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Cover Story “Beauty and the Beastâ€? from page 1 “From the very beginning it’s as if the audience sees the most beautiful book cover, thanks to Scenic Designer Skip Epperson, and when that book is opened a complete story with drama, humor, the audience to a new place and time.â€? “I want adventure in the great wide somewhere‌â€? sings the beauty, Belle.

While the town’s people describe Belle as holds true to herself and her desires and aspirations. The world-renowned musical score really speaks to Emily Marsilia, the actress/singer portraying Belle. “It’s truly remarkable to play someone that had an

story that shows the power of love and the importance of valuing good character.

Playing Belle’s father, Maurice, Richard Dwyer describes him as “A man who has two things he loves in this world, his daughter and his inventing.� All else is secondary, which is why he appears to be absentminded and a little disheveled. But

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Like the character he portrays, Richard loves tinkering, “Lately with wood, but also with computers and most recently with clocks.� (Cogsworth beware!) He also has a daughter around Belle’s age who he describes as strong willed, stubborn, smart as a whip, and the apple of his eye. “The fondness I portray on stage towards Belle is something I am familiar with, and the fear for her safety and wellbeing are drawn from real life experiences.� He credits the talented Emily Marsilia, with making his job easy. “Ironically what I what helped me become him. Being a dad is serious business, and I’ve had to work to make Maurice a little more lighthearted than my instincts want me to be.�

With its large cast, many unusual costumes, wigs and makeup, an enormous, unique set with moving parts, not to mention challenge. The technical aspects alone are quite phenomenal. Knowing that this would be “a mammoth undertaking� Ms. Scott asked her longtime assistant, Zen Llado, to be her co-choreographer, which has proved to be a successful collaboration. She states that the most joyful aspect of directing and choreographing for Cabrillo Stage is working with people who love what they do; who adore every aspect of musical theatre.

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Maria has been designing costumes for Cabrillo Stage for nearly 30 years. With the director’s input, she begins her “grand artistic concept� as if she had a million dollar budget. It then becomes a process budget. “It’s important to make the actor feel comfortable and appropriately dressed for the character they are playing. We sweat over every costume piece – hats, shoes, jewelry – even buttons. We really care about the look of the show.�

This production is large in scope with many unusual costumes. From candlesticks to wolves, ball gowns, napkins and dinner plates, this show has it all. Some costumes are made in the Cabrillo costume shop; some are purchased and some are rented from other theaters. Maria admits it’s a lot of work, which is why, “You have to love it.�

Janie Scott and her remarkable cast and crew believe the audience will come away with everything that a theatrical experience can give them; savoring the unexpected moments of humor, magic and excitement and perhaps humming an award winning tune as they leave the theater.

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SqCWD Open House Join us for the District Open House on July 20

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or over 45 years, our District Headquarters has been in the heart of Soquel and we are proud to be hosting an “Open House� on July 20 for our community to learn more about us.

Limited appointments available meability challenge, aquifer cornhole game and pledge to save water!

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into the Community Water plan, and get a tour of the new Education Trailer Social Station – Free snacks and

We’ve been working hard on creating a new educational trailer this spring and will unveil it with a “Ribbon Cutting� at our Open House. Snacks and refreshments

available to chat and answer questions Water Reliability Station – Learn about the importance of infrastructure, tour inside the Rosedale well building, learn how the well works and how water is cleaned Water Quality Station – Learn how we monitor the quality of water, what we test for and see the 2016 water quality report There will be limited parking available at District Headquarters. Please park on adjacent streets. Open House, Thursday, quarters, 5180 Soquel Drive, Soquel, CA

Welcome Station – Check in, get a map and name tag Community Water Plan Station – See our groundwater model in action, learn about the groundwater basin, seawater intrusion, supplemental water supply options being evaluated, and make an edible aquifer (ice cream Conservation Station – Learn about

rain catchment system at headquarters from the Resource Conservation District Customer Service Station – Ask questions about your bill, sign up for e-bill, or automatic payment Kids Activity Station (sponsored by the Coastal Watershed Council and City of Capitola) – Kids play the per-

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Ow Family Continues Scholarship Tradition Scholarships to Attend Cabrillo College

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Ow, Jr. and his family have been providing American Dream Scholarships of $500 to local ethnic minority high school seniors for 28 years. The Ow family awarded 106 high school seniors American Dream scholarships in a June ceremony parents came from China and believed in the power of education. Dozens of our family members have come to Cabrillo College and we are grateful for the opportunities it has provided to us. Our family believes that the American Dream is that you can come from humble beginnings and succeed, and when you do succeed, you give back to help others.”

Since 1989, the Ow Family has awarded over $560,000 to graduating high school students coming to Cabrillo. It is just one of the many ways the Ow Family has supported students and mission of Cabrillo College over the years.

Several scholarship recipients spoke at the ceremony and expressed their gratitude for the support from the Ow Family including, Edgar Mora, who graduated from Pajaro Valley High School this June. Edgar is a hardworking and dedicated student, who has successfully immigrated from Michoacan, Mexico, and has overcome the language barrier to shared, “This scholarship will help me pay Ow, Jr. and the Ow family for making the American Dream Scholarship possible.”

Edgar is eager to attend Cabrillo, he says,

Edgar Mora

“I want to continue to be outstanding in my next step, college.”

Cabrillo College Foundation has been leading the way among California Combarriers by providing over $800,000 in scholarships to students each year and helping students achieve the dream of attending college thanks to generous donors like the Ow family.

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Famous Santa Cruz Astronomer has Died The following press release was issued by UC Santa Cruz SANTA CRUZ — Jerry Nelson, a pioneering astronomer known for his innovative designs for advanced telescopes, died June 10.

A professor emeritus of astronomy and astrophysics at UC Santa Cruz, Nelson was project scientist for the Thirty Meter Telescope (TMT) and had served as project scientist for the W. M. Keck Observatory in Hawaii from 1985 through 2012.

Nelson conceived the revolutionary segJerry Nelson mented mirror design of the Keck Observatory’s twin 10-meter telescopes, and he developed new techniques to fabricate and control the mirror segments. Each telescope has an array of 36 hexagonal segments, precisely aligned to has since been used for other large groundbased telescopes, and the next-generation James Webb Space Telescope also has a segmented primary mirror design.

Nelson also played an important role in the development of adaptive optics technology, which sharpens the images from ground-based telescopes by coratmosphere.

As founding director of the Center for Adaptive Optics, a National Science Foundation Science and Technology Center based at UC Santa Cruz, Nelson helped pioneer the use of adaptive optics in astronomy.

Claire Max, director of UC Observatories and the Bachman Professor of Astronomy and Astrophysics at UCSC, said national astronomy community. “Jerry’s astrophysics are legendary, and we will all come. He was a wonderful colleague and mentor to many of us,” she said.

Much of Nelson’s early research was in the area of high-energy physics and astrophysics. He analyzed the results of particle accelerator experiments and studied highenergy astrophysical phenomena such as pulsars using innovative astronomical instruments of his own design.

Nelson presented the concepts that led to segmented-mirror telescopes in a series of papers and technical reports starting in

The largest telescopes at that time had been fashioned by polishing a single glass ‘blank’ to the requisite precision of a small fraction of the wavelength of visible light.

In order to maintain that surface, the polished mirrors had to be very thick and were therefore heavy, which was a problem for larger mirrors. Nelson’s idea was to create a single, high-precision optical surface by supporting individual hexagonal mirrors in Making this concept a reality required a series of innovative ideas for fabrication, measurement, and control of the mirror segments.

Nearly twice the diameter and four times the light-gathering capacity of the previous largest ground-based telescopes, the twin Keck Telescopes had an enormous

A drawing of the Thirty Meter Telescope impact on astronomy and astrophysics research.

“The segmented-mirror design will be seen as one of the major turning points in telescope technology and one that opened the path to much larger telescopes on the ground and in space in the coming decades,” said Michael Bolte, a professor of astronomy and astrophysics at UC Santa Cruz. Bolte, who serves on the TMT Board of Directors, said the TMT’s 30-meter primary mirror design is essentially a scaled up version of the Keck primary mirrors.

him over the years. The gathering will now serve as a memorial celebration of his life, Bolte said.”

Born near Los Angeles, Nelson earned an undergraduate degree from the California Institute of Technology, worked for more than a decade at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and earned a Ph.D. in physics at UC Berkeley where he taught before moving to Santa Cruz.

No cause of death was given. Nelson is survived by his wife, sister, two children in 1992.

tions but remained deeply engaged in TMT design work. “He was a wonderful colleague. His endless curiosity always pushed the scientists around him to think more deeply, and his persistence and continued excellence after his stroke were inspirational to everyone,” Bolte said.

A symposium to honor Nelson was already planned for July 13 and 14 in Santa Cruz, featuring talks by many of the eminent astronomers who worked with

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eam Coco, a group of runners and walkers who train and fundraise to support the Live Like Coco Foundation, announced yesterday that they are donating $26,000 to Live Like Coco and children and families in the Santa Cruz County area.

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fundraise, race, and cheer each other on.

I am grateful to be part of a team that is so committed to building a stronger community, together.”

Team Coco’s participants voted on how to distribute the money they raised for the Live Like Coco’s partner organizations. This season’s

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Team Coco, which included nearly 40 participants who trained for 5K and 10Ks as well as half marathons and full marathons. Since January, these athletes have also fundraised by hosting a fun run, spaghetti dinner, yard sale – and even a families were encouraged to come together to read in public.

“I can’t believe how hard this group of people worked,” said Kate Pavao, executive director of the Live Like Coco Foundation. “They showed up to train,

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raised money to support a number of worthy causes. After she was killed at age 12 in a car accident, her parents started Live Like Coco to keep her spirit alive in the community she loved.

