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Central Coast Red Cross 2018 Heroes Breakfast Honorees

The American Red Cross of the Central Coast will be honoring a group of community members for their acts of courage or compassion, at the chapter’s 13th Annual Heroes Breakfast on Friday, June 15, in Aptos.

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Elkhorn Slough Scientist 2018 National Wetlands Award

Aptos Baseball now at ‘Bailey Park’

Aptos High School renamed Bailey Park,” said Robert Bailey, brother to founder Paul Bailey, after the May 8 naming ceremony. “Paul and I are humbled by the dedication.” ... continues on page 4

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The Aptos Sports Foundation has been helping support Mariners’ Sports for almost 40 years, and now the baseball team will play on a field named for one of its five founders.

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On May 9, Kerstin Wasson, Ph.D., Research Coordinator for the Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve received the 2018 National Wetlands Award for Science Research presented by the Environmental Law Institute in a ceremony at the U.S. Botanic Gardens in Washington, D.C. Full Story page 5

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Community News Scientist Earns Award for Research 2018 Central Coast Red Cross Heroes Breakfast Honorees 2018 Law Day Scholarship Winner Announced • 2018 State Elementary Spelling Bee Champion – Aziza Mohammed • Age Well – Drive Smart • FREE UC Master Gardener Class • Jr. Giants! • Porter Memorial Library Summer Ice Cream Socials/Story Hours • The Greenway Vision for Rail-Trail Cabrillo Choral Director Honored Watsonville Wetlands News 2018 MATE Regional ROV Competition Enchanting Gardens Tour in Bonny Doon – Benefit for Valley Churches United PVUSD Holds First College Signing Day! Open Streets for Downtown Watsonville Cabrillo Festival of Contemporary Music Explore the Final Frontier The Price of Preserving Knowledge – Support Is Needed To Preserve the Aptos History Museum, by John Hibble • Fairways for Kids Golf Tournament Supports Grieving Children

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The brothers, co-owners of Bailey Properties in Aptos, were joined at the pregame dedication by their families, as well as members of the Foundation.

Robert also gave most of the credit for their name being honored to the foundation itself, along with a shout out to board member and Bailey Properties Business Manager Barbara Palmer. He also showed his pride in his family’s Aptos High roots, including his wife Lille, a member of the Class of 1972, daughter Amy, who graduated in 2006, and Nick, who played baseball for the Mariners from 2010-2012.

“It was a great day to be a Mariner,” he said.

ASF has contributed over $4 million to Aptos High School athletics and the school’s sports facilities since it’s founding in 1979, 10 years after the school opened its doors.

The Foundation is a non-profit organization to primarily support Aptos High athletics, but also lends its support to the other public schools in the Aptos

area, including Aptos Junior High and elementary schools Mar Vista, Valencia, Rio Del Mar and Bradley.

The goal in creating the organization was to have a separate entity supported by the community to allow for more flexibility in fund raising and donations to improve facilities, and fund afterschool sports programs throughout Aptos.

Through the years, the Foundation has resulted in a top quality athletic program to rival the best programs in Northern California, public or private.

“We have established relationships with the school district, alumni and the community of Aptos,” Paul Bailey said. “The ASF has earned a high level of trust and credibility that allows us to act as a reliable benefactor in meeting the needs of Aptos High School.”

ASF is working to expand its mission of supporting Aptos sports by developing an endowment fund.

With nearly 50 years of alumni, Paul is optimistic about ASF’s future goals.

“There is now an alumni base reaching back to the first graduation class — 1970,” he said. ”That gives us a platform to develop the endowment fund and grow the impact of Robert (left) and Paul Bailey at the entrance to the Aptos High School Varsity the Aptos Sports Foundation. These alumni Baseball Field, now officially Bailey Park.

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can now fondly look back and attribute some of their successes in life to lessons learned, and friendships made, during their participation in after-school sports.”

Paul, the lone remaining founder still on the board, once again called on the alumni of Aptos High to help maintain and improve the Foundations’ goals.

“We can utilize the fund under the umbrella of ASF as a conduit of support between the Community and the School,” he said. “We believe there are many individuals, families and current residents of Aptos who would like to give back to the community and keep kids involved in quality after-school athletic programs through the Aptos Sports Foundation.”

The Bailey’s also wanted to give their heartfelt appreciation and thanks to Aptos High School Principal Peggy Pughe, Athletic Director Mark Dorfman and the entire team at Aptos High for their support.

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“There is now an alumni base reaching back to the first graduation class — 1970.

That gives us a platform to develop the endowment fund and grow the impact of the Aptos Sports Foundation.

These alumni can now fondly look back and attribute some of their successes in life to lessons learned, and friendships made, during their participation in after-school sports.”

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Community News

Elkhorn Slough Scientist Earns Award for Research

MOSS LANDING — On May 9, Kerstin Wasson, Ph.D., Research Coordinator for the Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve (ESNERR) received the 2018 National Wetlands Award for Science Research presented by the Environmental Law Institute in a ceremony at the U.S. Botanic Gardens in Washington, D.C. The prestigious award recognizes Dr. Wasson’s extraordinary commitment to the conservation and restoration of our nation’s wetlands.

For more than 18 years, Dr. Wasson has distinguished herself as a researcher, conservationist, and mentor at the Elkhorn Slough Reserve — one of California’s few remaining coastal wetlands and the largest tract of tidal salt marsh south of San Francisco Bay — and as a leader of collaborative projects that span the network of National Estuarine Reserve Reserves.

“We have a secret weapon to help protect our nation’s estuaries — Kerstin Wasson,” says Elkhorn Slough Reserve Manager Dave Feliz. “She thinks deeply about estuarine issues, initiates and implements investigations into these issues, applies the findings toward solutions-based actions, and communicates all aspects of the process in an engaging and effective manner.”

Wasson’s work at the Elkhorn Slough Reserve includes developing and implementing comprehensive long-term monitoring programs, facilitating research by other scientists, mentoring student researchers, informing coastal decision makers, and guiding an ambitious ecosystem-based management initiative to restore vanishing tidal wetlands. In addition to these responsibilities, Wasson also maintains her own active research projects in wetland conservation, focusing on threats to estuarine ecosystems and species.

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Kerstin Wasson, PhD holding Sea Hare at Elkhorn Slough Reserve. special wetland. But a lot of the joy in my work comes from being part of a collaborative network of folks who are passionate about their special wetlands, across the 29 National Estuarine Research Reserves,” says Wasson.

Wasson also leads pioneering work on the ecology and restoration of native oysters in California bays and estuaries, and has developed a network of collaborators on the Pacific coast, from Baja California to British Columbia, who have authored a series of publications for scientific and management audiences.

As a key part of her work at the Elkhorn Slough Reserve, Wasson coordinates a comprehensive long-term monitoring program for Elkhorn Slough, engaging volunteers in all aspects of the work, from collecting water quality data to counting migratory shorebirds to tracking nesting at a heron rookery. With Wasson’s support and guidance, two of these citizen scientists recently published a peerreviewed paper on sea otter behavior and ecology in an esteemed scientific journal.

“Some of my finest colleagues are volunteers. It is an honor to work with these citizen scientists, and without this community support we could not keep our finger on the pulse of the wetland,” says Wasson.

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he American Red Cross of the Central Coast will be honoring a group of community members for their acts of courage or compassion, at the chapter’s 13th Annual Heroes Breakfast on Friday, June 15, in Aptos.

After careful consideration, a committee of local community leaders selected the 2018 Central Coast Hero Award recipients based on the degree to which their actions uphold the values of the Red Cross and have a positive impact on the residents of the Monterey, San Benito, and Santa Cruz Counties. The following is a list of the 13 heroes who will be honored at this year’s breakfast.

• Animal Rescue Hero: Darla Smith • Disaster Services Heroes: James Gruber and Paul Guzman • Education Hero: Mary Gaukel Forster • Environment Hero: Shelby O’Neil • First Responder Heroes: Dan Perry, Forest Gleitsman, Ziad Bawarshi • Humanitarian Hero – Adult: Jessica Berg • Humanitarian Hero – Youth: Matthew Gibbs • International Services Hero: Tammy Renfer • Medical Hero: Arthur Dover, M.D. • Service to Armed Forces Hero: Angel Hernandez The Heroes Breakfast on June 15 will take place at Twin Lakes Church, located at 2701 Cabrillo College Drive. Doors will

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open at 8 a.m. that day, and the program will run from 8:30 until 10 a.m. Tickets are still available for the event.

The annual breakfast is a community event that supports the lifesaving programs and emergency services the local Red Cross chapter provides for the nearly 750,000 residents of Monterey, San Benito, and Santa Cruz Counties. To purchase tickets to the breakfast, please go to: redcross.org/centralcoastheroes. To help with sponsorships or if you have other questions about the event, please call 831-626-5255.

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2018 Central Coast Red Cross Honorees

Animal Rescue Hero Darla Smith, Salinas arla Smith serves on the board of the Animal Friends Rescue Project and is on the Advisory Committee for Salinas Animal Services. Over the past 10 years, Darla has rescued more than 500 puppies, taking the time to nurture them through long days and nights of bottle feedings and find them their “forever” homes.

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Disaster Services Heroes James Gruber, Salinas, and Paul Guzman, Soledad wo workers assigned to the Pajaro River during a recent stormy night ended up rescuing residents from a fire, not a flood.

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2018 Law Day Scholarship Winner Announced egan Eldredge, a senior at Aptos High School, is the winner of the Law Day “Separation of Powers: Framework for Freedom” Infographic Contest.

Eldredge is a student in Barrett Vitol’s social studies class; her teacher will also receive a $50 Visa gift card for teaching the contest winner.

Eldredge will receive a $500 scholarship for her winning graphic design that demonstrated the checks Megan Eldredge and balances of the three branches of our government.

The Santa Cruz Trial Lawyers Association generously donated the scholarship.

Law Day was a joint presentation of the Santa Cruz County Office of Education and the Santa Cruz County Superior Court.

By offering an opportunity for students to learn and engage with local leaders, students from across Santa Cruz County gained valuable insight about our Constitution, local government, legal literacy and civic engagement.

For more information about Santa Cruz County Law Day, please visit http:// www.santacruzcoe.org/student-services/ law-day-2018/.

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••• 2018 State Elementary Spelling Bee Champion — Aziza Mohammed Fifty-four students from 28 counties participated in the state championship bout 300 people gathered for the California State Elementary Spelling Bee hosted by San Joaquin County Office

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of Education for the eighth consecutive year on Saturday, May 12. Competing for the championship were 54 fourth- through sixth-grade students from 28 counties in California who had been certified as county champions by their county superintendents of schools.

After 15 rounds, Aziza Mohammed, 11-year-old sixth-grader from Santa Clara County, was named the 2018 California State Spelling Bee Champion. Her winning word was “camaraderie.” (Definition: The spirit of friendly familiarity and goodwill that exists between comrades.)

The top four finalists who also received trophies: • Vivian Le, Alameda County • Ava Carlson, Marin County • Mark Ames Salama, Marin County • Rishik Gandhasri, Santa Clara County All students who participated received medals for their participation and Aziza was awarded the championship trophy.

All participants received a Kindle Fire inside a Spelling Bee backpack, and Aziza was awarded an iPad. For more information about the Teachers College of San Joaquin, visitteacherscollegesj.edu.

••• Age Well – Drive Smart Senior Driver Safety Program he California Highway Patrol is offering a traffic safety program for senior drivers. The Age Well, Drive Smart Program is designed to provide drivers with the keys to driving safer and driving longer.

This program is designed as an educational tool for mature drivers. Topics of discussion will include: • How to tune up driving skills.

• Refreshing their knowledge of the rules of the road.

• Learning about normal, age-related physical changes and how to adjust to them • When it may be time to limit or stop driving.

• Understanding the alternatives to driving.

Age Well, Drive Smart classes are approximately two and one-half hours long and are free of charge. These classes are geared toward drivers age 65 and up, but they are open to anyone who feels they can benefit from this information. The CHP has the following class scheduled!

