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Bike Station Aptos Relocates to Capitola

“Life is like riding a bicycle,� quotes owner Joanne Thompson, “to stay upright you need to keep moving.�

After twelve years in business in Aptos, Bike Station has decided to move north in the county.

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Measure D Pro & Con

2016 Community Awards

Presented by the Aptos Chamber of Commerce The following individuals and organizations will be honored for their contributions to the community in 2016 at the Aptos Chamber Annual Dinner and Awards Night on Friday, November 4, 2016 at the Seascape Beach Resort.

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Measure D is a sales tax that will fund partially the county’s transportation needs for the next 30 years.

It would provide a funding base for other funding sources to match and build upon.

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Community News Bike Station Aptos Relocates to Capitola Big Creek Lumber School Garden Grants

Plant From a Cutting 10 11 Central Coast VA-DOD Health Clinic Dedicated 12 Measure D Pros & Cons 14 Pumpkin Patch and Apple Bash 15

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16 Aptos High Student-Written Play Festival by Quinn Youngs 17 McCaslin Shines at Monterey Jazz by Jon Chown 18 Seeks Community Input at Public Meetings 21 Facebook for Small Businesses 22 Telluride Mountain Film on Tour Santa Cruz 23 Workers Needed in for the November Election Letters to the Editor 9 Local Sports 16 Aptos High School Scoreboard In Memoriam 19 Joseph P. Citti

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Steven Allen

teve Allen is a third generation resident of Santa Cruz County who graduated from Aptos High School in 1992, Cabrillo College in 1994 and California Polytechnic University in San Luis Obispo in 1997. His career in Real Estate began with Grubb & Ellis Company in San Francisco. He was a top-producing agent at Coldwell Banker for 10 years before forming Steven Allen the Allen Property Group in 2008. In 2009 he was voted Realtor of the Year. He served as a board member for the California Association of Realtors from 2008 until 2015 and as the President of the Santa Cruz County Associmanages over 450 rental units including the Rio Sands Hotel in Aptos, the Venetian Hotel in Capitola, and three hotels in Morro Bay with the Allen Property Group named the Morro Bay Chamber of Commerce 2015 Business of the Year.

Steve’s activities include board member of Visit Santa Cruz County, Santa Cruz County Business Council, Dominican Hospital Foundation, and the Santa Cruz, Aptos and Pajaro Valley Chambers of Commerce.

The many accomplishments Steve has include a Community Enhancement Award in 2012 for his work in remodeling the Rio Sands and in 2014 for playing a pivotal role in implementing the Aptos railroad trestle home of the Rio del Mar Improvement Association for over a decade.

Steve lives in Seascape with his wife Amanda and three children, Sophie, Gavin and Derek.

paign that resulted in the construction of borhood Park.

Along with the Neighborhood Park campaign and at the direction of the SC Planning Commission, Kate and her SeaPlan Committee. Approved by the Coastal Commission in 2003, elements of the Sea2017.

Kate is a member of the American Planning Association and currently serves Santa Cruz County Parks. Kate lives in

Woman of the Year

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Kate Minott

and land use law activist in the Aptos

and third generation Aptos resident, Kate earned her B.A. in Psychology from UCSC. While completing her Masters in Urban and Regional Planning from San JosĂŠ State University, Kate Kate Minott traveled and studied historic urban and recreational park policy and design in China, Cuba, Europe and Canada.

Kate was appointed by SC County Supervisor Zach Friend to continue advocating for Santa Cruz County parks on the SC County Parks and Recreation Commission, a Commission on which Kate has served since 2000.

During the late 1990s, Kate organized a coalition of Aptos neighborhoods to form

Business of the Year

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Kiss Catering

cott & Sandy Dexel have owned and operated Kiss Catering since 2001. They give back to the community several times a year with the Big Brothers and Big Sisters Regatta fundraiser, job fairs at Capitola and Santa Cruz, the Leukemia woman, contributions to the Aptos History Museum and the “Worlds Shortest Parade�

Pancake Breakfast.

Kiss offers excellent catering; “We think our detail to service and making food delicious, like our homemade soups, sauces, grilled meats, appetizers, and our freshly baked desserts help set us apart from the competition,� say the Dexels. “Community Awards� page 7

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Community News

Bike Station Aptos Relocates to Capitola

One of America’s 100 Best Bike Shops Makes Its Move

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ife is like riding a bicycle,” quotes owner Joanne Thompson, “to stay upright you need to keep moving.”

After twelve years in business in Aptos, Bike Station has decided to move north in the county. “We want to give rience,” she adds, “so we are opening in the Brown Ranch Shopping Center near Trader Joe’s.”

Bike Station prides itself on quality product offerings, personalized attention, and top-notch mechanic services. In fact, the shop was just named one of America’s 100 Best independent bike shops in the country, an honor bestowed by the National Bicycle Dealers Association.

“The on-line application asks shop owners to explain what sets them apart from the competition, how they develop customer loyalty, and what they are doing to make their corner of the globe more bicycle friendly,” explains the NBDA. Bike Station is the only shop in Santa Cruz to achieve this distinction. The award required a detailed entry form, addressing not only the shop’s day-to-day service, but also its philosophy, community involvement, and cycling advocacy. This was weighted by the score of a “secret shopper” to see if the shop truly practiced what it preached.

“It’s a tremendous honor,” Thompson says, and gives credit to the helpful and

heroes. Among its usual inventory of road and mountain bikes, there will be an increased focus on “around town” bikes including the ever-expanding market of

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and they pride themselves on a good selection as well as a commitment to service and quality.

E-bikes are bicycles but with electric motors, so the maintenance and repair entails a whole other level of expertise.

“With gas prices not going any lower, e-bikes are a way for the environmentally conscious to reduce car travel and get exercise, especially with the ups and downs of Santa Cruz County roads,” Thompson points out.

Santa Cruz County has one of the highest rates in the country of commuting by bike at 9.5% of the population. In 2015, Santa Cruz was elevated from a Silver to Gold Level Bicycle Friendly Community by the League of American Cyclists.

Bike Station will initially occupy a space between Trader Joe’s and Bed Bath and Beyond, and plans to expand in the spring. Look for Bike Station in its new location beginning in October.

Bike Station: 3555 Clares St., FF. Capitola, CA 95010. 831-226-5050

Lifetime Achievement

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S. Martinelli’s & Company

. Martinelli & Company has been in business for 148 years in Watson-

gold medal in 1890, the company has product excellence at state, national and international expositions. Distribution of Martinelli’s gold medal products are sold in every state in the US and in several other countries in North and South America, the Caribbean, Asia, and the Middle East.

Organization of the Year

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Friends for Cystic Fibrosis

riends Cure CF found its beginnings in 1998 because Danny & Sydney Altano’s first daughter, Gianna, had Cystic Fibrosis. As they dealt with the realities of the disease, they realized that there was not enough money being directed to research on CF. Together with a group of close friends, they started a BBQ booth after the 4th of July parade in Aptos. The money raised by that BBQ, and many after, went to Cystic Fibrosis Research Inc. (CFRI), a primary agency working to find a cure for CF. Many with CF cannot afford the hospital visits, medications, and other costs, and so their lives are put in jeopardy. In 2012, Friends Cure CF partnered with The Living Breath Foundation that helps the local CF community with expenses that they otherwise could not afford.

Friends Cure CF helps others through their “Surfs Up” dinner and auction each year. Between 10 years of BBQ’s and 8 years of their “Surf’s Up” dinner, this group has raised almost half a million for children and young adults with this disease.

When Gianna passed away one day after her 23rd birthday while waiting for a double lung transplant, the Altano’s learned the need for funding memorial services and celebrations of life. The Friends Cure CF group also promotes awareness of the importance of organ donation as part of their program.

Sam Farr

ongressman Sam Farr has represented California’s Central Coast for 23 years in Congress. On November 12, 2015, he announced his retirement from Congress after the 2016 elections.

vices aimed at keeping all of us safe on our roads and highways.

Outstanding Achievement

Aptos Community Mural Committee

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he Aptos Mural Project was a com-

and supported by local businesses: the mural itself was painted by local artist Arturo Thomae. The committee, spearheaded by Marry Russell, Steve Allen, and John Hibble, was able to raise the necessary funds to beautify, preserve and showcase the history of Aptos through this original and enduring work of art.

public service in 1964 as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Colombia.

During his career in Sam Farr public service at the local, state, and federal level spanning over for California agriculture, a champion of the oceans, and authored legislation to establish Pinnacles National Park.

First elected to Congress in 1993, Sam Farr serves on the powerful House Appropriations Committee, is the Ranking Member of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development and Food and Drug Administration, and is the longest serving Democrat on the Subcommittee on Military Construction Subcommittee on the Legislative Branch.

Prior to serving in Congress, Sam Farr was in the California State Assembly for twelve years and spent six years as Monterey County Supervisor. He graduated from Willamette University in Salem, Oregon, attended the Monterey Institute of International Studies and the University of Santa Clara. Sam was raised in Carmel, California, is married to Shary Baldwin Farr. The Farrs have one daughter and two grandchildren.

