Aptos Times: April 15, 2018

4FSWJOH 0VS $PNNVOJUZ 'PS 0WFS :FBST t "QUPT -B 4FMWB #FBDI $PSSBMJUPT 'SFFEPN 8BUTPOWJMMF

DriveThru

Serving Now

Fresh Roasted Expresso Coffee

108 Main St., Watsonville (Corner of Main & River Dr.)

831.724.1711

"QSJM t 7PM /P t XXX UQHPOMJOFEBJMZ DPN

Jimmie Cox Memorial Scholarship Agri-Culture announced that Meghan Clifton has been awarded its Jimmie Cox Memorial Scholarship for

TRC VP and Supervisor Zach Friend Update The Community

Rio del Mar Improvement Association Membership Meeting Wednesday, April 18, You are invited to join RDMIA for an informative evening speakers Scott Grady, with TRC, and Zach Friend, 2nd District Supervisor, along with a review of current projects Scott Grady is the Senior VP of Development of Terramar

Rancho del Mar Shopping Center, including construction details, interesting issues that have arisen during the the center, and categories of businesses and retailers to ... continues on page 4

Full Story page 4

Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks Launches Kids2parks SANTA CRUZ — Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks (Friends) announced the launch of Kids2Parks (K2P), a new innovative park-equity program to bring students from Title 1 schools to State Full Story page 11

AMBER MELENUDO Bringing Aptos Home

I'm proud to partner with Aptos Little League, and have the opportunity to give back to my community, the community that has supported my business.

AMBER MELENUDO REALTOR® 831.661.5591 ambermelenudo.com amber@davidlyng.com DRE 01921098 2 / April 15th 2018 / Aptos Times

#1 DAVID LYNG REAL ESTATE AGENT IN APTOS

No. 8 Volume 27

18

22

30

Table of Contents

6

Cover TRC VP and Supervisor Zach Friend Update The Community – Rio del Mar Improvement Association Membership Meeting 4 6 7

Community News Jimmie Cox Memorial Scholarship Cabrillo College Robotics Club to Compete – NASA’s Annual

8 9 SC County Bank Announces 50th Exhibition 10 Green Golly Project – Award Winning Composers Bring Music and

merstein’s Cinderella, by Quinn Youngs 11 Friends Launches Kids2Parks – New Field Trip Program In Partnership With California State Parks 12 13 Cabrillo College Ethics Bowl Team 15 Center Update (From TLC) 16 17 19 24 Kids Camps 14 Top Ten Things You Never Knew About Camp Business Profiles 18 22 Deer Park Marketplace in Aptos, by Sandy Feretto Pajaro Valley Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture 20 From your friends at the Pajaro Valley Chamber of Commerce and Local Sports 21 Aptos Schools Scoreboard

The Cool Mom Growing up, I was the kid with the cool mom. She would drive around our small beach town on her scooter in her movie star sunglasses.

She would spend hours barefoot at her easel painting the surf.

She wore layers of bright colors and laughed loudly. We often ate pancakes for dinner, staying up late and watching scary movies.

Mom loved to fill our home with friends and sleepovers. She always said “the more, the merrier!”

I loved my mom’s eccentric personality. But as she got older, her strange behavior became worrisome. Unpaid bills were piling up on her desk. She isolated herself from friends. She often couldn’t find the right words when she spoke. Once, I found her phone in the refrigerator. After meeting with her doctor, she was diagnosed with dementia. Months later, she can no longer live alone.

When memory loss caused by dementia progresses and demands on your time increases, it can be a difficult balancing act. This is when you should visit an Áegis Living community. We are a trusted source for senior living. Our compassionate staff is trained in assisting those with memory loss and caring for their specific needs with dignity.

Come in for a tour and lunch in our vibrant, warm and comfortable home where dedicated staff help each resident enjoy life.

Call our community for an appointment or more information.

#OMMUNITY #ALENDAR s !RTS %NTERTAINMENT n Pages 28, 29 -ONTHLY (OROSCOPE s Page n

Featured Columnists 23 Staying Safe, by Ryan Peters – Defensible Space and Fire Season Safety 23 26 30 Reporting Railway and General Roadway Issues, by Zach Friend 31 3##!3 &EATURED 0ET s Page n Maria — A Sweet Senior

www.tpgonlinedaily.com

Áegis of Aptos 125 Heather Terrace Aptos, CA 95003

831-359-4670 RCFE #445202057

AegisofAptos.com

Aptos Times / April 15th 2018 / 3

Patrice Edwards

publisher editor

Noel Smith

contributing writers Noel Smith, Camisa Composti, Quinn Youngs, Edita McQuary, Sandy Feretto, Shaz Roth, Ryan Peters, Ron Conte, Ron Kustek, Zach Friend, C.J. layout Michael Oppenheimer, Liz Senteney, Jim Johnson graphic artists Michael Oppenheimer, Liz Senteney, Jim Johnson

Community News

Jimmie Cox Memorial Scholarship A gri-Culture announced that Meghan Clifton has been awarded its Jimmie Cox Memorial Scholarship -

Scholar Athlete Award for three years for playing Varsity sports

Agri Culture

She currently serves as the Vice President of the National

photography Michael Oppenheimer, Jim Johnson, Brad Hagenking

“Communicating Agriculture”

website Michael Oppenheimer, Camisa Composti production coordinator Liz Senteney advertising sales Don Beaumont, Tiffani Petrov

played basketball for all four years (three years on varsity)

office coordinator

to Santa Cruz County to, “Assist large farming operations in

distribution Bill Pooley, Annabelle Balcazar

Agri-Culture President Steve Bontadelli stated, “We had a large number of applicants this year, we wish we could

Cathe Race

member of the California Schol-

ACL, and unfortunately had to miss her last 6 games of high Meghan will be attending Fresno State University in the fall where she will be pursuing a career in Agricultural Com-

Starting in 2012, Agri-Culture announced a partnership Times Publishing Group, Inc. 9601 Soquel Drive, Aptos, CA 95003 The Times Publishing Group, Inc., publishers of the Aptos Times, a bi-weekly publication, the Capitola Times and Scotts Valley Times, each printed monthly, Coastal Weddings Magazine, Coastal Home and Garden Magazine, Aptos’ Fourth of July Parade Official Program Guide and Capitola’s Begonia Festival Official Program Guide, is owned by Patrice Edwards.

Entire contents ©2018. All rights reserved.

Reproduction in any form is prohibited without the publisher’s written permission PHONE: (831) 688-7549 FAX: (831) 688-7551 GENERAL E-MAIL: info@cyber-times.com Patrice Edwards: patrice@cyber-times.com Publisher’s Assistant: assistant@cyber-times.com Editor: info@cyber-times.com Opinions/Letters: editorial@cyber-times.com Calendar Listings: www.tpgonlinedaily.com Graphics Department: graphics@cyber-times.com Billing Inquiries: cathe@cyber-times.com Classified Sales: sales@cyber-times.com Production: production@cyber-times.com CHECK OUT OUR WEB SITE AT: www.tpgonlinedaily.com mission statement We at the Times Publishing Group, Inc. are dedicated to providing a voice for the individuals and organizations in our community while highlighting the outstanding accomplishments of our local businesses. We seek to promote healthy family values through our coverage of youth activities, school news, senior events, community groups and entertainment 4 / April 15th 2018 / Aptos Times

Memorial Scholarship also receives an additional $2,000 This doubles the total scholarship amount that Meghan will

Meghan Clifton, Senior at St. Francis High School, receives the 2018 Jimmie Cox Memorial Scholarship.

The scholarship was presented at the National Ag Day

culture.us

Cover Story

Santa Cruz County Parks on this worthy

cussion, questions for Scott should be submitted prior to the meeting to info@ Zach Friend will share reviews about cannabis cultivation, Aptos Village Measure J units and the status of

from the SC Parks department makes update about our success to date will be complete details and to donate

is something for everyone in Zach’s community reports provided by Mangiamo’s of Aptos and refreshments,

Exciting opportunity to support our local gem of a

robust community conversation with Scott and Zach and news from

RDMIA is participating in -

there!

OUCH! B ETT E R C A LL

l i a G

Gentle Alignment , Amazing Results!

Massage Included With Every Appointment GAIL ROSENBERG DC

831-419-ULIV (8548)

microbusinessummit.com Tickets: microbusinesssummit.eventbrite.com

Call for Citizen Participation Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission now recruiting for its county-wide advisory committees.

Join the new

Measure D Taxpayer Oversight Committee This committee will be tasked with reviewing how the funds generated by the Measure D transportation tax are being spent to ensure they conform to the ordinance.

The responsibilities of the Committee include: independent auditor, describing how funds were spent.

Application deadline is June 1 Applications are also being accepted for vacant positions on the Bicycle Advisory Committee and the Elderly and Disabled Transportation Advisory Committee.

For applications and more information e-mail info@sccrtc.org www.sccrtc.org Aptos Times / April 15th 2018 / 5

Community News

17th ANNUAL 2018

A New Era of Awareness

April 27-29

Aptos High 1998 Class’ 20th Reunion A will host its 20th reunion July 7, 2018 at Seascape Golf Club, with several additional events planned

“We haven’t gathered together in over

looking forward to celebrating with our The reunion’s main event – hors d’ouevres, cocktails, and dancing – will take place Saturday evening in the Sea-

Caroline Myss

James Van Praagh

Marianne Williamson

Gordon said that because so many people have shown an interest in sharing their families with their high school friends, the reunion planning committee is organizing several family-friendly events – and some of them will feature special surprise appearances from Class

which will include games and food for

campus tour.)

