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Cover The Bridge Over Aptos Creek by Kevin Newhouse 5 6 7 8

Snowman Sculpting and Other Life Lessons

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Mom would say that Dad was always the “first kid out of the house” to build the winter snowman. My brother and I giggled about it; we knew at a young age that Dad was enthusiastic about all his works of art.

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Dad was a painter. He made the most beautiful pictures and I wanted to grow up to be just like him.

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One time Dad gave me a drawing he made of an elephant and encouraged me to color it. He watched carefully as I tried to stay inside the lines. He put his hand on mine and said, “Sweetie, don’t be afraid to go outside the lines, your ideas are too big to be boxed in.”

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Over the years I learned so much from him, and the gift of self-confidence tops the list.

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Now he needs help with meals, housework, and transportation. Living by himself has got him down and I’ve grown too exhausted to care for my own household’s needs.

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If an elderly parent depends on you for daily assistance – maybe they’re not independent any more.

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Agape Dance Academy Donates to Jacob’s Heart!

Jacob’s Heart provided 125 families with assistance and holiday cheer this past holiday season

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gape Dance Academy presented a donation of $1,950 to Jacob’s Heart Children’s Cancer Services from the 2017 Nutcracker fundraiser at the Mellow Center for the Performing Arts in Watsonville.

Agape Dance Director, Melanie Useldinger hosted the fundraiser ballet for the Heart Children’s Cancer Services and sets as a reminder to continue to support this sheart.com “Jacob’s Heart exists to improve the quality of life for children with cancer and other life-threatening illnesses by supporting their families in the challenges they face, ” said Lori Butterworth, Jacob’s Heart XO. “ For the past 20 years, Jacob’s Heart has provided emotional, peer support to hundreds of local children with cancer and thousands of their family members.

“At Jacob’s Heart, we envision a community where every child with a serious or life-threatening condition has a strong, supported and informed family empowered to fully participate in their care. We strive to inspire compassionate action within local communities, to create a safety net of support for the unique needs of each child and family.

“With the support of the Agape Dance Academy, Times Publishing and many other local community organizations, Jacob’s Heart has managed to

Agape Dance Director, Melanie Useldinger (left), Terra Crowl, Jacob’s Heart Family Support Specialist provide 125 families with essential assistance and holiday cheer during this past holiday season. Community involvement is especially important for the existence and prosperity of Jacob’s Heart, as we receive no government funding or reimbursements for services.

“In the last 12 month period, the support of our community has enabled Jacob’s Heart to provide: $364,243 in Financial and Practical Assistance for phone bills, rent, utilities, food, meals, fuel and funeral expenses; 4,018 bags of nutritious groceries delivered to homes and hospital rooms by our compassionate volunteers; and 2,570 hours of direct emotional support for families, including group, family and individual counseling for children, teens and parents enduring treatment or bereaved by the loss of a child.

“We are honored by the Agape Dance Academy’s proactive involvement fundraising for our families, and by Times Publishing for their continued community support.”

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2018 Valentine’s Day Poetry Contest

The Annual Times Competition for Santa Cruz County Residents

By Noel Smith

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hether it’s Love that has stood the test of time, the rush of young Love, or the memory of Love lost, that’s what we celebrate each February 14, Valentine’s Day. What could be more romantic than to express through your own poetry about that special Love for your loved one to read (and for our readers). So it’s time to write it and send us your poem about those tender feelings and romantic thoughts to our annual poetry contest.

Times Publishing Group is sponsoring its 18th Annual Times Publishing Valentine’s Day Poetry Contest to reward four local poets (and their loved ones) throughout Santa Cruz County and to encourage them to make public their feelings in celebration of Valentines Day. Last year’s Times Publishing Annual Valentine’s Day Poetry Contest drew poems from Watsonville to Boulder Creek. Some funny, some romantic, some

touching and some… well, you know… As usual, a winning poem was chosen for each of our three newspapers; the Aptos Times, Capitola Soquel Times, and Scotts Valley Times.

Express your love – in 250 words or less – (see “Contest Rules” for complete details) and tell the world what makes your Valentine special!

numbers, e-mail address, and for whom (fiancée, spouse, parent, child, lost love, etc.) your poem is written.

The 2018 prizes will be: A Grand Prize for the best poem about his/her successful 30-plus year marriage and Three First Place winning poems.

We welcome all submissions from the residents of Santa Cruz County. The Times

2018 Poetry Contest Rules (Open only to Santa Cruz County residents!)

Please Read Carefully rite a poem about, or to your Valentine. There is NO credit for formatting. Submit it via email to info@cyber-times.com with Poetry Contest as the Subject, or mail it to 9601 Soquel Dr., Aptos, CA 95003. Only one poem per poet and no more than 250 words and 25 lines.

Be sure to include your name, address, day and evening phone

winners as follows: South county for the Aptos Times – Watsonville, Freedom, Corralitos Mid-county for the Capitola Soquel Times – Capitola, Soquel, Santa Cruz and Davenport Santa Cruz Mountains for the Scotts Valley Times – Scotts Valley, San Lorenzo Valley, Bonny Doon, Ben Lomond, Boulder Creek Entries must be received by 5 p.m.

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Beatles vs. Stones Comes to Santa Cruz SANTA CRUZ — The debate between the Beatles and the Rolling Stones has paths on the charts 53 years ago. The argument at the time, and one that still persists, was that the Beatles were a pop group and the Stones were a rock band: the boys next door vs. the bad boys of rock. So who’s better?

These two legendary bands will engage in an on-stage, throw down — a musical ‘showdown’ if you will - on February 20 at the Rio Theatre courtesy of tribute bands Abbey Road and Satisfaction - The International Rolling Stones Show. Abbey Road’s “In My Life” show sold out the Rio Theatre in 2015.

Taking the side of the Fab Four is Abbey Road, one of the county’s top Beatles tribute bands. With brilliant musicianship and authentic costumes and gear, Abbey Road plays beloved songs against renowned Stones tribute band Satisfaction - The International Rolling Stones

The Santa Cruz show is part of a 125stop tour of the U.S., Australia and Canada and has been touring since 2011. The production includes some of the more popular songs from the two rock pioneers and covers the scope of their musical careers including Rolling Stones songs up to the 1980s.

“The fans are in for an incredible night of music!” says LeGrand.

During the two-hour show, the bands perform three sets each, trading places in quick set changes and ending the night with an all-out encore involving both bands.

There’s a lot of goodnatured jabbing between the bands as well.

“Without Beatlemania, the Stones might still be a cover band in London,” said Chris Overall, who plays “Paul.”

“There’s no question that the Beatles set the standard.”

“It’s just a fun time and a cool backand-forth nonstop show,” Overall said.

“We’re going to bring it all. It’s going to be an evening of high-energy music,” said LeGrand.

the music and style of Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and the bad boys of the British Invasion.

Where did the idea for the show come from?

“Music fans never had a chance to see the Beatles and the Rolling Stones perform on the same marquee,” said Chris LeGrand, who plays “Mick Jagger” in the show. this debate play out on stage.”

The show is family friendly and appropriate for all ages.

