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55 Years of the World’s Shortest 4th of July Parade Each year the Aptos Chamber of Commerce asks prominent members of the Aptos Community to act as Judges for this world famous parade. These Judges select those entries that best meet the guidelines for each category they use in naming the winners. However, the crowd along the route waves and cheers for each and every entry in the parade making all the participants winners.

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The TRADITION Continues

By Mindy Pedlar Following the resounding success of their 35th Anniversary season opener, CHICAGO, Cabrillo Stage continues the tradition of quality, Broadway style productions with the musical masterpiece, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF. Beloved by audiences the world over, Fiddler is

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a heartwarming story of a persecuted people; papas and mamas, daughters and sons trying to survive as a community while struggling with their traditional values and roles. It is a story dedicated to tradition, love, laughter, and most importantly To Life! ... continued on page 4

Mary Solari and her husband Dick, who passed away in 2008, have been longtime supporters of Cabrillo College. With a generous gift of $255,000, Mary Solari awarded scholarships to 100 students to attend Cabrillo College in the fall.

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Capitola Soroptimists Partner with Santa Cruz Shakespeare A Cozy, Comfortable Culture in The Grove at DeLaveaga Park CAPITOLA — Soroptimist International (SI) of Capitola-By-The-Sea has partnered with Santa Cruz Shakespeare (SCS) to manage the rental of beach chairs, cushions, and blankets for audience members in The Grove at SCS’s new location in DeLaveaga Park.

13 and every night and matinee thereafter, Capitola Soroptimists volunteers will be inside the renovated on-site Quonset Hut renting: beach chairs to theater-goers in the groundling general admission seating areas, and cushions and blankets for those seated in traditional theater seats. Chairs, cushions, and blankets will rent for $3 each with Capitola Soroptimists and SCS “We were inspired by the Ashland Soroptimist club, which has been in partnership with the Oregon Shakespeare Festival renting cushions and blankets since 1949,” said SI of Capitola President, Katie Elstad. “We thought this would be a great opportunity to help two noncomfortable.”

Likewise, SCS Managing Director Aimee Zygmonski shares the club’s enthusiasm. “This partnership is a perfect example of how community organizations can support and share with each other. We

tunity to the Soroptimists to not only provide a service to our patrons but also raise money for their scholarship programs.”

The 2016 season of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Hamlet, and the Fringe Show: Orlando runs from July 13 through August 28.

For show times, tickets and more information, visit santacruzshakespeare.org.

Soroptimist is a global volunteer organization working to improve the lives of women and girls through programs leading to social and economic empowerment. Membership in the Capitola club is open to women throughout Santa Cruz County. For more information visit the SI Capitola website at www.best4women. org or email at info@best4women.org.

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Capitola Soroptimists Laura Cross (from left), Karen “KC” Carlson, and Kate McGuire with Santa Cruz Shakespeare Managing Director Aimee Zygmonski.

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Community News Capitola Soroptimists Partner with Santa Cruz Shakespeare 100 Cabrillo Scholarships – Mary Solari Donates $255,000 to College Foundation 55 Years of the World’s Shortest Parade – Chamber of Commerce Judges Announce Fourth of July Prizes

Wharf to Wharf 2016 – 44th Annual Celebration Takes Place Sunday July 24!

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Cover Story “Fiddler on the Roof” from page 1 Based on the book, Tevye’s Daughters and collected stories by the great Yiddish author, Sholem Aleichem, the story takes place at the beginning of the Twentieth Century in the small village of Anatevka in the pre-revolutionary Russia of the Tsars. At the story’s center is Tevye, a poor is striving to maintain his Jewish religious ences encroach upon the family’s lives. He is challenged by his three older daughters who, against tradition, want to marry for love. He must cope with a changing world and ultimately the edict of the Tsar that evicts all the Jews from their village, their home.

The role of Tevye will be played by returning thespian favorite, Adam Campbell. He states, “Tevye is a dream role for me because of the spiritual and emotional challenges he presents to me as an actor. I usually play severely tragic roles like Sweeney Todd and Jean Valjean and there’s not much room for humor in their intense situations. Tevye is in love with life and endures all of his hardships with a good-natured humor and a charming sense of irony. It is a challenge that I have enjoyed sinking my teeth into.”

Campbell admits to being a little nervous about portraying a role with such rich history and symbolic meaning. “To attempt to portray some of the hardships that many Jews have known is a big deal and I want to give Tevye every ounce of respect and power that he deserves.” With Mr. Campbell’s dynamic stage presence and glorious voice in the lead, and under show promises to be a gem.

Winner of 9 Tony awards, Fiddler is

the brainchild of Broadway legends Jerome Robbins, Harold Prince, songwriters Jerry Bock and Sheldon Harnick and bookwriter Joseph Stein. The Tonys garnered included Best Musical and Best Choreography. In fact, Jerome Robbin’s original choreography is considered to be such an integral part of the telling of this tale, that all productions must agree to use his original work.

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desires of its time: the fraying of tradition, generational tension and the loss of roots. Don’t miss this classic production at the Cabrillo Crocker Theater from July 21 through August 14. Evening performances begin at 7:30 p.m. and matinees begin at 2 p.m.. Tickets are available on line at www.cabrillostage.com,

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100 Cabrillo Scholarships

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ary Solari and her husband Dick, who passed away in 2008, have been longtime supporters of Cabrillo College. With a generous gift of $255,000, Mary Solari awarded scholarships to 100 students to attend Cabrillo College in the fall. Graduating high school seniors from Santa Cruz County high schools were eligible to apply for the $2,500 scholarships to support hard-working students who are motivated to gain skills in college to become contributing members of society.

Scholarship recipient Barbara Dimas will be graduating from Watsonville High School and enrolling at Cabrillo in the fall. “I chose to attend Cabrillo because it neering careers, and it is well known for its engineering department. Coming from a low-income family, this scholarship will help pay for my education in various

of Mary’s generosity, I will be able to focus on my art, rather than worry about my leads to success. This ethic has led me to art, which has led me to Cabrillo College.”

Mary Solari grew up in Klamath Falls, Oregon, and earned a degree in psychology on to work for NBC Radio, Radio Free Asia and Bechtel Engineering before marrying Dick and raising three daughters who all attended Cabrillo College. “It warms my

really unsure about starting college, let alone paying for it. I feel very fortunate and appreciative for receiving these scholarships.”

Mariel Waldon, dreams of working in

people’s lives. Sometimes a little help is all it takes to change someone’s life for the better. I hope this is what these scholarships will do,” said Mary.

Cabrillo College Foundation has been on the forefront of the movement to make community college free for students. This year over $800,000 in scholarships was awarded to Cabrillo students.

“Mary’s generosity to Cabrillo is legendary,” said Linda Burroughs, Cabrillo College Foundation President. “Thanks to Mary and our community, the Cabrillo College Foundation is able to provide scholarships to reduce or eliminate

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55 Years of the World’s Shortest Parade Chamber of Commerce Judges Announce Fourth of July Prizes

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ach year the Aptos Chamber of Commerce asks prominent members of the Aptos Community to act as Judges for this world famous parade. These Judges select those entries that best meet the guidelines for each category they use in naming the winners. However, the crowd along the route waves and cheers for each and every entry in the parade making all the participants winners.

2016 Parade Judges Patrice Edwards Publisher, Aptos Times Mary Russell Mortgage Results Gren Mann Coldwell Banker VIP

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up, but they are open to anyone who mation. The CHP has an upcoming class scheduled!

attending Cal Poly, Chris Gaeckle who will be attending the Cabrillo College Honors Program, and Laura Acevedo who will be Recipients from Soquel High School are Kiana Charles who will be attending

Capitola Aptos Rotary President Al DeCamara (far right) with grant recipients.

Capitola Aptos Rotary Grant Awards he Rotary Club of Capitola Aptos at a recent meeting awarded over $18,000 in community grants to local non-profits.

The class will be held at the Aptos branch of the Santa Cruz Public Library located at 7695 Soquel Dr., Aptos Space is limited. For more details, and to make a reservation, please call the Santa

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Francisco, Michael Vasques who will be attending the Cabrillo Honors Program, and Leo Ortiz who will be attending Soka

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From Left: President Al DeCamara, Laura Acevedo, Kate Jeffery, Chris Gaeckle, and Kiana Charles. Not pictured are Ari Dolder, Michael Vasquez, and Leo Ortiz.

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Smart Start classes are free of charge.

The CHP has an upcoming classes scheduled!

The class will be held at the Aptos High School, 100 Mariner Way, Aptos CA

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For more information please see us on Facebook (Capitola-Aptos Rotary Club), on the web at http://capitolaaptosrotary.org/, or please join us for lunch at the Seascape Golf Course every Thursday at noon.

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of death for 15-20 year olds.

The primary objective of the program is to provide teens and parents with an understanding of how poor choices behind people. The Start Smart program also provides teens and parents with information -

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Neighbors working together in cooperation with law enforcement make one of the best

future and newly licensed teenage drivers become aware of the responsibilities that accompany the privilege of being a licensed California driver. This program is designed as an educational tool for parents and teenteenage injuries and deaths resulting from

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senior drivers. The Age Well, Drive Smart Program is designed to provide drivers with the keys to driving safer and driving longer. This program is designed as an educational tool for mature drivers. Topics of discussion will include:

rules of the road. physical changes and how to adjust to them driving. driving.

Age Well, Drive Smart classes are approximately two and one-half hours long and are free of charge. These classes are geared toward drivers age 65 and

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Plenty of Free Customer Parking Soquel Pioneer and Historical Association Picnic he Soquel Pioneer and Historical Association 78th Annual potluck picnic will be at noon, Saturday, July 30, 2016 at the Pringle Grove in Soquel. The picnic is open to anyone interested in Soquel History.

Please bring a potluck dish to share and your own table service. Come early to enjoy the historical displays. This year’s speaker will be Carolyn Swift, former Curator of the Capitola Historical Museum. The topic of her talk is, “Soquel, Above the Fold.” (In newspaper talk, that means the important news.) www.

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Capitola Aptos Rotary Scholarships he Rotary Club of Capitola Aptos at a recent meeting awarded $500 scholarships to four students from Aptos High School, and four students from Soquel High School.

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Wharf to Wharf 2016 44th Annual Celebration Takes Place Sunday July 24!

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ach year, on the fourth Sunday in July, thousands of runners from across America and around the globe come to Santa Cruz, California for the annual six-mile race from Santa Cruz to Capitola-by-the-Sea. This legendary race, held on Sunday July 24 this year (2016), draws runners, joggers, and walkers from across America and around the globe.

Race Director Scott McConville said, “We want to encourage both the competitive and fun aspects of this race. We brag that the Wharf to Wharf has the most “Bands per Mile” of any similar event and for those have the technology.”

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July 28, 1973 as one of a number of festivities scheduled by the City of Capitola’s

Heritage Days to celebrate the dedication of Camp Capitola’s Superintendent’s Historical Landmark with Soquel high School track coach, Ken Thomas, served cials declared Stanford’s Jack Bellah the winner and duly awarded him a plaque proclaiming him Champion of the “WARF TO WARF” Race!

