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Aptos Chamber Award Winners
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Aptos Chamber Award Winners
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The Aptos Chamber of Commerce will bestow its annual awards at a dinner and auction at 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 4 at Seascape Beach Resort, 1 Seascape Resort Drive, Aptos. The cost is $100 per person. For reservations, see www.aptoschamber. org or call 831-688-1467.
The honorees are: Man of the Year
Danny Braga
He is treasurer of Aptos Sports Foundation, past president and treasurer of Aptos Seascape Members Club as well as advisor for Small Business Development Center. During Braga’s 15 years with the Small Business Development Center, he assisted 161
Danny Braga businesses through 1,500 hours, creating 148 jobs, increasing sales by $13 million, and obtaining $21.7 million in funding. Woman of the Year
Peggy Pughe
She is Pajaro Valley Unified School District’s executive director of teaching and learning. She was principal of Aptos High School from 2016-2022 and president of the Aptos Chamber of Commerce from 2019-2021. With 25 years serving students, families, staff and the community, Pughe is a dedicated educator deserving of recognition.
Peggy Pughe
Business of the Year Santa Cruz Community Credit Union
Opening one branch in downtown Santa Cruz in 1977, the credit union has become a $184 million financial cooperative with more than 14,000 members, branches in Santa Cruz, Soquel, and Watsonville. It has been certified as a low-income and Community Development Financial Institution for more than 25 years. Organization of the Year
Grey Bears
Established in 1973 to address the problem of “undernourishment of Santa Cruz County’s elderly poor,” Grey Bears’ Healthy Food program has delivered 110 million pounds of food and served 1 million meals to seniors, veterans, families, volunteers and farmworkers. Their reuse and recycling programs have diverted 250,000 tons of household materials from landfills. Outstanding Achievement
Watsonville Community Hospital
Emerging from Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, Watsonville Community Hospital is now owned by the Pajaro Valley District Healthcare Project, a nonprofit that led a community fundraising drive to purchase it and prevent closure. Community Hero
Dr. Art Dover
Awell-known local pediatrician for 35 years with a diploma in tropical medicine, Dover has been a strong supporter of the Rotary Polio Plus Project which has reduced the number of polio cases from 300,000 per year to fewer than 100. n
“Briefs” from page 20
In 2020, California reported 6,644 fatal and injury crashes involving teen drivers between ages 15 to 19, which have the biggest percentage of distracted drivers at the time of fatal crashes.
Parents or guardians are required to attend with their teenage driver as they participate in this two-hour Start Smart class, completion of which may lower the cost of a young driver’s vehicle insurance. Classes are free.
Parents and teenagers can register for Start Smart by calling the local CHP office in Aptos, (831) 219-0200.
For information see the free CHP Start Smart mobile app, which has the
California Driver Handbook and a trip logger for young drivers to track their driving time.
Funding was provided through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. n
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Sunday, October 23, the Sun left Libra to enter the deep transforming waters of Scorpio. The Light began to shine on the 8th Gate and Hercules (humanity) was given his eighth labor. As the Gate opened we hear the words spoken by the Teacher, “We rise by kneeling; we conquer by surrendering, we gain by giving up. Go and conquer the Hydra, Hercules.”
Six and a half hours prior to Sun entering Scorpio, Saturn (the Lawgiver), retrograde since June 4th, turned direct at 18 degrees Aquarius (sign of humanity’s freedom). With Saturn retrograde, we organized and structured our inner lives. Saturn direct calls us to truth, the Rule of Law, and the new structures needed for the new Aquarian era.
Saturn direct gets the work done, work that has been waiting a long time to be completed. Saturn is practical. It’s earth. Saturn is the taskmaster, karma, the Dweller, awaiting the Angel of the Presence. The Dweller is all that needs purification everywhere. It is what is not forgiven, not redeemed, all that we have yet to love. The Angel of the Presence is Venus, who shines a light on the unredeemed shadows. It is the light of Love, which “underlies all the happenings of our lives and times.”
On Sunday, October 30, as Saturn patiently moved us lawfully forward, Mars, planet that impels and propels us to act (at times irrationally), stopped in its tracks (25 degrees Gemini) and began 72 days of retrograde (looking back). Mars retrograde continues until January 12, 2023 (8 degrees Gemini). Mars retrogrades every two years, thus it is considered a rare retrograde. As Mars is our energy, during Mars retrograde our energy turns inward and some may feel rather exhausted. The purpose of Mars retrograde is to give us time to assess and reassess all past actions, desires, aspirations, beliefs, devotions and visions. The word Karma becomes a keynote of discussion. It’s the planet of passion, instinct, desire, aspiration, actions, anger, war and aggression and wild impulses. Mars is also our strength and courage.
And Mars, as a planet, is rather fierce! Mars, ruling Scorpio says “Warrior am I and from the battle I emerge triumphant!” (more on Mars retrograde next time) n
ARIES Mars is what propels you. It’s your physical energy. During this time, you may experience communication and interactions slowing down, not working in ways expected. It’s good to understand retrogrades. Because there can be anger and frustration. It’s good to allow setbacks to be taken in stride. And to know different opportunities will be offered. When interruptions occur at work, just refocus and review everything. Something from the past becomes important. Remain poised.
LEO You may be looking deep within the self, assessing communications in past relationships. Nothing is clear or direct. There is such a focus upon the past that the present doesn’t seem to exist. Assessing one’s behavior within relationships is important at this time. Relationships with everything, not just lovers. This is very important inner work. Daily schedules and agendas may change. Notice setbacks, hindrances. Work around them with agility and poise. You’re always the leader.