Now, the Live Like Coco Foundation provides thousands of Santa Cruz kids with free books as well as funding scholarships to extra-curricular activities. We also support projects that keep kids healthy, as well as organizations protecting our

LEO’s Haven at Chanticleer Park’s Oodle Swing

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hildren of all abilities will have oodles of fun at LEO’s Haven at Chanticleer Park thanks to the literal sweat equity of the members of Curves Aptos. circuit completed in the month of May, the gym’s members incorporated cardio vascular exercise and strength training with fundraising to donate the $6,600 needed for the playground’s Oodle Swing. The product allows multiple children to swing together, stimulating social interaction and vestibular health. It will be located in the playground’s high-activity zone, designed for 5 to 12 year olds.

A partnership of the Santa Cruz Playground Project, the County of Santa Cruz, Shane’s Inspiration and the Chanticleer Park Neighbors, LEO’s Haven at playground in the county.

It is the inspiration of Tricia and Bob Potts, who wanted a space where their

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county’s amazing natural spaces so kids can play and explore together.

All kids should be able to grow up healthy and with the opportunity to pursue their dreams. This is something Coco believed. And now, the Live Like Coco Foundation is dedicated to the pursuit of the same goal.

twins Lauren and Evelyn Potts Oliver Potts, 6, who uses a wheelchair. Together they are the namesake for LEO’s Haven.

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Fairgrounds Foundation Announces New Board Member WATSONVILLE — The Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds Foundation announced Ron Haedicke as the newest member of the Foundation Board of Directors.

No stranger to the Fairgrounds Foundation (formerly the Heritage Foundation), he served two terms on the Board. For the past 13 years, he served as the chairman of the Heritage Holiday Craft for the Fairgrounds Foundation Crab Feed.

Ron is best known for being the owner and operator “video guy” of Freedom Media Services a video production, marin the community. Ron’s many projects for community organizations include the upcoming lettuce exhibit at the Agricultural History Project and the Pajaro Valley Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture’s weekly video updates.

His list of accomplishments include former manager of the Santa Cruz County Fair and of the Yuba Sutter Fair as well; city council member and mayor of Marysville, CA. Ron brings an extensive experience in community outreach, special events, PR and communication and education to the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds Foundation board.

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he Campaign for Sensible Transportation hosts Steve Raney of Joint Venture Silicon Valley for a free talk.

Steve is Executive Director for Joint Venture of Silicon Valley’s Smart Mobility project. Smart Mobility is working to integrate employer programs with mobility software to provide a seamless, door-todoor combination of transportation modes —including public and private transit, Steve Raney bikeshare, rideshare, carshare, vanpool, taxi, employer lease, pay-by-phone parking, — to outcompete private auto ownership.

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Butler joined Bay Federal at Virtualization Administrator following six years of working in system engineering across a number of industries. Most recently, he worked with OmniVision Technologies, Shamrock Foods Company, Trizetto, and MemorialCare Health geant in the United States Marine Corps Reserve.

Butler, who is a native of Arkansas, lives in Felton and is currently working toward a bachelor degree in creative writing from South New Hampshire University.

their website at mgmb.org for further information and the online application form.

Hate Crime Reports by County The state’s latest hate crimes data show that California’s urban areas generated the most hate-crime reports, with Los Angeles, San Diego and San Francisco among the leaders. Hate crime reports and prosecutions are rare in many rural counties.

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Cruz Counties are now accepting applications for their 2018 Training Program for dener volunteers serve as a link between UC researchers and home gardeners,

in more than 50 California counties educate home gardeners through classes, workshops, diagnostic hotlines, blogs, demo gardens and more.

Marty Butler: Bay Federal Credit Union Service Desk & Virtualization Manager CAPITOLA — Bay Federal Credit Union has promoted Marty Butler to Manager of its newly formed Service Desk & Virtualization Department.

In his role leading the Service Desk, Butler will manage the Credit Union’s technical support

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implementing process and policy improvements. In the area of Virtualization, he will work with senior leadership to implement will have the best computing experience possible.

Sunday Art & Music At The Beach Esplanade Park, Capitola Village Presented by the Capitola Art & Cultural Commission njoy a Sunday afternoon in Capitola at the Art & Music at the Beach event taking place six Sundays throughout the summer at Esplanade Park overlooking the Monterey Bay. Local artists display their work and live music is featured on the Esplanade Stage.

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Capitola Mall Third Friday Art Walk

By Elaine Kennedy rt of Santa Cruz and the Capitola Mall are sponsoring the Third Friday Art Walk. May 19 was the

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with others scheduled for June 16, July

organization working to increase the arts and support artists in Santa Cruz County.

Art of Santa Cruz assembles groups of artists who work together as a guild, to run a large self-sustaining store in the mall that looks more like a museum than a sales

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artists will be on display.

11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Drop by and see the wonderful items for yourself. Art of Santa Cruz is located next to Target, inside the mall.

We are so fortunate to have a local’s venue to show our work.

work on display. Reasonable prices for art, lovely one-of-a-kind gifts for you or your special occasion. All Handmade items and no mass-produced work. assistance, facilitating participating artists and merchandising art on a daily basis.

Reaching out to the community is a part of the Art of Santa Cruz. Recently they held an Open House with 15 of the artist in attendance to talk to customers and demonstrate their work.

A call to artists to participate is currently open. Some of the area that are represented and we hope to bring in new

photography, ceramics, leather goods, crocheted items and much more.

Each Month we will feature a local charity to support with proceeds from our vendor fee. Our May Featured Charity was the Women’s Shelter on Walnut Avenue.

and watercolors; mosaics, woodwork, jewelry, stitched items. Wall hangings,

Additional funds were raised at Curves’ open house, where drawings were made for items donated by Aptos and Soquel businesses.

The Santa Cruz Playground Project, founded by the Potts family, is in the midst of a drive to raise an estimated $2 million in private funds needed to build the

playground. “Our goal is to wrap up fundraising by June 2018, and with the amazing support of our community, we are on track to do just that.”

Janna Malizia, owner of Curves Aptos said the project holds a special place in

for orthopedically impaired children.

Her students were bright children with

moderate to severe limitations that often kept them at home when they were not in school. Malizia strived to get them outdoors and exposed to the “real world.” But an outing to a playground was a massive undertaking involving one-on-one adult supervision and the necessity to literally carry the children to the playground. The children’s reactions to the thrilling slides

Universally designed playgrounds like LEO’s Haven make it possible for those same children and their parents to access the playground equipment on their own, increasing interaction, familiarity and empathy with children of all abilities.

For more information or to support LEO’s Haven please visit www.santacruzplay groundproject.org.

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Camps Help Foster Children’s Self-Reliance

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incredible journeys of children who come to recognize their own power in steering their own destinies.

Camp is a stepping-stone to selfreliance! It is one community in which children can learn to navigate on their own without well-intentioned parental course-plotting to avert choppy waters.

Opportunities for decision-making and problem solving at camp, which foster a culture of success, allow children to discover their strengths and their abilities to itive outcomes for themselves. Kids learn quickly to rely upon themselves and the adults they trust at camp instead of their parents, who could be one hundred miles away or more!

How can parents and camps cooperate to help children gain just the right degree of independence?

Many camps have a designated contact person. Ask questions that give you an idea of the partnering and communication philosophy of the camp and learn who the primary contact person is—build rapport early. Know, too, that they have your child’s best interests at heart and the skill

What is the camp director’s background? merican Camp Association (ACA) minimum standards recommend directors possess a bachelor’s degree, have completed in-service training within the past three years, and have at least sixteen weeks of camp administrative experience before assuming the responsibilities of director.

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to guide your child towards an appropriate success.

Keep in mind that kids often triumph over their adjustment to a new environment before their parents can accept the next

him that you believe he or she cannot cope Admittedly, it is a leap of faith to let

greatest gift you can bestow. The key is to build the nest in a tree that gives you a sense of security, so do your homework every child and a feeling of comfort for every parent.

Questions To Ask What is the camp’s philosophy and program emphasis? ach camp has its own method of constructing programs based on its philosophy.

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The week-long Horsemanship Camp at Monte Vista Christian School is a wonderful opportunity for boys and girls to spend hours every day riding and learning about

Jim Booth Swim School is known for its gentle classes where infants are taught to swim and are never dunked or forced. Parents feel comfortable that they are starting their children in a safe and sensible way. Jim Booth Swim School gives children of all ages the foundations required to be great swimmers for their entire lives. Mike Bottom, a member of the U.S. Olympic Swim Team said, “This is the way to start

Western and English riding, as well as crafts, swimming, archery and marshmallow or visit

for more information today!

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County Quarterly

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here’s an exhibit at the Museum of Art and History by, for and about foster youth. Their stories are stunning and heartbreaking and hopeful. I would encourage everyone to come visit - you’ll be enlightened about the challenges these kids

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crews, we installed some drainage and

is on an ancient slide and could eventually need a bridge, but for now the road is open.

We’ve also installed an inclinometer out there to monitor any movement in the ground.

Please drive with caution and plan for extra travel time, as the road is still down to one lane just south of the slide area. At that location (mile maker 5.36), we have repair another washout. That area remains an active construction site, with work to be completed in about a month.

Over at Valencia Road lifting power lines that run through the area allowing us to move cranes around on the site without knocking into the power lines. the drilling needed to complete the shoring either side of the canyon so that the temporary bridge can go in without having it cave in the hillsides and onto the workers down below.

The foundation work on the bridge has begun. The bridge will start going in once the drilling and shoring is complete, so we are on the bridge. We’ll start building it once the foundations and the drilling/shoring are complete, with delivery on the pieces scheduled to begin July 24. Bridge assembly – barring any unforeseen delays – will begin July 31, and take about a week.

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At Bear Creek, we’ve been continuing to do prep and design work and ordering materials. We did hit a permit snag with state and federal agencies, but we are working towards a quick resolution of those issues.

We’ve met with a team from the Army Corps of Engineers on the site, and have enlisted the help of the highest levels of County and State government to help clear this up.

In addition, Reps. Anna Eshoo, Jimmy Panetta and Jackie Speier all wrote a joint letter on behalf of Santa Cruz and San Mateo counties (San Mateo is having similar issues related to storm damage repair). This has to do with what type of permit we are required to obtain for repairs, which could impact completion dates. However, we are optimistic this will soon be resolved in positive way.

We have completed some smaller work.