On Your Mark … ticipants declared the race a grand success. When they clamored for the race the following year, and the race began a life of its own. Through the 70’s, the race grew dramatically, riding the wave of the running boom that was sweeping the nation.

When 14,000 runners showed up in 1987, jamming village streets and race venues, organizers feared for the event’s future. In the years since, participation has

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been capped to preserve the integrity of the race and insure the safety of its runners.

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1980 to promote running health Santa Cruz County. Planning is year-round and its Board of Directors meets monthly to review policy, procedures and oversee the distribution of race proceeds to a wide array of local programs and special projects.

Race donations in 2015, totaled more than $300,000.

Giving Back to the Community he Wharf to Wharf Race today has become a part of the local cultural fabric, touching the lives of thousands over its history. Many have felt compelled to run it once as a rite of passage. Others run it year after year just because it’s fun. Thousands are involved

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Aptos Grad Enters Naval Academy ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Nathaniel Vaughn Blount, graduate of Aptos High School, Aptos, California was inducted into the Naval Academy Class of 2020 Thursday, June 30, and will begin six challenging weeks of basic midshipman training as part of Plebe Summer.

Blount recently graduated from Aptos High School and

known as the Brigade of Midshipmen.

The robotics club developed his interest in design and engineering, and as a result Blount will be pursuing an engi-

Approximately 1,200 candidates are selected each year for the Academy’s “plebe” or freshman class, and each student is required to participate in Plebe Summer. During this time, plebes have no access to television, States Naval Academy. He also Nathaniel Blount movies, the Internet or music, and earned his private pilots license and wants restricted access to cell phones. They are to become a Naval Aviator. He was very only permitted to make three calls during involved in the underwater robotics club at the six weeks of Plebe Summer.

The pressure and rigor of Plebe AHS, and was a member of their international winning team in his freshman year. Summer is carefully designed to help

undergraduate engineering school and a top 20 best liberal arts college. Midshipmen learn from military and civilian instructors and participate in intercollegiate varsity sports and extracurricular activities. They also study subjects such as leadership, ethics, small arms, drill, seamanship and navigation, tactics, naval engineering and weapons, and military law.

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at the Naval Academy and the four years of challenge, which awaits them.

As the summer progresses, the new midshipmen rapidly assimilate basic skills in seamanship, navigation, damage control, sailing, and handling yard patrol craft. Plebes also learn infantry drill and

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The academy’s alumni include one governors, 73 Medal of Honor recipients, two Nobel Prize winners, 52 astronauts and over 4,000 admirals and generals.

Other daily training sessions involve moral, mental, physical or professional development and team-building skills.

Activities include swimming, martial arts, basic rock climbing, obstacle, endurance physical, mental and team-building skills.

Forty hours are devoted to the instruction

Academy today is a prestigious four-year service academy that prepares midshipmen morally, mentally and physically to be prothan 4,400 men and women representing Plebes Welcomed to Plebe Summer

WATSONVILLE — On July 31 at 3-7pm at its headquarters in Watsonville, Second Harvest Food Bank is throwing one of its biggest events of the year to engage the community and raise money for its mission of ending hunger and malnutrition in Santa Cruz County.

The family-friendly fun will feature original, blues-infused Mexi-Billy Rock’n Roll by the Backyard Blues Band and the acoustic, crowd-pleasing favorites of the food and drink, and lots of kid’s activities will round out the fun. Plus, Second Harvest will open its doors for free tours of its 36,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art warehouse.

“The Hunger Hoedown is one of my

favorite events of the year,” Second Harvest CEO Willy Elliott-McCrea confessed. “It’s a great chance for us to interact face-toface with the community and for people to see what we do. But most of all it’s a fun, outdoor summer event that people remember for a long time.”

It’s also a big event for local realtors.

countries make up the student body,

The Santa Cruz County Association of Realtors and the Pajaro Valley Association of Realtors, sponsors of the event, are raising money and showing their commitment to the health of the community.

“It’s so gratifying to throw open our doors and allow people to see our operation, because so much of the community

Blount at the Academy’s Entrance Hall

has helped Second Harvest become what it is,” Elliott-McCrea added, “from the agricultural community which provides so much of our fresh produce to our individual and corporate donors and more. It’s hard to imagine how our operation works until you see it in person.”

All the proceeds from the Hunger Hoedown will be used to provide healthy food to people in need throughout Santa Cruz County. The public can buy discounted tickets in advance at www.thefoodbank.org.

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Community News

ESF Buys 107-Acre Sand Hill Farm WATSONVILLE — On June 15, the Elkhorn Slough Foundation (ESF) completed its purchase of 107-acre Sand Hill Farm, a keystone property connecting the Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve with a three-mile stretch of ESF-protected lands in the Elkhorn Highlands.

“We’re pleased to announce that the Elkhorn Slough Foundation has purchased Sand Hill Farm for conservation of native habitat, water quality, and working lands in our watershed,” said ESF Executive Director Mark Silberstein. “Sand Hill Farm is a key piece of the puzzle for conservation in Elkhorn Slough, and we look forward to restoring this land to better health.”

As early as 1999, ESF idenpriority acquisition in its Elkhorn Slough Watershed Conservation Plan, but it was not until last year that ESF found a willing seller.

Now that escrow has closed, res— expected to last seven years with estimated costs exceeding $400,000 — can begin in earnest.

Sand Hill Farm was conventionally farmed for decades. Its steep sandy slopes are subject to erosion, and sediment moving lands on the National Estuarine Research

Reserve. ESF’s goal is to return the steep upper slopes to habitat and groundwater recharge and conservation, while creating gentler slopes.

“Sand Hill Farms features around 25 acres of native habitat, such as maritime chaparral and oak woodlands. About 50 acres of old farm debris and plastic sheeting remain on the (uncultivated former) strawStewardship Director. “Before our land restoration team can undertake further work to stabilize the eroding slopes, we need to excavate and remove this debris.”

ESF land stewards are working to remove the agricultural plastic and debris in the next several months, so that sediment basins and cover crops can

erosion will continue throughout the project, ESF land managers look forward

in time for seasonal winter rains.

Silberstein estimates up to one hundred acre feet of water (more than 32 million gallons per year, roughly the volume of 48 Olympic-size swimming pools) will be saved each year by retiring the steep eroding slopes from cultivation.

In addition, Silberstein says changes in land management will reduce the input of nutrients and chemicals into an estuary that is recognized as extremely important habitat for Southern sea otters and a host of other valuable coastal species.

health of the slough,” says Silberstein.

“We are beginning what we see as the Foundation’s next major phase of land acquisition, and we look forward to engaging the community as we move forward in these projects that will truly transform the slough’s landscape and health.”

The Elkhorn Slough Foundation will

return steeper slopes to native habitat and create an ecologically sustainable, organic farm in the more gently contoured areas of the property.

“Sand Hill Farm is a key parcel that

property throughout the next several months. The tours will allow attendees to gain a greater understanding of the importance of conserving this land and the Foundation’s long-term vision.

The Sand Hill Farm purchase is supported by a $1,580,000 grant from the California State Coastal Conservancy, with the agreement that ESF raise the remaining funds needed for restoration.

With restoration costs projected to exceed $400,000, the Elkhorn Slough Foundation welcomes contributions from individuals who support conservation of Sand Hill Farm and other critical watershed lands. To learn more about

Village Fitness is “Fit For The Fight” against Cancer

on Friday, June 3rd.

This evening of fun, dancing to Extra Large, and community celebration raised -

Therapy partnered with Santa Cruz Children’s Charities and hosted their 4th Annual Fit for the Fight Fundraising Event

diseases.

Half of the funds raised will go to the American Cancer Society Relay for Life of

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upcoming tours or to donate toward restoration, visit www.elkhornslough.org.

Elkhorn Slough, located in the central Monterey Bay area encompasses a wide variety of habitats — from oak woodlands, maritime chaparral and coastal prairie to the largest tract of tidal salt marsh in California outside of San Francisco Bay. These habitats support an incredible diversity of life.

Elkhorn Slough hosts 550 species of marine invertebrates, and 100 species of seals and the highest concentration of endangered Southern sea otters on the Elkhorn Slough bird numbers can soar during migration seasons, with tens of thousands of winged visitors. The slough is designated a Globally Important Bird area, in and around the slough.

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land trust whose mission is to conserve and restore the Elkhorn Slough and its watershed. ESF protects 4,000 acres of rare habitat including oak woodlands, maritime chaparral, and wetlands. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) manages the 1,700-acre Reserve, providing 5 miles of public trails, education, research, and volunteer programs.

For more information, visit www.elkhorn slough.org.

Santa Cruz and the rest is being donated to cancer.

This could not of happened without the generosity and support of our local residents and business owners who donated, attended and contributed to this worthy cause. Thank you!

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Watsonville Wetlands Watch News Wednesday, July 20 Falconry as a Window into Nature n Wednesday evening, July 20, please join us for a delightful outdoor evening presentation with Falconer Kenny Elvin. He will talk about his extensive experience with raptors and what he has been able to observe about the ways animals interact and form relationships in nature.

He will introduce you to his Great Horned Owl, Boggs, and his thrilling falcons and hawks. He will

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not to be missed! We will also have tours of our Native Plant Demonstration Garden.

The talk is from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the

outdoor classroom, overlooking the beautiful wetlands, behind the Fitz Wetlands Educational Resource Center. Please dress accordingly.

Admission is free but you must reserve a seat online at www. watsonvillewetlandswatch. information, contact Kathy Fieberling at 831-345-1226 or swatch.org

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Fourth Saturday Community Restoration Day e invite you to help restore wetland habitat by planting native plants

and removing exotic invasive plants as part of our monthly community work day on Saturday, July 23. We will work from 9 a.m. to noon, and we always make time for birding or a short hike around the wetlands. We supply the gloves, tools, and a snack.

Meet at our Fitz Wetlands Educational have questions, please contact Mary Paul 831-566-4938.

Saturday, Aug. 27 Shorebirds Walk n Saturday, Aug. 27, join local birding expert Bob Ramer on a walk exploring the shorebirds on the last mile of Watsonville Slough at Pajaro Dunes. This will be the start of fall migration and we will expect to see many species of waterbirds, both migrant and resident.

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at the Fitz Wetlands Educational Resource Center, at the top of the Pajaro Valley High School campus, to carpool to the walk is free, but you must register by clicking here. For more information, contact Kathy swatch.org or call 831-345-1226.

Wetlands Stewards Year Ends with Scholarships his past month 12 more students became Wetland Steward Alumni.

This group of students brings our alumni group up to 75 young adults, spreading the message of conservation and appreciation of our natural world.

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side locations. Community members can

initiative will collect backpacks, school supplies and donations for low-income and homeless children in the region. The the Bus corporate sponsors to date include as homeless or in transition who need new school supplies.

