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Twin Lakes Church Opens New Children’s Building Twin Lakes Church in Aptos celebrated the grand opening of their new children’s building April 12. The 40,000-square foot state-of-the-art building is part of a church initiative that is also funding construction of a similar building in India.

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Community News Twin Lakes Opens New Children’s Building Terramar Gets Strong Feedback – Three Hundred attend Rancho Del Mar Planning Meeting by Noel Smith Candidate Question and Answers – Board of Supervisors, District 2

San Lorenzo Valley Museum Presents: Heritage Day May 21, 2016, 12 4pm 9 Candidate Question and Answers – 17th State Senate District 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

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Cover Story “Polo Grounds� from page 1 Until now the 62-acre Polo Grounds Park, which hosts hundreds of kids and parents on the baseball and soccer fields on most weekends, only provided portable restrooms that often became almost unusable.

Just one year ago in 2015, the fundraising began. This involved the Cabrillo Host Lions, County Parks, Friends of Santa Cruz County Parks.

Using state reimbursement funds, capital improvement funds and park funds provided the majority of the amount needed for the installation. In

February 2016 the Board of Supervisors contracted with the Public Restroom Company for a prefabricated building combining the public restroom and concession area and which also includes the foundation. The structure comes in three pieces, which will be

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Cover Photo: Groundbreaking: (From left) Cabrillo Host Lions Club member Krista Brassfield, contractor Jay Johnson, Jordan (boy), Supervisor Zach Friend, Friends of Santa Cruz County Parks President Kate Minott, Parks Director Jeff Gaffney.

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Twin Lakes Opens New Children’s Building T win Lakes Church in Aptos celebrated the grand opening of their new children’s building April 12. The 40,000-square foot state-of-the-art building is part of a church initiative that is also funding construction of a similar building in India.

The new Aptos facility will serve the church elementary and junior high school as well as mid-week and weekend

County Superintendents Zach Friend and John Leopold with Pastor René Schlaepfer.

be used all week, both day and night, providing daily opportunities to build into the lives of children in our

The three-story building features 22 classrooms, including a specialized music room, art room, Ribbon Cutting on April 12 computer lab, and story outdoor amphitheater are also part of the project.

The new construction is part of the

Church and school water usage have been substantially reduced as part of the project. New low-water landscapes were planted throughout church property, and

also built an educational and medical clinic building at a children’s home near

not only in the new building, but in every building on campus.

our Aptos campus we also construct a facility in the developing world for a non-

we could open a new building yet also dramatically reduce water use, and we’ve

children’s building is slated for completion at the end of May.

Founded in 1890, Twin Lakes Church is

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he Monarch Meeting Room at the Seascape Golf Club was packed with residents for the community meeting about the future of the Rancho Del Mar Shopping Center.

At the beginning of the meeting Bruce intent of the company was to improve the shopping center, not to change the conAptos Cinema. Landmark Cinemas of Los Angeles, which had recently purchased the Nickelodeon theater chain, was not willing to negotiate a lease with Terramar for what the property was worth. The former theater will soon become the new home of a current Rancho Del Mar tenant, Ace Hardware.

The center’s other anchor stores such as Rite Aid and Aptos Shoes and Apparel will remain with refurbishing and improvements to all the property, which complete. Safeway will be remodeled to provide the store more storage space for Some of the improvements sugRanch character of the center would be retained with no second story additions needed improvements to comply with ADA requirements.

Nicole Hauscarriague, VP Leasing for Terramar said that future tenants local, regional and possibly even national chains. For the new tenants they intend

variety of retail and restaurant choices available to the community.

The major issues that were brought up of vehicles into and out of the gas station

Installing Solar Panels over the parking lot.

Businesses that people would like to

the feel and character of the center.

Currently there are 43 retail spaces listed on Terramar’s website for the Rancho Del Mar Shopping Center with 17 of these shown as vacant. This means there will be a lot of new business moving into the center in the future so be sure to community.

Terramar is planning a “refreshing” of the existing shopping center and will present details at a future community meeting. To ask your questions or send your suggestions to Terramar Centers, please Email: contactme@terramarcenters.com For more information about the company and their properties visit: www.terramarcenters.com 6 / May 15th 2016 / Aptos Times

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Candidate Question and Answers

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our housing stock for seniors, teachers, and young people moving out on their own.

Q2 — Petty crime is rising locally at an

make it possible — and the County is For the 2nd District Supervisor election there are three candidates: incumbent Zach Friend, mother gardener Becky Steinbruner and small business owner Rich McInnis. Here are our questions and the responses from Friend, Steinbruner and McInnis.

seniors, public employees such as teachers, and young people entering the labor force? riend one of the most important issues facing our county. In order to rent a modest twobedroom apartment a family needs to earn more than $70,000 per year. Our children and grandchildren are being priced out of our community at Zach Friend alarming rates, and

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a beautiful place. I think this County needs some sort of rent control measure. I think the County needs to partner with UCSC and Cabrillo College to help provide lowbe available in summer months for shortterm and vacation rentals.

I think the current Measure J requirement that new development include I think it should be closer to 40% with at least half of that being dedicated to lowincome households (the County’s median

housing developer in-lieu fees should be discontinued because it is not working to serve the people who need this housing.

I think there could be developer incentives to provide deed-restricted low and moderate — income housing, especially for seniors and people with impairments.

I also think there must be community garden space for all development of over 5 units, supported by rainwater collection systems. cInnis: I think there are already programs in place to provide for

time homebuyers — allowing live/ work options and easy access to services.

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Becky Steinbruner solution would be to peer-to-peer counseling, better mental health treatment options, educational and job-training mentors, and better outreach for homeless services.

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windows, shoplifting, auto break-ins, and assault; I think the county needs to step back and look at how they police Rich McInnis the county, because it seems to be re-active and not proactive in nature. I am amazed to see how these petty crimes fall through the cracks with no concern for the damage done to the victims in these types of cases.

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Community Briefs

2016 State of the San Lorenzo River Symposium he second annual State of the San Lorenzo River Symposium will be held Saturday, May 21, from 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. in the Louden Nelson Community Center Auditorium. An optional interactive tour of the lagoon is ately following the symposium.

This year the event will focus on the history, science,

fun punching a design in tin, create a brush Santa Cruz al Salvador Wine Tasting Fundraiser Celebrating 20 Years in Community with the People of El Salvador arbara Lopez Group entertains at Bargetto’s during a wine-tasting

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of the San Lorenzo River lagoon. The event is free to the public and hosted by the City of Santa

B This evening of fun and community celebration will take place Friday, June 3, from 7 to 10 p.m. at Village Fitness Center

the American Cancer Society Relay for Life of Santa Cruz and Santa Cruz Children’s Charities.

There will be appetizers, desserts, and beverages as well as dancing, and

Santa Cruz al Salvador, an organization made up of seven Monterey Bay Area churches. Their goal is to help provide clean water and scholarships in the poorest villages of El Salvador.

Music, appetizers, drawing, and lots of fun. $40 at the door.

Sunday, May 15 – 3 to 5 p.m. at Bar-

prizes will also be sold at the event. This year, their goal is to raise $20,000 that will be donated to the American Cancer Society Relay for Life of Santa Cruz and Santa Cruz Children’s Charities. This can only happen with the generosity of support of our local residents and business owners who attend and contributed to this worthy cause.

For tickets and/or donations please call 708-2323.

The San Lorenzo Valley Museum Presents: Heritage Day May 21, 2016, 12 - 4pm n celebration of the San Lorenzo Valley Historical Society’s 40th anniversary, the San Lorenzo Valley Museum is hosting a rience what daily life would have been like 100 years ago!

Children and their parents will have

out what’s it like to ‘sit in the saddle’ and dress up like a pioneer – don’t forget your camera!

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County, Resource Conservation District more information on the event call 831-4205475 or visit http://www.cityofsantacruz. com/departments/water/watershed/ outreach-events/state-of-the-san-lorenzoriver-2016-symposium.

“Fit For The Fight” Against Cancer eascape Village Fitness & Physical Therapy is partnering with Santa Cruz Children’s Charities by hosting their 4th Annual Fit for the Fight Fundraising Event.

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Letters to the Editor

Goodwill Board Disappointing Dear Editor, s a previous board member of the Goodwill, I was disheartened to read your May 1st front-page news story about the organization. The current CEO showed poor leadership in threatening to leave his

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position if he was not given a huge increase in compensation. I was disappointed to learn the board of directors then gave him

bringing his total compensation to over $300,000.

How many donations of household This is money that otherwise would have spent on important job training programs.

I did some research on other perks the CEO receives above the $300,000 in compensation, these include a new car valued at $50,000 every three years, the Goodwill paying for wife to attend some conferences, etc. Again, money taken away from job training programs.

It was also disappointing to read that the Goodwill Board of Directors recently sold, upon the CEO’s recommendation, the Santa Cruz headquarters in a private deal, not going out to the open market. deal, but they will never know what the open market would have given them.

Commercial property in Santa Cruz is at a premium because there is so little available.

If the above actions occurred in a

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government agency we would all be demanding a grand jury investigation.

