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Mueller Scholarship Program The Santa Cruz Symphony is now accepting applications for the 2018 Mueller Scholarship Program. These scholarships help needy and deserving young music students pay for youth ensembles, private lessons, or music will award a total of $12,000 in scholarships, with individual grants ranging from $300-$1000.

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Happy Birthday Watsonville!

Celebrating 150 years of Progress and Change at the City Plaza land that Watsonville now occupies. This tribe settled along the Pajaro Dunes since the land was fertile and useful for the cultivation of their plants and animals.

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Community News Mueller Scholarships Given to Local Students – Santa Cruz Symphony Applications Due by April 1 Parks Plan Available For Review HopeTHRIFT Opens New Super Center in Watsonville

Snowman Sculpting and Other Life Lessons 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.

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

9 Concert for Aromas Grange 10 News from Watsonville Wetlands Watch 11 A Diamond in The Rough – Monterey Bay Horsemanship & Therapeutic Center 12 Cabrillo Grad Designs 2020 Olympic Mascot 13 15 CHP to host Tip-A-Cop for Special Olympics 16 Museum of Curious Perceptions 17 18 RTC Supports SB1 Transportation Revenues 19 County Surpasses $20 Million in Road Repairs 20 Master Gardener Classes in March 21 ‘Let’s Cruz’ Sweepstakes 22 Giant Berry Farms 23 tions More Common in Hispanics 24 Local Sports 15 Aptos High School Scoreboard

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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.”

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

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Cover Story “150 Years” from page 1 memorates the event. On October 15, the

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big bird along the side of the river that they then named as Rio del Pajaro, or River of the Bird. This river now is now the divide between Santa Cruz and Monterey Counties.

Watsonville is located on the Rancho Bolsa del Pajaro to Sebastian Rodríguez in 1837.

In 1847, the second to settle in what is now called the Pajaro Mountains brought people to the area to acres of property for farming and ranching that would shape the economy of the valley.

Watson arrived in the Pajaro property of Sebastian Rodriguez. Watson laid out a township near the Pajaro River

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and festivities that celebrated this community’s rich and vibrant apple industry.

In keeping with our 150 years of community building, what better way to celebrate than a birthday party at our HisWe will have live music, cake and special activities for the whole community to enjoy. Many other events are planned throughout the year, such as a Wine Beer and Art Walk, a community concert and a time capsule event.

To support this year of celebration, the “150 Club.” Community members and families can donate $150 dollars to help fund the festivities. The funds raised will be used to fund the birthday celebration, the time capsule and special

changed its name to the City of Watsonville. anniversary of Watsonville’s incorporation on March 30th, 1868. Over these last 150 years, Watsonville has seen many

the lead vocalist for the Legendary Rock Band Santana.

Community members who wish to participate in the “150 Club” will have their family portrait placed in a commemorative book that will be saved in the time capsule and will receive a limited edition

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Throughout our City’s history, many have worked together to build and shape our community.

Sebastian Rodriguez and his family donated a large portion of our historic City Plaza in 1860. Soon after, the community of our newly established City started a movement to beautify our City’s center.

The Native Daughters of the Golden West were an integral part of transforming the plaza, removing and burning the eucalyptus stumps and bringing in 800 loads of sand from the Pajaro River to

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During this same time, the Pajaronian newspaper wanted a fountain to be part of 1920’s on Second St. (Left to right) John Marini, Pete Marini, Charles “Chick” our Plaza and they were Arbanas, Bill Marini, John Lasich, Danny Marasovich

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as Watsonville, the name remained.

Watson lost his claim against the Rodriguez family and left in 1862. The community was incorporated as the Town of Watsonville on March 30, 1868 and named

donate the fountain to the City of Watsonville. Charles Ford’s family donated $400 to help fund many of the improvements in 1890.

By the turn of the 20th century, Watsonville was becoming one of the most important locations for apple production in the United States. The community rallied together to fund the new bandstand, which was built in the center of the Plaza

by Granite Rock for $1,590.

By 1909, Watsonville held the title as largest Apple Annual event worldwide. Thousands of people from all over the country and world rushed to Watsonville to

If you have any questions regarding any of the Watsonville 150 Celebrations or fundraising

See you at the City Plaza on Friday, we are all proud of being a part of today!

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Mueller Scholarships Given to Local Students

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SANTA CRUZ — The Santa Cruz Symphony is now accepting applications for the 2018 Mueller Scholarship Program. These scholarships help needy and deserving young music students pay for youth ensembles, private lessons, or music camps. This year, the Symphony’s

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of $12,000 in scholarships, with individual grants ranging from $300-$1000. “[My student] was able to use the funds to take private lessons which not only advanced her skills, but has raised her “Not only does she attend all practice seasons for Intermediate Band at Westlake, but she tutors beginning clarinet players in Beginning Band at both Westlake and Bay The selection committee’s decision to provide his student a scholarship “has had an impact on her own musical journey, but also has had an impact on the other young musicians she’s assisted.”

The scholarship program was created local music teacher, through a planned gift to the Santa Cruz Symphony. Her goal was to provide Santa Cruz County youth with the opportunity to advance their musical studies with orchestral instruments. Since its founding in 1990, the scholarship has awarded tens of thousands of dollars in grants to over 100 students.

The Santa Cruz Symphony has a deep commitment to music education. In the “Learning music helps young children develop their cognitive and motor skills.

It’s gratifying that the Symphony through

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children in our community as they pursue their skills playing an instrument.”

Music students who are under 17 as County are encouraged to apply. Scholarships will be awarded on regular practice schedule, and a demonstrated commitment of at least one year with an orchestral instrument. Applications must be submitted no later than April 1, 2018 and can be found at santacruzsymphony.org/education.

Founded in 1958, the Santa Cruz Symphony’s mission is to inspire, educate distinctive musical performances, and varied activities that celebrate and enhance cultural vibrancy. With Maestro Daniel Stewart as Music Director since 2013, the Symphony partners regularly with regional and international guest artists in a variety of concerts. A cornerstone of the performing arts in the Greater San Francisco and Monterey Bay Areas, Santa

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Aptos Choir Presents

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Choirs are putting on their annual “Celebrate In Song” concert, featuring the songs of Morley, Handel, and Mozart, and the music of Colombian, African, and Hawaiian cultures.

upcoming concert and the Madrigal Choirs recent rating of “Superior” at CCS Festival.

Mrs. Ota and her students are thrilled

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music from Ireland and Portugal respecperforming an early American sea chanty, sical piece.

Choral director Holly Ota has just Aptos Choir, leading Treble, Concert, and Madrigal choir at the high school and

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So mark your calendars for Saturday, March 17 when we’ll see you at the Aptos High Performing Arts Center! Doors open Tickets will be available at the doors for $8 general admission and $5 for students, for more information see www. aptoshs.net

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he Santa Cruz County Department of Parks, Open Space and Cultural Services invites the public to one of several upcoming public meeting to review

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and discuss a strategic plan that will guide beyond as it works to help create a healthy and vibrant County.

The result of public outreach that included hundreds of participating residents proving input on parks, programs and coastal access, the draft plan is available online at www.scparks.com/ strategicplan share what they learned in the process with the community at a series of meetings.