The culvert at the end of Rockview Drive again. The washout at Skyland Road at mile marker 2.14 has been repaired and the road is back to normal. Work on the washout at mile marker 2.49 is underway, and expected to be completed within two weeks. Laurel Glen is completed and back to normal.

The Board of Supervisors just approved the funding necessary for our share of the recovery costs, and we have hired some outside help with disaster management issues. We’ve done a lot of the needed assessment work with state and federal agencies, so things will start picking up and getting more detailed as we move forward.

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MVCS Brings In New Head Football Coach Monte Vista Christian School in Watsonville announced the hiring of Bruce Dini as their new Head Football Coach.

“Bruce brings a wealth of experience in coaching,” said Dr. Mitchel Salerno,

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Dini said that he is looking forward to building on the strong foundations at Monte Vista.

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How are behavioral and disciplinary problems handled? ositive reinforcement, assertive role modeling and a sense of fair play are regarded as key components of camp counseling and leadership.

How does the camp handle special needs? or special requirements, ask about needed provisions and facilities.

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‘Cheers to 50 Years’ Volunteer Center Birthday Bash

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ll community members are invited to join the Volunteer Center of Santa Cruz County for their 50th Anniversary Birthday Celebration. Tickets are now on sale for the event and space is limited.

“This is a wonderful opportunity for our supporters and the community at large to come together in celebration of 50 years of volunteerism in Santa Cruz County,” states Volunteer Center Executive Director Karen Delaney.

The Volunteer Center opened it’s Marian Kathryn Founder Marian McBee and

McBee, Merriam, Margaret

inspired by their passion for helping in downtown Santa Cruz. They set out to develop volunteer programs that would lift up residents in need. Within a year, a mentoring program for boys in need of male role models, a tutoring program for adults who spoke no English, a jail visitation program, and two programs addressing the needs of homebound seniors.

What started as a few volunteers has now grown into 4 facilities county-wide,

16 programs, over 12,500 volunteers who annually provide services to 9,000 local people, and partnerships with 500+ non“Together, our founders launched a powerful movement of local people working together to solve local problems. In our 50 year history more than 200,000 people have stepped through our doors with a desire to transform our community for good,” states Delaney.

Over the last 50 years the Volunteer Center has recognized a steady growth in volunteerism in Santa Cruz County, individuals have found a way to remain engaged in their communities. currently seeing, it is refreshing to look around and appreciate how many wonderful things are happening right now because of volunteers. Ultimately if given the right tools and the opportunity, people

“At the heart of every community there are those who take action to make it work. Because of volunteers in Santa Cruz County we have a vibrant art life, hula shows on the wharf, clean beaches, free and fair elections, recreation programs, school gardens and tutors, and the list just goes on,” continues Delaney.

Santa Cruz County volunteers are part of a national movement of more

Board Members: Deb Debruyn, Melody Sharp, Mark Fountain, Sandra Hill than 62 million individuals who annually step up to volunteer in their local communities.

“Dedicated volunteers are the backbone of so many communities across the country. As the Executive Director of the Volunteer Center for over 30 years, I feel so fortunate that I have had the opportunity to witness acts of kindness carried out by everyday people nearly every day of my job. I am excited to celebrate, share memories, and honor the legacy of the thousands of local volunteers who are part of this movement at our upcoming birthday bash,” states Delaney.

Attendees can expect summer BBQ, drinks, dessert, live music, an auction, company.

“We have planned a fun and festive summer gathering with activities for all ages. If a volunteer has made a difference in your life in the last 50 years we invite you to come raise a glass with us,” states Delaney.

“Cheers to 50 Years” Volunteer Center Birthday Bash Sesnon House (6500 Soquel Dr. Aptos) July 29 from

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Tickets are $40 per person or $120 for a family of 4. Individuals are asked to purchase tickets or RSVP by July 21.

Community members can visit the Volunteer Center website at www.scvolunteercenter.org or

learn more about party, related events or opportunities to connect. right match for their volunteer interests, can visit the Volunteer Center website where over 300 online opportunities are The Volunteer Center provides inperson, phone and electronic matching services to connect individuals with the Match Specialists work with individuals their individual need. Last year over 8,000 volunteers were referred to fellow non-

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n article in Land’s End Journal has recognized the “World’s Shortest Parade” in Aptos as one of “America’s Most Unique July Fourth Celebrations.”

The Journal showcased six small town 4th of July celebrations that they considered to be exceptional. The Aptos “World’s Shortest Parade” previously gained national recognition as one of only seven Fourth of July parades recommended in 2013 as the “Best” by prestigious Condé Nast Traveler.

— By John Hibble

everyone, whether you’re a smiling child riding a bike with streamers, school students, teachers and parents celebrating their school spirit, young and not-so-young League teams celebrating their accomplishments, business owners showing their pride in our community, civic leaders being recognized for their achievements, or a collector of automotive technology riding in a restored 1924 Pierce Arrow or a stunning our country’s independence in the community of Aptos.

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he 56th Aptos 4th of July parade was again a huge success thanks

of Commerce, volunteers and parade

greenwaste, Wells Fargo, Earthworks and Coldwell Banker.

Each year the parade draws hundreds of participants and thousands of spectators to this short stretch of Soquel running throughout the heart of Aptos between the Rancho Del Mar Shopping Center and Aptos Village.

Adult Groups First Prize: Begonia Festival Second Harvest Most Patriotic: Aegis Living Most Unique: Worldanz Bands First Prize: Ukulele Club The Digbeats Most Colorful: Watsonville Community Band Cars First Prize: Malcolm Park Most Patriotic: Aptos VFW Most Unique: Bellows Plumbing

Children’s Groups First Prize: Girl Scouts of the Central Coast Jacob’s Heart Most Patriotic: Cub Scout Pack 676 Most Unique: Aptos Little League 7/8 All-Stars Floats Aptos Little League 8/9 All-Stars Most Original: Santa Cruz Warriors Best Theme: Calvary Chapel Aptos Individual First Prize: Rex for Rent Second Prize: Linde Harum Lawrence – 1932 Chevy Coupe Third Prize: D. Mike Epperson – 1961 Maserati Fourth Prize: Keith Calderon – 1936 Ford Sedan Pets Best Costume: St. John Baptist Church Cutest: Wilbur the Piglet First Prize: West Coast Great Pyrenees Myrtle the Turtle Trucks First Prize: Extreme Towing Most Patriotic: Community Bridges Most Unique: Granite Construction

Photo Credit: Sheila McNeese

Parade Judges Photo: Times Publishing Group CEO Patrice Edwards, Historian Kevin Newhouse, Real Estate Broker Greg Mann (Not shown).

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Critical Red Cross Blood Shortage Emergency Call For Donations and Help Save Lives he American Red Cross is facing a critical blood shortage and is issuing an emergency call for eligible blood and platelet donors of all blood types to give now and help save lives.

Blood donations have fallen short of expectations for the past two months causing a significant draw down of the Red Cross blood supply.

“It’s crucial that people donate now to meet the needs of patients

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every day and to be prepared for emergencies that require significant volumes of donated blood,” said Nick Cross Blood Services.

How to Help o schedule an appointment to donate, use the free Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS

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Donation appointments and completion of a RapidPass online health

history questionnaire are encouraged to help reduce the time it takes to donate.

Summer Months Lead to Shortage he summer months are among the most challenging times of the year for blood and platelet donations as regular donors delay giving while they vacation and participate in summer activities. New donors and those who haven’t given in a while are especially encouraged to roll up a sleeve and help save lives.

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Who Blood Donations Help very two seconds in the United States blood and platelets are needed to respond to patient emergencies, including accident and burn victims, heart surgery and organ transplant procedures, and patients receiving treatment for leukemia, cancer or sickle cell disease.

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Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 220 Elk Street

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First Friday Art Tour: Lost Childhoods Exhibition Opening

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tep into an exhibit about foster youth made with foster youth.

There are 60,000 youth in California’s foster care system. They struggle to avoid homelessness, prison, and social stigma.

Their stories– of loss and resilience– are often unknown. That’s why we created an exhibition about foster

Lost Childhoods Exhibition Voices of Santa Cruz County Foster Youth and the Foster Youth Museum The Santa Cruz

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Cruz County Foster Youth and the Foster Youth Museum showcases the stories, struggles, and triumphs of youth who are aging out of foster care. You will see personal belongings of foster youth, stunning photography by Ray Busfoster youth created with artists Bridget Henry, Melody Overstreet, Elliott Taylor, and Nada Miljkovic.

This exhibition was created with the Foster Youth Museum and MAH’s Creative Community Committee (C3)— a group of over 100 local foster youth, artists, and youth advocates. Revealing what happens in foster care and concrete ways to support child welfare today, this is more than a moving exhibition– it is a powerful platform for dialogue and action in

Photo Credit: Ray Bussolari

Garbage Bag — Instead of suitcases, foster youth are often given trash bags to transport their belongings from placement to placement. For one youth, garbage bags evoke memories of shame. “The clear ones were the worst, because you could see through them.” She remembers holding her most prized possessions tightly in her arms, so they wouldn’t get damaged or lost if the bag ripped.

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County Moves Forward With Solar Initiative

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emonstrating responsible environmental stewardship while saving taxpayer dollars, the Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors has authorized the construction of various solar arrays on County-owned facilities.

Following a public bidding process and by unanimous vote, the Board approved an agreement with SunPower Corporation to install solar arrays at seven County facilities, estimated to reduce

Now you can commemorate these births in our new maternity courtyard at Dominican.

Tonne = 2,204.6 pounds) per year, and save (rooftop and carport arrays) “This project saves money, protects the environment and produces jobs,” Supervisor Ryan Coonerty said. “This is a win-win-win for our community.”

Upon completion, the County is its energy usage at the facilities, and the Simpkins Family Swim Center will be 100 percent solar-powered. Construction be completed by March 2018. The initial six arrays will be located at the following

(rooftop arrays)

arrays) (rooftop and carport arrays) (carport arrays) Public Works Brommer Yard (rooftop and carport arrays) A future seventh installation array is planned for the new Rountree Detention Center. The County worked with the Monterey Bay Region Solar Collaborative Procurement Initiative and the Sustainable Energy and Economic Development Fund Program to develop the program.