From July 1 – 31, community members can donate new school supplies at the various locations throughout Santa Cruz

Hospital, New Leaf Community Markets, Plantronics, Santa Cruz County Bank, Twin

Kenny Elvin and friend

The 2016 cohort has been a great group of Stewards who all experienced personal and academic growth and improved leadership skills.

This year, thanks to donors Laura Hofmeister and the Freedom Lions Club, three graduating seniors.

Scholarships were awarded to Victor Yanez, who plans to attend Cabrillo College and is interested in astronomy, Juliza Gonzalez, who will attend San psychology and law, and Rodrigo Garcia Salas, a Wetland Stewards alumnus from Monterey Bay and major in Environmental Science.

Congratulations to all of our 2016 Wetland Stewards!

a backpack for every homeless youth in the County. These students are living with their families in shelters or motels, or their families have lost their homes and have moved in with relatives or friends.

“Every donation not only gives these children a chance to succeed in school and life, but also represents a Santa Cruz County community member showing support for those in the most need,” said Mary Lou Santa Cruz County.

sponsorships that include small school This year New Leaf Community Markets are hosting “Buy a Backpack”, where customers can purchase backpacks for $25 at their Capitola, downtown Santa Cruz, and west

towards the goal. Last year, this event raised

If you are interested in learning more, including locations of collection buses, list of needed items, ways to volunteer, or to donate online, visit unitedwaysc.org/stb or call 2-1-1.

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House Movers Stabilize Apple Barn T he process to safely move the historic structure is complex.

Preparing the historic Hihn Apple Barn to be moved 300 feet is no small feat. Crews from Kelly Brothers House Movers have been on site all summer working diligently to stabilize the wooden

the ground.

The barn, which was originally built in two distinct phases, also will be relocated in two phases. The division for the move was made at the point where the expansion

architect and Kelly Brothers House Movers determine exactly where this occurred.

Bracing and false walls were added inside the building to stabilize the structure as it was lifted. The bracing will remain throughout the relocation of the Apple Barn. Crews then dug down around the base of the barn and inserted steel beams jacks, the barn has been slowly raised

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several feet. Wooden cribs, made of interlocking wooden posts, also help support the barn.

Eventually, the barn will be moved using rollers and dollies to its new location, where it will be the focal point of the future Aptos Village and the home of a New Leaf Community Market. The new market will be relatively modest for a modern grocery (for comparison it will be slightly smaller than the New Leaf Capitola location).

The store footprint is being carefully designed and coordinated to maintain the historic attributes of the barn and also take advantage of the barn’s strong presence overlooking the future Village Common.

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ommunity Bridges invites the public to enjoy a locally sourced, gourmet dinner by renowned Bay Area Chef Jonathan Leiva, along with live music and award-winning wine and beer. agency-wide event, providing support to all 10 of the organization’s programs that together, serve 27,000 children, families and seniors in Santa Cruz County each year.

The Community Bridges Farm to Fork Gala Dinner will be held on Saturday, July 30 from 5:30 to 10 p.m. at Aptos Village Park, 100 Aptos Creek Road, Aptos, CA 95003.

Jonnatan Leiva

This event features live music from Olde Blue, a life auction (including a signed Steph Curry jersey), beer from World Beer Cup winners Discretion Brewing, wine from our region, and a multiple-course, locally sourced dinner by Chef Jonnatan Leiva, a Chronicle Rising Star Chef honoree.

Leiva trained with top chefs in Paris, New York, and throughout the Bay Area.

He served as executive chef at the Jack chef at the James Beard Foundation Dinner, in New York including 10 Downing, The Lion, and Saxon+Parole. Leiva recently moved back to Northern California where he has been working to open his own brickand-mortar location the Bay Area, all while consulting for top restaurants like Penrose in Oakland, the Thomas in Napa, and the online social dining start-up, Eatwith.

All proceeds will support the 10 programs of Community Bridges: Elderday Adult Day Health Care, Meals on Wheels

Adult Care Food Program, Child Development Division, (WIC), La Manzana Community Resources, Live Oak Community Resources, Mountain Community Resources, and Nueva Vista Community Resources.

The Community Bridges Farm to Fork Gala Dinner is proudly sponsored

by System Studies, California Giant Berry Farms, Santa Cruz County Bank,

Design, Santa Cruz County Parks, Watsonville Coast Produce, Inc., and Lakeside Organic Gardens.

Tickets and full information for the event are available online — including the menu, auction items, and parking information — Tickets are $125 per person, $750 for a table of 6, or $1,200 for a VIP table of 8.

Community Bridges is a local

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services programs across twenty locations throughout Santa Cruz County. Each year, they support more than 27,000 local children, families and seniors in need.

Together, Community Bridges empowers seniors, increases access to medical care and good nutrition, and gives children a better chance at life through education and family support.

The Community Bridges family of programs includes: Meals on Wheels for Santa Cruz County; Elderday Adult Day Health Care; Lift Line; Child Devel-

(WIC); La Manzana Community Resources; Live Oak Family Resource Center; Nueva Vista Family Resource Center; and Mountain Community Resources.

To learn more, please visit www.community bridges.org.

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SCCPC Turns 60 S anta Cruz County Pony Club Hosts it’s 60th Reunion Celebration Saturday, July 16 at the Graham Hill Showgrounds, 1145 Graham Hill Road, from 2-7 p.m. started in 1954 to teach riding and the proper care of horses. It is based on The British Pony Club, which was created in 1929 as a junior branch of the Institute of the Horse.

Since then, Pony Club has expanded to many countries around the world, with the main goal being to promote sportsmanship, stewardship and leadership through horsemanship.

What is in a name? Back in 1929, the term “pony� was used to describe the mount of a youth equestrian.

With a name steeped in the tradition of educating the next generation of equestrians, the name Pony Club continues to focus on education and quality care of both horses and ponies.

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in 1956. That is when a visionary team of local horse-people and youth leaders was States Pony Clubs here in Santa Cruz. education organization.

Of course, Santa Cruz was much smaller in 1956; the county was home to fewer than 75,000 people (compared to our 262, 400 now). That did not stop a committee of 12 forward thinkers from establishing of Chicago. The original SCCPC membership invibasic riding skills and horse safe competitions based on one’s riding level, and a variety of special activities to broaden the member’s equestrian education.

Response was immediate, and the club that began with 9 members in 1956 soon had 23 members by 1957. These youngsters came from families in Aptos, Ben Lomond, Capitola, Corralitos, Felton, Santa Cruz, Soquel, and Watsonville.

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Over the intervening 60 years, approximately 1500 young women and men from across the county have learned riding and horse management skills through the today, as SCCPC provides the full nonactivities.

Now SCCPC invites all members and families, instructors and leaders, past and present, to join in a Sixtieth Reunion Celebration for the club on Saturday, July 16.

The reunion will be held 2-7 p.m. at the Graham Hill Showgrounds, 1145 Graham Hill Road, the current site for Santa Cruz County Horsemen’s Association (the original sponsors of SCCPC) and Pony Club activities. The club will provide dinner at 5 p.m. followed by a brief program and onsite photo opportunities with horses and ponies.

Participants who arrive 2 p.m. or later can reminisce and enjoy the annual SCCPC rally outgrowth of the SCCPC camp-outs held each summer on the Graham Hill Showgrounds since 1957.

Many Pony Club graduates from the Fifties through 2015 are still active locally, regionally and nationally as instructors, judges, organizers, competitors, and equestrian community leaders. A number of them are organizing the reunion as a

special occasion to renew old friendships and make new acquaintances.

SCCPC will provide the dinner but donations for continuing education programs and activities for the club will be accepted. To help the committee plan for plenty to serve, please RSVP with your name and the number of guests who will attend by visiting the Facebook page SCCPC 60th Anniversary Party to post your RSVP, call (831) 623-4322 or email information or to make reservations. Old photos and stories are also being collected by email.

In the last decade, Pony Club has strengthened programming to meet the needs of today’s equestrians. This has included, raising the age of graduation from 21 to 25 for traditional youth an established riding center, expanding Dressage and Show Jumping, bringing in masters membership opportunities and including land conservation in the StanWith approximately 600 clubs and dence and a sense of community in youth through a program that teaches the care of horses and ponies, riding and mounted sports.

For more information about SCCPC and its local activities visit the Facebook page Santa Cruz County Pony Club and add a post or send a message requesting information. You can also visit the National website of United States in your area.

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Silvia Prevedelli: 2016 ‘Farmer of the Year’

by Santa Cruz County Farm Bureau

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ilvia Prevedelli has been selected by the Santa Cruz County Farm Bureau as the 2016 “Farmer of the Year”. This award is presented annually to the farmer(s) who have contributed beyond their normal farming duties to help the community.

The presentation was made during the Farm Bureau’s 99th Annual Meeting held Thursday, June 23, 2016 at Live Earth Farm in Watsonville.

The board of directors felt it was appropriate to honor Silvia because of her dedication to the community and their County and the Pajaro Valley.

Featured speaker for the evening was Tom Am Rhein, 2004 Farmer of the Year, who spoke on the topic “History of the Local Hops Industry.” Master of Ceremonies was David Van Lennep, President, Santa Cruz County Farm Bureau.

Other activities of the Annual Meeting included the election of: Directors: 1st term, three-year director, Gordon

1st term, one-year director, John Pis-

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a child in foster care. You do not have to be a lawyer or social worker to volunteer as a Court Appointed Special Advocate. CASA volunteers are everyday people, trained by CASA and then appointed by judges to advocate for the safety of children who have been

From Left: CJ Miller, Brooke Martinez, Adam Martinez, Kara Miller

2nd term, three-year director, Wendy O’Donovan – Berries 2nd term, one-year director, Frank

and all terms commence on November 1, 2016

3rd term, three-year director, Dick Peixoto – Organic Vegetables There are 19 directors on the board

President and State Delegate, twoyear position, Thomas Broz – Organic Vegetables 1st Vice President and State Delegate,

2nd Vice President and State Delegate, two-year position, Arnett Young – Vegetables Past-President and Alternate State Delegate, two-year position, David Van Lennep – Timber

ethnic and educational backgrounds to learn more.

For many children, their CASA volunteer will be the one consistent adult presence in their lives. For many volunteers, CASA is a life-changing experience

p.m. at CASA, located at 813 Freedom Blvd. in Watsonville Thursday, July 21, from 2 to 3 p.m. at The Buttery, located at 702 Soquel Ave. in Santa Cruz Friday, July 22, from 12 to 1 p.m. at Surf

as making a positive contribution in our community.

Tuesday, July 26, from 10 to 11 a.m. at CASA, located at 813 Freedom Blvd., Watsonville RSVP for an information session at www.tinyurl.com/CASAorientation

removed from their homes because of abuse or neglect. Advocates speak up for the best interest of children and teens in the courtroom, in the classroom, and in the community. Advocates are fully supof a team that works in the best interests of the child.

