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Aptos High Theater Presents

PRIDE AND PREJUDICE

The Aptos High School’s Theater Department brings to life Jane Austen’s classic tale Pride and Prejudice, playing at the school’s Performing Arts Center, opening Oct. 20.

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The classic show takes place in England’s Regency

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Spurred by several events over the past year, including project advocacy

by Santa Cruz and Monterey counties and Congressman Jimmy Panetta, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has reinvigorated and accelerated the Federal Flood Risk Reduction Project on the Pajaro River, with the ultimate goal of improving levee protection for local homes and businesses.

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Cover Aptos High Theater Presents Pride and Prejudice 5 6 7 8

Community News Pajaro River Levee Project Ramps Up for PVCHT

9 National Program developed by the Administration on Aging 10 Maginnis Earns Recognition for Volunteer Service 11 Dientes Shares Vision for the Next Five Years 12 Driscoll’s is Food Industry Donor of the Year 15 16 17 Ocean Heroes Honored at ‘Toast The Coast’ 18 19 21 23 24 Improving Your Cybersecurity 26

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Pride and Prejudice will be held in the Performing Arts Center of Aptos High School starting Friday October 20 and will continue for Saturday Oct. 21, Sunday Oct. 22, and the following Thursday, Friday and Saturday Oct. 26, 27, and 28.

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Through the course of the play, the girls are spurred on by their mother, Mrs.

The play Pride and Prejudice features production crew of 10.

Cover Photo (From Left) Parise Zeleny (So.), Nico Viñuela (Jr.), Sara Pedro (Sr.)

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purred by several events over the past year, including project advocacy by Santa Cruz and Monterey counties and Congressman Jimmy Panetta, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has reinvigorated and accelerated the Federal Flood Risk Reduction Project on the Pajaro River, with the ultimate goal of improving levee protection for local homes and businesses.

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the federal levee system totaled more than The 2016-17 winter demonstrated the Pajaro Valley, reminding residents of historical levee failures and the dangers posed Congressman Jimmy Panetta said. “I am working diligently with senior leadership at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, in partnership with Santa Cruz County, Monterey County, the

losses,

tional damage and displaced hundreds of residents, while 2016-17 storm damages to

and the community of Pajaro, on this project and have made it a top priority and will continue to push this project forward while protecting the interests of my constituents.”

The U.S. Army Corps’ San Francisco District plans to release a Draft Feasibility Study and environmental documentation in late October, with the ultimate goal of moving into the initial stages of design and project construction as soon as July 2018. The draft reports include a description of the Corps’ recommended improvements for flood risk needs,” Monterey County Supervisor John Phillips said. progress, we will continue to advocate to ensure that this project remains a priority community and federal support we remain hopeful that we can move this project toward construction,” Santa Cruz County Supervisor Zach Friend said.

Public involvement in this process, including input and support, will be critical in getting the project built and improving from Santa Cruz and Monterey counties, Pajaro Valley residents, business owners, farmers, and any other interested parties to attend a community forum prior to the Corps’ release of their draft reports.

“The surrounding community is understandably concerned about the levee and has really come together and worked hard to get the project to this point. Public participation is such an integral part of successful development of a project that will protect our diverse

several intended to provide an update on the project and a description of what to expect over the next year. Additionally, the meeting will allow interested parties to become reacquainted with the project and will provide a channel for critical public input.

If you have any questions regarding the meeting or if you are interested in having your name added to the interested stakeholder list, please contact Mark Strudley, Flood Control Division Manager for Santa Cruz County Flood Control and

River Levee Project Thursday October 19,

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hosted a fundraiser for two important sources of local cancer care and support services on Saturday,

percent of all sales were donated

Dick Peixoto and his wife Marisela were inspired to support Dominican when their family was touched personally by a diagnosis of cancer. All support from their sponsorship goes directly to expanding each of the programs Resource Center, which is housed within the Mary and Richard Solari Cancer Center located at

Suzy Katz Cancer Resource Center Heart Children’s Cancer Support Services. ported Dignity Health Dominican Hospital as a Presenting Annual Healthcare Sponsor since 2014. Co-owner of the Cali-

next to the hospital.

“Our wife, and mother, was

cancer attacks a member of one’s The Peixoto family supports Dominican’s Katz Cancer Resource Center because we are continually impressed by the comfamilies in our community. Help us to help those who support the cancer survivors this together.” groups led by oncologist specialists for patients, caregivers, and children of those with cancer including their popular Fireside Chats, as well as lung cancer screenings.

Last year Lakeside Organic and Caliservices to 294 children with cancer and

counseling sessions for families in treatment and those who are bereaved home and hospital visits homes and hospital rooms honoring milestones, birthdays and anniversaries -

+ Hands, a free, three-day weekend camp for children with cancer and their families.

These two organizations provide and their work is vital to the health of our community. To learn more about programs please visit dignityhealth.org/dominican. If you would like to make a personal donation, please visit supportdominican.org.

given and/or coordinated. utilities, gas, groceries, meals, funeral assistance and other necessities

cancer and their siblings

34th Annual Evening Of Wine And Roses for PVCHT

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and staff are pleased to announce

Roses fundraiser, scheduled for Friday, p.m. at the Crosetti County Fairgrounds.

This annual gala unites Santa Cruz Mountains vintners, local restaurateurs and caterers, and generous members of our community in a lively harvest celebration that promotes good health. celebration of the fall harvest,” says Caitlin

Health Trust’s tradition of highlighting the abundant blessings of this fertile region while raising resources that help promote good health for all residents of the Pajaro Valley.”

As always, this year’s event includes tastes of distinguished wines from more than 20 Santa Cruz Mountains wineries alongside gourmet hors d’oeuvres provided by more than a dozen local

and collectibles, original art and special wine varietals.

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Valley will be displayed, with rose bouquets on sale. ticipate in exciting live and silent auctions featuring gourmet dinners, unique gifts Aptos Times / October 15th 2017 / 7

Community Briefs Ageless Art Project

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geless Art is seeking volunteers to facilitate art groups for seniors living in residential care facility. Our Volunteers guide residents through the creative p ro c e s s e s of painting, drawing or crafting.

As a volunteer you will have the pleasure of seeing residents experience meaningful feelings of pride and self-worth when completing their own art.

A vital part of this program is exhibiting the art in public venues throughout the County, allowing community members to

fsa-cc.org/ageless-art-exhibits/ for a list of current and upcoming exhibits.