Sample 2’’x8” porcelain tile, includes name and birthdate of individual.

A special wall in the Dr. Joseph T. Anzalone Family & Newborn Care Courtyard commemorates babies born at Dominican, Community, or Sisters Hospitals.

Randy and Janet Krassow have created a generous “challenge gift” to match the first 100 gifts of tiles honoring births at Dominican.

Please consider purchasing tiles for $1,000/each to recognize children, grandchildren, etc.

To participate, please call 831.462.7712 Your tax-deductible donation will greatly support Dominican Hospital’s Healing Courtyards project.

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Salud Expands OBGYN Team at WCH M oms ready to deliver their babies at Watsonville Community Hospital (WCH) can rest assured that expanded obstetrical care and services (Salud) has established its Obstetrical (OB Hospitalist Team), now including

delivery unit at WCH since January 2016, this expanded service is already improving quality of care and safety.

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delivered by a Midwife at Watsonville Community Hospital in more than 25 years.

Midwives and Reducing Cesarean Section Deliveries ccording to the California Maternal Quality Care Collaborative, a recommended key strategy to decrease cesarean sections includes developing alternative

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expanded OB Hospitalist Team, and team.

Cesarean delivery represents a potentially life-saving procedure for both mother and infant in cases of labor complications and health conditions that require early or immediate delivery. However, according to the American College of Obstetricians and indications, cesarean sections risks include longer maternal recovery, neonatal respiratory problems, and potentially severe complications in subsequent deliveries.

“I am really excited and proud of our team and what we have already accomplished,” says Dr. Julia Burke, D.O. Medical Director of Salud’s OB Hospitalist Team at

Permanente is pleased to partner with Midwife, and growing up knowing the value of midwives, I am thrilled to have them join our team and have their help in providing the highest quality care to our community.”

“Salud is a long-standing, valued partner with our hospital,” says Audra ville Community Hospital. “Together with the pediatric hospitalists from Stanford Health (Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital) both mom and baby have access to an on-site specialized doctor for their needs

service and support.”

Birthing mothers now have access to these highly recommended models of quality care at Watsonville Community Hospital. Salud’s new OB Hospitalist Team gives expectant mothers and families access to the highest quality of care when it matters most.

“A full-time hospital-based labor and

and delivery services at Watsonville Community Hospital for our Kaiser PerMD, Physician Lead for Santa Cruz County for Kaiser Permanente.

“Salud is thrilled to be able to provide these new services and such high-quality care to the expectant mothers in our community,” said Marc Pimentel, Board Chair

P. Magaña, Jordann E. Loehr, and midwives Deborah N. Logan, Sarah H. Levitan and Shannon Johnson. Kaiser Permanente physicians who recently joined the Salud OB Hospitalist Team include Drs. Silvia Teran and D Michelle Maria Van Ooy.

service for delivering mothers. Kaiser

News from Watsonville Wetlands Watch Predator or Prey: What’s for Dinner?

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ville Wetlands Watch is hosting a special outdoor evening presentation with biologist and wildlife expert Bruce Elliott, who will talk about local wildlife today and in the recent past, viewing the animals through the daily and seasonal cycles. He will concentrate on the wildlife found in south Santa Cruz and northern Monterey counties, covering the various animal groups, their predation and relationships, and how they use the night time hours to feed and prey.

p.m. in the outdoor classroom, overlooking the beautiful wetlands, behind the Fitz Wetlands Educational Resource Center, at the top of the Pajaro Valley High School campus, 500 Harkins Slough Road, Watsonville. Please dress accordingly. Admission is free but you must reserve a seat online by visiting www.watsonvillewetlandswatch. org. For information, email wetlands

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Saturday Community Restoration

restore wetland habitat as part of our fourth Saturday Community Restoration events. We will work from 9 a.m. to noon, and we always make time for birding or a short hike around the wetlands. We supply the gloves, tools, and yummy snacks. Meet at our Fitz Wetlands Educational Resource Center

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the shorebirds on the last mile of Watsonville Slough at Pajaro Dunes. This will be the start of fall migration and we will expect to see many species of water birds, both migrant and resident.

This tour, hosted by the Watsonville Wetlands Watch, is from 8 to 11

Tour: Shorebirds Walk

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Another Stellar Year of Stewards une marks the end of the school year and the graduation of another twelve incredible young people from our Wetland Stewards Program! Our stewards spent the year gaining wetland ecology knowledge, restoring habitat and teaching elementary and middle school students how to protect and appreciate our wetlands.

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Volunteers making a difference helping to restore our wetlands and will go on to study at the University of California Davis, University of California Berkeley, California State University Los Angeles and San Francisco State University.

This year, thanks to the generosity of several of our stalwart supporters, we were past and present senior Wetland Stewards.

Lions Club scholarships went to Dulce scholarship went to Maria Perez.

Caltrans Reminds Motorists to Secure Loads Before Traveling SACRAMENTO — Transporting unsecured loads is unsafe, illegal, and pollutes California’s roads and waterways.

Caltrans wants motorists and commercial vehicle operators to make sure their load is secure before driving. Vehicle-related debris can create unsafe conditions for motorists, contributes to litter on highways and could lead to pollution in waterways.

“This is a safety, environmental, economic, and aesthetic issue that is 100 percent preventable,” said Caltrans Director Malcolm Dougherty. “We spent litter and debris.

By properly securing your load before you head out, you can help keep our roads clean and safe, and also protect our waterways from being contaminated.”

A load is secure when nothing can slide, shift, fall, or sift onto the roadway.

Here are some tips on properly securing a Tie it down. Large or heavy items should be secured with solid straps, rope, bungee cords, or netting. Make sure your tie-down materials are appropriate for the weight they are securing and can withstand highway speeds.

Cover it up. For loose items like grass or tree clippings, a tarp or netting can be used to keep items in place.

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when the vehicle reaches highway speed.

Dispose of litter properly.

Re-check your load. Loads can shift and settle during a trip. If safe to do so, recheck your load during your trip. Tighten straps that may have loosened and adjust your load if necessary.

Litter and debris can clog stormwater drains and may end up in waterways.

Caltrans’ Protect Every Drop campaign educates Californians about the sources and pathways of stormwater pollution, and to change behaviors of the public to reduce stormwater pollution in and around the state highway system. Search #ProtectEveryDrop on Twitter or go to www.protecteverydrop.com for more information.

According to California vehicle garbage, swill, used cans or bottles, wastepaper, waste cardboard, ashes, refuse, trash, or rubbish, or any noisome, being transported for disposal or recycling shall be driven or moved upon any

highway unless the load is totally covered in a manner that will prevent the load or any part of the load from spilling or falling from the vehicle.”

August 4 Showcases Veterans Memorial Building SANTA CRUZ — Built in 1932, the Veterans Memorial Building (VMB), 846 Front St, Santa Cruz, has been an asset

To strengthen the relationship local veterans and the broader community, the Veterans Memorial Building Board

during their service and to the community providing rental space for many educational and cultural organizations and activities.

music, art, and food. Coinciding with the First Friday Art Walk, the VMB will host many veteran and non-veteran artists who will have the opportunity to present their art and music.

Community member and Marine Corps Veteran Travis Deyoung, who is assisting with the coordination of this event said, “This venue will serve as a platform to educate the general public on the resources available to veterans, the positive contributions of veterans in the community, and the many potential uses of the Veterans Memorial Building as a community space.”

Board of Trustees President Stoney Brook stated, “This First Friday event is extremely compatible with the mission statement of the Veterans Memorial Building and our community in a positive manner.”

Dave Ramos, Army Veteran and Board member stated, “The veteran community in particular has stories and experiences unique to their service that, if left untouched, will fade. The Veteran Memorial Building’s participation in First Friday is a perfect avenue for our community and its Service Members to share their stories, their voices, their emotions, and their innermost intimate feelings with their works of art. This can not only bridge the gap between the

civilian and military populations, this can bring about true artistic healing.”

The planning team is excited about the opportunity to bring veterans and non-veterans together to create an engaging and inspiring event. Through cooperation of various veterans’ organizations and community members, the team hopes to bring the community together in new ways.

This event provides an opportunity for the community to rediscover the asset of the Veteran’s Memorial Building while enjoying a wealth of artistic performance.

First Friday at the VMB is sure to be an evening full of authentic expression, social opportunity, and inspirational festivities.

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Santa Cruz County Bank’s Quarterly Report SANTA CRUZ — Santa Cruz County $1.9 million in net income for the quarter ended March 31, 25%, compared to the prior quarter ended March 31, 2016. This represented a 14.61% return on average equity for the quarter.

The book value per share of Santa Cruz County Bank’s common stock at March 31,

The bank’s Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend in the amount of $0.05 per share. The dividend is payable on July 10, of record as of the close of business on the seventeenth consecutive quarterly cash dividend declared by the bank.

Santa Cruz County Bank, founded in 2004, is a locally owned and operated com-

December 31, 2016.

County Bank received the #1 ranking for overall performance for California banks

by Financial Management Consulting

Capitola, Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley and Watsonville.

For the past nine years, the Bank’s SBA Department has been recognized as a top SBA lender in Santa Cruz County. Santa Cruz County Bank is a top USDA lender in the state of California.

rating by Bauer Financial Reports, Inc. for

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million, a 14% or $6.6 million increase

Santa Cruz Launches User–Friendly Website SANTA CRUZ — The City of Santa www.cityofsantacruz.com incorporating a fresh look, improved navigation and new interactive tools.

Developed in partnership with the online government experts at Vision, the new site captures the spirit of the city and puts detailed government information at the fingertips of residents and visitors.

According to City Manager, Martín

directly to the information they need.

with how community members would look for items. one place – e.g., reporting of items for action by the City; payments; licenses. quently accessed topics as per a year of usage analytics. community

many people have of our City. It also is the portal that allows community members to connect with local government from any location, at any time of the day or night.

