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Community News Aptos Artist Wins Giant Dipper Contest Aptos High Wins NorCal Public School of the Year, By Nate Smith, Prep2Prep Senior Contributor Discover the Magic of Renaissance Faire: Step back in time to experience the English Renaissance like never before! Red Cross Offers Back-to-School Safety Tips • Beginning Taiko for People with Parkinson’s Disease • 911 Memorial Stair Climb Community Asked to Serve: Elderly & Disabled Transportation Advisory Committee Members Needed Aptos Chamber Awards Honorees Announced September County Festivals: 37th Annual Capitola Art & Wine Festival | Santa Cruz County Fair | Capitola Beach Festival Radical Reels and Adventure Night: Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour PVUSD Gains New Board Members: Assistant Principal for PV High and Science Coordinator Appointed Make a difference for a child like Cassie: Court Appointed Special Advocates offers Daytime Training K&D Landscaping Featured in National Magazine Street Smarts Campaign Goes Countywide Dr. Greene To Speak at Parkinson’s Group Meeting • County Board To Consider Fire Protection Service Changes Friends of SCC Parks Hires New Exec. Dir.: Launches New Membership Program to Expand Swim Scholarships • September is National Preparedness Month

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“Cabrillo Students” from page 1 “California’s affordable housing crisis requires groundbreaking innovation and experimentation with sustainable models to design, build, and bring homes into the market,” said Dean of Career Technical Education and Workforce Development Gerlinde Brady. “Through this program, these students have built real homes for local families while gaining skills that will bring positive impact to their lives and their communities,” she said. Etech’s participation in these projects was free of charge and did not utilize any College funds — and it is not the first time. Etech students have regularly contributed to life-changing projects by volunteering for local construction projects for a wide variety of Central Coast nonprofits. Etech curriculum involves completing start-to-finish designs of homes as well as having its students build the homes under the direction of professional contractors. The students drew 100% of the plans, passed them through the County permitting process, and also assisted in the building of the homes with the intent of getting out from behind the computer screen and gaining hands-on field experience (see photos attached). The students provided all services free of charge to the homeowners. The state-of-the-art software utilized in Etech classrooms calculates the energy consumption for every digitally produced design and also provides potential energysaving/cost-saving solutions. In brief, a homeowner will know the amount of their PG&E and water bills before the first nail is hammered. “As Etech faculty, we teach current, relevant skills, so over the past few years

we’ve incorporated the concepts from the California Energy Efficiency Strategic Plan into our curriculum,” said Bill Fisher, Cabrillo Etech Instructor and Licensed Architect. “That Strategic Plan states that all new residential construction needs to be Zero Net Energy (ZNE) by 2020. In other words, the actual annual consumed energy will need to be less than or equal to the on-site renewable generated energy.” The software also creates photorealistic renderings and animated walk-throughs of the proposed design so that the homeowner has no surprises once construction begins. “Through my incredibly enriching

experience as a student in the Etech program, one of the many things that I discovered is that the housing crisis presents an opportunity for architects to fortify the community with a wide range of innovative solutions,” said Jason Matthews, a recent Cabrillo Etech graduate. Cabrillo College Etech courses meet at 6pm one night per week and the Fall 2019 schedule has five courses to choose from — all of which require no prior experience. The Etech program also offers free workshops to refresh computing skills. n ••• Please see www.cabrillo.info for more information including our contact information or call 831-479-5705.

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Aptos Artist Wins Giant Dipper Contest T he Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk announced the winners of the Giant Dipper 95th Anniversary Contest. Over 250 Giant Dipper fans of all ages submitted entries ranging from paintings and digital art to poems and 3-D models. “Picking a Grand Prize winner, was not an easy task,” said Boardwalk archivist Jessie Durant. “So many of the entries are very unique. We appreciate the effort the public put into this competition, we enjoyed all the artwork, photographs and personal stories about the Dipper.” The Grand Prize winner of the Giant Dipper 95th Anniversary contest was Aptos resident Megan Frandeen who impressed the judges with her driftwood art, handburned with paint highlights, celebrating the Dipper’s anniversary. Megan is a local artist specializing in “perfectly imperfect driftwood gifts and home décor,” available in her Etsy store - Driftwood Aptos. Megan graciously donated her Giant Dipper piece to the Boardwalk Archives. “We’re really pleased to be able to preserve and share this piece with future generations,” said Durant. “It’s a really memorable addition to our Archives.” Megan’s Grand Prize includes a MacBook Pro Laptop, Bose Soundlink II Speaker and Mophie Portable Charger, 4 Boardwalk All-Day Rides passes, and an invitation for a behind-the-scenes tour of the Boardwalk. The Boardwalk’s Giant Dipper is the oldest coaster in California, and the 4th oldest roller coaster in the country. It can be seen in many movies including Jordan Peele’s recent hit Us, the 2018 Transformer spinoff Bumblebee, the ‘80s vampire classic The Lost Boys, Clint Eastwood’s Sudden Impact, and Michelle Pfeiffer’s Dangerous Minds as well as dozens of other feature films. Designated a National Historic Landmark in 1987, the Giant Dipper has logged over 66 million riders since it first opened in May 17, 1924. Built for $50,000 in just 47 days, the popular coaster has been an iconic Santa Cruz landmark for the past 95 years. n ••• The Grand Prize winner, Finalists, Honorable Mentions and other Giant Dipper contest entries can be viewed by visiting dipper.beachboardwalk.com

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pair of Central Coast Section titles were just the tip of the iceberg for Aptos High in the 2018-2019 school year, as the Mariners achieved tremendous success at the section level, adding on to a rich history of success as mainstays of the Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League. After winning 16 league titles in the 2017-2018 school year, and narrowly missing out on the top public school award issued by Prep2Prep, Aptos was back at it this past school year, but took its success to a different level, this time taking the entire section by storm. CCS titles were had in football and girls basketball, with the former occurring in an Open Division, but success found its way into nearly every nook and cranny of the Mariners’ athletic department. The boys’ basketball and girls volleyball teams reached the CCS finals, while baseball, girls soccer, girls water polo and softball all reached the section semifinals. On top of that, the boys wrestling, girls wrestling and boys track teams all finished in the top 20 at the CCS Championships. Of all varsity sports combined, just two did not reach the section playoffs. “It starts at the top. We have a principal and administration, which value athletics. They see athletics as an important co-curricular program, not as an extra-curricular program. They understand that athletics play an important role in our students’ lives, both now and down the road,” said Aptos athletic director

Mark Dorfman, who recently retired after 30 years guiding the Mariners’ athletic department. “We have built a culture over the years. We emphasize participation and high expectations, and our coaches buy into that philosophy. Multi-sport athletes are the norm, not the exception, and our goal in every sport, every year, is to win a league championship.” Dorfman also noted that according to the CIF census, over 80 percent of Aptos students are involved in athletics, and the coaching staff embraces the fact that they share athletes. Since the start of this century, Aptos has never won fewer than six league titles. And this past year, the Mariners’ football team became the first program in Santa Cruz County history to reach a CIF regional football game. “Our football team had a special year due to both a successful and exciting season, but also because our group was full of great young men. They were well liked by the school because they were humble and treat people the right way,” commented Aptos football coach Randy Blankenship. “We also had the best rooting section since I have been here, and our principal (Peggy Pughe) had a big hand in allowing the student body to get rooter busses. After the season, our players joined the rooting section for the other sports, which continued our spirit.” “Mariners” page 9

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his fall, travel back in time to a thriving Renaissance village under the rule of Queen Elizabeth I! The Northern California Renaissance Faire is a 21-acre wonderland located at Casa de Fruta in Hollister, where weekends from September 14 through October 20, all are welcome to enjoy the festivities. With live music, themed celebrations, hearty food, and a thriving marketplace of unique handcrafted goods, this is one unforgettable experience you won’t want to miss! Travelers to the Renaissance Faire are welcome to arrive in contemporary garb, but it’s far more fun to don a costume (easy to rent or buy at the Faire) and immerse yourself into the bustling village of Willingtown. Over 600 actors — some roaming the streets, others putting on a show on one of the nine performance stages — make Willingtown truly come to life. Create your own character and join in! Whether you’re a peasant, knight, princess, pirate, or even superhero, all characters are encouraged at the Faire. NorCal Ren Faire is renowned for its legendary full-contact joust, which takes place each day in the World Tournament of Champions Arena. Valorous knights riding noble steeds run at each other full-speed, lances up and aimed at their opponent’s shield until the inevitable clash, often shattering the lances into pieces. Want to try some specialty sports yourself? You can try your luck at pistol bows, axe throwing, and fencing, which are just a few of many games and activities offered at the Faire! Improv troupes, comedy acts, Shakespearean dramas, dancing, fire-eating

The Ren Faire has something for everyone, and kids 12 and under are always free, so gather your family and friends this Fall and take the Faire by storm! We’ll see you in Willingtown! n ••• he NorCal Ren Faire, run by Play Faire Productions, is located at Casa de Fruta, 10031 Pacheco Pass Highway, Hollister, and open Saturdays and Sundays, Sept. 14 – Oct. 20 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Cost: $28 at the gate; children 12 and under are FREE! Opening weekend tickets are $18 when purchased online! (Sept 14 & Sept 15 only!) Weekend pass (Saturday and Sunday, same weekend): $40 A ‘Fairever’ pass (allows unlimited access all 12 days in 2019): $230 For more information and tickets, visit www.norcalrenfaire.com Photos courtesy of NorCalRenFaire

and more also await visitors to the Faire, so get ready to laugh the day away and watch in awe as these incredible performers captivate the crowds. Once you’ve worked up an appetite, be sure to head to the Faire’s food court. While there will always be faire favorites available — like massive turkey legs, craft beers, and hearty meat pies — you might be surprised to find more diverse fare as well, like gyros, oyster shooters, gelato, and roasted quail. Be sure to browse the marketplace of over 100 specialty vendors selling artisanal goods of all kinds, like ceramics, clothing, gourmet teas, swords, instruments, perfumes and more. And don’t forget that each weekend, the Renaissance Faire features a special theme to make dressing up more fun! This year, be sure to mark your calendars for the final weekend (October 19 & 20), which is the Faire’s Halloween

Fantasy celebration, complete with trickor-treating and sorceresses casting spooky spells upon the townsfolk. Plus, be sure to stay late every Saturday night to rock out to live bands at 6pm!

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Red Cross Offers Back-to-School Safety Tips T he school bells are calling students back to the classroom and the American Red Cross wants to make sure your student is safe as they head back to school. “While safety is a top priority for all students, there are special steps for parents of younger kids and those headed to school for the first time,” said Jennifer Adrio, Chief Executive Officer, American Red Cross Northern California Coastal Region. “Make sure the child knows their phone number, address, how to get in touch with their parents at work, how to get in touch with another trusted adult and how to dial 9-1-1. Teach children not to talk to strangers or accept rides from someone they don’t know.” School Bus Safety f children ride a bus to school, they should plan to get to their bus stop early and stand away from the curb while waiting for the bus to arrive. Cross the street at the corner, obey traffic signals and stay in the crosswalk. Never dart out into the street or cross between parked cars. Teach your student to board the bus

only after it has come to a complete stop and the driver or attendant has instructed them to get on. Kids should board their bus only, never an alternate one. Make sure your student always stays in clear view of the bus driver and never walks behind the bus.