“Class Reunion” page 8

David Wilcock

Deborah King

MEMBERSHIPS NOW AVAILABLE

Corey Goode

10 Special Events | 200 Exhibits 9 Workshops | 6 Panel Discussions 80+ Lectures Healthy Food | Health, Beauty & Green Products Crystals | Jewelry | Yoga | Qigong Book Signings | Comedy Show | Movie Community Networking

Family Friendly Tennis, Swim & Fitness Club in Aptos The Club has 5 lighted tennis courts, a heated pool,

Call for a tour or stop by today.

369 Sandalwood Drive, Rio Del Mar, CA

831- 688 -1144 Santa Cruz

831-477-7133 3700 SOQUEL AVE.

Campbell

408-378-4921

Gen. Adm. $20 1 Day | $30 2 Days | $35 3 Days Special Event Tickets $59 - $119

SAN MATEO EVENT CENTER

www.newlivingexpo.com 415.382.8300

900 DELL AVE.

Watsonville

831-722-0334 285 W. BEACH ST.

EQUIPMENT RENTALS & SALES WE PAY THE SALES TAX ON RENTALS!

w w w. ATo o lS hed . co m 1- 8 0 0 - A - T O O L- S H E D 6 / April 15th 2018 / Aptos Times

OPEN AND DELIVER 7 DAYS A WEEK

Community News

Cabrillo College Robotics Club to Compete

T

he Cabrillo College Robotics Club has again earned its place to compete in the national, Physical Competition of the Third Annual NASA Swarmathon to be held at the Kennedy Space Center in

the ideas that Cabrillo and other schools develop for the competition, for future “Last year was a great experience for petition and we competed well, among

Cabrillo’s Robotics Club won NASA’s Swarmathon Virtual Competition in 2016, qualifying them to participate in the

said Fritz Billingsley, President of the we’ve made some changes to the coding as well as a few added swarmie features that we designed and made at our Cabrillo MakerSpace, which should give us a

The NASA Swarmathon competition is a challenge to develop cooperative robotics with the goal of advancing future universities and community colleges from across the nation that will compete in the

The Robotics Club has also established a GoFundMe page to raise funds

College) are from a community college – as ice, water, rocks, minerals and conSuccessful space exploration requires technology to aid in the location and retrieval of resources that would potentially support life on another planet (such

can be programmed to explore extra

The goal of the NASA Swarmathon competition is to develop and optimize the Swarmies so that they work in cooperation, retrieving resources more quickly

NASA Swarmathon is also available “Cabrillo Robotics” page 9

Community Briefs

Annual ‘The Art of Nature’ Spring Exhibit connect with our community and become Clubhouse

T

Located

at

understand more accurately actual revenue SBC supplies blood products, testing, and transplant matching services to several Bay Area hospitals, including those in Santa

he Santa Cruz Museum of Natural the

weekend

before

is open to the public featuring

Many County residents also travel to SBC to

from the Monterey Bay and San Francisco science illustration workshop on California bees and First Friday demonstrations fea-

The Blood Drive takes place at the Aptos

continuing to investigate opportunities for improvements to fare payment technology Please note that all previously scheduled Canceled April Public Meetings April 9

-

April 16 -

Easy to Be a Hero diversity of nature — depicting insects, plants, birds, mammals, landscapes and amphibians — and artistic styles, including watercolor, pen and ink, colored pencil,

through May 27 and is included with admission to the Museum, which is free

munity Room B April 17

T

he Santa Cruz Public Library System (SCPL) has created a new partnership with the Stanford Blood Center (SBC) and will host the Center’s Bloodmobile in the parking lot of the Aptos Library on Saturday, April

For more information or eligibility -

METRO Fare Restructuring Analysis Postponed

SBC is a leader in the transplantation

S

Pancake Breakfast

med-

time donors to become real-life heroes through mobile blood drives, eduSusan Nemitz says, “When you give blood,

April 19 Public Library, Meeting Room

S

anta Cruz Metropolitan Transit District

consideration of fare restructuring until late

moment including future state funding; Aptos Times / April 15th 2018 / 7

Community News

FTA Awards $1.2M to METRO for New Buses T he Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced that it has awarded a $1,206,518 grant to the Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit

to purchase four Compressed Natural grant application was selected from among more than 1,000 applications submitted to the FTA Bus and Bus Facilities competitive grant program, and one of twelve grants

bus-facilities-projects)

beyond their useful life and need to be 20-year-old diesel buses with more than 725,000 miles that should have been put

away at a huge backlog of overdue

match thanks to the California state legislature having approved Senate Bill 1, the Road Repair and Accountability Act of

and Congressman Panetta and Congresswoman Eshoo for their letters of support which were included in the

Natural Gas, a cleaner burning alternative that emits less greenhouse gases than service to Santa Cruz County, trans-

Plenty of Free Customer Parking

Wilder Associates Inc.

Yoga Within

Property Management Specialists

Exploring the Mind-Body Connection

662-0291

687-0818

Salon Aptos

Joy of Movement Pilates & Gyrotonic®

Hair and Nails for a Good Look

688-8804

More Zest for Life

Warmboard Radiant Subfloor

Epicenter Cycling

688-8077

Simply Smarter Radiant Heat

Trek Bicycles for All Types of Riders

685-9275

662-8100

Village Liquors

Dentistry for Animals

688-5691

768-7148

For All Your Beverage Needs

Barrow Emerson, Planning and Development Director, stated, “We’re honing our skill at winning competitive grant awards We have several more grant applications out there, and I’m optimistic that 2018 will be a The Federal Transit Administration

million in federal funds available in 2017

Dr. Judy Force, DVM

Kumon Math & Reading Center Learning for the Long Run

345-8377

Ticket prices are per person and include one adult admission and one tional children’s tickets are $5 each, chase a reunion ticket to attend any reunion-related event, even if they don’t

To buy tickets, send $65 per ticket

address above to request a mailing address.

8 / April 15th 2018 / Aptos Times

paratransit service to Santa Cruz County with its ParaCruz service,

Today METRO operates 98 buses on more

Community News

SC County Bank Announces 50th Exhibition

S

anta Cruz County Bank Arts Collaborative is pleased to announce niman, marking its 50th art exhibition since

the work of Ed Penniman, a Santa Cruz native, whose paintings are on display

Native Son is a solo exhibition of

famed women landscape painters of the

familiarity with the coastal landscape of

outdoor and studio painter who has followed the painting trail throughout the island of Eleuthera in the journey has found him in the West Indies, the California Coast, Italy, Paraguay, Argentina, Mexico, the Southwest & Midwest, the Canadian border, and following Gaugin’s path to Tahiti,

across the county, in Aptos, Capitola Santa

states,

unpopulated view of a tropical island to the crowded streets of Manhattan, people are interested in the artist and his art

things about being an artist is to immerse myself in nature or

“I have painted with watercolors and

Penniman

how nature comes alive after I have been

Artwork on display is for sale with 100% of

Exhibition Calendar and Event Dates Opening Art Reception

so far physically, geographically, and artistically, I feel comfortable painting Exhibition Locations & Hours: Santa

The same thing happens with people who see me

I especially love the drawing aspect of my artistry, use my innate design sense, and have my artwork reflect my love of

Art provides a wonderful cross-cultural experience that allows me to penetrate deeper

Native Son, curated by Mary Anne Carson, Director of the Santa Cruz County Bank Arts Collaborative, and Janet Silverglate, includes 66 contemporary landscape

Auto Center Drive Hours: Monday through Thursday excluding holidays

Club is conducting outreach with local As stated on the NASA Swarmathon program, designed to introduce middle school aged girls to engineering discistudents’ skills in robotics and computer

Boy Scout troop and also gave Robotics demonstrations during Cabrillo’s Samper

Minority Serving Universities and Community Colleges were encouraged to apply

As part of Cabrillo’s participation in the Swarmathon, Cabrillo’s Robotics Aptos Times / April 15th 2018 / 9

Community News

Green Golly Project SANTA CRUZ — The Santa Cruz Public Library System (SCPL) welcomes

musical theater for children and adults, The purpose of the Green Golly Project is to draw children, parents and teachers to the study and practice of music as an empowering and vital building block in the development of a child’s

music education for children the Green Golly Project’s creators, Keith Torgan and Barbara Siesel, came upon the idea of integrating music education with reading and language arts so that teachers would be able to seamlessly include music in workshops, and performances to schools, Keith Torgan is a singer, songwriter, guitarist, actor, author, teacher and storyteller; a multi-talented artist with more than twenty years of experience in children’s music who has appeared at hundreds of theaters, cabarets, universities, museums, schools, and libraries throughout the the Green Golly Project stories including

Will the Real Rumpelstiltskin Puleeze Stand Up!

cator and entrepreneur, has pioneered the promotion of new music, new technology, and the music of women composers through her work as artistic director of Art Culture & Technology and founder and artistic director of The Storm King Music

Green Golly & Her Golden Flute 3:00 p.m.

