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Cops ‘N Rodders Vintage Car Show Featured Saturday s if adding Margaritas to this year’s event wasn’t exciting enough, the 17th

the best two cars in each category will be participant will receive the Chief’s and their vehicle will be displayed

guaranteeing a festival the whole

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Nosh on local tasty bites while you peruse over local 100 local artists that will Microbreweries and Ciders that will Discretion Brewing, Uncommon Brewers,

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Mark your calendars for the 17th Annual Art, Wine & Beer Festival Saturday & Sunday, August 20 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. & 21 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. at Skypark in Scotts Valley and the Cops ‘N Rodders Vintage Car Show on Saturday August 20 Admission is Free – Wine/Beer Tasting Kits can be purchased in advance at www. brownpapertickets.com For more information, visit www.svartfest.com The Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce facilitates and stimulates economic growth and to enhance the overall quality of life in Scotts Valley by building Business and Community Relationships.

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as a student-centered leader who is highly visible, approachable,

followed by a reading recovery teacher,

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impact on students, their families, and their communities as a teacher, literacy coach, principal, technology consultant,

the academic achievement and success of every student across

who will cultivate strong ties with our stu-

cation for entrusting me to be and professional life has been dedicated to dents, their parents, and the communities in

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we have selected the right person to conis a junior in high school and a scholar who believes in building strong relationships anchored with a singular focus on

to visiting each school and department

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and positive impact on the lives of thousands of students ranging from preschool

her career as a dual immersion teacher

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Congressman

he is now accepting applications for nomination to our nation’s service

Congressman Farr is retiring at the end of the year, so this will be the last time he’s eligible to nominate students for

the subject of your

should not exceed Candidates must be at least 17 years old but not

Coast Guard, Merchant Marine and Navy, these academies provide a college education in exchange for a commitment to serve as a commissioned

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arrive in unopened

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In order to be considered for a nomination, the following information is necessary:

“Over the years, the Central Coast has sent exceptional students to our nation’s

available from Congressman Farr’s students who commit themselves to the military academy for which you Congress, nominating these future military leaders has always been a distinct honor

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he 10th annual summer barbecue at California Giant Berry Farms did not

skirt steak was the main dish for over 1000 lunches either eaten on premises or taken friends gather in the parking lot prepared to wait in line for a delicious fresh meal garlic bread, salad, fruit and homemade the years, donations have increased as well as those stepping up to donate most of the

ville Coast Produce, and Custom Produce

that created a fabulous smell throughout the neighborhood drawing even more cuswhen 1000 people all take the time to share in the opportunity to give back’ says Bill

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Community News n installation ceremony was held

elected as the club president for 2016-2017

the new club secretary and was President

a Co-chairperson of the club’s Bingo Committee, their number one fundraiser held

with another new member, Bobby Buckter,

events have gone to annual scholarships for

the community with Mixers and New Mem-

and most recently to the construction of the new Restrooms and Concessions building

screen visual acuity, color perception, and formed, but patients leave with a record of

women who identify and work

upcoming vision screenings to be

Collins is gearing up to present the

in 1961, its members have worked on numerous projects in the local community, such as parks projects, beach cleanups, tional Peace Poster Contest for youth ages 11-13, as well as health screenings, and vision

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Community News Hospital Recognized as Platinum Fit-Friendly Worksite for Fourth Consecutive Year SANTA CRUZ — ciation in the areas of physical activity, highest recognition possible, for helping “Our employees are often so busy available to Dominican employees include: make their own health and wellness a pri-

wellness program that makes it easy to integrate healthier choices into their daily

high-intensity interval training with education about stress management

related to promoting a culture of wellness, including:

Dominican has worked hard to include nutritious options in its café, including

can’s employees have participated in the

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organic garden and from local vendors

Participants consistently report higher

is a catalyst for positive change in the

ticipants reported an average 12 percent

position employee health and well-being

employees together in healthy competition to change diet and exercise

reimbursement for wellness activities More than 75 percent of Domini-

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Community News “It is wonderful to see this number grow each year, to hear fresh new stories of individuals of all ages and from all walks of life who are dedicating themselves to the causes they care about, and to know that this is a clear indication that volunteer movement

Call for Nominations for the 10th the individuals, groups, non-profits, and businesses who make a dif-

definitely leaves me with a good feeling

viduals who have worked alongside a dedicated volunteer, admire the way teers, or have observed a business going the extra mile for civic engagement are

mentary ticket and recognition at the Be annually brings together more than 250 year ’s event will take place on Friday

Nominations will be accepted now -

in each category will receive special recognition through film and publicity

that has touched our lives in some way, Over 350 individuals, groups and for the larger community to say thankyou and to share the powerful stories

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ignaling the homestretch of a project more than 20 years in the making, the -

meetings and careful negotiations with neighbors, the long-sought project is intended to improve beach access and public