A CASA volunteer spends time with his or her child each week (2-4 hours on

Upcoming Informational Sessions Wednesday, July 20, from 5:30 to 6:30

two-year position, Brendan Miele – Herbs

friendship and emotional support while helping the child rebuild trust and self-esteem, as well as gathering information from everyone involved in the child’s case.

Although there is a great need for bilingual and male volunteers, we always encourage people from all cultures and professions and of all Aptos Times / July 15th 2016 / 15

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conversation!

There is so much to do and see in the Pajaro Valley, so take this opportunity to showcase your business while learning more about other fabulous businesses right

cards to share at the information table. You can also promote your business by bringing

here in our own community. Do you have a product or service that really shines? You are encouraged to bring brochures and business

connections because great relationships still begin with a handshake and exchange of a business card.

Contact: Shaz Roth, President/CEO Pajaro Valley Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture

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range and putting greens, located at 101 Ranport Road.

Teams of four will compete in challenges in this action-packed bracketed tournament.

The winner moves on in this singleelimination tournament with a fabulous grand prize, including a round of golf at Spring Hills Golf Course, along with a trophy AND bragging rights! non-stop activities throughout the Pizza, Carmona’s Catering Truck, 16 / July 15th 2016 / Aptos Times

Tuesday July 19

Watsonville ould you like to keep up-to-date with the latest technology? As a modern business, you have a unique set of needs to service customers, grow your business, and remain competitive. These issues pertain to applications, connectivity, IT infrastructure and mobility.

The Pajaro Valley Chamber of Commerce and

he Martinelli’s Company Store, Pajaro Valley Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture, and Visit Santa Cruz County invite you to celebrate the unique beauty of the Pajaro Valley. En- joy wine, appetizers and Martinelli’s Cider!

How can we work together to expand awareness of everything Watsonville and

Pajaro Valley Chamber are partnering for what will be a completely unique (and fun) golf tournament on Friday, August 19.

But wait -- this is no ordinary golf tournament! This is happening at the

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$2 pint happy hour beer, music and LOADS of prizes. Enter to win your chance for a spectacular helicopter cialized Helicopters will do a “golf ball drop” challenge, dropping a bucket of balls onto the driving range. If your ball is closest to the target, you WIN! This is your opportunity to spend the afternoon with fellow businesses, actively networking, while Friday afternoon on the range.

Grab your team of four, choose a super-cool team name and call the Chamber to reserve your spot. Teams of four are $200 and space is limited call today at 724-3900. Sponsorship opportunities are also available.

Contact: Shaz Roth, President/ CEO Pajaro Valley Chamber of Com-

seminars each month presented by ATSA Corp. on behalf of Microsoft.

Wednesday July 20 Lunch in Plaza Park

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rab lunch at one the outstanding downtown eateries, stroll down to the park and get to know your fellow community members. This is a great opportunity for everyone to get together and enjoy an outdoor lunch in the beautiful Plaza Park.

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Valley Chamber of Commerce for a special multi chamber mixer at the newly remodeled Cinelux Capitola Cafe and Lounge Theater.

Thursday July 21

Mixer at Concept Mortgage Avenue s always, there will be great snacks, drinks, tunity for networking! We hope to see you there.

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Wednesday August 10 State of the City Address

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tate of the City” address with Charles Montoya and Police Chief David Honda. The Pajaro Valley Chamber and City of Watsonville invite you to hear some of the phenomenal things happening in Watsonville and then stay for a reception in the Community Room for appetizers.

This is a free event and open to the public.

Welcome!

San Jose Police Captain

Dave Honda

was selected March 7 to serve as police chief for the city of Watsonville.

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Homeless Garden Project: Sustain Supper

Keynote Speaker: Karen Ross, Secretary, California Department of Agriculture

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omeless Garden Project invites area residents to

Suppers at its Natural Bridges Organic Farm.

Karen Ross, Secretary of the California Department of Agriculture (CDA) will attend as keynote speaker at the Saturday, July 30 Sustain Supper, 4 to 7 p.m.

Homeless Garden Project’s emphasis on increasing well-being includes practicing and teaching sustainable agriculture techniques to promote the health of our environment and local food system. Secretary Ross Karen Ross has been a catalyst for environmental stewardship and climate change preparedness in agricultural practice and policy, both in California and nationally.

Mark Lipson, Homeless Garden Project Board Member, has known Secretary Ross for more than 15 years, “I’ve had the honor of working closely with Karen and witnessed her strong dedication to sustainable agriculture and to making healthy food accessible to all. Homeless Garden Project echoes these values and empowers individuals who are homeless through access to workplace and life skills training.”

At the Saturday, July 30th Sustain Supper, guests can

savor two of the Homeless Garden Project’s core values the joy that comes from growing and sharing healthy food and the well being created by a vibrant natural ecosystem. programs, the Sustain Supper Series provides a unique setting for a special evening.

“Programs like this are critical as they bring together an essential need-food-and the opportunity for selfbetterment that everyone deserves. I want to thank the Homeless Garden Project and its partners in the community for their commitment to this truly altruistic endeavor,” says Secretary Ross.

The Sustain Supper Series focuses on sustainability, eating local organic food prepared by exceptional local chefs, listening to engaging talks by renowned speakers and enjoying friendship and community.

“Food and farming have a great power to bring people together, to restore our connection to the natural world

can sample the culinary creations of guest chefs Gema Cruz of Gabriella Cafe, Sarah LaCasse of Earthbound Farms, Brad Briske of la Balena restaurant in Carmel and Yulanda Santos of the Sierra Mar — Post Ranch Inn.

brings a seed to harvest. After experiencing the beauty of our farm and enjoying food grown by our trainees, I hope our guests will leave with a deeper understanding of the magic of our programs,” says Homeless Garden Project Executive Director, Darrie Ganzhorn.

In addition to hearing from Secretary Ross, attendees

Homeless Garden Project’s programs cost $125 apiece and can be purchased at the Homeless Garden Project store, 110 Cooper Street, Ste. 100G, in Santa Cruz, or online at www.store.homelessgardenproject.org. Event volunteers are needed as well and can register online through the link provided.

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ith the average attention span only lasting eight seconds, and the need to multitask to keep up with an on-the-go lifestyle, it’s no wonder so many of us are easily sidetracked during routine tasks.

Beams are equipped with LED safety lights visible up to wrist, arm and leg bands for you, and collars and leashes for your dog, these bands will help to provide safety for everyone.

Navigating the Parking Lot hether working late or tackling weekly errands, busy parking lots and garages can be dangerous if you are distracted by an armful of bags, children or technology.

Leave the balancing act for a secure location to ensure you safely get in your car and on the road.

Before making your way to your vehicle, be sure your keys are in hand. Pay attention to your surroundings and other vehicles entering and exiting the lot. Get into the backseat with the child and lock the doors to buckle a child into a safety seat, rather than doing so from outside the vehicle.

Running With Headphones hether training for an upcoming marathon or jogging around the block, we often take the time to develop the perfect playlist to keep us going, but don’t consider the risks of tuning out the outside world. Before you press play, consider your personal safety: leave the headphones at home, especially at night. If you’re streaming music through your smartphone, make sure the volume is low

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of Transportation, and the results can be deadly.

Don’t walk and text. If you need to take a call, move to the side until your call is complete. Always be aware of your surroundings. A distracted pedestrian can also be an easy target for potential criminals.

The National Crime Prevention Council suggests you switch directions or cross the street if you think someone is following you. If the person continues to lurk, move quickly toward an open store, restaurant or lighted house.

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Walking Your Dog at Dawn and Dusk ido requires multiple daily walks to stay healthy.

If your schedule only allows for exercising him in

yourself walking in the dark when you’re overtired, which can delay reaction times when they’re most critical.

Keep dogs on short leashes for more control in heavy

ne of the perks of public transportation is the ability to use your travel time to multitask, like getting a jumpstart on your day by checking work emails. While you may enjoy not paying attention to the road, don’t let productivity goals get in the way of your personal safety. If you are traveling at night, remain aware of your surroundings as you exit.

Whether walking, running, driving or riding, incorporate these tips into your everyday habits to help keep yourself safe and secure throughout the day.

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New Director of Marketing and Communications for Santa Cruz Symphony SANTA CRUZ — Santa Cruz Symphony Executive Director, Dorothy Wise, announced that James “JD” de Leon has been hired as the organization’s Director of Marketing and Communications.

“We are thrilled JD is joining our team,” states Dorothy Wise.

“He has had a long, successful career in Santa Cruz and brings James “JD” de Leon a wealth of experience and marketing knowledge to the Santa Cruz Symphony.

I’m eager to see how his fresh perspective will positively impact the Symphony in the coming year.”

James comes from a family of musicians and visual artists and began his career at the age of 17 as an illustrator creating the art for book covers, movie posters, magazines and editorials. At 19 he purchased

music and painting. He spent the next 20 years at O’Neill as Creative Director and Senior Product Designer and will always be grateful for the opportunity provided

by Jack and the O’Neill family.

“We are thrilled to have JD become a member of our Symphony family. He is a delight to work with and will be a great addition to our administrative team,” states Music Director, Daniel Stewart.

In 2001, James founded his own full service agency, 57design, where he’s had the pleasure of mentoring young designers His clients include Surftech, Dell, Nike, Harley-Davidson, Semicon, Atari, Sony, he is excited to bring his love of music along with a fresh approach to marketing and community outreach to the Santa Cruz Symphony.

“It’s a dream opportunity to collaborate with the incredibly talented and

dedicated team at the Santa Cruz Symphony,” states de Leon. “Growing up in a musical family was something I treasure - my parents even met when my dad was the musical director and cast my mom as the lead in Madame working with the Santa Cruz Symphony feels like home, and I’m looking forward to the fabulous 2016-2017 Season which promises to be the best in its 59 year history!” phony’s mission is to inspire, educate and engage through artistic excellence, distinctive

musical performances, and varied activities that celebrate and enhance cultural vibrancy.

With Maestro Daniel Stewart as Music Director since 2013, the Symphony partners regularly with regional and international guest artists in both traditional and modern concerts. Visit santacruzsymphony.org for more information.

West Nile Virus (WNV) Active Locally

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NV has been detected for the

A dead bird found in the upper West Side (Santa Cruz) area near Nobel Drive has tested positive for an acute infection of the virus. This indicates that there are mosquitoes in the area that can transmit the infection. There has been WNV activity in many counties of the state

but as of July 6 there have been no human cases reported this year in California.

WNV is transmitted to humans and animals by the bite of an infected mosquito.

There is no evidence of horses, tree squirrels, or birds transmitting WNV directly to humans. Horses can become ill or die from WNV; however, cats and dogs seem to be resistant. There is a vaccine available for horses. Contact your veterinarian for details.

Protect yourself from WNV by preventing exposure to mosquitoes.

Drain all standing water at least once a week to prevent mosquitoes from breeding.

Check all items in your yard that may contain standing water such as rain gutters, plants, buckets, pool and spa covers, birdbaths, old tires, etc.

Dress in long sleeves and long pants when outdoors.