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he County of Santa Cruz, Regional Water Management Foundation and the Santa Cruz Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) invite you to attend: Thursday, February 1 - 6:30 to 9 p.m. New Brighton Middle School Auditorium, 250 Washburn Ave., Capitola Agenda 6:30 — Information Stations: opportunity to browse

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7:15 — Introduction: John Leopold, Santa Cruz County First District Supervisor, Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) 7:25 — Keynote Speaker: Taryn Ravazzini, Deputy Director, California Dept. of Water Resources “Sustainable Groundwater Management, A Renewed Commitment” 7:45 — Panel Discussion: moderated by John Ricker, Water Resources Director, Santa Cruz County, to include: Management Agency “Groundwater management in the

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guest speakers, readings, seminars, and an international book competition.

Immediately after the festival in November, a selection of the best tival goes on tour. The host organization in each tour location chooses a interests of their community. Each community creates a unique celebration of local adventure and adventurers. The World Tour visits approximately 305 cities annually in 20 countries, reaching over 220,000 audience members.

Film Festival World Tour for Santa Cruz Mountain Film Festival to about 400 communities around the world. From an exploration of remote landscapes and mountain cultures to adrenaline-fueled

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Be moved. Be inspired. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t miss out.

Reserve your tickets at brownpapertickets. com or in person at the Bicycle Trip in Santa Cruz. For more information visit recreation.ucsc.edu or riotheatre.com This stop on the world tour is hosted by UC Santa Cruz Recreation Department and is Program Scholarship Fund.

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Gary Griggs Earns Global Oceans Award SANTA CRUZ — The Seymour Marine Discovery Center will honor UC Santa Cruz geologist Gary Griggs with the 2018 Global Oceans Award on Saturday, March 24.

This award is bestowed annually to an outstanding individual who has made tions to ocean science, conservation, policy, or education. Past

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Griggs, a distinguished professor of Earth and planetary sciences at UC Santa Cruz, is a leading authority on coastal 10 books about the California coast and coastal issues in general, and he is a frequent resource for news media on questions of climate change, sea-level rise, coastal erosion, and related issues. Now in his 50th year at UC Santa Cruz, Griggs served as director of the Institute of Marine Sciences for 26 years. cation programs of the Seymour Marine

Discovery Center. Reservations will be accepted beginning January 4, 2018.

Overlooking the Monterey Bay, 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 hands-on learning experiences, and docents lead tours and bring marine science to life.

The Center is a community-supported marine science education center of the University of California, Santa Cruz.

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Band ‘Press Gang’ Coming To Soquel SOQUEL — The Celtic Society of the Monterey Bay will present a concert

by Press Gang, the innovative traditional Irish Music band based in Portland, Maine.

They will be performing on Saturday, in Soquel.

The Press Gang presents a bold new sound, fusing the talents of squeezebox

into a high-octane musical partnership. in traditional Irish music with their curiosity and aptitude for other styles. The joy that these musicians pour into playing music together is unmistakable and infectious. The result is a unique sound; at once energetic and sensitive, innovative and reverent.

Advance tickets are available online for $20. Reservations are also available tions@haworth.org or 831-464-9778. Celtic

Society members receive a $2 discount.

Visit www.celticsociety.org for tickets, reservations, and more information.

The Celtic Society of the Monterey Bay has its origins in 1989 when it was formed to provide opportunities for local musicians and promote Celtic music and culture around the Monterey Bay. In the early 90’s, Bob Breheney took it to a new level by bringing many great international Celtic music stars to play in our area. Now large membership, the Celtic Society of the Monterey Bay has a reputation for bringing the best of Celtic music from across the globe to our area.

Watsonville Wetlands Watch News Speakers Series: Living on the Edge lease join WWW on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, for an evening with Kim Steinhart who will present his dramatic photo journey exploring the California coast’s past, present, and probable future. Kim will share some legal, environmental, historical, and colorful personal insights, including an update

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Future of California’s Coast, co-authored with noted local coastal science expert Gary Griggs.

Kim is a former Administrative Law Judge, now marine wildlife photographer and writer who is currently working with National Geographic Books for release next year of a collection of his sea otter photographs and coastal storytelling.

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Porter Memorial Library 2018 MTA Series

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ancy Lynn Jarvis will visit the Porter Memorial Library on Wednesday, February 14 at 10:30 a.m. to discuss her various books and ones still being written. Nancy finally acknowledged she was having too much fun writing to ever sell another house, so she let her license lapse after her twenty-fifth anniversary in real estate.

Nancyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s philosophy is that you should try some- Nancy Lynn Jarvis thing radically different every few years. Writing is one of her latest adventures. She invites you to take a peek into the real estate world through the stories that form the backdrop of

murders are fictional, but the real estate details and ideas come from her experiences.

Nancy is working on book seven in the series and then plans a new series called Geezers With Tools (double entendre intended) about two retired men who start a handyman business.

One man is recently widowed and needs to fill his time, and the other thinks the business will be a good way to meet women.

The Porter Memorial Library is pleased to host Nancy since she was previously employed by the Santa Cruz County Library System and worked at The Porter Memorial Library when it was part of the county library system.

The Meet the Author programs are informal coffee hours around the fireplace where local authors discuss their works, answer questions form the

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Board of Directors is looking for two energetic, committed individuals interested in applying for Board service; one general board member and the Parent Volunteer Association (PVA) Chair.

PCS Board service is an excellent opportunity for community members to become actively involved in enhancing and overseeing public education within our county. The Board is responsible for ensuring that PCS continues to meet the goals of its stated mission and vision by governance.

audience and autograph copies of their books. The programs are free and open to the public. They are scheduled for the second Wednesday of January, February, March and April at 10:30 a.m.

Refreshments and coffee will be served with The Ugly Mug providing the coffee.

The library is located at 3050 Porter Street, Soquel. Limited parking is available behind the library. Enter from Soquel Drive into the Bagelry parking lot and drive through to the left.

For more information, call the library at 475-3326 during library hours: Monday-Friday 12-4 and Saturday 10 a.m.- 2 p.m., or visit the library website at: www.porterml.org

manage the PVA and its activities, actively support school culture and activities, think

Applicants should understand that the Board is a working, actively engaged body that meets regularly.

The ideal PVA candidate will be a leader, with experience and skills in volunteer coordination, event planning, and community building.

Additionally, they must understand

communicate, generously give time and brainpower, and fully embrace public charter school education.

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Third Concert of the Santa Cruz Symphony’s 2017-18 Classic Series

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ichard Wagner‘s celebratory and stirring Prelude to his comedic opera Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg begins our vocally themed program. The story revolves around the city’s guild of Meistersinger (Master Singers), an association of amateur poets

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and musicians who were primarily master craftsmen of various trades.

The mastersingers had developed a craftsman like approach to music making, with an intricate system of rules for composing and performing songs. The work draws much of its atmosphere from its depiction of the Nuremberg of the era and the traditions of the mastersinger guild.

The Prelude is approximately 9 minutes long.

Next is Richard Strauss‘ visionary and transcendent Four Last Songs with Metropolitan Opera star and frequent guest Michelle Bradley. The songs are “Frühling” (Spring), “September,” “Beim Schlafengehen”(When Falling Asleep), and ”Im Abendrot” (At Sunset). All of the songs but “Frühling” deal with death. Frühling, September, and Beim Schlafengehen are based on poems

by Hermann Hess. Im Abendrot is based on

felt had a special meaning for him. Strauss wrote the songs for soprano and orchestra, and died shortly after completing them. acceptance, and completeness. The four songs are approximately 25 minutes.