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Meet The Author teve Kettmann, the last author in the Porter Memorial Library’s Meet the Author 2018 Series, will speak to us about his books, as well as the process of writing and publishing books. Steve

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in the Redwoods writers’ retreat center in

Newsday and the San Francisco Chronicle and is both a publisher and an author.

As co-director of the Wellstone Center

Mothers, Daughters, and Food by Trami Nguyen Cron who spoke at last year’s Porter Memorial Library Meet the Author Series.

Steve is also the author or co-author of nine books, including four New York Times bestsellers as co-writer. His most

is the publisher of Wellstone Books which has published multiple Northern California bestsellers, including A Book of Walks by Bruce

Sandy Alderson Revolutionized Baseball and Revived the Mets.

The Meet the Author programs are where local authors discuss their works, autograph copies of their books. The programs are free and open to the public.

The library is located at 3050 Porter

into the Bagelry parking lot and drive through to the left.

For more info, call the library at 47512-4 and Saturday 10 a.m.- 2 p.m., or visit

HopeTHRIFT Opens New Super Center in Watsonville On March 9, Hope Services opened the doors to a HopeTHRIFT Super Center in Watsonville — An amazing

items including clothing, small appliances, toys, bikes, books, jewelry and more — all at amazing savings — in a

clean, bright environment that makes shopping fun. With thousands of new items arriving daily, there’s always something new to discover and enjoy.

HopeTHRIFT is dedicated to not only raising money to support its programs and services, but also to employing people with developmental disabilities in the store, making it a double win for everyone in the community!

Hope Services is the leading provider of services to people with developmental disabilities.

The organization currently serves more than 3,900 people and their families with programs such as children’s services, day programs, staffing, mental

health services, community living services, and senior services.

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Area counties, Hope Services has provided a broad spectrum of services for infants through seniors.

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n Saturday, March 10 the Cabrillo Host Lions Club volunteered to clean up a little-known WWI memorial in

Aptos. It is located on the northeast side of Boulevard just 100 feet from the bus stop on Freedom.

This year, 2018, will be the 100th anniversary of the end of WWI. Germany signed an armistice agreement with the Allies that ended the war at 11 a.m. on the eleventh day of the eleventh month 1929, The Daughters of the American Revolution and women of Santa Cruz County of that war.

The Cabrillo Host Lions Club was established in the Aptos California area in

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to navigate the coast of present day California.

Cabrillo Lions Club members clean up around a World War I Veterans Memorial on Freedom Mar 10.

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ATV stolen from Aptos Little League n the night of Friday 3/9/18, the Aptos Little League fell victim to thieves.

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Our Community Reads is a Success! e thank you to all of the presenters, facilitators, advisors, poets, artists, teachers, specialists, educators, attendees, writers, patrons, and sponsors who made Our Community Reads happen!!!

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into making this endeavor a success in our community. Because of you we were able to present 14 events over 35 days to 466 Interestingly 56% of attendees learned about Our Community Reads “from a friend”! So where did the friend learn said they learned about it from the library and 18% learned from media or through social media.

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awarded funding from the California State Homeland Security Grant Program use as a mobile substation. The mobile subdata computer, police radio, wireless internet, and a large screen monitor.

The mobile substation may be used for a variety of public safety purposes

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tanding committees play an important role in our organization by assisting a n d / o r advising the Board in formulating and implementing policy, developing recommendations, and providing oversight and transparency in the District’s business practices.

The Board currently has three standing committees that typically meet bi-monthly Beginning in 2018, the District Standing Committees shall be comprised of two Board members and two public members. Additional public members may be part of a Committee if approved by the Board.

Public members must be a customer of completed application by April 30, 2018.

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wildlife habitat throughout California.

Some of the 15 approved projects will endangered species-while others will provide public access to important natural resources. Several projects will also demonstrate the importance of protecting working landscapes that integrate economic, social and environmental stewardship environment, landowners and the local community.

Funding for these projects comes from a combination of sources including the Habitat Conservation Fund and the Wildlife Restoration Fund. Bond measures approved by voters to help preserve and protect California’s natural resources.

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a team in this friendly competition. Teams have a wide

raised go directly to support local youth mentoring.

Bowl for Kids’ Sake is Big Brothers Big Sisters largest fundraiser of the year. Last year this event raised over $110,000.

Individuals raising over $150 will get an event T-shirt; individuals raising over $200 will get an event sweatshirt; and those that raise over $250 will be

but all aim to improves the lives of kids in Santa Cruz County. All proceeds

a Grand Prize for the individual that raises the most funds.

akland California’s very own T Sisters return for a third year to our beloved 104 year-old, historic Aromas Grange Hall. The T Sisters, born and raised in California embody harmony. It’s in their blood, bones, and

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honored to support such acts as Amos Lee, The Wood Brothers, Todd Rundgren, Laurie Lewis, ALO, The California Honeydrops, and more. Notable performances include Merlefest, Kate Wolf Music Festival, High Sierra Music Festival,

sisters), have been singing and writing music together since childhood.

The three sisters’ inventive songwriting is supported by their own acoustic instrumentation. Their sound represents a continuum of music, from traditional to

Sisters Folk Festival, Strawberry Music Festival, Americana Music Association Festival, Music City Roots, and Garrison Keillor’s ‘A Prairie Home Companion’.

Now they are looking forward to coming back to one of the venues that helped launch their careers.

Previous Grange Hall appearances were both sellouts so purchase your tickets early! Tickets $20 in advance & $25 at

he Bowl for Kids’ Sake event takes place on April 28 and 29 at the Boardwalk Bowl. This year it is anticipated that over 600 bowlers will come out and support Big Brothers Big Sisters. Friends, family and co-workers as well as busi-

a cappella to swells of energetic indie Americana.

In the last two years, they’ve been

Since 1982, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Santa Cruz County has provided prevention-based mentoring and support programs for more than 6,700 of the county’s children. These children face a wide range of challenges, including poverty, single parent homes, language and cultural barriers, and peer pressure to engage in harmful behaviors.

The Agency’s mentoring and support programs have a proven track record of helping kids stay in school, avoid delin-

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Currently, there are over 60 kids on the waiting list for a caring mentor.

To register for the event or for more infor mation about Big Brothers Big Sisters visit

enable them to achieve their potential.

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News from Watsonville Wetlands Watch W

ith another dry year, a long-time

water conservation measures continue to be important at many levels. One new method that is being developed to

groundwater recharge basins that direct and increase the capture of rainwater to This fall we partnered with the Resource Conservation District of Santa Cruz County who is working with the Hydrogeology lab of Andy Fisher at the University of California Santa Cruz and the to develop and install these important new landscape features throughout the Pajaro

Circumnavigation Tour of the Watsonville Wetlands Saturday, April 7 oin Watsonville Wetlands Watch Board Member Bob Culbertson for a grand tour of the wetlands where you will visit spots rarely seen by the public.

and learn about the history of the area and how it was conserved. Not only will Bob show you parts of the slough system seldom seen by the public, but you will also be able to do a little bird watching along the way. Bob is a retired Superintendent of State Parks in Santa Cruz County and our slough system.

This tour will take place rain or shine.