To become an Ageless Art volunteer Family Service Agency of the Central Coast Assistant Program Director Sondra

Project at www.fsa-cc.org Agricultural History Project Wins Prizes in Burrito Bash Car Show he Agricultural History Project is proud to announce its participation in the

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Car Show. This past weekend we entered our Tractor & our Jeep in the Car both vehicles entered. Come visit us every

second notice will be given once the Master Plan draft is posted for review online. & HOA mailing lists will also receive agendas via email, as soon as they are ready to distribute. If you wish to be added to one of the District mailing lists, please contact

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eluxe Foods of Aptos is participating in a “Shopping Program Partnership” to raise money and awareness for the Friends of the Aptos Library.

For each dollar you spend at Deluxe many activities and good works that the Friends provide to the community and to our district’s schools.

All you have to do is mention “the Aptos Friends” to the cashier.

Recently the Friends purchased an outdoor book drop for the Aptos Library to make it easier to return books. Stop by and take a look at the water-wise garden that was just installed will be introducing a new program called, “Our Community Reads” that will create a shared experience through a single book.

They are planning several community events developed around the themes from the book to be held in February and March.

Stay tuned…

For information about these and other

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the public to attend & comment at a Special Meeting/Study Session to review the proposed District Master Plan on

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Dominion

Court,

A full agenda and draft copy of the proposed Master Plan will be made available on our Dis-

support for the homeless, and issues of poverty. He will also help acknowledge those doing outstanding work addressing homelessness locally.

Smart Solutions to Homelessness is an education and advocacy group committed to equity and justice for those experiencing homelessness. Its mission is to build community will for collaborative action to reduce and ultimately end homelessness in Santa Cruz County through promoting proven, successful models and solutions.

Community Recognition Event

Smart Solutions to Homelessness SANTA CRUZ — Smart Solutions to Homelessness, a community-based initiative committed to reducing and ending homelessness in Santa Cruz County, is hosting its second annual Community Recognition Reception on Sunday,

Visit www.smartsolutionstohomeless ness.org Like us on Facebook at www.facebook. com/SmartSolutionstoHomelessness

The San Lorenzo River established a new 1, 2016, more than 92 billion gallons has

Manager, who tracks the numbers. “It demonstrates how variable annual weather and water conditions can be on the Central Coast.”

SANTA CRUZ — Registration is now open for the eighth annual Santa included a recommendation to “bank” through aquifer storage and recovery October 28. Entertaining costumes and booth décor are encouraged. Cash prizes Choice, Most Tasted, and Most Original teams. Two types of chili are eligible,

pump excess river water to Soquel Creek of Soquel Creek’s over-drafted groundwater supply.

“Though just two years ago we had

The entry fee for amateur cooking onstrates the potential for ASR and In Lieu during normal to wet years,” said Rosemary Chili Cook-Off T-shirts, and a complimentary parking pass. A portion of all proceeds from this year ’s event will benefit Leo’s Haven, an inclusive wheelchair-accessible playground being planned for Chanticleer Park in Santa Cruz.

Admission is free. Visitors can watch chefs prepare their chili, and for

tasting starts at 1 p.m., and winners will be announced at 4 p.m.

11 a.m. to 7 p.m. the day of the event. The Casino Arcade and Neptune’s Kingdom will also be open. boardwalk.com/chili.

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SANTA CRUZ —

million gallons.

“In just the last few years, we’ve seen

as well as vote for the People’s Choice Lakes Church, 2701 Cabrillo College Dr., Aptos.

This event celebrates the achievements taking place in our region to address homelessness. It will focus attention on the

San Lorenzo River Sets

Twin Lakes Church,

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our extensive collection.

Aptos–La Selva FD District Master Plan Meeting

County and recognize those individuals and groups making this vital work happen.

Keynote speaker, Assemblymember

Community News WATSONVILLE — Pajaro Valley Prehas announced its upcoming 2017 Heroes In Prevention Award winners to be honored at a ceremony on Thursday, October 19. The ceremony will feature keynote speaker Congressman Jimmy Panetta, and local food and refreshments.

PVPSA’s focus on children, youth, families and community at large the organization will be honoring individuals who have demonstrated a commitment to prevention in the

Pajaro Valley. These award recipients have demonstrated a passion for the empowerment of others. They apply their skills to bring forth opportunities for individuals and for the community at large. PVPSA believes that it is time the community recognizes them and acknowledges their time, passion and skill to help others.

Awards will be granted to Heidi Jacobson, an after school coordinator at HA Hyde Elementary School, Suzanne Smith who is the Director of Student Services for PVUSD, Ruby

Rhea DeHart Vasquez, a Parent Education Trainer also of PVUSD, Captain Jorge Zamora of the

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Pajaro Valley Prevention and Student Lifetime Community Prevention Hero Award.

Community members and supporters are welcomed to join PVPSA

A Matter of Balance: National Program developed by the Administration on Aging

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he Volunteer Center of Santa Cruz County, the Seniors Council, and Village Santa Cruz have teamed up to increase safety and prevent falls for local seniors.

Falls are the leading cause of fatal and non-fatal injuries for older Americans. In Santa Cruz County, Senior Programs Service low cost opportunities to participate in “A

developed by the Administration on Aging, is designed to reduce the fear of falling and increase activity levels among older adults.

The Seniors Council brought their inaugural workshop series to a close on Friday, September 22 with twelve participants successfully completing the four-week course.

During the course participants had the opportunity to set realistic goals to increase activity, learn how change their environment to reduce fall risk factors, and to practice simple exercises to increase strength and balance.

“Falls prevention education can be life-changing, not just for the older adults that participate in these events, but for their loved ones, and even our community,” states

Individuals interested in registering or as part of our year-round commitment to supporting older adults in Santa Cruz County,” states Volunteer Center Senior Programs Coordinator Tara Ireland.

“Our goal with all of our Senior Program Services is to support seniors in maintaining their independence and connection to com-

org/events-2/matter-of-balance-workshops/ The deadline to register for the next

The schedule of all community workshops will be listed on the Volunteer Center website as they become available this fall.

Additional workshops are in the works for November, December 2017 and January 2018.

have concerns and anxiety about falling and because of this begin to restrict their activities.

safety,” continues Ireland.

Seniors who are concerned about falls, have fallen in the past, or who are interested strength are encouraged to attend this free workshop series.

Ceballos. dence and sense of balance grow amongst working with more seniors in the coming months,” continues Ceballos.