One Thousand and One Nights, also known as The Arabian Nights, is the inspiration for Rimsky-Korsakov‘s sweepingly epic Scheherazade, once again featuring our concertmaster, Nigel Armstrong. Korsakov wrote a brief introduction for the premiere: The Sultan Schariar, convinced that all women are false and faithless, vowed to put to death each of his wives after the razade saved her life by entertaining her lord with fascinating tales, told seriatim, for a thousand and one nights. The Sultan, consumed with curiosity, postponed from day to day the execution of his wife, and

The piece lasts approximately 46 minutes and consists of four movements: The Sea and Sinbad‘s Ship, The Kalandar Prince, The Young Prince and The Young Princess, and Festival at Baghdad.

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‘Our Community Reads’ Events Calendar O ur Community Reads — Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood by Trevor Noah #1 New York Times Bestseller ~ Winner Of The Thurber Prize For American Humor January 2018 — Wonderful picture books about bi-racial children and families in the Youth Services Room, Aptos Library.

Display of beautiful, well-written, awardwinning books selected by Julie Olsen Edwards, Director of Cabrillo College Peace and Anti-Bias Library. Julie is on the selection committee for the National Jane Adams Children’s Social Justice Book Awards & consultant to the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African-American History and Culture.

January 31st — Film Series at the Aptos Library presents “You Laugh but It’s True.” Get to know the author as we screen this documentary of Trevor Noah’s comedic rise. A compelling, insightful story and very entertaining. Popcorn provided. ~ 6:30–8:30 pm.

February 3 — Children’s Story Hour Celebrating Diversity at Aptos Library features Nancy Spangler, Master Teacher and Faculty, Cabrillo College Children’s Center and Early Childhood Education Dept. for past 22 years. Ages 2 to 5 ~ 10:00 – 11:00 am February 6 — Trivia Night at Seascape Golf Club in Aptos ~ Come and bring your book club buddies and your friends, for a knowledge of facts & trivia from Born a

Crime. Your emcee for the evening will be Supervisor Zach Friend. ~ RSVP required: friendsoftheaptoslibrary@fscpl.org ~ 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

February 7 — Delta Students Art

Pizza 1 on Center Drive, Aptos. Come view Delta School students’ art work in response to this witty, at times raw, memoir. Meet some of the student artists. ~ 6 p.m.

February 8 — Aptos Library Book Group Discussion on Born a Crime led by Judy McNeely ~ 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

February 10 — Film Series at the Aptos Library presents “Blazing Saddles” 1974 satirical western comedy by Mel Brooks.

Film expert and educator Mark Hull, will

provided. ~ 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

February 15 — Discussion Group for Book Clubs and all readers features Dr. Enrique Buelna at Aptos High School

Cabrillo College history professor, will lead a lively discussion of themes in the book. dissertation focused on Mexican-American labor activism in Southern California.

Enrique is an enthusiastic teacher: “It is my passion to inspire students to greatness and to give them an appreciation for the complexity of historical knowledge.” ~ 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

February 17 — Friends of the Aptos selection of gently used books at fantastic prices. Proceeds fund many projects that

Angeles while his father was a bit actor, stuntman, and “stand-in.” His connection vided. ~ 3:00 – 5:00 p February 13 — Film Series at the Aptos Library presents “Loving.” 2016 historical

Court decision, Loving v. Virginia, that invalidated state laws prohibiting interracial marriage. Kelsey Doyle, a digital media producer and editor, will introduce her work has been published in National Geographic, PBS, National Science Foundation, and Filmmaker Magazine. Popcorn

community. ~ 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

February 18 — Bubbles and Book Chatter at Cantine Wine Pub in Aptos.

Come with your book club friends for an informal discussion about Born a Crime.

Cantine will feature a Trevor Noah Xhosa Mimosa! 12 – 2 p.m.

February 21 — Speaker Series features Dr. Cath Byrne: “Trevor was born a crime, under apartheid.” - Rio Sands Community Room, 116 Aptos Beach Drive. A native of South Africa, Cath grew up near Trevor Noah’s home. She holds a Master’s in International Peace Studies, and post~ 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

February 24 — Speaker Series features Reverend Deborah Johnson: “Making Sense of Racial Nonsense” at the Inner Light Center, 5630 Soquel Drive ~ Founder and president of Inner Light Ministries and of The Motivational Institute, Rev. Johnson is a voice for compassion, equality, and reconciliation, her primary focus has been public policy development, and cultural sensitivity awareness. ~ 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.

February 27 — Hidden Gems Film Series presents “The Color of Friendship” at the Aptos Library ~ Based on the true story of a white South African girl who spends a semester with the family of African-American congressman Ron Dellums. ~ Popcorn ~ 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

March 1 — Poetry Slam and Art Exhibition at Aptos High School – Join us as English students present original works of memoir. An exhibition will be on display

by Aptos High art students as a competition to redesign the book jacket of Born a Crime ~ 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

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In Memoriam

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n December 23, 2017, Laura Brown, the Soquel Creek Water District’s General Manager from 1995-2012, passed away after defying the odds by leading a high quality and productive life following her diagnosis of a particularly aggressive and incurable form of cancer in early 2012.

Laura had an unwavering dedication and commitment to public service.

Through the practice of lead by example, she fostered a sense of high-morale and developed valuable and collaborative relationships within the community; and established an abiding legacy of high standards for professionalism in everything she did.

Laura was raised on a ranch in Moreno Valley, California. She learned to operate a vehicle by driving her family’s tanker truck to the bulk water station when the ranch wells went dry. Ironically, the highlight of her long career in public service was as General Manager of Soquel Creek Water District. Among her many accomplishments in that role were a state recognized conservation program, a well master agencies to address the county’s water issues.

Laura’s youth included wonderful memories of time with her grandmother piccolo in the school band, and being active sheep. Each spring, she would take in orphaned lambs from a local shepherd and raise them on a bottle. She met her husband, Jess, at 4-H camp when they were 9 years old. They shared many fond memories

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Laura Daniel Brown of summer camp in the San Bernardino Mountains (where they later became counselors together) and showing livestock at the Riverside County Fair. Laura attended the University of Southern California and boys, she fell in love with the hog farmer who was her best friend.

Laura found her calling of public when she was selected to shadow the local Congressman in Washington, D.C. The following year, she was one of only two in the nation to win the Washington Crossing Foundation Scholarship for students pursuing careers in public service.

The scholarship included a trip to the foundation’s headquarters outside Philadelphia each year until she graduated from the university. The mentorship she received from the trustees of the Washington Crossing Foundation, particularly the founder, Ann Hawkes Hutton, greatly shaped Laura’s ideals of patriotism and and highly rewarding career.

Immediately following their marriage, Laura and Jess moved to Santa Cruz County. Laura began her career here with the City of Santa Cruz. She had in every position she ever held starting with Administrative Analyst in the Public Works Department, followed by Assistant to the City Manager, Personnel Director then six years as Assistant City Manager.

Laura left the City of Santa Cruz in 1991 to take the position of Assistant City Manager of Monterey.

In 1995, she returned to Santa Cruz County to take the helm of Soquel Creek Water District. As Soquel Creek Water District general manager for more than 16 years, Brown was a mentor and community builder. She discovered her passion in water and, following her retirement, became a consultant with HydroMetrics Water Resources Inc., working with water agencies on groundwater management and policy issues.