Getting To School By Car, Bike, On Foot f children go to school in a car, they should always wear a seat belt. Younger children should use car seats or booster seats until the lap-shoulder belt fits properly (typically for children ages 8-12 and over 4’9”), and ride in the back seat until they are at least 13 years old. If a teenager is going to drive to school, parents should mandate that they use seat belts. Drivers should not text or make calls use their cell phone and should avoid eating or drinking while driving. Some students ride their bike to school. They should always wear a helmet and ride on the right in the same direction as the traffic is going. When children are walking to school, they should only cross the street at an intersection, and use a route along which the school has placed crossing guards. Parents should walk young children to school, along with children taking new routes or attending new schools, at least for the first week to ensure they know how to get there safely. Arrange for the kids to walk to school with a friend or classmate.

Drivers, slow down! rivers should be aware that children are out walking or biking to school

Prepare For Emergencies now what the emergency plan is at your child’s school in case a disaster or an unforeseen event occurs. Develop a family emergency plan so everyone will know who to contact and where to go if something happens while children are at school and parents are at work. Details are available at redcross.org/prepare.

and slow down, especially in residential areas and school zones. Motorists should know what the yellow and red bus signals mean. Yellow flashing lights indicate the bus is getting ready to stop and motorists should slow down and be prepared to stop. Red flashing lights and an extended stop sign indicate the bus is stopped and children are getting on or off. Motorists must stop when they are behind a bus, meeting the bus or approaching an intersection where a bus is stopped. Motorists following or traveling alongside a school bus must also stop until the red lights have stopped flashing, the stop arm is withdrawn, and all children have reached safety. This includes two and four-lane highways. If physical barriers such as grassy medians, guide rails or concrete median barriers separate oncoming traffic from the bus, motorists in the opposing lanes may proceed without stopping. Do not proceed until all the children have reached a place of safety.

Drummers can buy a set of drumming sticks (bachi) for $5. For more information and to reserve a place in the class, contact Julie Lorraine at 831-688-0888. ••• 911 Memorial Stair Climb ptos/La Selva Fire Protection District’s Local 3535 Union has organized a 911 Memorial Stair Climb, to raise awareness and funds for local and national charities. All firefighters, law enforcement and other emergency personnel are invited to register for this memorial climb (though space will be limited to 50 participants for this event). The climb is to be held at the stairs at Seacliff State Beach (near the famous cement ship), where participants will climb 13 times

up and down the stairs to honor the climb made by rescuers on that day. Cost of registration is $30 per participant, with funds to be donated to local and national charity organizations benefitting firefighters and their families. Those unable to climb can also donate directly to their Go Fund Me page at https://www. gofundme.com/Aptos-911-Stair-Climb. Sponsors of the event include: CA State Parks, IAFF, California Professional Firefighters, Pacific Coffee Roasting Co, and Clarion Pacific Insurance Services. n ••• For more information, or to register by email, contact: aptosstairclimb@gmail.com.

Take A First Aid Class he Red Cross First Aid App provides instant access to information on handling the most common first aid emergencies whether it is before, during or after school. Download the app for free by searching for ‘American Red Cross’ in your app store or at redcross.org/apps. Learn and practice First Aid and CPR/AED skills by taking a course (redcross.org/takeaclass) so you can help save a life. n ••• For more information, please visit redcross. org/bayarea or find us on Facebook and Twitter.

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ments, and listing specialized transportation service providers in an easy to read guide. Many of the committee’s activities are focused on supporting “safety-net” services and providing opportunities for seniors and people living with disabilities to stay connected to the community and avoid isolation. “It’s a great pleasure serving on the E&D TAC and being part of a team discussing the transportation and mobility issues that impact the elderly and disabled in our community,” said Kirk Ance, committee member and representative of the transportation service provider Lift Line. “Participating on a problem-solving team that makes recommendations and implements solutions to help meet the needs of others is very rewarding.” The committee is comprised of 16 members who are citizens, service providers, and agency representatives. Committee meetings are every other month and members are eligible to receive reimbursement for direct travel expenses associated with travel to and from meetings. n ••• For more information or an application, visit sccrtc. org/meetings/elderly-disabled/ or contact the RTC at 831460-3200 or info@sccrtc.org.

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“Fun is a very important factor here,” Dorfman added. “Our kids work hard, and our coaches want to win, but at the end of the day, if kids aren’t having fun, they won’t participate and they won’t work hard. Fun comes in all sorts of shapes and colors, and winning brings its own sort of fun, but our coaches know that having fun is an important part of our athletic philosophy.” In the 2018-2019 school year, as with many years before, the Mariners certainly had fun in the athletic arena. As a result, we are pleased to recognize Aptos as the Prep2Prep Northern California Public School of the Year. n ••• For more information: prep2prep.com Photo Credit: Denise Russo Photography

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Aptos Chamber Awards Honorees Announced

n a society where there never seems to be enough time for much, someone who finds time for others is a rarity. We hope that you will join us as we honor those who have made an impact in our community. The Aptos Chamber Of Commerce Is Proud To Announce it’s annual Community Awards winners and will present them at the 92nd annual Aptos Chamber of Commerce Awards Dinner and Auction. The event takes place Friday, October 25 at 5:30 p.m. at Seascape Beach Resort. Here are you community award winners: ••• Man of the Year Matt Wetstein Cabrillo College President att Wetstein is the Superintendent/ President of Cabrillo College and during his tenure has increased awareness of several issues community colleges and their students face. In 2018-19 he served on a statewide community college CEO task force addressing Matt Westein homelessness and food insecurity issues, resulting in policy recommendations to the Legislature and Governor. Under his leadership, Cabrillo strengthened its partnership with Second Harvest Food Bank to double the number of Fresh Market food distributions at the college. This spring, Cabrillo had a record number of graduates and new programs have been established like the Cabrillo College Promise Program. The program ensures equal access to education by providing free tuition to full-time students for two years to any graduating senior from the Cabrillo College District service area. The Cabrillo College Promise eliminates financial barriers to higher education, making a college degree a reality. Dr. Wetstein’s research on the effects of the economic recession on California community college students has won national and state awards. He serves on the board of a number of local community organizations, including the Santa Cruz Symphony, Agri-Culture, the United Way, Santa Cruz County Business Council, Santa Cruz Criminal Justice Council, and Sutter-PAMF Community Advisory Board.

Woman of the Year Pam Goodman Lifespan Founder ver the years, Pam has volunteered her time and skills to numerous com-

munity organizations and boards, which serve older persons in the greater Santa Cruz Community. As a member of CapitolaAptos Rotary Club, Pam has expanded her volunteer reach to less developed areas of the world including Guatemala, Ghana, Peru and Tanzania. Pam currently serves as the ChairPam Goodman person on the Grey Bears Board of Directors. She is also on the Cabrillo College Women’s Educational Success Committee. As part of serving the elder community, every year the ‘ Lifespan Cares’ team fundraises for the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s. In addition to her work in the local community, Ms. Goodman has served on the Board of Directors of the National Association of Geriatric Care Managers and the RotaCare Free Clinic Board of Directors. She has resided in Aptos for 30 years and loves volunteering for the Aptos July 4th Shortest Parade festivities. She has 3 sons who have all attended Aptos schools. Business of the Year

Seascape Foods eascape Foods is the area’s leading source of fresh, organic, locally sourced foods and goods. Owners Julie Kellman and Dan Hunt have a mission to use stock local food, celebrating the richness of our community’s resources. At Seascape Foods, Julie and Dan do this on every level — from local coffee roasters to local fisherman. This translates to the freshest ingredients possible. They even have a local produce grower in La Selva Beach and eggs from Aptos farmer Glaum Egg Ranch. Both Julie and Dan pride themselves in connecting with their customers and the local Seascape residents, whether greeting them on a first name basis or making up a custom dish in their incredible kitchen. Seascape Foods is in itself a local treasure. Seascape Foods also contributes their time and money to many local fundraisers.

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Organization of the Year Jacob’s Heart Children’s Cancer Support Services acob’s Heart Children’s Cancer Support Services exists to improve the quality of life for children with cancer and support their families in the challenges they face. Jacob’s Heart provides family-centered care that addresses the emotional, practical and financial struggles for families of children and teens during treatment, families experiencing anticipatory grief, and those who are bereaved. Jacob’s Heart envisions a community where every child with a serious or life-threatening condition has a strong, supported and informed family empowered to fully participate in their care. We strive to inspire compassionate action within local communities to create a safety net of support for the unique needs of each child and family. Until there’s a cure, Jacob’s Heart is here. jacobsheart.org | 831.724.9100

Outstanding Achievement Aptos High School’s Robotics Team or the third year in a row, Aptos High School’s Robotics Team, Seal Team Scalyr, competed in the International Marine Advanced Technology Education Remotely Operated Vehicle (MATE ROV) competition, and for the second time they have won. Through a whirlwind three days of piloting, demonstrating, and presenting their underwater ROV, the Aptos team won both ROV ability and marketing display categories, placing them first overall against 45 teams from 19 different countries, including Newfoundland, Egypt, India, and Japan. The second place team was from the Center of Robotics Development in Vladivostok, Russia. Besides their winning categories, teams are judged on their technical report and sales presentation. Additional points are given for community outreach, which involves spreading interest in technology and awareness of environmental issues.

Aptos High School’s Robotics Team — Back Row: Christopher Whaley, Johan Govaars, Cameron Barrett, Carter Bond, Caleb Broxton and Amelia Lovell. Front Row: Jordan Chin, Sun Woo Da Costa, Katherine Walton, Jacob Sandler, Keegan Martin and Jamie Walton.

The team’s latest robot, the Argo VI, solves simulated tasks that real industrial ROVs perform in oceans and lakes, from restoring a broken dam, identifying underwater wildlife, and recovering sunken artifacts. The team created innovative solutions to their mission, using custom designed tools like a 3D printed infinitely rotating claw; a deployable micro-ROV; and original image recognition software. The team has worked hard to earn their place as the world champion ROV team. They started robotics in junior high and have since committed 5 years to getting hands-on experience in electronics, mechanics, and software design. They have one more year left before they graduate and move on to college. Most of them plan on going into technical fields. Community Hero Denise Ward Community Reads enise has lived most of the past 20 years in Aptos. She came here in 1999 with her husband and their two sons. After living most of her adult life overseas she was looking for a wonderful, small town where she could get involved with the community and her husband could begin his startup. Her professional life has been diverse and Denise Ward includes conducting intercultural training workshops for UCSC Fulbright Scholars and Humphrey Fellows, teaching cooking classes, and working as an interior designer for architectural firms in San Francisco, NYC and Manila. Three years ago, she was inspired to create a One Book One Read type of program in Aptos after learning of one in Lake Oswego, OR that had become very successful. After approaching the Friends of the Aptos Library with the idea, she left the meeting as the Steering Committee Chair for “Our Community Reads.” With the help of an enthusiastic team of volunteers they held 12 events over a 6-week period in 2018 their inaugural year. In 2019 the project received a California Humanities grant and they were able to expand the program and host an author visit. Now in their third season they are excited to build on what they have begun with the goal of creating strong community through exploring themes from a single book each year.