Center of Santa Cruz County will launch the next round of workshops starting on October 17. Classes will be held twice a week at the

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Community News SANTA CRUZ — Scotts Valley resident Patrice Maginnis has been selected by the Volunteer Center of ference Awards winner in a process that highlights individuals, groups and businesses that do the most to transform Santa Cruz County through volunteerism. Patrice will be an honored guest at the Volunteer Center’s 2017 recog-

opening doors and creating engagement where it was once impossible for people who are blind or visually impaired.

Patrice’s background in teaching, being a founding member and lead singer of Opera San Jose and performer in numerous concerts, her demeanor and condition position her as an excellent technology guide for Vista Center clients.

goes beyond by teaching others how to increase their independence with today’s ever-changing technological advances, ” Vista Center Executive Director Pam we are very fortunate to have her as part of our team.

October 27 for her volunteer work with Impaired.

Legally blind since birth, Patrice lost the remainder of her sight in about

and ideas that have helped develop and grow Vista Center’s vibrant Technology

and Visually Impaired in Santa Cruz.

Santa Cruz, she turned to Vista Center for computer training that enabled her to continue working until she retired in As a way to give back, she began her next career as a volunteer, with Vista teaching experience to her delivery of technology skills for clients, Patrice has helped Vista Center establish and run a series of tech-user related classes and workshops for people who are blind or visually impaired. Additionally, she has done an in-service for Apple store employees in Monterey about access technology.

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Tickets can be purchased online

Proceeds from this annual Health Trust fundraiser support health promoting programs and healthcare access for underserved Pajaro Valley families.

This year, the Health Trust is holding

from the Volunteer Center. Patrice is incredibly deserving of this prestigious award.”

Visually Impaired is the premier regional one-stop resource provider for vision loss rehabilitation. For more a range of comprehensive services to empower clients to embrace life to the fullest through evaluation, counseling, education and training in Santa Clara,

course complemented by lunch with wine pairings for a party of eight, a behindthe-scenes tour of Santa Cruz Naturals Medical Cannabis dispensary followed

of six, and a collection of unique wines, original artwork, getaways, and other extraordinary dinner parties.

In keeping with an event tradition established in 2008, the Health Trust has commemorative poster, available for purchase at the event. The original painting used to create this year’s poster was contributed by mural artist Jaime Sanchez highest bidder during the event’s exciting live auction. generosity of participating wineries, restaurants, rose growers, artists, volunteers, local business sponsors and thousands of community residents. These diverse benefactors have contributed invaluable support over so many years,” says Health

way in bringing tech to those with visual impairments vides young clients with tools, the future they dream of and that it is possible. for, and an educator in, the communities it serves through outreach, corporate in-services, and public transit counseling.

To learn more about Vista Center for the

event proceeds help to ensure access to healthcare services and health-promoting programs for underserved Pajaro Valley families.

Founded in 1998, the Health Trust works to improve health and quality of life for all residents of the Pajaro Valley.

The Health Trust’s current funding priority factors; oral healthcare and education; promoting careers in the health professions; and ensuring access to healthcare.

For more information about the Pajaro Valley Community Health Trust or An -

Participating “I am so proud to live in such a generous community.” major special event fundraiser of the Pajaro

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evaluations resulting in recommendations to enhance remaining vision with devices, services and support.

counties.

“At Vista Center we know vision loss need not be a barrier to independence. Patrice embodies this vision and

takes home half the cash raised through

addition, a live auction will feature a two-night stay for up to 10 people in

assesses client needs and develops a plan of action for teaching skills that enable independence.

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Community News SANTA CRUZ — A full moon was rising as 170 guests gathered at Dientes Community Dental Care’s main clinic on healthy smiles to the low income community in Santa Cruz County. The event celebrated Dientes’ roots and honored one

After purchasing and renovating its consolidated operations and reached

dental chair in her name.

Dientes Executive Director

Laura pediatric wing.

new Live Oak medical-dental clinic in partnership with Santa Cruz Community Health Centers as part of the Oral Health Access Strategic Plan. State Senator momentous occasion.

Founded in 1992 by Dr. Catherine

Dental Center. clinic at the Homeless Services Center and the expansion of the Outreach “A quarter of a century later with a addition of care at 12 Head Start sites.

among others, Dientes started with volunteer dentists. Many hands had a part of

Doyle, Dr. Ira Lubell, Rama Khalsa, Susan Stuart, Dr. Jim Jacobson, Edie Nelson, Sr.

of our underserved neighbors is still core surgery specialty care and convened a steering committee to develop and launch the Oral Health Access Strategic Plan.

10,600 patients through more than

all the support from the community that has helped us come so far and we continue to look for new opportunities to expand access to care.”

“I am proud of Dientes and the impact we have on the thousands in our com-

munity that need quality, comprehensive care,” commented Marcus. “I am also proud of the Oral Health Access Santa Cruz County steering committee, which will have a collective impact on tens of thousands low income kids, adults and seniors in our community. Moreover, I am excited about our shared vision and partnership with Santa Cruz Community Health Centers through which we can serve another 7,000 patients.”

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Community News

WATSONVILLE — In a roomful of from all corners of Santa Cruz County on Friday, October 16 Second Harvest Food

based Driscoll’s.

McCrea presented the award during the Partner Agency Conference held at Twin Lakes Church in Aptos.

Elected tions to mark the honor, including Congressman Jimmy Panetta, the new House Representative for California’s 20th district, Assemblymember Mark Stone, and several local mayors and supervisors.

Since 2007 Driscoll’s has donated raspberries, and other berries, greatly increasing the amount and variety of fresh

feed members of the community most in need of food.

“Donations from growers, distributors, and other food industry companies like Driscoll’s are a major reason Second Harvest healthy meals,” Elliott-McCrea explained.

Driscoll’s also supports the California invests deeply in the communities where they grow. Their employees are frequent ville operations, helping to sort and pack programs.

Second Harvest’s 12th annual Partner Agency Conference is titled “Insights for

their clients. That produce is distributed

food pantries, recovery centers, group

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agencies the opportunity to strengthen their networks, build capacity, share ideas, and attend a range of workshops.