Sincerely, Nita Gizdich

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Vote NO on Q and S, the Cabrillo and Public Library Bonds 310 Million for Cabrillo and $67 Million

The current bond measures for the June 7 election are insane.

No accounting for costs, very little work for the amount of our money they get. $310 Million could rebuild the entire Cabrillo campus several times. Yet it includes no new buildings.

New business properties cost about $200 per square foot to build. For this bond you could build: 1,500,000 Square Feet of high quality

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buy 113 houses in Santa Cruz County at square feet addition in Aptos; A rebuild of the Capitola library; some computer updating and remodeling.

Repairs on 10 relative small libraries.

That’s over $6 million per building average.

It costs about $1 million dollars to build a 3000 square foot high quality house. So the library bosses are telling us it will cost the

For sure the schools and libraries need our support but giving these governments, which they are, such massive sums at one time is asking for fraud, losses and overspending.

Consider it takes 30-40 years to pay cost you, your children and grandchildren

size of the Capitola Mall.

The Millennium Tower, at 645 feet is the tallest building in San Francisco, cost $350 million to build in 2009.

It’s impossible to justify $310 million to do some remodeling and electronic updating to a relatively small campus.

The same goes for the Santa Cruz Library System. $67 Million?? Enough to

you include the interest we will pay. It will cause higher living and rental costs for people and businesses.

Vote NO on Q, the Cabrillo bond and

actually needs to be done.

— R. Briton, Santa Cruz County

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imes Publishing Group, Inc., as the publisher of the Aptos Times, Capitola Soquel Times and Scotts Valley Times, is devoted to the task of informing the voters concerning the candidates’ positions on current issues rather than For the 17th State Senate District election there are two candidates: Bill Here are our questions and the responses

and building our local transportation infrastructure (Roads, bridges, public transportation, etc.) needs to be increased. How would you raise more money and/or change the state’s budget allocations to provide more funding for our transportation infrastructure? onning with our local transportation infra-

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we have enjoyed many months of lower gas prices also resulting in lower revenues to support highways and transportation. Solutions include a review and revision of our funding mechanisms.

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portation in the state legislature where reforms and funding mechanisms are being negotiated. The governor includes over $1.5 billion in his 2015-16 budget proposal but this will fall short of current needs. funds might be directed to infrastructure and transportation funding.

I am proud to report that even with our state’s massive recession in 2009-10 connected with the national and interna-

per gallon fuel objectives that have resulted being collected at the gas pump. In addition,

overpass at Salinas road at the border of Monterey and Santa Cruz counties on highway one; the three overpasses constructed on highway 101 from Prunedale to Salinas, and the Palmer Kain massive project completed on highway one at Pitkin’s curve south of big sur.

All of these projects resulting a major safety improvements on roads that had history of high fatality. I am proud to have been able to push for the prioritization of these projects. Finally, I believe that investment in mass transit including local transit systems, light rail, and high speed rail are all important to reducing

prioritize funding for major road repairs in the 17th senate district including the

force and tourists. ain: As State Senator for District 17, one of my main goals is to pass com-

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prehensive legislation to create long-term solutions for our rampant infrastructure issues.

Funding is not the problem. 64% of Cal Trans road projects come in over budget. This is evidence of a fundamental breakdown in communication and allocation, and is absolutely unacceptable. The

government bureaucracy just adds more time and cost.

The current top-down approach does not take into account the needs and resources of the local communities. Our municipalities need to work hand in hand with Cal Trans, and there needs to be greater accountability on all levels.

Let’s bring together all the stakeholders in Public works and Transportation, and engage community leaders to make sure all needs are met, and to develop a practical action plan.

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“17th District” from page 9 Q2 — State regulations on agriculture and transportation have enormous consequences for our local economy. Do you feel there is overregulation in some areas that are negatively

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ain: I support local, organic, sustainable, community-supported farming. Globally, this will profoundly impact climate change, fuel, water and food consumption, deforestation, health, and the economy. California needs to lead work with the reality of the current system, and protect and empower all farmers, large and small. energy transportation, and believe our fossil fuel dependence needs to be temcurrent system into account, and create a sensible plan to achieve this that doesn’t harm our economy or businesses that have helped build this country.

I oppose CARB regulations that severely restrict diesel trucking, and other myopic policies that cripple businesses. from both the agricultural community and the trucking industry to have an honest and frank discussion about their needs, concerns, and ideas for reform. onning -

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appropriate government regulation to protect health & safety while not inhibiting

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riend the surrounding cities (Santa Cruz/

the state, the unincorporated area (such as fact, overall crime rates in the unincorporated area have been declining for many years with theft-related crimes down the past three years compared to the 1990’s.

Over the last few years we’ve taken numerous steps to keep crime low

a decade, supporting funding to open a recovery center for chronic inebriates and treatment to help end the cycle of theft

and substance use disorders, I supported a program that assigns a mental health to provide access to proper services.

Q3 — Santa Cruz County is known as a because of its complex and expensive planning process. Should this process be 10 / May 15th 2016 / Aptos Times

the growth of local businesses. I believe that we must better manage our precious ground water resources while protecting and developing appropriate water resources. I have been a strong supporter of reform of certain practices employed by abilities act. partisan reform measure in the legislature authored by senator Roth that strikes a balance between the rights of the disabled to access to businesses and preventing appropriate time for a business owner to comply with ADA requirements and monclaims.

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onning: I am a strong supporter of public education and as a member of both the senate education and budget committees, I am proud to report that we have raised k-14 funding by over $4 billion in the past two years, bringing California’s total k-14 budget to over $62 billion, roughly half of the state’s overall budget.

Additionally, we have raised funding to higher education. But funding alone will not guarantee quality education.

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any more development, remain the same, or be made easier to encourage moderate

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cInnis: As long as our population continues to grow, we need to have places for people to live, so I believe the process should be made easier for builders and developers to build. And unfortunately our planning department has not why we have a housing shortage and corresponding high prices for homes and high rents for tenants. riend: There is no question that historically the County planning process

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simplify the process — especially for homeowners making improvements or repairs — including providing information on applications and permits through our new free County mobile app.

Additionally, with our recent changes Board has created an environment where it’s easier to construct smaller, more focusing on reducing fees and providing

seeks to provide greater equity in education to those in low income and English learning classrooms. There is not doubt that investment in education is one of the most important investments we can make and that greater investment in education including pre-k childcare and supportive pre school can reduce the loss of youth to drop out and entry into the criminal justice system. ain: Our children’s future is my top priority.

My comprehensive eightpoint plan for education will ensure that future is a bright one. I oppose Common CORE Curriculum, and believe in deemphasizing standardized testing and the

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I support education that integrates the unique learning styles, personality, passions, family, and culture of each student.

I support coursework in communication, holistic health, nature studies, art, music, meditation, diversity, sustainability, and other valuable skills for a healthy, happy life.

Substantial funding could be made available immediately to support this mission was created, it stipulated that 70%

of the money collected goes to public education. Currently only 25% of the billions collected actually does. I will propose legislation to enforce the original agreement.

Furthermore, I will bring students, teachers, parents, and administrators together with local governments to enforce

incentives for property owners wanting to build deed-restricted Accessory Dwelling Units or install solar on their property.

I believe more can be done to simplify the process while still maintaining a robust, and transparent, public planning process, which ensures environmental and neighborhood protections are maintained. teinbruner: Because of the critical water crisis in our County, I support a temporary moratorium and enforcement of nance. This area has been in groundwater overdraft since 1980, but until recent State mandates and declaration of our area as

rates with changes in building codes to require built-in grey water and storm water collection / groundwater recharge on site. I also feel there needs to be incentives, such as were provided in 2004, to preserve historic structures rather than demolish them.

The recent changes to the County Housing Element are not necessary because the County is already meeting the State-

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not been addressed. Until supplemental water supplies are secured and seawater intrusion into the aquifer stabilized, I feel the responsible action is to protect the health and safety of residents and the environment with a temporary moratorium. Salt water in the groundwater causes irreversible damage, thereby imperiling health and safety of the area and it’s natural resources.

Once the supplemental supply is secured and monitoring wells provide consistent data showing stabilized aquifer condition, I would support slow growth

equality, and to create an action plan.

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bothers me that these changes, along with opment throughout the unincorporated areas, without regard to the very real lack of infrastructure to support it. It bothers me that developers now only need ask for the neighborhood character and quality of life, as well as and public safety ... and the However, at some point, I think the County must acknowledge that it is quality of life for residents, tourists and the environment.

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Aptos High School Scoreboard Boys Volleyball Aptos Season Record: (19-6, SCCAL 14-0) Coach: Jacob Landel 2016 Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League Champions — UNDeFeATeD! Season Stats Jason 15, Matthew Minuth 11– Assists:

Losik 15, – Blocks: Christian Segura 8 – Aces: Guy Jason 12 SCCAL Postseason Tournament Aptos def Mount Madonna (3-0)

SCCAL Boys Golf Championships SCCAL individual champ — Max Meltzer Meltzer scored 1-over-par 71 with four Club for eight-stroke margin of victory. As a junior he recently committed to San Jose State University.

Central Coast Section Regionals May 10 Rancho Cañada Golf Club, Carmel Valley Meltzer tied for 12th with a 74 advancing to the Central Coast Section 11 teams.