Choice award winning The Green Golly

Creative Aging: a workshop in renewal through creativity.

Life in the Middle Ages: It Isn’t Too Late

education,

enrichment

and

inspiration

3:00 p.m. based programs.

Aptos High Presents Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella

C

Jr), as it waits for its true heir, Prince Topher

Aronovici, and student Quinn Youngs (Sr), this production breaks away from Disney’s

The show also gives a new dimension to Cinderella’s (Kaylee Leal, Jr) stepsisters, showing Charlotte’s (Grace Romeu, Jr) blind following in her mother’s (Desiree

the audience to the modern kingdom of Tristatiaria; a land being run by its iron

Pedro, Sr) allegiance to justice, and her love below her rank, Jean-Michel (Will Bortin, Throughout the show, we see Ella, Gabrielle, and Jean-Michel stand up to authority and challenge their fates to bring

love takes a back seat to democracy, and the destruction of classism, in a family friendly show that will leave you feeling Featured Ensemble and Prince Topher (center) 10 / April 15th 2018 / Aptos Times

Will Bortin, Sara Pedro, Desiree Hardin door. They can also be purchased online by

Friends Launches Kids2Parks SANTA CRUZ — Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks (Friends) announced the launch of Kids2Parks (K2P), a new innovative park-equity program to bring students from Title 1 schools The program, a partnership with California State Parks, increases the number of elementary school students from San Mateo, Santa Clara and Santa Cruz Counties able to visit a state park or beach with funding for transpor-

Santa Cruz, San Mateo and Santa Clara Department of Education that primarily indicates a high percentage of students

-

“State Parks is proud to partner with

Teachers will receive a response by May 18 from California State Parks about the status

I schools more opportunities to participate in

access is a primary goal for us and we’re excited that the Kids2Parks program will help students make a connection with our local state parks and

are so excited to welcome schoolchildren into the parks and share our state’s precious

Community News

Friends and California State Parks most-often noted barrier and the hardest to

Cruz State Parks Executive “The lack of resources to simply travel to a state park keeps some school groups from enjoying, learning about and engaging with our unique erous donors, Kids2Parks will truly make -

made a commitment to address this important equity issue and funded a pilot program that was launched in the fall of 2016 to provide

Kids2Parks program funds transportation costs to the parks, which is approximately

transportation and funding is allocated on a

Teachers from schools included in interpretive services provided by State

Applications are accepted online at

Aptos Times / April 15th 2018 / 11

Community News

SCWD Community Water Plan Learning Center Now Open!

D rop by the Soquel Creek Water Dis-

Drive in Soquel and take a look at our new interactive Community Water Plan Learning Center open

is from

t h r o u g h Friday for self-guided learn the story of what we’re doing to meet our water needs while also protecting the groundwater basin from further seawater Learn about the technology and infrastructure needed for water recycling, desalination, water transfer, aquifer

Sunrooms General Contractor Lic#: 712291 831-646-5200

Solar Systems 855 Broadway Ave., Ste A Seaside, CA 93955 www.solartecture.net

Remodels Electrical Contractor Lic#: 1011286 831-233-3004

seawater intrusion along our coastline and how your water company is planning to address water sustainability for its

project would involve treating secondary

new treatment options that could involve either treating the source water through multiple steps of processes that may cation facility are being evaluated in the

Become informed about Pure Water Soquel, Groundwater Replenishment and Pure Water Soquel is a groundwater replenishment project using advanced water

veyed to new recharge wells that would transmit the water down into the groundwater basin to create a seawater barrier

water for replenishing the groundwater basin and protecting against seawater

existing groundwater and eventually become part of the groundwater supply

and conveyance improvements would transport the source water to the treatment and conveyance would also be needed to

Farm to Table Fresh Seasonal Fare Wednesday – Sunday 4:30 - 9:00 pm 7945 Soquel Drive Aptos, CA 95003

Fine Dining Overlooking the Aptos Creek

persephonerestaurant.com 12 / April 15th 2018 / Aptos Times

|

831.612.6511

who has been purifying water for groundThe conceptual components of the

Community News

Cabrillo College Ethics Bowl Team

May 10th

C

abrillo College announced that its

overall in the national championship of the Intercollegiate Ethics Bowl

Sponsored by the Association for Practical and Professional Ethics, the Intercollegiate Ethics Bowl (IEB holds regional and national competitions involving hundreds of college and university students success in the IEB include strong analytical skills, intensive research, tight teamwork

In Last years Intercollegiate Ethics munity college team in the Bowl’s 21-year history to win a regional competition against four-year colleges and universities advancing to the National competition in

CAPITOLA VETERINARY HOSPITAL

This year’s Cabrillo team members In December of 2017, the Cabrillo team placed second in the California regional competition, making them the only Community College team to qualify in an open regional competition for the round, the Cabrillo College Ethics Bowl team defeated the team from Stanford Uni-

Cameron Ellis, Liv Johansson and Connor is coached by Cabrillo Philosophy Department faculty Nancy Brown and There are11 Regional competitions throughout the United States and Canada in which Student teams research, analyze and construct arguments, defending their

Arizona State University (ASU) for 2nd involved in current social, legislative, medical, business, and general interest “This is a remarkable success, and we said Claudia Close, Cabrillo Philosophy Instructor and Ethics Bowl Team Faculty remarkable when one notes that Cabrillo Stanford and the West Point team, who won

Entrances Surgeries

Pharmacy

39

$

By Appointment only

NEW CLIENT OFFER & One Vaccine

831-476-PETS (7387) (Next to New Leaf Market)

Students must demonstrate that they have considered the facts of the case, can comprehend and articulate the underlying relevant ethical principles, defend their claims about how the case should be resolved, and answer challenges to their arguments put forward by the opposing

From left: Ella Carroll, Jane Tobias, Cameron Ellis, Liv Johansson and Connor DeGraff Aptos Times / April 15th 2018 / 13

Kids Camps

Top Ten Things You Never Knew About Camp C 7. Mommies

amp has become a staple of the

and

Daddies

do

it

ences, and camps for single adults, senior adults, and any adult that wants to relax and enjoy all camp

of children, youth, and adults head to the hills, lakes, valleys, and parks to participate in the time-honored tradition

same sense of community, authentic relationships, and self-discovery that vacation option, allowing adults to try a variety of new activities in a safe and

10. Camp is older than dirt, almost experience turned an impressive 150

experiences qualify for tax credits or

played an important role in the lives of some of the most talented people

6.

ACA’s

for – including business professionals,

8. “At the same time, the impact camp has on campers, the life-changing experience, has remained after all 9. Camp is worth its weight in gold, and life changing — developing friendships and memories that last well

reported that they tried new activities at camp that they were afraid to do

like those at camp, reduces stress in children and help them better handle teaching children how to be good stewards of the environment, camps are teaching children how to enjoy the world around them and take a minute to breathe deep and feel the nature, which ultimately teaches them how to

2. Camp

gets

those

neurons

and concern over summer learning loss have pushed academic achievement that their child continued new activ5.

that participation in intentional programs, like camp, during summer months helps stem summer learning

camp experience teaches more than entire experience is made of teachable moments; perhaps one of the biggest Campers learn to pick up after themselves, respect each other’s property,

ample opportunity for developmental growth, which is a precursor to aca-

children who struggle in traditional 1. Camp builds leaders for the 21st

4.

E xcel lenc e i n E qu e st r i an E du c at i on at

Monte Vista Christian School

HORSEMANSHIP CAMP Beautiful surroundings and comfortable cabins 'SJFOEMZ 4UBČ BOE 8FMM 5SBJOFE )PSTFT

Week Long, Sleep Over or Day Sessions

June - August, Sunday - Saturday Western/English Show Jumping 5SBJM 3JEFT )PSTF 4IPX PO 4BUVSEBZ Crafts, Swimming and Archery S’mores and Skits at the Campfire!

LESSONS t 53"*/*/( t )034& 4)084 4DIPPM 8BZ 8BUTPOWJMMF $" t

w w w. b e l m o n t t r a i n i n g . c o m 14 / April 15th 2018 / Aptos Times

given camp food a bad reputation, but in truth, camps are constantly exploring healthy food options, and often are at the forefront of things

resiliency, teamwork, problem-solving skills, and the ability to relate to other people — these are the skills that tomorrow’s leaders will need, and the skills camp has been adept at building

snack

For more information on preparing

options,

and

vegetarian

of responding camps indicated that healthy eating and physical activity was an important or very important

summer, visit ACA on Facebook and Twitter for helpful

3. If everyone else went to camp, maybe Association, Inc.

Belmont Horsemanship Camp 2 School Way, Watsonville, CA 95076 Phone: 831-206-9707 e-mail: Belmonttraining@gmail.com web: www.Belmonttraining.com opportunity for boys and girls to spend hours every day riding and learning about Western and English riding, as well as crafts, swimming, archery and marshmallow or visit

Community News

News from the Watsonville Wetlands 4th Saturday Community Restoration oin Watsonville Wetlands on Saturday, April 28 for our monthly community restoration day, which will be held on the Watsonville Sloughs Ecological

If you have questions, please contact

J

long-term habitat restoration and climate adaptation project looking at salinity, plant and bird populations in West Branch

its brand new website (and new look to click through the site and explore the new

World Migratory Bird Day Celebration oin Watsonville Wetlands on Saturday, May 12, to celebrate World Migratory

You can now register for our speaker

J

Watsonville Wetlands Watch is hosting two activities to celebrate The Year of the Bird on Saturday, May 12, including a bird walk and a beautiful photo-journal

our favorite features is the new nature photo-journal presentation will take place

Master

photographer,

The bird walk will take place from 10 We supply the gloves, tools, and a tional Resource Center located at the top of

Seraphina -

tacular photo journal she captured ticipants will meet directly at the trailhead located at the parking lot below the Body Zone in

An encore presentation of Seraphina

of information about our restoration and education programs, our community partners and ways to get involved with our See the new look of our website at

In this presentation, Seraphina will show the beautiful photos she took and talk about her experience observing and -

Wear layers, bring binoculars, is free and open to beginners and more advanced birding enthusiasts alike, but

of the trails and do some exploring in the

Watsonville Wetlands has a New Website!