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thirty-eight seconds, the Mariners earned

Coach: Ashley Tennant Aptos def Harbor 3-0 (25-16, 25-9, 25-15)

for the winning goal. Kristin Malone 2 goals, 2 assists Aptos def Soquel 3-2 (25-18, 19-25, 17-25, 25-21, 15-13)

Hewitt 17 Assists, 12 Digs; Dana Foley 4 Aces; Chloe Manor 16 Assists; Peyton Dueck 18 Digs Aptos def St. Francis 3-0 (26-24, 25-15, 25-20) Aptos def Santa Cruz 3-1 (20-25, 25-23, 25-16, 25-4) Aptos def Scotts Valley 3-0 (25-7, 25-12, 25-17) Aptos def Mt. Madonna 3-0 (25-19, 25-22, 25-20) Aptos def San Lorenzo Valley 3-1 (25-13, 15-25, 25-12, 25-9)

Coach: Cody Gilbert Carmel 5 – Aptos 3 Stevenson 8 – Aptos 5 Christopher 10 – Aptos 7 Santa Cruz 15 – Aptos 5 Soquel 11 – Aptos 4

Coach: Bill Tsudama Aptos def Santa Cruz 158-172

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Coach: Mark Knapp Aptos 9 – Carmel 2 Aptos High School earned a 9-2 win against Carmel HS improving

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Community News SANTA CRUZ — An expert panel will provide a perspective on the future of coho salmon during the annual Ken Norris Memorial Lecture at the Seymour Marine Discovery Center on Tuesday, October 24,

free event.

Central California coast coho salmon Santa Cruz County is at the southern end of their range. Thanks to the hard work there are still coho in Scott Creek today. As winters to prolonged droughts, what will changing conditions in our local streams future? Come learn about this local salmon species struggling for survival on the edge of its range.

The 2017 Ken Norris Memorial Lecture will be moderated by Kate Roberts, -

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ralist, teacher, and conservationist, Kenneth S. Norris. Norris was a professor of natural history at UC Santa Cruz for 18 years. His legacy includes helping to found UC Santa Cruz’s Long Marine Laboratory and the campus’s Institute of Marine Sciences. He is nationally known for his pioneering research with dolphins and his fornia’s Natural Reserve System. He was a key author of the federal Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972. The lecture is sponsored by Naomi Kirschenbaum.

National Marine Sanctuary, the Seymour Center is a “living classroom� featuring exhibits, aquariums, touch pools, whale skeletons, full-scale elephant seal models, the Ocean Discovery Shop, and unsurpassed ocean vistas. The aquariums and exhibits feature the everyday tools of ocean exploration and focus on research conducted by scientists locally and around the world. Interactive stations provide handson learning experiences, and docents lead tours and bring marine science to life.

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The event, entitled Entertainment

we love playing on our readers’ nerves, and how do we build a story where suspense is one element of many?�

panel discussion led by Laurie R. King

and authors is one of the greatest things about library work,� says Library Director Susan Nemitz, “and we are delighted to have Laurie R. King back with so many talented colleagues.�

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at the Civic Auditorium, with the UCSC Center for Labor Studies and the Economic

week includes tours, discussions, clinics and pop-up services to address local housing issues and explore solutions to the Santa Cruz housing crisis. Community members and local organizations are invited to host events during the week to spark discussion and move toward housing solutions.

the UCSC Department of Labor Studies research project, “No Place Like Home.”

New research explores the commonalities and complexities that create the housing crisis. The data presented will highlight the last segment of surveys from

in our community are complex and challenging to address, but we will begin from a place of action today that will ultimately lead to long-term housing solutions and

the housing issues and needs of Santa Cruz County, the Housing Advocacy Network is comprised of a diverse group of collaborators, allies and partners such -

public will join us in support and action, and we look forward to conversations leading to solutions that will make housing in this community viable for everyone.”

Partnership, MidPen, California Rural Legal Assistance, and others. Community multiple housing crisis factors, including the disparity between the true cost of living and the earning of average wages,

tions are costly, expensive and slow to blossom,” said Cancino. “This is a reality that demands change as we seek to begin ability through direct action and tangible solutions.”

Together with the Housing Advocacy

of whom are housing insecure or facing homelessness.

public to participate in a week of dialogue that will catalyze a concrete movement toward alleviating the local housing crisis.

To host an event, contact Nancy Abbey

families and communities is real and in need of immediate action, the solu-

and to be placed on the Santa Cruz Community Calendar.

More information about the Housing

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Adult Day Health Care; Lift Line; Child Development Division; Child & Adult Care

Live Oak Family Resource Center; Nueva Vista Family Resource Center; and Mountain Community Resources.

To learn more, please visit www.communitybridges.org.

SCCAS Helping Disaster Homeless Pets

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Tens of thousands of residents have been displaced, with

burden on local animal shelters, many of which were already near capacity, to care for lost pets until they are reunited with their families.

SCCAS has placed an emergency call to foster volunteers to ask that they take in what pets they are able in order to make more space available at our shelter to house animals arriving this week. To free up additional space, SCCAS has also adoptions to make more space in our dog kennels and cat condos.

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All adopted pets are already spayed/neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped.

“Homeless Pets” page 18

Community News SANTA CRUZ — Every year, Save Our Shores honors three exceptional leaders in ocean stewardship around the

partnership turned out thousands of citizens to sign protest postcards that were mailed to the Coastal Commission, -

prestigious awards.

“I think a lot of people that came to the Save Our Shores campaign events

tuary Steward of the Year received honors at their largest annual celebration, Toast The Coast, held at the Seymour Marine Discovery Center in Santa Cruz.

Recipients were recognized after an introductory speech before an audience of blymember Mark Stone, CA Secretary for Natural Resources John Laird and retired Congressman Sam Farr.

were having sand essentially stolen from was a great learning opportunity for a lot of people and it encouraged them to get involved themselves,” said Patagonia’s Environmental Coordinator, James Farber.

Ocean Heroes of 2017, as they exemplify

Ali Eppy ave Our Shores Sanctuary Steward of the Year award recognizes an extraordinary advocate who goes the extra 1,000+ miles to spread ocean health awareness in our community, Ali Eppy, a steward for the

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Vision of Clean Shores, Healthy Habitats tributions to the Save Our Shores mission will have lasting impacts here in the MonDirector, Katherine O’Dea.

Dr. Edward Thornton r. Thornton has worked tirelessly for more than a decade to expose mass man-made erosion associated with the Cemex Sand Mining Operation just north of Marina State beach. His research provided Save Our Shores and Surfrider Monterey

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coastal sand mining operation in the United States in June of 2017. Fundamentally, the

starting the investigation process, I was subsequently joined by Surfrider Monterey and the very loud voice of Save Our Shores, that could not be ignored, and ultimately the State Lands and Coastal Commission acted… I don’t know what I’m going to

Patagonia, Santa Cruz t the heart and soul of this company is the spirit of corporate social responsibility and a love of the great outdoors.

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to stage special events that rally our community around a purpose.

In 2017, Patagonia worked with Save Our Shores on several occasions.

Their store became ground zero for the

almost every Save Our Shores Activity.