Tuesday, May 29 from 10:00 a.m. 12:30 p.m.

The class will be held at the Aptos branch of the Santa Cruz Public Library located at 7695 Soquel Dr., Aptos

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Community Brief

••• Jr. Giants! r. Giants is a summer baseball program for ages 5-13. It is FREE, non-competitive, co-ed, and no prior baseball experience is required.

Leagues begin the week of June 11th and end on August 4th.

We still have a few slots available for participants and are actively seeking volunteers to serve as coaches, assistant coaches and team parents. Please visit www.gojrgiants.org to register as either a player or volunteer.

For additional information or questions contact Mónica Rocha by phone at (831) 454-7710 or e-mail (shfsal@santacruzcounty.us).

— Kary Bisagno Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office ••• Porter Memorial Library Summer Ice Cream Socials/Story Hours hese events are open to the public geared for ages 3 to 8. Our children’s librarians, Jeanne Jorgensen and Dolly Barnes will provide stories, songs and crafts pertaining to each date’s theme.

• Wednesday, June 20 at 1:00 p.m.

R i b b i t , R i b b i t , Croak! Tales about Frogs and Toads • Wednesday, July 18 at 1:00 p.m. Story Time Magic for a Summer Day For more information call 476-3326 or visit our website at www.porterml.org We are located at 3050 Porter Street, Soquel. Parking is available behind the library. Enter from Soquel Drive into the Bagelry parking lot and drive through to the left.

••• The Greenway Vision for Rail-Trail Thursday, May 31 from 7-8:30 p.m.

Greenway Talk at Pacific Cultural Center earn about Greenway’s vision for a countywide connected and protected bicycle and pedestrian network and how the Progressive Rail contract the Regional Transportation Commission plans to sign on June 14 could limit our county’s transportation options.

We are grateful that Ryan Coonerty and Steve Pleich will both attend to share their perspectives and answer a few questions (Ryan can only stay until 7:30 p.m.).

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Space in this class is limited. For more details, and to make a reservation, please call the Santa Cruz CHP Office at (831) 662-0511.

••• FREE UC Master Gardener Class: Planting and Caring for Succulents Sunday, May 20 – 10 a.m. to Noon Costanoa Commons Farm 335 Golf Club Drive, Santa Cruz C Master Gardeners Sue Procter and Tina Heitzman will introduce you to the many varieties of succulents and their simple needs including soil and light preferences, planting techniques, propagation, watering, and fertilizing. Succulents, potting soil, top dressing and pots will be available but we invite participants to bring their own containers and succulents as well. ~~~ Using IPM To Manage Pests in Your Garden Sunday, May 27 – 10 a.m. to Noon UC Master Gardeners’ Demo Garden 1430 Freedom Blvd., Watsonville Join UC Master Gardeners Delise Weir and Trink Praxel to learn how Integrated Pest Management (IPM) strategies can be used to control insects, weeds, vertebrate pests, and plant diseases while keeping health and environmental risks as low as possible. We will cover the basic steps of IPM that help you identify the pest and its impact, learn various control options available, and find the least toxic approach that will work. Also included will be online handouts and resources for additional study.

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Cabrillo Choral Director Honored

Santa Cruz County Arts Commission names Cheryl Anderson 2018 Artist of the Year Profile Performance • Friday, June 1, 7–9 p.m. • the Crocker Theater

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abrillo College today announces that Director of Choral and Vocal Studies Cheryl Anderson has been named 2018 Artist of the Year by the Santa Cruz County Arts Commission. The Artist of the Year award is presented to local artists for outstanding achievement in the discipline of performing, visual, or literary arts who have also made a substantial Cheryl Anderson contribution to the cultural enrichment of Santa Cruz County.

In addition to being the Director of Choral and Vocal Studies at Cabrillo College, Cheryl is incredibly active in the choral music industry, both nationally and internationally. She is the Past President of the American Choral Directors

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I get to do each day is boundless; I have been able to envision and breathe life into a program encompassing all ages and spanning the fullness of music which can be sung,” said Cheryl. “Few musicians are able to realize that dream — and I feel like I’m just getting started.”

Under her direction, Cabrillo’s choirs have performed in many of the world’s most famous concert halls, cathedrals, and opera houses, and the Cabrillo Symphonic Chorus performs annually with the Santa Cruz Symphony. Over the years, worldrenowned composers have written works for Cabrillo Chorus performances. Last year, the group commissioned a work from Latvian composer Eriks Esenvalds, which they debuted at Carnegie Hall.

“The County Arts Commission selected Cheryl to receive this prestigious award for her tireless commitment to choral and musical excellence, the development of her students, her passion for exceptional music and vocal literature, and her contributions to the local community through her work in the arts,” said Cynthia Kilian, chair of the Commission. “We are extremely fortunate to have Cheryl in our County, and her position in the international community heightens the awareness of Santa Cruz County’s commitment to the arts.”

During her 26-year career at Cabrillo College, Cheryl has built the choral and vocal programs, including her founding of the Cabrillo Youth Chorus, which provides not only an introduction to chorus and a training ground for young singers, but also a pathway for future music majors.

Cheryl’s students have transferred to the nation’s best universities and conserva-

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tories and are performing on the world’s greatest stages, from international opera houses to baseball’s World Series.

“Cheryl epitomizes the extraordinary talent and selfless dedication to her art and to student learning that has given her program and the music department at Cabrillo national recognition,” said John Graulty, Dean of Visual, Applied and Performing Arts at Cabrillo College.

All Cabrillo College choirs and the Santa Cruz County Arts Commission will celebrate Cheryl Anderson’s 2018 Artist of the Year award with a Profile Performance, to be held Friday, June 1, from 7:00 – 900 p.m. at the Cabrillo College Crocker Theater, Aptos Campus, 6500 Soquel Drive, Aptos.

Profile Performance tickets are free of charge and are not available in advance.

Tickets will be available at the door, first-come first-served, one hour prior to performance time. For more information, please visit www.scparks.com or www.cabrillovapa.com. n ••• ver the last 33 years, the Santa Cruz County Arts Commission has selected outstanding artists nominated by the public and has honored them through the Artist of the Year Award. Nominees must be a resident of Santa Cruz County, must have a national or international reputation, must have contributed to the cultural enrichment of the local community, and must have created or presented work in Santa Cruz County.

••• For more information, including how to nominate an artist for the award, please visit www.scparks.com.

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“Red Cross Heroes” from page 6 When pulling up to the Main Street bridge levee in Watsonville at 4 a.m., James Gruber and Paul Guzman saw smoke coming from the roof of a building near San Juan Road. As the fire spread, James and Paul acted as first responders, entering burning structures, alerting people to the danger, and rushing many out to the street and safety. They also rescued nine dogs.

Education Hero Mary Gaukel Forster, Capitola fter her more than 40 years as an educator and administrator, in “retirement,” Mary is the Executive Director of Your Future is Our Business, an organization that links local and regional employers with Santa Cruz County schools and, in the process, improves students’ employment prospects.

She is also involved with the Transition Age Youth Program for the local Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) organization, the Youth Violence Prevention Taskforce, and Santa Cruz County’s 5-year Alcohol and Drug Prevention Program.

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Environment Hero Shelby O’Neil, San Juan Bautista helby O’Neil, just 17, has spent hundreds of hours volunteering for the Monterey Bay Aquarium, With this knowledge, the San Juan Bautista resident for her Girl Scout Gold Award Project, formed the non-profit Jr Ocean Guardians, which recruits other teens to educate youth. The Ambassadors also host beach clean-up events.

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First Responder Heroes Dan Perry, Capitola, Forest Gleitsman, Corralitos, Ziad Bawarshi, Davenport n a winter afternoon, a 9-1-1 call was received. A surfer was in distress about 500 yards off shore at Davenport Landing Beach. When CalFire, AMR ambulance service, Santa Cruz City Fire, and State Lifeguards arrived on scene, conditions were extreme, with 12- to 15-foot-high surf.

State Lifeguards Dan Perry, Forest Gleitsman and Ziad Bawarshi paddled out to make contact with the surfer. The three lifeguards worked as a team to get the surfer safely back to the beach before darkness.

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Humanitarian Hero – Adult Jessica Berg, Aptos n a dark, rainy January night, Jessica Berg was having a dinner break from her job at the Santa Cruz Harbor’s Crow’s Nest Restaurant. From a second-story kitchen window, the waitress saw a car rolling down the boat ramp and in seconds, the car was completely underwater. Jessica

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She initiated a 911 call and alerted others at the restaurant. Employees ran to the boat launch ramp and pulled a man and woman — both in their 50s — out of the submerged car. With Jessica’s quick thinking, the vehicle’s occupants survived.

Humanitarian Hero – Youth Matthew Gibbs, Monterey atthew Gibbs, just 18, is the founder of an organization called Athletes That Care which provides sandwiches, clothing, and other items to the homeless of Monterey. Since 2015, he and his group have delivered nearly 4,600 sandwiches; hundreds of bottles of water, snacks, waterproof tarps; and many items of clothing to the homeless.

Matthew funds the organization by collecting bottles and cans and recycling them. He has also organized and raised money to host a Super Bowl party for the homeless and disabled in Monterey.

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Medical Hero Arthur Dover, M.D., Watsonville resh from medical school in 1969, Dr. Arthur Dover worked for the Centers for Disease Control’s Epidemic Intelligence Service. Then from 1975 to 2009 he operated a local pediatrics practice in Freedom and has a reputation as a pediatrician for children of migrant workers.

After 34 years, he returned to disease control administering immunizations for overseas travel to patients at his Aptos office. Dr. Dover has also taken 20 medical mission trips to foreign countries, providing surgical support for children to repair cleft lips and palates.

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Service to Armed Forces Hero Angel Hernandez, Salinas onsistent with the principle of selfsacrifice, Sergeant Angel Hernandez has helped others, even when his own life

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International Services Hero Tammy Renfer, Salinas ammy Renfer had worked at Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare System for 10 years in the Employee Health Department when she joined a team of volunteers for a mercy mission to war-torn South Sudan.

During the eight-day trip, she helped families and children, with their medical needs. Tammy and other volunteers erected pop-up clinics near villages that had little or no access to medical care or supplies.

She and the volunteer group saw 1,100 people while in South Sudan. Tammy’s goal now is taking such a trip twice a year.

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at risk. During Operation Iraqi Freedom, his convoy was ambushed by a blast that killed his driver, severely injured his Platoon Sergeant and left Sgt. Hernandez with shrapnel injuries After receiving a Purple Heart, Sgt. Hernandez was deployed to Afghanistan for Operation Enduring Freedom.

After his military discharge, began working at Salinas Valley State Prison.

When he learned that a coworker was suffering from kidney failure, Sgt. Hernandez volunteered to be tested. He was a perfect kidney donation match and the operation, which took place last August, was a complete success. n ••• American Red Cross of the Central Coast has offices in Monterey, San Benito, and Santa Cruz Counties. For more information, visit our web site at redcross.org/centralcoast or call us at 1-831-624-6921. You can also find us on Facebook and Twitter.

Community News

Watsonville Wetlands News

iSpy Community Science Day Saturday May 19 oin Watsonville Wetlands at Pinto Lake this month for a community science restoration day! Come be a scientist for the day and test your observation skills by identifying plants and animals, conduct water and soil tests with tools you make on site, get up close to native critters, learn fishing basics (and enter our casting contest!) and find out how sea otters are connected to the lake. This event is perfect for families and community scientists of all ages!

This event will take place on Saturday May 19 at Pinto Lake Park. Questions can be directed to the Resource Conservation District of Santa Cruz County at www.rcdsantacruz.org or 831.464.2950 OR to WWW Stewardship Manager Mary Paul at mary@watsonvillewetlandswatch.org or (831) 566-4938.

••• New Board Member Ileana Brunetti leana Brunetti has spent most of her life on the Central Coast. Currently, she is the Community Development Manager at Ceiba Public Schools. She has over 10 years experience working in non-profits, especially in the environmental conservation sector.