Laura also volunteered in the community by serving on the Community Board of the Palo Alto Medical Foundation Santa Cruz since 2004 and representing that board on the Mills Peninsula Health Services Board and most recently on the Peninsula Coastal Regional Board of Sutter Health. She also was active in the Aptos Chamber of Commerce and served as president in 2013. She was recognized for her professional and community contributions by being named Woman of the Year by the Aptos Chamber of Commerce in 2003.

Laura and Jess shared a love of Zim-

babwe, Africa and the arts. After Jess had lived with a family in rural Zimbabwe while performing volunteer work, he and Laura became the sponsors of three siblings, Thelma, Trever, and Chaka Jr. Chaibweza. Since 2000, the Browns saw to the Chaibweza’s education and well being, making several trips to Africa to assist them.

When Thelma was accepted into university in Australia, Laura assumed the role of Mom to a young woman experiencing the challenges of a whole new world and college life. Eventually, Trever also looked to Laura for guidance. The three Chaibweza siblings brought treshe adored them. high quality and productive life after being diagnosed in early 2012 with a particularly aggressive and incurable form of cancer.

She was admired for her inner strength, positive attitude and spirituality. At the was so grateful for being named Woman of the Year by the Santa Cruz Area Chamber of Commerce.

To Georgeann Cowles Eiskamp and the Watsonville Rotary, thank you for presenting the Rotary Foundation’s Paul Harris Fellow recognition to her and Jess.

To the students of Aptos High School, allowing Laura to experience a Prom, and above all, a surprise selection as 2012 Prom Queen (See Photo). At the end of goes to Hospice of Santa Cruz County, Myra Smith Home Health Care, special

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friend Emma Solden and sister-in-law, Bonnie Fernandez-Fenaroli.

Laura is survived by her husband and soul mate, Jess, her mother Rachelann Daniel of Aptos, her brother Scott Daniel and his wife Susan of Houston, TX, Thelma Chibweza White, her husband James White and son Jordan James Rufaro White of Perth, Australia, Trever Chibweza also of Darwin, Australia, and Chaka Chibweza, Jr. of Chegutu, Zimbabwe.

There will be a private service for family and, later in the spring, a celebration of her life for friends. In memoriam contributions may be sent to the Washington Crossing Foundation, West Coast Scholars, Laura’s positive attitude and energy will always be remembered. Whoever and wherever she served always was the missed.

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t was announced that the Bontadelli farming family has donated $5,000 to establish a Laura Brown Memorial Scholarship Fund. In announcing this contribution, Steve Bontadelli stated, “We lost a dear member of our agriculture extended family in Laura Brown. We are very appreciative of the hard work and dedication Laura’s husband Jess has given to our farming community over the past quarter century. We were wondering how best to convey our feelings of condolences to Jess on his great loss.” Bontadelli continued, “My family donated $5,000 to establish a Laura Brown scholarship fund to be managed by the organization, Agri-Culture, and housed at the Community Foundation, to honor both her and Jess.”

The Bontadelli Family is asking anyone who feels in their hearts that this is a to start paying out and be fully endowed it takes a total of $25,000. Checks should be written to Agri-Culture (address below) with a note saying, “Laura Brown Scholarship.”

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Scotts Valley Library Exploration of Science and Art SANTA CRUZ — The Santa Cruz Public Library System (SCPL) has announced a new ongoing STEAM program for kids set to begin on January 17 and continue every third Wednesday of the month from 2 – 4 p.m. through May at the Scotts Valley Library.

The program, called CASE Art, stands This new monthly class for ages 6-10 involves kids in art by using their own creativity while learning about the relationship between art and science. Parents are welcome to observe and learn, but the art is for the kids. Every class will involve art and the science behind the art.

“Learning about the relationship between art and science at an early way is a great way to get young children on the path to academic success,” says Library Director Susan Nemitz. “And we have noticed that kids really enjoy learning from other kids.”

The class is led by Scotts Valley High School student Anna, who is in her junior year. She has fond memories of the art and craft classes at Scotts Valley Library

when she was younger and wants to create similar memories for other Scotts Valley kids.

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children and teens with cancer and their families. In one study, music therapists helped young people undergoing high-risk cancer treatments to write song lyrics and create music videos about what was most important to them.

“With the help of music therapists, these teenagers were able to identify their strengths and positive ways to cope, remain connected with family and friends, and improve communication during a challenging time,” Robb explains.

Music in Your Life

usic has been around since ancient times. It is part of every known culture. It can get your foot tapping, lift your mood, and even help you recall a distant memory. Did you know that music could bring other health benways music stimulates healthier bodies and minds.

“When you listen to or create music,

more,” says neuroscientist Dr. Robert Finkelstein, who co-leads NIH’s music and health initiative.

“Today, modern technologies are helping researchers learn more about how the brain works, what parts of the brain respond to music, and how music might help ease symptoms of certain diseases and conditions,” he explains.

Your Brain on Music he brain is a complex processing hub.

It’s the control center of your nervous system, the network of nerve cells that carry messages to and from your body and the brain. A healthy brain tries to make sense of the world around you and the constant information it receives, including sound and music.

“Sound is an important and profound force in our lives,” explains Northwestern

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but it may not be helpful for everyone.

Traumatic injuries and brain conditions can change the way a person perceives and responds to music. Some people may

that music “lights up” brain areas involved in emotion, memory, and even physical movement.

“Music can help facilitate movement,” Finkelstein explains. NIH-funded scientists are investigating whether music can help patients with movement disorders, like Parkinson’s disease. Patients with this condition slowly lose their ability to walk and move over time.

“Studies show that when a certain beat is embedded in music, it can help people with Parkinson’s disease walk,” Finkelstein says. Another study is looking at how dance compares to other types of exercise in people with Parkinson’s disease.

There’s also evidence that music may be helpful for people with other health conditions, including Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, traumatic brain injury, stroke, aphasia, autism, and hearing loss.

to do that well beyond when the music lessons stop,” Kraus explains. “A little music goes a long way, but the longer you play, the stronger your brain becomes.”

Being musical may also protect you from hearing loss as you age. We naturally lose our hearing ability over time.

In particular, it becomes harder to hear conversations in a loud environment. But researchers have found that musicians are better at picking out a person’s voice in a noisy background.

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up emotional or traumatic memories.

“It’s important for healthcare providers to identify and understand when music isn’t helpful and may be harmful,” Robb says. “And this is an area where music therapists can be helpful.”

As scientists continue to learn more about music and the brain, try striking a chord for your health. Whether you’re looking to boost your mood, stay connected to others, or improve symptoms of a health condition, add a little music to your life.

“The more we exercise our sound processing in the brain, the better the brain becomes at making sense of sound and the world around us. Music does this more than any other sound.”

Music and other sounds enter the ear as sound waves. These create vibrations on our eardrum that are transformed into electrical signals. The electrical signals travel up the auditory nerve to the brain’s auditory cortex. This brain area interprets the sound into something we recognize and understand.

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whose brains are still developing. Introducing music to young kids can positively

laying a musical instrument engages many parts of the brain at once. This

act, and language development.

Kraus’s research team at Northwestern brain development. They found that music ities, even when the training starts as late as high school.

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or what you eat,” Kraus says. “To see the as a regular, consistent part of your life. It’s never too late to add music to your life.”

conditions.