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COMMUNITY NEWS

September County Festivals

s the weather gets cooler, the kids head back to school and the beaches become less crowded, locals look forward to our annual hometown festivities. Here’s a look at the three biggest events taking place in the County in September: The Capitola Art & Wine Festival, The Santa Cruz County Fair and the Capitola Beach Festival.

37th Annual Capitola Art & Wine Festival

Saturday & Sunday • September 14 & 15 he Capitola Art & Wine Festival combines Art, Wine, Music and Food, all in charming Capitola Village overlooking the beautiful Monterey Bay. Over 160 fine artists and 22 Santa Cruz Mountains wineries will participate in this year ’s Festival. On Sept. 14 rock out to live musical performances from The Lost Boys, featuring local super star drummer Scott McPherson and on Sunday the 15th dance to the funky grooves of the band Extra Large. Enjoy tantalizing cuisine from the Food Court and discover handcrafted creations in the Local Artisans Marketplace. Relax while the kids create a masterpiece of their own at the Kids Art & & Music Zone. Be inspired by local dance groups like Synergy and Te Hau Nui. Kids of all ages will be fascinated by street performances from The Great Morgani and The Surfing Magician. And if that isn’t enough, Capitola Village is filled with restaurants for every taste and charming boutiques to browse. Art, wine, music, and gourmet

Lost Boys, featuring James Durbin. Perform at the Capitola Art & Wine Festival Saturday, 5-7 p.m.

cuisine in the enchanting beach-side setting of Capitola Village …summer ’s last hurrah and truly a weekend in paradise! Admission free! Hours: Saturday, Sept 14th, 10am – 6pm, Sunday, Sept 15, 10am – 5pm. Free parking and shuttle at the Capitola Mall on 41st Ave in the former Sears parking lot. Shuttle runs Saturday 9:30a.m. – 8p.m., Sunday 9:30a.m. – 7p.m. Free bike valet parking at the Festival. For more information, visit: capitolaartandwine.com (831) 475-6522.

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Santa Cruz County Fair

Round Up The Red, White & Blue! Sept. 11-15 his year the Santa Cruz County Fair opens on September 11, 2019. As they have graciously done every year, the local chapter of the Veterans of Foreign Wars will assist the Fair with its opening day ceremonies where they will have a moment of silence in remembrance of the tragic events on that day, September 11, 2001. The Fair theme this year is “Round Up the Red, White and Blue.” These few words speak volumes and serves as a way to honor those we lost and to remember how fortunate we are to live in such a great country. A special veteran will also be honored at the Fair during the Quilts of Valor presentation. Santa Cruz County 4-H clubs, sponsored by the Aptos Grange, will present a quilt, as a token of appreciation, to the veteran as part of Quilts of Valor project. The mission of the Quilts of Valor Foundation is to “cover service members and veterans touched by war with comforting and healing Quilts of Valor.” Members from our local 4-H club helped to create the quilt that will be presented. At the presentation ceremony, attendees will learn about the veteran’s service to our country. The quilt is then opened; the inside of the quilt faces the veteran so they are the first to see the quilt. After the veteran sees the quilt, it is then shown to the public and given to the veteran by wrapping it around them. Quilts of Valor presentations are taking place all across the country.

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NEW IN TOWN

Bubble Lounge Boutique!

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here’s a new little boutique in Aptos that is creating a lot of buzz. Bubble Lounge Boutique launched in June in the Rancho Del Mar Shopping Center. Started by Aptos local Kati Graham, Bubble Lounge is small but packed full of great clothing, beauty products and gifts. Graham started out in the beauty industry in 1982 as a stylist and makeup artist in Los Gatos. After getting married, she and her husband moved “over the hill” to Aptos in 1992. She worked at a local salon while finishing up her business degree and then starting Bliss Salon and Spa. In 2006, Graham decided — because of her confessed shopping and beauty product addiction — to spread her wings and open a second business: Bubble Lounge Boutique in Downtown Santa Cruz. The name came from no place in particular, except Kati is frequently described by her loyal clientele as a “bubbly and sparkly” person.

“We are all about giving excellent customer service in a warm friendly environment. Bubble Lounge is not just about shopping — it is also a meeting place where women who have never met sometimes end up exchanging information to help one another with a subject that comes up during their shopping experience.” The store features yoga clothing, comfortable lifestyle and lounge wear, natural cosmetics and beauty products — and gift ideas such as soaps, candles and greeting cards. “I am so happy to be back in my home town. I love Aptos and look forward to serving this community and working in synergy with other new and current businesses to create a wonderful and much needed shopping experience for our lovely little beach community.” n ••• Bubble Lounge Boutique: 30 Rancho Del Mar, Aptos. Phone: (831) 708-4100. Hours: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Daily. Website: bubbleloungesc.com

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gnite your passion for adventure, action, and travel! Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour will exhilarate you with amazing big-screen stories when it comes to the Rio Theatre September 20 at 7 pm Journey to exotic locations, paddle the wildest waters, and climb the highest peaks. Get your tickets today and be taken away to the most captivating places on earth. The 2018/2019 World Tour brings films from the 43rd-annual Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival to about 550 communities around the globe. From an exploration of remote landscapes and adrenaline-fueled action sports, films in this year’s World Tour are sure to captivate and amaze the explorer within you. We’ve got a great line up of cycling, climbing, skiing, running and horseracing films this year. Be moved. Be inspired. Don’t miss out. Before purchasing tickets be sure to check out the film ratings if this is a concern for younger audience members. n ••• Locally sponsored by Day One Solar, Giro, Fox, Bicycle Trip, Pacific Edge Climbing Gym,

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COMMUNITY NEWS

PVUSD Gains New Board Members

Assistant Principal for PV High and Science Coordinator Appointed

ajaro Valley Unified School District is pleased to announce the following administrative appointments, both replacement positions, as approved at the August 21 Board of Trustees meeting: Juanita Aguilera is promoted to Assistant Principal at Pajaro Valley High School and Mike Russo is the Science Coordinator.

Juanita Aguilera

Assistant Principal Pajaro Valley High School s. Aguilera has been serving students of Pajaro Valley since 1987 in the capacity of Instructional Support Specialist for the Migrant Education program before becoming an English Learner Specialist at Pajaro Valley High School. Ms. Aguilera is a local resident of Watsonville and a former student of PVUSD. She obtained her Bachelor Juanita Aguilera of Arts in Social Studies/Spanish and Teaching Credential from San Jose State University and her Masters of Education in Administration from Concordia University Irvine. We are proud to welcome this highly accomplished educator to her new administrative role.

Mike Russo

Coordinator of Science r. Russo began his education career in 1991 as a Biology teacher at Watsonville High School before going abroad to teach in Italy and Ecuador. For the past 15 years, Mr. Russo has been working for the New Teacher Center as a Senior Program Director for the East Side Alliance. He received his Bachelors in Biology from UCSC, Masters in Secondary Education Mike Russo from the University of Alabama and is currently working on his Administrative Credential from the Learning Education Activities Program (LEAP) through Santa Clara County Office of Education. Mr. Russo brings a wealth of

knowledge in providing professional development to teachers and administrators. We are proud to welcome this highly accomplished educator back to the PVUSD #OneTeam in his new administrative role. n ••• For more information: www.pvusd.net

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For 2019, Monster Trucks and Motorcycles will be on Wednesday & Thursday evenings as well as many SCCF favorites such as the All Alaskan Racing Pigs, Turkey Stampede, Camel Rides, Rattlesnake Dave Richardson, Brad’s World Reptiles, Twinkle Time Michael Mesmer’s magic & hypnosis, Rocket’s Fido 500 along with a new addition of the Los Moralitos Circus performing outdoors in the baseball field adjacent to the Crosetti Building. There will also be multiple circus performances including the “wheel of death.” Live musical performances from Gary Blackburn Band, Cisco Kid- A Tribute to War, One Country, Salinas Valley Charros & Los Reyes De La Banda and The Santa Cruz White Album Ensemble Wednesday, Sept. 11 Free Admission for Veterans and Kids under 12. For more information and the daily SCCF schedule, visit: SantaCruzCountyFair.com (831) 724-5671

Capitola Beach Festival

Light Up Capitola Saturday & Sunday, Sept. 28 & 29 he second annual Capitola Beach Festival has something fun for everyone! This community event is free and family friendly. There will be a Sand Sculpture Contest, Concert in the Park, Chalk Art on the Seawall, Horseshoes Tournament in the Sand, Fishing Derby on Capitola Wharf and Rowboat Races on Soquel Creek. Wharf to Wharf for a 3-mile fun run on Saturday. Saturday night will “light up” the Soquel Creek with a Lighted Nautical Parade. •••

Saturday

Little Wharf 3 MILER Fun Run: 8 – 11 a.m. The Wharf-to-Wharf Race Committee presents a 3 Mile fun run beginning at 8 a.m. in the East Cliff Shopping Center located on East Cliff Drive near 16th Avenue. The course will follow East Cliff Drive to 41st Avenue, onto Opal Cliff Drive to Cliff Drive, and then down Cliff Drive across the Stockton Avenue Bridge, onto Esplanade, with the run concluding near San Jose Avenue. You must preregister online. Shuttles available. Sponsored by Wharf to Wharf Sand Sculpture Contest 8 a.m. – Noon; Award at 1 p.m. Registration online or on Capitola Beach at 8 a.m.. Trophy judging will be

held at 12:30 p.m. Sponsored by Capitola Self Storage Meet the Artist • 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Poster artist Shane’ Mann will sign posters at the entrance to Esplanade Park Music at the Beach • 4 – 6 p.m. Enjoy music and dancing to the band Extra Large on stage in Esplanade Park. Sponsored by Britannia Arms Lighted Nautical Parade on Soquel Creek Approximately 7 p.m. – 8 p.m. Enjoy a parade of lighted barges between the trestle and the lagoon guided by designated Creek Marshalls. Float builders who wish to light up a barge must preregister online — the number of barges is limited to 10. There will be no access to the trestle during the Lighted Parade. Sponsored by Kaiser Permanente •••

Sunday

Fishing Derby • 6:30 – 11:30 a.m. Registration begins at 6:30 a.m. near the end of the Capitola Wharf. Bring your own fishing poles. Open to all ages. Final Tally begins at 11 a.m. Sponsored by Paradise Beach Grille, The Wharf House and Capitola Boat and Bait Horseshoes on the Sand 7 a.m. – Finish Doubles tournament at Capitola Beach in front of Zelda’s Restaurant. Teams will be chosen by drawing names from a hat. Participants must pre-register online or at (831) 475-6522. Check-in time 7 – 8 a.m. Sponsored by Zelda’s Chalk Art on the Seawall 9 a.m. – Noon Sign up at Esplanade Park. Children pre-school age and above are welcome to create their own masterpiece atop the seawall on the Esplanade for all to enjoy! Art chalk provided. Meet the Artist 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Poster artist Shane’ Mann will sign posters at the entrance to Esplanade Park Rowboat Races 1 p.m. – Finish Registration at the pathway by the Stockton Bridge from NOON until 1 PM. Timed heats on Soquel Creek with two people per boat — We supply the boats! Sponsored by the Craft Gallery For more information and to pre-register for Capitola Beach Festival events, visit: CapitolaBeachFestival.com n

NEW IN TOWN

“We are proud to be water stewards of conserving, recycling, and protecting the environment and creating a thriving community.”