Our site is one of the most powerful tools we have to keep the public engaged and informed, which is why this redesign is integral to our overall community outMany key features of the new website can be accessed directly from the new dynamic homepage that includes a “How Do I” tab that takes community members 20 / July 15th 2017 / Aptos Times

meetings

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by department and easily added to perand other calendars.

“The City of Santa Cruz’s forwardthinking government has created a powerful website that not only caters directly to community members’ needs, but to the needs of business owners, develCity employees,” said Ashley Fruechting, Vision’s senior director of marketing. “The new site engages the public, and delivers information when, where and in whatever format they want it.”

Community News

How Medicare Works With Other Insurance

By Greg Dill

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f your family is anything like mine, everyone has a certain specialty or role in keeping the household running. Since I wash dishes faster than anyone, I’m the family dishwashing expert. I’m also the point man for paying medical bills. My wife and I have separate health coverage, so I have to make sure our providers have the up-to-date information they need to accurately bill our respective insurance plans.

If you have Medicare as well as other insurance, always be sure to tell your doctor, hospital, and pharmacy. This is important because it determines whether your medical bills are paid correctly and on time.

When there’s more than one insurance payer, certain rules determine which one pays first. These rules are called “coordination of benefits.” The “primary payer” pays what it owes on your bills first -- and then sends the balance to the “secondary payer” to pay.

In some cases, there may also be a third payer.

Medicare is the primary payer for beneficiaries who aren’t covered by other types of health insurance. The primary payer pays up to the limits of its coverage. The secondary payer only pays if there are costs the primary insurer didn’t cover. But keep in mind that the sec-

when you’re under 65 and disabled, have group coverage based on your or a family member’s current employment, and the employer has 100 or more employees.

(Medicare pays first if the company has fewer than 100 employees.)

ondary payer (which may be Medicare) may not pay all of the uncovered costs.

If you currently have employer insurance and it’s the secondary payer, you may need to enroll in Medicare Part B before your job-based coverage will pay. (Most people who sign up for Part B for the first time this year will pay a monthly premium of $134.)

Here’s who pays first in various situations when you have Medicare and

of end-stage renal disease (permanent kidney failure), your group plan pays first for the first 30 months after you become eligible for Medicare. Medicare pays first after this 30-month period. if you’re in an accident or have a workers’ compensation case in which other insurance covers your injury or you’re suing another entity for medical expenses.

In such situations you or your lawyer should tell Medicare as soon as possible.

The following types of insurance usually

automobile insurance); (coverage from a former job), Medicare pays first. coverage based on your or your spouse’s current employment, and the employer has 20 or more workers, your group plan pays first. (If the company has fewer than 20 employees, Medicare pays first.)

and self-insurance);

Medicaid and TRICARE (the healthcare program for U.S. armed service members, retirees, and their families) never pay first for services that are covered by Medicare. They only pay

after Medicare, employer plans, and/ or Medicare Supplement Insurance (Medigap) have paid.

For more information, read the booklet “Medicare and Other Health

call us toll-free at 1-800-MEDICARE be mailed to you. TTY users should call If you have questions about who pays first, or if your coverage changes, call the Benefits Coordination & Recovery

also contact your employer or union benefits administrator. You may need to give your Medicare number to your other insurers so your bills are paid correctly and on time.

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Health Condition Self Management Program For Diabetes, Heart Disease, Asthma, and High Cholesterol SANTA CRUZ — The Santa Cruz Public Library System (SCPL), has partnered with the HEALTH Trust to bring the Better Choices, Better

Health chronic illness self-management training program to Santa Cruz in August.

Better Choices, Better Health is

a 6-week self-management program series provided by two trained community leaders. These workshops are for anyone dealing with the challenges of living with chronic or ongoing health conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, asthma, or high cholesterol and/or their caretakers. Participants will learn about stress management, dealing with pain & fatigue, weight management, decision making, and more.

According to the Santa Cruz County Health Services Agency, chronic health conditions are the leading cause of death in the US, and are also the most preventable. The Health Santa Cruz County 2015 Report indicates that in 2015, 24% of adults over the age of 20 had high blood pressure.

According to Library Director Susan Nemitz, “SCPL connects people with critical information that can transform lives. This is an excellent partnership

with the potential to help many in our community live longer and healthier.”

Workshops are fun, interactive, and designed to enhance regular treatment and condition-specific education.

requested to attend each session, and reg-

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By Shaz Roth Pajaro Valley Open! ummer is in full swing and the Pajaro Valley Chamber of Commerce and

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at the Watsonville Elk’s Lodge located at 121 Martinelli Street. Our friends at the Watsonville Police Department will assist you in putting together a plan to prevent chaos when an emergency arises. Tickets are $35, and to make a reservation, please visit our website at www.pajarovalley

Centers and the Pajaro Valley Chamber are partnering for what will be a completely unique (and fun) golf tournament on Friday, August 18. But wait -- this is no ordinary golf tournament! This secondannual tournament is happening at the

State Of the City he State of the City address is coming up, and will be full of information about what’s been happening in the City of Watsonville in the past year, as well as some of the projects that are coming up. Mark your calendar for Wednesday,

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range and putting greens, located at 101 Ranport Road.

Teams of four will compete in a series bracketed tournament. The winner moves on in this single-elimination tournament with a fabulous grand prize, along with a trophy AND bragging rights! The day throughout the afternoon such cornhole and Ping-Pong. All with food and $2 pint happy music and LOADS of prizes.

Enter to win your chance

as croquet, this along hour beer, for a spec-

Valley! Specialized Helicopters will do a “golf ball drop” challenge, dropping a bucket of balls onto the driving range. If your ball is closest to the target, you WIN! This is your opportunity to spend the afternoon with fellow businesses, actively

scenarios can actually happen, but not being prepared with an action plan can earthquake can happen at any time, but what would you do if a violent person Pajaro Valley Chamber of Commerce is holding an informational lunch on

team of four, choose a super-cool team name and call the Chamber to reserve your spot. Teams of four are $200 and space is sorship opportunities are also available.

Watsonville Wednesdays istoric downtown Watsonville has a beautiful new look! Take the opportunity to check it out and join us for Watsonville Wednesday – Lunch in the Park, on July 19, from noon until 1pm, in the City Plaza Park. Turkey Pozole will

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30 people to arrive. It’s a fabulous time of meeting the City and business leaders in the community while relaxing in the beautiful downtown park. Can’t make it on July 19? Don’t worry, Watsonville Wednesdays happen every third Wednesday of the month!

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Watsonville Council Chambers of Watsonville City Hall with reception following in the Community Room. You won’t want to miss this great event!

These are just a few of the things coming up with the Pajaro Valley Chamber, and we encourage you to check out the Chamber website for information about things happening with not only the Chamber, but upcoming events with businesses and organizations throughout Santa Cruz County.

Community News

Simple Upgrades And Habit Changes To Help You Improve Your Water Savings R esearchers predict that rising water

years a third of American households will not be able to pay their water bills, despite the replenishment of water reserves around the country. What’s more, the National Weather Service warns that drought could increase or reoccur if the country experiences a period of sustained heat and dryness.

Fortunately, there are many ways for you to reduce the amount of water your home uses each year. One of the best places to start conserving water is in the bathroom, deep soak baths account for the largest portion of a home’s water consumption, Here are simple ways you can sigconsumption, lower your water bill and do

Dump Water-Guzzling Fixtures lushing the toilet accounts for about 30 percent of a home’s annual water consumption, making it the largest user of water in the home, according to the U.S. EPA. Prior to 1994, most toilets used 3.5

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Current federal guidelines require that toilets use no more than 1.6 gpf, but you can do even better.

Toilets

Changing out the sink faucet for a high-performance model using only 1.2 gallons of water per minute will save energy and money.

Sense-labeled faucets use a maximum of 1.5 gallons per minute (gpm) and as little as 1.2 gpm, decreasing water use by 30 percent or more. The Fluent

average of 1.1 gpf – that’s 31 percent less than federal mandates. The American Standard Exclusive PowerWash siphonjet bowl cleaning technology drives this water-saving toilet to remove every trace of paper and waste, while its Ever-

faucets uses leading-edge technology to reduce water consumption, while

cleaner, longer.

Faucets bathroom faucets also waste thousands of gallons of water each year. Water-

high-style design to coordinate with various bathroom decors.

Showerheads of water usage in a home can be attributed to showerheads, pouring up to 40 gallons per day down the drain for an average family, according to the EPA. Since showers account one can curb waste in the shower. An example is the Hydrofocus 6-function showerhead that uses only 2 gallons of water per minute, while delivering a concentrated and invigorating spray.

Its innovative pressure-compensating operation features a plentiful water customized showering experience that caters to your family’s personal preferences.

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away. Your family can easily reduce water

their teeth. Running the tap while brushing can waste as much as 3,000 gallons per year, the EPA says.

the bathtub. Plus, if you take baths less often, when you do indulge in one it will feel like a treat. the shower runs, the more water goes down the drain. Never turn on the shower and walk away to do other things while the water warms. If you get delayed or distracted, the water could run for a long time before you actually step into the shower. soap, rather than letting the water run until it gets hot. shower. Shaving in the shower extends your shower time, unnecessarily consuming more water. Just don’t forget the bathroom sink.

Taking steps to reduce bathroom water usage can help save you money in

Make Easy Habit Changes

However, there are simple habit changes that are free and will produce results right

in the long run. These changes are simple to implement, with rewarding results to both your wallet and our planet Earth.

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E-Waste Nightmare

By Georgina Guiney

Dear EarthTalk: What can we do to solve the e-waste problem caused by so many of us tossing our cell phones out and getting new ones every two years?

long-lasting design and fair-traded materials, ensuring good working conditions and making products that are

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s more and more of the world develops—and smartphones become ubiquitous—electronic waste (AKA “e-waste”) is a bigger problem than ever. Around the world, people generate some 50 million tons of e-waste every year, much of which ends up in electronics like lead, mercury and cadmium can leach out and contaminate surrounding soils and groundwater. despite the environmental consequences, or even worse, just dumped illegally into the ocean.