Avoid going outside at dusk and dawn when mosquitoes are most active.

DEET, picaridin, IR3535 or oil of lemon eucalyptus on exposed skin when you go outside. You may also spray clothing with repellents that contain permethrin but do

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repellants according to the DIRECTION Check to see that windows and screens are in good repair to prevent mosquitoes from entering the home.

For information on WNV go to www.westnile.ca.gov.

mvc.html. the immature mosquitos, are for ponds, water features and unused pools. Call (831) 454-2590 for details or go Report dead birds or tree squirrels by calling 1-877-WNV-BIRD or online at

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National Monuments Would Ban Commercial Fishing of SRB’s

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ore than 40 West Coast com-

groups, working in conjunction with the National Coalition for Fishing Communities, has written to the White House, the Secretaries of Commerce and

analysis for the proposed closures grossly understates the importance and value

action – no transparency,” the letter concludes.

The letter notes that California already the world, “Fisheries provide healthy food

Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, in opposition to the proposed the coast of California that prohibit comA recent proposal called on President Obama to declare as National Monufornia coast using his executive authority under the Antiquities Act. If enacted by executive order, these new monuments would permanently close virtually all of

The letter to the White House states, “[This proposal] was drafted and advanced behind closed doors with no public peerEnvironmental Policy Act] analysis, and virtually no public engagement. The initial

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managed renewable resource.”

Areas proposed for monument status include: Tanner and Cortes Banks in southern California, which are critically important for many fisheries including tuna, swordfish, rockfish, spiny lobster, sea urchin, white seabass, mackerel, bonito, and market squid, and the closures of Gorda and Mendocino Ridges in northern California, which are important grounds for the albacore tuna fishery.

According to the letter, closure of these

policies by integrating community needs with conservation values, leading with the best science, and connecting coalition members to issues and events of importance. coalition.org

would cause disastrous economic impacts

forever. fully public and transparent process that currently exists under the federal Magnuson-Stevens Act. Such a designation under the the President’s National Ocean Policy Plan, that promises “robust stakeholder engagement and public participation” in decision-making on ocean policy.

“We ask you stop the creation of these the Antiquities Act because monument status is irreversible, and the Antiquities Act process involves no science, no public

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Business Profile

PACIFIC GOLF CENTERS IN WATSONVILLE

What Better Way to Get Out and Enjoy Improving Your Golf Game

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nyone who has played golf can tell you that it is a game of skill, consistency and precision. To achieve these goals it takes lots of practice

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Centers is all about, providing a place where you can learn the game and develop your skills so when you tackle that 9 or 18-hole course, you will be equal the demands of the game allowing you to truly enjoy the game of golf. centrate on one part of your golf game at a time. Aiding you is the latest in technology to analyze your progress and the option of golf instruction by PGC’s Nick Sanregret and Bob Swinnerton.

PGC was completely renovated in 2014 and now with its Short Game Practice Area and Grass Tees, you have the opportunity to practice or take advantage of its instruction to develop your game complete

Junior Golf Classes in July to teach your Junior Golfer the basics of the game of golf. Students will get instruction on all aspects of the game from the putting green to the tee box.

Classes are 1.5 hours in length Ages 6-10 classes will begin at 11 a.m. and ages 11-14 will start at 12:30 p.m. The 3-day session is July 19-21 with $100 for the session. Call for information and reservations.

Highway 1 on the West side of HWY 1 at Airport Blvd. Address: 101 Ranport Road

PGC also has a retail section stocked with LinkSoul, Titleist, Taylormade, Cleveland, and Srixon products. PGC whether you are a new or returning golfer or want a new set of clubs.

Speaking of new golfers, PGC is 12-14 and July 19-21 for $100 per person.

For companies, PGC has Corporate Memberships available which includes Food and Beverage credits along with buckets of balls for its employees.

And did you know that PGC is available for Private events such as

birthdays, company parties, retirement parties etc.?

Short Game Practice Area f particular pride to Nick Manfre, PGC General Manager, is the Short Game Practice Area designed to help golfers improve their short iron grass and bunker shot techniques and club selection.

How many times has your technique been spot on only to see your shot fall short or disappear into the rough in back of the green because you didn’t have the right

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club. Bunker shots – because we are not the pros – come up a lot. So knowing how to do the least damage in getting out and into a playable area is important.

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which are moved daily. The grass tee area is laser leveled and maintained at

ideal practice setting for working on all facets of the golf game. All PGC Academy lessons are given on the grass tees as well.

Driving Range he PGC driving range has 34 synthetic tees, 17 of them with TrackTees, which use Doppler radar sensors to measure the total driving distance and ball speed of each shot. PGC’s TrackTees are extremely easy to use and provide excellent feedback for each and every shot to help you make

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angle and speed to get the most out of that Putting Greens GC Watsonville has three natural grass putting greens that are free of charge and open to all customers. But they also

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PGC Tap House ry the PGC Tap House for a draft beer before or after a practice session or

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while taking a break and watch the latest sports on the 60” or the 46” LED HD TVs. And don’t forget the very popular PGC Saturday afternoon BBQ. golfcenters.com to keep up-to-date with Tap House drink specials, promotions, Tuesday and Thursday beer specials and the latest full food menu. is the Golf Practice facility. PGC Watsonville is the ideal practice setting for players of all levels from beginners to masters.

PGC is committed to providing the highest quality golf mats, golf balls, and grass tees for the best possible practice environment. have years of golf superintendent training allowing them to maintain one of the highest quality golf practice facilities in the state.

This world class golf facility now open -

the Airport Blvd South Bound exit of Highway 1 on the West side of HWY 1 at Airport Blvd.

Community News

Candidate Filing Begins Monday, July 18 C andidates interested in running for any of the school or special districts

didate papers with either the Santa Cruz County Elections Department for districts,

election on November 8, 2016 ends at 5 p.m., Friday, August 12 unless the incumbent (who is not termed out) does

Members in the four cities.

A person is eligible to be elected or appointed to the school and special district boards if that person is: 18 years of age and a citizen of the

itola Ave., Capitola, CA 95010, 831-475-7300

appointment Registered voter of the district or

Civic Center Dr., Scotts Valley, CA 95066, 831-440-5600

are issued to the person. until 5pm on August 17. are available online at www.votescount. com Interested persons can also look up their address to see which districts they

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November 8, 2016: Capitola: 2 Councilmembers: Dennis Norton (termed out) and Edward A. 1 Treasurer: Christine McBroom.

Santa Cruz: 4 Councilmembers, Don Lane (termed out), Cynthia Mathews, Pamela Comstock and Micah Posner.

Scotts Valley: 3 Councilmembers: Randy Johnson, Dene Bustichi, and Donna Lind.

Watsonville: 3 Councilmembers – District 1, Felipe Hernandez; District 2, Karina Cervantez Alejo; District 6, Trina

Center Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, 831-420-5038

Main St., 4th Floor, Watsonville, CA 95076, 831-768-3040 Declarations of Candidacy and Nomination Petitions will not be accepted after 5pm on Friday, August 12 unless the incumbent who is not termed

Wednesday, August 17 for anyone other than the incumbent At the time the candidate didates have the option of submitting a 200-word Candidate’s Statement of

County Voter Information Guide at the candidate’s expense.

Because there are strict rules and laws governing candidate filing, interested persons are encouraged to contact the County Elections Department to obtain a “Candidate’s Handbook” and other assistance to ensure all filing obligations are met. The Elections Department is located at 701 Ocean Street, Room 210 in Santa Cruz, phone 831-454-2060. Candidates for City Council should contact the City Clerk in their city of residence.

The “Candidate’s Handbook” for the November Election is available online at www.votescount.com

registered voter of the city. Candidates for Santa Cruz City Council must be a days preceding nomination. Candidates running for Watsonville City Council must be a resident and registered voter of the City and the District for 30 days prenomination papers. a Nomination Petition with 20 valid signatures in order to have their name placed on the November ballot. In addition, Declara-

If you are a successful business person, someone probably helped you along the way.

Pay it forward by helping us grow the next generation of business owners Contact SCORE today at (831) 621-3735 or www.santacruz.score.org/volunteer

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Kids Camps

Keeping Camp Costs Budget Friendly C amp is a life-changing experience — one that’s possible for every child and every budget. Even though the experience is priceless, paying for it doesn’t have to be!

“I’m a great believer that you don’t have to go to the most expensive camp to have a great camp experience,” said Phil Lilienthal, former camp director of Camp Winnebago in Maine and Global Camps Africa CEO. If you’re dealing with

dependent care services and paid with pre-tax dollars. Visit the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Web site for more information.

counselors, “you can have a program in a parking lot, and it can be great,” he said.

Parents looking for budget-friendly camps should keep the following in mind: a projected $216 million annually for camp scholarships. Don’t be afraid to call the camp director and ask if

American Camp Association. Visit www.

For day camps: clearly outline whether or not they campers. Assistance is also available from the government. Families should explore the following options: Parents should inquire into whether the camp participates in income-eligible subsidy programs, for instance

groups in your community.

Aptos Soccer Club e-mail: asc.clubpresident@gmail.com

web: www.aptossoccer.org

Aptos Soccer Club for more than 25 years as a grass roots volunteer organization provides affordable recreational and competitive programs to youth ages 4 through 18. We offer free skills clinics, positive coaching workshops, and free coach and referee training. We make a difference through youth and adult community service and partner with local schools and services. Our club is dedicated to teaching respect for the game and all its participants, and promoting self esteem and confidence in the youth of our community.

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Account allows parents to be reimbursed on a pre-tax basis for child care or adult dependent care expenses necessary to allow parents to work, look for work, or to attend school full time. Visit the FSA Feds Web site for more information. expenses, including transportation by a care provider, may be considered

The IRS allows an income tax credit of up to $6,000 of dependent care expenses if you have two or more dependents (up to $3,000 for one dependent). The amount of the credit is based on your adjusted gross income and applies only to your federal taxes.

This applies to qualifying day camp expenses. Visit the FSA Feds Web site for more information.

The American Camp Association® (ACA) is a national organization; 10,000 members strong, it is actively working with over 2,700 camps. ACA is committed to collaborating with those who believe in quality camp and outdoor experiences for children, youth, and adults. ACA provides advocacy and evidence-based education and professional development, and is the only national accrediting body for the organized camp experience. For more information, visit www.ACAcamps.org.

Originally published in the March 2014 Camp e-News. Reprinted with permission of the American Camp Association. ©2014 American Camping Association, Inc.

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 learning about horses. We have wonderful school horses for riders of every experience level. We offer Western and English riding, as well as crafts, swimming, archery and marshmallow roasting at the evening campfire. Sign up today for an unbelievable fall camp experience! Call Cassie Belmont at (831) 206-9707, email MVEquestrian@gmail.com or visit www.montevistaequestrian.com for more information today!

Community News

Two Products To Avoid When Visiting The Beach Single-Use Polystyrene Coolers and Plastic Shopping Bags

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ummer is here, and with it comes the excitement of the ocean, the sun, and fun with family and friends.