Running between 5th and 7th avenues, the project realigns the street to improve parking, add bicycle lanes and sidewalks, create more pedestrian beach access, add benches, reclaim public right-of-way for

protecting the beachfront character and

the California Department of Boating and a father-son project of sorts for Coonerty and his father, Neal Coonerty, who served eight -

is the result of close collaboration between the County, the neighborhood, the Port

neighborhood meeting to discuss construction

improvements at the most popular beach in

for pedestrians, bicyclists, vehicles and

sents the last redevelopment project funded by the County’s former redevelopment agency, following the 2012 dissolution of

BLM Announces Fire Restrictions MARINA — -

No smoking except within an enclosed vehicle or building, or at a designated developed recreation site, or

public lands managed by the

No shooting using incendiary, tracer, steel core or armor

stoves with gas, jellied petroleum or pres-

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clean, open space around their homes to provide defensible space and improve the chance that their homes and families can “BLM” page 23 Aptos Times / August 15th 2016 / 13

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11, 2016 that it plans to close

continues the retail world’s response of reducing consumer locations following the great recession and the loss of sales to

the changes said locations of the stores that are closing “will be announced at a later date, once the

located in Cincinnati Ohio currently

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“Customers nearly everywhere in stores, with the additional convenience and increased functionality of our dynamic Gennette said in the

work at stores that are closing will be

and full-time employees will receive unknown at this time if the stores in the

will focus its resources on its highestperforming stores while pouring more into

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wave of store closures amid the rise and

largest sporting goods retailer, is shutting -

and our company is moving forward deci-

stores this year and just announced a

closed hundreds of stores in recent months

Macy’s revealed it’s also in talks to sell

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Community News

A 70-Mile Ride To Support Childhood Cancer Foundation SANTA CRUZ — Rally in the Red-

brings cyclists of all abilities together powered by one inspirais Participants in this ride are raising funds

Online registration available through

Participants have a few and innovative treatments to ultimately

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options: Cycle and lunch

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Cancer Institutes total budget allocated to all 12 types of pediatric cancers, there is a great need for further resources to bring cutting edge cancer treatments for children

centers on the west coast to support clinical trials and childhood cancer research to fund less toxic treatments and ultimately

Team G Childhood Cancer Foundation

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donation opportunities please visit: teamgfoun-

can look forward to a fully supported event with support vehicles, aid stations and

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SANTA CRUZ — Registration is open

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For more information including the

entry fee for amateur cooking teams is

samples as well as vote for the People’s 16 / August 15th 2016 / Aptos Times

research hospital and education center dedicated to rescue and rehabilitation of marine mammals, with volunteers serving

Community News

By Cate Kortzeborn s a person with Medicare, you have you send to Medicare or your health plan

you disagree with a coverage or payment decision by Medicare or your Medicare

you have Original Medicare: 1)

prescriber believe that a coverage rule

should pay less for a higher tier (more

Medicare or your plan denies: notice you get every 3 months that lists all the services billed to Medicare, and tells you if Medicare paid for the

supply, item, or prescription drug that

other health plan, read the materials your plan sends you, call your plan, or visit

service, supply, item, or prescription

If you have a Medicare prescription drug plan, even before you pay for a given drug, you have the right to: Get a written explanation (called a nation is the initial decision made by your

prescriber believe you can’t take any

For more information on exceptions and your other Medicare rights, read

2) why you disagree with the decision on

certain drug is covered, whether you’ve

3 Include your name, phone number,

drug, how much you pay for a drug, and whether to make an exception to a plan

must pay for a health care service,

viding or paying for all or part of a health care service, supply, item, or prescription

prescriber (your doctor or other health care provider who’s legally allowed

4) ask your doctor, supplier, or other health care provider for any information that may

company that handles bills for Medicare (known as the Medicare

need a drug that isn’t on your plan’s

Cate Kortzeborn is Medicare’s acting regional administrator for Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada, and You can always get answers to your Medicare questions by calling 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227).

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within 60 days after they receive your

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Community News very day, in shelters all across the country, senior animals are passed

energy of a new puppy or feel older dogs providing a new home for an older animal may bring you a level of companionship

older shelter pets have a higher likelihood

ering adoption, there are great reasons to Older animals can be just as cute and fact, they often come with many wonderful

you’re looking for a forever friend: Saving a Life t’s no secret that senior pets are at a

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do they have a lower likelihood of adoption, they are also more prone to depression and confusion as a result of

chance at life and, with that, can come a lot easier to teach your senior pet something Say So Long to Training ucky for you, the majority of senior animals have already learned the fundamentals — everything from toilet training to various commands to leash

can still have plenty of time to enjoy their What You See is What You Get and temperament are established,

senior animal ends up in a shelter due to weeks on training can be a valuable perk of It could be an older owner’s declining health, an unforeseen move or a sudden