But thanks to consumer pressure to do the right thing, most major electronics manufacturers have started to pay attention to the problem and take action to reduce

environmental and health impacts of its sourcing and proyears in recovering customers’ old products and reusing the constituent parts in new products.

In 2015 alone, the company collected some 90 million

pounds of Apple-branded e-waste, recovering upwards of 61 million pounds of material, including steel, plastics, glass, aluminum, copper, cobalt, zinc, lead, nickel, silver, tin and gold, to re-incorporate into new products. Environmental advocates who love their iPhones can sleep easier knowing that lead, mercury, beryllium, arsenic, PVC, longer welcome in or will soon be phased out of Apple’s supply chain.

But most of us upgrade our smartphones every two years, so that means that even today’s greener iPhones still contribute to the e-waste problem. That’s where Europe’s Fairphone comes to the rescue. By incorporating

to revolutionize the smartphone market with its eco-conscious products.

As the electronics industry matures and moves toward more sustainable components, that combined with better design can also help reduce the steady stream of e-waste.

For instance, researchers at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory have come up with a way to extend the life and boost the productivity of lithium ion batteries—the standard power source in today’s electronics—by treating their electrodes with hydrogen. Such a development could be huge for preventing e-waste, given that most of us toss our old phones within two years when the battery inside starts to deteriorate and underperform.

Choosing carefully when it comes to selecting your next smartphone and recycling your old one for free at steps in becoming part of the solution to the growing problem of e-waste. Becoming an advocate by encouraging others to do the same is another way to greatly expand is dedicated to teaching people how to deal with used electronics—and individuals can pledge to become one of the program’s Envoys to help spread the word about the importance of reducing e-waste.

Community News

Talk the Line – Preparing for Life Outside

By Edita McQuary

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avid Empey, member of Toastmasters in Santa Cruz and Aptos, has had another interesting adventure at Soledad State Prison. A computer programmer by day and, like so many creative Santa Cruzans, a published writer by night, Dave has been a Toastmasters member for 20 years. He has been an Area Director, local Division Director and a Monterey Bay Division Director. Once a month, he participates in the Advanced Club in Monterey. public speaking by teaching members how to break the ice, how to organize a speech, how to use gestures, as well as the use of visual aids. Dave has attained the Competent Communicator designation and is working on becoming an Advanced Communicator, which will qualify him for TV appearances and entertaining. “It’s like Boy Scouts for grown-ups,” said Dave.

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Twelve years ago Toastmasters started a club (Talk the Line) in Soledad State Prison, a Level 1-2 facility (requiring the minimum amount of security), which has now been renamed Correctional Training Facility (CTF) According to their website, “The primary mission of the Correctional Training Facility (CTF) is to provide custody, care, treatment, and rehabilitative programs for inmates committed to the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) by the courts.” There are now three Toastand two gavel clubs (gavel clubs are at the high school level).

An employee of Salinas Valley State ident of Area A2, is the liaison between the Talk the Line Toastmasters Club and Toast-

to 12 prisoners to become Toastmaster club orient into life outside upon release.

years ago. To see the hard work they put into each meeting was amazing and the energy was like nothing I’ve ever experienced in a Toastmasters meeting! The main thing that surprised him was how normal these prisoners were.

“What drew me in was the leadership that they displayed, helping each other succeed in their goals.

Toastmasters are helping them communicate with the board and within the prison system. I strongly believe that the members of Talk the Line, whose motto is ‘Through that drives us to change,’ are the leaders of Soledad State Prison. Every Toastmasters Club can learn from them.”

Dave has been invited twice in the past ten years to facilitate a training session.

These two-hour sessions are scheduled every six months and are to help the prisoners run a professional Toastmasters club.

As in almost any organization, one of the questions frequently asked is “How do you get people to do the job they are assigned to do?” Dave responds by saying, “Use positive feedback when encouraging speakers to participate and also when critiquing their talk.”

The members address each other by avoid inadvertently using prison nicknames.

The Talk the Line members also have an opportunity to participate in speech contests outside the prison twice a year. No photographs are allowed in the prison.

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Finding the Keys to Financial Independence

By Attorney John Mlnarik

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n today’s free market society, individuals are free to spend the money they have and even the money they might have in the future. However, borrowing against your future can be risky, and a bad practice to get into. With all the freedoms we enjoy as U.S. citizens, those pendent from lenders of all kinds are the ones who get to truly enjoy being free.

If you’re reading this, you’re probably not enjoying all the freedom our country medical bills, car loans and home loans add up fast, and before you know it, a large portion of your monthly income can become devoted to paying the interest on money you borrowed to have something right now instead of waiting until you saved the money.

Like achieving any goal in life, it is important to stick to the fundamentals.

Take a look at what you need to survive and what is really important. Start by doing an inventory of your debts compared to your income and determine

where you would like to be in 60 days,

bankruptcy. Wiping the slate clean could save you years of time and money.

Whatever you do, celebrate your independence and revel in your freedom of choice. Choose to save instead of buying

in place to achieve your goals. Remember outside of your control so plan for the unexpected.

There are many ways to achieve your goals, and there is plenty of advice on how to do it online. However, the best advice won’t come from someone else – it will come largely from knowing yourself, how you’re motivated to save instead of spend and what kinds of rewards you’ll need along the way to keep your momentum going.

It’s often said that the best way to lead

and thumbs. Choose to focus on what is fundamentally important instead of what some marketing genius may have come up with to sell to people your age. Choose to spend your money and time doing things

that will make you and your community a better place to live, and as a result, make you truly happy.

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has been successful in working towards help you do the same. But please don’t go to someone who is marketing themselves mentor. Instead, look for the unexmembers of your community. Those who don’t go around trying to convince people that they are.

Finally, be honest with yourself about what needs to happen for you to reach your goals. If you have a mountain of consumer debt and little income, reach out

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Cabrillo College Selected To Participate in California Guided Pathways Initiative

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abrillo College announced that it is one of 20 California Community Colleges selected to participate

Initiative, a program that scales comprehensive Pathways reforms at community colleges throughout California and nationwide to improve student success and get students on pathways to faster completion.

Initiative is designed to help a select group of California Community Colleges “Implement an integrated, institutionwide approach to student success by

creating structured educational experiences that support each student from point of entry to attainment of highquality, postsecondary credentials and careers.”

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30. Undesirable city district 35. Cheap trinket 37. Lion’s share 39. Church greeter 40. ____ Pound, poet 41. Comes before “we all fall down” 43. “Partridge in a ____ tree” 44. Kind of word, pl.

46. “All for one, one for all” sword 47. Not final 48. Bloody Mary juice 50. Wet nurse 52. Hi-____ 53. Baker’s baker 55. ____ shot taken by police 57. *Type of arts 61. Firefighter’s tap 65. Kind of committee

10. Porous rock 11. Paleozoic and Victorian ones 12. Skilled in deception 15. Japan’s main island 20. Carl Jung’s inner self 22. *Month for NFL pre-season games 24. China-washing tub 25. *Free one is not under DOWN contract 1. Big brass 26. Popular toy wind 2. It shall, for short instrument 3. *____ Madrid football 27. Gold, to a chemist club 29. *Win “by a ____” 4. German surrealist Max 31. *Worldwide leader in 5. Authoritative sports? declaration 32. Not our 6. Hangover memory? 33. Pick on 7. Like low relief 34. Florentine iris 8. Caused by friction 36. *Oregon Ducks’ coach 9. Like baby’s bottom Altman 66. Form of “to be” 68. Helicopter parent, e.g.

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County Facts and Budget Highlights

By Zach Friend

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he Board of Supervisors recently completed our budget hearings and as part of the hearings we received reports from departments about their goals for the coming year based on Board priorities. I wanted to give you an overview year and also provide some interesting facts about our local community. First, the facts.

Santa Cruz County Unincorporated Area Overview he County’s total population is just

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percent living in the unincorporated area.

To put this in perspective, if the unincorporated county were a local city we would be larger than Santa Cruz, Watsonville, Scotts Valley and most of Capitola combined.

Nearly 20 percent of our local population is under the age of 18 while 32 percent speak a language other than English at home. Over 38 percent of our population over the age of 25 has a bachelor’s degree or higher and our median income is 109

percent of the California median and 125 percent of the U.S. median.

However, our cost of living, with a median home price of over $830,000, means these higher incomes do not translate to income security. The largest segment of our

of our seniors live in poverty.

Funding vs. Mandates n addition to the above demographic information provided during our budget hearings, we also heard about a few of the state and federal funding uncertainties.

Some of these challenges include cuts to Medicaid and phasing out recent expansion of eligibility, cuts to CalFresh spending and changing eligibility requirements and CalWorks, reduction in the match rate for children’s health insurance program which supports children enrolled in Medi-Cal and reductions in federal

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Even with some of these state and federal funding uncertainties, county departments outlined some of their goals (based on Board priorities) for the coming year.

Here is a short list of example highlights from departments on goals for the coming year.

County Service Goals n Health and Human Services departments they are working to increase

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participation in CalFresh, CalWorks and primary care visits provided to lowincome patients and improve community access to behavioral health and substance to changing federal funding priorities while continuing to care for our most vulnerable populations and complete the implementation of new CORE Investments (community programs funding) model.

The departments are working on a physical expansion at the Emeline Campus and Watsonville Health Center to provide for more exam rooms as well as the comBuilding in Watsonville.

Our Public Safety and Justice departments are working to complete Multi-Disciplinary Interview Center (for child victims of crime), complete implementation of the body worn camera program, improve responses to persons experiencing mental health crisis, pursue national lab accreditation status for forensics unit and infuse Community Policing strategies through patrol unit.

Additionally, the departments are working to continue to adjust juvenile programming to decrease incidents and recidivism. Some notable capital projects are planned (or in progress) including completion of the Rountree facility construction and work on Juvenile Hall improvements.

In our Land Use and Community Services departments (such as Parks and Planning) there are plans to replace the parks registration software program with a new user-friendlier version, to create a junior ranger program and complete the Parks strategic planning process to help guide their work in the coming years.

