Aptos Times: February 15, 2019

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Tootsie Roll Drive Benefits Hope Services

The Knights of Columbus successfully raised $1300 at their Annual Tootsie Roll Drive.

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Landmark Targeted For Housing Three Aptos Buildings Among Those Suggested For PRH

By Lori Landino The County Planning Department has put forward a proposal for consideration to the Planning Commission (and soon the Board of Supervisors) for potentially

creating Permanent Room Housing (PRH) in our area.

There are nine properties in Santa Cruz County set to be “repurposed.” ... continued on page 4

TPG Poetry Contest Winners

The Times Publishing Group Valentines Day Poetry Contest has been a success once more. Thanks to all our readers who participated and shared their stories in prose.

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Landmark Targeted For Housing: Three Aptos Buildings Among Those Suggested For PRH, By Lori Landino

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Community News TPG’s 19th Annual Poetry Winners Tootsie Roll Drive Benefits Hope Services First CASA Training of 2019 Begins • CDFW Magnifies Efforts to Recruit Hunters and Anglers County Launches Focused Intervention Team • Scholarships Available for Farm Discovery Summer Camps Free Horticulture Classes: Sponsored UC Master Gardeners of Monterey & Santa Cruz Counties Friends of The Library Events: February • Jimmie Cox Scholarship Applications Being Accepted Now • 2019 Orchid Show & Sale • Unclaimed Property Available Online Annual Quilt Show and Auction: Presented by the Pajaro Valley Quilt Association EIR on Rail Trail Available For Review Annual ‘Give Kids A Smile Day’: Dientes Helps 48 Children Receive Free Dental Care Over 4 million Meals Donated • Call To Artists: Public Art Project at La Selva Beach Library SqCWD Breaks Ground on Pilot Well to Resist Seawater Intrusion Omega Nu’s Annual Ducky Derby • Pinto Lake Water Improving After Years of Algae Blooms • Staying Safe When Dealing With Power Lines In Stormy Weather Free Sandbags For Aptos Residents • World Wetlands Day Celebration 2019 CCS Winter Sports Coaches Honored Dominican Recognized For Being Baby Friendly • Community Leaders Selected for 30th Focus Agriculture Class Golf Pro Phil Mickelson Wins at Pebble Beach, By Jon Chown • Save Our Shores Announces New Sanctuary Stewards

Health & Fitness 17 Simple Ways to be Heart Smart: Recipes Chock-Full of Heart-Healthy Pecans

Monthly Horoscope • Page 26 – Your November Horoscope Community Calendar • Arts & Entertainment – Pages 28, 29

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Featured Columnists Is Your Social Media Working?, By Ron Kustek Take Steps to Prevent Falls at Home, By Ryan Peters County Arts Commission and Public Art, By Zach Friend Bulbs Are Not Finished Yet, By Tony Tomeo Drug in Athletics (Part 1), By Ron Conte, Pharm.D.

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“PRH” from page 1 They were chosen because of the increased demand for affordable housing.

Three of these buildings are in Aptos: The historic Bayview Hotel at 8041 Soquel Drive, The old Arabian Motel at 10110 Soquel Drive, and the Adobe Hacienda apartments at 222 Santa Cruz Ave in Seacliff.

The Bayview Hotel is a three-story building, originally named the Anchor House; it was constructed in 1878 in Aptos Village. Historically, it was used as a community center, housing the area’s first post office and general store. In 1992, it was placed on the State and Nation registers of Historic Placed. The old Arabian Motel, next door to Sid’s Smokehouse was built in 1949. The area was once called “Rob Roy Junction” and the hotel called “Rio Del Mar Motel & Café.” The Adobe Hacienda is a former motel constructed in 1946 and expanded in 1961, over time the motel rooms were converted from visitor accommodation to long-term residential units.

These properties are “obsolete for their original intent” and “affordable by design.” They can service an important role in addressing the housing crisis because the converted units are small. The county staff contacted owners of known opportunity sites, where obsolete visitor accommodation or care facilities have already been converted to residential use. Applications were processed where owners expressed interest in joining the Combing Zone District. They are working collaboratively to develop an ordinance with reasonable use and development standards.

As per the Santa Cruz County Planning Commission definition, a “PRH Unit” is an

A vintage photo of the Bayview Hotel

independent dwelling space intended for long-term (30 days or more) rental occupancy as a separate living quarters, with direct access from outside the building or through a common hall, meeting the development standards in section 13.10.427.

This definition allows flexibility for shared kitchens and bathrooms, emphasizing the importance of “permanent” (long-term) residency.

The County recognized that people are already living in these locations (some in violation of existing zoning) and wanted to see whether there was interest from the Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors to formalize and add improvements to make them available, most likely to median income and Section 8 tenants.

“The Board will need to take a thoughtful look about the appropriateness

of this policy in general and whether these properties that are proposed are the right fits for this policy,” explained Supervisor Zach Friend. “There is no question we have an affordability crisis here, but it’s important to ensure whatever is sent to us from the Planning Commission is beneficial for addressing affordability and overall community needs.”

This project is in the early stages and nothing has been approved. There are other properties being considered along with the current nine. n ••• The public is encouraged to comment and attend community meetings. To learn more visit the Santa Cruz County Planning Department website: sccoplanning.com Cover Photo: The Bayview Hotel in Aptos Village • Photo Credit: Lori Landino

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The old Arabian Motel, behind Sid’s Smokehouse on Soquel Drive.