Community Heroes

Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Department & California Highway Patrol

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has a proud history of aggressively attacking crime in a proactive, timely, and sensitive manner. Their mission is to ensure public safety in Santa Cruz County through open communication and collaboration with the community as well as continuous professional development of vative corrections solutions.

The California Highway Patrol of Santa Cruz Area strives to provide the highest level of safety, service and security to the community, protecting hundreds of thousands of residents, commuters, and tourists along the Northern Monterey Bay.

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Community News

Big Creek Lumber School Garden Grants School is back in session and Big Creek Lumber has announced the second year of their redwood garden bed grant program for schools in the communities in which Big Creek does business. Again this year, ten garden bed kits will be awarded and delivered to recipient schools.

Over the years Big Creek Lumber has donated hundreds of garden beds to schools and would like to continue the tradition. Vice President, Ellen Rinde stated, “Not only does gardening teach the kids about how to grow things and where their food comes from, it also encourages eating right and sets a foundation for healthy lifestyles.”

Applications are available on their website; big-creek.com under “community” or can be picked up at any of Moon Bay, Paso Robles, Santa Cruz and Watsonville. Last year ten schools were awarded garden grants including: Almond Acres Charter Academy, Alvin S. Hatch Elementary School, Aromas School, Boulder Creek Elementary, Bran-

ciforte Middle School, Farallone View Elementary School, Orchard School, Our

Lady of Mercy School, St. Paul Lutheran School, and Templeton Elementary School.

Completed applications must be returned to the yards in person by Monday, October 31. All eligible schools will be entered in a drawing and two schools will be selected in the vicinity of each yard at random. The kits will be delivered in the early spring to the schools so they can get their gardens planted for spring.

estry department, and a logging operation. Big Creek has a long history of practicing superior and sustainable forest stewardship — growing, selectively harvesting and milling California on Big Creek Lumber, its products and lumber yards, visit www.big-creek.com

Big Creek Lumber Company has been in business since 1946 and remains one of the few family-owned lumber companies in the state. The McCrary family has lived and worked on the Central Coast for seven generations. The company currently operates a sawmill, wholesale sales

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of 5 years, I enjoyed using the system, but there is room for improvement. I look forward to more and improved transportation options in the near future. Please join me in voting Yes on Measure D.

from work due to the access of Arana Gulch.

I look forward to future improvements in our transportation system. Measure D will give us better roads, speed up emergency response, improve safety for children walking and bicycling near schools, expand safe bike routes, maintain senior and disabled transit

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t takes me only 5 minutes more to ride my Electric bike to and from work than if I drove my car. When riding my E-bike I go through two stoplights. When driving my car

our commuting issues as well as give the community better access to our bus system. As a former bus rider

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Measure D because it actually has a real plan to address these issues.”

Thank You.

run a locally owned business and lose valuable time

small businesses like mine were not trapped in a continuously congested highway with no end in sight. The back roads and neighborhoods are not much better.

Besides, cutting through them just to avoid the highway is endangering children and cyclists. I plan to vote for

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

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Child Safety Program

Program has expanded to elementary schools in Aptos, Live Oak, Soquel, San Lorenzo Valley and South County.

Uniformed personnel volunteers will be teaching various topics related to Child Safety in the 2nd grade classrooms. Over

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

Home/Volunteer... and put “Child Safety Program” in the body of the application.

Commit to as little as 4 hours a day, 4 times per year.

Please contact CSO Kary Bisagno at 454-7689 or Kary.Bisagno@santacruzcounty.us for more information.

Kary Bisagno – Santa Cruz County

has an upcoming class scheduled: Museum Board to Celebrate 50 Years

Space in this class is limited. For more details, and to make a reservation, (831) 662-0511.

Dine at the world famous Shadowbrook Restaurant to support the

classes and presenting educational activities 4 times per year.

The next training will be Thursday

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 up, but they are open to anyone who feels they

10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Aptos branch of the Santa Cruz Public

Make your reservations directly with Shadowbrook Restaurant prior to the event date above. When making reservations, let them know you are dining for the Capitola Historical Museum. You may also wish to enjoy appetizers and cocktails in the Rockroom Lounge so let your server know you are there for the Capitola Historical Museum. However, promotional prices will not be applied.

Tuesday Night, November 1 his is an excellent opportunity for the Capitola Historical Museum to raise porters socialize, network, and enjoy a delightful evening at an award- winning

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Dine in the Lounge or in the main resShadowbrook Restaurant 1750 Wharf Road Capitola, www.shadowbrook-capitola.com Scout Master Wanted For an active Boy Scout Troop in Watsonville roop 505 has established donors and funding sources. The Troop Committee is looking for someone with Scouting experience and the time available to be the Troop Scout Master.

In 1994 under the leadership of Father Raul of the Roman Catholic Church of Assumption, Pete and Diane Young, Rosie Salcedio and others, Pajaro Troop 505 was formed and has since been active.

If interested please contact Paul_Seymoure@PVUSD.net or Harry Wiggins at (831) 566-5208

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Community Briefs Recital Hall, VAPA5100 (Intersection of Cabrillo College Drive/Soquel Drive) Tickets: $10 General, $8 Students, $7 Seniors/Students (SAC card holders) Children 15 and under Free For more information about this event or to find out about joining our orchestral, chamber or private lesson programs, call 479-6101.

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n Saturday, October 22, 2016 at 10 AM at the San Lorenzo Garden Center, 235 River Street, Santa Cruz, the Monterey Bay Chapter of the American Rhododendron Society will feature a cutting workshop on growing rhododendrons from cuttings.

In the program you will be able to create plants from cuttings that you can take home, which should be blooming in three

During the program, Mike McCullough will be showing how to create plants from cuttings and will provide cutting material mainly of Maddenii Series and Vireya Series rhododendrons that are superb for our area but are unfortunately not provided by nurseries like they should.

Many maddenii and vireya hybrids were created in California and are ideal for our climate.

Mike McCullough is a charter member dodendron Society, a longtime member of the Monterey Bay Chapter, and has been growing rhododendrons for over thirty years.

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all Concert featuring International and Contemporary Music; String Orchestra music performed by Local Youth.

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Community News

Make a Difference in Your Community!

Aptos Adopt-A-Family: 23 Years Of Providing For Families In Times Of Hardship

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wenty-three years ago, a local businessman in Aptos was diagnosed with inoperable cancer. As Scouts have adopted families. Churches, the cancer progressed, he was unable to parents, those who could only give one work or support his family as the holidays toy and those who could provide a sizable approached. Our community put on a spaghetti feed and the money collected went very generous community.

There are people from all walks of life to help his family. Patrice Edwards, of Times Publishing Group, Inc., and a friend who undergo changes in circumstances worked tirelessly to collect toys, food, that force them to depend on others to help clothes, rent money, and more to carry keep their families from becoming fractured and feeling that there his family through no hope. That’s the coming months.

“I will always be grateful iswhere Aptos AdoptThis was the birth because God sent angels A-Family comes in of Aptos-Adopt-aFamily. to my family this year. I and connects families families. Look Over the years thank you with all my with into your heart and there have been hunheart.” dreds of stories, and others, it makes you a thousands of gifts.

Gifts of wheelchairs, a handicap accessible better person and brings the true meaning van, lifts, food, clothes, toys bikes, rent, of the season into your life.

Aptos Adopt-A-Family focuses phone bills, physical therapy—gifts that helped a family to enjoy the holidays. One year Adopt-A-Family was able to donate lenges due to medical catastrophe within a $4,000 wheelchair lift to a local family. their family. Death or illness in a family

Aptos Adopt-A-Family “Neighbor Helping Neighbor” 2016 brings 23 years of the Aptos Adopt-A-Family Program helping local families to enjoy a holiday season they might have never had without the support and loving care of the local community. Hundreds of volunteers throughout the years have come forward and donated their time and money to help someone not as fortunate as them.

The Aptos Adopt-A-Family Program focuses on families who are experiencing medical issues and don’t have the financial support to help them through this emotional and challenging time.

PLEASE CALL 688-7549 FOR INFORMATION OR SEND YOUR DONATION TO: APTOS ADOPT-A-FAMILY C/O TIMES PUBLISHING GROUP, INC. 9601 SOQUEL DRIVE APTOS, CA 95003 10 / October 15th 2016 / Aptos Times

is devastating and can emotionally and

help out with needed medical equipment, home care, etc.

Sponsors provide their “adopted” family with gifts and sometimes decorations and a tree.

Though the adopted family identity is anonymous, some of them choose to meet their sponsor.

Some families even go holiday shopping

along with the gifts that the sponsor family has provided.

Please give us a call to find out how you can adopt a family this year or how you can help make this a Merry Christmas for one of our families by donating to the program. If you know of a family in need, don’t hesitate to call us to refer them. All referrals are confidential.

“You have allowed us to add a little extra blessing to our son’s Christmas this year.”

these families have stayed friends over the years. Adopt-A-Family helps out by

Call Aptos AdoptA-Family at 688-7549 x12 to refer someone.