Beach parties on long holiday weekends attract thousands of visitors from neighboring counties in the valley. It’s peak tourism season, which is great for coastal economies, but can be taxing for waste management on beaches. Beach trash often and eventually enters the ocean–where it can harm marine ecosystems.

While most of the items that cause litter can be found across California, there are two products that have been made single-use polystyrene (Styrofoam) coolers and plastic shopping bags. Save Our Shores asks visitors to help to prevent harmful pollution from entering the Monterey Bay this summer by not using these two products when visiting the beach.

“Just remember, when you bring Styrofoam coolers, cups, plates, and plastic shopping bags to the beach in Monterey or Santa Cruz Counties, people notice.

These single-use products can be a bit discouraging to local communities given how hard we’ve worked to rid beaches from the nuisance — from the pollution.” Says Save Our Shores communications manager, Ryan Kallabis.

SOS intern volunteer, Tyler Feld, agrees. “I’ve noticed that lately we’ve been terey Bay, such as polystyrene coolers and plastic bags. People leave these things on the beach, using them as a trashcan, not realizing that the tides, wind, and animals break them up and litter them across the sand. I’d say, to prevent these from getting into the ocean, bringing your own reusable bags and coolers helps quite a bit.”

The Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary (MBNMS) has the strictest polystyrene bans in the nation for good reason. Styrofoam is not biodegradable and contains toxic chemicals and as marine debris, can leach into ocean water and the food chain. In marine environments, polystyrene cells break down into small digested by marine wildlife.

Single-use plastic bags have been banned by over 30 jurisdictions along the Monterey Bay coastline because they can such as sea turtles choking on plastic bags after mistaking them for sea jellies. The thin wall of single-use plastic bags also which marine wildlife can mistake for food.

This plastic also acts as a toxin magnet for harmful chemicals in the water, which then enters the marine food chain.

In 2014, SB 270 was approved to prosingle-use plastic shopping bags to customers. Now out-of-state plastic industry lobbyists are challenging the law with a referendum to overturn the ban on singleuse plastic bags in the November 8 ballot as Proposition 67.

watersheds throughout the state that lead to coastal environments like the Monterey Bay. As a result of local bag bans on the Central Coast, Save Our Shores has seen plastic bags removed during their beach cleanups. The steady decrease began in 2010, when SOS picked up 11,019 plastic bags. Presently, Save Our Shores is picking up fewer than 5,000 annually. That is sig-

Litter-Free Tips: Polystyrene (styrofoam) coolers are often used as a makeshift trash cans and left on the beach, which can wash into the ocean and harm marine wildlife.

Marine Sanctuary’s delicate ecosystem and unique marine wildlife, Save Our Shores asks visitors to consider

Plastic bags can wash into the ocean and harm marine wildlife. summer: styrene (styrofoam) coolers and plastic bags to the beach. All plastic utensils, plates, cups and other throwaway items take home or dispose of responsibly

reusable cups and containers that you will take home with you bags and use these to pack your trash to take home with you

grills, chairs, boxes, cartons etc. on the beach ... it’s trashy

The Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary (MBNMS) has the strictest polystyrene bans in the nation for good reason. Styrofoam is not biodegradable and contains toxic chemicals and as marine debris, can leach into ocean water and the food chain. In marine environments, polystyrene cells break down into small pellets

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Home & Garden

Easy Home Upgrades

Add Style and Function to Your Interior and Exterior Spaces

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hether you recently purchased a new house and are looking for ways to add your own style and personal touches or are looking to upgrade your longstanding home, it’s essential to add style and function when completing any home improvement project.

From adding light and ventilation to updating your home’s safety, closets, facade or backyard, you can take advantage of these ideas to enhance the aesthetics of your house and improve its livability and capabilities.

Combine Safety with Style ome safety has never been so stylish, or convenient. First Alert’s easy-toinstall Atom Smoke and Fire Alarm packs all the power of an advanced photoelectric smoke alarm into a miniature, nonintrusive design and features an advanced smoke entry system designed to reduce the chances of false alarms along with a loud, penetrating siren.

The 10-year sealed-battery Atom provides added home protection and eliminates the need to replace the batteries for

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the life of the alarm. For more information, visit Upgrade Your Home with Natural Light here’s no better way to breathe new life into interior spaces than decorating with light. Velux Energy Star-

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fresh air skylights bring natural light and ventilation into the home and carry a 10-year, no-leak installation warranty.

Along with available solar powered blinds, the skylights operate by remote control, closing automatically in case of rain. Costs will vary, but a new solar skylight installation typically ranges from $1,800 to $2,400 after a 30 percent federal installers, visit whyskylights.com.

Enhance Your Storage Space hether it’s a lack of space, too many shirts or pairs of shoes, or simply not enough time to get organized, you can eliminate the mess and enhance your closet’s storage space in a weekend with ClosetMaid’s SuiteSymphony line.

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to both walk-in and traditional closets, and is customizable with accessories such as drawers, door fronts, shoe shelves and expandable hang rods. Find more organization solutions at ClosetMaid.com.

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ooking to upgrade and instantly enhance the look of your home? Install a new front door, such as one from the extensive line of doors from Feather River Doors. Handstained oak and mahogany doors are among the most popular, accentuating elegant wood grain details that instantly improve a home’s curb appeal.

They’re energy tenance, secure and available in custom

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sizes and colors, exclusively at The Home Depot. Check out the options at featherriverdoor.com.

Boost Your Backyard Appearance very backyard requires that special

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quarters are missing that unique “something,” install and decorate a pergola to bring it all together. A pergola is the perfect spot for hanging plants, setting up a shaded canopy or creating an exquisite entrance to your personal garden.

The options are nearly limitless, whether you’re building from scratch with raw materials or purchasing a ready-toinstall version that can instantly improve the look of your lawn. golas available before deciding what’s best — it’s the ultimate creative space for the outdoor artist in you.

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Pets and Social Media

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who command the attention of millions, animals have become a major part of the digital landscape.

With this in mind, Mars Petcare conducted a survey to learn more about people’s social media habits when it comes to animals. Here are some of the top

they do online. One third said they post about their pets as much, and as often, as they do about their human family and 13 percent admitted to posting about their pets even more than they do their human relatives.

Pet Love Trumps Personal Vanity ore than half of pet owners polled care more about getting “likes”

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status, and love sharing their stories with the world. The survey underscores what was already known: Pets have become an integral part of people’s lives and pop culture.

To learn more about how to make a Better World for Pets(r), visit facebook.

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posts than they do for most other topics, All Animals, All the Time bout 65 percent of pet owners post about their furry friends on social media an average of two times per week. One in six said they’ve created a

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picture. Whichever way you throw the ball, pet posts matter most.

Call Them the “Paw-Purratzi” hirty percent of pet owners follow famous animals on social media. The bottom line is people love pets, whether it’s their own or one with real rock star

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Program I Cellist Amit Peled Pianist Noreen Polera

tinean Dances 900 High Street, Santa Cruz

Cellist Amit Peled for Cello Chapel at Holy Cross Church 126 High Street, Santa Cruz

Chopin Sonata Holy Cross Church 126 High Street, Santa Cruz

Program II Pianist Gwhyneth Chen Bach-Busoni, Bach, French

Stravinsky Petrouchka

Program III Jonathan Biss

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The Book Bag

By Robert Francis

Children’s books with ocean themes ...

Since this isn’t intended to be a detailed study, I’d use this book to launch a discussion of

To the Sea

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ne day Sam, a big blue whale, made a wrong turn and ended up far from his home and landlocked. That’s when he met Tim, a little boy who was ignored by all the other children.

Although none of the other children noticed

not only between sharks and dolphins but also other animals, plants and birds.

Teachers and home schooling families will find this inexpensive volume a good way to introduce a natural history or marine biology unit, or leave the book out and let the child discover it and satisfy his or her own curiosity.

to help him, Tim saw the whale and realized he needed assistance to get back to the sea. Thus a friendship was formed and Tim launched a plan to return his new buddy to his natural habitat.

Moving a large whale is not an to accomplish such a monstrous task and eventually Sam was back where he belonged.

This unusual story about friendship and helping out when someone is experiencing a time of need will not only delight young readers but will also teach them how friendship comes with a few responsibilities. The message is clear; “Friends don’t let friends down.” Both Sam and Tim illustrate how this works!

Let’s Look on the Seashore

A Spot & Learn, Stick & Play Book

By Andrea Pinnington Illustrated by Caz Buckingham

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The Stranded Whale

By Jane Yolen Illustrated by Melanie Cataldo

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In the center of the book are two pages of stickers that may be used to construct your own seaside venue on the provided foldout. Since the stickers do pose a choking hazard for small children, make sure the sticker pages do not fall into the hands of a child who insists on placing things in his or her mouth. (The sticker pages can be easily removed and set aside until the child is older and can safely use them.)

Noni the Pony Goes to the Beach a good introduction to the seashore and the plants and creatures you’ll

to the beach. Thirty stunning stickers can be used on a fold-out seashore scene to create your own marine environment.

Open the book and you’ll discover an introductory page that explains how to use the volume. Next is a page that

is followed by a section on “Amazing seashore facts” and a number of pages featuring an illustrated “spotter’s guide” that pictures everything from driftwood, 26 / July 15th 2016 / Aptos Times

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When Dave spied some whales off the coastline, he waded out to get a better view but ended up too far away from the shore and had to be rescued by the pony.

After a busy outing it was soon time to head for home but they’ll soon return again to enjoy a repeat of this special outing to the seashore.

This book’s cute illustrations and rhyming narrative provide an ideal reading experience for youngsters four years of age and older who are beginning to handle or at least share the reading the Pony Goes to the Beach” makes for a good transition from simple concept books to more demanding narratives with extended content and short chapters.

n a perfect day Noni the Pony, along with her friends Dave Dog, Coco the Cat and some adventurous cows, head of to the beach for an afternoon of sun and sand.

W h i l e most of the animals frolicked on the shoreline and waded in the surf, Coco, who doesn’t like getting her fur wet, decided to take a snooze. While the cat was sleeping her mischievous friends decided to have some fun by building a

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learned while reading this book.

Sharks and Dolphins

A Compare and Contrast Book

By Kevin Kurtz eaturing some top notch photos of sharks and dolphins, this guide will answer some rudimentary questions youngsters may have about these two marine creatures. Despite some similarities, between a shark and a dolphin.

The book’s simple text not only activity pages allow the reader to apply

hen Sally and her brothers discover a large whale beached on the shore, they run for help and are instrumental in launching a community effort to save the poor whale.

But with the tide receding and the enormous size of the stranded whale, it is a futile effort and the children must accept the fact that their well meaning actions are all in vain.

Although they receive medals from the Coast Guard for effort, the children, and Sally in particular, aren’t very proud of the recognition.

“So, the whale died and we were heroes. Yet somehow I was still mad. I put my medal in the drawer and never took it out again,” she explained.