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he Times Publishing Group, Inc.’s Valentine’s Day Poetry Contest has been a success once more. Thanks to all our readers who participated and shared their stories in prose.

We want to thank these local businesses for providing our winners the following fabulous prizes: For the Scotts Valley Times, Malone’s Grille For the Aptos Times, The Hideout For the Capitola Soquel Times, Café Cruz.

And the Winners are…

Robert Krenz of Watsonville for the Aptos Times. Robert’s prize is a $50 Gift Certificate for The Hideout in Aptos.

Carole Mello of Ben Lomond for the Scotts Valley Times. Carole’s prize is a $50 Gift Certificate for Malone’s Grille in Scotts Valley.

Katie Williams of Soquel for the Capitola Soquel Times. Katie’s Prize is a $50 Gift Certificate for Café Cruz in Soquel. n

Aptos Times Winning Valentine’s Day Poem

Navigating the Dementia Journey Best caregiver advice for the ever-changing path through dementia •••

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Vibrant Love Love is the sharing of individual perceptions Mutually vibrant, clearing at the speed of sight.

A light feeling like the fresh sense of morning and as you said, it is a good thing received or given.

Learning to trust, to listen without judging is the center of love.

It is not just a spark or the pleasures shared.

Love is the act of healing the damage we can create between one another.

It is growing a respect and appreciation, an ability to learn together the charm and the subtleties of each other.

Love can be selfish and demanding.

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It is wanting and needing.

Love is lost without pleasure.

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Love is the will to give, to find the beauty in another.

Love is a hunger yearning to be fed.

Love is the drive to find an answer to a question; to be on that quest, to feel like the horse running.

Love may come in dreams, may raise itself in sleep.

Love is the sense of satisfaction, but may tear you apart.

There is no sure fire way to know, for love is apt to part.

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Tootsie Roll Drive Benefits Hope Services

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he Knights of Columbus successfully raised $1300 at their Annual Tootsie Roll Drive. The money was collected over one weekend, by giving out Tootsie Rolls in front of Safeway at the Rancho Del Mar Shopping Center. People walking by donated from their own pocket, an act of kindness that transformed into a generous gift. A check for the entire amount was presented to Hope Services in Aptos, during a warm-hearted ceremony on January 31st.

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“The staff at Hope Services are a very special team and make a world of difference in the lives of their clients.

Folks forget that kids with intellectual disabilities grow to become adults and still have the same needs. Helping them is the such a privilege and it does make a difference in their lives,” said Patrick McMenamy of McMenamy of the Knight of Columbus.

The Knights of Columbus is a fraternal service organization composed of Catholic men dedicated to helping in our community: from donating to local charities, to visiting the elderly, to assisting local churches, to supporting youth programs.

The staff and clients at Hope Services were all in attendance to take a photo and receive the check. “We are very grateful for

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their donations, as we are every year. Their support means a lot to us,” said Jacqueline Pena, Coordinator for Hope Services on Valencia Ave. n ••• Hope Services works to improve the quality of life for people with developmental disabilities. For more information https://www. hopeservices.org

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First CASA Training of 2019 Begins E ach year nearly 500 children in Santa Cruz County experience foster care because they have been abused or neglected. The cases with the highest needs are referred to CASA to be matched with a Volunteer Court Appointed Special Advocate. CASA trains and supports these volunteers as they commit to serve a child or youth throughout the time they have an active case in the juvenile dependency court – sometimes up to two years or more.

The first class of 2019 began on January 29 with CASA’S new trainer, Jenny Hundemer. Trained as a social worker, Jenny says that, “Having worked with CASA for over 15 years, I’ve long known and appreciated the great work that is done

by CASA volunteers, providing a voice for abused and neglected children in our community. Now that I have the chance to get to know the newest Advocates during their training, I am even more impressed. This class represents such a diversity of backgrounds, a real reflection of our County.

Also, the level of care and commitment that these everyday people are showing up with, it is truly amazing!”

Volunteers are sworn in as Officers of the Court at the end of CASA’s 35-hour training and then choose a child or youth

to serve whom they will spend a few hours a week getting to know. The volunteer gathers information from everyone

involved in the child’s life and learns about his or her unique needs. Court Appointed Special Advocates are an important part of the child’s team and are often one of the only consistent adults in their lives while in foster care.

This class represents the largest percentage of bilingual volunteers in CASA’s history. 50% of the volunteers in this class speak Spanish. This is important because, up until now, children who have needed a bilingual Advocate waited twice as long to be matched with a caring volunteer. This class will hopefully meet the needs of local children much more quickly.

Another critical need right now is for volunteers who wish to work with children ages’ birth to five years old. The volunteer can work with the entire family to make a significant impact. n ••• People interested in learning more about how to help are encouraged to visit casaofsantacruz.org or contact CASA’s Outreach and Recruitment Manager, Cita Rasul at cita@ casaofsantacruz.org. (831) 761-2956, ext. 102

CDFW Magnifies Efforts to Recruit Hunters and Anglers

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n an effort to get more Californians involved in fishing, hunting and outdoor recreation, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is partnering with the recreational fishing and hunting communities, state and federal agencies, and others to address barriers and opportunities to hunting and fishing in the state.