To send a donation: Aptos Adopt-A-Family c/o Times Publishing Group — 9601 Soquel

Community News

Central Coast VA-DOD Health Clinic Dedicated Representative

Sam

Farr

Secretary Robert A. McDonald and Director of the Army will deliver the Major General William H. Gourley VA-DOD Outpatient Clinic to Central Coast Veterans, military retirees, active duty service members, and their families on Friday, October 14, 2016 at 10 a.m.

“It’s been a lot of hard work over two decades to break down silos at the Sam Farr VA, federal and state governments to accomplish the delivery of this health facility,” said Rep. Farr. “Thanks to General Gourley’s vision and dedication to serving those who served our nation, this new health clinic will provide comprehensive care for our service members and their families throughout their career and into retirement.”

Rep. Farr secured federal funding to build the joint clinic and led the collaboration between the VA, DOD, and local governments to complete this project. Additionally, he authored legislation that was signed into law

by President Obama in July 2014 to name the health center after General Gourley.

The Major General William H. Gourley VA-DOD

Outpatient Clinic is the second joint health care facility in

families began when the base closed in 1994. Because of

from concept to completion by the Department of Veterans

people.

Once fully operational in spring 2017, the clinic will deliver health care using the Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) model. PACT delivers accessible, coordinated, comprehensive and patient-centered care by providing each patient with a team of care providers focusing on wellness, prevention and health promotion.

General Gourley’s family is scheduled to attend and provide remarks during the dedication ceremony.

Defense (DOD).

General Gourley, who passed away in 2008, was instrumental in the facility’s development. His interest in designating a section of Fort Ord as a joint clinic for Veterans and the retired military community, as well as active duty service members and their

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Community News

Measure D Pros & Cons

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easure D is a sales tax that will fund partially the county’s transportation needs for the next 30 years. It would provide a funding base for other funding sources to match and build upon.

We asked the opinions on the measure from those who support and those who oppose passing Measure D.

ening.” Opponents would do nothing to improve congestion on the highway. Their way doesn’t help emergency responders, or hardworking commuters, or small businesses or those using public transit.

The opponents are wrong. I would know. I’m former chair of the Campaign for Sensible Transportation, the folks who oppose the measure. I’ve had concerns in

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1, which did not strike the right balance for our community. Measure D, however, hits the mark. The plan smartly invests in porting cycling, street repairs and much more. And Measure D is pro-environment.

Measure D is a practical investment in our future.

The measure is a halfcent sales tax, not a bond measure or property tax. The

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is that enough is enough.

The time has come to do something about it. Measure D does just that by funding “auxiliary lanes,” which connect onramps to the next Mid County travelers to get and the lanes will give South County commuters a chance to get home sooner.

Auxiliary lanes are already working between the Soquel Dr. and Morrissey Blvd. exits. Measure D adds these lanes in three sections, from State Park to Soquel Dr. Measure D does a lot more than

be a quarter-cent, since a statewide temporary quarter-cent sales tax is ending this year. Measure D also allows Santa Cruz County to join the majority of other counties in California that are eligible for matching funds from the state and federal governments.

The time has come. Let’s look forward, not backward, and get our county moving again. Vote yes on Measure D.

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Today’s highway haters continue to do their best to steer people away from allocating any money to improve congestion on Highway 1. They want us to believe Measure D is all about highway “wid-

No on Measure D — Campaign for Sensible Transportation emember Measure J? Twelve years ago Measure J asked voters to tax themselves an additional half-cent for 30 years to pay for highway widening, pothole repair, senior/disabled transportation, a Pajaro train station, and a coastal trail.

Sound familiar? Fifty-seven percent of voters rejected the tax, mostly because it was clear, even in 2004, that 1950’s-style

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congestion, and increased auto travel means more noise, pollution and greenhouse gases.

Here we are again. Measure D again

to modify commuters’ habits, through ride-matching, subsidized transit, bike

projects with highway expansion. Pro-D advocates claim that their $100 million plan to remove CO2-capturing greenery, install sound walls, and add four miles of auxiliary lanes to the highway is a viable congestion solution. Yet Caltrans has stated that a much larger project than Measure D’s would result in only a “very slight improvement” in congestion relief.

Testing ballot language, the SCCRTC’s voter poll found that respondents favored

telecommuting.

A pilot program in the San Francisco Bay Area removed over 4 million auto trips and eliminated over 85 million miles

1—but the statement, “adding auxiliary

sales taxes.

Can we do this in Santa Cruz County?

Yes. If County Supervisors were to pass a similar ordinance for employers with 20+ employees, it could provide commuter

local streets,” was important to only 49%, even though 86% of respondents were solo drivers for most trips. The results show that while highway congestion relief is desirable, highway expansion is not.

Providing commuters with real alternatives to solo driving to work. Employers

program was made permanent last week, and will now include the participation of over 10,000 employers in the Bay Area. Employers can receive payroll tax breaks, and employees receive discounts on the cost of transportation. Highway

employers with 10+ employees, it could county. This is how we’ll get moving.

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Pumpkin Patch and Apple Bash Play with your food at Farm Discovery’s annual Harvest Fest at Live Earth Farm on Saturday, October 29, from 2pm to dark. The Live Earth Farm Discovery Program hosts this family friendly farm event to promote healthy food choices for the body, the community and the environment. The Pumpkin Patch and Apple Bash will feature cider making, face painting, pumpkin decorating and games, and the best potluck in the county.

Farm Discovery invites the community to get to know their food and celebrate the harvest at the annual Harvest Festival. This event is the culmination of the fall tour season, welcoming students back to the farm with their families. Open to the public, Farm Discovery celebrates the harvest with loads of family friendly fun including tractor rides, face painting, a potluck, live music, apple cider making, and lots of local treats by Penny Ice Creamery, New

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together. About 400 people of all ages will get the chance to appreciate and celebrate the food on our plates at the 2016 Farm Discovery Harvest Festival.

Through Farm Discovery programs and events kids are building a strong foundation for healthy lives, which lead to healthier communities and a healthier world. regeneration of our food, farming, social and natural systems. We empower youth and families, through enhanced awareness and skill building, to take action, to build and sustain healthy systems. Our home, Live Earth Farm, is a 150-acre patchwork of working farm, riparian corridor, oak and redwood forest in the Pajaro Valley of Santa Cruz County, California. Farm Bohemia Brewing Co, Farmhouse Culture and True Story.

“At camp I loved picking and eating berries, making pickles, popsicles and zucchini bread, feeding goats, touching a cow, walking up the big hills and playing with other kids. I had never seen these animals, planted anything or baked bread before coming.” These words are from a nine-year-old Watsonville resident and

through food, farming and nature. (www.liveearthfarm.net/harvest-festival)

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Dominican Opens a New OB/GYN

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Dignity Health Medical Group — Dominican has opened 1505 Soquel Drive, Suite 7, and welcomes two new physicians: Freshta Kakar, DO (OB/ GYN) and Sienna Titen, MD (OB/GYN).

“We are excited to expand our Obstetrics and Gynecology service line to a new location, and to welcome Dr. Kakar and Dr. Titen to Dignity Health,” said Ernest Wallerstein, executive director of Dignity Health Medical Group — Dominican.

“Our clinics and providers understand the unique needs of our community, and we’re pleased to be able to serve even more Santa Cruz County women.”

The medical group’s two new physicians, who both started Aug. 1, expand

Margann Mentor, CNM, and Judith Dowd, CNM, at the Obstetrics and Gynecology Santa Cruz.

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located at 1505 Soquel Drive, Suite 5A, where Nilda Moreno-Ruiz, MD, and Meredith Hammig, CNM, are located.

Dignity Health Medical Group — Dominican operates 18 clinics in Santa Cruz County, with specialties including pediatrics, oncology & hematology, plastic & reconstructive surgery, gastroenterology, OB/GYN, urology, physical medicine and rehabilitation, and urgent care.

access to the hospital for both physicians and patients.

Sienna Titen, MD, also joined Dignity

Medical Foundation and the wide range of services it provides, please visit www.dhmf.org.

Freshta Kakar their group to 72 caregivers (12 of whom are on the OB/GYN team).

Freshta Kakar, DO, joined Dignity Health Medical Group — Dominican on Aug. 1. She joins Anne-Marie Jackson, MD, Leora Fromm, CNM, and Courtney Adjacent

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his fall Aptos High School is presenting a play festival instead of the classic one play. This festival will

on Fairytales and Folklore from around the world. On October 20, 22, at 7 p.m., and being performed: “The Little Merman” by Liam Kuhn, and “Eyes Like a Demon” by Kiegan Lee. “The Little Merman” is a twist on the classic fairytale “The Little Mermaid” that focuses on love, heartbreak, and being true to yourself. “Eyes Like a Demon” is an adaptation of a Polynesian folk tale about the origin of the coconut, featuring a cast of dynamic characters, and following their journey as they struggle to work together to save their village from famine.