Her areas of expertise include marketing, public relations, and strategic planning. Ileana holds Ileana Brunetti an MA in International Environmental Policy and an MBA from the Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey and a BA in Communications from UC Santa Barbara.

To relax, ileana enjoys getting out of cellphone range by overlanding with family and friends, escaping reality with a good book, and indulging in afternoon naps.

“Watsonville wetlands are a treasure of the community. I am honored and excited to be a part of Watsonville Wetlands Watch and its conservation efforts. I am looking forward to sharing my love of our natural world with the next generation.” – Ileana ••• Speaker Series – Sam Earnshaw Wednesday, May 23 Hedgerows & Farmscaping in CA Agriculture am Earnshaw presents the fascinating story of hedgerows and their multifaceted benefits to California agriculture on Wednesday, May 23 from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. at the Fitz Wetlands Educational Resource Center located at the top of Pajaro Valley High School at 500 Harkins Slough Road

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Earnshaw is the author of Hedgerows and Farmscaping for California Agriculture: A Resource Guide for Farmers. He runs Hedgerows Unlimited and is a Technical Service Provider with NRCS. He holds a BS degree in Forestry from UC Berkeley.

Hedgerows, windbreaks, filter strips, grassed waterways, riparian areas and beetle banks are increasingly being planted on farms. Hedgerow benefits include providing habitat for beneficial insects, pollinators and other wildlife; providing erosion protection and weed control; stabilizing waterways; serving as windbreaks; reducing non-point source water pollution and groundwater pollution; increasing

surface water infiltration; providing buffers from pesticide drift, noise, odors, and dust; and increasing biodiversity.

Many plants attract native bees and other pollinators, and some hedgerow and windbreak plants, such as citrus or other fruit trees and herbal plants, can have economic returns as well.

This event is free, but seating is limited so reserve your seat early at https:// www.watsonvillewetlandswatch.org/ events/upcoming-events.

••• Project Update Watsonville Urban Forest his year, World Wetlands Day served as the kick-off for the Watsonville

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Urban Forest Revitalization Project. This project, conducted in partnership with the City of Watsonville Parks and Community Services and Public Works Departments, allows us to improve the City’s natural and built environment and implement proactive solutions to address climate change.

Over the next two years, City of Watsonville and Watsonville Wetlands Watch staff and volunteers will plant 300 new large trees throughout the City’s parks and streets along with understory plantings and native habitat gardens. The project will also support many educational field trips, volunteer and outreach events and job training for local youth and is supported by a $340,000 grant received from the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection’s Climate Investment Program.

To date, 62 trees have been planted at Ramsay Park, Sea View Ranch Park, and Marinovich Park. An effort so large can only be done with an army of volunteers.

Over 300 volunteers and students help in this effort so far, and are quickly adding more.

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Samuel • Jackie • Adriana

Samuel — Some of his favorite memories are working with the kids from Starlight Elementary, visiting the West Struve Slough across the street from Pajaro Valley High School for the first time realizing how close we all are to nature. He hopes to join the California Conservation Corps, attend community college after graduation and go on to study architecture and music.

Jackie joined the Wetland Stewards to get more experience teaching and to inform the community about the environment.

When she began, she hoped to study forensic sciences in college but since participating in Wetland Stewards and WATCH has become interested in environmental education.

Adriana’s older sister is an alumna of the Wetland Stewards program. She hopes to go in to the medical field after college but plans to carry all of the environmental knowledge she has gained with her and be able to be an advocate of green living wherever she is. n

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2018 MATE Regional ROV Competition

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ongrats to Aptos High School! On Saturday, May 12, Watsonville High School hosted the Northern California underwater ROV competition at their swimming pool ... and the defending champions Aptos High won again! (Proud parent here of a student on one of two up and coming Aptos Jr. High teams!)

See attached for all the great things this program does with students with underwater exploration using robotics!

Thanks to all the participants, volunteers and sponsors that are teaching our kids how science can be fun and useful.

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Remotely Operated Vehicle ••• Monterey Bay — Northern California May 12, 2018 Watsonville High School RANGER CLASS • Nine Teams Entered Aptos High School — Watsonville Firefighters Seal Team ptos High School scored highest or tied for highest in each category for a winning point total of 471 Aptos Scoring: • Product Demo – 215 • Engineering Presentation – 99 • Technical Documentation – 87 • Company Spec – 20 • Safety – 50 •• Total 471 SCOUT CLASS • 24 Teams Entered • Aptos Jr. High School — Aptos Aquatic Machinery Team Came in Ninth

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18th Annual Monterey-Northern California ROV competition was a big success, offering a special “Thank You” to Watsonville High School for hosting the event. n

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Aptos Schools Scoreboard

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Aptos High School Baseball

Season Record: (18-7, SCCAL 8-4) Coach: Jason Biancardi Aptos 5 – St Francis 2 (May 11, H*) St. Francis 6 – Aptos 1 (May 10, A*) Aptos 1 – SLV 0 (May 9, H*) Aptos 2 – Soquel 1 (May 8, H*) Santa Cruz 6 – Aptos 0 (May 1, A*) SLV 9 – Aptos 1 (Apr 26, A*)

Softball

Aptos Season Record: (14-9, SCCAL 11-1) Coach: Phil Rojas Jr. ~~ SCCAL 2018 Season Champions! ~~ Aptos 10 – SLV 6 (May 11, H*) Aptos 3 – Soquel 2 (May 10, A*) St Francis 4 – Aptos 1 (May 8, H*) Aptos 14 – Harbor 3 (May 3, A*) Aptos 12 – Santa Cruz 1 (Apr 26, H*)

Boys Volleyball

Aptos Season Record: (22-4, SCCAL 13-1) Coach: Jacob Landel ~~ SCCAL 2018 Season ~~ and Tournament Champions!

CCS DII Playoffs Branham def Aptos (3-0) (May 12) Aptos def Leigh (3-2) (May 10) Aptos def Prospect (Saratoga) (3-0) (May 8) SCCAL Post Season Tournament Aptos def Pacific Collegiate (3-1) (May 4) Aptos def Soquel (3-1) (May 3) Aptos def Santa Cruz (3-0) (Apr 25, A*)

“Wasson” from page 5 Dovetailing with her work at the Reserve, Wasson is an Adjunct Professor at the University of California, Santa Cruz, mentoring graduate students on thesis subjects ranging from threatened red-legged frogs to sea otters, from eelgrass restoration to salt marsh ecology. Her evolving effort in conservation science continues to inspire the next generation of researchers and land stewards.

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Aptos Season Record: (14-0, SCCAL 12-0) Coach: Jamie Townsend ~~ SCCAL 2018 Season ~~ and Tournament Champions!

CCS Boys Regional Golf Championships (May 8 at Laguna Seca) Mariners scored 408; ninth out of 11 teams SCCAL Boys Golf Championship (May 1, Pasatiempo) Aptos Scoring: Tournament Medalist Nick Gavasse 6-over-par 76; Johnny Staka, 77; Cole DeFrancesco 83: Noah Clarke 83; Adam McDonald 85; Jake Lanagan, 89 (NS); – Championship Total 404 Aptos 192 – Harbor 226 (Apr 26, Seascape Front 9) Aptos Scoring: (M) Cole DeFrancesco 36; Nicolas Gavasse, Johnny Staka and Adam MacDonald 38; Noah Clarke 42 •••

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Kids Camps

The Long–Lasting Benefits of Camp C amp has become a part of the fabric of America — conjuring special memories of hiking, swimming, friendships, and adventure for generations.

When children go to camp, they’ll likely come home gushing about the lifelong friends they’ve made, and the exciting adventures they had. What they probably won’t tell you about are the life lessons camp has given them — those skills that, if nurtured at home after camp, translate into a lasting self-confidence, an awareness of the importance of kindness, and a greater comfort in voicing their opinions.

For more than 150 years, camp has been changing lives — allowing all children to feel successful, especially those who may struggle with traditional educational settings. Camp is full of fun and excitement, but it is so much more — developing children who are better equipped to lead in the twenty-first century with skills such as independence, empathy, the ability to work as part of a team, and a broader world view.

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environment that enhances social skills. Camp is for everyone, so children and youth have the opportunity to meet and interact with peers from outside their school environment.

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The week-long Horsemanship Camp located at Monte Vista Christian School is a great opportunity for boys and girls to spend hours every day riding and learning about horses. We have wonderful school horses for riders of every experience level. We offer Western and English riding, as well as crafts, swimming, archery and marshmallow roasting at the evening campfire. Sign up today for an unbelievable summer camp experience! Call Cassie Belmont at (831) 206-9707, email Belmonttraining@gmail.com or visit www.Belmonttraining.com for more information today!

• Camp supplements traditional education. Camps use intentional programming to create a balance of experiential learning opportunities that are physical, emotional, and social.

• Camp provides experiences that promote self-confidence and future academic growth. American Camp Association® (ACA) independent research shows that parents and camp

staff, as well as the campers themselves, report significant growth in several areas, including leadership, independence, social comfort, and values and decisions.

• Camp encourages a respect and love of nature. Children are able to learn about the natural world. Camp also gives them a chance to “unplug.”

More and more experts are advocating the value of time spent in nature for children — and camp is a perfect place to do that.

• Camp provides the opportunity to stay physically active. Camp is the ultimate outdoor experience with programs that offer physical activities and sports that enhance health and teach self-confidence.

Camp is a natural extension of the classroom. Research indicates that by participating in strategically planned, structured summer experiences, children reduce summer learning loss. Camp challenges children, keeps them engaged, develops creativity and their talents, and expands their horizons. n ••• Reprinted with the permission of the American Camp Association. ©2015 American Camping Association, Inc.

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nchanting Gardens in the Mountains,” a tour of seven magical gardens in Bonny Doon, will be held Sunday, June 10 from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m.

Among the highlights are a 1938 mission-style estate with extensive gardens that reflect Italianate and European touches; a completely organic garden, lovingly tended for over 40 years; vintage rose gardens, ponds, waterfalls, Bonsai garden, chicken coops, metal sculptures, garden art, a spectacular garden with ocean views, and so much more.

Garden tour tickets are $20; they can be purchased now at Valley Churches United, 9400 Highway 9, Ben Lomond (9 a.m.- 4 p.m. weekdays). After May 25, tickets may be purchased at Scarborough G a r d e n s , Scotts Valley; Mountain Feed & Farm Supply, Ben Lomond; San Lorenzo Garden Center, Santa Cruz; and The Garden Company, Mission Street, Santa Cruz. Garden addresses and maps are included with tickets.

As there are no restaurants in Bonny Doon, gourmet lunches will be available for purchase for $12. Visitors may choose from several lovely gardens where they

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All proceeds will go to Valley Churches United to provide food and emergency services to those in need in the San Lorenzo Valley, Scotts Valley, and Bonny Doon.

With community support, the Ben Lomond nonprofit has provided these services and more for over 35 years. n ••• For more tour information, call 831-3368258, ext. 228, or visit vcum.org.

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WATSONVILLE — May is college acceptance season and PVUSD, in collaboration with GEAR UP, are celebrating college bound seniors with a special event.

On Friday, May 18 from 8:30 to 10:00 a.m. at the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) building, 1960 Freedom Blvd., these seniors will enjoy a recognition, breakfast, event t-shirts, a photo booth, and an opportunity to gather with other PVUSD students who have signed with the same university.

Dr. Michelle Rodriguez, PVUSD Superintendent, will introduce the guest speaker Dr. Marlene Tromp, UC Santa Cruz’s Campus Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor. Herself a first-generation college student, Dr. Tromp will deliver a message that our students will remember for many years.

From the moment a student enters the PVUSD school system, our mission is to support the student’s academic, social-emotional, and college and career development so they are future-ready.

Dr. Rodriguez said, “We are proud of the accomplishments of our graduating seniors and wish each of them success in their next educational experience. PVUSD remains committed and is taking steps

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to ensure students graduate college and career ready.”

Students from Aptos, Pajaro Valley, Watsonville, Diamond Tech and Pacific Coast Charter High Schools who have been accepted to a 4-year College or University received a special invitation to attend the event. It is a pleasure to recognize the accomplishments of these seniors in this unique manner.