Track and Field Boys Golf Aptos Season Record: (12-1, SCCAL 12-0) Coach: Jamie Townsend 2016 SCCAL Champions UNDeFeATeD!

SCCAL Championships Aptos Boys Results 4x100: 1, (Fabian Chavez, Jack Harris, Cole Rothman, 100: 2, , 11.36; 3, Fabian Chavez 11.56 200: 3, Fabian Chavez, 23.33 Long jump: 2, , Aptos,

Local Sports

19-06.75; 4 Jon Gospodnetich Aptos, 18-09.00 Shot Put: 1, Chris Ilar, 42-10.00; 2, ethan Rasmussen, 42-00.50 Discus: 1, ethan Rasmussen, 148-07; 3 Adrian Gallindo, 118-01 Triple Jump: 2, , 40-04.00 Aptos Girls Results 4x100: 2, (emma Burke, Faith Dennis, Lauren Inman, Haley Veldhuis 1,600: 2, Marea Zlatunich, 5:01.30; 3 Matti Peoples, 5:08.59 3,200: 2, Matti Peoples, 11:21.67; 3, Annika McBride, 11:40.24 100 Hurdles: 3, Indra Lyons, 18.48 800: 3, Marea Zlatunich, 2:20.89 Shot put: 1, Angela Chmelicek, 28-11.50; Discus: 1, Angela Chmelicek, 106-04;

Baseball Aptos Season Record: (12-10, SCCAL 5-6) Coach: Jason Biancardi Aptos 9 – Santa Cruz 2 SLV 11 – Aptos 7 Branham 9 – Aptos 5

Aptos 4 – N. Salinas 1 Aptos 8 – King City 1 Aptos 4 – Harbor 2 Soquel 3 – Aptos 2

Softball Aptos Season Record: (14-8, SCCAL 10-2) Coach: Phil Rojas Aptos 5 – Soquel 4 Aptos 11 – Harbor 1 Monterey 6 – Aptos 4 Aptos 11 – St. Francis 0 (* = League Game)

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Community News

Landmark Groundwater Rebate Program Pajaro Valley Water Customers To ‘Run Their Meters Backwards’ WATSONVILLe — The Board of -

placed in locations where conditions for favorable.

a program for Recharge Net Metering, the water conditions in the Pajaro Valley.

October 2016, and operated as a partnership between the

University

of

Resource Conservation District of Santa

with willing landowners, projects will be

create eight to ten working projects, each contributing around 100 acre-feet per year

RCD. One acre-foot is about 326,000 gallons of water, enough to satisfy the domestic needs of two families of four for a year.

A formula will be applied to calculate the rebate. Initially, the rebate will be 50% of the unit water cost that is charged by the Agency to customers as an augmentation fee for water pumped from wells. The rebate will be applied against water fees for the following

would have occurred on that land without the project. The rebate provides an incentive

for landowners to keep projects working so that they can receive rebates year Andrew Fisher, professor of Earth and Planetary Sciences at UCSC. used to be more recharge in the past when less of struction, instrumentation, and evaluation.

Fisher and Coburn hope that the initial eight to ten projects, with one or two added can serve as a model statewide.

There will be meetings later this year at which interested landowners can request to have their properties evaluated for inclusion in the pilot program. The initial program will be limited in scope, as each project requires funding for design, con-

test the program as a proof-of-concept.

PV Water is a public agency whose mission is to protect and preserve the water resources within the agency’s jurisdiction, generally the greater coastal Pajaro Valley. For more information visit: pvwater.org

Ruixue Zhang to Perform Works By Beethoven, Brahms, and More for AKS

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20 years old, a sophomore piano performance major

Young Pianist Award in 2012.

at National Centre for the Performing Arts in Beijing, University studying with Tokyo National University Dr. Tamás Ungár, former of Fine Arts and Music, and Director of the Van Cliburn also she has played with Competition. She began China National Symphony her piano studies at the age Orchestra, China Youth of four. Recognizing her Symphony Orchestra, talent, she was admitted Central Conservatory into the prestigious Middle Symphony Orchestra, School of the Central ConShenzhen Symphony servatory of Music without audition. In 2010 at the phony Orchestra, Harbin Ruixue Zhang Symphony Orchestra, and public recital at the Tianjin Conservatory of Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra.

Music representing her school.

Performance: May 15 — 3 p.m., St. arship from Yamaha Music Asia, and was Andrew Presbyterian Church. 9850 Monroe Avenue Aptos, California March 2011, she received the fourth place at the Hilton Head International Young Artists Piano Competition in the U.S. She

12 / May 15th 2016 / Aptos Times

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Music in May: 2016 Season taken her into communities in Ukraine, Romania, Dominican Republic, and into the Haitian tent cities. Ms. Jackson received her B.M. from The Juilliard School. She is acting assistant principal Rebecca Jackson 2nd violin of the San Francisco Ballet.

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Local, Clean-Source Power Agency Plan Validated

Regional Group Would Provide Consumer Choice, Increase Renewable Energy and Stimulate the Local Economy SANTA CRUZ — Monterey Bay project among local government agencies to provide electricity to residents and businesses throughout Monterey, San Benito and Santa Cruz Counties, announced the completion of a feasibility study that validates the suitability of creating a new regional power agency that would provide renewable energy and create green jobs.

Empowered by California’s 2002 117, a public committee comprised of representatives from Santa Cruz, San Benito and Monterey Counties has determined that a new agency would enable as many as 285,000 residential and business customers to choose clean-source power at a cost equivalent to PG&E, while retaining PG&E’s role in maintaining power lines and providing customer service. The new and would come at no cost to local government.

Building on successful Community Choice Energy programs in Sonoma and Marin Counties, the Monterey Bay Community Power plan provides local choice on energy generation, fosters more renewable energy, and stimulates eco-

formed as early as Fall 2016, an agency that includes the three counties and their 18 cities could represent the largest CCE agency in California.

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transitioning to a locally-controlled model will allow us to build and sustain solar and other renewable energy projects right here

electric vehicle charging, and support for local training programs.

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Study Session Planned to noon, Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors Chambers, 701 Ocean Street, Room 500, Santa Cruz.

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Animal Film Festival comes to Santa Cruz

Spay & Neuter PSA — set in the black & white era of the 1950’s, our suburban housewife learns the importance of spaying and neutering!

SANTA CRUZ — Films from around the world featuring animals and their stories will be screened at a special event hosted by the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter

the world for this year’s Animal Film Festival during which we screened the

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Special guest Justin

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director of SMART will take the stage

Q&A. The 2016 Animal Film Festival, held

Penelope — A Rescue Story

each year in Grass Valley, California,

Santa Cruz on Tuesday May 17 from 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm. Advance tickets are now on

including Audience Choice Awards to the

thought provoking. People will be so glad

All proceeds raised from this event will SMART is a ground-breaking documentary about highly trained, adrenaline-fueled professionals risking life and limb rescuing animals.

Finding Shelter follows the Rowles family who pack up their lives in the

tickets and to learn about the festival, visit .

in Bulgaria for a quiet life, where instead, they open a dog shelter and transform the community.

You’ve Got a Friend in Me is about a young man and his friend, a turkey, who spend a sunny day doing fun things together in the city of Vilnius, Lithuania.

The ethics of Diet — a one minute Penelope — A Rescue Story portrays the rescue of a chicken from a brutal religious ceremony and the young couple who treat her as one of the family.

David & Goliath based on a true story about David, a Jewish man running from You’ve Got a Friend

house where a German Shepherd becomes his savior.

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The walk begins at 9am on Monday, May 23 at the Veteran’s Memorial Building on Front St. in downtown Santa Cruz with Coonerty, Greg Caput, and District Attorney Sacramento on Tuesday, June 7 with a presentation by Assemblyman Mark Stone.

Some of the strategies in the proposal include:

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law enforcement, member of Vet Court

prior to discharge. by various providers to improve and enhance access to services for each veteran based on their home of record.

resources and community based services as needed per evaluation of each veteran.

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eran’s Advocate mental health screenings, improved services prior to discharge, and enhanced access to community resources post-discharge will reduce veteran suicides.

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Spring Book Sale with 20,000 Gently Used Books

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he Friends of the Santa Cruz Public Libraries will hold its Spring Book Sale on Friday and Saturday, May 27 and 28 at the Santa Cruz Civic Center at 307 Church St. Friday evening is a preview for Friends donors from 5 - 8 p.m. and the sale opens to the public on Saturday at 10 a.m. and runs until 4 p.m.

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DVDs and audiobooks to choose from, it is one of the biggest used books sales on the central coast. It’s also one of the oldest, going back to before the Downtown library was built in 1968.

Most books sell for $1 - $3. Every book category is represented: novels, children’s, cooking, gardening, travel, politics, biog-

Each book sale attracts hundreds of book lovers and professional book dealers. book sales are a real ‘happening.’ So many people in our community come out and it is inspiring to see how many people still The Friends of the Santa Cruz Public whose members support the county library system through fundraising, volunteer services and advocacy.