“Our goal is to support and encourage people to get outdoors and enjoy California’s wild places,” said CDFW Director Charlton H. Bonham. “The fishing and hunting opportunities in this state are unparalleled, they belong to all Californians and should be utilized by all of us. This effort is to make sure Californians know that.”

CDFW has formed an executive-level task force, hired a full-time coordinator to head-up the effort, hired a research scientist, and finalized a statewide recruitment, retention and reactivation (R3) action plan.

A staff-level working group is working to increase hunting and fishing participation by collaborating with diverse stakeholders to transform barriers to participation into opportunities. Some of the barriers CDFW will look at initially are access and opportunity challenges, public perception of fishing and hunting, and license structure and pricing.

The effort will also focus on encouraging

more adults to take up hunting and fishing for the first time.

Research shows spending time outdoors improves physical, mental and social well being. Many hunters and anglers say the reason they participate in these activities is to enjoy the quality time with family and friends and to bring home great memories and healthy food.

California is home to some of the nation’s most diverse hunting and fishing opportunities, but participation in these activities has declined significantly since the 1970s and 1980s. Hunters and anglers play a crucial role in managing natural resources by regulating wildlife populations to maintain ecological and biological diversity, participating in wildlife surveys for scientific data collection, and reporting wildlife crimes. Hunters and anglers

also help sustain a multi-billion-dollar outdoor recreation industry and provide the primary

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funding source for state-level fish and wildlife conservation in California. The decline in participation poses an ever-increasing threat to wildlife conservation, the state’s long-standing hunting and fishing heritage, and Californians’ connection to the outdoors in general.

“The fishing and hunting community has rallied around CDFW, and we are now poised to tackle the challenges before us,” Bonham said. n ••• To get involved or learn more about the state’s R3 efforts: https://www.wildlife.ca.gov

COMMUNITY NEWS

County Launches Focused Intervention Team T he County of Santa Cruz and partner cities of Santa Cruz and Watsonville are pleased to announce the launch of Focused Intervention Team pilot program.

The FIT program addresses frequent users of public services by identifying serial offenders who are change-averse, with a demonstrated track record of disruptive and criminal behavior in local downtowns and other urban areas. Comprised of members of the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office and Health Services Agency, FIT teams work closely with other local law enforcement agencies to improve public safety and deliver needed behavioral health and other services to address root causes of behavior.

“I applaud Sheriff Hart for developing a program to create accountability for a few offenders who can cause so much impact to the community,” Board Chair Ryan Coonerty said. “By deploying the team first in the City of Santa Cruz where there are the most impacts, I’m hopeful that we will see significant increased public safety.”

The FIT program was among the critical needs identified by the Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors is asking voters to approve Measure G, a November 2018 1⁄2-cent sales tax measure approved by two-thirds of County voters.

The six-member FIT team is comprised of deputies and behavioral health experts who will address offenders

demonstrating high rates of recidivism and resistance to change. Through highfrequency contacts (including in a custody setting) and evidence-based practices such as motivational interviewing, trauma-informed counseling and cognitive behavioral therapy, the County and partners hope to reduce public impacts and improve outcomes for FIT participants.

FIT participants will also be connected to wraparound services including medical and food benefits, housing navigations services and more.

“This team of clinicians and law enforcement is going to focus on those people involved with criminal behavior and act in a way that scares people,” Santa

Cruz County Sheriff Jim Hart said. “Our community and our visitors deserve better.

Law abiding community members must be allowed to visit local businesses and open spaces without being fearful of the actions of a small number of people who refuse treatment and help.”

As part of the initial phase of program development, FIT team members have met and conferred with law enforcement partners throughout Santa Cruz County.

Watsonville-based Applied Survey Research will conduct program assessment including outcome measurements.

“The Santa Cruz Police view interagency collaboration as essential to problem-solving chronic offenders. I

welcome the assistance of the Sheriff’s FIT team in helping us hold recalcitrant offenders accountable and them providing the bed space to make this happen,” Santa Cruz Police Chief Andy Mills said.

“Our officers are committed to helping those in crisis and the Focused Intervention Team (FIT) will broaden their ability to provide proper support,” Watsonville Police Chief David Honda said. “The County of Santa Cruz continues to lead in its efforts to provide multiple layers of care to its mental health community. The Watsonville Police Department is excited about the increasingly positive partnerships and we look forward to seeing the success of the team.”

“The Behavioral Health Division of the Health Services Agency looks forward to being an active member of the team and bringing expertise around behavioral health issues to ensure that individuals who face the daily struggles of mental illness and substance use disorders are connected with the treatment services they need,” said Erik Riera, Santa Cruz County Director of Behavioral Health Services.

“The FIT program will expand our work with law enforcement agencies to provide behavioral health consultation directly in the field with our public safety officers.” n ••• For more information: http://www.santa cruzcounty.us

Scholarships Available for Farm Discovery Summer Camps

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arm Discovery’s farm-based day camps offer local kids the opportunity to play and work in the Discovery garden, visit the animal pens and kitchen of a working organic farm that is also host to diverse native habitats.