“Music therapy can take many forms that go beyond listening to music,” explains Dr. Sheri Robb, a music therapist and behavioral intervention researcher at Music therapists can use certain parts of music, like the rhythm or melody, to help people regain abilities they’ve lost from a brain injury or developmental disability. For example, a person who’s had a stroke may be able to sing words, but not speak them.

Music therapists also rely on the social qualities of music. Shared musical experiences can help a family member connect with a loved one who has dementia. Music can also be used to help young people with behavior disorders learn ways to manage their emotions.

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Cancer Tumor Treatments Are Changing L ast year more than 1.7 million people were diagnosed with cancer

unique. Scientists are now gaining a better understanding of the changes that lead to them for personalized treatments.

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fast pace,” says Dr. Patricia M. LoRusso, an NIH-funded cancer treatment expert at Yale Cancer Center. “What somebody got a year ago may not necessarily be the same treatment recommended for another person today.”

For decades, doctors have treated started, such as in the lung or colon. But

often, a treatment that works well for one person doesn’t work as well for another.

Research has revealed that each tumor has a unique combination of genetic changes. Cancer is caused by changes in genes that control the ways cells grow and survive. The cells begin to divide without stopping. They form growths called tumors, and some spread to other parts of the body.

The genetic changes that cause cancer are most often from exposure to sunlight, tobacco, and other things in the environment that can damage genes. But some cancer-causing genes can also be passed down from your parents.

These insights have led scientists to look for the unique genetic features of each person’s tumor and then attack those “Many times, we’re trying to turn are activated and that cause it to continue to grow,” LoRusso says. This type of treatment is called “targeted therapy” changes in cancer cells that help them to survive and spread.

Doctors can now send a sample of the tumor to a lab to identify important genetic changes. The doctor can then match the

SACRAMENTO — The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) widespread and at levels seen at the peak

best way to protect yourself and others Some people are at high risk for serious

already,” said CDPH Director and State hospitalization and even death including: takes about two weeks after vaccination for the body to respond fully. Vaccine

cially children younger than 2 years old ditions, such as asthma, diabetes and heart disease. complications, getting vaccinated is especially important. It is also important for caregivers of anyone at high risk including children younger than 6 months, who are

and feeling very tired accompanied by sore throat, muscle or body aches, headaches, or nasal congestion), should contact their health care provider early in the illness.

Antiviral drugs can be prescribed by a physician, and work best if started within two days of getting sick. Individuals who are not in high risk groups and who have mild illness typically do not need medical care or antiviral drugs. These individuals should stay home and avoid contact with other people.

Anyone who experiences more severe symptoms such as trouble breathing, pain or pressure in the chest or abdomen, difshould contact their health care provider or seek emergency care. respiratory illnesses, you should: with others sleeve or disposable tissue

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and kill cancer cells in their body. Scientists genes into a patient’s immune cells. Two such therapies were recently approved by ever approved by FDA. Cancer treatment is changing very quickly. Ask your doctor about the newest treatments for your type of cancer.

“It’s your right and responsibility to make sure you’re getting the right treatment, and that may involve wanting to get a second opinion,” LoRusso advises.

Most doctors welcome a second opinion. cialist and learn about your treatment options, see the Wise Choices box.

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Individuals in a high-risk group that strains and year by year.

“Vaccination will prevent infection in a large number of cases. If disease does occur after vaccination, the vaccine can

encourage Californians to get vaccinated. impacting many communities across the entire state, it is important to get

unique changes with the treatment that is most likely to help.

“There are several drugs that are now on the market that have made a huge impact in the treatment of several types of cancer,” LoRusso says.

Genetic testing isn’t available yet for many types of cancer. NIH-funded studies are looking for ways to develop targeted therapies for more cancer types.

Another approach researchers are taking is to use a patient’s own disease-

oughly with soap and warm water or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer mouth Flu vaccine is available in many locadepartments, pharmacies, health centers and travel clinics, as well as at many employers and schools.

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Proper Bare Root Planting Technique

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are root plants are less expensive, easier to handle, and easier to prune into a desired form than canned (potted) plants are. Also, they get established into the garden easier. Yes, even with less roots, they disperse their new roots directly into the surrounding soil ondary roots escaping to cans of media (potting soil).

Bare root plants have no incentive dormant, and wake up surrounded only by their new soil, with nothing else to get in the way. Canned plants might have been circling their roots within a limited volume out. Once they get in the ground, they may stay close to the familiar.

Bare root plants should not get too much of a good thing. They need only minimal soil amendment. They might like a bit of organic matter to retain moisture and to keep the soil loose while they get oriented to their new home. A bit of fertilizer would be nice too. Yet, new bare root plants should not get so much amendment that they do not want to disperse their roots beyond the planting hole.

Planting holes do not need to be very big at all. They should be wider than the roots can be spread, but not deeper.

Loosing the soil and adding amendments below will cause new plants to sink. Graft unions of grafted plants must remain above grade. Plants with big roots, like fruit trees and roses, prefer their roots to be spread out over a cone of soil in the center of their planting hole.

Most bare root fruit trees are sold with more branches than they need, so should be pruned after planting. Some might get there both to cushion the trees in transport, and also to allow more choices for pruning.

Some of us want to prune down to lower branches, while others want to prune up to slightly higher branches. Berry canes need very small planting holes, and get pruned back to only two or three buds above ground.

surface of the soil, but is not very fast about it. As groundcover, individual plants should therefore be planted only two or three feet apart. They get two to four inches deep. Hanging growth (that can not root into the soil) can cascade more than three feet downward. Silver Falls dichondra prefers regular watering and full sun or a bit of shade. tacted at tonytomeo.wordpress.com.

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Somehow, they became passé and very rare. The formerly common dichondra that such lawns were made of is now merely a resilient weed in turf lawns. But wait! We have not heard the last of this resilient and appealing perennial.

Silver Falls d i c h o n d r a , Dichondra argentea ‘Silver Falls’, has the same tiny rounded leaves, dense growth as old fashioned dichondra lawns, but instead of rich deep green, it is strikingly silvery gray. It does well enough to work as lawn, but is a distinctive small-scale groundcover, and cascades exquisitely from urns of mixed perennials or hanging pots.

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30. Between knees and ankles 35. Paella pot 37. *Artist with six 2018 Grammy Award nominations 39. *Judd who won 5 Grammys as part of duo and one alone 40. Long, long time 41. “Encore!”

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11. Russia’s 1917 abdicator 12. Did like the Titanic 15. a.k.a. dogfish 20. Allergic reaction to bee sting 22. Young newt 24. Virtuously 25. *Lin-Manuel Miranda nominated for song from this movie 26. Humble requests 27. Clumps DOWN 29. *”Million Reasons” 1. Resting place Lady 2. Locker room supply 31. Data transmission rate 3. Capital on a fjord 32. Not Doric nor Corinthian 4. Move like a propeller 33. Type of acid 5. Warm weather 34. *2018 Grammys is footwear number ____ 6. Type of settlement 36. Dwarf buffalo 7. Bowl over 38. Cylindrical building 8. Russian pancake 42. Spiral-horned antelope 9. Actress Liu 45. Same as a proverb 10. Milk’s favorite cookie? 49. Confession topic 61. Gemstone 64. Playing on the radio 65. Executive’s degree 67. Egyptian falconheaded deity 69. Located 70. Word of possibility 71. Court order, e.g.