On October 21, 27, and 29, the last three shows are playing, “The Tale of Two Emperors” By Ethan Abelar and Will Bortin, “The Fountain of Fair Fortune” by Bella McCord, and “The Snow Queen” by Quinn Youngs.

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to work together for the greater good.

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seniors, $10 for general admission, with a discount if you attend both nights.

This will be six unforgettable nights of love, conflict, magic, and heartbreak, all from different cultures from around the world.

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McCaslin Shines at Monterey Jazz

Festival Features Host of Legendary Musicians and New Phenoms

By Jon Chown Aptos High School graduate Donny McCaslin played an intense one-hour set at the Monterey Jazz Festival on Sunday, his wild sound crashing into an audience that was not entirely ready for it.

saxophone would sometimes shriek and other times roar and bellow. When he was silent, there was generally either a cascade of drums and cymbals with Mark Guiliana frantically working his kit, or an electric

vibe emanating from Jason Linder’s keyboard that sounded as if it were from some other planet. Often, all three were jamming at maximum warp speed while bassist Tim Lefebvre kept them on track.

For the majority of the audience that had expected what was coming, it was a thrilling ride. But for some of those that had wound up in the wrong place or just hadn’t heard or even read about McCaslin’s music, the journey was too much.

“I don’t know why anybody would be leaving,” said Diana Davis after having to leave her seat to let somebody get by. “This is amazing.”

Davis, a big fan of David Bowie, had come from Tennessee to see the festival McCaslin and his band recorded Bowie’s McCaslin noted that some of the material he was playing was inspired by his time with Bowie.

At the end of his hour-long performance in Dizzy’s Den, McCaslin, 50, gave a shout out to Santa Cruz and his friends and family in the audience. McCaslin noted how he had sort of grown up at the Monterey Jazz Festival, playing the event three times as a teen while a member of the New Generation Jazz Orchestra. He was able to play with Bill Moody and even Dizzy Gillespie and it gave him a great deal “I’m grateful for the festival for its

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“This is such an amazing festival,” said Arnold Lee of Riverside, Calif. “I try to come every year and I’m never disappointed.”

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International Students Inc. (ISI) Ministry Banquet Sunday, October 23, 4 - 7 p.m. at Mt. Hermon Banquet Hall

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ruce McPherson will be the featured guest speaker at the ISI Ministry Banquet. He is currently the 5th District Supervisor in Santa Cruz County and is formerly the Secretary of State for California, State Senator and State Representative as well as the former editor and owner of the Santa Cruz Sentinel newspaper.

He will be speaking on “Global Impact of UCSC International Leaders: lessons learned from My Journey in Leadership” Dan Aldrich, III will be giving the introduction. He is the former Assistant Chancellor at UCSC and Vice Chancellor of UC Riverside, and now serves as the Senior Advancement

The Santa Cruz Public Library System (SCPL) announced a series of meetings to be held at each branch library to obtain community input on an updated strategic plan.

“In current public library research and practice, we have found that the the community, not in the library,” stated Janis O’Driscoll, Manager of System Services.

Library Director Susan Nemitz will facilitate the community meetings as

of President of the University of California system.

Schedule Social hour and display tables with UCSC International students Bruce McPherson & Scholars Dinner Program: Music: singer YuJiu Fan, pianist Susan Bass Testimonies, Speeches The Santa Cruz ISI is part of a nationwide International Students, Inc. program. ISI religious friendship and hospitality to all

roundtable conversations with community members to determine shared priorities, passions, and values with an eye toward O’Driscoll continues, “That’s why we really hope the entire community around each branch will attend the meetings, whether they use the library or not.”

The process of garnering input for the library’s Strategic Plan will take a “Community First” approach. The Strategic Plan will be a roadmap for library decisionmaking about what services, programs,

college/university international students, scholars and families.

The local Santa Cruz American volunteers are from more than 30 Christian churches.

You can be matched with one volunteer for a monthly Friendship Partner visit, weekly English Conversation Partners, or join the weekly English Conversation group at UCSC. Internationals can join any of the ISI Friendship Activities — parties, hikes, weekend trips.

and activities to focus on over the next 3 years.

Library Director Susan Nemitz says, “In June 2016, the voters gave their support to the improvement of each of SCPL’s ten physical branches. We are very grateful for that support- and we owe it to the voters to create spaces that support services and programs that are relevant to our communities’ values, needs, and goals. We need a plan.”

Community Meeting Schedule: Branciforte Library, 230 Gault St. SC Park Library, 705 Woodrow Ave. SC La Selva Beach Library, 316 Estrella Ave. LSB Boulder Creek Library, 13390 West Park Ave. BC Aptos Library, 7695 Soquel Dr. Aptos Capitola Library, 2005 Wharf Rd. CAP Sat. Nov 5 10 am Downtown Library, 224 Church St. SC Sun. Nov 6 2 pm Live Oak Library, 2380 Portola Ave. SC Felton Library, 6299 Gushee, FEL Scotts Valley Library, 251 Kings Village Rd. SV In addition these Branch Meetings, viduals, groups, and organizations for

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Those interested to learn about Christianity can visit Church with a volunteer or join an ISI small Bible discussion group.

Since this summer, 50 new UCSC Masters, Ph.D. students, postdoc researchers & Professors have been welcomed. At the banquet you will meet many UCSC international students undergrads, Masters & PhD students, and postdoc scholars and professors, and learn why they are so globally strategic.

input. This information, combined with benchmarking studies against other California Libraries, demographic and other data analytics, will be analyzed in preparation for the 2017-2020 Strategic Plan, which is to be completed in January.

The ten neighborhood library branch locations are Aptos, Boulder Creek, Branciforte, Capitola, Downtown Santa Cruz, Live Oak and Scotts Valley. Learn more about SCPL at SantaCruzPL.org or via Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Twitter and YouTube.

In Memoriam

Joseph P. Citti

October 26, 1933 ~ September 10, 2016

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oe passed away peacefully at Dominican Hospital surrounded by his loving family, while wanting them to know he was holding his deceased dachshund, Mickey, in his arms and that he could see his mother waiting for him. Born in San Jose, California on October 26, 1933, Joe cherished his family and was a kind, fun loving gentle man with a quick, witty sense of humor.

After graduation from San Jose High School, Joe served his country in the US Army, and upon returning to his native San Jose, began his career as a butcher. His hard work and determination allowed him to become the owner of his own wholesale meat company, Sun Valley Meat. His career in the wholesale meat industry spanned over 36 years.

Throughout his life Joe enjoyed beloved Sierras and many happy and memorable summer vacations were enjoyed in the company of

his extended family on these adventures.

Joe was an avid golfer, and mentioned more than once that if he were younger, Joe was excellent at barbecuing and he and wife Barbara’s home was always full of friends and family who could count on a delicious meal and a warm welcome.

In retirement, Joe and Barbara enjoyed traveling in their motorhome and traveled across the upper and middle 48 states and Canada many times, often in the company of beloved friends. Joe’s love of family and friends were of paramount importance in his life and he will be remembered as a loving Husband, and an engaging and devoted Father, Papa, Uncle and Friend.

Joe was the beloved husband of Barbara who he shared 59 wonderful years. Joe is survived by his daughter Cheri, her husband Bill Lewis, their children Will, his wife, Hope, Kate, Lauren, her husband Keenan Jackson, his son Joe, his longtime girlfriend, Tammy

McCauley, his children, Joey, his wife, Sarah, Ryan, Dino, Tilly, his daughter, Cathie, her husband, Frank Giuliani and their children, Ashley and Dominic.

Joe also cherished his four greatgrandchildren, Hartley and Landrey Citti and Keenan and Melina Jackson.

His niece, Maureen Clark and nephew, Ron Mercier and his wife, Beth were dear to his heart. The family wishes to extend their heartfelt thanks to his caretakers, Tammy McCauley and Alejandra Agguire for their tender loving care.

His mother and father, Madeline and Giuseppe Citti, and his sisters Anita Marsili and Aleese Mercier preceded Joe in death.

At his request, a private family gathering will be held for Joe and a private committal will take place at a later date at the California Central Coast Veterans Cemetery in Seaside on the grounds of Fort Ord where he was stationed while in training. If you wish to leave a kind thought or share your condolences with his

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n anticipation of the upcoming 2016 Small Business Saturday, the Santa Cruz County Office for Economic Development and the Small Business Development Center at Cabrillo College are inviting local small business owners to participate in a series of Facebook classes to help grow their businesses.

Founded in 2010 and held this year on Nov. 26, Small Business Saturday is a growing national event dedicated to supporting small businesses, the backbone of our economy.

Small Business Saturday helps small business owners to participate in the event by promoting their businesses and encouraging people to shop locally.

throughout the County with social m e d i a experts.

Come and learn the simple steps to setting up a Facebook page for your Cabrillo College Watsonville Campus, Room 150, 318 Union St., Watsonville.

Spanish translation provided City of Santa Cruz Police Department Community Room, 155 Center St., Santa Cruz Scotts Valley Skypark Classroom, 361 Kings Village Rd., Scotts Valley.