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WATSONVILLE —

utensils and napkins. Kaiser Permanente is donating 2-ounce bottles of hand sanitizers to each package.

County is sending 200 care packages

counties. A donation from chases, which employees of its Central Coast division will pack for shipment on Thursday, October 19.

“Our hearts go out

Santa Rosa will receive the shipment and distribute the packages to people in evacuation centers and other emergency housing situations in Sonoma County.

As of Oct. 12, 2017 the northern part of the state have destroyed more than

Morse, Senior Manager of the Central

nearly the size of New York City. Tens of

here on the Central Coast are so thankful that in partnership with Second Harvest, we can provide some level of assistance

homes. About 4,400 are in shelters and will cials said.

packages will contain pull-top canned meals, including chili, beef ravioli, tuna, and spaghetti, together with the plastic

organizing aid to support the communities served by the Redwood Empire and Napa

“Second Harvest Food coming together and working alongside one another to help those in need,” said Jan Kamman, Second Harvest’s Director of Corporate and Community Relations. “That is the greatest strength of Santa Cruz County.”

Second Harvest communities rally and mobilize in the critical hours and days after a disaster in the aftermath of the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake which devastated parts of Santa Cruz County. Second Harvest received as many food donations in the two weeks following that disaster as it normally did in a year. The donations fed those left homeless following the earthquake.

hunger and malnutrition by educating and

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winter storms were a reminder that we must all be ready to either shelter-in-place or evacuate, sometimes with little or no warning.

Families should have emergency plans in place that include household pets. This

minimum of three days of food and water for all family members, sturdy shoes, per-

required medications, and comfort items for children and pets. also include sanitation items such as litter boxes and litter for cats and plastic bags for waste cleanup. Visit our webpage for malshelter.org/disaster.

Most importantly, if your family has to evacuate, always take your pets with emergencies, it is often unclear when they will be able to return. Please consider the safety of your whole family, pets and people alike.

The event will take place at the Downtown Library, 224 Church St.

on topics related to mysteries all over the out about other events being held during

welcome.

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Community Restoration e invite you to help restore wetland habitat as part of our fourth Sat-

Mica J. Hall Joins the Board of Directors ica Hall, a Dean at Defense Language Institute, recently joined the

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will work from 9 a.m. to noon, and we always make time for birding or a short gloves, tools, and yummy snacks.

Presentation: The Underwater World of Point Lobos lease join us when Jerry Loomis, retired park ranger and state park diver, leads us on an underwater adventure to learn about a part of Point Lobos seldom seen by park visitors.

Jerry created this presentation because of a question often asked of divers as they

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did you see down there”? The curiosity of visitors to know what exists in the world below the water urged him to start taking underwater photos and share what Jerry feels is the most amazing dive spot in the world.

Jerry Loomis was a ranger, diver, and docent coordinator at Point Lobos for 22 years beginning in 1980. He is currently a Docent at Point Lobos and the Point Lobos Summer Adventures program which ranger turned Interpreter. The highlight of his career was acting as the Point Lobos Docent Coordinator, seconded by his job as a State Park Diver in the underwater portion of Point Lobos.

a way to give back to the community.

Mica has a strong personal interest and belief in preserving the unique ecological habitat of the area through education and collaboration with other community-minded organizations.

As a career educator, she believes the way to change the present and the future is by educating children, and supporting them in taking the lessons they have learned back to their families, who, in turn, make better choices for the community.

Mica’s professional background is in foreign language education and sociolinguistics and she is a strong advocate for enjoying and preserving the natural beauty

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r. Tod C. Anderson is proud to announce a new logo, website, <www.riodelmardental.com> and business name, Rio Del Mar Dental. Dr. Anderson and his team love the new name community.

They say that when you visit Rio Del Mar Dental, your smile is their top priority. This smile comes from good dentistry and knowing that their entire team is dedicated to providing you with the personalized and gentle care that you deserve.

This includes providing information that helps their patients to make informed decisions about their oral health needs.

understands that going to the dentist is not my favorite thing and they go out of their way to — Jane

always friendly and welcoming upon arrival. In the chair, they always make sure you are comfortable and not in any

pain. Situations are always explained thoroughly. Procedures are always completed quickly and I’ve never had to wait very long to be worked on like I’ve experienced

Dr. Anderson feels every patient experience is an opportunity to improve someone’s oral health and decrease the

anxieties that can be associated with dental

dental work can be very comfortable with the numbing that we have available and in combination with sedation protocols that are easy for the patient to use.”

He worked for six years in Silicon Valley during the late nineties in technology, health care, and pharmaceutical sales before deciding to change professions

enhance oral health knowledge and care.

His team is dedicated to their patients as they provide the best oral health care

and every patient has a unique situation and their own individual needs, providing a custom oral health care plan for each patient is our goal.” Dr. Anderson and his team are thankful to live in such a great place to work.

Dr. Anderson

second chance learning a new profession that combines healthcare, craftsmanship, hand-skills, people-skills, and being your Anderson was the opportunity to give back to his community and provide service to others. His training gave him the skills that modern dentistry requires and Dr. Anderson strives to treat every patient as he would members of his own family. He is an avid surfer and enjoys the outdoors as well as family time with his wife and two enjoys having all his family and friends in the Santa Cruz area.

Dr. Anderson continues his education with courses on Invisalign, Conscious Sedation, Implants, Implant dentures, CAD/CAM dentistry, and restorative courses to increase his skill set. He also enjoys developing new products to 20 / October 15th 2017 / Aptos Times

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anta Cruz County District Attorney Santa Cruz County Superior Court

environmental prosecution.

According to the District Attorney’s

disposed of an underground storage tank and related hazardous waste on March 1, 2016 at a construction site at Aptos Village in which

and subsequent inspections conducted by investigators from the County of Santa Cruz Health Services Agency - Environmental Health Division found the violations. environmental consultant to perform subsequent soil testing, obtained permits for the removal of the tank, performed remediemployee training regarding the proper handling of underground storage tanks.

violations in the future. These amounts are in addition to the administrative penalty ronmental Health Division.

throughout the investigation and quickly responded to enhance their policies and procedures designed to eliminate the improper disposal of underground storage tanks and hazardous wastes at its construction sites, including additional

Environmental Health Division and complied with all of its directives in cleaning up the site at its sole expense. The Division issued a “No Further Action Closure” letter remediation of the site is needed.