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Five Important Things To Know About Opioids W F hile a decade ago you may not have heard much about opioids, today they make headlines daily. The nationwide epidemic crosses generations and socioeconomic lines,

neighbors.

“Opioids have long been used clinically to treat pain, but prior to the 1990s they were primarily reserved for patients with a limited life expectancy, such as for someone with cancer or in a hospice setting,” says Dr. W. Michael Hooten, a Mayo Clinic anesthesiologist and Pain Clinic specialist. “The potential problems associated with long-term use were secondary considerations.”

To help shed light on this growing national problem, Dr. Hooten lends his expert insight on what people need to know about opioids.

2) Length of use varies ollowing surgery, up to one in four patients may use opioids longer than anticipated,” says Dr. Hooten. “How long, exactly, depends on several clinical factors.”

He notes that after an operation, a patient might use opioids to manage acute are used for acute postoperative pain, patients should try to use the lowest possible dose.” After this short time period, opioids should be replaced with nonopioid pain medicines including Tylenol scheduled to be taken every six hours.”

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found that students involved in robotics are two times more likely to take more challenging math and science courses and two times more likely to pursue STEM careers.

One option to increase students’ interest in robotics is the TI-Innovator Rover,

a robotic car that introduces middle school and high school students to the basics of coding and programming. Students without any coding or robotics experience can learn to write basic programs on their TI graphing calculators that make Rover do things like draw, dance or even crash. Learn more car at education.ti.com/rover. : Seek out speakers or mentors who have real-world STEM careers, ranging from more traditional more unexpected jobs that use STEM principles every day, such as a fashion designer Encourage kids to get hands-on with these careers by having guests both show and tell how they use math and science every day. For example, students can measure and cut materials to make a circle

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and/or an illicit opiate overdose,” says Dr. Hooten. Many of those are accidental overdoses. “People who take prescription opioids will inadvertently mix them with benzodiazepines (e.g., Valium and Xanax).

Dr. Hooten warns that these two drug classes should never be taken together, as the combination can suppress the central nervous system and put the individual at risk of an accidental overdose.

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skirt, an unexpected lesson in geometry. Or they can scoop up a physics lesson on states of matter as milk transforms into ice cream.

Cook up some fun: When it comes to bucking tradition, the kitchen may not be

the kitchen is a perfect place to explore the chemistry of combining ingredients and hone math skills such as dividing fractions when splitting a recipe. : Give students an opportunity to think through a real problem and come up with a solution.

For example, challenge them to solve how they would create low-cost options for water. Through trial and error, students can learn that failure is OK and sometimes leads to a better solution.

for the signs and symptoms of addiction.”

There are many signs of over-reliance or misuse that families should be aware of.

These include an increased preoccupation with the drug, concern about the timing drug, and signs of intoxication like slurred speech and excessive sleep.

If you notice these warning signs, alert your loved one about your concerns. “This might be enough to prompt a change,” says Dr. Hooten. “Otherwise relay this information to the prescriber and tell them what’s going on. They can take the correct next steps.”

For more information on pain medication and alternatives, or to make an appointment, visit www.mayoclinic.org.

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Bring Your ‘A’ Game in 2018

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a preview of some of the safety messages we will be presenting throughout the new year as well system works better when we have a strong collaborative relationship with the community we serve.

The county’s 911 system has been very busy the last few months. Fire crews, Paramedics and EMT’s from American Medical Response, Law Enforcement personnel, Emergency Dispatchers from Netcom, State Parks perlocal Emergency Departments at Dominican and Watsonville Hospitals have all been working tirelessly to keep our communities safe, protected, and healthy.

Even after 25 years (and counting) of work in EMS and public safety, I’m still intrigued and fascinated at how our system of allied agencies work seamlessly to provide a quality end product to those in need. The system relies on a cast of hundreds to report to duty each day, and those individuals really do show up ready to bring their “A” game at a moments notice.

I should also mention the supporting cast of hundreds more who are just as important to the success of the 911 system: and our network of friends.

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They collectively provide the framework to a strong platform from which operate. While the job is stressful and at times requires great tively love what we do and are privileged to serve this great area on the Central Coast.

I’ve always believed that a strong and collaborative bond with the community is public safety organization. Just as you depend on us, we depend upon you for gaining new insight on the changing needs of your community. One critical piece of the Aptos-La Selva Fire District mission statement is to consistently innovate and identify new ways to provide service as the community changes and grows. From the implementation of Fire Service based Paramedics in the 80’s to the Aptos Aquatic Rescue Team in the 2000’s, our agency has always grown with ensure a successful and safe community.

Throughout 2018 I will be featuring new safety messages with a focus on how

ourselves in the middle of a real emergency.

For example, what do we do if we wake up at night in the bedroom and notice extreme heat What do we do if we’re involved in a vehicle What should we do immediately after a 911 for any reason, what can we expect to be

willingness to be proactive and prepared!

Our crews look forward to working with you and, if you should see them out and about, they’re always happy to talk safety and answer questions.

crews to create a safer more prepared com-

insight as to how we can work together during times of emergencies.

While being prepared for emergencies and disasters is always important, I want

derived electricity used to charge an e-bike.

“Although counterintuitive that a vehicle fueled by something as dirty as coal can be considered clean and green, the fact is that food production is much dirtier,” reports Lemire-Elmore. “All things being equal, an electric bicycle produces 8.5 times less greenhouse gases than a standard bicycle.”

Lemire-Elmore goes on to argue that considerations of the carbon impact of the

The modern 911 system and allied agencies train from a standpoint that nearly anything can and does happen. “All Risk” is a moniker we use to describe that our services truly know no boundary. We train to mitigate or address nearly any type of emergency incident you can think of.

We depend on you to help us so that we may help those in need as quickly and as

These are all critical scenarios which, with a little information and insight, can become more manageable and safer for everyone.

food we eat should take into account every step “from fork to farm” including greenhouse gas emissions from creating fertilizers, operating farm machinery, factories for processing and then transporting processed facility before being once again shipped to pantry via the way-back of your car.

In fact, the average American diet

produces .005 pounds of carbon dioxide per calorie of food produced, according to Lemire-Elmore uses this formula to assert that a bicycle commute of 15 miles each way would require the rider to consume an extra 800 calories which in turn would produce almost four pounds of carbon dioxide per day (or 1,444 pounds per year). And if you charge up your bike’s battery with renewable energy (say, from the solar panels on your roof), fuhgeddaboudit! The e-bike wins every time.

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Community Calendar Aptos Chamber of Commerce Sunday Jan. 21 thru Sunday Jan. 28

Santa Cruz Health & Fitness Week

Announcements

Invisible/Alienated Grandparents Support Group

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

Aptos ed by Dr. Pat Hanson author of Invisible Grandparents: Leave a Legacy of Love Whether You Can Be There or Not this will be a safe structured environment for sharing stories if you so choose, and learning healthy ways to deal with separation from anyone. Co-sponsored

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12:30 - 2 p.m.

Wednesday Feb. 21 omenCARE ARM-in-ARM course in Scotts Valley.

CASA Orientations to Become We welcome everyone to 2018 Business Showcase support group for women co-work with us at the library.