This session will be hands-on with one-on-one help from nationally recognized social media expert Dianthe Skurko-Harris, so please bring your laptops and/or Facebook login information.

and Small Business Development Center series of upcoming “Your Facebook Page for Small Business Saturday” seminars

“Breast Cancer” from page 15 to get a mammogram every 2 years. You may also choose to get them more often. cancer, especially if a close family member of yours had breast or ovarian cancer.

Your doctor can help you decide when and how often to get mammograms.

services/extension/sbdc.html.

Class fee is $10.00.

donation can contact the California Breast Cancer Research Program at the following link: https://rgpodonate.ucop. edu/?program=cbcrp Follow the Santa Cruz County Sheriff ’s Office on Facebook and Twitter for further details and current information.

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inspiration and education about important issues to audiences around the world. The tour will soon visit Santa Cruz at the Rio Theatre on November 12 with docu-

mission of exploring cultures, preserving environments and promoting adventure.

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essential environmental, cultural and is dedicated to educating, inspiring and motivating audiences about environments, cultures, issues and adventures. Working

held each Memorial Day weekend in Telluride, Colorado.

The festival has attracted leading raphers, conservationists, mountaineers, scientists, journalists and explorers from around the world to engage in the festival’s tag line of “celebrating indomitable spirit.”

Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased at Tomboy or online at brownpapertickets.com. Tickets will also be available the day of the event at Rio Theatre.

Tickets are $18 plus ticketing fees. Moun-

member. We currently reach over 18,000 students each year.

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Community News Girl Scouts of California’s Central Coast (GSCCC) today announced Jody Skenderian as the council’s interim CEO. Skenderian most recently served as GSCCC’s Chief Develhas been responsible for the council’s fund development, product sales and marketing and communications decades of experience Jody Skenderian building and leading business development and community relations teams for Fortune 1000 companies, Skenderian brings a wealth of experience into the new position. She succeeds Gina Jaeger, who served as CEO since 2013.

“Jody brings a strong background

Current CEO Gina Jaeger will continue to work with Girl Scouts as the North Atlantic Regional Director of USA Girl Scouts based in Italy. Jaeger’s departure date is scheduled for December 2, 2016. She will assist Skenderian in her transition to interim CEO in the upcoming weeks.

“I am honored to assume the role of interim CEO at Girl Scouts of California’s Central Coast,” says Skenderian. “I look forward to continuing to implement the strategic plan for the council, and helping to advance and strengthen our

organization over the six counties our council serves.”

As a Girl Scout Alumna and a mother of a Cadette, Skenderian has also held adjunct teaching positions both online and on-campus for local colleges and universities including Santa Barbara City College and Ventura College.

Skenderian holds an M.A. in Political Science from San Francisco State University and a B.A. from California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo, California. She is also a member of the American Association of University Women.

Girl Scouts of California’s Central Coast serves over 10,700 girls across six

counties and is committed to making the Girl Scout Leadership Experience available to girls in ways that impact their lives both in the moment and into the future. Girls participate in troops, individual projects, council events, day camps and more. A variety of leadership, outdoor skills, and Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math (STEAM) based programs and events provide girls with opportunities to learn and explore in fun and informative ways.

location. Poll workers are provided breaks throughout the day.

Poll workers are paid $75 for clerks and $100 for inspectors, plus an additional $20 for attending the training class and $30 for the EVS training, if they complete their service at the polls There are 145 voting precincts for the November election that are located

stations, local businesses, and other public buildings.

Poll worker duties include attending the appropriate training classes held in advance of the election, setting up the polling place on Election Day, opening the polls, assisting voters, closing the polls, certifying the work completed, and delivering election materials to the election return center.

For more information or to apply, call Lynn Stipes at the Santa Cruz County Clerk/

of community relations, business develexperience to the role and I look forward to her collaboration on the Board,” said Tammie Helmuth, Board Chair of Girl Scouts of California’s Central Coast. “We are excited to embark on our council’s next

To join or volunteer in Santa Cruz, San Benito, Monterey, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara or Ventura County, visit: www. girlscoutsccc.org.

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are still available for civic-minded people who want to work in the polls in Watsonville, San Lorenzo Valley, and the Summit area on Election Day, Tuesday,

10 people with transportation to serve as stand-by clerks who can be dispatched anywhere in the county on Election Day. To serve in the polls, a person must be a registered voter, a legal resident, or must be a high school student, age 16 or over, a U.S. citizen or legal resident, with at least a 2.5 grade point average.

“This is an historic election, and serving in the polls gives you a front row seat,” County Clerk Gail Pellerin said.

There are three positions available.

The Inspector is the person in charge of the polling place who must have transportation and ability to pick up and return election equipment. The Electronic Voting Specialist (EVS) is the person who manages the voting equipment on Election Day. And, at least 3 Clerks are needed at each polling place to process and assist voters.

The department especially needs people who speak Spanish, Chinese, or Tagalog.

Polling places open at 7 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. Poll workers must report to duty an hour prior to opening the polls and must stay two or more hours after the polls close to prepare the equipment and election materials for return to the central counting

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Interview with Cara Black

By Jessica Johnson

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est-selling author Cara Black writes one of my favorite mystery series featuring the stylish FrenchAmerican heroine Aimée Leduc. Black’s first book, Murder in the Marais, came out in 1999 and she has published one book every year since 2003.

Each book is arrondissement of Paris, and with the publication of her 16th book Cara Black this past June — and Paris only having 20 arrondissements — San Francisco-based Black may be getting close to the end of her highly engaging series.

Although I have read her books religiously for the past 16 years I only met her at a book signing last summer, just weeks after my own trip to Paris. Then I heard her speak again at the Santa Cruz writer ’s haven known as the Wellstone Center in the Redwoods.

She was so friendly, open, and warm that I felt brave enough to ask her to speak with me for this month’s The Creative Life column. Graciously, she agreed and I learned a lot about her journey from pre-school teacher to fulltime author.

How long have you lived in in Bay Area? was born in Chicago, and we moved here when I was 5.

Are there other creatives in your family? y uncle was an artist, although he didn’t do a lot with it. He went to France after World War II on the GI bill and he actually, well this is what he said, studied with [the French artist] George Braque.

I guess Braque took students, and my uncle studied with him until they had a falling out — whatever that means. [laughs] He told me about knowing Somerset Maugham and going to a party at [Maugham’s] villa in south of France.

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never wrote as a child, I just read. I read all the time. My dad was a huge reader, we went to the library, and he would read to us on Sundays. It was a big part of our life.

How do ideas come to you? Do they

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’m always reading or researching or thinking of the next book — consciously or subconsciously.

What is your writing routine? get up in the morning and I start writing. I’ll bring my laptop and work at the kitchen table or the counter. When my son was young I would be waiting in the carpool lane and would write on a yellow pad.

Do you have mentors? ames N. Frey. I took his writing class through UC Berkeley Extension and then eventually one of his critique groups.

I had to wait six months until there was an opening.

I always take him out to lunch and tell him “this is what I am thinking for my next book” and he’ll say, “oh no, that will never work” or “think about the villain, what does the villain want?” In fact, I took him out to

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What are you working on now? am finishing up some edits for my editor, the next book comes out next June.

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You know, I go on book tour, I go to Paris and research.

call yourself an “author”? don’t think I called myself a writer until my 10th book.

What is the best advice you have been given about being a writer? on’t wait for the muse, or you will wait forever. Sit down in the chair and get on it.

What is the most surprising thing about being a successful author? ell, I don’t know how successful I am but … You know people have come to me and said they were going

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Cara Black (right) stands with me as I pick up a copy of her new book. through tough times in their lives and they tell me, “I read your book and it got me through.” I think really, a murder mystery did that?

But I guess it takes them away and that helps them get through things. That is amazing to me.

It means a lot when people say that … I’m honored.

What is the most common thing you get asked by readers? ow often do I go to France and if I have lived in Paris. People don’t believe I can write about Paris if I haven’t lived there.

What never fails to inspire you? ooking at people’s interactions.

Because we write about people, their big issues or big scenes, but sometimes it will just be a little thing, the human interaction, that informs us.

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SC Symphony Opening Concert ‘Vox Populi’

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irector Maestro Daniel Stewart opened the Symphony’s 59th Season at the Mello Center for the Performing Arts on Sunday, October 1 to a SOLD OUT, enthusiastic audience.

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by Leonard Bernstein (1918-1990); Egmont Overture (1787) by Dmitri Shostakovich Ludwig van Beethoven (1777-1827); Celestial Dance (1995) by Henry Mallicone and the Symphony No. 5 (1937) by Dmitri Shostakovich (1906-1975).

The prominent Soviet cellist and conductor Mstislav Leonard Bernstein Rostropovich, “Slava” as Rostropovich was called by his friends, (In Russian, “slava” translates into “glory” and is used as a nickname for those who name has “slava” as part of their name: Miroslav, Dragoslav, Miroslave, Ludwig Van Beethoven etc.) asked his close friend Leonard Bernstein to help initiate his inaugural concert as Music Director of the National Symphony Orchestra and

to compose a rousing work for the opening festivities. The World Premiere took place on October 11, 1977 at the Kennedy Center with Rostropovich on the podium.