District Attorney Rosell stated, “It’s environmental regulations are closely fol-

Health Division issued a letter stating that no remaining detected chemical concentrations exceed applicable levels and there was no further action needed at that time.

example to set and illustrates that our any unlawful actions, and in protecting the environment and the citizens of Santa Cruz County.”

CAL FIRE Suspends All Outdoor Burning MORGAN HILL — Due to

Santa Cruz counties Santa Clara Santa Clara.

This burn suspension bans ALL outdoor burning including camp-

all outdoor open burning within the following CAL FIRE Units or Contract

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Featured Columnist Viable Public Transit Options for Santa Cruz County Residents

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hree years ago, in 2014, Santa Cruz METRO, your county public transit

that METRO was not doing a good job,

with insolvency being a real threat within

less in sales tax revenue than forecasted from 2008-2014 This required METRO to spend non-recurring revenues to maintain its level of bus service. Due to this economic downturn, METRO was unable to maintain

reduction in September 2016, and the challenges in meeting service needs during the harsh winter of 2016-17.

However, with community support including the voters’ passage of Measure D, UCSC and Cabrillo College funding of student bus pass programs, and other factors, we are currently on a path to longThis summer, METRO adopted a new

buses, almost 60 need to be replaced.

Despite these enormous challenges, and contrary to inaccurate assertions in

plan, which will not draw on its limited completed a Comprehensive Operations Analysis that helps us target new service. been able to add new service to our system.

portation sales tax measure which is threatening to limit METRO’s ability to provide the reliable bus service our community needs and wants.

For the immediate future, two new funding sources enabled METRO to

budget that we can now re-allocate to help -

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million annually; and, that are projected to provide an additional “Metro” page 24

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he Friends of the Aptos Library is rolling out a new program called, “Our Community Reads.” The idea behind “OCR” is to foster community unity by creating a “shared experience” revolving around engage the entire community, including students at all levels.

The book will be announced December 1.

The book for “Our Community Reads” was selected by over 40 members of the community, including civil servants, educators, and business owners. They voted from a chosen by the Friends of the Aptos Library

Soon, one book will be revealed as the “chosen” book, we are encouraging all readers to get The winning book will December 1.

During the months of February-March there will be a series of community events designed to highlight various to have speakers and/or an perhaps a competition of some sort, discussion groups, and plenty more. the community from Aptos High, Cabrillo, Families, etc. The program will highlight the library, bookstores, and the joy of become involved in the planning and rollout

Crime, by Trevor Noah; and The Radium

intend to make this an annual event.

For information on how you can

Find out more about this and other projects

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Reel Rock 12 Film Festival at Rio Theatre: November 10

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his November, get ready for climbing’s greatest

action, big laughs, and pure inspiration. Featuring Margo

deep water soloing stage, and more.

Reel Rock Film Tour comes to Rio Theatre in Santa Cruz on November 10 at 7 pm. Tickets can be purchased

up-and-coming free soloist with a donut addiction; the The Reel Rock Film Tour brings the best in climbing tions across the globe. Reel Rock shows are spirited events where climbers and outdoors lovers come together to celPrize giveaways, appearances by top climbers, and fundparty at Reel Rock events.

Above The Sea — Chris Sharma remains the world’s

heart-stopping plunges into the sea, he will establish what may be the world’s hardest deep-water solo climb.

ropeless above the sea. Ten years after his generationMediterranean island of Mallorca where he discovers a beautiful, sweeping wall with small holds running up its face. If he can link the moves, and endure the numerous

This suspension of burning will be pression resources committed to the large For more information on how you can help spare the air for Santa Cruz County

Climbing Gym language.

or www.mbuapcd.org.

CAL FIRE is asking residents to including maintaining a minimum of 100 feet of Defensible Space around every home.

For additional information on pre-

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here was a time you could run a small business with a bank account, a telephone, an Internet connection and some sort of physical base. These days, cybersecurity has been added to this list as a necessity nearly every small business owner needs to consider. This is especially

highly sensitive information.

IT security to guard against the next cyber according to a global survey conducted by Citrix. In addition, 74 percent of businesses say they need a new IT framework to improve technical and complicated nature of cyber attacks, many small business owners don’t understand the enormity of these threats, and most learn the hard way.

For example, Dr. David Krier, whose through fraudulent withdrawals, learned against these attacks. His organization was not reimbursed for the money the

cyber thieves stole. The situation is not drastic rise in phishing scams. In 2017, 200 organizations were victims of a phishing scam that resulted in the theft of the data of several hundred thousand employees. happens when big companies like Equifax or Target are attacked, many small business owners mistakenly believe that only larger companies are at risk of a security breach,” says Nate Spilker, vice president, product management at Citrix. “The fact is, the majority of cyber attacks will have a detrimental impact on small businesses if they do not have a cybersecurity plan in place.”

Cybersecurity is a very real and very serious matter, but the more you know about it, the better you can prepare against an attack. These seven steps lay the groundwork for establishing an advanced to better guard against the ever-present reality of a cyber attack.

1. Assess current security tools our company’s data is only as safe as the technology it employs. Instead of thinking how well protected you are, consider bringing in an outside consultant to expose your vulnerabilities. This will help you to honestly analyze the current tools your company uses and understand where you can improve.

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t can be challenging for a small business

the cyber threat is so real and potentially devastating, hiring knowledgeable and experienced security personnel might be the most important step you can take to protect your business.

3. Encrypt your data ou may trust your personal photos and music to the web, but your business’s and your clients’ data raises a whole

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other host of concerns. Many businessclass cloud services employ encryption technology, which transforms data in an indecipherable code that can only be between secure destinations.

4. Think beyond passwords t’s safe to say most people are unable to remember all their passwords. Not only are passwords cumbersome, but poor password practices can create major security problems. In fact, 91 percent of security professionals think passwords will be a thing of the past within a decade. Many security experts now recommend user authentication technology to make protecting data

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The loss of a community bus service that provides over 24 / October 15th 2017 / Aptos Times

and add new security risks to your company.

A solution that takes into account many security measures involves implementing a

tomers and 20 million business users, Citrix has developed their systems to be easy to use and capable of handling all

signing as well as remote desktop access that integrates with common business apps more collaborative and productive. They will also be able to work from anywhere, on any device, at any time.

6. Create and enforce a standard IT policy setup, contractors working remotely

Together, these new funding sources have allowed METRO to maintain its current level of bus service, helped

capacity incrementally in the most needed corridors, and expand daily hours of service where possible to increase the rider’s ability to access jobs and other trips which don’t

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like Citrix ShareFile.