Advocates for Children Our goal is to provide the “Passport to Success” ASA empowers volunteers to with advanced, recurrent and metastatic cancers. Meets collaborative atmosphere of coweekly Mondays & Tuesdays, Aptos Noon Toastmasters working to a broad spectrum of people who can benefit resented by the Aptos and foster care. Court appointed special with a separate meeting every from the relationships, mutual Capitola/Soquel Chambers. advocates are everyday people that, First and Third Tuesday every ome join a dynamic, month. support and connections Register now to be a part of with just a few hours a week can supportive group of people essential to creating a thriving this networking opportunity have a lifetime of impact for a child at all levels of experience from business. to over 4000 people at http:// who has been abused or neglected. 2273 for more information and to beginners to more advanced. aptoschamber.com/wpWe’re here to help you discover content/uploads/2017/09/ your voice and share it effecBusiness-Showcase-RegistrationTuesdays tively. Everyone is welcome!

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Cabrillo Lions Club twice every month and see what you can do to help in Santa Cruz County.

earn how to safely support your body and emotions through the journey of Cancer from diagnosis to softening the impact of chemo, radiation, and Drop-in Grief Support recovering well from surgery.

12-1 pm, Hospice of Santa Cruz We’ll address nausea, low energy, weakness, digestion, o you have a problem with Overeaters Anonymous immune support, grief, stress and more. friendly free 12-step support Feel free to bring your partner group with the solution group o you have problem with with the solution. Teens and adults or care team to this free class. friendly free 12 step support group welcome. Includes compulsive available. with the solution. Teens and adults overeating, anorexia and bulimia. welcome. It will be held in the Anne Hutchinson Room. on the Cancer Journey or call 831any questions

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Santa Cruz Sons in Retirement Thursday at SLV High School. irst Baptist Church of Aptos Dues are $30 a semester. You must welcomes you to join their Monthly Meeting 3272. read music. bible study and worship every his statewide group of retired Call Teresa at 336-8637.

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Writing/Discussion Meeting men invites you to be our 6:30-7:30 p.m., Christ Lutheran guest at our monthly luncheon. info You’ll meet kindred spirits, have Cabrillo Host Lions Club a fine lunch and learn something Meetings Overeaters Anonymous new from a top notch guest speaker. o you have a problem with ant to make a difference in

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Arts and Entertainment

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Plein Air Watercolor Paintings Exhibition

Ageless Art Project

up-to-date photos, video, and discussion.

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seymourcenter.ucsc.edu geless Art is seeking volunteers to facilitate art groups Street, Santa Cruz Thursdays for seniors living in residential ptos Artist David Pfost’s plein care facility. Our Volunteers guide Lucky Steppers Modern air watercolor paintings of residents through the creative Santa Cruz County landscapes are Square Dance processes of painting, drawing on exhibit.

6:30 pm, La Selva Beach Saturday January 27 or crafting. As a volunteer you will have the pleasure of seeing Sunday January 28 residents experience meaningful t’s fun and easy to do! Friendship Songs Of Past, Present & feelings of pride and self-worth Future when completing their own art.

Class takes place every Thursday 2nd Saturday on the Farm Saturday: 7:30-10 p.m., Santa Night at our new home in La Selva Cruz Civic Auditorium, 307 Church Street, Santa Cruz Hwy 1, turns into Playa Blvd., turn right on Estrella) oin us every 2nd Saturday Street, Watsonville on the Farm for free family Volunteers Needed for the on’t miss the Santa Cruz activities. Each month we select a Monterey Symphony Symphony’s 60th season new theme to highlight historical att.net. he Monterey Symphony is agriculture with games, activities, featuring Songs Of Past, Present & seeking volunteers. If you love and demonstrations that relate. Future, featuring works by Wagner music and want to be involved, Friendship Put to Music!

We often have guest appear- and Strauss. please call (831) 646-8511 or visit 6:30 p.m., New Hall, La Selva Beach ances from farm animals like www.montereysymphony.org for llamas, draft horses, sheep, goats, more information. lasses every Thursday night. chickens, rabbits, and more! You Tuesday February 20 Beatles vs. Stones more information call Sue Harris are sure to find something fun and entertaining for the whole A Musical Showdown Cabrillo Youth Strings/ family.

Suzuki Music Program Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz new entry-level String he two greatest rock ‘n’ roll Last Thursdays each month Orchestra class 4th- 6th Grade Beginning Strings for Monthly Argentine Tango at Star the hosts tributes to the Beatles violin, viola and cello will be Bene Italian/Argentine Restarante and the Rolling Stones. Renowned Downtown Santa Cruz tribute bands Abbey Road and Students must provide their own Antique Street Fair Satisfaction — The International instruments.

Rolling Stones Show engage in his is a night for true “Social a musical showdown of the hits.

Tango.” Order a wonderful meal he “Original” Downtown “Beatles vs. Stones – A Musical from the Star Bene Argentine Menu, Antique Faire is back! Vendors Showdown” performs on February (or their well known italian menu), 20 at the Rio Theatre at. The show and enjoy the ambiance of Argentina and unique items. Come and check is family friendly and appropriate for all ages. and join us in a social tango dance to it out! Browse through a wide music from the Golden Age of Tango. assortment of treasures including books and photographs, vintage jewelry, clothing, glass and ceramic collectibles, vintage Hawaiian Stitchers By The Sea Meetings kitsch, turquoise, original artwork, and a whole lot of whatnot!

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The Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour will exhilarate you with amazing big-screen stories.

Your January Horoscope Aquarius (Jan 21-Feb. 18) perfect time to give in to those urges after months of feeling them be suppressed. You are free to be completely uninhibited in your quirkiness. The general mood lightens up mid-month, paving the way for some major forward progress. You aren’t tied down to the conventions that seem to hold most people back. Being a trailblazer isn’t without consequences, but the pros far outweigh the cons. in touch with people if you maintain your complicated, intricate tangle of friends and colleagues.

Pisces (Feb. 19-Mar. 20)

with your heart. You identify with the need to be safe and secure, and you seek these feelings out with great urgency. Short-term relationship challenges are highlighted mid-month, and the main thing to remember is that just because someone doesn’t want to spend 24/7 with you doesn’t mean they don’t love you. This can lead to some great insight into bettering the relationship (both romantic and enough what you have up your sleeve, so there’s no need for any big announcements.

Aries (March 21-April 20)

you back from doing too much damage as your inner rebel pokes you in the ribs. Your love life takes an interesting turn mid-January. You’re a rule breaker, and you aren’t interested in anything of the moments lead to some seriously good memories. Go ahead and make plans, but don’t be surprised when you get sidetracked and end up going in the opposite direction than you initially intended.

Taurus (April 21-May 21)

Your family and other loved ones are very dear to you as January begins. You do what’s necessary to protect them and your close personal relationships. Domestic happiness and security are your top priority, and you have no hesitation about setting aside other projects to focus on them full time. You feel the go-ahead to make some outside-the-norm moves mid-month, and it feels kind you as the month comes to a close, but playing detective has its own share of headaches.