Clean Juice! C lean Juice, the first and only USDA-certified organic juice bar franchise, with more than 75 stores nationwide, has opened its newest location at 100 Rancho del Mar in Aptos. Owned and operated by Karen and Chris Brenner, a Grand Opening will be held Saturday, Sept. 14 starting at 8 a.m. The event will feature exclusive grand opening discounts, free product sampling, attendance by several neighboring business, door prizes and more. “Being healthy and fit isn’t a fad or a trend, instead, it’s a lifestyle,” said Karen. “Clean Juice is passionate about promoting that lifestyle, which is just one reason I am passionate about Clean Juice.” Clean Juice provides USDA-certified organic food and beverages to on-the-go guests. The company sources only the highest quality, premium

organic ingredients for its organic coldpressed juices, smoothies, acai bowls, and bites like Avocado Toast and Greenoa Bowls (greens and grains). Clean Juice aims to provide the perfect nutrition that comes only from organic food. When and if there is a sourced or seasonal product that cannot be found organically, each franchise location notifies guest through its “transparency board” in the front of all stores. Realizing the importance of an organic, plant-based diet co-founders Landon and Kat Eckles started Clean Juice in 2016. Clean Juice has another 70 stores in development and expects to exit 2019 with more than 100 operating stores. ••• For more information about Clean Juice, its leadership team and its core values, please visit www.cleanjuice.com.

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BACK TO SCHOOL

Start the School Year Off Right A s kids head back to school, it’s important to provide them with the necessary resources to succeed. As a parent, you can take steps to put your kids on the path toward a successful school year. To help your children put the best foot forward, consider these suggestions from The Salvation Army, which operates hundreds of low-cost after-school programs for kids of all ages in low-income neighborhoods across the country and understands

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Georgiana Bruce Kirby Preparatory School 425 Encinal Street, Santa Cruz 95060 Phone: 831-423-0658 ext. 202 e-mail: admissions@kirby.org web: www.kirby.org Kirby Prep School serves students in grades 6 to 12. Classes average 12 students, so our teachers can provide in-depth feedback to each student. Math and language placement is based upon level of mastery. Along with our core college preparatory curriculum, Kirby students choose from a wide variety of electives, from Photography to Music Theory to Poetry. Individualized academic and college counseling guides each student in course selection, and through the application process to the right college. Meaningful community service and a variety of athletic opportunism augment a supportive, engaged community of students and teachers.

Salesian Elementary and Junior High School

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605 Enos Lane, Corralitos 95076 Phone: 831-728-5518 Fax: 831-728-0273 e-mail: info@salesianschool.org web: www.salesianschool.org

Salesian Elementary and Junior High School has been educating students, TK-8, in Santa Cruz county for over 40 years. The school’s 50-acre campus, peacefully situated in the Corralito hills, just 5 miles from Hwy 1 and Freedom Blvd, has the spirit of a home where every child feels loved. Our dedicated credentialed teachers educate the whole child with outstanding academic, athletic, music & art curriculae. To learn more, visit www.salesianschool.org We welcome families of all faiths to discover Salesian.

BACK TO SCHOOL the educational needs of children who otherwise may not have access to the same resources. Research resources for homework help. Discovering your child is struggling in school can be overwhelming. You’ll want to be able to pull in help as quickly as possible, so it’s a good idea to research resources in your area that can help provide support outside the classroom. Your school likely has some options available, but it’s a good idea to also look into tutoring programs and other community services that encourage literacy and study skills as well as provide one-onone assistance with homework and school assignments. Get organized. The first few weeks of school typically bring plenty of change and adjustment. You can help manage the stress by creating some structure. Use a wall calendar to keep track of school start and dismissal times, bus pick-up and dropoff times, after school activities and other appointments. Review lunch menus and plan ahead so you’re not finding out at bedtime that you need to pack a home lunch in the morning. Stock up on breakfast foods and make time to catch up on laundry before school begins so hunger and wayward socks don’t derail your mornings. Explore extra-curricular programs. With the new school year comes numerous ways to enrich your kids’ social and cognitive development. Extracurricular activities let kids continue

Less traffic...More trees! practicing skills even after the school bell rings, but in a fun environment so they may not even realize they’re still learning and cultivating healthy, safe relationships with friends. In addition to sports and clubs, a wide array of music and art education activities may be available that focus on everything from choir, band and dancing to drawing, writing and acting. Set goals. Begin the school year by encouraging your children to take ownership and pride in their learning. Talk about goals like reading a certain number of books each month or earning grades that reflect their highest potential. Get kids motivated by designing goal boards or charts that can serve as daily reminders and track their progress. For larger goals, consider setting milestones so they can celebrate progress along the way and stay motivated for a big finish. ••• Learn more about educational and giving opportunities in your community at SalvationArmyUSA.org. n Family Features

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Mount Madonna School 491 Summit Road, Mount Madonna 95076 Phone: 831-847-2717 web: www.MountMadonnaSchool.org Mount Madonna School sits on 375 beautiful acres of forest and meadows with vistas spanning the entire Monterey Bay. Our community is comprised of students that reside in Santa Cruz, Santa Clara, and San Benito Counties. Mount Madonna School offers transportation service to the inland and ocean sides of the mountain. A detailed schedule with locations (in Santa Cruz, Capitola, Aptos, Watsonville, Corralitos, Gilroy and Morgan Hill) and times is available for parents. In addition to the regular bus routes, transportation is provided for students who remain at school for many of the after school activities.

Santa Cruz Waldorf School 2190 Empire Grade, Santa Cruz CA 95060 Phone: 831-824-2161 web: www.santacruzwaldorf.org Santa Cruz Waldorf School honors students’ individual development and capacities, and nurtures a love of learning through our rich curriculum inspired by Rudolf Steiner. At our rural, forested campus, our community, led by creative Waldorftrained teachers, encourages the protection of childhood and respect for all life. Santa Cruz Waldorf School cultivates self-directed, empathetic and free-thinking individuals with the courage and capacities to serve an ever-evolving humanity.

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Make a difference for a child like Cassie

Court Appointed Special Advocates offers Daytime Training

-year-old “Cassie” was a victim of serious neglect in her home. The Dependency Court Judge determined it was best for Cassie to live with a caring foster family while her parents get the drug counseling and support services they need to provide a safe home for Cassie.

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Pregnant Mare Rescue is hosting their annual fundraiser at the spectacular Bargetto Winery in Soquel. “Lunch with the Babies” promises to be an afternoon full of surprises! The rescued mares and foals of 2019 will be on hand to say hello as you check-in at the door. Enjoy a hearty gourmet vegetarian lunch on the creek side patio. Lynn Hummer will be hosting a book signing of her two newly published books, “For The Love Of Horse” and “Stories From Our Rescue, Angel’s Family.” Anthony Arya, a contestant from “The Voice” lends his acoustical magic to the afternoon. A raffle and silent auction await you. Visit www.pregnantmarerescue.org/ coming-events or Eventbrite.com (https://tinyurl.com/ y6cwhqeq) to get your tickets. This will be a sell-out!

The foster parents, having three of their own children, are doing their best, but Cassie has experienced severe trauma and needs a lot of extra support for behavioral and emotional issues. The Judge, knowing the difference it can make, has referred her to CASA to be matched with an Advocate to work one on one with Cassie during this difficult time. Cassie is just one of the children on the wait list at CASA who need a strong Advocate in their corner. Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) volunteers develop a one-on-one relationship with the child and/or their families or caregivers. They get to know the child and their situation and advocate for their best interests in Court, school, and the community. They help them navigate an often-confusing system and provide consistency and stability during an uncertain time. CASA is offering a special daytime training beginning on Sept 30. Rather than the typical evening training of two nights a week for five weeks, this training will be held from 9 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. for roughly two weeks, Monday through Thursday (Sept 30 – Oct 15). Rebecca Tas, a current CASA volunteer, graduated from the last daytime training class and shared her experience: “The timing worked out perfectly for me because I’m a stay-at-home mom, so I

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could attend class while my kids were in school,” she said. “Also, I liked that it was a much shorter period of time, so I was able to choose my CASA child much sooner. Being an Advocate has been extremely satisfying. “I love working with children, and it was really interesting to learn how the system works and how much help there is for people in difficult situations, not just for the children but also for everyone involved. It has made a big difference for my CASA child.” n ••• Upcoming info sessions: • Wednesday, 9/4, 5:30 p.m. at CASA, located at 813 Freedom Blvd. in Watsonville

• Friday, 9/6, 12:00 p.m. at California Coffee, located at 9105 Soquel Avenue in Aptos • Saturday, 9/7, 10:00 a.m. at CASA, located at 813 Freedom Blvd. in Watsonville • Tuesday, 9/10, 6:00 p.m. at Live Oak Family Resource Center, located at 1740 17thAvenue in Santa Cruz • Thursday, 9/12, 2:00 p.m. at Staff of Life, located at 1129 Soquel Drive in Santa Cruz ••• For more information on how to become a CASA volunteer Advocate, please contact CASA Outreach and Recruitment Manager, Cita Rasul, at (831) 761-2956, ext. 102, or visit www.casaofsantacruz.org.

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K&D Landscaping Featured in National Magazine WATSONVILLE — K & D Landscaping, Inc., a commercial and residential landscape design, installation, and maintenance company serving the areas of California and Monterey Bay, is proud to announce their company has been featured in an article published by Lawn & Landscape magazine. “K&D Landscaping is thriving in the residential design/build segment, which can be a volatile part of the green industry. The story illustrates how they were able to achieve growth in that area and gives our readers a great example of the process to becoming a successful landscaping company,” said Brian Horn, editor, Lawn & Landscape magazine. The article, titled “Grow What You Know,” highlights the strategy used by the Residential landscaping and Commercial landscaping professionals at K&D Landscaping and how their efforts and practices resulted in 30 percent growth over a 12-month period. “Our company is thriving in the residential design/build segment, which is an often-volatile part of the green industry,” stated K & D Landscaping, Inc. owner, Justin White. “The story featured

on the above-mentioned website focuses on how we have achieved growth in this segment and provides readers with an example of the process to use to become a successful and actively growing landscaping company.” Besides the 30 percent growth in the residential design/build market, the article focuses on how this growth was achieved. According to the information provided, this growth was a product of hard work, a knowledge of the industry, hiring the right team, and investing two to three percent of the company’s revenue in marketing efforts. “The success of our company was a process of trial and error,” continued White. “For example, in 2014, our focus was mainly on the success of our commercial design/build projects. It wasn’t until a quality interview and brainstorming among our staff that we realized the huge potential present in the residential sector. Our success is something other landscaping companies can use as a model for success and mimic our efforts to achieve the same level of growth.” When it comes to growing a landscape company, K & D Landscaping believes the proof is in the numbers. Additional information about the recent article and the success of this company can be found by visiting the company’s website or by reaching out to the team via phone or email. n ••• K & D Landscaping has been serving the local area for over three decades. The company started with a truck and a lawn mower but has now developed in to a successful and growing landscaping company. With the goal of creating functional and beautiful outdoor living areas for both residential and commercial clients, this company is experiencing explosive growth that shows no signs of slowing down. Contact: info@kndlandscaping. com • 831-728-4018 • www. kndlandscaping.com/lawn-landscapearticle-featuring-k-d-landscaping/