5. Use a consolidated platform y implementing a secure, companywide tool such as Citrix ShareFile, which

economy and the environment. Every weekday, approximately 17,000 trips are made to access jobs, schools, medical,

buying new, clean energy buses.

METRO is on a road to recovery due to strong support from the community. As we make changes in the future, we will build on the input we have received and zealously follow the directions of the priorities laid out by the voters.

or a bring-your-own-device policy, make it a priority for employees to understand the security risks involved with using unapproved applications.

7. Be proactive tay updated on the latest developments and concerns in the cybersecurity landscape and how you can improve your company’s defenses. For instance, take the time to review how the ever-expanding

use METRO’s on-demand, accessible-van service ParaCruz.

METRO continues to need and welcome the support and partnership of other agencies in the County, as well as the support of the community. Together we can ensure a future where METRO provides a viable bus service alternative to that of the private automobile for those who need, as well as want public transit.

user experience with security, ShareFile safeguards data through leading industrial security standards.

To learn more about small business tech-

Featured Columnist

By Ryan Peters, Fire Captain Aptos / La Selva Fire District

trained on managing and mitigating a wide spectrum of incident types. For example,

and fortunate enough to spend the last 18 years of my life providing public safety and service to this Paramedic from 2000-2014 and now presently as a Fire Captain with the Aptos-La Selva Fire District, I have been blessed to be a part of an organization steeped in rich

John Hancock, Samuel Adams, and Paul Revere. her way to prominence in New York. Molly

and they’ll be all too happy to tell you that this is indeed the best job in the world.

As we get into fall, I wanted to switch gears a bit and talk about the history of the American Fire our time machine and go back to the times of the US colonies. public places was banned by In

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rials, emergency medical incidents, mass casualty incidents, terrorism, active shooter incidents, vehicle accidents, while at the

place with the men and, using drag ropes,

same time focusing on public outreach programs and prevention. All of this is based on a mission of providing a safe community for the citizens. A safe and prepared community is a successful community.

The American Fire Service responds to

annually.

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immediately recognized and included in the company for her service and bravery. Other unteered in Pittsburgh during the 1820’s and Lillie Hitchcock

Amsterdam member of the Knickerboxer

The professionalization of the American Fire Service was the result of the invention of who would then shake loud wooden rattles to alert townspeople of the danger.

companies, and public demand for improved -

Franklin was truly a founding father of the Fire Service. His ingenuity and push for bringing community together for

departments, most cities and municipalities The modern Fire Service has come a

on how modern Fire Departments operate bucket brigades. In the 20th Century, the -

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he American Association of Uni-

Cruz County held their membership luncheon honoring Tech Trek Scholarship the Seascape Resort.

Five 8th grade girls from schools throughout Santa Cruz County were Trek Camp at Stanford this past summer.

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cesca Lorenzini, Mission Hill; Leila Dagan, San Lorenzo Valley; Emily MarschallNiswonger, Aptos Jr. and Antonia Torres-Tinoco, Lakeview competed through essays and interviews explaining why Math and Science were important to them.

Each girl shared an experience from attending the luncheon.

Keynote speakers for the luncheon were Professor Campbell Leaper, PhD Department Chair, Psychology, UCSC and opmental Psychology.

Professor Leaper and Ms. Starr addressed some of the reasons that girls and women remain underrepresented in many math-intensive Currently Professor Leaper and Ms. Starr are conducting studies related to gender and STEM. One project is examining the impact of a summer science

internship at UCSC for high school students on girls STEM motivation, while another is considering how high school girls involvement in STEM-related extracurricular programs may foster a sense of group belonging. They are also collaborating in a project exploring how biology classroom experiences may predict undergraduate women’s and underrepresented

students’ sense of belonging and motivation in STEM.

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friendly free 12 step support group with the solution. Teens and adults welcome. It will be held in the Anne Hutchinson Room.

Announcements

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Salad with Candied Pecans, Dried Cranberries, Pickled red Onions, Pea Shoots and Sherry Vinaigrette. include a silent and live aptoschamber.com for more information.

someone else’s addiction. Please join us at our Sunday evening

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special guest speaker Santa Cruz County Sheriff Jim Hart.

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his statewide group of retired men invites you to be our guest at our monthly luncheon. Second and Fourth Thursdays You’ll meet kindred spirits, have a fine lunch and learn something new from a top notch guest speaker.

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Feel free to bring your partner or care team to this free class.

Please come fed; water is available.

Limited Seats. Please register

org a national organization that provide information and support to grandparents who feel alienated or estranged to their grandchildren.

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compulsive overeating, anorexia and bulimia.

Located in the Gazebo Room.

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foster care. Court appointed special advocates are everyday people that, with just a few hours a Street, Santa Cruz. week can have a lifetime of impact recovering from debting on for a child who has been abused or one’s business. neglected.

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support group for adults grieving Plymouth Street, Santa Cruz the death of a family member or a friend. This group is a place of Santa Cruz’s themed where you can share stories, learn dinner and program will feature tools for coping, and receive Stan Stevens discussing “The support from people who care.

For more information, please call there were many interesting and colorful characters. Menu will feature Chicken Schnitzel.

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co-working in the company of fellow Santa Cruz freelancers, independent professionals, remote workers, creatives, startup founders, community organizers, ideators and more.

Members share group readings and insights, discuss history, and Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds, universal themes found in his lease contact the Agricultural plays and writings.

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co-work with us at the library.

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vereaters Anonymous is a Free, Friendly 12-Step group for those who have a problem our community? Join the with food.

Cabrillo Lions Club twice every Visit www.santacruzoa.org for month and see what you can do to current times and locations of help in Santa Cruz County.

Please RSVP cabrillolions@ gmail.com

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“Santa Cruz Mountain Parks Foundation.”

For additional information call

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Arts and Entertainment

jewelry, clothing, glass and ceramic collectibles, vintage Hawaiian he First Friday Art Tour is a Santa kitsch, turquoise, original artwork, Cruz Institute of Contemporary Arts event, managed in conjunction with the participating art venues. The event takes place year-round and illuminates some of the most talented local artists from local galleries.

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County Fairgrounds Students must provide their own oin us every 2nd Saturday on the Science Sunday does not meet instruments. in December. For more info visit Farm for free family activities. lasses every Thursday night. For Each month we select a new theme seymourcenter.ucsc.edu For more information contact Nancy to highlight historical agriculture with games, activities, and demonstrations that relate. ances from farm animals like Last Thursdays each month First three weekends in October llamas, draft horses, sheep, goats, Saturday October 28 Santa Cruz County pen Studios features artists entertaining for the whole family. from all over Santa Cruz Check our website and Facebook County. This year, South County ring your appetite and join the artists present the opening fun as both professional and weekend, October 7-8, North his is a night for true “Social amateur chefs work their culinary Tango.” Order a wonderful magic and compete for the title of 21-22 is the encore weekend.