“Unusual” instruments were employed including the electric guitar and sopranino saxophone. Maestro Stewart captured Bernstein’s erudite personality and allowed his high energy to shine through the many creative, fun to experience musical moments of delightful vaudeville character, and syncopated rhythms to glow in this performance.

Beethoven’s Egmont is set in the dark and somber key of F Minor, a key that Beethoven did not often use. A series

threatened. To be a creative talent living in the Soviet Union in one of history’s most repressive regimes created a dilemma of enormous proportions. Thus, Shostakovich called his Symphony No. 5 “A response to my critics.”

The opening’s somber struggle between cellos and double basses that passes to the brass exposed the political demons and brass entry that followed and the violin line that played over the cellos slowly repeated

second movement opened in the lower melodic relief with a movement presented a gradual acceleration of forces fermenting since the onset.

The performance was brilliant as Maestro Daniel Stewart Stewart congratulated practically each and every member of the orchestra against a thunderous standing ovation in appreciation of this monumental performance.

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in which the oboe, clarinet and bassoon performed with great skill. Orchestral balance and counterpoint between the high and low strings was impressive. Following the soft woodwind choral Stewart built the orchestral sound to a staggering climax with the trumpets and timpani and a moment of glory for the piccolo.

The performance of Henry Mollicone’s Celestial Dance is a celebration of his 70th birthday. Celestial Dance was JoAnn Falletta, a former Santa Cruz Symphony conductor. The orchestral attacks, especially in the impressive melodic string writing were clean and crisp while The slowly accelerating intensity in the last moments of the work was perfectly realized and in a musical sense, sang of the ongoing miracle of creation and change.

The audience responded with a standing ovation.

Dimitri Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 5 was composed during the Stalinist purges of 1937. Shostakovich’s life was family members disappeared and he was

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The Book Bag

By Robert Francis

Monsoon Summer

By Julia Gregson Touchstone/Simon & Schuster. $25.99 ulia Gregson’s historical novels set in exotic settings have garnered readers who seek more than just a captivating story.

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Summer” is about relationships tested by the tensions that often accompany the cultural and personal prejudices experienced when one leaves his or her comfort zone.

In this instance the reader will meet Kit Smallwood who travels to a maternity home in South India with Anto Thekkeden, medical training at Oxford.

The fact that the couple’s families are not thrilled with the marriage and the plans Kit has to run a maternity hospital will create some serious tensions that will test the marriage, but they forge ahead with their plans for a new life in India.

A powerful tale of the comforts and frustrations of family, the nature of home and the challenges relocating to a new culture create for a person make this a fascinating read. Inspired by true accounts of European midwives who actually worked in India and set in the late 1940s when a newly independent Indian society was coping Muslim Hindu riots and a deeprooted suspicion of the English lingered, this was also a period when life in the country was a dangerous proposition for both a native or foreigner.

Downfall

A Brady Novel of Suspense

By J.A. Jance William Morrow. $26.99 regnant with her third child and engaged in her reelection campaign, Cochise County

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If her personal life isn’t hectic enough there’s also the tragic death of her mother to deal with.

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as the county’s top law enforcer, but with that her latest case is going to stretch her almost to the breaking point.

Two women have been found dead in her jurisdiction and although it initially appears to be murder- suicides, the facts The women, a local minister’s wife and a microbiologist, apparently have no connection but there has to be something to link the two victims. Joanna will need to rely on other local law enforcement personnel and the Feds to help solve this strange and troubling case which is one of the more puzzling she has encountered in a while.

Those who have followed this long running series know that Joanna’s development as a character and her personal life are as important as the investigations she oversees. This latest installment will satisfy the reader on both counts. The likable changes in her life as she’s called upon to oversee a very challenging and troublesome case.

Soulmates

By Jessica Grose William Morrow. $25.99 hen her husband, Ethan, met a woman in yoga class and then ran off with her, Dana divorced the philanderer and moved on with her life. It is two years later and the successful lawyer has “moved on” and is free of the emotional turmoil the break up caused her.

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of her life is behind her, Dana opens a newspaper one day only to discover that Ethan , her ex- husband, and his “yoga strumpet” were found dead in a cave in New Mexico.

Although the press speculates this is a murder-suicide and Ethan was the perpetrator, Dana isn’t so sure that’s the case.

Although she is advised to let things be by her family, the young woman’s keen legal mind refuses to let her ignore this situation. Ethan was many things but she doesn’t believe he could ever murder someone.

Heading for the southwest and the yoga resort where the crime took place, Dana launches an informal investigation marriage and his childhood. What she discovers is surprising and a bit troubling.

Also at the center of this foray into yoga culture is John “Yoni” Brooks, a man whose hold over the enthusiasts at the center is deeper, dark and more sinister Satirizing new-age spirituality and modern mysticism, Jessica Grose’s new thriller lampoons some cherished beliefs about the feel-good culture so many people subscribe to. You’ll get a few chuckles as you read this wickedly captivating novel of marriage, murder and meditation.

As Good As Gone

By Larry Watson Algonquin. $26.95 Walking away from his children after his wife’s death and a successful real estate business in Gladstone, Montana, Calvin Sidney moved into an isolated area where he lived a solitary life and found work as a cowboy.

Now it’s decades later (the 1960s) and his adult son has asked Calvin for assistance in keeping an eye on the old man’s to Missoula for a medical procedure.

For a reason he can’t even fathom, the aged cowboy agrees to help, so he heads back to the town where he once lived and is still known by the older residents. Ann, the seventeen year old, and eleven-yearold Bill can pretty much watch after themselves, but Calvin will still become involved in some of their problems with bullying friends and an unwanted boyfriend.

All of this is just part of what unfolds as Calvin discovers that the “code of the cowboy”, at least as he perceives and lives it, may not be valued anymore or exist in this western outpost.

An interesting novel about a relic from the past who confronts a world where he of more of a curiosity than a respected icon, Calvin and the other characters in manner or another.

But it is these shortcomings that lends the story its authenticity and makes it such an interesting read.

So Say the Fallen

By Stuart Neville Soho. $26.95 etective Chief Inspector Serena Flannigan returns to action in this sequel to “Those We Left Behind.” In this case the Belfast tigates the death of the owner of a car dealership who appears to have taken his own life after being terribly injured in a car accident.

Upon close inspection of the evidence, Serena isn’t totally convinced that this is an open and closed case of suicide. Although her superiors suggest she close the case and move on to more pressing matters, the curious detective focuses on the dead man’s widow and what eventually emerges is a picture of a woman who has been hiding some damning and deadly secrets.

Stuart Neville has been recognized as one of the top creators of “Belfast noir” and thrillers like “So Say the Fallen” will only cement his reputation as one of Ireland’s brightest and best young crime writers.

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Getting Appointed to State Commissions

By Zach Friend, County Supervisor 2nd District

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recently invited Governor Brown’s top Appointments Secretary, Mona Pasquil Rogers, to host a workshop in Aptos on how to get appointed by the governor to state boards and commissions. A few months ago I spoke with the Secretary about what I believe to be a lack of representation on these state bodies by Santa Cruz County residents.

She graciously agreed to host a workshop to encourage more applications from our area and I wanted to provide some follow-up information in case you were unable to attend.

What are examples of state boards and commissions? he governor’s website, www.gov.ca.gov/ home.php provides a comprehensive list of the boards and commissions available for application. Without question, there is a wide variety - from governmental operations (such as the Public Employees’ Retirement System Board) to education (University of California Regents and the Commission on Teaching Credentialing) to health and human services issues (Mental Health Oversight and Accountability Commission and the Tobacco

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Education and Research Oversight Commission) to public safety (Commission on This is just the tip of the iceberg.

There are commissions that deal with consumer services and housing issues, county fair boards, labor and workforce needs, food and agricultural issues and more. While not all of these commissions have vacancies at this time, spending some time to explore the options might help give you a sense of where you can contribute.

How does someone apply? nce you’ve found a commission (or set of commissions) you believe you’d be a good match for you can apply online.

From the governor’s website, www.gov. ca.gov/home.php you would click on the red tab “Appointments” along the top of the website - then click on “Boards & Commissions Appointees.” From that point you will be able to see if there is a vacancy in the commission you’re interested in and also complete the application form.

The governor ’s office also suggests that interested applicants call to speak with the Secretary (or one of the deputy appointments secretaries) to share your interests and get their feedback on where you might be a good fit. They noted that sometimes that conversation helps guide people toward something they may not have thought would be their initial interest but where it turns out their specific skill set was needed the most. The

Appointments Office can be reached at (916) 445-4541.

Serving on state (and local) boards and commissions are a great way to help inform back to your community. I’m hopeful that some of our very talented local residents will consider applying for an appointment so that our county’s voice can be better represented.

As always, I’d love to hear your thoughts.