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Dr. Greene To Speak at Parkinson’s Group Meeting

The group is committed to dissemihe September meeting of the Santa Cruz County Parkinson’s Group will nating the latest scientific information about the disease and in supwelcome Dr. Daniel Greene, Urologist, who will speak about porting access to much-needed Parkinson’s disease: Urinary and exercise and other therapeutic Sexual Function. Daniel Greene, activities. MD is an Urologist practicing The vibrant Santa Cruz Parlocally in Santa Cruz at Dignity kinson’s community of those Health Medical Group. with PD, their family members, He is a graduate of Loma and volunteers continues to Linda University and completed welcome new members, and Daniel Greene his Residency at the top ranked hopes to increase its impact in Urological training program in the country, Santa Cruz County. n the Cleveland Clinic. He treats for the normal range of Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. urinary issues for both men and women, Congregational Church of Soquel and frequently performs endoscopic 4951 Soquel Drive, Soquel, CA 95073 kidney stone surgery, robotic vaginal pro••• lapse surgery, benign prostatic surgery, The Santa Cruz County Parkinson’s midurethral sling surgery for inconti- Group (SCCPG), a program of the not-fornence, as well as other procedures for both profit EASE PD, Inc. (www.easepd.org), has men and women. His focus is to provide been a long-standing community organithoughtful, compassionate and world- zation whose mission is to foster a supportive class care to all patients. environment for People with Parkinson’s He loves spending time with family, disease (PwP), their families, friends and cooking, being outdoors and skiing. caregivers.

County Board To Consider Fire Protection Service Changes

n Sept. 10, the Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors will hear a report on challenges to Santa Cruz County fire protection and emergency medical response services, including whether to place a funding measure before property owners to improve fire services. Through a contract with CAL FIRE, County Fire provides year-round fire protection and emergency response services in unincorporated areas of Santa Cruz County, including Bonny Doon, Davenport, Loma Prieta, Corralitos, Las Cumbres and the wider South Skyline area. County Fire has held a series of public meetings in those areas – known as County Service Area 48 -- to raise awareness about the need to maintain quality fire protection services and ensure rapid 9-1-1 response times. Fire protection and emergency response services through CAL FIRE face funding challenges, including 25 percent fewer firefighters on staff today than 10 years ago, a declining number of volunteer firefighters and a 22 percent increase in emergency calls. Engines also operate at

below recommended staffing levels, and absent additional funding, the County could be forced to close a fire station during non-fire seasons. One option to be considered by the Board is whether to hold a vote by property owners on implementing an assessment under Proposition 218 to fund additional fire protection and emergency response services. If approved, a mail vote would take place within 45 days of any Board action. n ••• For more info: www.santacruzcounty.us

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Friends of SCC Parks Hires New Exec. Dir.

Launches New Membership Program to Expand Swim Scholarships

ariah Roberts will take the helm nation of superpowers: engaging support of Friends of Santa Cruz County from diverse community groups, inspiring Parks as executive director, the trust in donors and working well with others to get a task non-profit organidone,” said Terry zation has announced. Corwin, Board PresMariah is an educator ident of Friends of and designer raising Santa Cruz County her children in Live Parks. Oak. She spent As one of 12 years working Roberts’ first execthroughout the South utive actions, she Bay and Central has spearheaded the Coast counties as launch of a County an education conPark Friends Memsultant designing, bership Program to building and implesupport expanded menting unique play access to swim lessons spaces and curricula for youth across Santa for children with Cruz County. The developmental and community is invited medical needs. to join this effort by More recently, becoming a member in her position as to invest directly in executive director of Mariah Roberts the health of local the Chanticleer Park Neighbors Association, she collaboratively youth. Meet Roberts and learn more about created a unique and groundbreaking the County Park Friends Membership public private partnership with the County Program at the Free Community Swim of Santa Cruz and grassroots volunteer at Simpkins Swim Center, Monday Seporganizations to design, fund and build the tember 2 from 12-4 pm. Jeff Gaffney, Director of Santa Cruz county’s first, fully-inclusive playground, LEO’s Haven at Chanticleer Park, which is County Parks states, “Mariah Roberts is one of those igniters in the community. slated to open winter of 2019-2020. “In her work co-driving the amazing She strives to make everyone around her Chanticleer Park/LEO’s Haven project, better with her grit and determination. Mariah demonstrated her unique combi- She is a true community organizer, and

September is National Preparedness Month

n August 27, the Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors proclaimed September 2019 as National Preparedness Month, emphasizing the importance of being prepared for local emergencies or disasters. “Santa Cruz County has seen more than its share of emergencies, and our community knows the importance of disaster preparedness,” Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors Chair Ryan Coonerty said. “We encourage everyone to sit

down with their families and create emergency plans that take into account neighborhood evacuations, disaster supplies, family medical needs, pets, family communications and more. The more we do now to prepare, the more resilient we become.” Santa Cruz County is vulnerable to a variety of disasters, including storms, earthquakes, wildfires, flooding, power outages and more. “Be Prepared” page 24

our department can’t wait to start making a difference together with Friends of Santa Cruz County Parks in our mutual goal of bringing beauty and recreation to our community through vibrant county parks.” Friends of Santa Cruz County Parks is a long established non-profit with a mission to preserve, protect, improve and promote the use of Santa Cruz

County parks and open spaces for recreational activities, arts and cultural activities to benefit all generations in our diverse community. n ••• To find out more about Friends of Santa Cruz County Parks or to sign up for a membership to support swimming scholarships for community youth, please visit countyparkfriends.org.

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Who Do You Compete With? By Ron Kustek

o you decided to open a coffee shop, or a restaurant, or a clothing store specializing in Santa Cruz branded t-shirts and beachwear. When you looked around the area to determine where to open your business, you likely investigated to find that your competition was nowhere to be found within walking distance from the location you chose. Perhaps you did that — but you likely now realize that competition is everywhere. We compete for the attention of every existing and potential customer, every minute of every day. From word-of-mouth experiences to social media posts, every hour has 60 minute’s worth of opportunities to motivate a customer to visit a physical or online location to satisfy their need. The Visible/More Obvious Competition s that which you can see the only competition you have? This one isn’t as easy to determine as you may think. Let’s do a short Q & A. If you’re a restaurant, are you competing with a) the same food-type restaurant (i.e., you have a Mexican restaurant and you’re competing with the Mexican restaurant within 3 miles of you); are you b) competing with any restaurant that serves similar food to yours (i.e., you’re an Italian restaurant, so you’re competing with Italian and other pasta-serving restaurants; or are you c) competing with every food-type restaurant (i.e. whether your food specialty is Greek, Mexican, Italian, Chinese, Mediterranean, Peruvian, Thai, Fusion, Farm-ToTable, Eastern-European, etc.). Well, if you decided that “C” is your answer, you are correct – and understand just part of your competitive challenge. Why do people eat at your restaurant – because they love your “X” type of food? Perhaps. Or, they may choose your type of food for that occasion, or their need is to eat out and not to cook for themselves. Their “need” is often not

“Be Prepared” from page 23 Residents are encouraged to download the Code Red app to make sure they receive emergency notifications, and the County Office of Emergency Services maintains a number of preparedness resources for residents and their families at www.santacruzcounty.us/OES. To assist in preparedness, individuals and families should consider the following: • Signing up for alerts and warnings • Plans for alternative shelter • Evacuation routes • Family communication plans • Age-specific family member needs • Special medical, prescription and dietary needs

for X-type of food – but is often to just be fed by someone else. Ask yourself, do you eat the same meal every night or every day – for every meal daypart (breakfast, lunch or dinner)? Likely, the answer is no – and similar to customers who eat different foods at different times depending on their mood, they may have an affinity for your location compared to other restaurants, or, they may be trying to gain agreement with the people they’re with to choose a lunch place, etc., etc.…. The point is, you’re competing for “daypart share of stomach” -- not Vegan vs. Vegan or American vs American food offerings. The same holds true if you’re a clothing store or a coffee shop. How are you defining your competition, and what makes you Better? Special? Different? (more on this topic in future articles …) The Not-so-Visible, Not-so-Obvious Competition ou may own a great local coffee shop – but is your only competition the corporate brand or franchise location within a mile of you? Likely - not. Whether it’s for a beverage, either hot or cold, you’re competing with every business that provides these choices, as well as what’s in a person’s refrigerator stocked from what they bought from the local grocery or convenience store. People consume drinks outside the house, often with beverages they purchased elsewhere – was one of those items yours? If you sell clothing, people can only buy (and wear) so many clothes. They buy them from many different locations, including online. You’re competing not only with the places you can see driving around town, but also with every entity that sells any clothing, including the social media giants like Instagram, where people share trendy clothing items with friends, and then with the tap of a finger, can be purchased within 5 seconds via smartphone. So do you see yourself competing 24/7/365 with every

• Pets or service animals • Emergency preparedness kits, including food and water • Practicing emergency plans, including household evacuation In addition, all homes should consider a disaster preparedness kit with some or all of the following: • Water — one gallon of water, per person, per day for a minimum of three days • Food — a minimum three-days supply of non-perishable food • Battery-powered or hand-crank radio and a NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert • Flashlight • First aid kit • Extra batteries and cell phone chargers

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company, every business, every person – who is selling something to your potential customer? If you understand the fact that we are surrounded by competition, and that our customer is surrounded by competitive choices, then you’ve likely spent many hours choosing how and where you’re going to compete for the customers that you value most. This is the challenge of devoting your time and resources to gaining the greatest “share of customer” that you can get to and satisfy. n ••• Ron Kustek is a business instructor at Cabrillo College: Email: rokustek@cabrillo.edu

• Whistle to signal for help • Dust masks, plastic sheeting and duct tape • Moist towelettes, garbage bags and plastic ties for personal sanitation • Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities • Manual can opener for food • Local maps During the next month Santa Cruz County Public Health and the Office of Emergency Services will be very active on social media and we invite you to visit those websites sites for information on preparedness tips for families, pets, people with disabilities and planned power shut-offs. n ••• Additional preparedness resources are available at www.santacruzhealth.org/emergencyplan.