I

incredible folks at Tree Top Web Design, Watsonville Wetlands is proud to unveil

Rancho Del Mar Shopping Center Update (From TRC)

P

hase I of construction is progressing as scheduled at Rancho Del Mar Shopping Center located along

completion and painting will begin on the stores located east of Rite Aid and on the Additionally, sandwich-loving locals will be happy to hear that Erik’s Deli will

the former Windjammer will become the new Construction on Phase II is currently underway and is comprised of work on both

to start mid-summer and will include the Aptos Shoes building and the building that TRC’s Senior Vice President of Development, Scott Grady stated, “We are so pleased with the amount of interest and excitement surrounding the redevelopment of Rancho Del Mar

to take a really nice destination and elevate it to meet the rapidly changing dining, health and service needs of the com-

Editor’s

Note

Meeting Wednesday, April 18, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.

Mar Improvement Association Membership Aptos Times / April 15th 2018 / 15

APRIL 2018

Aptos Real Estate Update Ruth Bates UPDATE – Q1 Aptos homes, 6 condos,

Community News

Apply For The Measure D Taxpayer Oversight Committee T he Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) is currently accepting applications from members of the community for

prepared by an independent auditor, describing how funds were spent

Members of the Measure D Taxpayer committee will be tasked with reviewing how the funds generated by the transporThe responsibilities of the Committee

Low-TIC (tenant-in-common) property

SELLERS – Active Rain asked 1000 Real

tures on an annual basis to ensure they

Santa Cruz County who are neither elected from any agency or organization that either oversees or implements projects funded The Committee will be made up of community members that fairly represent the geographical, social, cultural, and economic diversity of Santa Cruz County to ensure Members of the Measure D Taxpayer Oversight Committee must be residents of portation users, and it shall Santa Cruz County who are neither elected include at least one person

The deadline for applica-

from any agency or organization that either oversees or implements projects funded from the proceeds of the sales tax.

their agent up front to remove as many

California Wellness Foundation Grants $200,000 for Local Access to Dental Care

home easily available to show, today’s buyers have little patience and will BUYERS –You have just entered into your agent to move to a successful

T

he California Wellness Foundation (Cal Wellness) awarded Dientes Community Dental Care a $200,000 grant for core operating support to sustain comprehensive oral health services for uninsured and publicly insured low-income adults and

disclosures (these days this could all be

Repairs (RFR) and Contingency Removal (CR) – typical contract is 17 days for Physical CR, 17 days for Appraisal CR, requesting repairs or credit for repairs, through is done 5 days before close – to

TOP 10 THINGS TO DO WHEN BUYING OR SELLING A HOME - #1Call Me!

831.768.1887

307 Main St. Suite 101, Watsonville, CA

www.fatimasfinejewelry.com 3 3 5 S P R E C K L E S D R I V E S U I T E H , A P TO S Paid Advertising

16 / April 15th 2018 / Aptos Times

Voted “Best of Pajaro Valley 2015-16”

Community News

Santa Cruz Shakespeare Director to Speak Before Aptos Club

Gentle Exams & Cleanings to Cosmetic, Restorative & Implant Dentistry The Quality and Service Your Family Deserves from Our Family

TOD C. ANDERSON, DDS

TUESDAY - THURSDAY: 8:00AM-5:30PM FRIDAY: 8:00AM-3:00PM SATURDAY: BY APPOINTMENTS ONLY

M

ike Ryan, artistic director of Santa Cruz Shakespeare, will be the opening speaker for the Saturday

9520 SOQUEL DRIVE APTOS, CA 95003

www.riodelmardental.com

831-688-1006

Christ Lutheran Church, “Love’s

Mike Ryan

Labor’s

Shakespeare’s early comedies and focuses on four young men (one a king) who take an oath to forsake women while they

women (one a princess) appear, and each

The play is one of two Shakespeare productions being staged by Santa Cruz Shakespeare this summer (the other is

All Saturday sessions are at the church

Fresh Seafood, Coastal Mexican & Vegetarian Dishes Prepared “A La Cocina Fresca”

about its selection as well as provide other No speaker has been selected for the April 28 gathering, but on May 5, UCSC literature professor and director of the school’s Shakespeare Workshop Sean Keilen will

Although the club is free to the public, a contribution of $2 per session or $10 for all of them is urged to help pay for facilities and stipends to the speakers’ preferred

And on May 12, Michael Warren, UCSC emeritus professor and dramaturge -

Where Delicious Meets s u o i c i l e D

Tour an Outstanding Aptos Rhododendron Garden n Sunday, May 6 at 1 PM, the Monterey Bay Chapter of the American Rhododendron Society will feature the second tour this year of the Monte Toyon Garden of Maurie and Fran Sumner located at the Monte Toyon Camp and Conference Center, 220

TIERRA Y MAR

the top of the hill where McCullough, who knew until they died, will lead Fran Sumner pub-

old entitled, “The Love Fine Dining Mexican Style

From the parking lot, please walk up Rhododendron Garden, which is located at

Full Bar , 50+ Tequilas, Santa Cruz Mountain Wines Ocean View, Lunch & Dinner Daily, Reservations Suggested

“Rhododendron” page 19

21 Seascape Village, Aptos

831-662-9000

www.palapasrestaurant.com Aptos Times / April 15th 2018 / 17

Business Profile

SAFE AT HOME

I

n 2001, Cindy and Steve Glenn found

care patching together care amongst family members for Cindy’s grandmother after a fall that led to hip replacement

moment she woke up until the moment she fell asleep, my grandmother just wanted were advised Marge was being discharged stricken, “and I have a large family who Yet, it is a very stressful event and when a granddaughter or family member is the care provider, the relationship dynamic and Cindy personally felt the need for realized the need within our community

16 years the need in our community has diseases such as ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease also known as amyotrophic lateral disease “Unlike a franchise, being locally owned and locally operated, when a client or a family member of a client contacts us, we know who they are and our customized approach allows us to adapt not only their scheduling needs but Care Plans as a cli-

Cindy said, “These ailments have no know

She emphasized, “It has always been our mission to be part of a dynamic in which a member of our community no matter disability or disease retains his or her right to live safely and comfortably and with dignity in their own homes until the end of their

is rooted in the high quality caregivers

Cindy

stated,

“Safe

expanded services to those who are undergoing cancer treatment and need in-home

old and we can and do provide a very

comfortable sending to care for their own is run by Cindy and her dedicated and “We have some really wonderful caregivers who have that unique quality that combines a compassionate heart and good judgment and desire to work in a position that impacts another’s life in a very pro-

MBA from UC Berkley, provides administrative assistance and her son, Nick, a

Besides their customized approach, It really does feel like an extended family

is responsible for all website content and

Term Care insurance and are quite knowledgeable about the requirements and

Care and her youngest son Danny is soon graduating from a local high school and

required to become a member of Safe At Senior Care is registered with

caregiver is carefully chosen and undergoes an extensive hiring process regulated by the State of California along

a very large population, both elderly and young, whom

caregiver must undergo a gerprint scan, background and reference checks, TB testing and

who are diagnosed with Auto Immune

not hire anyone who they would not feel

Cindy encourages anyone believing they have no options other than a Skilled Nursing Facility to call them and request done not only in a home, but anywhere the individual may be at whether it’s a hospital and advise what may be needed to adapt the home so that the client can return and

was diagnosed with cancer and despite 18 / April 15th 2018 / Aptos Times

children were born in raised in Santa Cruz, like herself attending the local elementary schools, graduating from the local high

All caregivers are bonded, insured and

Community News

Handel, Bach, and Purcell

T

he Santa Cruz Chorale concludes their 2017-2018 Saturday, April 28,

&ŀŁĮŁIJ 1ĹĮĻĻĶĻĴ t 1ĿļĽIJĿŁņ -Įń 1IJĿŀļĻĮĹ *ĻķłĿņ

Purcell’s Jubilate and Te Deum were

4PRVFM %S 4VJUF "QUPT $"

General $25, Seniors $20, Students $5

info@buckwalterlaw.com

(831) 688-0163

on that hymn, whereby each -

Blessed Are They That Considereth the Poor (or Foundling

ereth the poor was composed to raise

The Santa Cruz Chorale’s Spring concert presents works by three great

www.buckwalterlaw.com

PHILIP BUCKWALTER

Of Counsel

Contact us for a consultation.