Feel free to call me at 454-2200.

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Community Calendar Aptos Chamber of Commerce Tuesday October 18 October Mixer

bible study and worship every Sunday.

Call (831) 688-5842 for more info

Announcements

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

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9:05 a.m.-10:15 a.m., Sutter Maternity & Surgery Center, 2900 Chanticleer Ave., Santa Cruz vereaters Anonymous is a Free, Friendly 12-Step group for those who have a problem with food.

Visit www.santacruzoa.org for current times and locations of other meetings, or call our Hotline at (831) 429-7906.

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5:00- 6:30 p.m., Aegis of Aptos What is enabling? What 125 Heather Terrace, Aptos is this insanity? Am I the only oin us for the October Mixer one who feels this way? hosted by Aegis of Aptos and Join Nar-Anon, world wide enjoy a variety of Halloween fellowship of relatives and treats & beverages. Bring plenty friends of addicts who have of business cards and promobeen affected by someone else’s tional material to network with addiction. As of October 1, other chamber and community 2016, three meetings are now members. offered in Santa Cruz (Fridays Cost: $5 members/ $10 nonand Sundays) and Aptos members (Wednesdays).

For meeting locations, Thursday October 20 please call our helpline at 831-291-5099 or contact Lunch & Learn saveyoursanity@aol.com.

Visit our Northern California website for meeting listings in our oin Tamy from Tamy’s Party area and region: www.naranonConnection and the Aptos Chamber for an interactive lunch california.org/norcal/meetings provided by Seascape Foods and learn how to make your own centerpiece perfect for holidays, birthdays or anniversaries.

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provided, bring your own vase. Cost: $35 members/ $40 non-members

Monday October 24 12 – 1 p.m., Community Foundation of SC, 7807 Soquel

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Employee Safety for Workplace Violence training.

Space is limited. To RSVP please contact Sgt. Dimick at patrick. dimick@santacruzcounty.us and include the names of those that will be attending, the associated business name and your contact information.

Saturday October 29

Weekdays

CASA Orientations to Become Advocates for Children

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ASA empowers volunteers to directly influence lifechanging decisions affecting children in foster care. Court 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 neglected.

More info www.casaof santacruz.org or call (831) 761-2956 XT.102

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

stories, learn tools for coping and receive support from people who care.

Contact Hospice of Santa Cruz County Grief Support Program. (831) 430-3078

Overeaters Anonymous 7:00pm-8:00pm, Soquel Congregational Church,

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Any questions call (831) 429-7906 Second Mondays

Invisible/Alienated Grandparents Support Group

4:-5:30p.m. ed by Dr. Pat Hanson author of Invisible Grandparents: Leave a Legacy resented by local Historian Mondays of Love Whether You Can Be Bob Wall, The True Story There or Not this will be a of Three Serial Killers in Santa Caregiver Support Group 12-1 p.m., PAMF, 2850 Com- safe structured environment Cruz County. With first hand accounts by Harold Cartwright, mercial Crossing, Santa Cruz for sharing stories if you so atz Cancer Center, PAMF choose, and learning healthy lead investigator for the Public and Hospice of Santa Cruz ways to deal with separation Defender’s office, former Police from anyone. Co-sponsored Chief Terry Medina, detective County invite you to attend a Caregiver Support Group for

by Alienated Grandparents with the Sheriff’s office, those caring for someone with a Anonymous www.AGA-FL. and local Historian Kevin serious illness. org a national organization Newhouse.

When a loved one is seriously that provide information and ill, it can be a challenge for the support to grandparents who 688-1467. Cost: $15 donation entire family. In this ongoing feel alienated or estranged to support group, we will share their grandchildren.

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Questions: pat@invisiblegrand Wednesdays parent.com (831) 601-9195 Insight Meditation 12pm-1:15pm, Pacific CulTuesdays tural Center 1307 Seabright Business Debtors Anonymous Ave. loom of the Present Insight 5:15-6:30pm, Calvary Episcopal Meditation teacher Carla Church, Parish Hall, 532 Center Brennan leads a drop-in Street, Santa Cruz. group every Wednesday it is recovering from debting on open to both experienced and beginning meditators one’s business.

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ilent auction at 5:30 pm; be seated for dinner at 6:15. Menu Choices are Steak w/mushrooms, lemon oregano Chicken, and Pasta primavera. $75.00 per person. For more info Fridays call John Gibson at 707-751-1462 Drop-in Grief Support 12-1 pm, Hospice of Santa Cruz You must register for the event.

Valley ospice of Santa Cruz County is offering a drop-in grief support group for adults grieving the death of a family member or a friend. This group is a place where you can share stories, learn tools for coping, and receive support from people who care.

For more information, please call (831) 430-3000.

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ome join a dynamic, supportive group of people o you have a problem with at all levels of experience from First & Third Fridays food? Come Join us for a beginners to more advanced.

Friday Shakespeare Club of friendly free 12-step support We’re here to help you discover group with the solution group Santa Cruz with the solution. Teens and adults your voice and share it effec10 am - noon (beginning October welcome. Includes compulsive 21st) , Peace United Church, 909 overeating, anorexia and bulimia. Follow us on Facebook: High Street Facebook.com/AptosNoonToasthis is the oldest women’s 831-429-7906 if you have any masters or more info: (831) club in Santa Cruz. The questions 236-1171 club meets to study the life, works and times of William Tuesdays & Thursdays Second Wednesdays Shakespeare. Members share Orientations to Become Santa Cruz Sons in Retirement group readings and insights, Advocates for Children Monthly Meeting discuss history, and universal 6 pm, 65 Nielson Street #121 Noon, Elks Lodge at 150 Jewell themes found in his plays and Watsonville CA 95076 St. writings.

ASA volunteer Advocates his statewide group of For more information please call receive 35 hours of specialized 831-684-2832 retired men invites you to training. Court appointed special be our guest at our monthly advocates are everyday people that, with just a few hours a week luncheon. You’ll meet kindred Sundays can have a lifetime of impact for spirits, have a fine lunch and First Baptist Church Bible Study a child who has been abused or learn something new from a top 9:45 a.m: Bible Study neglected. notch guest speaker.

11 a.m.: Worship If you would like to participate Call Greg Horne at (831) 7565 Sunset Way, Aptos in the next Advocate training irst Baptist Church of Aptos contact cita@casaofsantacruz.org friend! welcomes you to join their or (831) 761-2956

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anta Cruz Freedom Forum wants you to “Keep Elections Honest” by hearing the candidates There will be a Q&A with the candidates, followed by a discussion with Freedom Forum members about the future of elections and keeping them transparent and honest, including volunteering for exit polling and it’s importance.

Admission Free (donations welcome) www.SantaCruz FreedomForum.org

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Menu will be meat lasagna, garlic bread and Caesar salad. Come just us “just for the fun of it” For more info call Jim at (831)708-4133

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ring the whole family to Downtown Santa Cruz for the annual Downtown Trick-or-Treat. cars and our merchants will be

Arts and Entertainment

250 popular tunes. Come see our Second Saturdays Each Month band for Free in Sunnyvale Every 2nd Saturday on the Farm Wednesday. No cover.

11a.m.-3p.m., Ag History Contact Lee McLaughlin, Volunteers Needed for the Project Center at the Santa Booking Agent, at 408-993Cruz County Fairgrounds Monterey Symphony oin us every 2nd Saturday he Monterey Symphony is about booking the band for on the Farm for free family seeking volunteers. If you love activities. Each month we select music and want to be involved, tax deductible). www.PeninsulaBanjoBand.org a new theme to highlight hisplease call (831) 646-8511 or visit torical agriculture with games, www.montereysymphony.org for Thursdays activities, and demonstrations more information. that relate. We often have guest Lucky Steppers Modern appearances from farm animals Square Dance like llamas, draft horses, sheep, 6:30 pm, La Selva Beach Clubhouse, 314 Estrella Ave., La goats, chickens, rabbits, and Selva Beach, CA 95076 Second Monday each month something fun and entertaining Friendship put to music; family for the whole family. friendly. Class takes place every 7 p.m., Volunteer Center of Santa Check our website and Thursday Night at our new home Cruz, 1740 17th Ave., Santa Cruz Facebook page for more details.

95062 titchers-by-the-Sea, the local Playa Blvd., turn right on Estrella) chapter of the EmbroiFor more information, contact Sue Second Sundays Each Month derers’ Guild of America, Downtown Santa Cruz holds regular meetings open 7053 or e-mail at caller4u@att.net. to the public each month. No Antique Street Fair admission fees.

9:00am-4:00pm, Lincoln St. Friendship Put to Music!

(Between Pacific and Cedar) 6:30 p.m., New Hall, La Selva Beach Tuesdays he “Original” Downtown Club House, 3124 Estrella Ave. BINGO lasses every Thursday night.