Most books of this nature sugarcoat the situation and the story ends on a happy note with the animal set free or returned to its natural habitat. Living here on the shores of Monterey Bay, we know otherwise. In other words, there are not always happy outcomes when humans intervene to help animals in distress.

Jane Yolen does an excellent job in pointing this out in a manner that is both sensitive and realistic. This book will help the young reader accept this fact.

Cellphone Security Tips B ecause your cellphone or smartphone likely contains personal information about you that may include your name,

account information, a lost, stolen or hacked phone can be a treasure trove for criminals.

Consumer Cellular, which specializes in some advice for securing your cellphone: only one or two passwords for all your accounts because it’s easier to remember.

If your login information is compromised, this makes it easier to gain access to all and capital letters to strengthen your passwords. If you’re not sure how to create a strong password, there are several free online guides. And to keep track of your

passwords, try downloading an app that securely manages them. tures. Many smartphones give you a variety of ways to secure your phone, such

entering a PIN or swiping a pattern on the lock screen. Encryption ensures that if your phone is lost or stolen, the data stored on the phone can’t be easily accessed. gets damaged, lost or stolen, you can easily restore the data, music, photos and videos onto another eligible device. In addition, storing photos, videos and other data on your phone takes up a lot of memory and can slow it down. onto your phone. Review the terms and

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conditions and privacy disclosures before you download any app as some may collect your data and share it with others.

National Do Not Call Registry (www. donotcall.gov). This way you don’t receive unwanted solicitations. Consider blocking your phone number as some businesses you call may collect, store and share your phone number and information unless you block it. be costly to repair or replace. Protect your phone against drops or spills by using a case which also personalizes its appearance. Also consider purchasing a protection plan or warranty for your phone.

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Remove Distractions To Protect Teens Behind The Wheel

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oday’s teens face more distractions than any generation before.

Many don’t recall a time when they were not continuously connected to their friends. Cell phones — which might have been provided as a safety precaution in case Mom or Dad was running late picking them up from school — are now the source of constant messaging, sharing and media consumption.

Teens and Technology eens send texts instead of passing notes in class. They share moments with their peers and the world in the form of photos and short videos. Music, food and transportation can arrive on demand, all with

Teens aren’t the only ones who feel the need to be connected — adults are guilty of it, too.

Be a Good Example any of the teens that are glued to their smartphones have witnessed their parents answering emails at the dinner table or have seen them shoot a “quick text” while driving. Teens have grown up learning that this type of behavior is acceptable and maybe even expected.

However, there’s a right time and a right place for everything.

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phones, even for a short period of time, can even cause a form of separation anxiety expressed in the acronym FOMO (fear of missing out).

So it should come as no surprise commonly associated with distracted driving. However, it’s not the only type of distraction.

“A lot of people think they’re better drivers than they actually are, which is why they take unnecessary risks when they’re

practice what they preach. Teenagers won’t

behind the wheel,” said Randy Petro, chief see a lot of claims related to distracted driving, including parents turning to scold arguing children, adjusting the infotainment system, and even taking photos start piloting any vehicle should be to focus adjanian, Shahrimanyan, Granados Goyescas Program VI Pianist Danny Driver

Program IV Alon Goldstein Town Quartet Mozart Concerto in A

Program V Pianist Sofya Melikyan Komitas Vardapet — Five Dances Bab-

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on the task at hand — driving.”

Ten percent of all drivers ages 15 to 19 that were involved in fatal crashes were distracted at the time of the crashes, Safety Administration (NHTSA). NHTSA also reports that 660,000 people drive distracted every day. audience on What to Listen For In Music, as a part of the Distinguished Artists Series. One hour prior to each performance.

Additional presentations by Dr. Orlando and other musicians and historians at locations TBA in Santa Cruz County.

Buy Season Tickets at www.distinguished artists.org/ today!

witness their parents actively engaging in a behavior they’re being told is bad,” adds Petro. “We as adults need to set a proper example - after all, we do have the advantage of more life experience.”

Parents should set a powerful example by committing not to drive distracted if they want their children to do the same.

If necessary, parents can also invest in technology to monitor and disable phones while their teens are driving to eliminate the temptation altogether.

“No Instagram post, bite of a burger or playlist selection is worth someone else’s life. People are mainly in a car to get from point A to point B, and our wish is for them to do it safely,” says Petro.

There are several excellent online resources that provide tips and information to help prepare teens for life behind the wheel, including Mercury Insurance’s Drive Safe Challenge and NHTSA’s Distraction.gov.

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Community Calendar

Aptos Chamber of Commerce Tuesday July 19 July Mixer

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and Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce for a special multi chamber mixer at the newly remodeled Cinelux Capitola Cafe and Lounge Theater. More information coming soon.

Cost: TBD

Friday November 4 Save the Date!

Overeaters Anonymous

Announcements

Nar-Anon Santa CruzGreater Bay Area (GBA) of Northern California

Chanticleer Ave., Santa Cruz vereaters Anonymous is a Free, Friendly 12-Step group for those who have a problem with food.

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What is enabling? What 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

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Cocoanut Grove at the corner of

saveyoursanity@aol.com.

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live bands, festive spectators and the coveted Wharf to Wharf T-shirt.

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CASA Orientations to Become Advocates for Children

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ASA empowers volunteers to directly influence lifechanging decisions affecting ur Annual Dinner Awards children in foster care. Court and Auction at the beautiful appointed special advocates are everyday people that, with just Seascape Beach Resort. More a few hours a week can have a information to come. lifetime of impact for a child who has been abused or neglected.

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Annual Dinner Awards & Dinner

Tuesday July 26 Aptos Branch Sons in Retirement Luncheon

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by Greg Horne speaking on Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro.

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Looking Ahead

Wednesdays

First Mondays: 2-3 p.m., in Watsonville Second Tuesdays in Capitola July 20 – Mambo Tropical – Latin July 27 – Spill the Wine – Rock, Dance Third Wednesdays in Watsonville Aug. 3 – Blackouts – 80’s Party Band Third Thursdays: 2-3 p.m. in Santa Cruz Third Fridays: 12-1 p.m.

Aug. 17 – Delta Wires – Big Band in Aptos Blues

Capitola Twilight Concerts

Aug. 24 – Extra Large – Funky Fun Aug. 31 – Digbeats – Rock http://www.cityofcapitola.org/ acc/page/twilight-concertsesplanade-park

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Beach Boardwalk Friday Nights

July 22 – Toad the Wet Sprocket – “All I Want” July 29 – Taylor Dayne – “Tell It To My Heart” Aug 12 – Foghat – “Slow Ride” Aug 19 – Smash Mouth – “All Star” Aug 26 – Los Lobos – “La Bamba” Sept 2 – Papa Doo Run Run – “(Santa Cruz) Beach Party” https://beachboardwalk.com/ Concerts

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by Alienated Grandparents Caregiver Support Group for those caring for someone with a Anonymous www.AGA-FL. org a national organization serious illness.

When a loved one is seriously that provide information and support to grandparents who feel ill, it can be a challenge for the alienated or estranged to their entire family. In this ongoing grandchildren. support group, we will share Questions: pat@invisiblegrand stories, learn tools for coping and receive support from people who care.

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If you would like to participate in the next Advocate training contact cita@casaofsantacruz.org

Municipal Airport.

Wednesdays

Aptos Noon Toastmasters 12:00-1:00p.m. Rio Sands Hotel,

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We’re here to help you discover

Thursdays in July

Bargetto Winery’s Thursday Night Music Series

N Main St, Soquel July 7: Tsunami Light (Light Rock) July 14: Scott Cooper and the Barrel Makers (Blues) Everyone is welcome!

Follow us on Facebook: Facebook. July 21: Wave (Acoustic Soft Rock) (Classic com/AptosNoonToastmasters or July 28: Rock) Admission is Free, Light food is

Second Wednesdays

Friday September 9 thru Sun. September 11 Santa Cruz Greek Fair

Saturday September 10 Sunday September 11 34th Annual Capitola Art & Wine Festival

Wed. September 14 thru Sun. September 18

Santa Cruz Sons in Retirement Santa Cruz County Fair Sundays Monthly Meeting First Baptist Church Bible Study At the Santa Cruz County Fair

Grounds, Watsonville Jewell St. his statewide group of retired 11 a.m.: Worship Friday September 23 men invites you to be our guest at our monthly luncheon. You’ll irst Baptist Church of Aptos welcomes you to join their bible thru Sun. September 25 lunch and learn something new study and worship every Sunday. Monterey Bay Birding Festival Watsonville from a top notch guest speaker.

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Friendship Put to Music!

Come see our band for Free in lasses every thursday night Sunnyvale Every Wednesday. starting January 7th at 6:30 p.m.

No cover. at the New Hall, La Selva Beach Contact Lee McLaughlin, Club House, 3124 Estrella Ave. For more information call Sue

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Friendship put to music; family friendly. Class takes place every Thursday Night at our new home in La Selva Beach! (Take Mar

free concerts on the Boardwalk artwork, and a whole lot of whatnot!

Beach Stage.

For more info, please contact us at Visit https://beachboardwalk.com/ Concerts for full schedule.

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he First Friday Art Tour is a Santa Cruz Institute of Contemporary Arts event, managed in conjunction with the participating art venues. The event takes place year-round and illuminates some of the most talented local artists from local galleries.

To find out where to participate in a First Friday art tour, visit firstfridaysantacruz.com (Most First Friday viewings.)

Second Saturdays Each Month

2nd Saturday on the Farm

11a.m.-3p.m., Ag History Project Center at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds Second Monday each month oin us every 2nd Saturday on the Stitchers By The Sea Meetings Playa Blvd., turn right on Estrella) Farm for free family activities. Each 7 p.m., Volunteer Center of Santa For more information, contact Sue month we select a new theme to Cruz, 1740 17th Ave., Santa Cruz highlight historical agriculture with games, activities, and demonstrations titchers-by-the-Sea, the local that relate. We often have guest chapter of the Embroiderers’ appearances from farm animals like Last Thursdays each month Guild of America, holds regular llamas, draft horses, sheep, goats, meetings open to the public each Monthly Argentine Tango at Star chickens, rabbits, and more! You month. No admission fees.

Bene Italian/Argentine Restarante entertaining for the whole family.

Italian/Argentene Restarante, Tuesdays Check our website and Facebook page for more details. FREE BINGO his is a night for true “Social Tango.” Order a wonderful Second Sundays Each Month meal from the Star Bene Argentine osted by Soquel Sports Downtown Santa Cruz Menu, (or their well known italian Foundation. Buy-In $15. Full Antique Street Fair menu), and enjoy the ambiance of snack bar available. First Tuesday Argentina and join us in a social of each month is special $25 buy in tango dance to music from the Golden Age of Tango. he “Original” Downtown www.soquelsports.com Private instruction and classes by Antique Faire is back! arrangement. For more information,

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Peninsula Banjo Band

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antiques and unique items. Come and check it out! Browse through a wide assortment of treasures including books and photographs, vintage jewelry, clothing, glass and ceramic collectibles, vintage hawaiian kitsch, turquoise, original

Your July Horoscope Times Publishing Group, Inc. Leo (July 23-Aug. 23)

It’s easy to get caught up in all-or-nothing thinking early in July, but the truth lies somewhere smack dab in the middle of it all. Your ego is on the line when you put yourself out there midmonth, and your attitude about what others think is anything but casual. If anyone questions your motives, they’re likely to get an intense stare-down. You do not like to be questioned! You

Third Sunday of Every Month

tricks are high on your list. It won’t take long for you to perfect your chosen skill.