NICHOLAS HOLDER

Attorney at Law

Protecting you, your property, and your legacy

The Sumners lived in San Francisco, but in order to test and display their hybrids such as the Maddenii Series rhododendrons My Lady, My Guy, Mi Amor, Pierce; and to grow other rhododendrons, Monte Toyon Rhododendron Garden in We hope that the regular blooming Sumner hybrids Mi Amor (with its large as well as rhododendrons such as the Maddenii Series species Rhododendron Maddenii Series species and hybrids do superbly in the Santa Cruz area, make good container plants for the small garden, also a chance that newts will be spotted

-

rhododendron.org

Fran and Maurie Sumner at the observation platform of their Monte Toyon Garden.

Aptos Times / April 15th 2018 / 19

Pajaro Valley Chamber of

Dedicated to the success of our members by:

CommerCe & agriCulture

| Watsonville, CA 95077 | www.PajaroValleyChamber.com | Phone (831) 724-3900 | Fax (831) 728-5300

From your friends at the Pajaro Valley Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture

Pajaro Valley Chamber Calendar Thursday April 19

All-Chamber Mega Mixer

C

T

he Pajaro Valley Chamber has been bursting with activity and we want

ome experience a scenic steam train ride through the redwoods and stroll through

Santa Cruz culinary delights from participating restaurants, Craft Breweries and Santa Cruz

up in the next few months, so go grab a pen

Covered Bridge 5:00 p.m. Check-In to receive pre-purchased

Business Expo he Business Expo is coming up on

T

delights, refreshments, live entertainment and

6:00 p.m. Board Train 6:15 p.m.

high-energy event is free and everyone is You will meet the best businesses and organizations on the Central Coast and enjoy some amazing food and beverages, along

7:00 p.m. Train Return Member Price: $10 Non-Member Price: $20

want to miss the ever-entertaining Mascot Election Year Activities t’s an election year and there are some opportunities coming up to hear from those running for County Supervisor Dis-

I

featuring the candidates running for State are available on Eventbrite or by calling the Watsonville Improvements ave you been downtown Watsonville

on attending these two events to hear their The Santa Cruz County Business Council and the Pajaro Valley Chamber of Commerce are partnering for an information-packed forum with the candidates running for the This free event will be held at the Watsonville Civic Plaza Community Room, 275 Main Street Fourth Floor on Tuesday, May 1, The Pajaro Valley Chamber is hosting

throughout Santa Cruz and Santa Clara counties are participating in this mega mixer so come out and enjoy an evening at Roaring

improvements happening and we would like to invite you to a few events and see month, business people, City leaders and your Pajaro Valley Chamber get together for lunch in the City Plaza Park from noon until nesses and on April 18, we will be enjoying sandwiches from Greg Wimp and his team

J

Mega Mixer at Roaring Camp oin us for an evening of mixing and mingling at the upcoming Mega Mixer at

2018 Pajaro Valley Business Expo Watsonville Wine, Craft Beer and Art Walk et ready to have some fun and stroll through historic Downtown Watsonville at the Wine, Craft Beer and Art Walk

G

the City of Watsonville and the Pajaro Valley

several local wineries and craft breweries including Integrity, Wargin, Alfaro’s and Kirigin Cellars to name just a few, along

S

Admission Free!

Tuesday May 1

Santa Cruz County Supervisor District 4 Candidates’ Forum

T

his forum will cover important issues which

There will be beautiful art work on display and for sale at several locations and music

Sunday May 13

experience a scenic steam train ride through the redwoods and stroll through the 1880s From 5pm-6pm Listen to music in the beautiful valley surrounded by a redwood

Thursday April 26

34th Annual Mother’s Day Run/Walk -

P

ajaro Valley Shelter Services presents the

culinary delights from participating restaurants, Craft Breweries and Santa Cruz Wine Growers Association who will be pouring 20 / April 15th 2018 / Aptos Times

Register online at

!

Local Sports

Aptos Schools Scoreboard

7960 Soquel Drive Aptos, CA 95003

Aptos High School Baseball

ON TI AD FF N E S O M HI 0% T 1 R FO

Softball Swimming Aptos13 – Harbor 1

Boys Volleyball

Coach: Jim Triplett Aptos 116 – Harbor 14 Aptos 105 – St Francis 46

Coach: Jacob Landel Aptos def Scotts Valley (3-0) Aptos def Soquel (25-20, 25-19, 25-11)

Coach: Jim Triplett Aptos 115 – Harbor 44 Aptos 143 – St Francis 50

Digs; Kacey Losik 11 Kills, 5 Digs, 20 Assists, Blocks; Noah Eitzen 6 Kills, 5 Blocks; Christian Segura 11 Digs; Michael Spinelli 17 Assists;

Aptos Jr. High Boys Golf

NOW SELLING ARTISAN OLIVE WOOD

Your one stop shopping for custom, local and imported specialty food & gift items

EXTRA VIRGIN | FUSED | INFUSED | AGED BALSAMIC SANTA CRUZ APTOS 106 Lincoln St. www.trueoliveconnection.com 7960 Soquel Dr. 831.458.6457 831.612.6932

Boys Golf Aptos 145 – New Brighton 176 Aptos 201 – Soquel 281

Aptos 185 – Santa Cruz 242 – Harbor 206

Apr 11 Apr 16 Apr 18 Apr 23 Apr 25 Apr 30

Since 1926 Instruments / Accessories / Sheet Music Sales / Rentals / Lessons 831-724-4798

musicstoreguy@earthlink.net

7960J Soquel Dr. Aptos, CA 95003

Conveniently located off Highway 1 and just outside Aptos Village, the Aptos Village Square hosts a number of local Aptos businesses.

Aptos Times / April 15th 2018 / 21

Business Profile

DEER PARK MARKETPLACE IN APTOS

D

eer Park Marketplace is a pleasant and picturesque shopping center -

In addition to Deluxe Foods of Aptos, two banks and the CVS Pharmacy, there are restaurants, a wine and spirits store, retail shops, and a number of business and personal services that are locally owned,

Deer Park Marketplace as a community shopping center also frequented by tourists

seating areas where families can bring their lunches and sit looking out over the vineyard, people

Kevin Scott

coming

here

At the south end of the property the Deer Park overlook includes an open barn structure with tables

benches and a peaceful lawn-covered

knoll partially surrounded by trees with a view of the neighboring vineyard and

Deer Park is an inviting environment The location also serves as a convenient location for events sponsored by local busi“This is a prime location for non“The Dahlia Society uses Deer Park for their events, while Deer Park Wine and Spirits holds wine tastings on our grounds Deer Park also hosts Easter festivities with an egg hunt and visits with that provides children with a safe place to “During Christmas time there are often musical artists that will come and walk around the center and play music,

In recent years there has been improvements to pedestrian access, including landscaped walking paths under the redupstairs area at Deer Park Marketplace is easily accessed by stairs or an escalator that Kevin said that further capital improvements are planned, including a where there is a gazebo under the redwood trees and a seating area that is also used vides a pleasant pedestrian entrance to the residential neighbors to the north of the Kevin said the marketplace is cur-

Deer Park Marketplace was built in the There are also small local boutique arts Kevin noted that attractive landscaping is important to the property owner and it shows even in the parking lot and and cypress trees and well-maintained planted areas create an aesthetically 22 / April 15th 2018 / Aptos Times

was built, a hunting ground known as Deer Park when it was owned by sugar and

Featured Columnist

Defensible Space and Fire Season Safety

By Captain Ryan Peters, Aptos-La Selva Fire District

I

t’s hard to believe how quickly the ourselves in the middle of April which

neighborhoods to work together to see that their homes have the very best chance of sur-

dry leaves should be cleared from decks, The second outer zone should extend 70 foot — or to your property line – and should focus on the clearance of all light,

April is the month for us to start evaluating and addressing defensible space around our homes in preparation for this year’s (mostly in March thankfully) have led to very trict, we are beginning to focus on the completely cures and dries, which will most likely be in June this year, it will be ready

and community safety as it relates to keeping your homes safe from the threat of

not to disturb root systems as this will help prevent mudslides and slip outs once the If your property is set on a hillside, manage all fuels downhill of your home

Let’s work together to (WUI) pose an incredible amount of safety rounding our community, there are many neighborhoods that either border or are built within forested and heavily fueled

In 2005, California State law mandated that homeowners maintain 100 feet of defen-

We ask that everyone post highly visible us keep everyone safe by giving us 100 feet

dividing these 100 feet into two separate you faster and get to work more quickly in a and a second 70-foot zone outside of that

in these communities and mitigate the By teaming up with you and your neighbors, we are working with the community to make sure that homeowners take the time this spring to create 100 feet of defen-

fuel management should be “lean, green, and

Please make sure that these long driveways

and certain types of trees are acceptable as long as they are properly limbed and main-

At the Aptos-La Selva Fire District,

call (831) 685-6690.

Featured Columnist The Opioid Crisis, Part II

by Ron Conte, Pharm.D.