Age Is But a Number owever, should you want to teach an

Lots of Love, Less Destruction enior pets are typically well past the

you’ll be inspired to make every moment with them as loving and rewarding as

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Preparing for Senior Pets ood nutrition and regular veterinary checkups are important for all pets,

to ensure your pet is receiving the vitamins

are wonderful, loving animals that simply the possibility of unwanted accidents and a senior pet, you’re providing a second

more mature animals may have a longer Something for Everyone he mellow disposition of a senior animal makes them a great companion

sonville and Gilroy where you can save as vaccinations, microchipping and other pre-

while their calm presence can be great for Wonderful Years Ahead rden urges pet parents not to let the shorter lifespan of an older pet keep

least as many good years left ahead, and most breeds of domestic cats can easily live

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Supporting The Cause inding a senior pet that’s right for your

adoption events with community shelters

that while veterinary attention and medication are needed for animals of all ages, old age doesn’t necessarily mean higher

human friendship just because the new 18 / August 15th 2016 / Aptos Times

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County Farm Bureau forms can be found in the fair’s premium book located at the

1) Juniors — 17 years-of-age and under 2) Seniors — 3) Masters — anyone who has won 1st,

2nd and 3rd in each division as well as Best

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Community News student at the University of Massachusettsto pay for textbooks and housing, a professional facing your student loans or a parent saving for your child’s future tuition, the cost of an education can result

time to earn money for utilities and other classes and earn money without working a Rent Your Room is gaining popularity is the home-

plement your budget and ease the burden of education-related expenses, all while

with locals willing to rent out rooms, or on the site, and screen candidates based on

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Become a Direct Seller paid for home cleaning and maintenance

opportunity for people to make additional income on their own terms, earning his degree, working full time as an accountant, and studying for profesworked his direct selling business in the

cleaning a home, mowing a lawn or assembling a piece of furniture can run up to direct selling and other gig economy services, you work on your own terms and can make your own schedule around studying,

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s your closet piling up with unwanted

leader in direct selling, you can share and

furniture cluttering your storage space, or a

co-workers and colleagues to earn addi-

to work as little or as often as you want, around traditional day jobs, classes, family, Work For a Home Services Company. ften described as the services used by those with more time than money,

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and do all the work for you - simply list your items, watch them get purchased and place them in a shipping bag that is prois an easy and painless way to make extra Brandpoint Media

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roud parents across the country are watching their children head back to the classroom for another exciting

lessons to help your child better underto support learning that have nothing to Connect lessons to life: One of the best ways to help kids understand classroom lessons is to connect the material to

kids are always fueled with a variety of

well-rested kids are always ready to

to grow their thirst for learning and help “Parents hold the key to a child’s success by supporting classroom learning and

cognitive development while building selfcation to become a strong thread in the

to help support school lessons and instill a lifelong love of learning in their your attitude toward school, homework much time in a week with your kids as sending check-in emails, attending confer-

how you’re working to improve your own -

asking where your child excels and what

Read together: Reading together is a great way to bond and show joy for the

study habits by creating a comfortable

child is assigned in school so you can foster a good discussion about characters and

in your child’s homework and assist when

writing and solving math problems are no-pressure approach, go over what your sation each day about what they learned,

very popular local band is sought out for many known for their wide range of songs — from Rock n’ Roll to

encourage active learning where your child builds models, creates art projects and can

Mountain Oysters and full $50 for adults, $20 for children 5-12 and free for children

as well as a horseshoe contest

Contest will again be held with two “Oysters” page 23 Aptos Times / August 15th 2016 / 21

Pajaro Valley Chamber of

Dedicated to the success of our members by:

CommerCe & agriCulture

| Watsonville, CA 95077 | www.PajaroValleyChamber.com | Phone (831) 724-3900 | Fax (831) 728-5300

Pajaro Valley Chamber Calendar Friday August 19

By Shaz Roth e’re heading into the most beautiful part of the year, which seems to also be the busiest time of the

doesn’t matter what kind of business you’re

with excitement and we want you to join us and be part of the phenomenal things we

Make your reservations today by calling the

101 Ranport Road, Watsonville challenges in this action-packed bracketed

to stay informed, because sometimes what

Teams of four are $200. Space is limited so call the Chamber at 724-3900.

Thursday August 25

Chamber Golf Tournament e’ve been talking about the golf tour-

11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., Watsonville Elk’s Lodge 121 Martinelli St., Watsonville et up to date on the many laws coming into

Multi-Chamber Mixer!

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Centers on Friday, Commerce come together to host a giant

Make your reservations today by calling the

want you to join us at the upcoming Multi Chamber Mixer on

$40/non-member.

you’re not playing in the tournament, come on out anytime in the afternoon for a

Thursday September 1 and you’re invited to stroll through the airport and check out some of the vintage aircraft and

5:00-7:30 p.m., Ella’s at the Airport 100 Aviation Way, Watsonville Airport. articipating Chambers of Commerce include:

to meet other business people, as well as the City Manager, Chief of Police and other One of the best ways you can promote your Chamber Luncheon: New Laws To Impact Businesses re you up to date on the many laws

Many of those that were not able to attend bought lunches and asked for them

hand to help with the event, visit with guests and enjoy a little lunch at the picnic tables the generous donations made from the event, $30,000 was raised allowing each of the folRecipients of the proceeds are: CASA of Santa Cruz County 22 / August 15th 2016 / Aptos Times

$5/member and $10/non-member.