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some serious organizational attention, and if you decide to clean a few drawers out while you’re at it, all the better! A hurried transition of some kind doesn’t go as smoothly as you’d like midJuly, because you need time to adjust to doing new things. You’ll catch up to the people around you, you just need a minute to orient yourself to your new surroundings! A sad story pulls at your heart strings on late in the month, but you have a lot on your own plate right now without having to worry about someone else’s mess. Give them a rain check if they ask for help.

Science Sunday

eymour Marine Discovery Center presents a public lecture from a marine scientist the third Sunday of every month. Topics are presented in an entertaining and easyto-understand format, with up-to-date photos, video, and discussion.

Science Sunday does not meet in December. For more info visit seymourcenter.ucsc.edu

Last Sunday of the Month

Music at Skypark

Skypark, Scotts Valley oin us July, August and September for for our Summer Concert Series.

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Virgo (Aug. 24-Sep. 22)

Libra (Sep. 23-Oct. 23)

begins, and it wouldn’t be surprising to get a few random proposals when you’re out and about This could lead to some uncomfortable misunderstandings, but you aren’t likely to change your free-spirited ways anytime soon. You’re well on your way to becoming a style icon late in July when you delve into the latest fads and fashions. Your friends can say they knew you when!

Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22)

experience new things that you never would have done and seen had you stayed on the same path you take every day. You love a good secret as the month moves on, but when someone if there’s something you want, these are the days to try to get it. You’re very forceful late in the a lot. Are they talking about me, you might wonder? And the answer is yes, yes they are!

Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21)

The couch is the last place you want to park yourself early in July. There’s so much to do in the world — get out there and have the time of your life! You have travel on your mind mid-month, to do things like everyone else does them near the end of the month, and taking the long way is much more appealing than going straight to your destination. Follow your own code of ethics as the month ends. Just because everyone else is willing to break the rules doesn’t mean you are.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 20)

It’s awesome that you’re willing to go the extra mile for whoever’s in charge, but early in the month may be time for you to take control and do things for yourself. There’s a lot of power in meditation, yoga and intuition-based actions mid-month, so even though you might not have complete faith in

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which only increases your superstar status. Shoot for the stars, and don’t act like you’re surprised

Noon, Pringle Grove in Soquel he Soquel Pioneer and Historical Association welcomes one and all to its 78th Annual pot-luck picnic. The picnic is open to anyone interested in Soquel History. Please bring a pot-luck dish to share and your own table service. Come early to enjoy the historical displays. This year’s speaker will be Carolyn Swift, former Curator of the Capitola Historical Museum.

The topic of her talk is, “Soquel, Above the Fold.” (In newspaper talk, that means the important news.) www.SoquelPioneers.com

July begins with opportunities for you to learn lots of new ways of doing things. If you don’t take advantage of it, that’s totally your choice, but the option to enlighten yourself and expand your

78th Annual Pot-Luck Picnic

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Aquarius (Jan 21-Feb. 18)

your input later in the month, especially if the topic is technical in nature. These are good days to explore self-employment or think about making a career change. You look around with sincere wonder at the world as the month comes to an end, and although you’re used to have a witty comeback, some things surprise you so much on these days that you’re left speechless.

Pisces (Feb. 19-Mar. 20)

Your real life may never equal the excitement you create in your imagination early in July, but there’s absolutely nothing wrong with having a vivid and lively fantasy life! The relationships you hold near and idea need some serious attention mid-month, and if you’re not willing to put in the time to make things right, you could lose someone who’s important to you. You have a certain irresistible charm late in the month, making you a social magnet and turning

Aries (March 21-April 20) month! Woohoo! You’ve worked so hard! Sit back and enjoy all of the success that’s headed your way. The air is heavy mid-July, and there’s a real feeling that things are about to get serious. Luckily for you, you’ve got a game plan for dealing with this kind of thing. You’ve got so much strength and determination late in the month that it would take a super big force to stop you. Not saying it couldn’t happen, but the odds that you’ll get toppled on these days are extremely unlikely.

Taurus (April 21-May 21)

You have all of your favorite things by your side as the month begins, which couldn’t make you loved ones can’t be beat. Your schedule doesn’t change much mid-month, but there’s an underlying feeling of excitement. Hmmm, is there adventure on the horizon? Is your life about to change for the better? The anticipation is building! You have a certain set of standards as July continues, but don’t be surprised when your friends, family or coworkers questions your motives. You have very intensely focused energy as the month comes to a close; don’t let it go to waste.

Gemini (May 22-June 21)

Get something going early in July. When you take the wheel, you’re bound to take your whole group of passengers on an enlightening ride. Your moral compass is right on target mid-month, making it easy to do the right thing. Remember what your mom told you about not associating with the wrong crowd? This is especially true right now. One of your closets — your actual closet or maybe an episode from your past — needs to be put in order. The last days of the month are perfect for brainstorming, so if you have a problem, deal with it on these days. Don’t hesitate.

Cancer (June 22-July 22)

there’s no one else who can do it better than you! Your personal relationships are put to the test as July continues, but you aren’t really one to hold a grudge. There’s no shame in apologizing making more of it on these days. Have you been thinking about starting your own business, or thing unexpected happens near the end of the month, but the worst thing you can do is let

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Business Guide

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Dientes Community Dental Care commissioned an oral health needs assessment to get a picture of oral health in Santa Cruz County

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results. Of the approximately 80,000 Santa Cruz County residents expected to be enrolled in Medi-Cal this year, only 25,000 were able to visit a dentist in 2014. About 30% of children in Santa Cruz under the age of 11 have never visited a dentist and nearly one-quarter of all pre-K children in Santa Cruz County have untreated dental decay.

In reality, we have a problem that is even larger than those numbers show. People without any insurance, which includes working families who are undocumented or don’t qualify for subsidized programs have not been accounted for. Furthermore, Medicare does not meet seniors’ dental needs, and seniors make up the fastest growing demographic in our community. Additionally, there are likely tens of thousands more community members who are not

attention in class, avoids raising her hand to share and is absent from school often. A veteran is unable to eat or sleep and has missed a job interview.

A senior citizen is losing weight because she cannot maintain proper nutrition. What do

dental disease.

Dental care access might not sound like a major crisis, but the poor oral health within our community can have serious consequences.

Dental disease can impact a person’s ability to speak, chew, or socialize.

The resulting pain and complications hold a job or attend school.

In a study where welfare recipients with severe dental problems received oral healthcare, those who completed their dental treatment were twice as likely to get jobs or

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Assemblymember Mark Stone (left) and Supervisor Zach Friend

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The tremendous lack of dental care access and education in the underserved populations of Santa Cruz must be addressed. We are enthusiastic about chairing the Oral Health Access Santa Cruz County steering committee to take action on the status of Santa Cruz County’s oral health. Through collaboration and education, this committee has the ability to create real change.

The 17-member steering committee joins together local healthcare industry experts, community leaders and education advocates. The committee is working together to develop recommendations that will improve our community’s oral health through dynamic community involvement.

For more information and to follow the actions of the Oral Health Access committee please visit: http:// oralhealthscc.org. Comments and ideas from the public are welcome and can be submitted via the website by clicking on the contact tab. Even if you are not a dentist, you can help solve the dental care and oral health challenges of Santa Cruz County.

Authors: Dr. Sepi Walthard is Dientes’ Dental Director and Zach Friend is a member of the Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors

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Small Business Owners Must Protect Their Futures

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you are so focused on today, you may be neglecting a key aspect of tomorrow – your good retirement plan for yourself?

investments. Plus, you can establish a SEP IRA for 2016 until April 17, 2017.

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Luckily for me I was rescued as a stray Now I just need someone For snuggling and play!

atie (A227237) is a young, approx. 6 month old, white bunny with black spots, which give her lots of character. She is a social and friendly bunny and likes people to sit and play with her. Toys intrigue her and she enjoys playing in her cottontail cottage at the shelter. Katie was found as a stray and brought to the shelter since pet rabbits don’t survive for long in the wild. Katie would love to have the security of her own home again.

To adopt your new friend, come to Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter 2200 7th Ave, Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter has two full-service, open-admission shelters: – 2200 7th Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95062 Hours: Tuesday-Friday: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. Saturday-Monday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Watsonville Location – 580 Airport Blvd, Watsonville, CA 95076 Open Monday – Saturday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. (closed 12-1) Closed on Sunday SCCAS Main line: 831-454-7200. Animal Control: 831-454-7227. AfterHours Emergency: 831-471-1182

Whether you want to transfer the business to another family member, sell it outright to someone else, or possibly just wind it down, you’ll need to plan ahead and consult with your legal and tax advisors.

However, you can take steps now to help ensure you can enjoy a comfortable retirement. You have access to a variety of retirement plans appropriate for smallbusiness owners, including these: Owner-only 401(k) – This plan, also known as an individual or a “solo” 401(k), is available to self-employed individuals and business owners with no full-time employees other than themselves or a spouse. As the owner, you can contribute to your plan as both an employer and an employee; your total contribution limit for 2016 is $53,000, or $59,000 if you are 50 or older.

SEP IRA – If you have just a few employees or are self-employed with no employees, you might consider a SEP IRA. You’ll fund the plan with taxdeductible contributions, and you must cover all eligible employees. (Employees themselves cannot contribute.) You can contribute up to 25% of compensation, up to $53,000 annually. (Contributions for a self-employed individual are limited to 25% of compensation minus one-half of self-employment taxes.) And you can fund

become less prevalent in recent years – but you can still set one up for yourself if you are self-employed or own your own business. This plan has high contribution limits, which are determined by an actuarial calculation, and as is the case with other retirement plans, your contributions are typically tax-deductible.

SIMPLE IRA – As its name suggests, a SIMPLE IRA is easy to set up and maintain, and can be a good plan if your business has fewer than 10 employees. Still, while a SIMPLE IRA may be advantageous for your employees, it’s less generous to you, as far as allowable contributions, than an ownerplan. For 2016, your annual contributions are generally limited to $12,500, or $15,500 if you’re 50 or older by the end of the year.

You can also make a matching contribution of up to 3% of your compensation.

You need to establish a SIMPLE IRA between Jan. 1 and Oct. 1 of any year.

In fact, if you’d like to set up any of the retirement plans we’ve looked at, don’t delay. The sooner you open your plan, the more years you will have to contribute – and, as you know, time is often an investor’s best friend.

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