I

n my previous article I discussed two factors possibly panies who manufacture naloxone, to reverse narcotic

antidote due to so much opioid abuse, the drug companies more to discuss about the drug manufacturers in my next 100 milligrams of oral morphine, or its equivalent, increase occurs when a patient takes a narcotic for longer periods

compared to daily dosages of less than 20 milligrams of

a patient continues to take a narcotic seeking a euphoric

I have touched upon only a few factors contributing

The issue of drug misuse and abuse is related to

The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) has As a consequence of their action, Purdue was found

so does drug abuse as well as narcotic dependence, Aptos Times / April 15th 2018 / 23

Community News

Mary Porter Sesnon & Pino Alto Exhibition

T

he Sesnon Art Gallery at the University of California, Santa Cruz, celebrates the life of Mary

they built their summer home, Pino Alto,

and enriching the sense of family tradition,

near the driveway, is now called the Sesnon

and larger-than- life drawings will be featured in the adjacent Porter Faculty Gallery,

Born in Santa Cruz in 1868 to Ben-

culinary arts program and restaurant

Sophia Porter was the sole survivor of

The work of other Sesnon family members will also be on display, including work by Mary Porter Sesnon’s great-grand-

Cartan established the Mary Porter Sesnon

and was tutored in civics, music and arts

was the extraordinary gift of nearly seventy acres of Porter-Sesnon land that created the The Fifth College at UCSC (College Five)

studio on the property, a place of solace for

group tours are available by appointment:

She witnessed a changing California landscape in the late 1800s and married returned to her childhood property, where

In tandem with this historical display,

-

Spooky Addams Family Musical Comes to Scotts Valley High School

A

A band of dearly departed ancestors from diverse past

The show was created by an award-winning team that includes authors Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice (Jersey Boys), The Scotts Valley production is Directed by Kendra Kannegaard and Larry Wenner, with musical direction by Lea Reed, and dance choreography by Mikayla Tom, the production promises to delight audiences with humor, an original story, song In the kooky, upside-down world of the Addams Family, a

Aubley, Alyssa Buller, Chance Brown, Finn Vannerus, Madi Ahrens, Alissa Anderson, Genevieve Bellavance, Jarrett Bare, Location: Evergreen Historic Cemetery dinner for Wednesday’s new boyfriend and his parents so they

Ashley Miller, Julia Packer, Zack Packer, Ayanna Palmer, Gabe Petersen, Ella Schromm, Sydney Scott, Tessa Snyder, Lillian Thorington, and Elijah Wenn The Addams Family, a New Musical Comedy opens on

The ghoulish double cast features Sophie Chiara and Peyton Turowski as Morticia, the vampiric matriarch of the Addams clan; Jimmy Reed as Gomez, her devoted husband; Marlee Bruce Worse, the romance seems to have turned the steadfastly gloomy Addams girl downright cheery, leaving her family very

Schools not selected for Kids2Parks

Fester; Amira Aspromonte and Nicole Toccalino as Grandma, Gabe Freeman as Lurch, Jon Bruce and JD Burnett as Lucas; and

visitor services and capital projects and is passionately dedicated to the preservation of our spectacular natural environment

trips are always welcome

Friends also operates

state parks and beaches by

nature- and history-themed merchandise for sale to

will be donated to support The Scotts Valley Community Theatre

pendent foundation, Cal Wellness’ mission is to improve the health of the people of California by making grants for health promotion, wellness education and disease In 2017, Dientes celebrated their 25th Anniversary and reached a second mile-

include Natural Bridges, New Brighton, Santa Cruz

Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks is an entrepreneurial legacy of our state parks and beaches through an innovative partnership with California State Parks and by leveraging vides funding for educational programs, 24 / April 15th 2018 / Aptos Times

Learn more at ThatsMyPark.org or via Pinterest.

dental care to more Santa Cruz County residents than ever before—serving over

mented, “We are very grateful for our continued partnership with Cal

Wellness to help the low-income adults and seniors in our community, some of whom haven’t been in a dental chair in

help ensure equal access to quality dental

Dental Assistant Vanessa Medina share a

Chorale is honored to welcome Jan Kobow The concert features a truly stellar where he will again sing under the baton enchanting Bay area audiences with her We are happy that she will be singing for Paul Flight made his debut at the Kennedy center in 2008, and debuted at the

Packer who has sung with the San Francisco Symphony Chorus and the Grace is currently the bass-baritone in the choir of cisco and will be singing his Santa Cruz The Santa Cruz Chorale, a community

World famous tenor Jan Kobow is

The Santa Cruz Chorale at Holy Cross Church. the Berlin University of Arts has directed

in Berlin, where as a boy he sang in the

recognized Jan’s musicality and the beauty

1) Develop additional overdose reversal agents. Naloxone is not always given at the right dose, especially when development of a serotonin antagonist to reverse respiratory depression from 2) Need for new, innovative medication and technology. Currently we have methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone to assist with narcotic with-

Since 2006, Christian Grube who is emeritus professor of choral conducting at

exquisite sound, impeccable intonation, broad range of dynamic expression and

Earth Day

is now available to treat pain without stand that it may be the simplest way to treat pain, but always consider the There are too many of our youth and other age groups who have succumbed to narcotic abuse, addiction, severe side have included a table below with a partial listing of non-narcotic drugs used to treat

3) Need for safe, non-addictive treatment to manage chronic pain.

You will be reading more about cannabinoids, sodium-channel blockers, gene therapies, and brain stimulation

Drug Class Acetaminophen (generic Tylenol) NSAIDs (ibuprofen, naproxen, others) Antidepressants 1) Amitriptyline (generic Elavil), others 2) Duloxetin (Cymbalta), others

Lamotrigine (Lamictal); Carbamazepine

or pharmacist before treating moderate to

Type of Pain osteoarthritis osteoarthritis

1& neuropathic(nerve) pain; polyneuropathy 2) 1) post-stroke, post-herpetic neuralgia, post-mastectomy pain 1) 1) minor relief for low back pain

polyneuropathy; post-herpetic neuralgia (not all

(Dilantin); Topiramate (Topamax); Levetiracetam (Keppra); Zonisamide (Zonegran); & Tiagabine (Gabitril) Muscle Relaxants Carisoprodol (Soma), Cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril), Metaxalone (Skelaxin), and Methocarbamol (Robaxin), others

low back pain

ACROSS

1. Caprese birthplace 6. Vigor 9. Opera house box 13. Completely dedicated 14. *Earth Day month, acronym 15. Boiling kettle emission 16. Dog collar attachment 17. Lao-tzu follower 18. Think tank output 19. *Greenhouse gas 21. *Green transportation 23. U.N. labor issues org.

24. Copper coin 25. Unit of electrical resistance

28. Short for “and elsewhere” 30. Take for ransom 35. Blow up 37. *What exhaust pipes do 39. Cabbage 40. “I’m ____ you!”

41. Alternative to talkers 43. Russian autocrat 44. Must-haves 46. Was aware of 47. Giant Himalayan 48. Put on a pedestal 50. “Team” homophone 52. Say it to agree 53. Hallway permission 55. Mouth piece 57. *Homemade fertilizer 61. *Marked with different recycling codes

11. Hockey score 12. Highland tongue 15. Target of crime 20. Prominent 22. Desk well content 24. Grisham novel “The ____” 25. *Diminishing layer 26. Sharpens 27. Sacred song DOWN 29. In a frenzy 1. “____ down!”

31. Half-rotten 2. Sheltered, nautically 32. Offensively curious 3. ____ du jour 33. Winged 4. Hindu sage 34. *The ____ Agreement 5. Get a lungful 36. Pie a la ____ 6. Toupee spot 38. *Oxygen generator 7. *Federal org.

42. Excellent, old 8. Exploratory spacecraft fashioned 9. “____ and the Tramp” 45. Indian soldiers in Great 10. Crude group Britain’s army, e.g.

65. Shylock’s practice 66. O in OPEC 68. le de la Cit river 69. Blackthorn fruit, pl.

70. Future fish 71. Mixed breed dogs 72. One trick animal?

73. Rain byproduct 74. “Bye” to Banderas

49. More, in Madrid 51. Unwholesome atmosphere 54. *Nature’s rage 56. Impostor 57. Intersection of two arcs 58. Capital of Norway 59. Negatively charged particle 60. The hunted 61. Same as pleaded 62. South American monkey 63. Sean Penn’s movie “____ the Wild” 64. ____pool or ____pit 67. Debtor’s letters © Statepoint Media

Answers on 31 »

Aptos Times / April 15th 2018 / 25

Featured Columnist

Hiring Family: Good Or Bad Idea?