Wear layered clothing and bring a hat and umbrella in case of rain.

the California Conservation Corps supported the project by installing the sediment and erosion control measures post grading and construction and by designing and installing new native habitat surrounding the recharge basin that would stabilize the site, improve wildlife habitat, and support

cational Resource Center at the top of the

surrounding vineyards and farms.

The recharge basin will be monitored throughout the coming winter and the years to come to improve the under-

Wetland Steward Corner very month we bring you bios on our 12 Wetland Stewards so you can get to know this inspiring young bunch of students. This month we are introducing

groundwater recharge while helping to ensure our groundwater resources are here for future generations.

at 500 Harkins Slough Road, Watsonville.

Space is limited so reserve your spot early by going to www.watsonvillewetland-

Lucia had friends who had participated in Wetland Stewards and upon seeing

to be a part of the program herself. She also developed a love of the environment

by her biology teacher. She has a passion for mentoring younger students and loves to see how inspired the kids that come

favorite memory as a Wetland Steward is the camping trip over the summer at

and wants to show them that they have

camping! In college she hopes to study

and public speaking skills she has gained from being a part of Wetland Stewards.

Andres was inspired to join Wetland Stewards after attending one of our Project chemistry class and was encouraged to join by his brother, an alumni of the program. He is intermusic production and had an opportunity to take video footage of the wetlands and help edit footage for which is a forthcoming trail app that the public will be able to utilize currently under development by the Monterey Bay mental Literacy. encouraged to join Wetland Stewards

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young age. After graduating, she hopes to become a culinary nutritionist and is grateful to the Wetland Stewards program for giving her an appreciation for community engagement.

Please be sure to say hi to these remarkable young people when you see

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ocated ocean side in beautiful La Selva Beach, CA, The Monterey Bay Horsemanship & Therapeutic

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all ages and ability levels, including those similar local programs in that they also provide full day programs and respite services on the fully inclusive horse ranch, helping the clients develop physical and

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Providing an engaging environment for children and adults, this property is nestled within a private, gated campus a huge covered arena and barn, a huge outdoor arena, bunkhouse, activity rooms, sensory gym, and much more.

Founded in 1997, the mission of Monterey Bay Horsemanship & Therapeutic Center is to provide a supportive

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praying for. Her severely handicapped daughter, Nikki, had been without a day program for eight years since she graduated out of the public school system at age

program for children and adults that are challenged. They accept all clients irrespective of their degree of need.

The program is in need of a reliable vehicle to transport their clients safely to and from the ranch. This is a vital

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Cabrillo Grad Designs 2020 Olympic Mascot TOKYO — The schoolchildren of

futuristic digital characters will be the mascots for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and Paralympics. Organizers unveiled the winning designs in Tokyo on Wednesday.

A total of 205,755 classes at 16,769 part in selecting three designs, with each class casting one vote. The winning pair, clad in the ‘ichimatsu’ checkered pattern of

Ryo Taniguchi holds up his designs for the Mascots for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.

votes.

The designer of the winning mascots is Ryo Taniguchi, who graduated in 1997 as an art major from Cabrillo College. He a character designer/illustrator. His work has been featured by many companies and “The Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Parasaid Ryohei Miyata, head of the mascot selection panel. “This means a lot, espetwo characters coming to life in the staAccording to Tokyo 2020, the two opposite

personalities.

However,

Schoolchildren voted for their favorite mascot. respect each other and they are very good friends. They both have a great spirit of hospitality. They always try their best to cheer and encourage everyone.� sents the Olympics, has an “old-fashioned high-tech, cutting edge vibe.� It also “has a special power allowing it to move anywhere instantaneously.�

Meanwhile the pink mascot, which represents the Paralympics, has “a dig-

loves nature� and is “usually calm� but can become “very powerful when needed.�

Organizers say the mascots combine tradition with innovation. Their names will be decided by copywriters and other August.

The selection process involving schoolchildren was introduced to get students enthusiastic about the games while also ensuring transparency.

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our diverse natural and cultural resources are celebrated and protected for generations to come.” *Spanish translation available at all three meetings.

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“Horsemanship” from page 11 During this time, Nikki started to have self-injurious behaviors, escalating from her frustration as she watched her friends based day programs.

Her behaviors hit a crisis point, just as she had been rejected, yet again, from their to her San Andreas caseworker who had been working side-by-side with her, trying to break-through the many bureaucratic barriers. At a loss as to how to help, he contacted a co-worker in another region, and that’s when he heard of the Monterey Bay Horsemanship and Therapeutic Center in La Selva Beach. He hadn’t heard of it, and wasn’t sure if it would be appropriate for Nikki. However, he immediately called

checking it out.

When he called, she happened to be on her way to Aptos, 10 minutes away from the ranch. She did an immediate U-turn.

On a mission again, she went straight to the ranch and introduced herself to Anne

is where Nikki belonged. When Anne told her they welcomed everyone, regardless of

how many other clients had come to their program with negative behaviors, and how they have been successful in turning them around. “Oh, the magic of horses,” she said. “Of course, we will welcome Nikki.”

It took months to get through all the necessary hoops, but today Nikki is thriving in her new Day program, riding horses, playing with farm animals, and riding around the property in a golf cart, soaking up the sun. She is calm, happy, and enjoying her life. This is just one story of a grateful parent, and there are so many more!

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The Community Water Plan Learning Center is located in the District’s main District will be hosting a Grand Opening ribbon cutting ceremony on Tuesday, public on March 21.

Community members are invited to drop in Monday through Friday from 10 rience, or contact the District to schedule a guided tour for school groups, neighborhood groups, service clubs, or other small groups. To schedule a tour, contact The Learning Center is designed to be self-guided, and takes visitors on a

change, and learn how the District gathers data to better manage the groundwater basin.

“We’re proud to be able to bring the Learning Center to our community.

It provides information about our Community Water Plan and new water supply options being evaluated,” said Dr. Bruce Water District Board of Directors. “Promember of our community and the Learning Center is a great at getting people informed and involved with solutions.”

Center to view and interact with displays about the importance of sustaining our water supply, the science behind our understanding of the groundwater basin, and the role of water conservation. Other display panels talk about water supply options such as desalination, storm water capture, river water transfers, and Pure water to recharge the groundwater basin.

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CHP to host Tip-A-Cop for Special Olympics

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anta Cruz CHP, in conjunction with the Special Olympics of Northern California, is hosting a Tip-A-Cop event at Chili’s restaurant, 1855 41st Ave, Capitola.

The event will be held on Thursday,

Tip-A-Cop is a fundraising event tomers at a restaurant. Donations from customers help provide local athletes with free year-round training and competitions.

There are 17,777 athletes who participate in 156 competitions throughout the region in 12 sports.

they come together with Special Olympics athletes for a day of food, fun and volunteer as celebrity waiters, delivering food and drinks with their “tips” donated to Special Olympics.

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Spoken/Unspoken is a countywide collaboration venture organized by Cabrillo

Gallery that brings together eleven art venues across Santa Cruz County under a kenart.com to see participating venues.

This project was made possible through the generosity of a donor advised grant Arts Fund at Community Foundation Santa Cruz County. www.cfscc.org

There is no admission fee and the gallery is

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are the product of many years of horticultural development and artistic creativity. A bonsai is actually a living sculpture and an art form that dates back at least 3000 years.

The highlight of each day’s show will

strator for Sunday) will demonstrate the common nursery stock.