Tuesday September 20 9 a.m., McDonald’s, 1598 Freedom Blvd Watsonville

Watsonville Wednesday for Lunch in the Park!

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Check out our website and keep up to date with everything happening in the Chamber and throughout the Pajaro Valley at www.pajarovalleychamber.com and click on the events page.

Save the Date

Every Third Wednesday Noon until 1 p.m., Watsonville Plaza Park

Community News onsumers today increasingly rely on connected devices to research products and services before making purchases - so it’s no secret that small businesses need to focus more of their marketing resources than ever before

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visiting a site, including calling a business, checking store hours and mapping

to purchase becomes more complex - incorporating multiple devices, websites, apps

make sure people who are looking for the types of products and services you sell can

for tracking consumer behavior and leveraging online media for

friendly and easy to use from a variety of devices so you don’t miss out on potential

supplement your organic search engine

Fortunately, there are some foundational activities that are

ads during peak seasons, special promotions or when you

important starting point for leveraging

step is to form a clear vision of your target consumers and the keywords that drive

are four basics you can focus on right now to promote your business and grow your customer base online: Mobile Devices: the technology of

one in three consumers uses two or more devices when looking for information about products and services In 2015, Google announced that it receives more searches from smartphones and tablets

from a mobile device, you can lose business to your competitors - especially since mobile searches are often about more than

media groups related to your industry, the services or products you provide, or the interests of your target consumers, and

on local clients and you don’t sell products online, you may wonder whether your

ideas, consult others, such as customers, relatives, competitor websites and industry settings, but look for opportunities to add search marketing can be undermined if you neglect the basics such as making sure your company contact information

time, this will help to build a community

mation about your business, including hours, location, products, services and

your website, in online directories and anywhere else your business appears on

channel has its own rules and user base,

easier when you’re searching for a product or service that you need and then strive to provide that same experience on your own

sense for you and your business, and be sure to incorporate social links in all of

Remember that keeping your website information current and correct mation can get picked up by other sites and directories, which, in turn, makes it harder

Content and character: In this age of information, every small business needs to

owners looking to grow their businesses,

connect and engage with potential custheir mobile phones to take action after

many purposes, from attracting higher search engine rankings to helping prospects choose your products or services, and rein-

events brings together leaders in digital marketing, including Bing, Google,

for opportunities to educate and share your informative resources about your industry are great ways to add value and encourage content, such as seasonal greeting videos or stories about work you’re doing in the brand and build authentic connections

“Oysters” from page 21 “BLM” from page 13 ca/st/en/fo/hollister.html) manages approximately 284,000 acres of public land in Central California from Contra Costa through Monterey counties.

tions, contact the Bureau of Land Management

attendee will have a chance to vote on their

Marina, CA 93933, Phone: (831) 582-2200

home cooks and restaurants to compete in

business owners the opportunity to share best practices and gain insights about their

For more information on YP’s Local Breakthrough Summit, visit adsolutions.yp.com/ breakthroughsummit.

Family Features Photos courtesy of Getty Images

If you haven’t tried a rocky mountain

Please call the Agri-Culture Office for tickets, 831-722-6622 or find the Testicle Festival on www.eventbrite.com (search for “8th Annual Testicle Festival” in Watsonville).

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Featured Columnist What Every Pet Owner Should Know

By Tiffany L. Mitchener, DVM

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aw food pet diets are increasing in popularity, but feeding raw food to our companion animals has inherent

taminated commercial pet food that was

can contain nutritional imbalances that

owners feel that home-prepared raw diets give them more control over what their

raw pet food diets are low in calcium and nutrients can lead to brittle bones, bone

owner should know before deciding to What is a Raw Food Diet? what one thinks of the standard, protains muscle meat, bones (whole etables, fruit, and some dairy follow online recipes to create a are also commercially processed raw diets that can be purchased at a pet Combination diets are also available which contain a blend of grains, vegetables and

upporters of raw food diets often report the following changes in their pets: shinier coats, healthier skin, cleaner teeth,

But it is important to note that raw diets have not been thoroughly researched crafted studies need to be performed before raw diets can be fully and fairly Why Are Raw Diets Not Endorsed by the FDA or the AVMA? endorse raw diets due to potential threats to both pet and

is particularly high in liver meat, this can

Finally, the presence of whole bones in many raw food diets can lead to choking risks, broken teeth, internal intestinal What About Treats? t is important to note that even if a pet is fed a cooked commercial diet, other components of a pet’s diet, such as pig ears, raw hides, or bully sticks, may not be fully

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Consult your veterinarian for advice on parasites that can be harmful to animals

at risk of bacterial contamination, broken teeth, choking, intestinal punctures, and

terial or parasitic contamination, or they can become carriers for these infectious agents and then routinely shed them in

Who Should Avoid a Raw Diet? ue to their potential nutritional imbalances, raw diets should not be fed to puppies that are at higher risk of devel-

changes for your pet should only be made

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disease, or severe liver failure should not

Raw food diets appear to be very palatable

Are There Any Other Diet Options? iven that some owners prefer not to feed their pets a commercial diet, is a

attributed to the higher fat content of raw

allows animals eating raw meat-based diets to participate in their therapy animal

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Many pet owners were very frightened by the 2007 widespread recall of con-

inexact composition, raw pet food diets

overlooked option is for pet owners to feed their pets a cooked homemade diet

Mondays, Sept. 12 – Nov. 14, 6-8 p.m.