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The Joy Of Air Travel By Lawrence Tartaglino

ir travel means many things to many people. For some it is a necessary part of a career. For others it is the embarkation point for adventure, foreign travel, and new experiences. It can also be viewed as part of the process towards checking off bucket list destinations. I have traveled for all the above reasons, but today I view air travel as a sadistic, self-inflicted necessary punishment for some high crime I must have committed in my past. This revelation came to me several years ago when I made my first trip to Europe. We were flying from San Francisco to Rome. I was fully aware of the reputation the Eternal City had for pickpockets, so I decided on some preemptive precautions. I purchased a travel pouch to be worn under my outer clothing. The pouch would contain vital documents, cash, and credit cards. As I dressed on the morning of my flight, I had the smug feeling that I was outsmarting the thieves. I loaded my pouch with all the necessary items and slipped it on over my neck with a great deal of satisfaction. I was so cautious; that I put the pouch on first, then put all clothing on over it. Just let them try, I thought. Everything went well. We arrived at the airport in plenty of time, checked our bags, and confidently strolled towards the security lines. The lines were short, so I entered one line while my wife entered

“Community Awards” from page 10 Lifetime Achievement Dr. Larry D. deGhetaldi PAMF CEO arry deGhetaldi, M.D. is CEO of the Palo Alto Medical Foundation’s (PAMF) Santa Cruz Santa Cruz division. PAMF Santa Cruz coordinates with Sutter Maternity & Surgery Center to provide integrated health care for thousands of Santa Cruz County residents. Dr. deGhetaldi is a board-certified Larry D. deGhetaldi family medicine doctor who has served

another. We would meet up at the other end. As I waited my turn, I noted that the gentleman ahead of me was very agitated. He did not like the treatment he was receiving from the TSA Agent, and he loudly made it known. I sympathized with the agent, telling myself that she was only doing her job, and I vowed to be calm and polite when my time came. I would not make a scene under any circumstances. Then the challenge came. “Sir are you wearing a pouch?”, the agent asked. “Yes,” I replied. I was then told that I was required to

remove the pouch for her inspection. “I can’t,” I said, “it is under all of my clothes,” The command came back “Sir, you must.” What was I to do? I am pretty good at following instructions, and I believe in the rule of law. So, I did the only thing I could do. I complied. I unbuckled by belt, unzipped by trousers, and in one motion, reveled my travel pouch and nearly everything else that the TSA Agent and my fellow travelers may or may not have wanted to see. Then came the all too familiar cry from the other line. “Larry, what are you doing?” my wife shrieked. “Following directions,” I said.

Now there was a bit of confusion and chaos in the terminal. My wife was mortified, the TSA Agent was stunned, my fellow travelers were amused, embarrassed, and shocked. The agent, being a highly trained professional, immediately leapt into action. After uttering complete dismay, she took me behind a privacy screen where she proceeded to remove and examine my pouch and its consents. I passed. I was then treated to instructions from the agent on how to wear a travel pouch. I later received the same instructions from my wife on that day and every other day prior to boarding an airplane. I think I’ve got it. The question “Larry, what are you doing?” had become quite common over time. Another term often heard when traveling was “Larry, wait.” Once on my way home to San Jose, California, I raced toward the gate for San Jose, Costa Rica. Fortunately, I heard the phrase “Larry, wait” before I was too far down the concourse. I have never fully adjusted to the turmoil and stress of air terminals. The joy of air travel. As stated earlier, for some, air travel is the start of a new adventure and the creation of lasting memories. Few, however, experience adventure and lasting memories while still in the terminal. I do. n ••• For more info: L_Tartaglino@hotmail.com

in a number of leadership positions within the Santa Cruz Medical Clinic and PAMF since he began practicing in 1984. He represented the clinic in its affiliation negotiations with Sutter Health and additionally chaired the Clinic Management Board. Dr. deGhetaldi has served on several boards of directors including the Palo Alto Medical Foundation, the California Medical Association, Sutter Maternity & Surgery Center, and the Central California Alliance for Health. He was appointed to the California Financial Solvency Standards Board (FSSB) whose task is to address the implications of federal health care reform and how it will affect the California health care landscape. He is also a member of the Integrated

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graduate degree at the University of California, Santa Cruz and his medical degree at the University of Southern California. He completed his postgraduate medical training internship at Stanford University and his residency at the Stanford University Family Practice Residency Program at San Jose Hospital. He is a graduate (Cohort I) of the California Health Care Foundation’s Leadership Fellowship. Dr. deGhetaldi and his wife have six children between them. ••• Cost: $85 Early reservations (now until Oct 6) / $100 Regular Reservations (Oct. 7 to door / based on availability). Reservations: visit www.aptoschamber.com/ad or call (831) 688-1467.

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Libra (Sep. 23-Oct. 23)

Be wary early in September, as someone you encounter could leave you embarrassed or disappointed if you’re not careful. Unfortunately, your good nature can get you mixed up with people who want to take advantage of you. The mood lightens mid-month, and the air around you is filled with creativity. Your inhibitions will be hard to dismiss, but someone near and dear to you could help you reach for the stars. Late in the month is a good time to be meeting new people and start new projects, either of which will have an eye-catching aesthetic.

Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22)

You have the motivation to reign in something racing out of control as the month begins. Your ability to organize, along with a strong desire to rectify the problem, is finally in synch. You’re ready for others to see your true talent mid-month. It’s time to come out from behind the scenes and take the stage. Late in September you are having an easy time figuring out the pros and cons of the latest project or a new relationship, but too much contemplation can lead to indecision. It’s time to make a decision, you already know everything you need to do so.

Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21)

Recent hard work has been draining, but the mood is about to lighten up as the month begins. It’s time to have some fun, but don’t get lost and forget your responsibilities. Just take the break you deserve. Your confidence is brimming mid-September, but don’t forget that overconfidence is just over the edge. Trying to ride the edge of confidence without going overboard or being too timid is the key to moving forward. Taking yourself too seriously can lead to embarrassment late in the month. Trying to save face, rather than just allowing yourself to relax and let something go, is likely to cause more problems for yourself, and make things worse. Take a deep breath, smile and move on.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 20)

Are you ready for new opportunities? September begins with new doors open, and they’re just waiting for you to walk through. Keep your eyes and ears ready! Mid-month is the perfect time to start something you feel passionate about. Surround yourself with people who support you, but will tell you the truth about what your doing, and you will have the best chance for success. Late in the month you may find it hard to pass on your ideas and plans. This is the time to be patient. Make sure you know exactly what you want to say before you start any negotiations or make plans.

Aquarius (Jan 21-Feb. 18)

You gain a lot from having deep conversations with interesting people early in the month. Keep an open mind while different opinions and ideas are exchanged. You feel an intensity brewing between yourself and someone new mid-month. If you’re feeling a bit bored, this is a perfect time to explore something exciting and new! Late in September is a time to regain your balance. It’s your responsibility to bring the spiraling areas in your life together. No-one can do it for you.

Pisces (Feb. 19-Mar. 20)

There is confusion in the air as the month begins, making it hard to distinguish between truth and lies coming your way, especially if someone is purposefully keeping you in the dark. Be careful. You’re feeling happy in a personal relationship mid-September. Now is a good time for a full romantic adventure, especially if you’re with the right person. Conflict isn’t something you want to deal with late in the month. It’s important to look out for yourself, but compromise is never the worst idea, especially if everything can be happy.

Aries (March 21-April 20)

You’ve got energy to spare early in September. Why not get something done you’ve been putting off? You’ll feel great once you’ve crossed it off your to-do list. You’re proud of what you’ve accomplished mid-month. You deserve praise, but try to temper your feelings, as overconfidence can hurt as you move forward. Keep your ego under wraps. Late in the month your solitary nature is in control, making it easier to get things done alone than in a group. It’s okay once in a while, but try to allow others to help in the future.

Taurus (April 21-May 21)

The beginning of the month is a perfect time to refocus, or recommit to something you’ve lost track of. Dig in deep and remember what you can do when you put your mind to it. Your hardworking nature is in the fore mid-month: now is the time to work on a project or two you’ve been waiting for. Make sure they’re things you really want to do though, because it won’t take much to distract you if not. Late in September your feeling especially talkative about anything and everything mysterious. Conspiracies? Unsolved Crime? Rumors? They’re all on the table.

Gemini (May 22-June 21)

The possibilities are endless early in the month. And you want to tell everyone about them. Go for it! Just try to keep your enthusiasm up and your bragging down. You’re still in a talkative mood mid-September, and you’re being especially tactful and polite right now. Anything you’re holding back, you have a good reason for. You’ll know when it’s time to reveal all. Relationships are hard, and sometimes, like at the end of the month, you don’t feel like putting in the work. It’s okay to feel that way, but keep in mind that what you do now will effect how your relationship goes forward.

Cancer (June 22-July 22)

The start of September is a time for commitment. If you’re been thinking about beginning a long-term relationship, or making a new financial investment, this is the perfect time, especially if you’ve already done your homework and are ready to make a move. Your sense of compassion is strong mid-month. It is time to offer forgiveness and release any anger you’ve been holding on to. The moment you let go, you’ll feel right and will be able to move on. Your sense of fairness is in play late in the month. Looking at life from other’s perspective can help you see what comes next.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 23)

The start of the month is a time for exploration. You can have some very interesting experiences if you’re willing to leave your inhibitions and preconceived notions behind. You seem excitable mid-month, but if you can harness the extra energy, you can get some amazing things done. Just try not to react to any negative energy others throw your way. Late in September, you’re feeling like a peacemaker in your relationships. It’s a rough time, but if you can stay focused, understand what’s happening and work to find compromise, you can help work through any problem.

Virgo (Aug. 24-Sep. 22)

Your mind is alert and active early in the month, making it a great time to put some of your more ambitious plans into effect. You have some great ideas and now is the time to let the world know what you’re capable of. Manners can be your best friend mid-September. Keeping your cool, saying “please” and “thank you” whether others do or not, will help you get through some stressful environments. You’ll have an opportunity later to let those who were lacking know how you feel. Late in the month brings some intense encounters, some positive, some not. Hopefully you’ll realize later how you sounded to others, but you may have to revisit these moments later.

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By Supervisor Zach Friend

t’s been over two years since the major spring storms in 2017 caused over $120 million in damage to public roads and facilities in the unincorporated area. Given that many repairs remain it is often easy to forget how much work has already been completed. From the significant repair on Valencia and the Soquel slip out by the trestle to work on Old San Jose Road and other major repairs. But the reality is that there are still many areas in our district — upper Valencia, Trout Gulch, Hazel Dell, San Andreas and more that wait for repairs. Much of the backend work has been done by Public Works for these roads such as geotechnical work, biological evaluations, environmental and design. These steps are time consuming and require approvals from our state and federal partners. The largest challenge, however, we have been facing in expediting these repairs has been response times and reimbursements from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). By way of background, the County submitted multiple emergency declarations after the storms of late 2016 and the spring of 2017. With state support we received federal declarations, which included 75 percent reimbursement for these damages. The County, needing a 25 percent match on the roads that were part of the declarations (not all roads were

approved so some may be 100 percent funded by the County) elected to use our SB1 funds (gas tax) for the significant match. With damages totaling over $120 million the match was estimated to be in the $30-35 million range. Santa Cruz County was the first in the state to submit our damage assessment forms and the first to have visits from our federal partners to work on preliminary design and assessments. In order for work to commence (or reimbursements to occur) every element of every project (environmental, design etc.) needs to be approved by either state and/or federal partners. Recently, however, we’ve had difficulty with FHWA providing essential reimbursements for our projects, which allow us to continue repairs in an expedited manner. Current law governing the use of FHWA Emergency Relief funds does not allow enough time for counties with projects to repair roads damaged in federally declared disasters advance to the construction stage. Specifically, the law states that “any project that has not advanced to the construction obligation stage by the end of the second fiscal year following the disaster occurrence will not be advanced unless suitable justification to warrant retention is furnished to the FHWA.” Historically, this hasn’t been an issue. Communities working in good faith with FHWA have been granted

... the reality is that there are still many areas in our district — upper Valencia, Trout Gulch, Hazel Dell, San Andreas and more that wait for repairs. Much of the backend work has been done by Public Works for these roads such as geotechnical work, biological evaluations, environmental and design.