From June through July of 2019 Farm Discovery at Live Earth will host 6 weeks of summer day camps at Live Earth Farm in Watsonville. Thanks to our generous community, Farm Discovery is offering 30 scholarships this summer, making nutrition, environmental, and community education available to local kids.

Summer 2019 Sessions June 10-14: Art on the Farm Camp — 9 am - 3 pm (optional overnight on Thursday) June 17-21: Farm to Table Camp 9 am - 3 pm (optional overnight on Thursday)

June 24-28: Sprouts Camp — 9 am-noon (with OR without parent) July 8-12: Teen Fields & Meals Camp — 9 am - 4 pm July 15-19: Art on the Farm Camp — 9 am - 3 pm (optional overnight on Thursday) July 22-26: Farm to Table — 9am-3pm (optional overnight on Thursday)

Leaders in Training: All Sessions prouts Camp is for 3-6 year olds. Farm to Table and Art on the Farm are for 6-13 year olds. Fields & Meals is for 11-16 year olds. A Leaders in Training program for teens, ages 14+ runs for each of the six weeks of camp.

“This year will mark the 11th year of Farm Discovery Summer Camps! We have a wide variety of hands-on activities: all take place on our working farm and many incorporate materials from our 150 acres of organic fruits and vegetables,” says

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Education Coordinator, Hayley Reitman.

Past camp sessions have included collecting herbs for heal hand salves, baking pies, making pickles, and harvesting berries, carrots, green beans other delicious, farm-fresh snacks. Campers also have opportunities to interact with our animals — which include chickens, ducks and pygmy goats — and will help with daily animal chores.

The Farm Discovery summer camps offer a unique opportunity to engage with the food that Live Earth Farm grows in an in-depth field to fork experience that lasts a whole week. Farm Discovery’s summer camps are limited to 25 kids in order to create an intimate experience for campers.

During the week staff and LIT’s strive to develop a compassionate community of young farmers, artists, foodies, naturalists, and environmentalists. Early Bird prices last until April 19. More information and

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scholarship applications are available on the Farm Discovery website: http://farmdiscovery.org/farm-camps/.

Farm Discovery at Live Earth is a nonprofit organization building skills for the regeneration of our food, farming, social and natural systems. We empower youth and families, through enhanced awareness and skill building, to take action, to build and sustain healthy systems.

Our home, Live Earth Farm, is a 150acre patchwork of working farm, riparian corridor, oak and redwood forest in the Pajaro Valley of Santa Cruz County, California. Farm Discovery is growing healthy relationships through food, farming and nature. We welcome volunteers in a number of different capacities, including our docent program where people can receive training this summer. n ••• For more information: director@farmdiscovery.org or call Jessica Ridgeway, Executive Director (831) 728-2032

COMMUNITY NEWS

Free Horticulture Classes

Sponsored UC Master Gardeners of Monterey & Santa Cruz Counties Spring into Seeds!

Salinas • February 16 10 a.m.-Noon et a jump on your spring garden and learn the basics of seed starting. Part planning and part technique, you will learn what kind of vegetables you can grow in early spring and into the warm summer months.

Learn when to plant seeds directly in the ground vs. in containers to transplant. During the hands-on portion of the workshop we will sow seeds and work with seedlings, which you can take home and cultivate in your garden.

You will also take home a sowing and planting schedule suitable for our Monterey Bay climate. Whether this is your first time to sow seeds or you have been stewarding your garden for years this will be a great way to spring into the growing season.

This free class will be taught by Master Gardener Delise Weir, at the UC Cooperative Extension of Monterey County, 1432 Abbott St., Salinas CA 93901.

Please arrive 15 minutes early for check-in or registration.

Located at the UC Cooperative Extension Monterey County Contact Dawn Avery at deltadavery@ hotmail.com or call (831) 594-6673 for more information.

••• Grow Great Strawberries Watsonville • February 23 10 a.m. - Noon C Master Gardener Dawn Avery will describe the different types of strawberries to grow, optimum site selection and preparation, best watering and fertilization practices! Integrated Pest Management for strawberries will also be

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discussed.

This free class will begin in the auditorium and proceed to the demonstration garden.

Please arrive 15 minutes early for check-in or registration. A portion of the class will be held outside, so please dress appropriately for sun, rain or fog. Layers, hat and sunscreen are advised.

Located at the UCCE Extension Office Contact Anastatia Foster at abfoster@ comcast.net or call (831) 419-2860 for more information.

••• Introducing Edible Landscaping!

Quail Hollow Ranch • February 24 1 - 3 p.m. nterested in adding edibles to your home landscape? It’s easy (mostly) and fun. It’s also good for the environment, your health and your social life! It’s not mysterious or hard to do.

Whether you live in an apartment, in a home with a small yard, or a multi acre property, we will share ideas for growing food around your home that you and others can enjoy.

Designed for beginners and intermediate gardeners, this course will cover introductory topics including why to do it, why not do it, how to do it and what to plant. We will provide ways to add a single edible to your existing landscape, add edibles to container gardening, and creating a small 100 sq. ft. patch.

Instructors Betsy Allen and Judith Connor are Monterey Bay Master Gardeners who will share their own experiences in creating edible landscapes. In the past two years, Betsy has been gradually converting her urban yard in Santa Cruz from a conventional

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low maintenance landscape to a bountiful source of fruits and vegetables.