Triple P Group for Families with Children with Special Needs: Stepping Stones

400 Encinal St., Santa Cruz ttend this free group event to meet other families and learn practical strategies to

manage disruptive behaviors and developmental issues that are common among children

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should feed these diets with care knowing their limitations and potential risks to both

risk, especially any immuno-compromised due to these risks, as of 2010 the Delta

“PPP” from page 15

Raw pet food diets continue to grow

Monday, Sept. 12, 6-7:30 p.m.

Triple P Workshop: Going Shopping with Your Children La Manzana Community Resources 521 Main St. Suite E, Watsonville earn common reasons why shopping trips can children, how to prepare your child for a successful shopping trip, and other tips to help make shopping trips enjoyable for you and your

Monday, Sept. 19, 6-7:30 p.m.

Triple P Workshop: Going Shopping with Your Children Live Oak Community Resources 1740 17th Ave., Santa Cruz earn common reasons why shopping trips can be difficult for children, how to prepare your child for a successful shopping trip, and other tips to help make shopping trips enjoyable for you workshop-going-shoping-your-child Wednesday, Sept. 21, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.

Triple P Together in the Park Felton Covered Bridge Park, Corner of Graham Hill Road & Mt. Hermon Road, Felton

study is needed by the veterinary community to fully understand if the potential

pet owners should consider feeding their food or a veterinary nutritionist designed

parent-trainings Friday, Sept. 30, 6-8 p.m.

Triple P Workshop for Families with Children with Special Needs: Morning & Bedtime Transitions Head Start 225 Westridge Dr. Watsonville ttend this free parenting workshop to learn how to prevent or reduce behavior challenges during morning and bedtime transitions and how children with special needs benefit

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Featured Columnist

By Zach Friend, County Supervisor 2nd District

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What will be placed underground? ll overhead wires within the desig-

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erant landscaping as part of the entrance

and local businesses have actively worked with the utility companies, County Public

tolerant landscaped median, improved sidewalks and walkways, new bike racks,

will provide a beautiful new gateway to the

improved streetscape and utility under-

by adopting a resolution more than ten years ago declaring the creation of the

within that area will also be removed, however, some new poles will be placed at the intersections for the installation of new

As always, I welcome your thoughts.

Please feel free to call me at 454-2200. placing utilities underground in the area

Back to School

wires behind the homes on Coates Drive will be removed and placed underground in a trench in front of the homes on Coates companies on the design and implementation of the underground project that coordinates with the design and con-

Given the number of visitors to the local businesses wanted construction to

of the economic downturn and challenges from the utility companies, initial work is majority of work will be completed before lead utility company for the trench design and construction bid documents of the underground project and County Public -

What is in the streetscape project? ollowing the undergrounding work and slated to begin fall of 2017, after the peak summer season, the streetscape

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6. Ambulance crew 9. June 6, 1944 13. Amnion, pl.

14. Le ____ Léman, a.k.a.

Lake Geneva 15. Sandy color 16. Watts events, 1965 17. Health resort 18. Remove lid 19. *TV chemistry teacher gone bad 21. *Varsity jacket decoration 23. Always, to a poet 24. Toward sunrise 25. Glide in Aspen 28. Fat and flour sauce 30. Kick the bucket

35. “____ Brinker, or The Silver Skates” 37. UPS competitor 39. Saint in Mexico 40. October stone 41. Opposite of heads 43. *High school student 44. Ancient Roman’s garb 46. Half-man, half-goat 47. “All for one, one for all” sword 48. “Don’t you ____ ____ my blue suede shoes” 50. Tow rope alternative 52. Don’t do this at home?

53. Part of air terminal 55. New Zealand parrot 57. *”ABC, It’s easy as 123, as simple as ____” 60. *Mirriam’s wordy counterpart

64. *Begin, began, ____ 65. *The state sets a minimum one to start school 67. Intense 68. Rekindled 69. Marbled bread 70. *Do this in math class 71. End of prayer 72. Basic unit of electric current 73. Plural of #62 Down 1.

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One tenth Less taxing Additional *Geography classroom prop

8. Milan’s La ____ 9. Bad impression 10. Vegas cube 11. *Biology lab supply 12. Casual affirmative 15. Monument Valley landforms 20. Rainbow fish 22. Sixth sense, for short 24. Make reparations 25. *American Academy of Pediatrics’ recommendation 26. On the fritz 27. Absurd 29. Sky defender 31. Assign PG-13 or R, e.g.