The newly created bonsai tree will with other trees and items donated by club members. These trees have been cared for, designed, wired, and potted in bonsai pots so individuals winning the trees can begin enjoying this art form immediately.

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Additionally, there will be sales of bonsai and pre-bonsai trees. Sales area will have new trees each day. Also featured are

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and Bachido International Shamisen Community, shamisen musical instrument calligraphy and Sumi-e ink painting artist, and Lesley Hasegawa, origami artist, will demonstrate Sumi-e ink painting and origami throughout both days.

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Regular meetings of the Santa Cruz Bonsai Kai are held at 9 a.m. on the third Saturday of each month at the Live Oak Grange Hall, 1900 17th Avenue, Santa Cruz. www.santacruzbonsaikai.com.

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Community News

RTC Supports SB1 Transportation Revenues SANTA CRUZ — The Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Comand Accountability Act of 2017. SB 1 will mately $20 million annually for road maintenance, public transit, and priority regional transportation projects in Santa Cruz County.

It also provides opportunities for Santa Cruz County to compete for additional funds to reduce highway congestion, build infrastructure to support commerce, and The new Senate Bill 1 transportation funds are generated through increased

SB 1 funds have already been committed to local projects. Under the law, each city and the County of Santa Cruz receives an annual sum of SB 1 funds roads; the projects receiving these funds are reviewed and approved in public meetings by city councils and the Board of Supervisors, and are disclosed on the California Transportation Commission website.

Santa Cruz and Watsonville, and the County of Santa Cruz are using $7 million

improvements to local streets and roads, and implement bicycle and pedestrian projects.

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buses that are needed to maintain service.

The RTC has designated the region’s shares of State Transportation Improvement local road repair, highway, bicycle, pedestrian, and bus projects to be constructed At its March 1 meeting, the Regional Transportation Commission also voted as Assembly Constitutional Amendment 5), which would provide constitutional protection for all new transportation revenues generated

by SB 1. If Prop. 69 is approved by a majority of California voters in Legislature and Governor would be prohibited from borrowing or diverting SB 1 transportation revenues. The Commission has previously supported similar measures intended to ensure transportation revenues are only used for transportation purposes. received funding, as well as projects that are nominated for funding through the California Transportation

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Our local roads are in need of repair and are heavily congested, adding time and cost burdens on residents and businesses. According to the RTC’s Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation faces a gap between transportation needs and available funding of over $3 billion through 2040. If SB 1 is repealed, the funding gap will widen another $500 million in this same period. Measure D, Santa Cruz County’s transportation improvements, is being used to leverage additional SB 1 funding.

Some congressional candidates have pushed to repeal SB 1 funding for transportation projects and make it harder to fund transportation projects in the future.

The initiative to repeal SB1 could be on the November 2018 statewide ballot if RTC board voted to oppose this and other

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Maps and lists of projects that have been approved for SB1 funds statewide are

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istration and SB 1 — the Road Repair & Accountability Act — contributing funding. the storm recovery process,” Board Chair Zach Friend said. “We still have a long road ahead of us, but we have come a long way since last winter.”

the 2016-17 winter storms caused more damage to public infrastructure than any Management Agency eventually declared three major storm disasters for Santa Cruz impacting major routes across the county.

Several major repairs have concluded,

at Trout Gulch, the County’s largest repair project, is nearing completion.

Several smaller routes needed to restore neighborhood access have also been completed, including repairs on Mountain Charlie Road, Canham Road, Road, China Grade and more. Other major repairs, including Bear Creek Road and Swanton Road, are underway. take several years to repair all stormDepartment of Public Works announced preconstruction work at several more

and more.

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Community News

Bay Fed Raises $12,001 for LEO’s Haven CAPITOLA — Bay Federal Credit Union’s annual silent auction generated ticleer Park Neighbors Association at The Chanticleer Park Neighbors Association is working to build an inclusive inclusive playground for children of all abilities.

“We are beyond thrilled to have Bay Federal’s support for this project,” said Chanticleer Park Neighbors Association.

“This truly embodies the best of what community can accomplish when we all work together.”

With over $1.5 million raised, the allvolunteer group is dedicated to completing the capital campaign this year so ground can be broken and construction can start in 2019. cause they feel deeply about for our silent

feel that creating an inclusive environment for all our community’s children is an important undertaking, and we’re conbecome the gem of our entire community.”

In recent years, Bay Federal’s silent auction has supported many organizations, such as Walnut Avenue Family & Women’s Center, Teen Kitchen Project, Camp Opportunity, and Aztecas Soccer Program. Bay Federal’s silent auction is held each year as part of its annual employee appreciation

Bay Federal Credit Union employees present a check for $12,001.00 to Tricia Potts of LEO’s Haven and Mariah Roberts of the Chanticleer Park Neighbors Association in Live Oak on Thursday, March 8. event, and team members are encouraged to seek donations from area businesses.

Bay Federal is a full-service, not-

local businesses throughout Santa Cruz, San Benito, and Monterey counties.

Bay Federal Credit Union is the largest

and the community since 1957. Since 2002, 100% of all employees have given their own money and volunteered for numerous

more than 69,000 members and 1,200

Santa Cruz County, serving its members

community events.

Santa Cruz Counties is a volunteer orgabirds. Instruction is free but Quail Hollow charges a $3.00 use fee. For further infor-

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ildlife in your garden can be both a

Sue Procter to learn about pest behavior, the damage they cause, methods of managing them, and pest resistant plants.

We will cover common pests including

oin UC Master Gardener Dawn Avery to learn what strawberries varieties grow well locally, site selection and preparation, watering and fertilization practices, as well as Integrated Pest Management for strawberries. For further information

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and information on home horticulture, pest management, and sustainable landscape practices to California residents.

UC Master Gardener programs include a gardening hotline, speakers’ bureau, information booths, demonstration gardens, events, and special projects.

Community News

Homeless Advocate Lois Varner Honored Assembly-

While working with the Santa Clara County Health Department, she designed

has awarded Seaside resident and com2018 Woman of the Year designation for Health Department Senior Service projects for “hidden seniors” both initially federally granted funds and then taken over under combined state and county funds.

As Director of Nursing at Ava Maria Convalescent Hospital in Monterey, she began part time teaching at the Monterey

contributed to the communities where she has lived, has improved public health, and health professionals. neediest community members for many years,” said Stone. “She has improved the lives of so many residents in the Monterey Bay, and she richly deserves the designation as the Woman of the Year for this Assembly District.”

Grove. She continued there for over 20 years and helped hundreds of graduates begin a career path towards registered nursing and other specialties. Currently, she teaches classes for CNAs needing

in Seaside. The Mission assists dozens of older homeless women in the Monterey Bay region with access to food, safe shelters, and job placements, and will even-

counseling services and more permanent housing assistance.

years as a public health nurse in Michigan and California. She participated with designated rescue crews during the Detroit riot.

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a customizable way for locals to create their own staycation this season. Continuing through May 31, Santa Cruz area fans that log on to www.letscruz.com can enter the

California State Capitol in Sacramento on March 12 with the 2018 Women of the Year designees from the other Assembly and Senate Districts.

Current e-Bikes activities in addition to a two-night stay at Dream Inn Santa Cruz, passes to the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, and passes to Roaring Camp Railroads.