Proceeds from the Spring Book Sale will pay for books, materials and programs at the 10 library branches of Aptos, Branciforte, Boulder Creek, Capitola, Downtown, and Scotts Valley, as well as the Bookmobile.

Call 831-621-0800 or visit fscpl.org for more information.

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$2,200 Donated to the Friends of SC County Parks T he Santa Cruz based non-profit, Friends of Santa Cruz County Parks

generous donation from Tina and Russ Coillot, owners of Fleet Feet Sports Aptos/Monterey.

In a late morning ceremony at the Polo Grounds County Park

2016, the Coillots presented a $2,200 check raised from Fleet Feet’s annual Shamrock Run at P i n t o Lake County Park to Ray Cancino, representing the FSCCoP Board of Directors,

and Jeff Gaffney, SC County Parks Director.

The funding will help provide financial assistance to local families for SC County’s summer swim and camp programs.

During the Summer-2015 season, the Friends of Santa Cruz County Parks sponsored 28 swim scholarships for first time swimmers and helped eleven families send their children to summer camp.

Since its founding in the mid-1980s, FSCCoP has been providing financial

support and assistance to a range of Santa Cruz County’s recreational park and art programs. In 2014, Gretchen Iliff, superintendent of park facility maintenance with the Santa Cruz County Department of Parks, Open Space and Cultural Services, asked Tina Coillot about Fleet Feet Sports donating the proceeds from the annual Shamrock Run at Pinto Lake County Park to the FSCCoP’s youth swim and recreation scholarship fund.

Thanks to Gretchen and the Coillots, the Shamrock Run has become an increasingly popular FSCCoP fundraising tradition!

Russ Coillot presenting donation to Friends of Santa Cruz County Parks.

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elebrating ten years of Sculpture IS,

over 80 sculptures by 37 regional artists at PVA Gallery. Susana Arias and Hedwig Heerschop have curated an

media including bronze, ceramic, glass, processes including 3-D digital printing, casting, fabrication assemblage, direct carving and blown glass.

Arias and Heerschop have created

cesses and styles. The 10 tenth anniversary celebration will continue with our annual Gardens beginning in June.

Participating artists will give process demonstrations and talks on Sunday, May

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15 from 11 a.m. - 1.45 p.m. followed by the Opening Reception from 2 – 4 p.m.

The PVA Gallery is located at 37

Sunday from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. There is no admission fee and the gallery is ADA accessible.

Summer Camp Helps Battle ith a growing number of researchers reporting that mil-

summer camps as a way to connect children with nature.

Build leadership skills — Camps play a critical role in fostering leadership skills by giving young people responsibilities unavailable in other settings, such as self-selecting activities, maintaining camp areas and mentoring younger campers.

Push comfort zones — Trying new challenges is the key to building self-

summer break can increase parents’ concerns about children spending beautiful days in front of the television, computer or gaming station.

Even in today’s challenging economy, savvy parents counter concerns by investing in kids’ futures through nurturing place that fosters healthy openair recreation, while building important life skills. healthier when they have frequent and

& Nature Network, in a recent American play in natural areas enhances children’s ability,

creativity,

self-esteem

Camp Lake Hubert in Minnesota‚ Lake Country.

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sota’s Lake Country, which celebrated

ACA reports camp provides the right setting for building selfconfidence, social comfort, peer relationships, environmental awareness -

memories of sailing beautiful waters, observing wildlife on canoe trips and riding horses in the forest of towering trees, teaching life lessons that made me

levels of success in fostering relationships and building life skills. skills, gave me a sense of accomplishment and created lasting relationships

vised, outdoor recreation and play, there are other reasons to consider camp as an important part of youth development: Build self-esteem — Studies show selfesteem comes from feeling competent

Learn life skills — Camps provide fun tivate life skills, whether learning patience through archery, building a team playing water polo.

Get kids outdoors — Summer camp connecting campers with their outdoor surroundings and opening awareness for our planet. The Children & Nature Network, an organization that is nature’s joys and lessons, supports

former camper and counselor at Camp Lincoln/Camp Lake Hubert in Minne-

Kids Camps

75 percent of campers push themselves to learn new things at camp. ACA accredited camps like Camp Lincoln/ Camp Lake Hubert, must comply with up to 300 health and safety standards.

Have fun — Counselors help campers discover how fun the great outdoors can be designing safe, engaging activities that let kids be kids, while teaching valuable life lessons.

Develop quality relationships — Camps create community cultures that minimize social pressures, making campers feel more themselves. Camp fosters an environment for supportive adult relationships, like those between counselors and campers, which research proves is a source of emotional guidance.

Gain independence — sending kids away to camp may give parents uneasy feelings, ACA reports social connection away from home can nurture a child’s independence.

More information on ACA accredited camps and related studies are available at www.acacamps.org.

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after attending camp.

Monte Vista Horsemanship Camp 2 School Way, Watsonville, CA 95076 Phone: 831-206-9707 e-mail: MVEquestrian@gmail.com web: www.montevistaequestrian.com The week-long Horsemanship Camp at Monte Vista Christian School is a wonderful opportunity for boys and girls to spend hours every day riding and archery and marshmallow roasting at the evening campfire. Sign up today for an email MVEquestrian@gmail.com or visit www.montevistaequestrian.com for more information today!

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Community News

Dientes Welcomes First Patient Board Member D ientes Community Dental Care is proud to announce andra Navarro to its Board of Directors. This change represents a strategic shift in how Dientes is governed, striving to include both community members and patients.

Ms. Navarro is the organization’s

the care Dientes provides their 10,000 patients.

Ms. Navarro works as a coach in the areas of corporate leadership, workplace/life balance and Latino social responsibility advocacy. tinational agriculture corporation and an author of several books Alexandra Navarro about diversity and work-place will add a valuable perspective to improve balance, Ms. Navarro helps assess business

husband lost his job a few years ago, she family through Dientes.

Ms. Navarro commented on why

needs in order to maintain productivity and high motivation in times of change.

She has always been passionate about the importance of oral hygiene. Her father was a dentist who taught her the skills

believe that everyone should help their community, and this is my part. As a daughter of a dentist from Colombia, I look forward to sharing Dientes’ services with our Latino community here in Santa Cruz

Bay Federal Credit Union Raises $8,073 for Big Brothers Big Sisters CAPITOLA — Bay Federal Credit Union members and employees raised $8,073 for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Santa Cruz County during the Bowl for of April.

Twenty teams of Bay Federal employees and their loved ones filled the Boardwalk Bowl to support the nonprofit and donate the funds at the annual event on April 24.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Santa Cruz County, which pairs adult volunteer mentors with at-risk youths in the community, uses the money to pay for operating costs and ongoing

A team from Bay Federal’s Aptos Branch collected the most money of any of its 20 teams, raising $1,420. The team included Andy Brandenburg, Justina Jimenez, Drew Thompson, Richard Rodriguez, and Fernanda Catarino-Rojas.

60,000 members and 1,000 local businesses throughout Santa Cruz, San Benito, and Monterey counties. Since 2002, 100% of all employees have given their own money and volsupport for children and families in its program. All of the money raised for

level.

organizations, and community events.

Overnight Construction on Highway 17 Near Scotts Valley Begins Monday, May 9

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major overnight construction project along both directions of a one-mile section of Highway

17 between Sugarloaf Road and Laurel Road near Scotts Valley begins Monday, -

pleted in the winter of 2016/2017, weather permitting Caltrans officials have announced.

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8 PM SATURDAY, JUNE 4, 2016 Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium

POPS CONCERT

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with Special Guests Papa Doo Run Run

Badelt | Mendelssohn | Smetana | Sousa Tickets: $27–$72 Films: Extreme Surfing with Local Legends Civic Box Office: and Visual History of Surfing in Santa Cruz 831.420.5260 SantaCruzTickets.com Street Party with Kuzanga Marimba Band Season Media Wear your best Aloha Wear to win a prize!

Sponsors: Concert Sponsors: Jennifer & Owen Van Natta ARTS COUNCIL SANTA CRUZ COUNTY

SantaCruzSymphony.org

Artist Sponsors: Richard Klevins and Gay Nichols with Lighthouse Bank Film Sponsor: Cheryl Webster

Roadwork details for the single lane closures and median crossover closures in both directions of Hwy. 17 are as follows: Northbound lanes Sunday night: 10 pm to 5 am; Monday through Southbound lanes Sunday through Thursday night: 9 pm to 5 am NB/SB Median Crossover: Sunday night: 10 pm to 5 am; Monday through Thursday night: 9 pm to 5 am

minutes. winter of 2016/2017, weather permitting.

The purpose of this construction project is to widen shoulders, install a concrete median barrier, resurface with wall and viaducts along this stretch of roadway.

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Candidate Q & A

2016 Presidential Primary Election

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imes Publishing Group, Inc., as the publisher of the Aptos Times, Capitola Soquel Times and Scotts Valley Times, is devoted to the task of informing the voters concerning the candidates’ positions on current issues rather than endorsing For the 20th Congressional District

for these agencies to work in partnership with state and local governments, individuals and businesses to achieve the goal of safeguarding our democracy.