National College Signing Day is a powerful way to celebrate students accepted to college in the Nation. This Day’s purpose is to shine a spotlight on students who have made plans to further their education and to help encourage college-going cultures throughout America’s high schools.

PVUSD is proud to be hosting the first of what will become an annual, district- wide Signing Day. Congratulations college-bound seniors!

Your determination has opened the door to boundless possibilities. n ••• For more information on steps PVUSD is taking to achieve the goal of ensuring all students are college and career ready, please contact Carrie Goodwin, District Lead Counselor at 831-786-2390 ext. 2610, or by email at carrie_goodwin@pvusd.net.

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Open Streets for Downtown Watsonville

Car-Free Pop-Up Street Park to Celebrate 150th Anniversary

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WATSONVILLE — Open Streets Watsonville returns on Sunday, June 3 on Brennan/Union Street between Callaghan Park and the City Plaza from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. This popular car-free community event will create a “pop-up park” where people can walk, bike, skate, dance, and play in the street without traffic. This stretch of road will be temporarily closed to cars.

Open Streets Watsonville is free and open to all. Join us for exercise, family-friendly activities, art, live music, educational resources, or to just play in the street!

The mission of Open Streets Santa Cruz County (OSSCC) is, “To promote individual and community health through creative use of public space.” Open Streets Watsonville is presented by Open Streets Santa Cruz County, a non-profit community event program that launched in 2012 and is now a project of Bike Santa Cruz County.

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Open Streets Watsonville planning committee members include: City of Watsonville Public Works, Parks and Recreation Department, and Police Department • Santa Cruz County Health Services Agency • Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission • United Way/Jovenes SANOS • Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History • Ecology Action/Bike Smart • Pajaro Valley Chamber of Commerce.

Major funding for Open Streets Watsonville comes from: Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission • City of Watsonville • Kaiser Permanente • Good Times • Ow Family Properties • other local groups. n ••• To participate or volunteer at Open Streets Watsonville contact the Event Director, Eric Guerrieri by emailing eric@bikesantacruzcounty.org.

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obert Pedersen, President of A Tool Shed Equipment Rentals headquartered in Santa Cruz, attributes his company’s success to the high premium he and his team place on customer service.

A Tool Shed’s team of equipment rental specialists pay close attention to the needs of their customers ranging from novice doit-yourselfers to experienced contractors.

Such as: they are open seven days a week; they specialize in serving homeowners and small contractors; and sales tax on rentals, environmental fees, and hookup fees have been nixed.

The tool and equipment fleet that A Tool Shed carries has been built by the requirements of its customers in the more than seventy years it has been in business. For construction and industrial equipment rentals, A Tool Shed carries such machines as forklifts and scissor lifts.

Homeowners, on the other hand, can rent small equipment and tools such as chain saws and floor sanders. There is even lawn and garden equipment like weed mowers and sod cutters for the garden enthusiasts.

Because they listen to their customers, A Tool Shed has a considerably wide selection of equipment and tools available.

Thus, it’s not unusual for customers to praise A Tool Shed like this enthusiast: “Where do you borrow a rototiller in this part of the world and who has the best advice as to what size to use? A Tool Shed--yay!”

A Tool Shed is a long-time family business. Robert and his wife, Barbara, are the third generation running it. Robert “grew up in the business” and by the time he graduated from college, he was working for A Tool Shed full time.

Begun as an Army surplus store in Santa Clara in 1945 by Robert’s grandparents Robert and Geneva MacArdell, A

Tool Shed is now exclusively a rental store with seven locations in northern California.

Robert & Barbara thank the community by giving back. Their biggest contributions go to The Boy Scouts of America, Breast Cancer Awareness and Autism Awareness. To call attention to the Breast Cancer Society’s work, A Tool Shed painted a 70Kw towable generator pink. They also donate a portion of the generator’s yearly rental proceeds to the American Cancer Society.

A recently acquired 20Kw towable generator has been earmarked for Autism Awareness. And how was it painted? Like a puzzle!

Whether their customer is a homeowner, large or small contractor or even local government, Robert has this to say to them: “We really appreciate our return customers. Thank you for your business!”

Indeed, A Tool Shed’s rallying cry is, “If you need to hit the nail on the head call A Tool Shed!” n ••• A Tool Shed has two locations in Santa Cruz County: 3700 Soquel Ave. in Santa Cruz and 285 West Beach St. in Watsonville.

They also have a facility in Campbell at 900 Dell Ave. Visit www.AToolShed.com or call 1-800-A-TOOL-SHED for more information.

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Individual Stores — Santa Cruz: 831-4777133 • Watsonville: 831-722-0334 • Campbell: 408-378-4921

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Cabrillo Festival of Contemporary Music

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A Summer Music Immersion Experience

SANTA CRUZ — The Cabrillo Festival of Contemporary Music invites young adults ages 16-24 to join its Student Staff Program this summer. This free program runs July 28 - August 12, and is designed for young adults of all musical backgrounds and levels who want to have a profound musical experience.

Students who participate are immersed in the world of contemporary music, Music Director including interCristian Măcelaru action with fabulous orchestra musicians, world-renowned composers, and the cutting-edge music for which the Cabrillo Festival is known.

In the weeks before and during the Festival, Music Director Cristian Măcelaru, guest composers, and orchestra members will be available to discuss the dynamic new music presented at the Festival.

Student Staffers can participate in stimulating workshops and master classes with orchestra members covering professional development and career guidance. For those interested, the Student Staff Ensemble provides invaluable experience in concert planning, preparation and performance.

In addition to free master classes, discussions, and other events, all Student Staff have the opportunity to compose, perform, and/or conduct music as part of the Student Staff Ensemble. The program culminates in a concert of original works composed, produced, programmed, and performed by the Student Staff Ensemble, held at the Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium. Students who participate in the program also gain free access to all Cabrillo Festival performances in exchange for working as ushers.

Recent Staffers have said of the program: “A student should consider the Student Staff Program of the Cabrillo Festival to immerse themself in the contemporary music world. There is no prerequisite. You can just join to find out what this world is like,” and “Most people don’t even know what contemporary music is. This is the hub of it – the biggest contemporary music festival in the country!”

Program Requirements: Young adults age 16-24 should register by June 11, must attend two mandatory orientations (June 18 at 11am and July 28 at 10:30am), and

usher a minimum of five to seven Cabrillo Festival concerts on August 3, 4, 5, 9, 11 & 12. Participants must arrange for own housing and travel. Cost: Free n Info & Registration: http://bit.ly/StudentStaff.

Email: studentstaff@cabrillomusic.org – Phone: 831.426.6966.

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Aptos Real Estate Update

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APRIL SALES – Wow! Two sales over $4 million in April. Both homes are brand new builds with extensive ocean views. 658 Bayview sold for $4,975,000 and 110 New Brighton sold for $4,495,000.

5 homes sold for above $2M, 3 homes sold $1.5-$2.0M, 10 homes sold between $1.0-$1.5M, and 11 homes sold for under $1M. The lowest sale was 153 McKay – 4B/2Ba/1825 SF sold in 15 days; listed at $659,000 and was bid up to $710,000.

Monthly Median List Price-$1,175,000, Sales Price-$1,153,000.

ACTIVE LISTINGS – As of 4/29, 50 homes are for sale ranging from $479,000 for 840 Cathedral – 2B/1BA/885SF to $5,298,000 for 120 Debernardo Lane – 7260SF home with ocean views on 2 acres. The Median List Price is $1,304,500.

Homes are on market <30 days over 80% of the time.

INTEREST RATES – Bankrate.com quotes 4.59% for a 30-year fixed rate loan as of 4/29/18; up from $4.27% last month. The Feds raised the rate in March and will raise the rate at least one-to-two more times this year.

SELLERS – Inventory continues to be very low. It is a Seller’s Market for sure!

Beware of ‘instant, on-line valuation offers’ – you do not always know who you are really talking to. I offer a FREE, in person, Market Valuation of your home.

BUYERS – Because home prices are so high, consider Condos & Town Homes (TH). There are pros and cons of course; many buyers don’t like an HOA expense, but quick math shows that a $300/HOA is roughly = +$60,000 loan value (@4.5%), so a $650,000 Condo/ TH is ‘equivalent’ to a $680,000 House.

There are no $680,000 houses to be had.

For a $300/month HOA on a Condo/ TH, typically all exterior maintenance of your home is covered as is Fire Insurance. Townhomes often “feel” like a single-family home, so don’t rule them out.

Community News

Explore the Final Frontier

Santa Cruz Public Library’s Astronomy Program Series and Telescope Check is Out of This World SANTA CRUZ — The Santa Cruz Public Library System (SCPL) announced a new program and service designed to educate adults and families about astronomy.

The program, called Reach for the Stars, explores all facets of astronomy at various branch libraries throughout the county. Experienced astronomers, complete beginners, adults, and kids will find this series fun and informative.

Topics will vary month-to-month.

Other upcoming Reach for the Stars programs in the series include an exploration of star types and light pollution, and comets and asteroids. Star Types and Light Pollution will be held at the Boulder Creek Branch Library, 13390 West Park Ave., on Tuesday June 26 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Comets and Asteroids will be held at the Aptos Branch library, 7695 Soquel Dr., Tuesday July 17 from 6:308:30 p.m.

SCPL is piloting a new service in conjunction with the Reach for the Stars program series, where borrowers will be able to check out a telescope with their library card. The telescopes will be subject to the same rules as most library materials,

except they will not be renewable. There a limited number of telescopes available for checkout, but they can be requested and put on hold. This new service will be available beginning May 16.

According to Library Director Susan Nemitz, “This is a great example of 21st century library service, where the

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library isn’t just providing books so people learn passively about a topic. We deliver programs for hands-on learning, we connect people with experts and each other, and provide tools for people to create new experiences for themselves- in this case with check-out-able telescopes.”

SCPL is also inviting the public to name the telescopes during a naming contest between May 16 and May 31. Anyone may enter the contest by submitting up to 3 name suggestions either in person at any branch library or via Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter by tagging us @santacruzpl and using the hashtag #ReachfortheStars.

The Santa Cruz Public Libraries (SCPL) system delivers information, education, enrichment and inspiration through a network of 10 neighborhood library branches, a web-based digital library, a Bookmobile and community-based programs. Branch locations include Aptos, Boulder Creek, Branciforte, Capitola, Downtown Santa Cruz, Felton, Garfield Park, La Selva Beach, Live Oak and Scotts Valley. Learn more about SCPL at SantaCruzPL.org n

The Aptos/La Selva Fire Protection District Is dedicated to Community Risk Reduction Services and offers fire safety inspection at no charge Contact the Fire Prevention Bureau at (831) 685-6690 for a free evaluation.

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Business Profile

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ND.D.S., ancy M. Leung M.S., Orthodontist

By Edita McQuary

t has been 11 years since Dr. Nancy Leung first opened her orthodontic practice in Watsonville. In 2012 she saw a need for orthodontics in Santa Cruz midcounty and opened an additional office in Aptos.

Her interest in dentistry came about when she first accepted an undergraduate work-study assignment at the University of Southern California Oral Microbiology Testing Laboratory. Originally from El Monte, California, Dr. Leung graduated from USC with a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree and specialty training in orthodontics at University of Minnesota. She now has three children. Her sons are 11 and 8 years old and infant daughter is 2 years old. Her three children and orthodontic practices keep her busy.

As a mother of three children, she can relate to her patients and families. “I am very excited that our patients chose us to be a part of their busy schedules. We love improving their quality of life and seeing the changes in their smile.”

The majority of Dr. Leung’s patients are children, teens, young adults, and adults.

Anyone can get orthodontic treatment at any age as long as his or her teeth and periodontal structures are healthy. There can be several reasons for orthodontic treatment.

Sometimes the jaws are mismatched and prevent a patient from speaking properly and/or cause difficulty in chewing food.