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Whale Watching & Fishing Weekly contests on Facebook will give the opportunity to win vacation getaways at a local hotel, resort, or vacation rental property.

Spirits County and Annieglass Studios, Capitola Winery

Inn Santa Cruz, Pajaro Dunes Resort, and the Seascape Beach Resort.

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with your community high school, is looking for local families to host boys and girls between the ages of 15 to 18 from

also love to share their own culture and language with their host families. Host families welcome these students into their family, not as a guest, but as a family member, giving everyone involved a rich

students have pocket money for personal health, accident and liability insurance. selected based on academics and personality, and host families can choose their student from a wide variety of backgrounds, countries and personal interests.

To become an

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to www.host.asse.com to begin your host family application. Students are eager to learn about their American host family, so begin the process of welcoming your new son or daughter today!

visitor program by the U. S. Department of State, was founded by the Swedish ministry of education, cooperates with the Canadian provincial ministries of education, and the New Zealand department of education.

the last several years doing just that for other global produce companies.

“This move to California Giant is coming back home to my roots in Watsonville,” said Barsi. “I am really looking forward to the opportunity to be part of the California Giant team and help build upon

the solid position they have in the berry industry.”

Prior to joining California Giant, he was the President of T&G Global’s North American operations. Barsi has a B.S. in Agribusiness from Cal Poly and an MBA from Santa Clara University. He looks forward to relocating back to Watsonville with his wife Leanne.

opportunities both domestically and internationally in the berry category.

been hired in a newly created position as Barsi will report directly to the partners of California Giant as they consider growth

vation taking us into the future, so we are at the company. His strong educational

Bill Moncovich.

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the blueberry program as the company and shipping of a full line of berries. Barsi developed an internal team and grower and Canada that continues to increase each year for the company.

As COO, Barsi will work directly with Moncovich and business partner Frank Saveria in running the day-to-day operations of the company. One of his primary objectives will be working with the senior leadership team to develop a long-term strategic plan for the company. This is an 22 / March 15th 2018 / Aptos Times

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New Medicare Cards are Coming!

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tarting in April 2018, Medicare will mail new Medicare cards to all people with Medicare, to help protect you from identity fraud. Fraudsters are always looking for ways to get your Social Security number, so we’re removing those numbers from Medicare cards to make them safer.

Your new card will have a new new card will help protect your identity and keep your personal information more secure. You can start using your new card as soon as you get it. Your Medicare covMedicare will automatically mail your new card -- at no cost -- to the address you

If your address needs to be corrected, contact Social Security at ssa.gov/myaccount or 1-800-772-1213. TTY users can call 1-800-325-0778.

If Social Security has your current mailing address, there’s nothing else you need to do to receive your new card.

Mailing everyone a new card will take time than your friend or neighbor’s.

Once you get your new Medicare card, take these three steps to make it harder for

sure your mailing address is up to date.

1) Destroy your old Medicare card right away.

2) Doctors, other health care providers, and health plans approved by Medicare know Medicare is replacing the old cards. They are ready to accept your new card when you need care.

3) Beware of anyone who contacts you and asks for your new Medicare number, personal information, or to pay a fee for your new card. There are no charges whatsoever for the new cards.

Guard your card. Treat your new Medicare number like you treat your Social Security or credit card numbers. Only give your new Medicare number to doctors, pharmacists, insurers, or other people you trust to work with Medicare on your behalf.

Medicare will never call you uninvited and ask you to give us personal or private information to get your new Medicare card. Scam artists may try to get personal number) by contacting you about your new card. If someone asks you for your information, or for money, or threatens

lot of money. Plus, you can print your own replacement card if you need one.

Carry your new card and show it to your health care providers. Doctors, other providers, and health care facilities will ask for your new Medicare card when you need care. If you forget your new card, you, your doctor, or other health care provider may be able to look up your new Medicare number online.

If you’re in a Medicare Advantage Advantage plan ID card is your main card for Medicare – you should still keep and use it whenever you need care. However, you also may be asked to show your new Medicare card, so you should carry this card with you, too.

If you don’t get your new Medicare

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Your new Medicare card will be paper.

Paper cards are easier for many providers

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eart disease, cancer, diabetes and stroke are among the most common causes of illness, disability and death in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention the factors that lead to them can be more common or severe in minorities, including Hispanics. due to heart disease or cancer, and they are 50 percent more likely to die due to diabetes than Caucasians, according to the CDC. Services like Chronic Care Manwith chronic conditions coordinate care services and lead to better outcomes and higher satisfaction.

with two or more chronic conditions, ask your doctor about CCM and see if you’re eligible for connected care, including ser-

services. cated health care professional who will work with you to create a care plan.

meeting your health goals.

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and the Health Resources and Service Administration introduced the “Connected Care” campaign to help raise awareness about the benefits of CCM. The campaign has free resources,

pharmacy, specialists, testing centers, hospitals and more.

and Spanish that can help you learn more.

Talk to your doctor to see if CCM is available to you and visit Medicare.gov

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A Taxing Relationship (It’s Complicated)

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Community News Ten South Bay Teen Vocalists to Compete for $2,500 Prize The top ten contestants made it through open

Auditorium, 14855 Oka Rd, Los Gatos Ten of the best teen vocalists from the South Bay will compete for the top prize of $2,500 for themselves and $500 for the winner’s school, in the 7th Annual South Bay Teen Idol competition.

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20 contestants at the semi-finals in February.

At the finals, each participant will perform in two group numbers and one solo.

A panel of four judges will comment on each vocalist’s performance. competition, an annual American-Idol-Style singing competition for Bay Area teens.

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None of my childhood pets ever needed dental work! Why does this disease seem more prevalent now?

order to assess the health of each individual tooth.

and sent home the same day with discharge instructions detailing important home dental care going forward.

than ever with better nutrition, home environment, and veterinary care.

pet has dental disease. The vet often recommends scheduling a “dental” procedure, but the owner may not understand the value of the recommendation in her pet’s overall health. She may even think that her childhood pets never received any dental

of small dogs that have a genetic predisposition to dental disease.

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overall health. Common side oping between the oral and nasal cavities, damage to the eyes, tooth root abscesses, jaw fractures, increased risk of bone infection, and oral cancer. Perhaps most frighteningly, advanced periodontal disease allows bacteria to enter the body’s

is the brown or tan discoloration on the tooth surface that many owners notice.

In fact, calculus, while unsightly, is not the source of the worst dental disease.

The worst dental disease is caused gumline. below the gumline leads to the gums. It usually manifests as redness, swelling, bad breath, and bleeding gums.

important in our human world!

Untreated gingivitis leads to perithe structures surrounding the teeth. Periodontal disease is irreversible – once there is ligament damage or bone loss, it cannot be repaired, and the tooth becomes mobile and must be removed. It has been shown that the majority of cats and dogs have irreversible periodontal disease by age 2.

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eriodontal disease is often known as The Silent Killer; it does not show itself until signs are advanced and irreversible.

Humans know how painful oral disease animals mask oral pain and often will not show clinical signs that anything is wrong.

Most animals will continue eating despite advanced dental disease.