Congress has a role in oversight. But rather than interfering with the process to push a partisan agenda, Congress should tiveness of regulators. All too often, this

Panetta – DEM; Casey Lucius – REP; Joe Honegger – None. Four, Panetta, Lucius, and Panetta, Lucius and Digby responded.

questions and the responses from Panetta, Lucius and Digby.

Q1 – Government Regulations ranging from the environment, to healthcare, to taxation, to business, etc. seem to grow more complex and far-ranging on an almost daily basis.

Can and should Congress actively oversee the power of the regulators in the administrative branch in order to reduce the

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anetta: It is important that Congress maintain appropriate oversight of the work of regulatory agencies to ensure that they are working

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American consumers and businesses. The role of independent regulatory agencies is to safeguard our health, air,

with balanced oversight. I believe that Congressional oversight should focus on making the regulatory process work for all Americans. ucius: Yes, it is Congress’ duty to not only pass productive legislation, but to ensure that regulators implement these

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of businesses large and small; one important Our Congressional representatives over the last forty years have failed to break through the regulatory hurdles preventing environmentally responsible channel maintenance or get us the federal dollars for improved water infrastructure.

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APTOS TIRE AND AUTO CARE

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ptos Tire and Auto Care is no secret here in town. If you have gone to

run or ride in Nisene Marks State Park, you’ve could have waved at the owner Luiz Contiero. Aptos Tire is family owned and operated and has been servicing the cars of Aptos and Santa Cruz County residents since 2011. Luiz and his crew are willing to open early and stay late if it means getting you back on the road; trust me I know! when I had a slow leak in one of my front

Park Drive. Spending money and time on any car repair is not my most favorite thing to do in my free time. But, sometimes when life gives you lemons, you will be fortunate

saw was a friendly face. Such enthusiasm at 8 a.m. that morning was contagious and quickly relieved some of the stress I had about my tire. In just 20 minutes the

greatest advantages of Aptos Tire is the location. I was able to wave to at least a half-dozen friends who passed by while Luiz, installed a new tire for me.

Aptos Tire and Auto Care is open 6 days a week, Mon – Fri, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., Sat 9

their years of working on cars, and bring solution found; problem solved. One of the

when it comes to making sure your wheels keep rolling and your engine purring like

equipment needed to tackle your service needs when it comes to maintenance

concerning auto care is a testament to this last fact.

Some cars like mine are no easy task when it comes to maintenance. Aptos Tire and Auto Care took care of my 30k maintenance check-up quickly, and at an unbeatable price. They have all the special

conditioning repair, and more. If your car needs it, they can do it.

Luiz chose to open the shop in Aptos because of the small town feel and sense of

helping the residents of Aptos. It’s really fun to see kids grow up, help their parents

place, and we really enjoy getting to know

can tackle just about any problem with your auto including imports such as Audi, domestic cars including hybrids! They also have a great website where you can get an instant quote on any tires and wheels. They beat with their service cost.

These guys are personable and know

a new set of wheels on your rig, just want to talk tech, or people watch and wave to friends you see driving by the shop. Good in Aptos. Then it’s easy - they’re at Aptos Tire & Auto Care!

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Aptos Tire & Auto Care 8028 Soquel Drive.

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Board Takes Steps To License Cannabis Cultivation Jason Hoppin, Santa Cruz County Communications Manager

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he Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, May 10 took historic steps to begin the process of licensing medical cannabis suppliers within County jurisdiction, subject to certain limitations to protect the environment and neighborhood vitality.

Voting unanimously, the Board directed County Counsel to draft an ordinance that establishes a licensing regime for the commercial cultivation of cannabis within limited areas of the County, in compliance with California’s Medical Marijuana Regulation and Safety Act and pending environmental review. The Board also directed the County suant to certain conditions.

County’s quality of life and core values while addressing the community’s clear desire

local growers while making sure neighborhoods and open spaces aren’t overwhelmed

regulatory and enforcement activities. in place sometime this summer. The licensing ordinance must pass through environmental review under the California Environmental County Board of Supervisors Chair Bruce McPherson said. the needs of an emerging area of land use and to protect the issues our county cares about: neighborhoods, the environment John Leopold said.

The proposal prohibits commercial cultivation in solely residential areas of the County, while continuing to allow personal cultivation of medical cannabis. In rural areas, the canopy size of commercial grows would be limited by parcel size and subject to property boundary, stream and right-ofway setbacks, as well as other requirements. dition of protecting the environment

are willing to allow commercial agricul-

citizen-led advisory commissions, before returning to the Board for full consideration.

In addition, the Board set limits on cannabis cultivation in and near the

the largest land use changes that Santa Cruz County has ever undertaken, and there will

designated for agricultural use. The Board also agreed to allow commercial cultivation

thorough and comprehensive environmental

sites located in coastal areas, up to a cumulative total of 100,000 square feet.

Tuesday’s action was based on valuable input from the Cannabis Cul-

the impact of allowing cultivation in timber harvest zones and return with recommendations, and directed local cultivators to create a

County-established advisory group com-

low- or no-cost cannabis to economically disadvantaged residents. In addition, voters are likely to be asked to revisit the County’s

environmental regulations and more.

The County wishes to thank the C4 committee and moderator Eric Olsen for Santa Cruz County.

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Community News

Mosquitoes are Taking Flight O

n April 19 at their public meeting, the County Board of Supervisors heard a report from the Director of Health Services and the Agricultural

longer warm periods. This type of weather pattern has lead to slightly earlier breeding of spring and summer mosquitoes. In warmer months, it takes seven to ten days for a mosquito egg quito can lay between 50 to 200 eggs at a time, so a neglected sands of mosquitoes and infest an entire neighborhood.

It is critical that residents empty water-holding containers in-between rains and properly seal septic systems and water-conserving containers like rain barrels. Instruc-

about local response plans for invasive mosquitoes and mosquitoes, MVC is on the lookout for two invasive mosquitoes species that have recently been found in parts of

These mosquitoes are more aggressive than our native mosquitoes, are black-and-white striped, and tend to bite people during the day. They lay their eggs in very small prefer living in and around homes. They are responsible for transmitting the diseases dengue, chikungunya, and Currently, all California cases of these diseases can be attributed to recent travel to other parts of the world, and are

our website at agdept.com/mvc.html.

During this time, please remember to: mosquitoes and maintaining dry backyards so that these mosquitoes do not make their way into Santa Cruz County.

Spring and summer is also the season for mosquitoes calling the district. transmitted from birds to humans by the bite of an infected mosquito. The California Department of Public Health

sources, and day-biting mosquitoes to Mosquito and

this year by deploying more traps throughout the county, but we still need the public’s help in reporting day-biting

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igby: Our founding fathers created a system of checks and balances, which insures equality and prosperity. Members the divided democracy. This great nation ernment or a corporation. It is the duty of the activist and patriot as well as Congress Q2 — The National Debt is growing by trillions of dollars each year. Is the idea of a national debt that should be repaid no longer a viable economic concept for running our government? ucius: No, but we have to change the way Congress does business. Rather

economy through reduced regulatory burdens, and the third, we need meaningful reform of our entitlement system.

These are big picture solutions but we need to start with a representative who takes on

bipartisan solutions. igby In my time at Harvard University I had the chance to learn from Dean Lawrence Summers, former Secretary of Treasury. I

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know this can be done while continuing to fund social and infrastructure projects. anetta: Our growing national debt is a serious threat to the stability of our

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have come up, Congress has simply pushed the problems out of sight by unconstrained borrowing, ballooning our national debt now to over $19 trillion. (Consider that the entire National Debt was $7 trillion in payer owes over $150,000 as our personal share of the National Debt.

This cycle of deferring problems and adding to the debt has gone on for decades and our district’s Congressional representatives have followed along. I

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programs vital to the health and security of our most vulnerable citizens. issues, our economy has become overly dependent on the decisions of the Federal Reserve. Congress must assume its responsibility to discipline the federal budget and domestic and national security.

Q3 — Federal Entitlements now include retirement, education, healthcare, housing,

entitlement should the federal government consider providing or increasing for its citizens? igby: I have a plan to help all Americans increase their retirement entitlements.

Most Americans have not adequately prepared for retirement and government must intervene to prevent a growing epidemic of elderly poverty. My voluntary plan will provide a separate opportunity for retirement savings while increasing the savings rate at the same

critically underfunded entitlement program.

It is both a tragedy and an embarrassment that so many American go hungry – including

our nations gross domestic product.

As the only industrialized nation in the world not to guarantee its citizens some basic amount of healthcare it is with increasing

million living veterans all deserve better. ucius: I will work with others in Con-

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the best nation. I will combine the best ideas from democrats and republicans as well as other national governments to put a single

support permanent funding and protection of Planned Parenthood at the federal level. anetta: The hallmark of a civilized society is how it treats its most vulnerable members. Some people call them entitlements; I think of these programs as investments in the American people.

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unprecedented strides toward providing all Americans with access to quality health care. care of our most at-risk populations, especially

Strengthening Medicare and Social Security are also priorities, so our seniors can have a healthy and secure retirement.

Finally, we need to put more resources into

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solutions that protect those who are relying on federal programs like Social Security and Medicare as well as provide stability to those programs for future generations. from more focus on addressing underlying needs like education and mental health care that will drive down the need for federal support that may later become entitlements. that empower states and municipalities to meet has to do with removing regulatory burdens on our local agencies and local businesses as they try to meet the needs of their communities.