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Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) you strive for the best, you don’t have to settle for less. You love to keep secrets, and you have very tight lips mid-month. If a friend tells you a juicy tidbit, they can bet that you aren’t going to days to make personal agreements or close business deals, especially since you have a keen eye

Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) seem so bad. You’re able to have a good time no matter what you’re doing, especially if the end result gives you a feeling of accomplishment. You love to laugh and joke around with friends mid-month, but be careful not to hurt anyone’s feelings. Playing pranks can have unintended negative results, so try to play fair at all times. Late in October brings perfect days to downsize,

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 20)

You’ve got your mind on your money and money on your mind early in the month, and you seem to attract it easily. This is the perfect time to set up crowdfunding or secure independent seem like the more you try to get in touch with someone, the more miserably you fail. It could be your chosen mode. If texting isn’t working for you, switch to actual oral communication. on the back for all of your successes. Did you ever think you’d have this much to celebrate?

Aquarius (Jan 21-Feb. 18)

Your dedication to your chosen cause is admirable as October begins. If they hand out awards for most charitable contributions, your name will be at the top of the list. An astonishing news blurb catches your eye mid-month, and you can’t wait to do more investigating. There must be more to the story, and you’re determined to dig until you get to the bottom of it. The end of the month brings productive, satisfying days, when all seems right with the world. It doesn’t take

Pisces (Feb. 19-Mar. 20)

You put your imagination to good use as the month begins. If you can dream it, you can achieve it. Make a sketch or outline of what you want to do and proceed from there. Problems in a friendship mid-month are distracting, especially when you have other things to do. Try to make repairs before you move on to anything else. That relationship is too important to ignore for long.

You’re a “do the right thing” kind of person late in October, and very little will deter you from doing what you know you need to do. It isn’t the easy way, but at least you can sleep at night.

Aries (March 21-April 20)

Your inventiveness gets you where you want to go early in the month. Thanks to your creative how to get started. Your bravery is admirable mid-October, and you take great pride in your special abilities. Enter a talent show or try out for a play. If you don’t get the green light, you probably aren’t showcasing what you can really do. There’s pressure to perform late in the month, but you’ve got it under control. You’re strong-willed, and nothing is going to stand in your way.

Taurus (April 21-May 21)

aren’t already part of a local, national, or global charitable movement, this is the time to join one. Amusement pairs well with romance mid-month, so take your partner or date to an amusement park or enjoy playing board games at home. You don’t respond well to people telling you what to do late in the month, but you might need extra guidance to get the job done. Ask for help when you need it, but otherwise work on your own as much as possible.

Gemini (May 22-June 21)

There’s an ethical side to things early in the month, and you aren’t about to go against what you feel is right and moral just to please the crowd. Your path is clear and you aren’t going who are in your mutual admiration society. It’s still fun to pursue a long shot, but it’s more

Cancer (June 22-July 22) edge. You have an incredible sense of balance that carries you through almost every precarious situation. Your dual identity shows itself mid-October, but you have enough energy to cover you solve a work or school problem once and for all. You don’t have to be the smartest person

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month, and you may be surprised that the simplest things in life really do give you the most pleasure. That knowledge won’t stop you from being your typical over-the-top self, but at least you know deep down that you don’t have to put on a show all the time. You have some very rational, sound reasons for your actions late in the month, but a friend isn’t hearing what you have to say. You can’t please everyone.

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Libra (Sep. 23-Oct. 23)

You don’t stress out too much when your daily schedule gets interrupted early in the month don’t be afraid to step outside of your comfortable bubble. The further you venture away from your usual surroundings, the more amazing things you will see. You could begin a new emotional journey late in the month, but there’s no way you can prepare for what’s to come. Spiritual growth

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in 2017-18. The strategic planning process, called “Vision Santa Cruz County,” will work community to establish a long-term vision for our plan will set a course of action through high-level overactionable, goals and objectives to meet those focus areas.

There is always a concern that these types of plans will sit on the Supervisors has committed that this multi-year plan, and shorter term used to inform our budget development to ensure the community needs and goals outlined in plan are implemented.

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From a timeline perspective, outreach and engagement will occur throughout the fall, with a presentation of the draft vision, mission, of Supervisors in the winter, formal goal setting in the spring, and then by the end of 2018.

Why is a strategic plan helpful? orking with the community to identify our community’s strategic direction will prioritize use of limited resources, set expectations and measurable objectives, help cope with environmental uncertainty and change, and provide an objective basis for programmatic and policy evaluation that currently does not fully exist.

One thing that I think is an important component of a strategic plan is working toward a perforsimply, having a tool to support data-driven decision-making and inform the budget process. Are our investments working? Should programs be reformed or improved?

How do we best invest in improved outcomes?

One path we’ve discussed two-year budget combined with a two-year operational plan to carry out the County’s strategic plan operational plan would provide the County with a work plan of measurable objectives and action steps to meet these objectives.

The second two-year budget and operational plan would implement performance measures, which would allow the community

programs and approaches. The strathis process. sign up for updates on the strategic planning process at www. santacruzcounty.us/sp or email the County with questions or comus. Additionally, you can sign up for updates using the County’s free Citizen Connect mobile app.

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thumping begins, take a few deep, relaxing the thymus gland, an essential part of the lymphatic immune system. It is responsible for the maturing of infection-

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Since recovery seemed to remain an issue, Shep was sent to recuperate in foster care, to continue to adjust to being a three-legged dog. Shep got a second chance by being brought to the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter.

Fostering a Shelter pet is an amazing way to support that individual animal and the work that the Shelter does. Opening your heart and home to a pet in need for a while they wait for a family to adopt them, allows that pet time to relax, heal, or simply grow up, as well as making space at the Shelter for other pets in need.

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in our bone marrow. In newborns the thymus is quite large and very active, but after puberty it begins to shrink.

Despite the fact that an adult’s thymus gland has slowed way down, it can be stimulated to perform better. “Thymus thumping” has anecdotally been associated with temporary increases in energy levels as well as improving immune function if practiced daily.

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tap up and down the sternum starting just below the collar bone level and going down two to three inches and back up again. Conseconds while taking slow, regular breaths. to three times a day and more often if you have been exposed to sick people or are (This article is not meant to replace medical advice or medical care for immune system conditions.)

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