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the need for animals to chew, resulting this scenario…

What is dental disease?

step can roughen the tooth surface it is followed by professional polishing.

vessels which can lead to a chronic bacterial “showering” of vital organs, including kidneys, heart, liver, and lungs.

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a “dental” procedure … what does that mean? ur clinic prefers to use the terminology COHAT, or Complete Oral Health

urine) are often taken and analyzed prior to the procedure. clinic. It is important to withhold food and water the day of the procedure. anesthesia. odontal pockets, checking for tooth mobility, looking for masses, fractured teeth, jaw misalignment or any other signs of oral disease.

ACROSS

1. Out of whack 6. Greek H 9. Goodness gracious!

13. Swahili or Zulu 14. “Was ist ____?”

15. *What speakers do 16. Concluded 17. Chain letters 18. “A Doll’s House” playwright 19. *____ Beach 21. Take advantage of an opportunity 23. *Spring Break beach alternative 24. *Resort island in Indonesia

25. Web robot 28. Tangerine plus grapefruit 30. Canine’s coat 35. “The Three Faces of ____,” pl.

37. Mound 39. Idealized image 40. Polly to Tom Sawyer 41. *South Padre Island, ____ 43. Jason’s vessel 44. Intangible storage 46. Jamie Fraser’s tartan 47. Hurries 48. Heavy lifting injury 50. “In your dreams!”

52. *”Where the Boys ____,” movie 53. Perfect houseplant spot

55. Clinton ____ Rodham 57. *Tough to raise?

61. *Like typical Spring Break traveler 65. *Desired forecast 66. Sylvester to Tweety 68. Show opposition 69. Smoke detector, e.g.

70. Flying saucer acronym 71. Make laugh 72. Same as island 73. School org.

74. Everyone but clergy

7. *Sign of a Spring Break trip 8. Volcano near Nagano 9. Major European river 10. Knife wound 11. Domain 12. Say you didn’t do it 15. *In two pieces 20. *____ life 22. *In high demand during Spring Break 24. With two axes 25. *Top destination 26. Immature ovum 27. Pavarotti, e.g.

DOWN 29. Potato’s soup mate 1. Tucked in 2. Supernatural life force 31. Wet nurse 32. Shriver or Sharapova 3. Indiana Jones 33. Leaf-eating moth 4. Cancel an edit, pl.

34. ____ tooth 5. Logic-based puzzle 36. Render speechless 6. Icelandic epic

38. Buddies 42. Time on the job 45. Take weapon away 49. Lungful 51. Like medieval European society 54. Reduce pressure 56. Possible allergic reaction 57. Antioxidant-rich berry 58. Misfortunes 59. ____ Madrid 60. Taxi payment 61. Roofed colonnade 62. Red carpet purse 63. What birds do 64. Three pointer 67. Away from the bow © Statepoint Media

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Featured Columnist

Homework to Reduce the Risk of House Fires

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

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residential structures.

According the

detectors. Please take a moment and make sure your batteries and powers sources are fresh and serviceable.

This may seem like a small and insig-

the near simultaneous ignition of all combustible material in an enclosed area with temperatures reaching over 1000F) had decreased from 30 minutes in older traditional construction down to less than 5 minutes in modern construction.

it’s a great time of year for renewal and preparing. On March 11, we sprang forward and adjusted our clocks, which always means its time to check

but operable and reliable detection systems witnessed tragic losses of life and property as a result of inoperable smoke alarms

please test your smoke alarms by the end of March, it only takes a moment! Better yet, swap out the old batteries for fresh ones just to be certain your

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a newer residential structure, unless the

dangerously within just a few minutes. This is why I assign homework in the spring and fall when we change our clocks. Working smoke

needed to assure that everyone makes it out safely. you hear an intermittent “chirping” noise coming from a smoke alarm, this is its way of telling you it needs new batteries.

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changed dramatically over the past few decades. With the invent of new lightweight construction, modern synthetic home furnishings, and building materials being used in larger, more open homes the Fire Service is seeing an increase in dan-

a short period of time. Dispatch will be relaying information they receive from the 911 caller to responding units, which helps us, form a game plan to complete critical tasks and address life safety issues

and spread. of being caught in a Flashover situation and will do so by properly controlling the air

On arrival we systematically address

deploy attack hose lines and establish water supply, deploy crews within the

responsibility and decisions to make in

construction, closed doors and windows

searching for victims, provide for ventilation, place ladders for access or egress, begin salvage operations, secure electrical and gas utilities, while making sure to set up a safe means of communications and organization via the incident command system.

First arriving crews will rely on you and the information you provide to make sure life safety is addressed before we do by red markings on his or her helmet) will always take the time to walk a full circle around the structure and size up the situis whether or not everyone is out of the

the structure. Done correctly, this will keep vivability for anyone who may be trapped inside the house. your home for anything or anyone you’ve forgotten. Our crews have witnessed tragic losses of life after someone escaped a house back in after something important to them.

we will take steps necessary to protect life safety. Our crews are trained and well prepared for the worst, and we will always rely on citizens for critical information and assistance to make sure everyone is safe.

As a small community, each of us relies on the other to do their part in keeping it safe and successful. Through communication, training, and prevention,

where the person needing rescue might be please take a few moments to check your the house right away. Again, life safety is our main focus.

Another goal of ours is to keep the

systems. They save lives and property. safe everyone.

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SCCAS Featured Pet

to perform, the judges will select the top three contestants, and the audience will vote for which of those three will be the South Bay Teen Idol winner for 2018. The 2nd and 3rd place contestants will also receive prizes.

South Bay Teen Idol Finals are March 24

Christina Hingle – Fisher Middle School

Kaylyn Freitas – Christopher High School

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severe eye issues. The Good Samaritan who brought him in said they had

tuna and ended up bringing him to the shelter to get help with veterinary care for his eyes. and is now doing much better. We believe he can see but probably has limited vision and will need a family who can provide a safe indoor environment for him. people and other cats.

enough playtime, he is happy to snuggle with you and will jump into your lap.

He believes that Sealfy’s ideal home would be one that enjoys an active cat, does not have small children, and would have another active young cat for a playmate.

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

Santa Cruz Location Hours Watsonville Location Hours

Gatos High School Three local show business heavyweights will be judging the competition—Robert Hayes and Deegan Mack Adams of Sound Management Inc., and Sarah Hult of the Miss Teen Los Gatos Pageant and Flights Restaurants.

Robert Hayes is the founder, chairman is best known for managing the multiplatinum Grammy nominated band Smash Mouth, among several other Chart topping and award winning recording artists.

Sarah Hult of the Hult Family that owns and operates Flights Restaurant in Los Gatos and Flights Restaurant in Campbell.

She is also a former Miss Nevada USA and Miss California Teen United States. Sarah is a mom to her 1-year-old daughter and Deegan Mack Adams began his music career working at Oakland’s famed Studio 880. Shortly thereafter he was hired as an

Nicole Delgadillo Apart from the $2,500 grand prize scholarship and $500 school donation, second and third place winners will also receive prizes. Additionally, and most importantly for burgeoning talent, all contestants will have developed connections in the highly competitive music industry. people. Admission prices range from $15 to $100 depending on the type of ticket.

Tickets and more information are available at www.apjcc.org/idol. A limited number of tickets will also be available at the door.