6:30 p.m. Santa Cruz Elks Lodge, Vendors offer an eclectic blend For more information call 150 Jewell St. of antiques and unique items. osted by Soquel Sports 726-7053 or email at caller4u@ Foundation. Buy-In $15. att.net through a wide assortment of Full snack bar available. First treasures including books and Tuesday of each month is special First Fridays each month photographs, vintage jewelry, $25 buy in (up to five packs). clothing, glass and ceramic he First Friday Art Tour collectibles, vintage hawaiian www.soquelsports.com is a Santa Cruz Institute kitsch, turquoise, original of Contemporary Arts event, artwork, and a whole lot of Wednesdays managed in conjunction with the participating art venues. The For more info, please contact us 6-8 pm, Esplanade Park event takes place year-round and illuminates some of the most at (831) 476-6940 or visit us on talented local artists from local Facebook. concert schedule. galleries.

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Your October Horoscope Times Publishing Group, Inc. Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22)

October begins intense. You feel things deeply, which could cause you to overreact. Always remember that the more you let someone get to you, the less control you have over the situation. You have an uncanny sense of intuition mid-month, so learn to trust it. Don’t be afraid to say exactly what’s on your mind. Your future actions aren’t dependent on everyone else’s reactions for a change. A window of opportunity opens up at the end of the month, but are you brave enough to go for it? You have more than enough talent and experience to be a complete success, Scorpio. What are you waiting for?

Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21)

You’re the person with the plan as the month begins. You might not be an expert in all things, but you have a solid idea about how to approach most situations. Slight confusion sets in mid-month, and people might refer to you as ‘scatterbrained’ more than once. Be sure to leave your keys where you can easily locate them, and make as many lists as you need in order to remember things to buy at the store, tasks to accomplish at home, or assignments due at work. You could get a oncein-a-lifetime chance to do something incredible late in October, but there really is no pressure to perform. This opportunity might not come again, but regrets are few and far between.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 20)

You’re really trying to get ahead, but frustration sets in when you can’t accomplish your goals to start the month. Luckily you have inner strength and willpower working in your favor. Delays are inevitable in the middle of October, and it’s more than a little irritating when you’re late through no fault behavior. So give yourself plenty of leeway in case there are ridiculous unforeseen obstacles to jump over. Sometimes it’s best to just scrap a project and start over from scratch. Of course you’d rather do it on your own, but asking for help later in the month really isn’t the same as admitting defeat.

Aquarius (Jan 21-Feb. 18)

How many people can say they’ve had the chance to see the world from a whole new perspective? You get this opportunity at the beginning of October, so don’t waste a minute of it. Mid-month brings super-productive days, but be careful not to overlook any important details. There’s a lot more value in quality versus quantity. You don’t get any extra life points is involved. If something seems too good to be true it probably is, and once you sign on the dotted line there’s most likely very little recourse.

Pisces (Feb. 19-Mar. 20)

Do you feel like you’re swimming with the sharks to start the month? You may be the most inexperienced one in the group you’re hanging out with, but you have something they don’t have: a killer sense of intuition. You have a stunning way with words mid-month, so try your hand at poetry, song, or even novel writing. Take advantage of your creativity while it’s at its peak. You may be dealing with something tough at the end of October — something no one else can imagine — but you have the emotional strength to get through it. Go to your happy place as you wait for the storm to subside.

Aries (March 21-April 20)

Your competitive side is out in full force to start the month, which spells trouble for your oppoand if no one is being aggressive toward you it might be time to put away your weapons.

Unexpected events later in the month trigger emotions that you haven’t felt recently, and while piness and sadness both have strong abilities to heal you.

Taurus (April 21-May 21)

You’re very into the economics of the situation early in October. You want the bottom line on how much it’s going to cost before you even start to set up an event or plan a shopping trip. Using coupons/rebates and sales are all good ways to make sure you get the most bang for your buck.

Indulging in life’s little luxuries is your favorite pastime mid-month, and you demand the best of You’re extremely moved by something as the month comes to a close, so much so that you want to DO something. If you don’t already volunteer, this might be the time to start.

Gemini (May 22-June 21)

The duality in your life makes it hard to make decisions as the month begins. Your end goal is to be fair, but it’s really hard to make sure that everyone gets exactly what they want. There are some deep emotional issues that you’re trying hard to keep repressed mid-month, but there’s really no use trying to act like they aren’t there. Plus, once you deal with something unpleasant instead of avoiding it, you’ll feel invincible. A burst of energy late in October helps you accomplish something

Cancer (June 22-July 22) be hard to know where to turn. Who can you trust? The people you’ve known the longest should but covering up a problem won’t make it go away. Instead of sweeping the dirt under the rug yet again, it might be time for some serious cleaning. Something you’ve always wanted comes into view late in the month, but you’ll have to work hard to get it. If it’s worth it, you’ll reach for it.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 23)

You work well as part of a team to start October, but can your ego get past the fact that you’ll have to give other people credit, too? Once you complete your incredible performance, there’s enough applause to go around. You love to learn new tricks or jokes mid-month, because anything that puts you in the spotlight is cool with you. Don’t try any new material out on anyone else until you perfect it, though -- you don’t want to embarrass yourself. Being surrounded by the rich and

Virgo (Aug. 24-Sep. 22)

There’s a lot of suspicion surrounding a certain situation to start the month, and it might be up to but you’ve got more than enough concrete and irrefutable evidence to prove your innocence. You do a lot of soul-searching mid-month and can come to some very meaningful conclusions when you focus on the task at hand. Find a quiet place where you can be alone with your thoughts without the usual distractions. A small accomplishment of yours near the end of October might not mean much to the world, but to you it’s everything. Your modesty is admirable but unnecessary.

Libra (Sep. 23-Oct. 23)

Your biggest challenge as the month begins comes in the form of greed. What will you get out of keeping things to/for yourself? Opening your heart to someone truly deserving and appreciative with mid-October, make sure you look over the details with a very discerning eye. If you don’t feel comfortable, have a professional or close friend look it over before putting your name on the dotted line. Something you were looking forward late in the month might not happen, and it’s hard to hide your disappointment. When things don’t go your way, you’ll be judged by how you handle it.

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In our April 2016 column, we highlighted the formation of the MGA and this month we are increasing awareness on the current activities, long-range goals of the MGA, and how you can stay informed and engaged.

Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA): Governor Brown signed landmark legislation in 2014 that established statewide management of groundwater. Per this new law, local agencies must create a local groundwater sustainability agency by 2017 and prepare a management plan by 2020-2022 to achieve groundwater basin sustainability by 2040-2042.

MGA: The MGA is an 11-member board comprised of two District, City of Santa Cruz, County of Santa Cruz, and Soquel Creek Water District plus three private well owner representatives. The MGA oversees the groundwater management of the Santa Cruz MidCounty groundwater basin and is responsible for bringing the overdrafted basin into sustainability by 2040. The board meetings are open to the public and held every other month on the third Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. The next meeting is November 17. Please check www. midcountygroundwater.org for meeting location. : This summer, the MGA accomplished two milestones: 1) Adjustments to

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the groundwater basin boundaries were approved by the Department of Water Resources and 2) the MGA was recognized by the state as the ‘exclusive’ groundwater sustainability agency for our local basin.

Check out the Website: A dedicated website focusing on our local mid-county groundwater issues has been created with an easy-toremember website address: www. midcountygroundwater.org. This site is informative and includes maps, a comprehensive frequently asked queslinks to the state’s SGMA mandate, and a calendar of events. You can visit the web to access Board agendas, packets, and minutes too. : The MGA is distributing a monthly email to share up-to-date information on local activities and meetings as well as statewide issues pertaining to groundwater. We’d like our email distribution list to grow and encourage municipal water customers, small mutual customers, and private well owners to subscribe. To sign up, visit www.midcountygroundwater.org/ news/monthly-e-blast Hours: Come and chat with local representatives from the MGA in an informal setting to meet and discuss any questions you may have or to

learn more. This is a great way for private well owners to come and talk with their private well representatives on the MGA. The next meeting is Thursday, October 20 from 10am-noon at the Community Foundation (7807 Soquel Drive, Aptos, CA 95003).

What’s Next: As part of the mandate, a Groundwater Sustainability Plan (GSP) is required to be drafted and approved by the state by 2020. If a plan is not completed and accepted by this deadline, the State could step in and take over groundwater management activities in our basin. Over the next couple of years the MGA will work with stakeholders and interested parties from the Santa Cruz Mid-County area to create a plan that will address the basin’s primary problems of being in critical overdraft with seawater intrusion occurring at our coastline and aim to achieve sustainability by 2040.

As always, if you have any questions about this month’s topic, suggestions on how increase awareness on the MGA

Melanie Schumacher at melanies@soquel creekwater.org or 831-475-8501x153 and visit www.soquelcreekwater.org for more information.

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For more information about Marlow, call the Santa Cruz SPCA at 465-5000, or visit www.spcasc.org. The SCSPCA main shelter is located at 2685 Chanticleer Avenue in Santa Cruz. We also have the SCSPCA Mall Adoption Center and Gift Shop located in the Capitola Mall near Target open Wed-Fri from 11am-5pm and Sat-Sun 11am-4pm.

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