Connor lives on several acres in Royals Oaks and for many years has focused on restoration of the 1880s farm buildings and orchard.

These free classes are designed for people with little to no experience growing vegetables or are new to the area that want get started now.

Please arrive 10 min early to register or sign in. Instruction is free but Quail Hollow collects $3.00 for use of the facilities.

Located at Quail Hollow Ranch Contact Sue Proctor at sprocter@ cruzio.com or call (831) 566-3382 for more information.

••• C Master Gardeners of Monterey and Santa Cruz Counties is a volunteer organization affiliated with UC Cooperative Extension’s Master Gardener Program.

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Their mission is to extend researchbased knowledge and information on home horticulture, pest management, and sustainable landscape practices to California residents.

UC Master Gardener programs include a gardening hotline, speaker’s bureau, information booths, demonstration gardens, events, and special projects. n ••• For further information and to pre-register, visit mbmb.org.

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COMMUNITY NEWS

Friends of The Library Events: February All Month ur Community Reads 2019: Environmental Book Display @ Aptos Library Branch, Youth Services Room – Display of wonderful, award-winning, picture books about beaches, sea life, and environmental preservation. Selected by Julie Olsen Edwards, Director of Cabrillo College Peace and Anti-Bias Library.

February 16 ook Sale @ Aptos Branch (10am – 3pm) – Come browse a wide ranging collection from fiction and non-fiction to children’s books, audio books to CDs. Held on the 3rd Saturday of each month, through October.

February 18 riends Monthly Meeting @ La Selva Beach Branch (3pm) – Meets on the 3rd Monday of each month, in the Boardroom of the LSB Clubhouse. All are welcome.

February 19 ur Community Reads 2019: Trivia Night @ Seascape Golf Club (6:00pm – 8:00pm) –Come show off your knowledge of facts from the book, The Death & Life of

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Biology and Environmental Sciences. Location: Cabrillo College Samper Recital Hall.

February 27 ur Community Reads 2019: Film Series ~ Of the Sea @ Aptos Library Branch Conference Room (6:30pm –8:30pm) – Presented by Melissa Mahoney, Co-producer and board member of Monterey Bay Fisheries Trust.

Fishermen are the stewards of the last wild food on our planet. What can we learn from fishermen about the ocean and our relationship to it? Struggling to revive a fading way of life, fishermen and entrepreneurs are creating new models for how to support sustainably produced seafood.

Of the Sea tells the story of California fishing communities and presents a compelling story of the future of sustainable seafood. Popcorn provided. Show your library card and get a free cookie! Location: Aptos Library Conference Room. n ••• For more information on library events https://fscpl.org

Monterey Bay. County Supervisor, Zach Friend, will be our Emcee and conduct the festivities. Bring your book clubs!

Refreshments will be available for purchase. Location: Seascape Golf Club, 610 Club House Drive. ~ RSVP required: friendsoftheaptoslibrary@fscpl.org February 21 ur Community Reads 2019: Author Talk @ Cabrillo College Samper Recital Hall (7:00pm – 9:00pm) – Join us

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for a conversation with Author Stephen Palumbi, Professor, Hopkins Marine Station, Stanford University, and Mark Carr, Professor of Biology, Dept. of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, UC Santa Cruz, as they discuss the fascinating history of Monterey Bay and the people who have had an impact on its inhabitants, both human and marine.

Co-sponsored by Save Our Shores. Introduction by Nicole Crane, Cabrillo College Marine

COMMUNITY BRIEFS Jimmie Cox Scholarship Applications Being Accepted Now gri-Culture is now accepting applications for the 2019 Jimmie Cox Memorial Scholarship. The $4,000 award is for a student entering or currently attending college and majoring in agriculture.

This award will be allocated for the remaining years in college (max. 4-years)

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with verification of registration for each session of full-time classes. This award is made possible through the Jimmie Cox Memorial Scholarship Fund and a $2,000 contribution from American AgCredit.

To be eligible for the scholarships, students must live in Santa Cruz County or within the Pajaro Valley Unified School District boundaries or be a member of the Santa Cruz County Farm Bureau.

Criteria for the scholarship are based on student leadership skills, a demonstrated commitment to the industry, grades and financial need.

The DEADLINE for submitting applications for the Agri-Culture Scholarship Program is: Friday, February 15, 2019 To request an application, please contact the Financial Aid office at your school or the Agri-Culture office, 141 Monte Vista Ave., Watsonville, CA 95076 (831) 722-6622 or (831) 8181193 Email: agri-culture@sbcglobal.net.

For more information or an application visit: www.agri-culture.us ••• 2019 Orchid Show & Sale Santa Cruz Orchid Society Co-Sponsored by Cabrillo Horticulture ome out and see the gorgeous orchids on display at the Cabrillo Horticulture Center, located at 6500 Soquel Drive in Aptos.

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This free event will consist of an orchid show judged by American Orchid Society judges, orchid vendors, member sales and demonstrations. The show takes place Saturday, March 2, from 9am-5pm and Sunday, March 3 from 10am-4pm.

To show your plants, register by Friday, March 1, 5-7pm at the Cabrillo Horticulture Center. Visit Santacruzorchidsociety.org or find them on Facebook and Instagram.