For more information please contact apjcc.org or 408.357.7402.

center open to people of all faiths and backgrounds. Its programs and services include a state-of-the-art Fitness Center,

Preschool, summer camps and after-school cultural events, and social and enrichment programs for children, teenagers, adults and seniors.

runs Sound Management Studios & Smash Mouth’s Home Studio.

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Animal Control

I am afraid to put my pet under general anesthesia…what about anesthesia-free dental cleanings? nesthesia-free dental cleanings are not recommended

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Dental College. Anesthesiafree dental cleanings are a cosmetic procedure only.

Dental health assessment with tions cannot be performed on an animal while awake. Additionally, animals undergoing anesthesia-free

dental cleanings will be subjected to physical restraint during a painful procedure; this can be traumatizing to the patient. Appropriate, effective, nonpainful dental assessment and therapy can only be performed under general anesthesia.

Periodontal disease is now our companion animals. We have come to recognize the importance of oral health in the our companion animals. Talk with your veterinarian about dental disease.

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Community Calendar Aptos Chamber of Commerce Thursday April 12

April Breakfast Meeting

Announcements

Spring into action with Catalyst Soccer!

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oin us for our April Breakfast Meeting with special guest speakers, Colin Disheroon, Founder, Santa Cruz Mountain

invite you to attend a Caregiver free, friendly 12-Step support Support Group for those caring group with the solution. All teens for someone with a serious illness. and adults welcome!

When a loved one is seriously ill, it can be a challenge for the entire family. In this ongoing support group, we will share stories, learn tools for coping and receive support from people who care.

Business Debtors Anonymous

Mentoring Program starts Monday, April 16 - Monday, May 14th for a

Overeaters Anonymous

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Professor Marco Meniketti will present the result of 3 years research at the mill sight.

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

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Invisible/Alienated Grandparents Support Group

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fellowship of relatives and friends of someone else’s addiction. Please join us at our Sunday evening meeting

Sunday April 22

Fashion Show: Bloom into Spring! ave the Date! Local Fashion Show SSeascape Beach resort and trunk

for meeting listings in our area and

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 by Alienated Grandparents Anonymous www.AGA-FL. org a national organization that provide information and support to grandparents who feel alienated or estranged to their grandchildren.

and bulimia.

beginners to more advanced.

We’re here to help you discover

More Information to follow!

Ongoing Events Weekdays

CASA Orientations to Become Advocates for Children

WomenCARE ARM-in-ARM

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Santa Cruz Sons in Retirement Monthly Meeting

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ASA volunteer Advocates receive 35 hours of specialized training. Court appointed special advocates are everyday people that, with just a few hours a week can have a lifetime of impact for a child who has been abused or neglected.

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Cruz vereaters Anonymous is a Free, Friendly 12-Step group Dues are $30 a semester. You must for those who have a problem read music. with food. his statewide group of retired men invites you to be our guest at our monthly luncheon.

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

We’ll address nausea, low energy, weakness, digestion, immune support, grief, stress and more.

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

Please come fed; water is available.

Wednesdays

In Praise of Poetry

Cabrillo Host Lions Club Meetings

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

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Drop-in Grief Support

Saturday March 24 Watsonville’s Community Paint Day

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Kathleen McBurney.

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Writing/Discussion Meeting

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stories are moving, inspiring and

Tuesday March 20

Kundalini and Chakra Meditation Class: Thrive Natural Medicine

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iscover a deeper, brighter self! For those who are new to meditation or have been practicing power of silence, the joy of truth

Friday Shakespeare Club of Santa Cruz

Thursday March 22

Breakthrough for Men his is the oldest women’s club in Santa Cruz. The club meets to Geezer Golfers of Santa Cruz. us for free co-working in the study the life, works and times of company of fellow Santa Cruz en who’d like to be a better every Wednesday at the beautiful freelancers, independent profes- William Shakespeare. Members share partner, father or MAN are DeLaveaga golf course at 401 sionals, remote workers, creatives, group readings and insights, discuss history, and universal themes found Upper Park Rd. We enjoy a special startup founders, community meetings. in his plays and writings. rate for 9 or 18 holes. organizers, ideators and more.

We welcome everyone to co-work with us at the library.

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FREE Presentation & Workshop. Sponsored by the SC Crones Counsel. Come

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

Thursdays

1st & 3rd Wednesdays

Stillness: My Final Frontier

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support group for women to RSVP with advanced, recurrent and Address given upon registration ASA empowers volunteers to metastatic cancers. Meets weekly Mondays & Tuesdays, with a Capitola Wednesday March 21 Friday Shakespeare Club separate meeting every First and n this invigorating class you’ll Lunch in Plaza Park Santa Cruz County Prostate Third Tuesday every month. foster care. Court appointed special poetry. From Acrostic to Haiku; from Cancer Support Group atsonville Wednesday is advocates are everyday people that, High Street, Santa Cruz Ode to Triolet — and a few more BACK from winter break! with just a few hours a week can — you’ll have fun while learning have a lifetime of impact for a child The Friday Shakespeare anta Cruz County Prostate vided by your friends at the Pajaro who has been abused or neglected.

Cancer Support Group has been Club members discuss the life, new poets, forms, and styles, while an active group for over 20 years unearthing your own voice. This Agriculture. Meet our dedicated Alzheimer’s Association Shakespeare. in the community. inspiring class is for anyone with an community leaders at a time for lzheimer’s Association has interest in poetry.

Novices as well free support groups for family everyone to get together and enjoy First Mondays caregivers at 1777-A Capitola road an outdoor lunch in the beautiful in Watsonville 2nd & 4th Mondays enriching and fruitful. downtown Plaza Park.

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Wellness on the Cancer Journey Orientations to Become Advocates for Children

Our goal is to provide the Sundays collaborative atmosphere of co- First Baptist Church Bible Study working to a broad spectrum of people who can benefit from the relationships, mutual support and connections essential to irst Baptist Church of Aptos creating a thriving business. welcomes you to join their bible study and worship every Sunday. us!

San Lorenzo Community Band Overeaters Anonymous Practice Sessions

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Pajaro Valley Chamber of Commerce

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Assistant County Counsel, Santa from 4-6pm with SuperfundaCruz County discuss the Future o you have problem with Overeaters Anonymous of the Cannabis Industry in Santa Cruz County.

Cummings. Catalyst, founded in friendly free 12 step support group 1999, has helped develop & inspire with the solution. Teens and adults o you have a problem with thousands of young players become welcome. It will be held in the better tactically & technically!

Anne Hutchinson Room. friendly free 12-step support Saturday April 14 group with the solution group Mystery of the Lumber Mill with the solution. Teens and adults welcome. Includes hat happened to the Loma Prieta Mill in Nisene Marks

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Announcements

Arts and Entertainment

snack bar available. First Tuesday of each month is special $25 buy in

Upcoming in April

Announcing a Santa Cruz production of a beloved classic of the American theater hornton Wilder’s Pulitzer Prize winning play “Our Town” comes to the Santa Cruz Art Center weekends this April. Produced and directed by Suzanne Sturn, who has performed widely both in the Santa Cruz/Monterey region and nationally and taught Theatre at several colleges/universities.