In Planning they are working to complete changes to our Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) program and also our hosted rentals program. Planning is working on to land-use and planning regulations including cannabis cultivation.

This is just a very short list of the programs and projects County departments are planning for the coming year that were discussed during budget hearings.

of any assistance please feel free to call me at

“Guided Action” from page 25 Once he got through the four levels of security and entered the prison, what surprised Dave was how much like a high school the prison resembled.

Informational signs were posted on walls everywhere. Many of the walls had murals painted on them which he assumed was the work of the inmates.

There are various classes for inmates who are interested in completing or furthering their education. “I guess what surprised me was that these inmates did not come across as hardened criminals but rather just like ordinary people. They were very happy to have us and invited us to come and visit again.” munication and leadership skills?

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“This was a very competitive selection process and we were impressed by the depth to date,” said Rob Johnstone, Ph.D., Founder and President, National Center for Inquiry and Improvement. “We are excited to be working with Cabrillo over the next few years also to provide an example for other 100-plus colleges in California and 1,100-plus colleges work on this project.” to transform student completion rates and overall success, nationwide, and I’m so honored that we’ve been selected to pioneer this groundand Superintendent, Cabrillo College. “Putting students on a directed path, with counseling and support services every step of the way, will

in terms of retention and completion. Following our community forum responses, this opportunity is an answer to many of our local concerns for student success.” and will take the entire College working goals,” said Kathie Welch, Cabrillo Vice President of Instruction. “We have a highly have invested the work and commitment to this application process over the past year,

and the entire College should be proud to have been selected, as we help pioneer this important initiative that will transform community colleges nationwide.”

Cabrillo College is a leading California community college serving Santa Cruz County with locations in Aptos, Scotts Valley and Watsonville. It is ranked #1 in transfers to UC Santa Cruz. Cabrillo College is a dynamic, diverse and responsive educational community that is dedicated to helping all students achieve their academic, career, and personal development goals.

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Interview with Lisa Agliano

By Jessica Johnson

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ometimes it takes a while to fully embrace your creativity. While I – along with the dozens of artists, performers, and creatives I have interviewed – believe we are each creative in our own way, not everyone fully embraces their creativity from an early age. Or, perhaps a more accurate description would be, “they let it lapse.”

This month’s story tells the tale of Lisa Agliano, a creative from early on, who folmany years. It wasn’t until after raising her children that she began again to follow her muse.

The 53-year-old mother of two is a pole sport performer (yes, that kind of pole, but it’s not at all what you may be thinking.) In fact, last December, Agliano represented the USA at the International Pole Sports and Arts Federation World Championships in Florence, Italy. She won a bronze medal in the 50+ masters category and was selected to compete in the World Pole Sport Championships being held this month in the Netherlands.

Read on to learn how creativity wouldn’t let her go, and how it has led her to heights she never imagined!

How did you become involved with the aerial arts? friend of mine said, “There’s an aerial studio that is showing their art at First Fridays,” about four years ago and I thought it sounded like fun. I was enthralled. There was something so powerful yet so beautiful at the same time.

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How long have you lived in SC? What brought you here? came back from UC Davis I was working for the City of Salinas and my ex [an Olympic athlete] was training over the hill, so we wanted to live in a location that was suitable for both of us. I fell in love with the area and found a job with the County.

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to Open Studios and seeing everybody’s work. I am exposed and inspired. There are so many creative people in Santa Cruz

things. I never would have thought of doing aerial if I hadn’t seen it. Living here has opened up so many opportunities to be creative. I’m inspired by not only the people, but the beauty … the coast and the redwoods.

Tell me more about your creative journey. ’ve always had an artistic bent. When I was in college I wanted to study design or art. That was my focus, but I was too intimated to go through with it and I took the conservative route. Now, as my children are grown and I have a little more free time on my hands, I am trying to explore more.

Have you any other experience as a performer? hen I was little I was a diver and did synchronized swimming. I competed in diving in high school. But I have never done any theater arts or dance. So that is the scariest part for me.

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Who in your life has been the to yourself as an artist? don’t know if I consider myself an “artist,” I’m more of a craftsperson. I like to create. I am more of a “cut and paste-er.”

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Even gymnastics involves performance art because you are trying to make your

seamless and you want the people who are watching to be wowed by the beauty of the movement.

But it’s also athletic.

And if you go a little further on the spectrum you get to pure dance, which is also athletic, but it’s a more artistic.

I like the sport aspect of [pole] because I have always been competitive and it feels that way to me. I compete in the competitions that are more focused on the sporting aspect, I like the structure and guidelines.

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had a sixth-grade teacher that opened me up to painting and I always carried that with me. I took an oil painting class with her and that inspired me. She brought out of all her students that they each had artistic ability — and to use it. you remember creating? y grandmother and grandfather on my father’s side were Sicilian and they used to crochet. My grandfather

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and my grandmother always had needles in her hand. I picked up on that and would crochet, although I never got very good at it.

What inspires you? draw a lot of my inspiration from the redwoods. I know that sounds funny with the pole [laughs] but that is where I go to meditate or think about things.

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Community Calendar Aptos Chamber of Commerce Friday August 25 August Lunch Meeting

Announcements

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

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o you have problem with has been abused or neglected. food? Come join us for a friendly free 12 step support group with the solution. Teens and adults welcome. It will be held in the Anne Hutchinson Room.

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hat is co-dependency?

What is enabling? What is this insanity? Am I the only Second Mondays one who feels this way?

Join Nar-Anon, world wide fel- Invisible/Alienated lowship of relatives and friends of Grandparents Support Group

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Seascape Beach Resort he Aptos Chamber of Commerce is currently seeking nominations for 2016’s Man, Woman, Business and Organization of the Year.

The Chamber would also like to hear about individuals who will be considered for the “Outstanding Achievement Award.” The deadline to submit nominations is Tuesday, August 1.

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CASA Orientations to Become Advocates for Children

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Everyone is welcome!

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Business Debtors Anonymous foster care. Court appointed special advocates are everyday people that, with just a few hours a Church, Parish Hall, 532 Center week can have a lifetime of impact e specifically focus on for a child who has been abused or recovering from debting neglected. on one’s business.

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Felton Farmer’s Market

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Please RSVP cabrillolions@

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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

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Business Academy! This series of training sessions will give you the knowledge and tools needed to get Academy features three “class” sessions and a networking mixer

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Soquel Creek Water District Wellness on the Cancer Journey First Baptist Church Bible Study Open House 11-12:30 pm, Old Soquel Plaza

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When a loved one is seriously ill, it can be a challenge any questions Friday August 18 on the Cancer Journey or call for the entire family. In this Pajaro Valley Open!

Tuesdays & Thursdays to RSVP ongoing support group, we Competition Begins at Noon, will share stories, learn tools Orientations to Become for coping and receive support Advocates for Children from people who care.

Thursdays 6 pm, 65 Nielson Street #121 our players per team.

Contact Hospice of Santa Bargetto Winery’s Single Elimination bracket Cruz County Grief Support ASA volunteer Advocates Thursday Night Music Series with head-to-head competireceive 35 hours of Only in August tions. Competition challenges specialized training. Court Overeaters Anonymous appointed special advocates are N Main St, Soquel everyday people that, with just dmission is Free, Light food is a few hours a week can have a available for purchase.

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Schedule July 14 Waste Reduction, Chaminade Resort & Spa, 10 am-12 pm First & Third Fridays August 11 Friday Shakespeare Club of Conservation, Capitola City Hall, Santa Cruz 10 am-12 pm 10 am - noon, Peace United Second Wednesdays Septenber 27 Santa Cruz Sons in Retirement Engagement/Transportation, New his is the oldest women’s club Bohemia Brewing Co., 3 pm-5 Monthly Meeting in Santa Cruz. The club meets to study the life, works and his statewide group of retired times of William Shakespeare. pm men invites you to be our Members share group readings Cost FREE! guest at our monthly luncheon. and insights, discuss history, and You’ll meet kindred spirits, have universal themes found in his plays and writings. e-mail questions to SCCGreen new from a top notch guest For more information please call speaker.

he Felton Farmers’ Market

second oldest market in Santa Cruz County. The market boasts a

Cabrillo Host Lions Club Meetings

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Dominion Ct, Aptos Scotts Valley oin us for a special lunch eeling overpar? So do we, meeting with guest speaker Assembly member Mark Stone. Enjoy a delicious lunch someone else’s addiction. Please ed by Dr. Pat Hanson author join us at our Sunday evening meeting at Sutter Hospital (Sutter network with other chamber Leave a Legacy of Love Whether beautiful 9-hole course in Scotts and community members.

You Can Be There or Not this will Valley. be a safe structured environment members for sharing stories if you so Visit our Northern California website for meeting listings in our choose, and learning healthy Aptos Noon Toastmasters Friday October 27 - ways to deal with separation from anyone. Co-sponsored 90th Annual Awards

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oin us for a buffet luncheon and talk by Tom Rolhf, “Santa Cruz Mountain Parks Foundation.”

Friday August 4

First Friday Art Tour Special: Veterans Memorial Building

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uilt in 1932, the Veterans Memorial Building (VMB) has been an asset to the veteran community and has served as a center they earned during their service.

The Veterans Memorial Building has also served as a community asset that provides rental space for many educational and cultural organizations and activities. the relationship between Santa Cruz County veterans and the broader community, the Veterans Memorial Building Board of Trustees has decided to host an will showcase FREE music, art, and food. Coinciding with the First Friday Art Walk, the VMB will host many veteran and non-veteran artists who will have the opportunity to present their art and music.

Announcements

Arts and Entertainment

250 popular tunes. Come see our band for Free in Sunnyvale Every Wednesday. No cover.

talented local artists from local galleries.

To find out where to participate

Volunteers Needed for the Monterey Symphony

Tuesday July 18

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he Monterey Symphony is about booking the band for seeking volunteers. If you love music and want to be involved, please call (831) 646-8511 or visit www.montereysymphony.org for more information.