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recently begun denying reimbursement requests from the County, putting approximately $35 million of promised funds at risk and delaying 77 projects in our area. Our County is not alone in this. Approximately $73 million worth of storm damage projects in the state are jeopardized as a result of this decision. We’ve been working with our federal legislative delegation (all have been very responsive) on legislative fixes and advocacy. Our Public Works director has been to Sacramento to meet with the regional FHWA staff and I’ve traveled to DC to meet with members of the Administration on this issue. The County was also able to successfully have the National Association of Counties pass a unanimous resolution in support of our efforts and now the Association, and counties throughout the country, will be lobbying for a legislative change to this two-year rule. The bottom line is that these projects will be completed. But it will take longer than it should if the County needs to come up with $35 million in unanticipated road expenses. We believe the advocacy work will lead to changes in how this is done in general and also extensions to our projects. However, it has unquestionably slowed down some of the progress we were making and it’s frustrating to say the least. n ••• As always, I appreciate hearing your thoughts. Feel free to contact me at 454-2200 or stop by my office in Aptos or my office hours in Corralitos, Watsonville and La Selva.

Whiskers: Looking For A Home

hiskers (ID#A257087) was surrendered to the Shelter in April by his owner who could no longer care for him. He has had a bit of an upheaval in his previous life travelling all the way from Michigan. Whiskers can be a bit shy and independent. He has a dedicated team of volunteers who interact with him daily, helping to ease his stress and increase human interaction. Whiskers is a curious cat and he likes to give head rubs, sometimes sits in your lap and take treats once he is comfortable with you. Whiskers’ adopter will need to be a patient and gentle and we think once he bonds with the right person you will have a friend for life. Are you the serenity he needs? Come meet this handsome boy today. Whiskers is a 4 year old, black and white, neutered male To adopt your new friend, visit one of the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter locations, or their website at www.scanimalshelter.org. n

••• Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter has two full-service, open-admission shelters: Santa Cruz Location (Public Entrance): 1001 Rodriguez St., Santa Cruz, 95062 Hours: Daily 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Wednesdays: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Watsonville Location: 580 Airport Blvd, Watsonville, CA 95076  Hours: Monday – Saturday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. (closed 12-1) Closed on Sunday SCCAS Main line: 831-454-7200. Animal Control: 831-454-7227. After-Hours Emergency: 831-471-1182

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extensions to complete the projects beyond two years. As you can imagine, the process of bringing a road repair project into the construction stage is time-consuming for a number of reasons: right-of-way acquisition and construction easements, scoping with FHWA, backlogs from previous emergencies, litigation, environmental review and permitting requirements, limitation on contractor availability in smaller communities such as ours, to name a few. As a result, it is a common occurrence throughout the country that recipients of FHWA ER assistance need more than two years to bring a project to the construction stage. In addition to these challenges, the two-year clock continues to tick even if the federal government is delayed in their response to our submissions. The federal government closure, for example, counts against the clock even though there were no employees available to review the submitted projects. It has routinely taken months for responses on scoping proposals and initial design as some key positions sit unfilled and FHWA is backlogged from other disasters that have occurred throughout the country. In these situations, FHWA has nearly always acknowledged that delays in these processes are not for lack of effort on the part of the communities in need of assistance, and extensions to the two-year rule have been frequently provided. However, in recent months, the extension requests have been rejected. The end result is that FHWA has

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR ANNOUNCEMENTS

Thursday September 12 SEPTEMBER BREAKFAST MEETING 7:30-9 a.m., Best Western Seacliff Inn, 7500 Old Dominion Ct., Aptos Guest speaker, Public Works Director Matt Machado, will be updating us on your Measure D dollars and more! The Monthly Breakfast Meeting is a great opportunity to meet community business members, introduce yourself and hear the latest details about our community. Bring your business cards for great face-to-face networking and a wonderful buffet breakfast from Severino’s Grill. Cost: $25 members/$30 non-members. Visit http://aptoschamber.com for more information.

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 info.

ONGOING EVENTS 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.

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. 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.

For more information about this and other support groups in the area, please call 800.272.3900 Second Wednesdays SANTA CRUZ SONS IN RETIREMENT MONTHLY MEETING Noon, Elks Lodge at 150 Jewell St. This statewide group of retired men invites you to be our guest at our monthly luncheon. You’ll meet kindred spirits, have a fine lunch and learn something new from a top notch guest speaker. Cost: $18. RSVP at 479-7096

Second and Fourth Wednesdays WELLNESS ON THE CANCER JOURNEY BUSINESS DEBTORS ANONYMOUS 11-12:30 pm, Old Soquel Plaza Learn how to safely support your body and emotions 5:15-6:30pm, Calvary Episcopal Church, Parish Hall, 532 through the journey of Cancer — from diagnosis Center Street, Santa Cruz. to softening the impact of chemo, radiation, and We specifically focus on recovering from debting on recovering well from surgery. We’ll address nausea, one’s business. low energy, weakness, digestion, immune support, For more information: 831-425-3272. grief, stress and more. Feel free to bring your partner or care team to this free class. Please come fed; FELTON FARMER’S MARKET water is available. 2.30–6.30 p.m., St John’s Church in Felton Limited Seats. Please register all attendees on Eventbrite — 120 Russell Ave, Felton Wednesday September 25 The Felton Farmers’ Market started in 1987 and is the second Wellness on the Cancer Journey or call 831-254-3270 to RSVP. Address given upon registration receipt. Weekdays SAND ROCK FARM MIXER oldest market in Santa Cruz County. The market boasts a variety of certified organic fruits and vegetables and artisan 5-6:30 p.m., Sand Rock Farm Bed & Breakfast, 6901 CASA ORIENTATIONS TO BECOME ADHD SUPPORT GROUP foods. It is open Tuesdays from May thru October. Freedom Blvd., Aptos ADVOCATES FOR CHILDREN 6:30-8 p.m., Aptos Fire Station, 6934 Soquel Drive, Aptos Help us welcome the turn of a new season with a CASA empowers volunteers to directly influence The Santa Cruz/Monterey Bay Branch of CHADD Tuesdays & Wednesdays special Fall mixer at the historic Sand Rock Farm Bed life-changing decisions affecting children in foster care. hosts monthly support group meetings for anyone and Breakfast. Sip on some wine, enjoy hot appetizers Court appointed special advocates are everyday people SURVIVORS SUPPORT GROUPS who would like to learn more about ADHD or has as you mingle with other chamber and community Monarch Services offers a safe space to meet that, with just a few hours a week can have a lifetime of questions or concerns. Come share with those who members at this beautiful location. other survivors of domestic violence, sexual impact for a child who has been abused or neglected. understand. COST: $5 for chamber members. $10 non-members. RSVP at More info www.casaofsantacruz.org or call (831) 761-2956 assault, and human trafficking survivors, and to Second Wednesdays’ meeting is for parents of https://forms.gle/p2Geac6uvQ9BztAj6 or call 831-688-1467. XT.102 listen or share experiences. Childcare provided children, teens, and young adults with ADHD. The on site. group for adults with ADHD, spouses, partners of Spanish – Tuesdays 6:00-7:30 p.m. Servicios Monarca, someone with ADHD meets fourth Wednesdays of Second and Fourth Mondays 233 E. Lake Avenue, Watsonville (831) 722-4532 every month. SANTA CRUZ CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP English – Wednesdays 6:00-7:30 p.m. Monarch Judy Brenis: jbbrenis@comcast.net, or call 831-818-9619. 2:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m., Alzheimer’s Association, 550 Water Services, 1590 Seabright Avenue, SC (831) 425-4030 Street, Ste. L2, Santa Cruz Last Wednesdays Each Month For more information, visit www.monarchscc.org If you have a family member who has been diagnosed MAGICIANS’ CLUB with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia, a Tuesdays & Thursdays 7 p.m., Antonelli Club Room, 2655 Brommer St., Santa Cruz caregiver support group can offer you an opportunity Attention Magic Lovers! Our new Magicians’ Club meets to find out more about available community resources, FREE PILATES CLASSES AT TEMPLE BETH EL Wednesday September 18 on the last Wed. of every month at 7pm in the club room learn from others who are going through similar experi- 10 a.m., Temple Beth El, 3055 Porter Gulch Rd., Aptos at the Antonelli Mobile Home Park. If you do magic or MYSTERY READERS BOOK CLUB ences, and obtain additional educational materials. Open Please join us every Tuesday and Thursday at 10 want to get started in this fun hobby, join us. 2-3:30 p.m., Watsonville Public Library (main meeting room), to family members, no fee. am in the social hall at Temple Beth El in Aptos For more information about this and other support groups in (3055 Porter Gulch Rd) for a lively and challenging Questions? Call Jim at 685-3829 275 Main St. Suite 100, Watsonville This month’s author of choice is Carl Hiaasen, writer of the area, please call 800.272.3900 60 minute Pilates Strength Class. The classes SANTA CRUZ COUNTY PROSTATE CANCER “Native Tongue”, “Tourist Season”, “Death in China”, are free and everybody is welcome. Donation are SUPPORT GROUP Mondays & Tuesdays “Power Burn” and more. welcome. 7-9 p.m., Katz Cancer Resource Center, 3150 Mission Dr The Watsonville Library Mystery Readers Book For more information https://www.tbeaptos.org WOMENCARE ARM-IN-ARM Santa Cruz County Prostate Cancer Support Group has Club meets on the third Wednesday of every month. 12:30 - 2 p.m. been an active group for over 20 years in the community. For more info, visit www.watsonvillelibrary.org or call Wednesdays WomenCARE ARM-in-ARM support group for women First meeting of 2018 will be February 28th. 831-768-7300. “ with advanced, recurrent and metastatic cancers. Meets ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION Everyone come and enjoy the fun, bring a friend and share weekly Mondays & Tuesdays, with a separate meeting Thursdays 1st & 3rd Wednesdays: 5:30-7 p.m. your knowledge of great mystery books, and enjoy the anievery First and Third Tuesday every month. 2nd & 4th Wednesdays: 2-3:30 p.m. FRIENDSHIP PUT TO MUSIC! mated conversation and personal insights.” — B. Fenwick. Registration required. Call 457-2273 for more information and Alzheimer’s Association, 550 Water Street, Ste L2, SC 6:30 p.m., New Hall, La Selva Beach Club House, 3124 to register. No cost to attend. 95060 Estrella Ave. Friday September 20 www.womencaresantacruz.org If you have a family member who has been Classes every Thursday night. For more info call Sue Harris diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or a related or Don Benson (831) 726-7053 or email at caller4u@att.net thru Sunday September 22 Tuesdays dementia, a caregiver support group can offer you 15TH ANNUAL MONTEREY BAY BIRDING FESTIVAL OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS MEETING an opportunity to find out more about available com- LUCKY STEPPERS MODERN SQUARE DANCE All Day, Watsonville Civic Center (festival headquarters), 275 7 - 8 pm, Christ Lutheran Church, Gazebo, 10707 Soquel Dr., munity resources, learn from others who are going 6:30 pm, La Selva Beach Clubhouse, 314 Estrella Ave., La Main Street, Watsonville. through similar experiences, and obtain additional Aptos Selva Beach, CA 95076 Enjoy fun field trips, workshops, speakers, vendors, educational materials. Do you have a proble m with compulsive over- or It’s fun and easy to do! Friendship put to music; Family Days, “A Taste of the Pajaro Valley” opening Our evening Santa Cruz caregiver support undereating? Anorexia? Bulimia? Compulsive family friendly. Class takes place every Thursday reception and our innaugural “Give for the Birds” group meets on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays exercising? You are not alone. Drop into a free, Night at our new home in La Selva Beach! (Take Mar Saturday evening Reception. of each month, and our afternoon Santa Cruz friendly OA 12-Step meeting with the solution. All Monte off of Hwy 1, turns into Playa Blvd., turn right Visit www.montereybaybirding.org to learn more. Contact us caregiver support group meets on the 2nd and 4th on Estrella) are welcome! at montereybaybirdingfestival@gmail.com or call 1-888-909For information on other meetings in Santa Cruz County: www. Wednesdays of each month. No fee. Open to family For more information, contact Sue Harris or Don Benson at 7829 (toll free). members. santacruzoa.org/meetings (831) 726-7053 or e-mail at caller4u@att.net. 28 / September 1st 2019 / Aptos Times www.tpgonlinedaily.com