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Jade Street, Capitola oin this invigorating class where

geless Art is seeking volunteers forms of poetry. From Acrostic to to facilitate art groups for seniors Haiku—from Ode to Triolet—and a living in residential care facility. Our few other poetic forms—you’ll have fun while learning and creating. We’ll the creative processes of painting, drawing or crafting. As a volunteer and discover how to put some of their you will have the pleasure of seeing forms, and styles, while unearthing your own voice. This inspiring class is for anyone with an interest in poetry.

Novices as well as seasoned poets will

Volunteers Needed for the Monterey Symphony

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he Monterey Symphony is seeking volunteers. If you love Thursdays Lucky Steppers Modern music and want to be involved, www.montereysymphony.org for more information.

Cabrillo Youth Strings/ Suzuki Music Program

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Stitchers By The Sea Meetings

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titchers-by-the-Sea, the local

Guild of America, holds regular meetings open to the public each month. No admission fees.

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to tackle problems head-on. When you set your mind to something, you literally can’t be stopped.

Taurus (April 21-May 21)

You have the chance to really get some deep thinking done as the month begins. Quieting

First Friday Art Tour

he First Friday Art Tour is a Santa 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.

t’s fun and easy to do!

Friendship put to music; family friendly. Class takes place every Thursday Night at our new home

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buck. Talk about your favorite things!

Gemini (May 22-June 21)

work-related opportunities reveal themselves mid-March, so be ready for all kinds of good things to drop into your lap. With luck on your side, you can have your cake and eat it, too.

The end of the month marks the potential end of some complicated issues. Are you ready to let rest or drag them out even longer.

Cancer (June 22-July 22)

When you stop thinking about what is and start thinking about what could be, the possibilities

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eymour Marine Discovery Center presents a public lecture from a marine scientist the third Sunday of every month. Topics are presented in an entertaining and easy-tounderstand format, with up-to-date photos, video, and discussion.

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loose and having a good time. In the end, your sense of responsibility will probably overtake

People who advise you not to take things personally must not know you very well. As the month comes to a close, indulge in your enjoyment of museums, galleries, and street art. You value everything that comes from a place of creativity, especially when you can tell that the artist put their heart and soul into it.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 23)

yourself well in creative venues. Writing a song or poem will help you let your secret crush You may not have time to stop and smell the roses, but adventure around almost every corner

Square Dance

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Aries (March 21-April 20)

Writing down your feelings really helps as March begins. You still have communication issues, but being able to rewrite and use a grammar and spell checker before you hit “send” really helps. moment isn’t your thing, but you don’t have to purposely ruin the mood by jumping ahead too

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feelings of pride and self-worth when completing their own art.

Monthly Argentine Tango at Star Bene Italian/Argentine Restarante

orty-seven years of performing Browse through a wide assortment his is a night for true “Social in the Bay Area, over 250 Tango.” Order a wonderful meal of treasures including books and phopopular tunes. Come see our from the Star Bene Argentine Menu, tographs, vintage jewelry, clothing, glass and ceramic collectibles, vintage Wednesday. No cover. and enjoy the ambiance of Argentina and join us in a social tango dance to artwork, and a whole lot of whatnot! music from the Golden Age of Tango. Weather Permitting! for information about booking

In Praise of Poetry

Ageless Art Project

Downtown Santa Cruz Antique Street Fair

Your March Horoscope

oin us every 2nd Saturday on the Farm for free family

March comes to a close. There are no guarantees when it comes to love, but you feel like you’ve been through your fair share of shakeups. A few days of normal would be nice.

Virgo (Aug. 24-Sep. 22)

The month opens with you feeling a very close mind-body connection. with things jiving goals you’ve set for yourself. Your compassionate side is coming to the forefront mid-March, You breathe a sigh of relief at the end of the month as romantic pressure is lifted from the air.

Libra (Sep. 23-Oct. 23)

take more than your share of the blame either. A struggle between right and wrong mid-month leaves you feeling like not being 100 percent accountable. Responsibility verses pleasure is a recurring theme when it comes to love, and the sooner you come to terms with that the better.

Romantic obstacles only slow you down as the month comes to a close. Nothing can stop you completely when your mind is on romance.

Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22)

Spring Egg-Stravaganza

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a big stretch, but if you don’t already have a cause you regularly give time or money to, you

come out to support this local comon March 25, 2018. The event with a

new theme to highlight historical agriculture with games, activities, and demonstrations that relate.

We often have guest appear- entered to win a $100 gift card.” ances from farm animals like llamas, draft horses, sheep, goats, chickens, rabbits, and more! You are sure to find something fun and entertaining for the whole family.

them, which could result in an argument or a romantic rendezvous. This one’s a tossup, but regardless of what happens, you probably won’t regret speaking your mind.

Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21)

You’re good early in the month if the people in your life let you have your freedom. Keeping a positive attitude can be daunting, but you shouldn’t back away from a good challenge. Your main objective mid-March is to move onward and upward, and you’re ready to take on anything that sits in your way. You see a lot of beauty in the world as the month comes to a close, thing on the horizon. No matter what’s going on in your life, you’re happier having a friend tag along than going it alone.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 20)

You’re content to take a practical approach as March begins. You thrive on doing everyday things that some people consider mundane, and you may even get a little charge out of crossing things

lasses every Thursday night.

and special talents should go a long way toward boosting your self-esteem.

Aquarius (Jan 21-Feb. 18)

You have a chance to turn your thoughts inward as the month begins. You are not always in-a-lifetime opportunities appear mid-month, and your indecision is the only thing holding you back. Covering all your bases is a good idea, but you could miss your chance if you wait too long to make your move. Tempers run hot late in March, and staying calm isn’t easy. Take

Pisces (Feb. 19-Mar. 20)

You may appear to be lost in your own little world, but the start of the month is a productive time if you pay attention to your dreams, gut feelings, and visions. Luck seems to be your friend mida close. Focus on things that you want to get done, because this is the time for less thought and more action. Unfortunately, how you feel about it isn’t as important as just getting the job done.

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Business Guide

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Partnering with Local Organizations on Housing

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ecent community meetings as part of the County’s Strategic

something many of us deal with every day – housing costs in our While the Board of Supervisors has worked to improve the housing stock through regulatory changes to also called “granny units”) and other planning changes, we have a long way to go to meet the need of our resiare in the pipeline, including units been looking at community partners as ways to leverage opportunities to The

County

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the recent senior housing project at at Aptos Blue and other locations.

The Board of Supervisors recently formalized a funding contribution to the Monterey Bay Housing Trust The MBHT is a revolving loan fund sponsored by the Monterey Bay

the goal of increasing the supply of

funding through a partnership with The Board of Supervisors provided funding for the Monterey Bay Housing Trust through the Housing Services Contract with Housing Authority of the County of Santa Cruz. Funding in this contract is through former redevelopment ments that include ensuring that any projects funded are consistent with redevelopment law, including that funds are used for eligible projects, are located within the unincorporated County, that projects target low and moderate income households

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pipeline that may be appropriate for partnering – both are in the Live Oak area. One is the Habitat for Humanity project on Harper Street and the other project currently in the feasibility phase on 17th and Capitola Road.

These two projects can add to our community and partnering programs like the Monterey Bay Housing Trust) can help leverage limited funds to bring these projects to reality. Partnering with local organizations on housing is just one piece an essential element.

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