I will work with local governments to reach solutions that are sustainable long-term.

To see the candidate’s ballot statements and other election information visit: VotesCount.com

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your retirement years and a comprehensive estate plan. But you can’t just create these strategies – you also have to

to inform your spouse and your grown children what you have in mind for the future – because the more they know, the fewer the surprises that await them down the road.

Let’s start with your spouse. Ideally, of course, you and your spouse should have already communicated about your respective ideas for retirement and have come to an agreement on the big issues, such as when you both plan to retire, where you’ll live during retirement, and what you want to do s retirees (volunteer, travel, But what you both might have let slip through the cracks are the important spe-

accounts, such as your IRA and drawing from these accounts, how much should you take out each year?

these goals, you need to include your loved ones in your arrangements — so open those lines of communication.

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You’ll need to answer several questions, including these:

person or entity you name in your will

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The same is true with a living trust, a popular estate-planning tool that may allow your survivors to avoid going through the time-consuming, public and A will and a living trust will obviously contain a great deal of information your children should know about — so thinking when you created these documents.

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The Book Bag

New Children’s Books For All Ages …

By Robert Francis

Felix Stands Tall

The Great Extendable Colouring Book

By Rosemary Wells Candlewick Press. $14.99 lthough he isn’t sure he wants to do

By Sam Hutchinson and Stu McLellan B small publishing. $18.99 ere’s a special coloring book with pages that fold out to create panoramic scenes for the child to color. The seven special scenes unfold to include a safari, under the sea adventure, a fashion show, a jungle trek,

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dance with his best friend, Fiona, in the talent show at the Guinea Pig Jubilee.

The couple wins the but that is only the

playing sports and an arty street party.

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troubles.

Since some of his classmates have seen the talent show, they begin to tease make his life very unpleasant.

The bullying isn’t going to stop himself. And, with a little help from Fiona, confronts his tormentors. how to deal with them, this latest story

a valuable lesson about dealing with other children’s taunts and so will the reader.

This is a book every school library should have a copy of and teachers will want to use it when discussing inappropriate behavior such as teasing or bullying.

I Thought This Was A Bear Book

By Tara Lazar Illustrated by Benji Davies Aladdin. $17.99 uthor Tara Lazar revisits the Three Bears story but adds an interesting and rather odd twist to the classic tale. The bears encounter an alien creature that is apparently lost

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his way back to his picture book.

The bears try a number of ways of getting the odd looking interloper back to where he belongs and eventually they are successful. Goldilocks makes a cameo appearance in the story but she’s All in all, this is an odd adventure and one that younger children may not fully fathom. Older readers who already are familiar with the more traditional Three 26 / May 15th 2016 / Aptos Times

suppose to be about.

An endearing tale about friendship and two not too bright buddies will be one your child will want to share with friends and family members as well as reread often.

Bear and Bunny

Slipper and Flipper in

since they will realize what all this sil-

By Daniel Pinkwater Illustrated by Will Hillenbrand Candlewick Press. $15.99 ear and bunny are close friends who love to hang out in the forest. They wander through the woods singing, eating and sharing ideas. Then one day bunny gets the brilliant idea that they should adopt a pet.

The problem is the pair isn’t sure what kind of pet would work well. They decide it must be an animal that they can care for and feed, plus it must love them too. They reject the idea of adopting a caterpillar and obviously

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only they have a slight problem identifying it properly.

Although their would-be pet is actually a small frog, bear and bunny think it is a kitten, but that’s not a serious problem. The frog seems quite happy being taken care of and the misguided friends don’t see a problem with the arrangement.

Of course providing their new pet with a diet of strawberries may cause problems down the road!

This cute story will have young readers giggling as they realize bear and bunny

The Quest for the Golden Sun

By Susan Reagan Hyperion/Disney. $17.99

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Land of the Golden years later, two small penguins want to emulate the legendary

and Flipper are not taken seriously by their father, but they surprise him by embarking on a journey that takes them north away from their frigid homeland.

The two penguins travel to Easter Island and to South America where they visit Rio, Buenos Aires, and the Amazon River before heading farther north to

California.

Combining actual photos of the places they visit with illustrations, the penguins’ odyssey is charted in an attractive manner that features fold out pages. An amusing adventure which makes the reader aware of geography and travel to foreign lands, this picture book will entertain young children while giving them the opportunity to practice their new reading skills. travel can be.

and older, I wouldn’t give this book to a youngster until he or she is able to color within the lines. The illustrations on heavy paper are appropriate for color pencils,

can be removed from the book for display on a wall or elsewhere.

An added bonus that accompanies each scene is questions that ask the viewer to locate objects within each picture. For

Quality coloring books have become very popular with adults and children. This one will appeal more to a child than an adult, but that’s not to say Mom or Dad can’t lend a hand doing some of the coloring!

The Three Musketeers

By Alexandre Dumas Retold by Joan Cameron Illustrated by Sean Hayden Ladybird Classics/Penguin UK. $8.99 his retelling of the classic tale about the swashbuckling adventures of a young man who travels to Paris with hopes of becoming one of teers will delight young readers age eight and older.

The abridged version of the Dumas’ adventure follows the young man on a number of risky missions and it is accompanied by a series of full-page color illustrations.

A good way to introduce a youngster to this famous action story, after mastering this adaption, which is just seventy pages in length, the child will hopefully one day want to try the full length version written

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Picking the Perfect Puppy

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icking the perfect puppy can be done!

The selection of your new puppy must be a careful decision, however, because this little pup will grow into the dog that will be your constant, loving companion for years to come.

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Size alone can vary from a four-pound Chihuahua to a one hundred-pound plus Great Dane. Temperament can range from a laid-back couch potato-type to a highenergy constant worker. It is important to settle on a particular breed. Does your living space include a backyard? Do you have children? Do you have other dogs? Do you travel a lot? How much time can you devote

Which one do I pick? inding yourself with the pick of the all important questions to consider as you litter can be a daunting task! How does think about what breed of dog would be one choose from so many adorable little best for your household. It pays to do your puppy faces? It is important to spend time homework upfront. observing the litter as a group. Normal puppies should be friendly, curious and puppy. If you are simply looking duction of a stranger. It is best to avoid the for a new dog without a particular pup that is cowering in the back of the run. Shyness is often breed in mind, then I would highly rec“Buy a pup and your hardwired into a dog’s genes and can be very ommend researching money will buy, Love the adoptable dogs Also, you may want available at your local lie” to avoid the pup that animal shelter. Shelters – Rudyard Kipling bounds to the front of the often have a variety of puppies and older dogs of all shapes, sizes, and breeds to choose aggressive tendencies later on. If possible, companion, and you will be rescuing an look for the good natured, middle-of-theanimal! If you have a particular breed road puppy, the one who greets you with a

him? It is okay for a puppy to struggle a little bit, but ideally, he should eventually settle and look at you. How does he react when you touch him all over his little body? Does he allow manipulation of his paws, mouth and ears? Place him back on the ground. Does he come when called? Or does he prefer to simply

contacting a reputable breeder or a breed-

mother dog. Does she appear healthy?

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away from pet stores and the Internet to discourage puppy mill-type breeding.

puppy individually. Pick him up for a puppy temperament test. Does he settle in your arms when you hug and cradle

you? You want a pup that shows interest in people and likes to be touched. This is especially important for first time dog owners or for families with young children.

What to do after the choice is made? e sure to prepare your home for the introduction of this new puppy. Look at your household from a puppy’s point of view. Be sure to put away electrical cords or other dangerous, chewable items, place barriers around

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household cleaners in a safe place. Make sure that you have a puppy-friendly environment.

It is important to take your new puppy to the veterinarian right away after adoption. Bring any medical records with you along with a fresh stool sample. The to evaluate the health of your puppy. She will discuss important vaccinations and

neither fat nor skinny. He should have a shiny coat. There should be no crusting or discharge from his eyes or nose. He should have a solid gait without any limping. No sneezing or coughing should be observed.

advice, training tips, and the optimal time to spay or neuter your puppy. An early veterinary visit will set your pup on the road to lifelong good health.

Picking the perfect puppy can be a observation, careful home preparation, and the help of a veterinary professional, you in your shared life together.

“Highway 17” from page 20 tronic message boards will be activated to advise the public about this upcoming roadwork.

The contractor for this $5.1 million project is Granite Construction of Santa Clara.

Caltrans reminds motorists to move over or slow down when driving through highway work zones.

For lane closure information on this

Caltrans projects in Santa Cruz County, residents can call the District 5 toll free

number at 1-831-423-0396 or visit our website at: http://www.dot.ca.gov/ .

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Aptos Chamber of Commerce Sunday May 15 Swing into Spring

Announcements

Nar-Anon Santa CruzGreater Bay Area (GBA) of Northern California hat is co-dependency?

3:00-5:30 p.m., Best Western

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elebrate the Aptos History Museum’s 10th Anniversary

auction, jazz music, and prizes for at Severino’s across the street from the museum. You will not want to miss out on this fun night!