Some patients may have orthodontics for social or aesthetic reasons. They just want to have a better smile. Other patients may need orthodontics for their dental work – space may need to be made for an

Dr. Nancy M. Leung (second from right) with her staff.

implant or bridge. Sometimes teeth need to be aligned for ideal dental restorations.

Dr. Leung works closely with the patient’s dentist and other specialists to provide the best care for her patients - young and old.

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There are many types of appliances available: the standard metal brackets, the ceramic brackets, and the series of clear plastic aligners known as Invisalign.

Interest-free financial plans are available as well as Care Credit which helps make orthodontics affordable.

Dr. Leung serves the communities of Watsonville and Aptos by helping local schools through donations and helping with fundraisers.

One of Dr. Leung’s mentors, Dr. Steve Litton, at the University of Minnesota established the “Smiles Changes Lives” program in which she has been participating for the past several years. “Smiles Change Lives” is a program for low-income families who have a child needing braces. To participate, parents must apply, pay an application fee, be screened and the child must write a letter as to why he or she wants orthodontics. More information can be found on their website: http://www.smileschangelives.org/ n ••• Dr. Leung’s Aptos office is at 9515 Soquel Drive, Suite #103, telephone 831.685.2800.

The Watsonville office is at 56 Penny Lane, Suite B, telephone 831.722.5022. Look her up on her webpage: www.SmileCrewOrtho.com.

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The Price of Preserving Knowledge

Support Is Needed To Preserve the Aptos History Museum

By John Hibble

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here did the word museum come from? The word is from ancient Greece and describes a building or temple dedicated to the Muses. The nine Muses were goddesses of the literary arts, music, visual arts, culture, and science.

The Muse, Clio was the goddess of history.

Museums collect, preserve, interpret, and display items of artistic, cultural, historical, or scientific importance for the education of the public and for future generations.

Above all, museums are storehouses of knowledge.

We have three museums in Aptos, four

if you count New Brighton State Beach’s Pacific Migrations. The other three are, Seacliff State Beach Visitor Center, Cabrillo College Gallery, and the Aptos History Museum. All of our Aptos museums are government supported, except for the Aptos History Museum.

The history museum has been graced with very reasonable rent since it opened.

However, this year, the museum’s rent has been substantially increased, so we need the community’s help to save this local treasure. You can donate on the Aptos History Museum Facebook page or use https://www. facebook.com/donate/ 2064329983837793/.

Long term, we need to have an endowment established through the Community Foundation, and/or someone who can help us acquire the building with a long-term funding plan. We are looking for a few super heroes to help save Aptos history. Might that be you or someone you know?

Would you like to have a museum named after you?

We have built our history collection with generous donations of artifacts from the community over the course of 32 years. The museum opened twelve years ago with the help of, all volunteer, labor and staffing. We have provided local history field trips to over 3,000 children and their teachers with hands-on exhibits designed to stimulate young minds. The museum has provided stories and photos

to businesses and residents and continues to be a resource for information. n ••• Aptos is an amazing place. Many of you have never seen the museum. Come see what you have been missing at 7605 Old Dominion Court, Monday through Friday 9 am-4 pm.

Admission is free. Contact (831) 688-9514 or john@aptoschamber.com and help keep the stories of our past alive.

Fairways for Kids Golf Tournament Supports Grieving Children

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he Friends of Hospice of Santa Cruz County presented another successful Fairways for Kids Golf Tournament at Seascape Golf Club on May 2. Over 130 golfers came out for a day of golf, dinner and auctions which raised funds for Hospice of Santa Cruz County’s children’s grief support program. The program supports children who are grieving the loss of someone special through countywide support, in schools, and at the annual Camp Erin Santa Cruz.

Longtime Friends of Hospice volunteers and event co-chairs, Ginny Clark and Josie Cowden, welcomed the golfers as they grabbed their lunch and headed to the course. The Friends greeted them at the end of the day at the dinner, awards ceremony, and live and silent auction chaired by volunteer Sally Van Kaathoven.

A Scotts Valley High school freshman most recently named MVP of the Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League, Candus Shi, volunteered as the tournament’s “gorilla” for those golfers wanting a little help with their drives.

The Ambassadors at Seascape and members of the American Golf Foundation were on hand to transport

volunteers to the greens, set up the tee signs, and start the tournament.

For over 35 years, the Friends of Hospice has been hosting community events to raise funds for Hospice of Santa Cruz County’s community programs. The volunteer auxiliary’s signature events, including the 23 / May 15th 2018 / Aptos Times www.tpgonlinedaily.com

annual Fairways for Kids golf tournament, have raised over $2.5 million dollars for the local non-profit hospice organization. The Friends meet monthly and welcome new members to help plan and present fundraising events.

Hospice of Santa Cruz County is the community’s oldest and only non-profit hospice organization. For 40 years, the organization has honored the choices of individuals and families by providing exemplary endof-life care and grief support.

The hospice program is enriched by community grief support, a children’s bereavement camp, transitional care and palliative care services, pet companion and music therapy programs, hospice care for veterans, and end-of-life education and outreach.

These programs are funded by the generous support of our community and local foundations.

Hospice of Santa Cruz County serves approximately 3,500 Santa Cruz County residents annually. n ••• For information about becoming a Friends of Hospice volunteer, call (831) 430-3000 or visit hospicesantacruz.org

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Spring Cleaning Strategies S pring cleaning doesn’t have to stop at just scrubbing, sudsing and mopping.

Take “spot” cleaning to a new level, and REALLY get into the mess of things.

Think of each disorganized area as a “spot” that needs to be cleaned, and tackle those disorganized and poorly functioning spots in your home, office and car as if you would a spilled glass of wine or mud on the floor. You likely access these disorganized areas over and over and over again — and each time, with dread — so check out these suggestions for motivation and dig right in!

Have a vision: Find your inspiration from “before and after” photos on Pinterest, thumb through magazines like Martha Stewart or Simple, or poke around the organizing section at Bed, Bath & Beyond or Target.

Incentivize yourself: Figure out how you’re going to reward yourself for a “job well done” so that you are working toward an organized environment, as well as a great payoff.

Track your progress; pat yourself on the back: For some, lists are useful. I prefer post-it-notes because the commitment of a bunch of small tasks seems far less overwhelming than one, big, rambling list. Write just ONE project on each note, such as “junk drawer,” “tool box,” or “glove compartment,” then place your notes on the outside of a kitchen cabinet (marked “to do”), where you’ll see them continuously.

As you complete a small task, move

that note to the “completed” cabinet and bask in the glory of accomplishment!

Music for your ears: Before you upturn that drawer or box, crank up your Pandora station to Rock, Blues or beating bongos, find your rhythm, and stay focused on the task.

Pace yourself: Pluck off one of those post-itnotes, put it on the fridge, set a timer for 20 minutes, and jump right in. It’s not a huge time commitment, but knowing that you need to move quickly will push you through any sentimentality surrounding your things.

Containers: Rather than shoot the wad on expensive organizational infrastructure, be frugal on items that don’t take too much wear and tear, and spend your money on unique (corner cabinet pullouts), one-ofa-kind storage items (wire pantry drawer units) or (durable and sturdy) garage / closet shelving.

For the ultra frugal approach, you can also make use of shoe boxes, plastic clamshell fruit and vegetable containers, and recycled cardboard boxes from your recent Amazon book delivery trimmed down to fit inside cabinets and drawers.

Make others happy: My clients feel it’s easier to part with extra stuff if they know it’s going to someone who will appreciate and use it. Identify charities, friends, or friends of friends in need, and set up sorting bags or boxes indicating that group.

Sort, sort, and sort some more: Gather up a bunch of containers you already have (sizes appropriate for what you’re sorting),

and use them to contain your items as you sort. I feel like a broken record, but “like things like to be together.”

If you have ONE designated place for similar items, you’ll always know what your backstock is, and can easily access whatever you’re looking for. (Unnecessary multiples, like 11 spatulas or 22 flathead screwdrivers are easy to part with when striving to edit and organize).

If sentimentality starts to creep in and suck up time, have a “marinate” container, and deal with that stuff AFTER each project is complete. Taking your eyes off those items for a while, then coming back later will typically result in greater clarity.

Party on: While unconventional, and perhaps putting you in a bit of a vulnerable position for all to see your disorganization, invite your nearest and dearest for a cocktail

or coffee (organizing) party and ask (or beg or plead) for some help from each of them — just 20 minutes is all — and ply them with refreshments before and after.

Let them pick a post-it-note and tackle the project. You’ll need to supervise, and perhaps pop from spot to spot to remove any items for donation. Party gifts could be inexpensive drawer dividers, of course!

You’re now on the hook to reciprocate, but you might just start a new party trend!

Move it on out: Once a bag or box is filled, move it out of your living space. The faster and more efficiently you can relocate offloaded items away from your home or office, the better. Make a coffee date with the friend who’s receiving your handme-downs, swing by the local donation station, or shred personal paperwork the day before recycle pickup. n

Walking Adventure Group Helps Seniors Explore The County

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Exploring as many different areas elly Gibson has never walked a trail she didn’t love! So for the past four as possible and partnering with rangers, years she’s been sharing many of docent, and local professionals to enrich her favorite walking paths with seniors the learning and understanding of the throughout the county. She focuses on area’s habitats, the popularity of these getting active seniors together for activity, walks keep growing.

Kelly tracks the distance each of the exploration, learning and community.

The trips are scheduled for two members have walked with the program over the years. Curhours each from rently, that distance is 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. well over 300 miles for and about once the program. Some e a month they are members like to claim “dog-friendly” and

By C.J. bragging rights with you can see in the their numbers and one photo she brings her own pet named Hudson who wags magnificent 86-year-old walker boasts the along with the WAG (Walking Adventure most steps!

With a participant list that grows Group) makes a fitting mascot.

weekly, there’s more to the miles than good walking shoes.

Friendships continually blossom and celebrations of everything from birthdays and anniversaries to personal achievements in walking friend’s lives make for a spring in the steps of all companion walkers. Of course, bragging rights make it a lot of fun and have motivated new friends to join the party!

Many participants, including Santa Cruz natives, say these outings have taken them to places they had no idea existed!

Most of the adventures have been within the greater Santa Cruz area, along the San Lorenzo River, West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz Harbor and in the parklands such as Arana Gulch Pogonip and DeLaveaga.

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Kelly considers the variety of urban flat and moderate terrains to be sure to provide enough variety for all interested walkers.

Capitol and surrounding neighborhoods also hold a great deal of charm.

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Featured Columnist

Who Is Your Competition?

Businesses don’t just compete with identical competitors

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o you decided to open a coffee shop, or a restaurant, or a clothing store specializing in Santa Cruz branded t-shirts and beachwear. When you looked around the area to determine where to open your business, you likely investigated to find that your competition was nowhere to be found within walking distance from the location you chose.

Perhaps you did that – but you likely now realize that competition is everywhere. We compete for the attention of every existing and potential customer, every minute of every day. From word-ofmouth experiences to social media posts, every hour has 60 minute’s worth of opportunities to motivate a customer to visit a physical or online location to satisfy their need.

The Visible/More Obvious Competition s that which you can see the only competition you have? This one isn’t as easy to determine as you may think. Let’s do a short Q & A. If you’re a restaurant, are you competing with: a The same food-type restaurant (i.e., you have a Mexican restaurant and you’re competing with the Mexican restaurant within 3 miles of you)? b) Competing with any restaurant that serves similar food to yours (i.e., you’re an Italian restaurant, so you’re competing with Italian and other pasta-serving restaurants?

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By Ron Kustek

c) Competing with every food-type restaurant (i.e. whether your food specialty is Greek, Mexican, Italian, Chinese, Mediterranean, Peruvian, Thai, Fusion, Farm-To-Table, Eastern-European, etc.)?

Well, if you decided that “C” is your answer, you are correct – and understand just part of your competitive challenge.

Why do people eat at your restaurant – because they love your “X” type of food? Perhaps. Or, they may choose your type of food for that occasion, or their need is to eat out and not to cook for themselves. Their “need” is often not for X-type of food – but is often to just be fed by someone else.