••• Unclaimed Property Available Online alifornia State Controller Betty Yee is reminding people to that $9.3 billion in unclaimed property is available to California residents through an online database at claimit.ca.gov.

In January, more than 28,000 people received properties worth $25.2 million.

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That included 73 properties in Santa Cruz County valued at $82,627.

People who find property on the State Controller’s website can submit claims at claimit.ca.gov, or by calling (800) 992-4647.

Anyone can download the unclaimed property database for free and see if people in their community or organization have items safeguarded by the state.

California’s unclaimed property law protects consumers by requiring banks, insurance companies, and other businesses to transfer property to the State Controller after a period of no activity (generally three years).

For more information: https://sco.ca.gov

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Presented by the Pajaro Valley Quilt Association

he Pajaro Valley Quilt Association will hold its 2019 Quilt Show and Auction on February 23 and 24 at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds, 2601 East Lake Avenue, in Watsonville. Saturday

Kristie Shulman hanging a display of ‘community quilts,’ made by guild members that are given to various agencies who support Casa, Hospice and veterans. Hundreds of these quilts are made and donated each year.

hours are from 10 AM to 5 PM and Sunday from 10AM to 4 PM. This year’s show will feature more than 300 quilts, as well as special exhibits of wearable’s, pincushions, purses, totes and more. There will be quilts for sale throughout the exhibit, as well as from vendor booths.

Demonstrations will be scheduled both days by quilters, weavers, knitters and rug makers, showing various sewing and crafting techniques. Other events are the annual Fashion Show at 12:30 on Saturday, and Bed Turnings both days.

A highlight of the show each year is the Live Quilt Auction, which will take place Sunday at 12:30.

The featured artist this year is Sujata Shaw, an award winning textile artist from the Bay Area. Originally from India, Sujata takes much of her inspiration from the colors, shapes and textures that occur in the folk art from her native country. Sujata’s

presentation will be Saturday the 23rd at 2:00 on the main stage, and a collection of her quilts will be on display.

The show includes an extensive Merchant Mall, with upwards of 30 popular vendors from around the state, selling sewing and quilting related items such as fabric and patterns, kits, books, sewing furniture, children’s clothing and more.

The ever-popular Bargain Garden will again be stocked with stacks of pre-owned fabrics, hundreds of books and magazines, and an eclectic assortment of other sewing related items.

Small handmade quilts and gift baskets will be raffled. This year’s Opportunity quilt was made and donated by the renowned textile and bead artist, Thom Atkins who is also member of PVQA. You can purchase a chance to win this amazing Art quilt ‘til right before closing on Sunday when the winner will be announced.

There will be ample free parking.

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Lunch and snacks will be available.

Children are welcome. There’s even a Kids “eye spy” activity with prizes! n ••• For more information: https://pvqa.org

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EIR on Rail Trail Available For Review T he Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission released the Final Environmental Impact Report for the proposed North Coast Rail Trail Project.

The Proposed Project is a 7.5-mile multi-use bicycle and pedestrian trail that would extend along the rail corridor from Wilder Ranch State Park on the south to Davenport on the north in unincorporated Santa Cruz County. It comprises the majority of Segment 5 of the larger Monterey Bay Sanctuary Scenic Trail Network.

In addition to the trail, the Proposed Project includes improvements to three existing parking areas with connections to the trail: Davenport Beach, Bonny Doon Beach, and Panther/Yellow Bank Beach.

As specified in the Notice of Availability, the Final EIR was prepared in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act and identifies potentially significant impacts to a number of required environmental topics, including Aesthetics, Agricultural Resources, Biological Resources, Cultural Resources, Geology/ Soils, Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Hazards/ Hazardous Materials, Hydrology/Water Quality, Noise, Transportation/Traffic, and Tribal Cultural Resources.

The Final EIR includes an evaluation of two trail alignments, the Proposed Project (Coastal Side) and Alternative 1 (Trail Only), at an equal level of detail.

Under the Proposed Project, the railroad tracks would remain in place with no improvements, and the multi-use trail would be located next to the tracks on the coastal side. Under Alternative 1, the railroad tracks and ties would be removed, and the multi-use trail would be located on the rail bed. Additionally, the EIR includes evaluations of Alternatives 2 (Inland Side), 3 (Farmers’ Alternative), and 4 (No Project) in comparison to the Proposed Project.

The EIR identifies potential impacts from construction and operation of the

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Project, mitigation measures to reduce impacts, residual impacts, and monitoring requirements. The EIR identifies a significant and unavoidable project-level impact (i.e., mitigation would not reduce the impact to a less than significant level) to historical resources for Alternatives 1 and 3. The EIR does not identify significant and unavoidable project-level impacts for the Proposed Project or Alternative 2.

However, the Proposed Project and Alternatives 1-3 would result in significant and unavoidable cumulative impacts to traffic.

The Final EIR is available online at www.sccrtc.org/north-coast.