SAGITTARIUS Here are the areas of life that may be affected in some ways. Observe them. And go on your way. Creativity, recreation, pleasure, children, hobbies, love affairs, enthusiasm, creative projects, leisure. Or perhaps ideas, thoughts, self-expression, social interactions, communication, money making and security. In all these things, one after another, something may occur that makes you rethink past actions. You will revise some things, eliminate many others. In between times use mantras to reorganize your thinking.
TAURUS The task for Hercules in the sign of Scorpio is to lift up instincts and intellect to the intuition; holding intuition close to the heart. Your intuition is very keen. You are able to sense the false, deceptive and unreal. Things you planned on doing may experience setbacks. Simply reorient yourself to a different agenda. One that changes day to day. Review previous studies, cultural interests and important goals. Do you have the same aspirations?
VIRGO You may feel less than enthused about your present daily life. Projects and routines may have lost their luster. Work may seem difficult, unexciting. Expressing the self may be frustrating. It’s a good time to re-organize all levels of everyday life. Experiment with different time schedules, ways of eating, exercise, walks and chats in the garden. Notice any anxieties, confusion, preoccupations or changes of heart. Keep a journal of daily life contemplations and revelations.
LIBRA CAPRICORN Is the issue of money or resources up for review and discussion? Do you feel that you are a resource for your family and friends? Things may appear quite close and personal. Emotions may be up and down. Are you responding or reacting? What needs refining, reorganizing, rethinking and/or repaired? What is creating frustration? What are you concerned about and need answers for? Is there a need to redo or coordinate something? What new initiatives do you want to put into place? Questions are good.
GEMINI During retrogrades our enthusiasm for interactions in the world slows down. Life becomes an internal drama, we’re more cautious, we question more, we wonder about past choices and should we redo them? We want to refine and perfect, refocus and review, reorganize and reorder. Especially our old ways of thinking and old beliefs. Money and communication with intimates can become complicated. Look at finances once, twice, three times. Review everything.
CANCER Finances, insurance, shared resources — all these may need to be explored once again. Review all previous transactions. Fix what’s broken. And don’t allow any buried anger to surface and hurt others. Have the intention to manage emotions with equanimity and poise. Communication may be difficult. Something may become an obsession. Reassess how you approach relationships. Find ways to have more kindness, less protection under your shell. Reach out and touch the heart of everything. It’s time to return to your artistic abilities, a creative project previously set aside. It’s time to reconsider leisure, work, travel, creativity and self-identity. Time to consider new approaches to interactions with friends, groups. Time also to consider the future. Are you remembering and questioning something? These will produce feelings, deep and complicated. There could be exhaustion, too. It’s time to rest more. It’s also time to contemplate, to ponder, to understand more and to forgive.
SCORPIO All Scorpios are deeply affected by Mars and Mercury retrogrades. Mars brings the Nine Tests of Discipleship. And Mercury informs Scorpio (especially) to be careful of thoughts and words, which either create or destroy. In the meantime things around the home begin to have a life of their own. Breakdowns may occur, things long waiting to be fixed won’t wait anymore. Family situations occur, emotional issues from the past appear. Siblings call needing help. Daily routines aren’t anymore. No matter the situation, carry on, Scorpio. •••
AQUARIUS It’s important to realize that everything you have done has been perfect. And according to plan. Aquarians are sometimes hard on themselves, thinking they don’t do enough, aren’t enough of something. They worry a lot, too. However, it’s important to know that Aquarians are quite different than most of humanity. Aquarians come from another star system, from the future. They don’t perform or accomplish things like the rest of humanity. They have different tasks altogether. Aquarius, you’re perfect.
PISCES You’re hidden away for a while, Pisces. As it should be. It’s time for resting more, contemplating the future, reaffirming dreams or letting them go. Something has changed in your work. A new level of study has appeared after many months of preparation. It’s important to tend to health now, to assess what’s needed for your well-being. Focus on the little things that make up each day. Accomplish each task with order and strive to do your very best. One’s best is better than perfect. “Thanksgiving” from page 24
These funds all support Pure Water Soquel and directly sustain our efforts to replenish the overdrafted groundwater basin, prevent further seawater contamination of our water basin, and provide a safe, high-quality, droughtproof water supply for current and future generations in the Santa Cruz Mid-County region. We are indeed grateful to have achieved this milestone that significantly benefits all our customers, and all who utilize the overdrafted groundwater basin.
We are also grateful for the progress being made on construction of Pure Water Soquel. This includes building the advanced water purification center at Chanticleer Avenue and Soquel Avenue; the installation of eight miles of pipeline under numerous city and county streets to carry recycled or purified water; and construction of three seawater intrusion prevention wells where purified water will be pumped underground to replenish the aquifer and prevent further seawater intrusion.
And in the midst of all this work, we are so very grateful to our community for their patience with construction in the streets, detours, dust, and noise – thank you!
Another very positive occurrence this year for which we are thankful is the District’s involvement in a remarkable mini-documentary, “A Refreshed Perspective.” It’s all about Pure Water Soquel and was produced for us by BBC StoryWorks and presented by the International Water Association.
The mini-documentary is part of their international online series called “Beneath the Surface: The Journey of Water” which includes short films that profile the innovations and innovators who are advancing positive change toward water sustainability. The series includes 16 unique stories from around the world, and ours is one of only two from the United States (others from around the world represent Spain, Uganda, Brazil, Scotland, Sweden, Portugal, and more). We are very grateful to be part of this select group of water sustainability innovators! If you haven’t seen it yet, just go to purewatersoquel.com to view it.
The District has a deep appreciation and gratitude to all who are part of the effort that has put us firmly on the path to a sustainable, drought-proof water supply with Pure Water Soquel. And finally, we are proud and grateful to be your community partner for reliable water. Happy Thanksgiving to all, and our best wishes for the holidays. n