COMMUNITY CALENDAR is to stay committed in loving and intimate relationships and to help other couples achieve freedom from dysfunctional relationships. All couples are welcome whether married or partnered. Some of us are new in our coupleships and seek to build intimacy together. We have all found help in Recovering Couples Anonymous. For more information visit our website: https://santacruzrca.org or email us at rcasantacruz@yahoo.com

ONGOING EVENTS CONT. SAN LORENZO COMMUNITY BAND PRACTICE SESSIONS 7:30-9 p.m., San Lorenzo Valley High School Band Room (F-1) The San Lorenzo Valley Community Band meets every Thursday at SLV High School. Dues are $30 a semester. You must read music. Call Teresa at 336-8637.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH BIBLE STUDY 9:45 a.m: Bible Study • 11 a.m.: Worship 7565 Sunset Way, Aptos First Baptist Church of Aptos welcomes you to join their bible study and worship every Sunday. Call (831) 688-5842 for more info

Second and Fourth Thursdays CABRILLO HOST LIONS CLUB MEETINGS 6:30 p.m., Aptos Village Park, 100 Aptos Creek Road. Want to make a difference in our community? Join the Cabrillo Lions Club twice every month and see what you can do to help in Santa Cruz County. Please RSVP cabrillolions@gmail.com Fridays NAR-ANON SCOTTS VALLEY 6:30 p.m., Camp Recovery Center (Bison Center Room), 3192 Glen Canyon Road, Scotts Valley. Nar-Anon is a twelve step support group for families and friends of addicts. There are no dues or fees to join. Just come to a meeting. You will hear others, who are going through similar problems, talk about how they cope and find recovery. To locate additional times and locations of meetings, please go to our website at www.nar-anon.org. DROP-IN GRIEF SUPPORT 12-1 pm, Hospice of Santa Cruz County, two locations: 940 Disc Dr., SV • 85 Nielson St., Watsonville Hospice of Santa Cruz County is offering a drop-in grief support group for adults grieving the death of a family member or a friend. This group is a place where you can share stories, learn tools for coping, and receive support from people who care. For more information, please call (831) 430-3000. Preregistration is required. First Fridays each month FIRST FRIDAY ART TOUR The First Friday Art Tour is a Santa Cruz Institute of Contemporary Arts event, managed in conjunction with the participating art venues. The event takes place year-round and illuminates some of the most talented local artists from local galleries. To find out where to participate in a First Friday art tour, visit firstfridaysantacruz.com (Most galleries are open 12-9 pm for First Friday viewings.) FRIDAY SHAKESPEARE CLUB 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Peace United Church of Christ at 900 High Street, Santa Cruz Curious about Shakespeare? The Friday Shakespeare Club members discuss the life, times, and influence of William Shakespeare. For information, call 831-684-2832, or go to friday shakespeare.org or facebook.com/fridayshakespeare. 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

First Sunday of Every Month SANTA CRUZ DINNER CLUB EVENT 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. Learn more about the SC Dinner Club and the fun we have by contacting Rhonda Mills at info@SantaCruzDinnerClub.com

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY FAIR Wednesday September 11 thru Sunday September 15

Wednesday – Friday, Noon - 11 p.m. • Saturday 10 a.m. – 11 p.m. • Sunday 10 a.m. – 10 p.m., Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds, Watsonville This year the Santa Cruz County Fair opens on September 11, 2019. As they have graciously done every year, our local chapter of the Veterans of Foreign Wars will assist the Fair with its opening day ceremonies where we will have a moment of silence in remembrance of the tragic events on that day, September 11, 2001. Our Fair theme this year is “Round Up the Red, White and Blue.” These few words speak volumes and serves as a way to honor those we lost and to remember how fortunate we are to live in such a great country. A special veteran will also be honored at the Fair during the Quilts of Valor presentation. Santa Cruz County 4-H clubs, sponsored by the Aptos Grange, will present a quilt, as a token of appreciation, to the veteran as part of Quilts of Valor project. Please join us at the 2019 Santa Cruz County Fair as we “Round Up the Red, White and Blue”!

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

DATED EVENTS Saturday September 14

OHLONE DAY 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, William Shakespeare. Members share group readings County Fairgrounds 101 N Big Trees Park Rd, Felton Join us every 2nd Saturday on the Farm for free and insights, discuss history, and universal themes Celebrate the Ohlone Peoples of the past, present family activities. Each month we select a new theme found in his plays and writings. and future at our annual Ohlone Day at Henry Cowell to highlight historical agriculture with games, For more information please call 831-684-2832 Redwoods State Park. activities, and demonstrations that relate. We You will see traditional dances and Ohlone demonSaturdays often have guest appearances from farm animals strators will share traditional basketry, songs, stories, PILLS ANONYMOUS (PA) like llamas, draft horses, sheep, goats, chickens, tools, musical instruments, language and history. During 8 a.m., Sutter Hospital, 2025 Soquel Ave rabbits, and more! You are sure to find something this family-friendly event, visitors can throw an atlatl, The purpose of PA is to provide a safe, secure, and sup- fun and entertaining for the whole family. play Ohlone games, discover how to cook with hot portive place for people who are addicted to pills who Check our website and Facebook page for more details. FREE rocks, and much more! want to get off of them. PA is offered all over the world. Event made possible by Mountain Parks Foundation and For questions, please contact Gary at (831)801-9578 or Kristin Sundays California State Parks. www.parks.ca.gov at (831)345-6515 NAR-ANON SANTA CRUZ 6:30 p.m., Sutter Maternity & Surgery Center (Sutter Friday September 20 SANTA CRUZ TENNIS CLUB Room), 2900 Chanticleer Avenue, Santa Cruz WATSONVILLE WELLNESS FAIR 9 a.m., Soquel High School Tennis Courts Nar-Anon is a twelve step support group for 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., Santa Cruz CORE Fitness + Rehab families and friends of addicts. There are no The nonprofit Santa Cruz Tennis Club meets every Center, 50 Penny Lane, Watsonville dues or fees to join. Just come to a meeting. You Santa Cruz Core + Think Local First present the first Saturday morning at the Soquel High School courts will hear others, who are going through similar beginning at 9:00 am. We play doubles and mixed Watsonville Wellness Fair! The fair is an interactive & problems, talk about how they cope and find doubles, mostly at an intermediate level, and switch educational day devoted to all things health & lifestyle recovery. around the players every 45 minutes. To locate additional times and locations of meetings, please go related. Balls are provided. $2 for first time visitors. The event is being held at CORE’s NEW Watsonville to our website at www.nar-anon.org. location. There will be food, drinks, music, vendor Second Saturdays Each Month booths, & complimentary services provided by RECOVERING COUPLES ANONYMOUS MEETING 2ND SATURDAY ON THE FARM 10:30 a.m.–noon, Sutter Maternity, 2900 Chanticleer Ave, SC CORE. Bring your kids, bring your friends, bring your 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Ag History Project Center at the Santa Cruz RCA is a 12 step group for couples. Our primary purpose neighbors-any and all are welcome! n

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Ferns Are Delightful Without Bloom By Tony Tomeo

any of the most popular plants are expected to bloom to add color and fragrance to the garden. Many others are grown to produce fruit or vegetables. Some are appreciated for their foliar color in autumn. Big trees are grown for shade. Turf grasses are grown as lawn. Evergreen shrubbery makes hedges. It seems that all plants perform particular tasks in the gardens, which they inhabit. Ferns only need to provide rich foliage. They do so very efficiently, with remarkably stylish and distinctive textures, and deep green color. Most ferns are evergreen, so only need to be groomed of their old foliage as it gets replaced by new foliage. Most of the few deciduous ferns are bare only briefly during their respective dormant seasons. Some can grow wild without any grooming at all. Many ferns are famously tolerant of partial shade that is too dark for many other types of plants. Many are tolerant of confinement, so are happy in pots, planters and small atriums, or under stairs. Some ferns that are tolerant of both shade and confinement are popular as houseplants. Those that get too big or their situations are generally easy to dig and relocate, or divide into more plants.

There are only two species of tree fern that are common here; the Australian tree fern, and the New Zealand tree fern. Australian tree fern is taller with leaner trunks. Tasmanian tree fern is short and stout. These and more rare tree ferns are the only ferns that leave the ground as they develop ‘trunks’ of tightly bundled fibrous roots dispersed through the decayed remains of their rhizomes. Their rhizomes are just their thick herbaceous stems. Those of tree ferns do not branch into more than a single terminal bud, so cannot be divided. Rhizomes of most other ferns split into clumps of a few or many individual budded rhizomes, which can be divided if they get too crowded. Leaves that grow from the rhizomes are known as fronds. The fronds of almost all ferns are divided into smaller leaflets known as pinnae, which are suspended by leafstalks known as rachi. ••• Highlight: Delta Maidenhair Fern ome of us might remember Delta maidenhair fern, Adiantum raddianum, as a houseplant that was popular for terrariums in the 1970s and into the 1980s.

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Their leafstalks are thin like hair.

Such lacy foliage needs no bloom.

Although quite happy in terrariums, it eventually gets big enough to crowd other plants in such tight spaces. It prefers to be potted on a porch, or in a regularly watered and sheltered spot in the garden. It tolerates quite a bit of shade. Regular watering is important to keeping the foliage well hydrated, particularly among potted plants that are unable to disperse their roots into surrounding soil. The stolon’s bellow the foliage are not so sensitive, so can regenerate new foliage if partly desiccated old foliage needs to be cut back. They want good rich soil or potting media, and appreciate occasional application of fertilizer. Individual fronds (leaves) have the potential to get as long as a foot, and half as wide, although they are mostly significantly smaller, and might be only half as long. Each frond is intricately divided into many small leaflets that are almost triangular, except that their out edges are curved and scalloped. Foliage is lighter green than that of most other ferns. Rachi (leafstalks) are black and thin. n ••• Horticulturist Tony Tomeo can be contacted at tonytomeo.com.

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