History Museum

Wednesday May 18

Golf Tournament — Shotgun

1:00 p.m., Seascape Golf Course

G business owners enjoy a day team building, vendors enjoy a business day out on the green.

The day includes entertainment on the course, networking with other business professionals in the area, lunch, snacks, drinks, prizes, and ends with an award ceremony dinner.

Cost: sponsorships available

is this insanity? Am I the only one who feels this way?

Join Nar-Anon, world wide fellowship of relatives and friends of addicts who have been affected by someone else’s addiction. Two meetings are now being offered in our Santa Cruz GBA on Sundays and Tuesdays.

For meeting locations, please call our helpline at 831-291-5099 or contact saveyoursanity@aol.com.

Visit our Northern California website for meeting listings in our area and region: www. naranoncalifornia.org/norcal/ meetings

Pajaro Valley Chamber of Commerce’s May Mixer!

5 – 7 p.m., Watsonville Firehouse Museum (at the corner of Second and Rodriguez Street)

A mingling with appetizers and wine provided by Grocery

from anyone. Co-sponsored

by Alienated Grandparents Anonymous www.AGA-FL. org a national organization that provide information and support to grandparents who feel alienated or estranged to their grandchildren.

Questions: pat@invisiblegrand parent.com (831) 601-9195

PROFILE of Santa Cruz

2:45pm, 2045 40th Ave. Clares St. Capitola Caregiver Support Group eed help finding a job? Join 12-1 p.m., PAMF, 2850 Commercial PROFILE of Santa Cruz.

Crossing, Santa Cruz atz Cancer Center, PAMF Its free and it works. Last year and Hospice of Santa Cruz it places 126 of its members in County invite you to attend a jobs, and we can help you too.

Caregiver Support Group for Ongoing workshops will cover those caring for someone with a resume writing, communication, serious illness. and interview skills.

For more information, call ill, it can be a challenge for the profile at (831) 479-0393 or entire family. In this ongoing visit www.santacruzprofile.org. support group, we will share stories, learn tools for coping and receive support from people Business Debtors Anonymous who care.

5:15-6:30pm, Calvary Episcopal Contact Hospice of Santa Cruz Church, Parish Hall, 532 Center County Grief Support Program. Street, Santa Cruz (831) 430-3078 Weekdays recovering from debting on one’s business.

CASA Orientations to Become Second Mondays For more information: 831-425Advocates for Children 3272 Grandparents Support Group ASA empowers volunteers 4:-5:30p.m. to directly influence Orientations to Become ed by Dr. Pat Hanson life-changing decisions affecting author of Invisible Advocates for Children children in foster care. Court ASA volunteer Advocates appointed special advocates are Grandparents: Leave a Legacy receive 35 hours of everyday people that, with just There or Not this will be a specialized training. Court a few hours a week can have a appointed special advocates are lifetime of impact for a child who safe structured environment for sharing stories if you so everyday people that, with just has been abused or neglected. a few hours a week can have a More info www.casaofsantacruz.org choose, and learning healthy ways to deal with separation lifetime of impact for a child who or call (831) 761-2956 XT.102

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First Mondays: 2-3 p.m., in Watsonville Second Tuesdays: 5:30-7 p.m. in Capitola Third Wednesdays: 5:30-7 p.m. in Watsonville Third Thursdays: 2-3 p.m. in Santa Cruz Third Fridays: 12-1 p.m. in Aptos Mondays

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If you would like to participate in the next Advocate training contact cita@casaofsantacruz. org or (831) 761-2956

Wednesdays

Aptos Noon Toastmasters 12:00-1:00p.m. Rio Sands Hotel, 116 Beach Drive ome join a dynamic, supportive group of people

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beginners to more advanced.

Sunday Piano Brunch at Zizzo’s Coffee & Wine Bar

11a.m.-2p.m. isten to live piano music at our piano bar while enjoying Tuesday May 24 your brunch with a mimosa or Aptos Branch Sons in lavender bubbles.

Retirement Luncheon Visit zizzoscoffee.com to see uest speaker will be the schedule of upcoming Bryan Stow, a Santa Cruz performers or call Zizzo’s at Paramedic who was brutally (831) 447-0680 beaten at Dodger Stadium.

Stow will speak out on bullying.

Call Jim for more info: (831) 708-4133

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your voice and share it effecTuesday May 17 & 24 tively. Everyone is welcome!

Follow us on Facebook: Facebook. Innate Compassion Training: com/AptosNoonToastmasters or Befriending Our Benefactors 5-6:30p.m. more info: (831) 236-1171 his three week class is for all those interested in Second Wednesdays accessing their capacity for Santa Cruz Sons in Retirement care, compassion and greater Monthly Meeting presence to self and others. It Noon, Elks Lodge at 150 Jewell is also for people looking for St. ways to replenish themselves his statewide group of retired in the face of empathy fatigue men invites you to be our and burn-out from taking care guest at our monthly luncheon. of others.

You’ll meet kindred spirits, have To register contact Carol: a fine lunch and learn something carolandenbos1@yahoo.com new from a top notch guest speaker.

Call Greg Horne at (831) 684- Thursday May 12

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11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m., Watsonville Elk’s Lodge 121 Sundays Martinelli St, Watsonville First Baptist Church Bible Study ome and meet Congres9:45 a.m: Bible Study sional candidates, Jimmy 11 a.m.: Worship Panetta and Casey Lucius at 7565 Sunset Way, Aptos an informative forum on topics irst Baptist Church of Aptos welcomes you to join their bible that will affect you and your study and worship every Sunday. business.

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For reservations, call the Chamber office at 724-3900.

Thursday May 26

Book Signing with Delores Smithhem Cicholas 5:00pm - 8:00pm, 7500 Old Dominion Court, Aptos, CA 95003 oin us for a special evening book signing with Delores Smithem Cicholas and her

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warming story, she recounts her dear mother’s life and the poignant yet compelling events that made her mother such a remarkable women.

This fascinating and epic will inspire readers. Severino’s Bar & Grill will be offering a complimentary house drink to everyone that purchases a book on the night of the event!

Call 831.688.8987 or visit www. severinosbarandgrill.com/specialsand-events.htm

Monday June 20 The Longest Day Alzheimers Walk

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he Longest Day is a team event to raise funds and awareness for the Alzheimer’s Association®. Held annually on the summer solstice, the duration of this sunrise-to-sunset event symbolizes the challenging journey of those living with the disease and their caregivers.

Teams are encouraged to create

5 – 7:30 p.m., Pajaro Valley Loaves and Fishes 150 Second St., Watsonville lease RSVP before May 15 at www.pvlf.evenbrite.com or

fundraise and participate in an activity they love to honor someone facing the disease.

Visit thelongestday.alz.org for more information on how to start your own team.

Outlet in the outdoor patio and self-guided tours through the Firehouse Museum. Bring your

to promote your business.

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Thursday June 9

‘Team up for America’ Aptos 4th of July Celebration

Friends of Watsonville Parks and Community Services Mixer

7 a.m. – 4 p.m., Downtown Aptos oin us bright and early for a Pancake Breakfast from 7 -10 a.m. in the burger.Aptos parking

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join us at the Aptos Village Park for the Party in the Park featuring local vendors, food, music, and activities till 4 p.m.

Announcements Friendship Put to Music!

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lasses every thursday night starting January 7th at 6:30 p.m. at the New Hall, La Selva Beach Club House, 3124 Estrella Ave. For more information call Sue Harris or Don Benson (831) 7267053 or email at caller4u@att.net

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Arts and Entertainment

friendly. Class takes place every Thursday Night at our new home in La Selva Beach! (Take Mar Monte off of Hwy 1, turns into Playa Blvd., turn right on

a new theme to highlight historical agriculture with games, activities, and demonstrations

appearances from farm animals like llamas, draft horses, sheep, For more information, contact Sue goats, chickens, rabbits, and Harris or Don Benson at (831) more! You are sure to find 726-7053 or e-mail at caller4u@ something fun and entertaining att.net. for the whole family.

Check our website and Facebook Last Thursdays each month page for more details. FREE

Monthly Argentine Tango at Star 4:30pm-9:30pm, Star Bene Italian/Argentene Restarante, 21245 East Cliff Dr.

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Sundays

Piano Brunch at Zizzo’s Coffee & Wine Bar 11a.m.-2p.m. isten to live piano music at our piano bar while enjoying your brunch with a mimosa or lavender bubbles.

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the ambiance of Argentina and join us in a social tango dance to music from the Golden Age of Tango.

Second Monday each month Private instruction and classes Second Sundays Each Month Stitchers By The Sea Meetings by arrangement. For more Downtown Santa Cruz 7 p.m., Volunteer Center of Santa information, call Michael (831) Antique Street Fair 239-2247.

Cruz, 1740 17th Ave., Santa Cruz 9:00am-4:00pm, Lincoln St. 95062 First Fridays each month titchers-by-the-Sea, the local First Friday Art Tour chapter of the Embroiderers’ Antique Faire is back! he First Friday Art Tour Guild of America, holds regular Vendors offer an eclectic blend is a Santa Cruz Institute meetings open to the public each of antiques and unique items. of Contemporary Arts event, month. No admission fees.