32. Incompetent 33. “____ clear” 34. *Miss ____, Matilda’s teacher

36. Woman’s underskirt 38. Lump in yarn 42. Above “Don’t tread on me” 45. Powerfully persuasive 49. Viet____ 51. Sales lure 54. Miss America’s headdress 56. British race track 57. Regard 58. Eye up and down 59. The Colosseum today 60. “Read’em and ____” 61. Desmond ____, apartheid opponent 62. Evening purse 63. Sales force 64. Lingerie staple 66. *PE © Statepoint Media

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The Book Bag

By Robert Francis

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By Sean Taylor Illustrated by Emily Hughes Candlewick Press. $16.99

you discover that not only did this wayward bear pick his nose, gobble his food and never

doubt the hottest thing in the woods on this very, very warm day are Dad Bear and

the worst thing he did was creep up on others and

Now what can this pair do to

this was great fun but all the other animals approach this bear and explain to him journey to the river will take a little time, little accident and that will make this more

rabbit stepped forward and said he would

he is and he insists that he and his dad keep

on the same page so that the word

the pair have a wonderful time splashing in the stream and it turns into a very mem-

remains to be seen, but he does make the

love this story featuring two very special

book and one they’ll enjoy reading over

I’ll let you discover how the bunny brought about this miraculous trans-

Bear hears the racket and is soon wide

By Karma Wilson Illustrations by Jane Chapman McElderry. $16.99 f you are looking for a well designed counting for a two or three year old that only goes up to

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By Shirley Parenteau Illustrated by David Walker Candlewick. $15.99 ellow Bear, Floppy Bear, Calico Bear

big smiles on their faces, the bears begin to play a noisy tunately, they don’t mind if the notes are

not be successful, but, as you’ll see, he did succeed in making this boisterous bear a

is fun to read aloud too, so enjoy hanging

mischievous cubs have been chronicled in

instruments on their

rybook following this mischievous bear’s

this

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By Ben Bailey Illustrations by Sav Akyuz Candlewick. $15.99 oor Bear is rather bare when it comes wear a striking purple body

book with its excellent illustrations and transformative storyline will work well solid message and will probably become one of your child’s favorite books since not only is this an excellent story but the humorous pictures will elicit a few

picture

much to your

rhymed narrative describes scenes in a natural setting that feature items the child

By Emily Gravett Simon & Schuster. $15.99

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casts his line in the water, their picnic and watches

goes looking for fresh honey but he also climbs trees searching for the local

Of course, with a little help from Mom or Dad, any youngster will get the hang begin the process than counting the things

Bear isn’t very successful when it comes to landing a

Big Brown Bear is not mad but he does situation or no one is going to get any sleep around him, Big Brown Bear tries to teach the little ones how to play in such a way

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fresh donuts from the local police but that doesn’t set too well, nor does decorating

By Ivan Bates Templar Books. $16.99 here once lived a bear who was not very

of age and up will not mind the limited narrative because they’ll understand the

Featured Columnist Alekz Londos

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front lines and courageously protecting

I have been witness to the unimaginable widespread destruction of catastrophic super-storms, man-

and failed international humanitarian responses, I was driven to make a difference and became involved in emergency

treat an average of 150 patients each day masks, diabetes test strips or a single blood

humanity, our environment or inspire comI have self-deployed to snowstorms, muter train crash and went tornado chasing

doctors, nurses, dentists, pharmacists and

hurricanes as well as volunteered during

surrounding the camps protects refugees Alekz Londos (center) with Peshmerga Military

supplies, interview the lead social worker

grown up surrounded by war and now as a humanitarian though now trying to raise awareness of the crisis and encourage

struggle for consistent income and prosper people have died since the 2003 invasion, constructed stores in the camp to generate contact with his family two months ago

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society and improve international relations or unstable regions will become more

I met Mustafa on my fourth week, a boxes to avoid informing people of the

I established the internal connections

Please contact me if you are a doctor, nurse, paramedic, philanthropist, journalist or aid worker and would like more information Alekz Londos CEO of Advanced Disaster Relief http://www.advanceddisasterrelief.com because of the high cost to ship the

never activated the took the abandoned

Fortunately, the larger anti-aircraft missiles internal batteries would have died and Alekz Londos (center) with Peshmerga Military

Mustafa

has

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Community Calendar Announcements

Aptos Chamber of Commerce Save the Dates!

7:30-9:00 a.m., Thursdays, Best

fellowship of relatives and friends of addicts who have $20 members/ $25 non-members been affected by someone else’s Reservations call 688-1467 or email esme@aptoschamber. com For meeting locations, 5:00-6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Locations various Chamber Members please call our helpline at 831-291-5099 or contact eptember Mixer saveyoursanity@aol.com.