A hard copy is available for review at the RTC office (1523 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz, CA). Hard copies will be available at the following locations starting February 12, 2019:

• Davenport Resources Service Center (150 Church St., Davenport) • Santa Cruz Public Library Downtown Branch (224 Church St., Santa Cruz) • Watsonville Public Library (275 Main St., #100, Watsonville)

Comments may be provided in writing (email: NorthCoastRailTrail@sccrtc.org or mail the RTC Attn: Cory Caletti, Sr Planner/ Rail Trail Program Manager, 1523 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz, CA 95060) or by verbal testimony at the March 7, 2019 RTC public hearing scheduled to begin at 9:30 am at the County Board of Supervisors Chambers (701 Ocean Street, 5th Floor, Santa Cruz).

Comments received prior to 12:00 pm on February 27, 2019, will be included in the RTC’s March meeting packet in hardcopy and on the RTC website. Subsequent comments submitted, received by 12:00 pm on March 6, 2019, will be provided to the RTC as handouts at the March 7, 2019 meeting and will be posted on the RTC’s website prior to the meeting. n ••• For more information: https://sccrtc.org

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Annual ‘Give Kids A Smile Day’

Dientes Helps 48 Children Receive Free Dental Care

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ebruary 9 marked a day of smiles for many underserved kids in our community. Dientes Community Dental Care celebrated the 15th Annual “Give Kids A Smile Day.” Dientes partnered with 6 volunteer hygienists from the Monterey Bay Dental Hygienists’ Association to provide 48 uninsured children with free dental care.

Funding for this event was provided in part by donations through the 2018 Santa Cruz Gives campaign, 100 Women Who Care, as well as generous sponsorship from Kaiser Permanente.

The value of services provided totaled nearly $30,000 and included oral health exams, cleanings, fluoride treatments, sealants, extractions and restorative care.

Dientes’ partners Santa Cruz Community Health Centers and Second Harvest Food Bank attended the event to provide patients with information on Medi-Cal enrollment and Cal Fresh.

Dientes’ local needs assessment found that 24% of Santa Cruz County pre-k children have untreated tooth decay.

According to the Centers for Disease Control, tooth decay – cavities – is the most common chronic illness among children and is four times more common than asthma. This can lead to school absenteeism. Nationally the number one reason low-income children miss school is due to dental problems. Several patients seen at Give Kids A Smile Day were originally seen at Dientes’ Outreach Program, which runs at 26 schools throughout Santa Cruz County and provides on-site dental care.

“Our goal is to make prevention more common than treatment,” said Chief Executive Officer, Laura Marcus. “By providing essential dental care to children at Give Kids A Smile Day, we help educate families on the importance of dental hygiene and demonstrate preventative practices so that kids can avoid treatment down the line,” she added.

Nadine first heard great things about Dientes through her mother, who is a patient. After losing insurance just a few months ago she brought her 5-year-old, Miguel, to Dientes for the first time. At his appointment on Give Kids A Smile Day he received two fillings. Miguel was nervous,

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Miguel and RDA Eva Maria Anaya are all smiles during “Give Kids a Smile Day.” as these were his first cavities. His mother, Nadine, commented, “The staff here really have helped him get over his nerves.” She continued, “We don’t have insurance and dental care is so expensive. If it wasn’t for Dientes we wouldn’t be able to get this care.”

February is National Children’s Dental Health Month. As a part of the month of recognition, the American Dental Association launched Give Kids A Smile Day in 2003. Now the event has grown to coordinate thousands of dentists benefiting approximately 350,000 kids each year. This is Dientes’ 15th year of providing free care for kids.

“I am so happy to be a part of this annual event that gives back to the children in our community,” said Leslie Gonzales, RDH, BS of the Monterey Bay Dental Hygienists’ Association, “bringing smiles to their faces and to ours!”

Dientes Community Dental Care’s mission is to create lasting oral health for the underserved children and adults in Santa Cruz County and neighboring communities. 96% of Dientes’ patients live at or below the poverty level. Dientes accepts Medi-Cal and offers sliding scale fees for uninsured patients. n ••• For more information about the Oral Health Strategic Plan 2017-2020 for Santa Cruz County, go to: http://oralhealthscc.org

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Over 4 million Meals Donated A s a presenting sponsor of the 2018 Holiday Food and Fund Drive, Dignity Health Dominican Hospital hosted the Second Harvest Food Bank of Santa Cruz County as they revealed the total number of meals that were donated. In total, 4,817,235 meals were donated during the 2018 Holiday Food and Fund Drive, a new record for the nonprofit.

Each year during the Holiday Food and Fund Drive, members of the community and local organizations donate food and/or money to Second Harvest of Santa Cruz County to keep those in need from going hungry during the holiday season.

For more information on Second Harvest Food Bank: www.thefoodbank.org

Receiving the check (From left): Jan Kamman, Director of Corporate & Community Relations, Second Harvest Food Bank of Santa Cruz County; Willie Elliot-McCrea, CEO, Second Harvest Food Bank of Santa Cruz County; Nanette Mickiewicz, MD, President, Dignity Health Dominican Hospital; Martina O’Sullivan, engaged citizen and Co-Chair of the 2019 Holiday Food and Fund Drive; John Laird, California Secretary for Natural Resources and Co-Chair of the 2019 Holiday Food and Fund Drive; Rebecca Alaga, Administrative Assistant, Dignity Health Dominican Hospital; and Jerry Souza, Executive Director Bay Area, Dignity Health Medical Foundation.

Call To Artists: Public Art Project at La Selva Beach Library

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n artist will be selected to create a site-specific public art component for newly renovated La Selva Beach Public Library.