Ask yourself; do you eat the same meal every night or every day – for every meal (breakfast, lunch or dinner)? Likely, the answer is no – and similar to customers who eat different foods at different times depending on their mood, they may have an affinity for your location compared to other restaurants, or, they may be trying to gain agreement with the people they’re with to choose a lunch place, etc., etc… The point is, you’re competing for the “breakfast, lunch or dinner” share of stomach” -- not Vegan vs. Vegan or American vs. American food offerings.

The same holds true if you’re a clothing store or a coffee shop. How are you defining your competition, and what makes you Better? Special? Different?

(More on this topic in future articles…)

The Not-so-Visible, Not-so-Obvious Competition ou may own a great local coffee shop – but is your only competition the corporate brand or franchise location within a mile of you? Likely — not. Whether it’s for a beverage, either hot or cold, you’re competing with every business that provides these choices, as well as what’s in a person’s refrigerator stocked from what they bought

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from the local grocery or convenience store.

People consume drinks outside the house, often with beverages they purchased elsewhere — was one of those items yours?

If you sell clothing, people can only buy (and wear) so many clothes. They buy them from many different locations, including online.

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Mountains and Ranges

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30. Bloody Mary juice 35. Byproduct of combing wool 37. Hermes and Apollo 39. Whitman’s famous flower reference 40. Small European freshwater fish 41. “This ____ ____” on a box 43. Country dance formation 44. ____ vs. pathos 46. Swing seat?

47. Long adventure story 48. Japanese warriors’ religion 50. Red Cross supplies 52. Duke of Cambridge to Prince of Wales 53. Foot curve 55. Boiling blood 57. *Highest mountain in Cascade Range

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61. *Highest peak in Russia 64. “____ ____ a high note” 65. Increase 67. Shrek and Fiona 69. Deals 70. Just one of #61 Down 71. Annie Oakley’s show 72. What Simon does 73. “Swan Lake” steps 74. Lumberjack’s leftover

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7. Sigma Alpha Epsilon 8. Farewell in France 9. ____-view mirror 10. Alleviate 11. *Strictly European mountain range 12. “____, over here!”

15. ____ red, in a chemistry lab 20. City in Belgium 22. Giant pot 24. “ Fiddler on the Roof” language, originally 25. *World’s longest mountain system 26. Averse 27. Chinese fruit 29. *____ Blanc 31. One thousandth of a liter, pl.

32. Spy’s cover 33. Argentine dance

34. *____ Ridge, word’s longest underwater range 36. Kings of ____ band 38. “Why not?”

42. Jeopardy 45. “Tide” target 49. Mine deposit 51. Pergolas 54. Move like ivy 56. Cereal killer 57. Cold War enemies 58. Dwarf buffalo 59. Lazily 60. Rejections 61. Unagi, pl.

62. Pakistani language 63. Give an impression 66. *Mauna ___, Hawaii’s highest peak 68. Oreo to milk © Statepoint Media

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Stage 3 Water Shortage Still in Effect

By Melanie Schumacher

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rom last October to March our area received just over 16 inches of rain, which is only 62% of the typical average rainfall. Additionally, the District— in partnership with the Santa Cruz Mid-County Groundwater Agency— received new data this year validating that seawater intrusion is literally “knocking at the front door” of our groundwater supply along our entire coastline, from Pleasure Point to La Selva Beach.

Protection of our endangered groundwater supply is critical to ensure that the drinking water wells that supply water to Soquel Creek Water District customers, as well as other pumpers that share the basin, remain fresh and reliable to support our community’s needs.

The District declared a Groundwater Emergency in 2014 and the State of California declared our groundwater basin as critically overdrafted which mandated that our groundwater resources be brought back into sustainability by 2040.

At the regularly scheduled Board of Directors meeting on April 17, 2018, the Board held a public hearing and voted to remain in a Stage 3 Water Shortage for at least another year based on the ongoing presence of the Groundwater Emergency.

This is the same curtailment stage that the District has been in for the last four years.

T Maintaining the current level of conservation will help us continue to protect our groundwater supply while we develop new water sources. Currently, the District is evaluating four supply options within our Community Water Plan: groundwater replenishment using purified water (also known as our proposed Pure Water Soquel Project), water transfers with the City of Santa Cruz, desalination, and storm water capture.

For more information on these efforts, visit www.soquelcreekwater.org/cwp Stage 3 Water Shortage calls for a 25% reduction in water use over 2013 usage. To accomplish this, we encourage each person in the District to reduce his or her usage to approximately 50 gallons per day.

Our community has made amazing strides in water conservation in the last few years and is nearly at this goal already! All that we ask this year is for the community to continue saving water and to make your conservation practices a way of life.

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o review the District’s rules regarding water waste, which are always in effect, and the additional Stage 3 water restrictions, please see “The Rules of Water Waste” on our website at www.soquelcreekwater. org/conserving-water/our-water-wasterules. Some frequently asked questions are included below: Question: Can I wash my car at home?

Yes, efficient car washing at home is allowed as long as an automatic shutoff nozzle is used and care is taken to reduce or eliminate the water running off the property. Washing with a bucket or with waterless spray is also appropriate.

Question: Are fountains and ponds allowed?

Fountains and ponds are allowed as long as they are recirculating.

Question: Can I use my pressure washer?

Pressure washing is permitted, if in preparation for painting and staining, or for the purposes of health and safety.

Question: Is there water rationing?

No, there is no water rationing or budgeting in place at this time. We are simply asking customers to meet our voluntary water use guideline of 50 gallons or less per person, per day.

Question: Am I only allowed to water my yard on certain days?

No, but there is a restriction on watering during the day with sprinklers.

To reduce evaporative loss, sprinklers may not be used between 10 a.m. and 8 p.m.

Question: Where can I get the required “Water may only be served upon customer request” table tent signs for my restaurant, or the signs informing my hotel guests of their option to forego daily laundering of linens?

You can pick these up at our office, or email us at savewater@soquelcreekwater.org.

••• f you could use some help making conservation a way of life, we offer a wide range of rebates to help you meet your indoor or outdoor water conservation goals. In fact—we currently have a toilet rebate for up to $300, which is funded as part of our water, demand offset (WDO) program. Please visit our website at http://www.soquelcreekwater.org/ conserving-water/rebates.

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Residential Toilet Rebate

Over 650 District customers have received a rebate of up to $300 for replacing their older toilets with ultra-high efficiency toilets. These toilets use less than a gallon of water per flush; yet still deliver high flushing performance! District staff has received overwhelmingly positive feedback on the toilets from customers who have received one or more of these toilet rebates.

Cash in on this rebate and save water the same time!

Soquel Creek Water District, feel free to contact Melanie Mow Schumacher at melanies@soquelcreekwater.org or 831-475-8501 x153 and visit www.soquelcreekwater.org.

Safe at Home Senior Care

“SIA” from page 24 At the Capitola Wharf and Village, we’re in step with the tourist attractions.

Following the historic staircase to Depot Hill bluffs and circling the neighborhood back down to the river walk and the wharf creates a hearty appetite to be satisfied at waterfront eateries? Some folks plan ahead for brown bagging or dining out together but spontaneity seems to decide where to satisfy appetites as well.

Moran Lake Park, close to Pleasure Point, provides a close to nature experience and includes a delightful swing which many folks stop to enjoy. It wouldn’t be possible to exclude the beauty of Schwan Lagoon trails leading to the Simpkin Center or an opportunity to explore the Land of the Medicine Buddha in the hills above Cabrillo College form the WAG itinerary.

Before joining the team at Louden Nelson’s Senior Program, Kelly was a “Tails Planner” for the County of Santa Clara Parks and Recreation Department’s twenty-seven parks. Now that she’s been with the program for three years the locals refer to WAG as Kelly’s program.

The program is called WAG Walking Adventure Group and you can register at the downtown Seniors Office at 831 420 6180. A visit to santacruzparksandrec.com

“Competition” from page 25 You’re competing not only with the places you can see driving around town, but also with every entity that sells any clothing, including the social media giants like Instagram, where people share trendy clothing items with friends, and then with the tap of a finger, can be purchased within 5 seconds via smartphone.

So do you see yourself competing 24/7/365 with every company, every business, and every person — who is

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or facebook.com/cityofsantacruzparksandrecreation will advise you of additional opportunities to see more of our little corner of the world including day trips. n ••• Seniors in Action was started by Noreen Santaluce who understood the importance of continually making new friends and enjoying the bounty of our coastal communities. If you have a program or a particular senior in action that you would like us to highlight, please contact me “cj@comforcare.com or 831 359 5814 and help spread the word!

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Community Calendar Aptos Chamber of Commerce

Friday May 18

Chamber Luncheon

11:50 -1:00 p.m., Seascape Golf Club, 610 Clubhouse Dr, Aptos oin us for a special luncheon with Secretary for Natural Resources for the State of California, John Laird.

Get your tickets today by calling 831-688-1467 or email esme@ aptoschamber.com – Cost: $35

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

for someone with a serious illness.

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.

Contact Hospice of Santa Cruz County Grief Support Program.

(831) 430-3078

Overeaters Anonymous

7:00pm-8:00pm, Soquel Congregational Church, 4951 Soquel Dr. o you have problem with food? Come join us for a friendly free 12 step support group with the solution. Teens and adults welcome. It will be held in the Anne Hutchinson Room.

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Invisible/Alienated Grandparents Support Group

2:30 - 4 p.m., Christ Lutheran Church, 10707 Soquel Drive, Aptos ddiction is a family disease. ed by Dr. Pat Hanson author of It affects the relationships of Invisible Grandparents: Leave those close to the addict: parents, a Legacy of Love Whether You spouses, siblings, children, longtime friends, and employers. Can Be There or Not this will be If someone’s addiction is affecting a safe structured environment for you, first you must help yourself. sharing stories if you so choose, and learning healthy ways to deal Nar-Anon is a twelve step with separation from anyone. support group for families and Co-sponsored by Alienated friends of addicts. There are no Grandparents Anonymous www. dues or fees to join. Just come to AGA-FL.org a national organia meeting. You will hear others, zation that provide information who are going through similar and support to grandparents who problems, talk about how they feel alienated or estranged to their cope and find recovery. grandchildren.

For more information and to Questions: pat@invisiblegrand locate times and locations of meetings, please go to our website parent.com • (831) 601-9195 http://facebook.com/invisible at www.nar-anon.org or call grandparent 831-200-3756.

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WomenCARE ARM-in-ARM

12:30 - 2 p.m. omenCARE ARM-in-ARM support group for women Weekdays advanced, recurrent and CASA Orientations to Become with metastatic cancers. Meets weekly Advocates for Children Mondays & Tuesdays, with a ASA empowers volunteers to separate meeting every First and directly influence life-changing Third Tuesday every month. decisions affecting children in Registration required. Call 457foster care. Court appointed special 2273 for more information and to advocates are everyday people that, register. No cost to attend. with just a few hours a week can www.womencaresantacruz.org have a lifetime of impact for a child who has been abused or neglected. Mondays & Wednesdays More info www.casaof santacruz. org or call (831) 761-2956 XT.102 Alzheimer’s Association lzheimer’s Association has ••• free support groups for family First Mondays: 2-3 p.m., caregivers at 1777-A Capitola road in Watsonville 2nd & 4th Mondays 2-3:30pm Second Tuesdays: 5:30-7 p.m. facilitated by Jill Ginghofer, 1st & 3rd Wednesdays 5:30-7pm in Capitola Third Wednesdays: 5:30-7 p.m. facilitated by Francie Newfield & Kathleen McBurney. in Watsonville Call 800 272 3900 for more Third Thursdays: 2-3 p.m. information.

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6:30-7:30 p.m., Christ Lutheran Church, Gazebo Room, 10707 Caregiver Support Group Soquel Dr., Aptos, CA 95003 (At 12-1 p.m., PAMF, 2850 ComHwy One and Freedom Blvd) mercial Crossing, Santa Cruz o you have a problem with atz Cancer Center, PAMF and food? Please check out our Hospice of Santa Cruz County free, friendly 12-Step support invite you to attend a Caregiver group with the solution. All teens Support Group for those caring and adults welcome!