Visit our Northern California $5 members/$10 non-members website for meeting listings in our If you are interested in hosting area and region: www.naranona mixer please contact Karen at california.org/norcal/meetings 688-1467 or Karen@aptoschamber. com

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Ongoing Events

Friday November 4 6 -10 p.m., Seascape Beach Resort Business, Organi-

Weekdays

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to directly influence lifechanging decisions affecting

Call 831-688-1467.

Summer in Santa Cruz 2016 Wednesdays 6–8 p.m.

Date–Band–Type of Music http://www.cityofcapitola.org/ acc/page/twilight-concertsesplanade-park

Thursdays 6–8 p.m.

appointed special advocates are everyday people that, with just a few hours a week can have a lifetime of impact for a child who has been abused or More info www.casaof santacruz.org or call (831) 761-2956 XT.102

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

Rock’n Roll

Fridays 6:30 and 8:30 shows 2016 Concert Schedule

12-1 p.m., PAMF, 2850 Commercial Crossing, Santa Cruz

County invite you to attend a

and receive support from people Tuesdays & Thursdays

lunch and learn something new

Contact Hospice of Santa Cruz County Grief Support Program. 6 pm, 65 Nielson Street #121 Watsonville CA 95076 (831) 430-3078

Call Greg Horne at (831) 6841834 to RSVP & bring a friend!

Second Mondays

4:-5:30p.m. of Invisible Grandparents:

be a safe structured environment for sharing stories if you so choose, and learning healthy ways to deal with separation

that provide information and support to grandparents who feel alienated or estranged to their

https://beachboardwalk.com/Concerts support group, we will share stories, learn tools for coping 28 / August 15th 2016 / Aptos Times

Thursdays in August

Wednesdays 12:00-1:00p.m. Rio Sands Hotel, 116 Beach Drive ome join a dynamic, supportive group of people at all levels of experience from

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11:30a.m. Severino’s Restaurant

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welcomes you to join their bible study and worship every

course, the Nautical Parade at 1

Call (831) 688-5842 for more info www.begoniafestival.com

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Monthly Meeting

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Saturday Sept. 10 Sunday Sept. 11 Saturday 10 am to 6 pm, Sunday 10 am to 5 pm, Capitola Village combines art, wine, music and food, featuring more than

Capitola By The Sea www.capitolaartandwine.com th year, the Festival activities include a concert,

9:45 a.m: Bible Study 11 a.m.: Worship 7565 Sunset Way, Aptos

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Friday Sept. 9 thru Sun. Sept. 11

Tuesday August 23

advocates are everyday people 6 to 8 pm., Bargetto Winery, 3535 Come join us “just for the fun that, with just a few hours a week N Main St, Soquel can have a lifetime of impact for Call Jim for more info (831) a child who has been abused or 708-4133 Call (831) 475-2258 for more If you would like to participate details. in the next Advocate training Friday Sept. 2 contact cita@casaofsantacruz.org or (831) 761-2956 thru Monday, Sept. 5 Sundays

Questions: pat@invisiblegrand Follow us on Facebook: Facebook. 9:05 a.m.-10:15 a.m., Sutter parent.com (831) 601-9195 com/AptosNoonToastmasters or Maternity & Surgery Center, more info: (831) 236-1171 2900 Chanticleer Ave., Santa Tuesdays Cruz

5:15-6:30pm, Calvary Episcopal those caring for someone with a Church, Parish Hall, 532 Center Street, Santa Cruz. ill, it can be a challenge for the

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Dated Events

Wednesday Sept. 14 thru Sunday Sept. 18 At the Santa Cruz County Fair Grounds, Watsonville

Saturday September 3

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8am to 6pm, Watsonville Municipal Airport.

and check out the blue-ribbon exhibits, animal displays, rides, entertainment and, of course, fair

the theme of the 2016 County

www.santacruzcountyfair.com for those who have a problem Noon, Elks Lodge at 150 Jewell St. Friday September 23 recovering from debting on his statewide group of retired Visit www.santacruzoa.org for men invites you to be our guest current times and locations of movie to be shown in a giant hangar thru Sun. September 25 other meetings, or call our Hotline For more information: 831-425at (831) 429-7906.

3272 Watsonville

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Arts and Entertainment

6:30 pm, La Selva Beach Clubhouse, 314 Estrella Ave., La Selva Beach, CA 95076

lasses every thursday night

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For more information call Sue Harris or Don Benson (831) 726-7053 or email at caller4u@ att.net

Third Sunday of Every Month

in a First Friday art tour, visit firstfridaysantacruz.com (Most galleries are open 12-9 pm for First Friday viewings.)

Libra (Sep. 23-Oct. 23) -

taining and easy-to-understand format, with up-to-date photos, Science Sunday does not meet

seymourcenter.ucsc.edu For more information, contact Sue 11a.m.-3p.m., Ag History Project Harris or Don Benson at (831) 726-7053 or e-mail at caller4u@ Center at the Santa Cruz County Last Sunday of the Month Fairgrounds att.net.