Gemini (May 22-June 21)

You have a lot to work with early in the month, including the determination to stick with a relationship that has lately been fading. Everything might not work out exactly the way you’d like, but no one can say you didn’t try. Some impromptu urges are brought out mid-month. It would be nice if we could act on our impulses whenever we wanted to, but don’t forget to be a responsible and practical citizen. All forms of communication are a go late in January. You sure do love your social media presence, but what would happen if you traded in your plethora of

Cancer (June 22-July 22)

Let’s be honest, you’re probably never going to be a hardcore dissident, but you might branch out in your own way as the month begins. Doing something completely unusual can be pretty cool! It isn’t that you don’t have a sense of humor, but mid-January you don’t see the point in making jokes when there are actual critical discussions to have and crucial decisions to make. The less people know about your private plans as the month ends the better, and telling even one unsuspecting soul (including your trusted BFF) could compromise the mission. But distractions are everywhere,

Leo (July 23-Aug. 23) Mid-month sees situations getting real serious real fast. Following the rules might not be the most fun, but coloring outside the lines (willfully) has its own set of unpleasant consequences. balance. It’s nice to sit back and watch everything start to come together.

Virgo (Aug. 24-Sep. 22)

the system seems to be in the air. Good luck is on your side, but don’t push it! It’s time to be Communication takes on a secretive tone late in January, causing you to dissect every message you receive while holding your own cards very close to the chest. If someone wants to know any of your deep, dark secrets, they’ll have to prove themselves worthy of them, and then some.

Libra (Sep. 23-Oct. 23)

It isn’t every day that you feel like a powerful force, but you feel invincible as the new year begins. There may be times when you’ll have to hold back so you don’t overshadow the subtleties of the moment, but you could get used to the reactions around you. You aren’t in a rush mid-January, because you’d much rather see a venture through to completion and make sure it’s 100 percent accurate than rush and turn in an inferior project. If you’re in the right place at the right time late in the month, you can be of service to someone else, and the rewards will far outweigh the challenges. Going above and beyond isn’t expected, but it’s so very appreciated.

Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22)

You can be a bit of a loner, but as January begins, having a cozy dinner with the people you love gathered around the table for good food and conversation is your ultimate happy place. The question to ask yourself mid-month is, “Am I doing this because I want to or am I trying to please a planner, but there’s a lot to be said about enjoying spontaneous moments. Let loose for once!

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Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21)

else that you have the intensity to go the distance makes them dig in their heels as well. You may not another. It’s tempting to get caught up in simultaneous storylines, but it’s more satisfying just to focus on one. Your mood is suddenly lifted in the last days of January, and you have renewed optimism going

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 20)

You aren’t entirely comfortable being the kind, compassionate person you might need to be as the new year begins, but keeping that in mind will help you be a little more understanding when the occasion calls for it. You aren’t ever going to be the warm, fuzzy type, but you aren’t made of stone

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Featured Columnist Addressing the Needs of our Local Seniors

By Zach Friend, County Supervisor 2nd District

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ver the next two decades California’s senior population is expected to nearly double.

In our County, our growing senior population faces a number of challenges - many of which will require renewed commitments budgetary and otherwise to ensure we meet them.

A few months ago the Seniors Council and Area Agency on Aging for Santa Cruz and San Benito Counties held a Solutions Summit that looked into some of these challenges and proposed some potential solutions.

Here is a small overview of those issues and ways that the County, the large can work to address them.

Over 25,000 Santa Cruz County seniors do not have enough income to pay for their basic needs. Many

costs in general (costs not covered by

A number of local seniors have noted they’ve had months where they choose between prescription medication and food based on limited incomes and increased costs.

A local survey also highlighted challenges with access to behavioral health for seniors, especially as it relates to issues around isolation and depression. More than 1 in 3 seniors cited in this survey have concerns about isolation and mental health challenges.

What are some possible soluOne major issue, understandably, is housing. For the senior population, ways that allow for the ability to age in place, increased creation of seniorStephens development) co-housing options, accessory dwelling units

costs – which has increased local homelessness in people age 50 and up – and rising medical, transportation and food costs are all having a recent survey, 90 percent of local Meals on Wheels participants say there’s a time each month when they don’t have enough money for food.

Additionally, many seniors surveyed locally noted that paying lenge. As dental care isn’t covered

by Medicare (and even though it was recently restored through MediCal) many seniors are without dental coverage all together. On top of dental care, paying for health care

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homes and more deed-restricted equation. Put simply, there is a need for an increased supply of housing, those with very limited income and

creation and working – even through the courts when necessary – to manufactured home parks.

Other solutions include improving behavioral and mental health access throughout the County and providing low and no cost options for dental care. Expanding access to low and no cost oral health throughout the County and local

their numbers and partnering with

County have been working on this issue.

This is just a short list of some of the challenges facing our local senior population. Even though great work is being done every day on this

options. Additionally, the County

government, much more needs to be done.

The County has been stream-

housing rules to encourage more

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Of course, there’s no question that an electric bicycle, however it’s powered, is a far better mode of transport when it comes to environmental impact compared to any of the other choices as well—even walking.

According to research by Mirjan Bouwman Netherlands, travelling one kilometer by bike (electric or conventional) requires of energy, while travelling the same distance by foot requires some 15 to 20 w-h.

(Meanwhile, covering that kilometer in a train requires 30 to 40 w-h and over 400 w-h in a car with just the driver.) An e-bike needs only about 10 percent of the energy required to power a car, and is 13 times

JOHN WAYNE: Really a Mellow Fellow!

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ell, not the John Wayne but he is our John Wayne (A242795) and we are his fans! This little dude packs a huge amount of swagger into his tiny body. Weighing in at under six pounds, he is perfectly portable and eminently adorable. While Chihuahuas often get over-looked, we know he is a super star!

One of our Shelter volunteers reported back after a sleep-over: “John is stressed at the Shelter but in a home he was really mellow. He was great in the car, loved going for walks, and had zero issues with the two big dogs at my house. John was friendly to all the people he met and was comfortable in a home situation. There was no barking while he was with us. When it was time to go to bed, he did a little happy dance at the foot of the bed and then burrowed into the covers.”

John Wayne is a six-year-old, neutered/male, white and brown, Chihuahua.

To adopt your new friend, visit one of the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter locations, or their website at www.scanimalshelter.org.

than rail transit.

The fact that it might be even better than riding a conventional bike when it comes to your carbon footprint might be just the impetus you need to justify spending the extra dollars for a newfangled “battery-assist” bike. If everyone knew that you were being even more environmentally friendly by NOT pedaling up that steep hill, who wouldn’t go for

Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter has two full-service, open-admission shelters: Santa Cruz Location ( : 1001 Rodriguez St., Santa Cruz, 95062 Hours: Daily 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Wednesdays: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.

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

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“The Edge is an important reminder that life in nature can only survive if we accept our responsibility to be good stewards.”

This talk is from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Fitz Wetlands Educational Resource Center. Admission is free but you must reserve a seat online at www.watsonville wetlandswatch.org — For more information email ria@watsonvillewetlandswatch.org.

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pouring millions of dollars into improving infrastructure for bikes and new routing apps making biking safer and more fun, now is a great time to embrace the idea of a two-wheeled commute. Maybe it’ll even convince you to get rid of that car altogether ...

Contacts: “The Energy Cost of Electric and Human-Powered Bicycles,” www.

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noon (with breaks for birding!) and will supply the gloves, tools, and a snack. Meet at the Fitz Wetlands Educational Resource Center.

Additionally, WWW would like to announce that this year’s World Wetlands Day celebration would take place on February 4 at Ramsay Park. Join WWW for a morning of planting trees and celebrating the beautiful Watsonville wetlands!

The festivities begin at 10 AM with tree planting, followed by kid’s games at 11 AM. Free snacks and prizes for a photo contest (details TBA) will follow. We hope to see you there!

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