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works and times of William Shakespeare. Members share group readings and insights, discuss history, and universal themes found in his plays and writings.

For more information please call 831-684-2832

Sunday May 20

Senior Open Mic Night!

3:30 p.m., Market Street Theater, 222 Market Street, Santa Cruz enior Citizens Opportunities is holding an Open Mic at Market Street Theater! Admission is free, but donations are accepted.

Bring your own music to sing to. Readings, Poems, etc. are welcome as well. Please join us for some fun. Everyone is welcome!

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Dues are $30 a semester. You must First Baptist Church Bible Study 9:45 a.m: Bible Study read music.

11 a.m.: Worship Call Teresa at 336-8637.

7565 Sunset Way, Aptos Tuesday May 22 irst Baptist Church of Aptos Second and Fourth Thursdays welcomes you to join their bible Sons in Retirement Luncheon study and worship every Sunday. 11:30 a.m., Severino’s Restaurant, Cabrillo Host Lions Club Call (831) 688-5842 for more info 7500 Old Dominion Court, Aptos Meetings ptos Sons in Retirement is 6:30 p.m., Aptos Village Park, Overeaters Anonymous having a buffet luncheon 100 Aptos Creek Road.

9:05 a.m.-10:15 a.m., Sutter ant to make a difference in Maternity & Surgery Center, 2900 and presentation by Raymond Merrithew, Licensed Marriage our community? Join the Chanticleer Ave., Santa Cruz and Family Counselor. He will Cabrillo Lions Club twice every vereaters Anonymous is a Free, month and see what you can do to Friendly 12-Step group for those speak on the topic of “Anger Management: the Misunderstood who have a problem with food. help in Santa Cruz County.

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Visit www.santacruzoa.org for Please RSVP cabrillolions@ Cost: $23.00 per person. For current times and locations of gmail.com other meetings, or call our Hotline information call Dave at 708at (831) 429-7906.

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6:00 p.m., Lutheran Community Church, 95 Alta Vista Avenue, Watsonville (Adam Dan Hall in back of the church) ar-Anon is a twelve step support group for families and friends of addicts. There are no dues or fees to join. Just come to a meeting. You will hear others, who are going through similar Overeaters Anonymous problems, talk about how they 6:30-7:30pm Christ Lutheran Church, 10707 Soquel Dr. Aptos cope and find recovery.

To locate additional times and o you have a problem with locations of meetings, and to learn food? Come Join us for a more about Nar-Anon, please go friendly free 12-step support to our website at www.nar-anon. group with the solution group with the solution. Teens and adults org or call 831-200-3756. welcome. Includes compulsive overeating, anorexia and bulimia. Second Wednesdays Located in the Gazebo Room.

Santa Cruz Sons in Retirement Call 831-429-7906 if you have Monthly Meeting any questions Noon, Elks Lodge at 150 Jewell St. his statewide group of retired Tuesdays & Thursdays men invites you to be our Orientations to Become guest at our monthly luncheon.

You’ll meet kindred spirits, have Advocates for Children 6 pm, 65 Nielson Street #121 a fine lunch and learn something new from a top notch guest Watsonville CA 95076 speaker.

ASA volunteer Advocates receive 35 hours of specialized Cost: $18. RSVP at 479-7096 training. Court appointed special advocates are everyday people that, Second and Fourth Wednesdays with just a few hours a week can on the Cancer Journey have a lifetime of impact for a child Wellness pm, Old Soquel Plaza who has been abused or neglected. 11-12:30 earn how to safely support your If you would like to participate body and emotions through in the next Advocate training journey of Cancer — from contact cita@casaofsantacruz.org the diagnosis to softening the impact or (831) 761-2956 of chemo, radiation, and recovering well from surgery.

Wednesdays We’ll address nausea, low energy, weakness, digestion, immune In Praise of Poetry support, grief, stress and more.

Feb. 28 thru Mar. 28 Feel free to bring your partner or 5:30 pm to 7 pm, Capitola Community Center, 4400 Jade Street, care team to this free class. Please come fed; water is available.

Capitola Limited Seats. Please register n this invigorating class you’ll explore and write several forms of all attendees on Eventbrite — poetry. From Acrostic to Haiku; from Wellness on the Cancer Journey or call 831-254-3270 to RSVP. Ode to Triolet — and a few more Address given upon registration — you’ll have fun while learning receipt. and creating. Gain exposure to new poets, forms, and styles, while unearthing your own voice. This ADHD Support Group inspiring class is for anyone with an 6:30-8 p.m., Aptos Fire Station, interest in poetry. Novices as well 6934 Soquel Drive, Aptos as seasoned poets will find the class he Santa Cruz/Monterey enriching and fruitful.

Bay Branch of CHADD hosts Telephone FMI: (831) 475-6115 monthly support group meetings for anyone who would like to Geezer Golfers learn more about ADHD or has 8:15 a.m., Valley Gardens Golf questions or concerns. Come Course, 263 Mt. Hermon Rd., share with those who understand.

Scotts Valley eeling over par? So are we, the Second Wednesdays’ meeting is Geezer Golfers of Santa Cruz. for parents of children, teens, and You’re invited to join us at 8:15am young adults with ADHD. The every Wednesday at the beautiful group for adults with ADHD, DeLaveaga golf course at 401 spouses, partners of someone with Upper Park Rd. We enjoy a special ADHD meets fourth Wednesdays rate for 9 or 18 holes.

Questions? Call Jim at 831-685- of every month.

Contact: Judy Brenis, jbbrenis@ 3829. comcast.net, or call 831-818-9619.

Aptos Noon Toastmasters 12:00-1:00p.m. Rio Sands Hotel, 116 Beach Drive Last Wednesdays Each Month ome join a dynamic, Santa Cruz County Prostate supportive group of people Cancer Support Group at all levels of experience from 7-9 p.m., Katz Cancer Resource beginners to more advanced.

We’re here to help you discover Center, 3150 Mission Drive, SC your voice and share it effectively. anta Cruz County Prostate Everyone is welcome!

Cancer Support Group has been Follow us on Facebook: an active group for over 20 years 5:15-6:30pm, Calvary Episcopal Church, Parish Hall, 532 Center Street, Santa Cruz. e specifically focus on recovering from debting on one’s business.

For more information: 831-425-3272.

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12-1 pm, Hospice of Santa Cruz County, 940 Disc Dr., Scotts Valley ospice of Santa Cruz County is offering a drop-in grief Friday May 18 support group for adults grieving the death of a family member or a Effective Communication friend. This group is a place where Strategies you can share stories, learn tools 1-2:30 p.m., Alzheimer’s for coping, and receive support Association, 1777-A Capitola Rd, from people who care.

Santa Cruz For more information, please call oin us to explore how com(831) 430-3000. munication takes place when someone has Alzheimer’s, learn to First Fridays each month decode the verbal and behavioral Friday Shakespeare Club messages delivered by someone 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Peace with memory loss, and identify United Church of Christ at 900 strategies to help you connect and High Street, Santa Cruz communicate at each stage of the urious about Shakespeare? disease.

The Friday Shakespeare Club members discuss the life, times, and influence of William Saturday May 19 Shakespeare.

Huge Rummage Sale For information, call 831-6842832, or go to fridayshakespeare. Fundraiser org or facebook.com/fridayshake- 8 a.m. – 4 p.m., 103 Esplanade, speare.

Aptos (Next to the Flats Bistro) ERT (Community Emergency Friday Shakespeare Club Response Team) is hosting a rummage sale in Aptos. There of Santa Cruz 10 am - noon, Peace United will be lots of quality items and Church, 909 High Street treasures, all priced to sell!

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Wednesday July 4 Worlds Shortest Parade

All Day, Downtown, Aptos arade participants and vendors wanted for the Party in the Park. Parade entries can include but are not limited to: Classic/antique vehicles, floats, bands, walkers, dancers, dogs, etc. We are also looking for vendors for the Party in the Park for those who sell jewelry, flowers, clothes, children’s toys, art, photography, activities, and food more.

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in a First Friday art tour, visit firstfridaysantacruz.com (Most 5:30pm to 7pm Feb 28-Mar 28 Capitola Community Center, 4400 galleries are open 12-9 pm for First Friday viewings.)

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Monterey Symphony Register at: https://apm.active he Monterey Symphony is communities.com/capitola seeking volunteers. If you love recreation/Activity_Search/ music and want to be involved, in-praise-of-poetry/6488 please call (831) 646-8511 or visit www.montereysymphony.org for Thursdays more information. geless Art is seeking volunteers to facilitate art groups for seniors living in residential care facility. Our Volunteers guide residents through the creative processes of painting, drawing or crafting. As a volunteer you will have the pleasure of seeing residents experience meaningful feelings of pride and self-worth when completing their own art.

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Cabrillo Youth Strings/ Suzuki Music Program

Lucky Steppers Modern Square Dance

6:30 pm, La Selva Beach Clubhouse, 314 Estrella Ave., La new entry-level String Selva Beach, CA 95076 Orchestra class 4th- 6th Grade t’s fun and easy to do!

Beginning Strings for violin, viola Friendship put to music; family and cello will be offered on Fridays, friendly. Class takes place every 4pm-5:15pm. Students must Thursday Night at our new home provide their own instruments. in La Selva Beach! (Take Mar For more information contact Nancy Monte off of Hwy 1, turns into Kvam: Cabrillo Youth Strings (831) Playa Blvd., turn right on Estrella) 479-6101 or (831) 426-6443.

For more information, contact Sue Harris or Don Benson at (831) 726-7053 or e-mail at caller4u@att.net.

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Friendship Put to Music!

6:30 p.m., New Hall, La Selva Beach Club House, 3124 Estrella Ave. Stitchers By The Sea Meetings lasses every Thursday night. For 7 p.m., Volunteer Center of Santa more information call Sue Harris Cruz, 1740 17th Ave., 95062 or Don Benson (831) 726-7053 or titchers-by-the-Sea, the local email at caller4u@att.net chapter of the Embroiderers’ Guild of America, holds regular Last Thursdays each month meetings open to the public each Monthly Argentine Tango at Star month. No admission fees.

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4:30pm-9:30pm, Star Bene Italian/Argentene Restarante, BINGO 21245 East Cliff Dr. 6:30 p.m. Santa Cruz Elks Lodge, his is a night for true “Social 150 Jewell St. Tango.” Order a wonderful osted by Soquel Sports meal from the Star Bene Argentine Foundation. Buy-In $15. Full Menu, (or their well known italian snack bar available. First Tuesday menu), and enjoy the ambiance of of each month is special $25 buy in Argentina and join us in a social (up to five packs). Join us! tango dance to music from the www.soquelsports.com Golden Age of Tango.

Private instruction and classes by arrangement. For more information, Wednesdays call Michael (831) 239-2247.

Peninsula Banjo Band 7:00 - 8:30 p.m., Harry’s Hofbrau, First Fridays each month 390 Saratoga Ave, San Jose orty-seven years of performing First Friday Art Tour in the Bay Area, over 250 he First Friday Art Tour is a popular tunes. Come see our Santa Cruz Institute of Conband for Free in Sunnyvale Every temporary Arts event, managed in Wednesday. No cover. conjunction with the participating Contact Lee McLaughlin, Booking Agent, at 408-993-BAND (2263) art venues. The event takes place year-round and illuminates some for information about booking of the most talented local artists the band for Non-profit events from local galleries. (donations are tax deductible).

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Plein Air Watercolor Paintings Exhibition

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.

Science Sunday does not meet in December. For more info visit seymourcenter.ucsc.edu

Noon-10 p.m., Mutari Chocolate House and Factory, 504 Front Street, Santa Cruz ptos Artist David Pfost’s plein air watercolor paintings of Santa Cruz Saturday May 19 County landscapes are on exhibit.

Pat Pratt Memorial Veterans 4 Exhibit open until the end of Veterans Tournament December.