Skypark, Scotts Valley on the Farm for free family Last Thursdays each month

4:30pm-9:30pm, Star Bene Italian/Argentene Restarante,

Ongoing Events

new theme to highlight historical Visit myscottsvalley.com/event/ agriculture with games, activities, music-skypark-2 for more information. from farm animals like llamas, draft horses, sheep, goats,

Second Monday each month

Menu, (or their well known italian are sure to find something fun and entertaining for the whole

7 p.m., Volunteer Center of Santa Cruz, 1740 17th Ave., Santa Cruz tango dance to music from the 95062

Check our website and Facebook page for more details. FREE

Times Publishing Group, Inc. Virgo (Aug. 24-Sep. 22) the last thing you feel like you want to do when you get going this fast, but it’s really important to slow

event takes place year-round and illuminates some of the most Santa Cruz, 95060 eymour Marine Discovery talented local artists from local Center presents a public To find out where to participate lecture from a marine scientist

Second Saturdays Each Month in December. For more info visit

music and want to be involved,

holds regular meetings open

managed in conjunction with

Dated Events

Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22)

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Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) are right around the corner, there’s no excuse for not getting together, but long-distance planning

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 20) or not it even happened, or it could be so earth-shattering and profound that you can’t help but

Sunday August 21 2-4 p.m., Capitola Esplanade Park Stage

Aquarius (Jan 21-Feb. 18)

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Private instruction and classes by - arrangement. For more information, Second Sundays Each Month call Michael (831) 239-2247.

Fridays Tuesdays

6:30 to 8:30 pm, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

6:30 p.m. Santa Cruz Elks Lodge, Beach Boardwalk puts on two 150 Jewell St. free concerts on the Boardwalk

9:00am-4:00pm, Lincoln St.

Pisces (Feb. 19-Mar. 20) their work and live music is Presented by the Capitola Art & Cultural Commission

Wednesday Sept. 14 thru Saturday Sept. 17

a wide assortment of treasures Visit https://beachboardwalk.com/ including books and photographs, vintage jewelry, clothing, glass Concerts for full schedule.

Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium and ceramic collectibles, vintage it back and enjoy as a talented First Fridays each month group of seniors star in this annual original artwork, and a whole lot

Aries (March 21-April 20) anyway, but when you follow your heart, there’s no telling what you might say or who you might say -

Taurus (April 21-May 21)

www.soquelsports.com

Wednesdays 6-8 pm, Esplanade Park

For more info, please contact us at (831) 476-6940 or visit us on www.santacruzfollies.net Facebook.

the last days of the month, and while it would build character to stand there and face up to what’s

Gemini (May 22-June 21) boundaries in a close relationship could get crossed mid-month, leaving you to wonder ‘where

7:00 - 8:30 p.m., Harry’s Hofbrau, 390 Saratoga Ave, San Jose orty-seven years of performing in the Bay

Cancer (June 22-July 22) -

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Come see our band for Free in

Leo (July 23-Aug. 23) Contact Lee McLaughlin, Booking Agent, at 408-993BAND (2263) for information about booking the band for tax deductible). www.PeninsulaBanjoBand.org

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Business Guide

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have young children going to public schools, your biggest expenditures may be on pens, pencils same kids to go to college someday, you’ll eventually face considerably

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Community News Raising Funds to Educate Central American Children SANTA CRUZ — For the second year

can transfer what they learn to the next

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car that had been recalled for a safety across town and perform various unexpected feats of skill along the way for their chance to win incredible team adventures from local businesses and far will know the challenges they might encounter, but last year’s event had participants playing Ping-Pong,

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spirits live on in the work

that, in spite of our family’s tragedy, their

family who also enjoys these things and can keep him mentally stimulated in

“It’s a really fun event where people while doing some of the best activities that

into an adult-only home because of some reactivity he has to things such as bikes,

government funding, relying solely on public donations to run its many programs For more information, call the Santa Cruz SPCA at 465-5000, or visit www.santacruzspca.org. The SPCA is located at 2685 Chanticleer Avenue in Santa Cruz, CA 95065 and is open to the public Tuesday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The SPCA Mall Adoption Center and Gift Shop is located at the Capitola Mall near Target and is open on Friday from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Sat/Sun 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

In keeping with the free spirits of these remarkable sisters, this year’s scavenger race honors their sense of adventure in another way by encouraging teamwork, a

we hope to raise some serious funds for

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provides the training, infrastructure, mentoring and networking opportunities to local educators in order for them to build, sustain and scale innovative initiatives far

in Nicaragua to provide 27 teachers from 11 rural communities with a resource center that provides teachers with online real-time mentorship professional development, literacy development, mathematics, and general

“Our approach really starts with

capacity of the local educators and trainers that children look up to so that they in turn

For more information, and to register for the East-to-West Scavenger Race, visit crowdrise.com/2016East-to-WestScavengerRace. To learn more about RJF and their programs, visit raecheljackiefoundation.org.

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