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2nd Saturday on the Farm

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Cabrillo Youth Strings/ Suzuki Music Program

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new entry-level String Orchestra class 4th- 6th

violin, viola and cello will be Students must provide their own instruments.

For more information contact

Ongoing Events

Lucky Steppers Modern Square Dance

Cruz County Fairgrounds oin us every 2nd Saturday on the Farm for free family activities. Each month we select a new theme to highlight hist’s fun and easy to do! torical agriculture with games, Friendship put to music; family activities, and demonstrations friendly. Class takes place every that relate.

Thursday Night at our new We often have guest appearhome in La Selva Beach! (Take ances from farm animals like Mar Monte off of Hwy 1, turns llamas, draft horses, sheep, into Playa Blvd., turn right on goats, chickens, rabbits, and Estrella) more! You are sure to find For more information, contact Sue something fun and entertaining for the whole family.

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titchers-by-the-Sea, the local chapter of the Embroiderers’

meetings open to the public each month. No admission fees.

Monthly Argentine Tango at Star Bene Italian/Argentine Restarante

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his is a night for true “Social Tango.” Order a wonderful meal from the Star Bene Argentine Menu, (or their well known italian menu), and enjoy the ambiance of Argentina and join us in a social tango dance

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he “Original” Downtown Antique Faire is back!

Vendors offer an eclectic blend of antiques and unique items.

Come and check it out! Browse through a wide assortment of treasures including books and photographs, vintage jewelry, clothing, glass and ceramic collectibles, vintage Hawaiian kitsch, turquoise, original artwork, and a whole lot of whatnot!

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eymour Marine Discovery Center presents a public lecture from a marine scientist the third Sunday of every very Friday night from month. Topics are presented in lights twinkling overhead and mid-June through August, an entertaining and easythe smell of Kettlecorn, corn the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk to-understand format, with dogs, and salt water taffy filling hosts free outdoor concerts, up-to-date photos, video, and the air! featuring hit bands from the ’60s discussion. through current day recording Science Sunday does not meet artists.

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First Fridays each month

First Friday Art Tour

Music at Skypark

Skypark, Scotts Valley he First Friday Art Tour oin us July, August and is a Santa Cruz Institute September for for our Summer Peninsula Banjo Band of Contemporary Arts event, Concert Series. managed in conjunction with the participating art venues. The orty-seven years of permusic-skypark-2 for more event takes place year-round forming in the Bay Area, over and illuminates some of the most

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caution. It’s natural to feel like you’re under a microscope during an interview or date as the month

Virgo (Aug. 24-Sep. 22) if you don’t get the answers you’re looking for. Your image is everything to mid-month, so you take great care to make sure no one is gossiping about you or talking behind your back. You know from experience that even positive words have a way of getting twisted. You’re a step ahead of everyone else late in July, which allows you to get your work done with plenty of breathing room. That will give you time to go over it a second time, upping your chances of achieving perfection.

Monarch Services, Teen Kitchen Project, Jacob’s Heart Foundation, Pajaro Valley Shelter Services, Watsonville Senior Center.

All proceeds generated at this event are donated. (If you can’t join us, please buy lunch and donate it. Donated lunches will be delivered to Loaves & Fishes.)

Be sure to order by Wednesday,

You get that boost of energy you’ve been looking for as the month begins, so what will you do with your

Libra (Sep. 23-Oct. 23)

food.

be something to look forward to mid-July, so don’t give up on love just yet. If you’re currently in a relais your number one priority late in the month, and if you want to see the hottest show, you’d better start working on getting tickets early. Use your personal connections to get the best seats in the house.

Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22)

It’s hard to make up your mind as July begins because you see everyone’s point of view. Being fair comes naturally to you, but you want to hear all sides of the story before making your following them. Your high standards might not be the same as those of your friends, relatives, and co-workers, but that’s okay. The end of the month is your time to shine, and you make things as uncomplicated as possible. There’s always a hint of mystery about you, though. The fact that others can’t quite explain you makes you happy.

Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21)

and Dessert.

You want to be alone with your thoughts as the month begins, but you can’t blame your friends for trying to pry some info out of you. They aren’t used to seeing you this introspective, and they just want to help. You hear a lot of similes and metaphors that describe your current situation almost exactly mid-month, which could inspire you to write poetry or songs. Sign up for

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and deeply cathartic. There are smiles all around when you walk through the door late in July

Saturday July 29 thru Sunday August 12

The start of the month brings great days to stick to the fundamentals. You can work on the fancy tricks another time. For now, just make sure you have the basics down because they will serve you well in the long run. You could have a lucid dream or extreme moment of clarity that guides you mid-July, so don’t shy away from making decisions based on things you don’t quite understand. Yes, you thrive on logic and reason, but there isn’t always a rational explanation for everything. Just go with it. The end of the month brings good days to touch base with old friends and colleagues. Being separated by

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Private issues take up most of your time as July begins, and while it would be nice to get

Cabrillo Festival of Contemporary Music

he Cabrillo Festival welcomes 8 different performances at the Santa Cruz Civic Center. from the end of July through the second weekend in August.

Visit

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 20)

Aquarius (Jan 21-Feb. 18)

things out without making your personal issues public. Your kindheartedness is on display mid-month, and people you live or work with may be surprised to see how loving and tender you can be. Abrupt changes shake things up late in the month, but you’re ready for the next phase of your life, whatever it may be. Bring it on!

Pisces (Feb. 19-Mar. 20)

Letting other people run the show as the month beings is a mistake. You may not want to drive when you aren’t sure where you’re going, but it’s a lot better to be behind the wheel than in the passenger

Saturday August 5 Sunday August 6

are several good ways to tell if something is real or not. Your dreams are also especially vivid, but the line between reality and your dream world are obvious once you’re awake. Working with or meeting new people late in July causes you to do some research into who they really are, but the best way to

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There’s nothing wrong with aggressively going after what you want as the month begins. You have

Church Street Fair

Science Sunday

the totally unplanned, unexplored one. You get tripped up on the little things mid-month, and losing important items is inevitable but oh, so frustrating. It would be great to just take these couple

delicious way to support these local organizations that care for families right here in our

Second Sundays Each Month California Giant Foundation

Downtown Santa Cruz Antique Street Fair

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he annual Church Street Fair offers non-stop performances on an outdoor stage with local regional vendors of artisans goods, food trucks wine tasting & more!

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ead on down to the Watsonville Plaza for the 23rd Annual Festival! Enjoy two days of pie eating contests, great music, carnival ride and plenty of strawberry treats!

Friday August 11 thru Sunday August 13 California Beer Festival

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tart the weekend on Friday with local food and peer pairing, then enjoy the Craft Beer Haven tasting on Saturday and wrap up the weekend on Sunday at Aptos Village Park!

Aries (March 21-April 20)

anyone who tries to stand in your way! Passion yields to impulsiveness mid-July, so you act without thinking more than vice versa. The thing is, you’d rather ask for forgiveness than permission, so this mindset kind of works for you. Your shyness is adorable as the month comes to a close, but you aren’t used to hanging out alone in the corner. Use your quiet time to contemplate your next big comeback.

Taurus (April 21-May 21)

You’re very aware of yourself and how others perceive you as July begoms, and you aren’t in the mood for any bad publicity. If you think someone has it all wrong, you aren’t above confronting them and setting the record straight. You’re steadier and more grounded mid-month, so you’re able to get a lot done and feel extremely proud of your accomplishments. The world will take notice in the very near future. Everyday life doesn’t seem so boring late in the month, possibly in part because of a new romantic enchantment. It’s been a while since you’ve smiled that big for no apparent reason.

Gemini (May 22-June 21)

izing is hard, body language and hand gestures say what words can’t. You don’t purposely provoke a teacher or boss mid-month, but you truly don’t understand certain concepts.

You can only say “huh?” so many times before you start getting dirty looks. Busywork and household tasks take up a lot of your time late in July, but don’t trade speed for attention to detail. You know you won’t be able to sleep at night if you just sweep the dirt under the rug.

If you’re thinking of taking legal action as the month comes to a close, make sure you consult

Cancer (June 22-July 22)

Everything isn’t as easy as you’d like it to be as the month begins, so dig in your heels and to be someplace other than your living room. You don’t get the understanding you think you deserve mid-July, and your feelings are easily hurt. Not a good combination. At least your BFF’s shoulder is available for you to cry on if necessary. You can learn a lot from other people’s opinions late in the month, but you won’t necessarily agree with everything that’s said. Agree to disagree in a peaceful manner.

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Business Guide

Featured Columnist

A Dog Owner’s Guide to Canine Flu

By Tiffany L. Mitchener, DVM

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he newspaper headlines have struck fear in every dog owner

killed two North Carolina dogs…” owners, beware the rise of canine

What is Canine Flu? here are two subtypes of flu currently infecting dogs in the United States. The first appeared in January 2004 among racing greyhounds at a racetrack in Florida; H3N8 was originally an equine flu virus, which genetically adapted to infect dogs. It gained the ability to infect dog-to-dog and quickly spread across the United States.

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contagious. It can be spread through direct contact, like coughing, barking, and sneezing. Dogs who are exposed to high dog density situations, like animal shelters, dog shows, dog parks, grooming facilities, and dog day care are considered most at risk. indirect contact, meaning that the virus can live on other surfaces, like bowls, and spread disease for up to 48 hours. Most frighteningly, a dog owner can unknowingly spread the infected dog, then petting his own dog. The virus can live on human hands for up to 12 hours. Practicing good hygiene and washing hands with soap and water between petting animals is essential.

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Dagwood and Blondie are pretty easy keepers, love their walks together, and are quite spry despite being a little older. They have shown themselves to be social and friendly with people, including kids, but would probably prefer to not expand their canine social circle.

Dagwood and Blondie are Dachshund/Terrier mixes, neutered and

the household, especially if dogs have been coughing, sneezing, or have a recent travel history. and water bowls, toys, blankets, or leashes.

available since 2009. In November 2016, a vaccine was made available for H3N2.

Two doses are recommended for an appropriate immune response. It is important to discuss your dog’s lifestyle and risk factors with your veterinarian to determine if he should be vaccinated against the canine

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