at-large and direct appointment opportunities. You can also click on specific commissions or advisory bodies to learn about how often they meet and what issues they specifically work on. If you’re interested in serving, you can fill out an application directly from that same page. Once the application is received by the Board of Supervisors it is routed to each Board member and then filed for further consideration by Board members when there is a vacancy on the advisory body. If a supervisor is interested in nominating you for appointment, you will be contacted to discuss the appointment, the appointment process, and requirements for the advisory body in question by Board of Supervisors staff. ••• ltimately, the Board as a whole makes the final appointment during a Board of Supervisors meeting. Additionally, if you happen to live in one of the local cities, such as Capitola and Watsonville, you may also consider appointment to a city commission. The local cities have fewer commissions than the County, but they deal with issues that might be of even greater interest to you as an incorporated city resident. You can find out more information about those commissions directly from your city’s website. n ••• As always, if you have any questions please feel free to call me at 454-2200.
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Summer Dance Camps Here! Agape Dance Academy Preschool Classical Ballet Go to our website to check out our Summer Dance Schedule 783 Rio Del Mar Blvd Ste 53, Aptos (In the Deerpark Shopping Center)
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