Come and check it out! Browse managed in conjunction with through a wide assortment of the participating art venues. The treasures including books and Tuesdays event takes place year-round BINGO photographs, vintage jewelry, 6:30 p.m. Santa Cruz Elks Lodge, and illuminates some of the most clothing, glass and ceramic talented local artists from local collectibles, vintage hawaiian 150 Jewell St. galleries. osted by Soquel Sports kitsch, turquoise, original Foundation. Buy-In $15. Full To find out where to participate artwork, and a whole lot of snack bar available. First Tuesday in a First Friday art tour, visit whatnot! of each month is special $25 buy in firstfridaysantacruz.com (Most For more info, please contact us at galleries are open 12-9 pm for (831) 476-6940 or visit us on First Friday viewings.) www.soquelsports.com Facebook.

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Thursdays

Dated Events Saturday May 14 Sunday May 15 “I Hear the Music Ringing” Holy Cross Church, 126 High Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 elebrate spring and sing with traditional and contemporary choral music from around the world at Pacific Voices’ May Concert! Under the direction of Conductor Dr. Sean Boulware, this acclaimed 65 member group will perform an

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that sings, proclaims, questions and contemplates what it means to live in the world today.

For more info (831) 359-7741 or www.pacificvoices.org

Saturday May 28 Sunday May 29 Santa Cruz American Music Festival

10 am-7 pm, Aptos Village Park, 100 Aptos Creek Road. he Santa Cruz American Music Festival is set in a beautiful natural redwood ampitheater.

Some of last year’s top performers included Bonnie Raitt, Big & Rich, Los Lonely Boys and Anna Popovic. Check out our website for Second Saturdays Each Month Third Sunday of Every Month our 2016 lineup and join us as we 2nd Saturday on the Farm

11a.m.-3p.m., Ag History Project Science Sunday 7:00 - 8:30 p.m., Harry’s Hofbrau, Center at the Santa Cruz County 390 Saratoga Ave, San Jose Santa Cruz, 95060 Fairgrounds eymour Marine Discovery orty-seven years of performing oin us every 2nd Saturday Center presents a public in the Bay Area, over 250 on the Farm for free family lecture from a marine scientist popular tunes. Come see our activities. Each month we select the third Sunday of every band for Free in Sunnyvale Every

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Times Publishing Group, Inc. Gemini (May 22-June 21)

Are you being rational at the beginning of May or are you coming across as somewhat of a nut job? The words make total sense in your head, but for some reason they don’t sound all that coherent when they come out of your mouth. You love to learn new things mid-month Your mistakes are evident as the month ends, but that’s what second chances are for. Or third,

Cancer (June 22-July 22)

You’d love to stay focused to start the month, but there are just too many things going on in your head. Once your daydreams take over, it’s hard to get a grip on reality. You’re demure and reserved around someone you really like as the month continues, but that doesn’t mean you aren’t screaming ‘pay attention to me’ on the inside! You can’t help but play the shy card, but that doesn’t mean you’re hard to get. You get creative inspiration from all kinds of interesting sources in the second half of May, and your artistic talents that have been hidden suddenly show up. If you’re feeling sentimental near the end of the month, counter it with some hard-hitting logic.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 23)

Your healthy ego can get you into trouble to start the month, but there’s no use trying to be anyone other than who you are. You show just the right amount of kindness and tenderness for a friend who’s going through a rough time mid-month, and although you might not get a you need a shoulder to cry on. Your love life heats up late in May, and if someone’s being

Virgo (Aug. 24-Sep. 22)

Don’t you just love it when your month starts with someone coming along to disrupt all of the organized?! No! You want to be kept up-to-date on all the latest and greatest news, gossip, and fads as you move into May, but unless you can commit yourself to being on social media 24/7, that isn’t going to happen. Later in the month you go against your nature when you enjoy following whims and indulging in spontaneous, and it’s really nice to just let loose and not worry too much about the consequences.

Libra (Sep. 23-Oct. 23)

You may or may not be considered pretty or handsome in the traditional sense, but either way you feel the power of your beauty mid-month. You glance in the mirror every chance you get, at an event at the end of the month, but everyone isn’t who they say they are. Trust should be earned, not given away for free.

Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22)

of place and disheveled, which is NOT how a happy Scorpio likes to live. So what gives? You have a lot of really cool, innovative ideas mid-month, but they could use some polishing before

Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21)

Does it seem like you’re the only person in the room who can grasp the complicated theories and equations being presented at the start of the month? Use your superior logic and analytical skills to show that you’re head and shoulders above your classmates, co-workers, and competitors. You might think you deserve a raise or promotion mid-month, but these are some of the worst days to sing your own praises. It’s disappointing when a friend or family member brings up an unfortunate event from your past late in the month, but really, what’s the point and put them to bed once and for all?

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 20)

If you need funding for a project or new business venture, the start of May is the right time to go looking for it. You have a way of laying it all out there that makes potential investors really take notice.

You like to be able to take people at face value, but there’s an impostor in the group mid-month. Once you ask the right questions, you’ll be able to call him or her out. Make the consequences they’ll have to pay for betraying you strict but fair. You’re very persuasive with your speech and writing as May

Aquarius (Jan 21-Feb. 18)

musical talent around!

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to others at the beginning of May. As you get out there and do what you do best, others look on in awe and amazement at what you’re able to accomplish. A breakthrough of some sort puts you on the map at the end of the week, but fame and fortune aren’t why you do what you do. Later in the month brings good days to look into your current memberships, and if any of them aren’t doing it for you anymore, cancel them and invest your money in something else that holds your interest more.

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about anything, so what are you waiting for? You aren’t into drama and gossip, but it seems

Wharf to Wharf Race

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ach year on the Fourth Sunday in July, thousands of runners,

across America and around the run from Santa Cruz to Capitola-

Lucky Steppers Modern Square Dance 6:30 pm, La Selva Beach Clubhouse, 314 Estrella Ave., La Selva Beach, CA 95076 t’s fun and easy to do!

Friendship put to music; family

Your May Horoscope

Pisces (Feb. 19-Mar. 20)

Aries (March 21-April 20)

Frustration is no fun to deal with as the month begins, so you might just want to check out of certain situations instead of fully engaging. Running away from your problems is one way of dealing with them, no doubt, but you know what? They’re almost always there when you backup near the end of the month, but is support at this late date enough? Yes, it probably is

Taurus (April 21-May 21)

You don’t mean to be rude as the month begins, but you can’t really tell if you’re the one running into other people, or they’re the ones who are running into you. Slow down. Catch your breath.

Give yourself a chance to clear your mind then set out again in search of whatever you’re looking are perfect days to plan or take a trip, especially since your organizational skills are on point.

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the last year we’ve come up with a set of policies and approaches that the Board of Supervisors is considering this month. The approach is threefold: improved tools of enforcement, better education locally, and outreach to neighboring jurisdicthe plan calls for: permanent on July 4th and other holidays (meaning possession of

dents about the dangers and enforcement actions announcements and other media outreach to local and regional media outlets about enforcement works before the summer hot spot neighborhoods about enforcement regarding how these calls are handled and also for education to the caller about the best information to provide to ensure proper enforcement owners to educate them about works and also the consequences associated with it accomplish this by eliminating the road closures in certain neighborhoods to free up those beach patrols

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As always, I’d love to hear your thoughts. Feel free to call me at 454-2200 with your questions and comments.

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t 8 months old, Red playing with his family members and other dog friends. Unfortunately, Red is a sweet and loving puppy growing up in the shelter. Red was surrendered due to his owner’s move and was an outdoor dog in his previous home.

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standards have given automakers another reason to step up the manufacturing of less consumptive vehicles that compete in price with their gas and diesel counterparts. Also, new car buyers can cash in on up to $7,500 in from their own state — check out the Database of State Incentives for Renewable

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Beemer. The all-electric base version of the I3 can be had for around $35,000 and gets drivers 81 miles per charge, but owners can opt to add a small back-up gas engine plug-in hybrid with a 150-mile range. doghouse with environmentalists given its diesel emissions cheating scandal, the company is making some amends with the new all-electric version of its zippy sporttuned hatchback, the e-Golf. Factoring

of getting into an EV or plug-in hybrid. never been so easy — or cheap.

A case in point is Ford’s redesigned drivers a range of up to 500 miles as well as 19 miles of all-electric driving for under Not to be outdone, General Motors’ Chevrolet brand is coming on strong with several hybrids. The Spark Electric gets more than 80 miles per charge and can be had for less than $19,000. Chevy fans looking for a the Volt plug-in hybrid, which runs for 380 miles using its gas engine as a generator or 38 miles on electric battery power alone— all for less than $27,000.

Meanwhile, German automakers continue to innovate on the electric vehicle

$23,000—a great deal on a cutting edge If even that seems like too much money, consider an even smaller electric car. Smart’s FourTwo Coupe is a twoseater, around-town EV that will set you rebate. Another logical choice is Mitsubishi’s similarly compact I-MiEV for under $16,000. good if you need a car ASAP, those willing hold out for Tesla’s forthcoming Model 3, a sporty all-electric sedan with a 215mile range. The car will retail for $35,000, meaning that consumers should be able

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