By Ron Kustek, Business Instructor Cabrillo College

T

here are many reasons why hire family – they are usually more committed with a vested interest in the success of the company, plus they’re often more trustworthy, not to mention that family will often work for a lower cost than non-family positive attributes can contribute to a more cohesive and stronger bond between family working in the it has a tremendously positive impact on your customers who see and especially feel - that you have a truly family-owned and

that the other family member isn’t pulling Your conversations are light yet meaningful, as well as open and honest, both at work and at home, because with a family business there is no

day with excitement and anticipation of how good things can be today, even if it’s gloomy outside, it’s always sunny inside the business (because you’re making money, and that often makes people

friends, but most often there is the tendency for friends to somehow not care as much or Similar to when the business relationship

the day’s challenges, often with some laughs and some head shaking in disbelief

What To Do iring people is the most important decision you will make (and keep making) and should always be for the person with the best skill set, regardless

relationship, so too can your business relaWhenever we compromise our principles,

When it’s going good, it can be great… or those of you who work in familyowned and operated businesses, you

F

each other, you know each other’s strong points and not-so strong areas, but cover for each other, the way all great employees

personal relationship – often not for the each family member pulls together, instead of pulling each other – and the company,

There is nothing worse than not being

When it’s going bad, it can be awful… ave you ever hired a friend to work for you, or to partner with you and

business where family members are not getting along, there are no secrets, no hiding how each person feels, no family bond that forgives when we as individuals just start

is the realization that there is a respon-

recommended to always try to take Whether you’re a manager for a Silicon Valley firm or for your own company, the guiding principle is being impartial, is going well, and especially why – so that you can reinforce and draw on those skills for the person to apply to what offer solutions instead of just criticizing, so the added constructive input on the skills that are making them successful in other areas, can be applied to helping them be successful for improving their

change, and they may not share the same goals they once did, or the same interest or

that it’s easier to replace a worker than it is to replace a family member, who may just need to leave the business, in order to save

26 / April 15th 2018 / Aptos Times

Celebrating

1

years

Health & Lifestyle Expo for Women Thursday, April 26, 5 – 8 p.m.

|

Cocoanut Grove, 400 Beach Street, Santa Cruz

It’s our big 10 year anniversary, and you’re invited! Help us celebrate a decade of bringing our local ladies the best health and wellness information and resources the community has to offer. This night is all about YOU.

Offered at NO CHARGE. Register early! Visit mysantacruzdoctor.org to register.

Doors open at 5 p.m. Validated parking across the street!

5 Wellness presentations 5 Local exhibitors 5 Fun giveaways 5 Complimentary appetizers and no-host bar 5 Live DJ

in Enter to w rand our raffle g ift 0g prize: $50 Yoso to certificate pa!

Wellness S

Save the date, bring your squad, and help us celebrate 10 years of the Health & Lifestyle Expo for Women! facebook.com/dominicanmedical

twitter.com/dominicancares

instagram.com/pmgofsantacruz

#SCwomensexpo

Brought to you by:

Dominican Hospital

Dignity Health Medical Group–Dominican A Service of Dignity Health Medical Foundation

Dignity Health Medical Network Aptos Times / April 15th 2018 / 27

Community Calendar Aptos Chamber of Commerce Saturday April 14

Mystery of the Lumber Mill to the Loma WhatPrietahappened Mill in Nisene Marks Professor Marco Meniketti will

members. Reservations required:

advocates are everyday people that, Mondays & Wednesdays with just a few hours a week can Alzheimer’s Association have a lifetime of impact for a child lzheimer’s Association has free support groups for family caregivers at 1777-A Capitola road

A

facilitated by Jill Ginghofer,

First Mondays in Watsonville Second Tuesdays

Fashion Show: Bloom into Spring!

SSeascape Beach resort and trunk shows with dozens of local bou-

Thursday April 22

Pajaro Valley Business Expo

SAdmission Free!

When a loved one is seriously ill, it can be a challenge for the entire

Overeaters Anonymous

-

chamber.com

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

W

from the relationships, mutual - support and connections essential

Business Debtors Anonymous Nar-Anon Watsonville is a twelve step Wrecovering from debting on Nar-Anon support group for families

Overeaters Anonymous

group with the solution group

any questions

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

Orientations to Become Advocates for Children

Ongoing Events

C

ASA volunteer Advocates

Weekdays

CASA Orientations to Become Advocates for Children

CASA empowers volunteers to

WomenCARE ARM-in-ARM omenCARE ARM-in-ARM support group for women with advanced, recurrent and

inspiring class is for anyone with an

28 / April 15th 2018 / Aptos Times

11 a.m.: Worship

95018 his annual education irst Baptist Church of Aptos welcomes you to join their needs of families caring for a loved bible study and worship every one with Alzheimer’s disease or fessionals who would like to learn

T

F

The Conference includes the

vereaters Anonymous is a Free, Friendly 12-Step group for those who have a problem

W

ant to make a difference

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

Thursday April 19

Sons & Daughters of Italy: Watsonville Lodge #2016

Thursday April 26

& Daughters of T#2016heItalySons Watsonville Lodge meeting will feature Gina the newest member of the KSBW

-

L

and Estate Planning

Feel free to bring your partner or (831) 430-3000.

Santa Cruz County Prostate Cancer Support Group

First Fridays each month

Friday Shakespeare Club

C

The Friday Shakespeare Club members discuss the life,

10th Annual Women’s Health Fair

J

oin us for the 10th annual Women’s

delicious Italian dinner provided

ospice of Santa Cruz earn how to safely support your County is offering a drop-in body and emotions through the grief support group for adults journey of Cancer - from diagnosis Meetings are held every third to softening the impact of chemo, grieving the death of a family radiation, and recovering well from is a place where you can share We’ll address nausea, low energy, stories, learn tools for coping, Saturday April 21 weakness, digestion, immune and receive support from people Trusts, Wills,

Last Wednesdays Each Month

Dementia, Alzheimer’s and other

Dated Events

Wellness on the Cancer Journey

I

Mondays & Tuesdays, with a separate meeting every First and new poets, forms, and styles, while

register. No cost to attend.

Cabrillo Host Lions Club Meetings

Drop-in Grief Support

n this invigorating class you’ll all attendees on Eventbrite — explore and write several forms of or call .

Address given upon registration — you’ll have fun while learning receipt.

8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Mount

Self-Care for the Caregiver and

Fridays

-

First Baptist Church Bible Study

Understanding and Responding

You’ll meet kindred spirits, have

advocates are everyday people that, with just a few hours a week can Co-sponsored by Alienated Grand- have a lifetime of impact for a child

W

his statewide group of retired men invites you to be our

new from a top notch guest

Mondays & Tuesdays

he San Lorenzo Valley Community Band meets every

6:30 p.m., Aptos Village Park,

T

Join Nar-Anon, world wide fellowship of relatives and friends org a national organization that provide information and support to grandparents who feel alienated or pital in the Sutter Room (corner Wednesdays of Soquel Drive and Chanticleer) parent.com (831) 601-9195 In Praise of Poetry meetings

more about Nar-Anon, please go

Santa Cruz Sons in Retirement Monthly Meeting

Tuesdays & Thursdays

L

T

Wednesday April 25 21st Annual Alzheimer’s Association Santa Cruz Conference

To locate additional times and

compulsive overeating, anorexia

Invisible/Alienated Grandparents Support Group

group readings and insights, discuss history, and universal themes found in his plays and

San Lorenzo Community Band Overeaters Anonymous Practice Sessions

who are going through similar problems, talk about how they

o you have problem with o you have a problem with D D friendly free 12 step support group friendly free 12-step support

Pajaro Valley Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture 831-724-3900

to provide the collaborative atmosphere of co-working to a broad

We’re here to help you discover

-

he concert will include is the oldest women’s T Classical; Semi-classical; Folk; Tclubhismeets to study the life, Popular; Traditional; Jazz, Sacred

We welcome everyone to co-work

Support Group for those caring

group, we will share stories, learn tools for coping and receive

Pajaro Valley Chamber of Commerce

of fellow Santa Cruz freelancers, independent professionals, remote workers, creatives, startup founders, community organizers,

ome join a dynamic, C supportive group of people at all levels of experience from

o you have a problem with D free, friendly 12-Step support

atz Cancer Center, PAMF and K invite you to attend a Caregiver

Spring Concerts

o-working Unbound is headed works and times of William C for free co-working in the company

Aptos Noon Toastmasters

Writing/Discussion Meeting

-

speare.

Tuesday April 24 thru Thursday April 26

every Wednesday at the beautiful Thursdays

Tuesdays

Third Fridays in Aptos

-

Friday Shakespeare Club of Santa Cruz 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., Live Oak Library,

Mondays

Sunday April 22

F Co-working Unbound

Third Wednesdays in Watsonville Third Thursdays

Caregiver Support Group

Cruz County Prostate San anta Cancer Support Group has been active group for over 20 years

Geezer Golfers

oted local estate planning N will be featured at the eighth

workshop in the nine-workshop “Money Matters Financial

The event will feature physician presentations, health screenings, and -

Saturday April 28

Cancer Prevention Workshop 10 a.m. – Noon, Montevalle

T

he American Cancer Society presents a FREE Cancer Prevention Workshop for Seniors, sponsored by Scotts Valley

any questions.

Announcements

Arts and Entertainment of each month is special $25 buy in

Upcoming in April Wednesdays

to highlight historical agriculture with games, activities, and

Friendship Put to Music!