Noon, Boardwalk Bowl, 115 Cliff St., Santa Cruz Second Saturdays Each Month anta Cruz USBC and Boardwalk Bowl present a 2nd Saturday on the Farm Bowling FUNdraiser to support 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Ag History Project Center at the Santa Cruz local Veterans, The Pat Pratt Memorial Tournament No-Tap County Fairgrounds oin us every 2nd Saturday on the Adult Doubles (Junior Tournament as well!) Entries must be Farm for free family activities.

Each month we select a new theme submitted by May 15 at https:// to highlight historical agriculture boardwalkbowl.com Cost: $40 per team – $20 prize with games, activities, and fund – $20 Donation made to demonstrations that relate.

We often have guest appear- Vets 4 Vets. ances from farm animals like llamas, draft horses, sheep, goats, Wednesday May 23 chickens, rabbits, and more! You 29th Annual Golf Tournament are sure to find something fun 1 – 7 p.m., Seascape Golf Club, and entertaining for the whole 610 Clubhouse Dr, Aptos family. et your business name known!

Check our website and Facebook Sponsor a hole and have a page for more details. FREE sign with your company name next to the hole. Great Location at Second Sundays Each Month Seascape Golf Course! Market your Downtown Santa Cruz business to over 140 players. Sign display with your company name Antique Street Fair next to a hole. Networking at its 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Lincoln St. best! Opportunity to talk, hand out (Between Pacific and Cedar) promotional material, play a game he “Original” Downtown Antique Faire is back! Vendors or offer food and/or drinks! offer an eclectic blend of antiques and unique items. Come and check Wednesday May 30 it out! Browse through a wide assortment of treasures including Aromas Electric Car Show 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., Marshall’s books and photographs, vintage jewelry, clothing, glass and ceramic Market, 300 Carpenteria Rd., Aromas collectibles, vintage Hawaiian lectric cars of many makes and kitsch, turquoise, original artwork, brands will be available for you and a whole lot of whatnot! to view and to talk to the owners to Weather Permitting! learn about them. Food is available For more info, please call (831) 476-6940 or visit us on Facebook. from local restaurants and markets.

The rock and roll band the RecurThird Sunday of Every Month rents will be performing. It will be a fun and educational event for Science Sunday family and friends.

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You benefit from deep and intense interactions and conversations with people early in May, and while there’s a chance you’ll take things too seriously, the potential benefits far outweigh the costs.

When your thoughts turn to darker topics, balance them out with some lighter ones. You’re more than ready mid-month to have a party or network with potential business partners, co-workers, and/ or employees. But don’t let your desire to speak with everyone prevent you from having real conversation. The energy late in the month is favorable, and it will be easy for you to as for help or favors, especially if they would be reciprocating yours.

Cancer (June 22-July 22)

Your emotional outlook is challenged the first weeks of the month. Work hard to get the things you need to keep your emotions under control to be as efficient and effective as you need. You feel especially bonded with family and friends mid-month, making your quiet prepared dinners for loved ones and intimate parties for close friends most comfortable. The environment you eat in is as important as what’s on the menu; make sure both are picture-perfect. Late in May you get caught up in the excitement of potential travel; make sure everything at home is taken care of before you pack your bags. You can’t have a good time unless you know everything at home is taken care of!

Leo (July 23-Aug. 23)

You have a lot of opportunities early in the month, but bragging will dilute the effect of your achievements. Let others comment or compliment you before you talk about your own accomplishments. Mid-May you have greater influence over the people you care about. But be careful talking about topics you’re less familiar with. Stick with what you know or do the research before you offer your ideas. Late in the month your dreams are particularly vivid. Your subconscious is an untapped tool, and it will be an advantageous time to pay attention to what it’s trying to tell you.

Virgo (Aug. 24-Sep. 22)

The first weeks of May bring new thoughts and ideas, which can alter your daily routines and plans. Not one to move too quickly, you’re open to changes if they happen slowly. Mid-month is a good time for studying, catching up on bills, working on long-term goals, and other important business details. If anything’s wrong, you’re most likely to catch it during this time. Late in the month trivia games and puzzles feel easy; your brain works like a well-oiled machine, and your enthusiasm for learning new things puts you at an advantage over your competitors. But be careful; one drawback is you could be more easily distracted. Stay focused and all will be well.

Libra (Sep. 23-Oct. 23)

You have an increased need for love and affection as the month begins, which isn’t helped by a lowered sense of self-confidence. You’re setting yourself up for disappointment if you let anyone use you as a doormat. Mid-month your compassion and concern peak. You feel most obligated to those close to you and will do what you can to make sure everyone feels safe and secure, including you.

Your confidence returns late in May, making a good first impression much easier to achieve. If you’re interviewing or looking for love at this time, you should get positive responses, but accept favorable feedback for what it is, and use it to make improvements in the future.

Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22)

Your insatiable curiosity reaches a whole new level early in the month. You also go to great lengths to cover up your research. You love to be the only one who knows whatever secrets you’ve managed to find, and to take advantage of your knowledge in the future. Your need to be with others increases midMay, and while volunteering for group outings or events is unusual for you, right now you’re in the mood and can do a lot while you’re less focused on your own needs. Your charm is mesmerizing late in the month; if you’ve wanted to fulfill a certain fantasy, you won’t get much resistance during this time!

Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21)

You know that feeling when everything seems a little too good to be true? The first week of May brings that vibe in spades! It’s nice to have some good things go your way, but be sure to make your own luck, too. Later in the month events may be even less what they seem. Making assumptions and skipping over details can lead to some big mistakes, and do-overs aren’t very likely if problems occur. You might need to consult a professional if the rails come off.

As the month ends, you can be happy with your accomplishments and look forward to future endeavors. You don’t know what the future holds, but it looks promising.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 20)

The first few weeks of the month bring the energy level down a bit, but that doesn’t mean you can’t make the most of downtime you get. Looking for ways to work more quickly and efficiently can help get through this time, and following your financial instincts can be very profitable. Later in the month pay close attention, to catch small details and errors. Any mistakes you correct will be greatly appreciated. There are no easy answers late in May as you question whether you’re responsible for relationship difficulties. Sometimes trying to make things better only leads to disappointments and regret. Finding a way to apologize and show you care might be the best you can do right now.

Aquarius (Jan 21-Feb. 18)

Your thoughts run wild the first weeks of the month, putting additional energy in your everyday interactions. You’re already social, and this raises encounters to an exciting level. There are always risks when you indulge, but you’re in a “no regrets” mood right now. Mid-May brings some uneven energy and frustration. Angry outbursts come from nowhere and may surprise even you.

Get to the heart of what’s really bothering you before your erratic behavior causes real problems.

Worldwide problems plague your mind as the month comes to a close; social justice becomes your own personal cause. You believe in yourself and that one person can make a difference.

Pisces (Feb. 19-Mar. 20)

A poor self-image and distorted reality effect you early in May. At the same time, you have a heightened need for affection, which can be a disappointing mix. Wait a while before starting anything serious with someone new, and don’t expect an existing friend or partner to tell you the whole truth. Your compassionate, charitable side comes forth mid-month, heightening social interactions centered on doing good for others. You don’t do what you do for recognition, but it’s nice knowing you’ve made things better.

You’re more assertive late in the month. It might be surprising when the right words help you get what you want and need without tension. You could get used to this newfound eloquence!

Aries (March 21-April 20)

Jumping to conclusions puts you in an awkward spot early on the month as you try to navigate tricky communications. Getting angry and/or overreacting will rarely help your case. Midmonth you might agree to go out with friends one minute but be asleep when it’s time to go.

You’re very hard to read when you get in this kind of mood, but you do like to keep people on their toes! You are motivated to to find the truth and move beyond current unpleasant situations near the end of May. Put old issues to rest so you can look to the future without reservations.

Taurus (April 21-May 21)

What you see in the mirror early in the month isn’t reflected in other people’s opinion of you, but your lack of confidence could cause issues regardless. Say thank you even if you don’t necessarily believe complements you receive. Your sometimes-stoic energy seems to morph into a more easygoing vibe mid-May. Your attention span is scattered at best for a few weeks, so don’t expect to be able to explore anything in depth for a while. Late in the month important events seem like they’re stalling, which could cause you great disappointment. Work hard and you’ll get what you deserve eventually.

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he County has released the proposed budget fort he 20182019 fiscal year. The Board of Supervisors will be voting on this budget in June and I wanted share with you the highlights and ensure you have a chance to provide feedback before its adopted.

Over the last few years, the Board of Supervisors has made significant investments in public safety (increasing Sheriff’s staffing in the Aptos office), parks (opening a new park in Seacliff, updating Polo Grounds, Seascape, Aldridge and more), roads (storm damage repairs and new paving from Measure D and SB 1 funding) and health and human services to restore some of the significant cuts during the Great Recession.

However, the Board has also made a significant commitment to improving our reserves to address predictable future economic downturns.

In the last few years the Board has improved the County’s bond rating by placing more in reserves (overall now at about 10 percent). This budget maintains the reserves and reduces the structural imbalance by 16 percent. It does this with a reduction in overall spending (a decrease of about $42 million in spending). But there are still some challenges facing the County.

Short Term Budget Challenges ommunity challenges in behavioral health, substance abuse and homeless services will place additional short-term pressure on the budget.

Storm damage requires local matching funds (approximately $20 million), which are limited. Additionally, continuing to increase contingency funding and overall reserve funding to help protect against uncertainties and economic downturns are important.

Long Term Budget Challenges here are a lot of deferred maintenance and funding needs for capital improvements at County facilities (parks, County buildings) as well as roads, pipes and other infrastructure. The lack of affordable housing, and limited funding to help with construction of affordable housing, is putting pressures on transportation networks and the job market.

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care and pension costs, the overall costs are rising faster than revenues.

Modifications to how the state deals with in-home supportive services (IHSS), an essential service for some of the most vulnerable in our community, cost-shifts back to the County potentially $3-plus million/year in the coming years. Additionally, the loss of significant grant funding (as the grants come to a close) in the Probation Department and Sheriff’s Office could mean the end of important programs or the need to absorb these costs in the budget. In our local health care world, changes to federal funding for the Affordable Care Act and the federal sunset of some funding for community health centers could mean a loss of approximately $1.7 million alone for community health centers, which provide an essential safety net for our community.

Budget Improvements ocally, sales tax, property tax and transient occupancy taxes (TOThotel or other vacation rental taxes) are up. Overall, these improved taxes have added about $7 million in additional revenue to the County so far this year. Much of that was committed to reserves and addressing our longerterm structural deficit. Additionally, taxes associated with cannabis dispensaries, cultivation and manufacturing are expected to increase. However, it is very difficult to predict what the actual amount will be and there are costs regarding enforcement, auditing and more that offset some of the revenue.

New housing and businesses coming on line at the Aptos Village, improvements and Rancho Del Mar and improvements slated for other locations in the county are also expected to be beneficial for the budget moving forward.

Additionally, the Board is working to develop a two-year budget

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process with performance measures.

This comes as part of the strategic plan to ensure that we are investing in the community’s priorities and also, using performance metrics, are demonstrating that we are making an impact on the areas we are investing.

Where exactly do our revenues come from that make up the budget? bout of all county revenues come from the state and federal government; a much different funding structure than cities. These funds are generally pass-through funds to provide state and federally mandated services such as health care programs.

This highlights the importance of stable state and federal funding.

Approximately 26 percent of the county revenue comes from local taxes including property taxes, sales taxes and TOT. Very little of your property tax dollar goes to the County. Based on a Prop. 13 formula, for every one dollar the county collects in property taxes, our County is only allowed to keep approximately 13 cents.

So where does the rest of your property tax go to? The largest share goes to schools while the rest goes to local special districts, cities and the libraries.

How are our taxes spent? he largest portion of the county’s discretionary spending (net County cost) is for public protection (Sheriff’s Dept., Probation, County Fire), over half of the total. Approximately 20 percent was spent on health and human services. Additional funds go toward parks, land use and other governmental functions and the reserve. n ••• The County budget can often be complex and I hope this provides you with a helpful overview. You can view the proposed budget at www.sccbudget.com or always feel free to call at 454-2200.

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