C

For

Peninsula Banjo Band

T

hornton Wilder’s Pulitzer Prize

comes to the Santa Cruz Art Center directed by Suzanne Sturn, who has performed widely both in the

F

orty-seven years of performing in the Bay Area, over 250

Last Thursdays each month

T In Praise of Poetry

meal from the Star Bene Argentine Menu, (or their well known italian menu), and enjoy the ambiance of Argentina and join us in a social tango dance to music from the Private instruction and classes by

Ageless Art Project

A

geless Art is seeking volunteers to facilitate art groups for seniors

Volunteers guide residents through the creative processes of painting, you will have the pleasure of seeing residents experience meaningful feelings of pride and self-worth To become an Ageless Art

J

oin this invigorating class where you’ll explore and write several

T

music and want to be involved,

Cabrillo Youth Strings/ Suzuki Music Program

A

new entry-level String

Beginning Strings for violin, viola

First Fridays each month

First Friday Art Tour

few other poetic forms—you’ll have

in a First Friday art tour, visit

Thursdays

Lucky Steppers Modern Square Dance

I

Downtown Santa Cruz Antique Street Fair

T

Plein Air Watercolor Paintings Exhibition

assortment of treasures including books and photographs, vintage jewelry, clothing, glass and ceramic kitsch, turquoise, original artwork,

Science Sunday

S

eymour Marine Discovery Center presents a public lecture from a marine scientist the third Sunday of in an entertaining and easy-tounderstand format, with up-to-date

Dated Events

A

ptos Artist David Pfost’s plein air watercolor paintings of Santa Cruz

Stitchers By The Sea Meetings

S

titchers-by-the-Sea, the local chapter of the Embroiderers’ Guild of America, holds regular meetings open to the public each

Virgo (Aug. 24-Sep. 22)

As the month begins, you are reminded that just because you want something and work for it

Libra (Sep. 23-Oct. 23) moment ideas and plans don’t always work out the way you hope, but at least you’re getting out and

Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) and opinions when provoked, of course, but don’t go out of your way to start any controversial

Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21)

Sunday April 22

Friendship put to music; family

Bloom Into Spring Fashion Show!

Thursday Night at our new home

2nd Saturday on the Farm

J

Third Monday each month

-

If you’re kept in the dark about what’s going on, it’s hard to prepare for every little eventuality, which seymourcenter.ucsc.edu

E

njoy a Fabulous lunch at the Seascape Beach resort, auction and trunk show with dozens of oin us every 2nd Saturday on the local boutiques selling beautiful

Each month we select a new theme Aptoschamber.com

Ongoing Events

Cancer (June 22-July 22)

Leo (July 23-Aug. 23)

T

Novices as well as seasoned poets will

Gemini (May 22-June 21)

It isn’t beyond you to use your charisma to get what you want, but even at your most manipulative,

he First Friday Art Tour is a Santa Weather Permitting!

Cruz Institute of Contemporary Arts event, managed in conjunction

look at work by experienced poets and discover how to put some of their event takes place year-round and techniques and craft elements into illuminates some of the most talented forms, and styles, while unearthing

Volunteers Needed for the Monterey Symphony

he Monterey Symphony is

are sure to find something fun and entertaining for the whole

Monthly Argentine Tango at Star Bene Italian/Argentine Restarante

his is a night for true “Social

Taurus (April 21-May 21)

We often have guest appearances from farm animals like llamas, draft horses, sheep, goats,

band for Free in Sunnyvale Every

nationally and taught Theatre at

Your April Horoscope

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 20) through tough terrain, and your tendency to rely on common sense helps you avoid unnecessary concern as the month moves on, which can be puzzling to people who view you as someone who

Aquarius (Jan 21-Feb. 18)

Romantic vacancies highlight the beginning of April, and you can’t help but feel a bit alienated

you can depend on your exceptional communication skills to further your career or personal

Pisces (Feb. 19-Mar. 20)

Your mood could turn considerably darker as the month begins, but there’s a steady energy that keeps things on an even keel, increasing productivity and helping you get ready for whatever

Aries (March 21-April 20)

Tuesdays

BINGO

osted by Soquel Sports Aptos Times / April 15th 2018 / 29

Business Guide

Featured Columnist

Reporting Railway and General Roadway Issues

By Zach Friend, County Supervisor 2nd District

R

ecent rains have brought potholes and other maintenance issues on local roads and even

to address issues on our local roads been some improvements to how the community can report (and receive service on) issues on both of these

Railway Corridor he Regional Transportation Commission (owner of the Santa Cruz Branch rail line) recently created a program to address repairs and

T

First, the Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) has created a process to perform regular inspecannually, the RTC will proactively document maintenance needs that RTC will more frequently monitor problem areas for drainage, vegA full inspection was performed in early December of 2017, which con-

These procedures should significantly reduce the amount of time it takes for maintenance on the rail corridor as well as increase knowledge for RTC about on-going maintenance locations

the

Additionally, RTC has

engineering consultants for civil

their government through smart phones and other mobile devices, allowing them to report issues and receive updates on the status of

inspections, and construction man-

the app can be used to report illegal

engineering consultants will work on the bridge repair that is needed (such as the Rio Del Mar area rail overpass) and will support the RTC with inspections of bridges, assessment and design of repairs, and management

locate nearby parks, look up parcel information, obtain restaurant inspection reports, register to vote or make an environmental health

tions (RFQ) for engineering services

next full inspection of the branch line The community can also report to the RTC an issue associated with a report comes in a ticket number is assigned to track the status of the repair and constant contact is maintained with the resident so they know the status of their maintenance formed and a maintenance contracter is hired (from a pre-approved list to cut down on response time) to

County Roadways or issues on County roadways (including potholes, sign damage, tree trimming needs, abandoned vehicles or dead deer) residents can use the County’s

F

Available for download on iTunes and Google Play (or right from the

The system is designed to allow for greater interactivity between the County and our residents - so when you report a pothole, for example, you will receive updates about the status of your report so you that the request has been received and know

potholes so that the County can triage issues and also catalog issues The app has been downloaded by many residents and has become one of the most common ways these

us), the app connects residents to it is one of the fastest ways and easiest to report non-emergency issues since

!

TO ADVERTISE IN THE BUSINESS GUIDE SECTION

call our offices 831.688.7549

30 / April 15th 2018 / Aptos Times

As always, if there is a road addressed immediately, you can call -

SCCAS Featured Pet

Featured Columnist

All Shook Up T here’s an ocean breeze, the surf is up and aroma’s of the beach surround

The melodies of tropical islands relax you and invigorate you at the same time as Carolee Burrows the bandleader smiles

Lewis is famous around town for his Keeping the fabulous songs of the Fifties alive and vital with a fresh and new perspective using ukuleles, kazoos, and blended vocal arrangements, along with bandleader Burrows, Beth Zimmermann (keyboards & harp), Mickey Tomlinson (bass), Pete Campbell (percussion), Vince Comella (guitar), Bill Coombs, Kathleen Middleton, Cherie Fisher, Rudy Leon, Louise Kioski, Barbara Sonnenshine, Deana Rose, Pat Tracy,

childhood building sand castles in front of the colorful Venetian motel his sand art actually became a destination for beach was a rendition of the famous Screaming

by the popular Santa Cruz Artist It didn’t take long for request for other designs to

the Mid-County Senior Center every Friday Every performance will include a soft melody in memory of Judy Plicka (former

Maria — A Sweet Senior

M

aria of age, she’s settled and ready for a family that will let her be her sweet

Maria is a big girl at 100 pounds and has become a favorite with our volun-

To adopt your new friend, visit one of the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter

(Public Entrance)

As for the All Shook Up band they are on stage at the MCSC, Mid-County Senior Center at the now famous TNL, Tuesday

before the last rehearsal for an Airstream Club gig that the group participates in with see the menu ahead of time in the MCSC There’s plenty of room for your beach chair and the audience is always ready to You need not sit around though because good-natured locals have a good stock of hula-hoops and one gracious musician abandons her ukulele and leads a hula

Tony Alonzo is the ambitious and charismatic activities director, TNL has become Tony invited Carolee and her band to be the entertainment and shares the success At that time, about 2008 the musicians were hosting a sock hop at the center that

melodies you might want to stroll toward next to a sand sculpture clearly telling you ognize this as a great photo opportunity Lewis is accustomed to the mesmerized state you’re in and welcomes you to the

Up has continued to be on stage the 2nd

and opened to the public. Take a ride over and

crossword on 25 »

Emergency

Aptos Times / April 15th 2018 / 31

Local Businesses...

Safe at Home Senior Care LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED SINCE 2002

Helping You Get More For Your Real Estate

Remain Safe in the Comfort of Your Own Home!

OUR SERVICES INCLUDE: t $PNQBOJPOTIJQ t 1FSTPOBM )ZHJFOF $BSF "TTJTUBODF t 5SBOTQPSUBUJPO "TTJTUBODF t .FBM 1MBOOJOH 1SFQBSBUJPO Z B E P U $BMMB FREE t -JHIU )PVTFLFFQJOH GPS FTTNFOU t .FEJDBUJPO 3FNJOEFST TT "

(831)818-2817 Scott@831RE.com www.831RE.com CalBRE#01925612

BOE NPSF

(831)462-3500

#BZ "WF 4VJUF t $BQJUPMB $"

www.safeathomeseniorcare.com

8& "3& " -*$&/4&% )0.& $"3& "(&/$: 8*5) 5)& 45"5& 0' $" )$0

Providing Quality Services