The proposed artwork should enhance the visitors’ experience and should also help create a unique identity for the library.

In particular, artists should consider the setting, context, and history of the area and the town of La Selva Beach, as well as literary themes, as sources to draw from for their proposals.

The budget for the public artwork, which includes all costs associated with, but not limited to design, materials, travel, insurance, fabrication, installation, and documentation of the artwork, is $4,500.

A “Call to Artists” which includes detailed information about the application process, as well as the site plan and other materials, is available on the County Parks website: www.scparks.com.

The deadline for submitting a proposal is March 15, 2019.

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SqCWD Breaks Ground on Pilot Well to Resist Seawater Intrusion

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he Soquel Creek Water District ceremonially broke ground on a pilot well that will be used to determine recharge and extraction capacity of the Santa Cruz Mid-County Groundwater Basin. Once operational, the well data will help the District better understand how the aquifer can be replenished to prevent seawater contamination with the goal of developing a system of recharge wells to protect the groundwater basin and prevent further seawater intrusion.

The well site is located on the Twin Lakes Church property in Aptos. The ceremony marked the official start of work on this important well, as a small crowd of invited stakeholders, project participants, and various involved agency staff joined in the celebration of this milestone.

Speakers at the event included John Laird, former California Secretary for Natural Resources, Mark Spurlock, Executive Pastor of Twin Lakes Church, Dr. Tom LaHue, Chair, Santa Cruz Mid-County Groundwater Agency and President of the District’s Board of Directors, Ron Duncan, District General Manager, and Taj Dufour, District Engineering Manager.

“We are in a new era of cooperation and a new era when people realize that we have to rely on each other when you are right next to each other, another thing this project represents,” said John Laird, former California Secretary of Natural Resources.

In his remarks, Executive Pastor Mark Spurlock expressed appreciation for the collaboration between Twin Lakes Church and for the pilot project, “We applaud this step in the direction of protecting

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our groundwater supply, this precious resource. We applaud the hard work that this District and the staff has put into making something like this a reality. We as a church are excited to have a role in something that we believe to be a blessing to our community.”

This seawater intrusion/recharge pilot well is expected to begin operation in late spring, and will use potable water drawn from the District’s water supply. The total estimated cost of this pilot well project is $1.1 million. Funding for the project is provided through Proposition 1– the Water Quality, Supply, and Infrastructure Improvement Act of 2014 through an agreement with the State Water Resources Control Board. n ••• The Santa Cruz Mid-County Groundwater Basin — the District’s sole source of drinking water for its community — is in a state of critical overdraft with seawater intrusion and contamination occurring at the coastline. To address this situation, the District has been exploring ways to protect and increase the sustainability of the groundwater supply.

••• The Soquel Creek Water District is a nonprofit, local government agency that provides water resource management within its service area to deliver a safe and reliable supply of high-quality water to meet present and future needs in an environmentally sensitive and economically responsible way.

For more information: https://www. soquelcreekwater.org

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FEBRUARY 2019

Aptos Real Estate Update

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HAPPY SPRING!

I’ve moved into my new digs at 15 Parade Street, Suite A in the Aptos Village; Sereno Group is the first tenant in. Spring is here and there are tons of buyers out and about; my Open Houses are full.

TIPS FOR INTERESTED BUYERS • Be polite to the host agent –if you are already working with an agent, let them know up front • Focus on the attributes of the property – beds, baths, square footage; bring a measuring tape if room size or storage areas matter • Ask before taking photos and videos • Don’t sit on ‘fake’ furniture – staged homes use ‘airbeds’ • Hold the criticism until after you leave – if you end up in a multiple offer situation, you don’t want the seller choosing another buyer because he heard that you criticized the home • Ask Probing Questions – Politely. 1) How long has the property been on the market. Why? This will let you know how competitive the market is. 2) How many offers have been made? – if there are already offers you may be out of luck 3) Why are the Sellers moving? You want to know if it had anything to do with the property or neighbors. 4) When was the house built? what has been updated? 5) What are the utility costs? 6) How eager is the seller to sell? Are they ‘motivated’ – code word for can you offer less?

TIPS FOR SELLERS Spring should be a very good time to list.

Interest rates are back down below 5.0% and the stock market is back up. But PRICING is key.

DON’T OVERPRICE! Overpricing helps the competition, loses you qualified buyers, creates appraisal issues, and eliminates offers.

Price at Market Value.

What determines Market Value? Location within County, location within neighborhood, size and floor plan of house, garage space, number of beds and bath, lot size and usability, condition of house.

What does not? What you originally paid for the house, the amount you need to purchase a new home, the costs of remodeling and maintenance, what your house may have been worth in the past.

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Omega Nu’s Annual Ducky Derby O mega Nu is getting ready for the 29th Annual Ducky Derby and Carnival Fundraiser on April 27 at Harvey West Park.

Each year, this fun event for the Santa Cruz community raises money to offer scholarships to high school students for help with college, grants to teachers, and also to local businesses.

It’s a fun event for all family members and includes (think dunk tank, bbq, and “Quacky”, the giant fluffy duck mascot).

Omega Nu takes over the Friendship Gardens from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., offering a fun-filled day for the entire family. Delicious food, carnival games, music, entertainment, and of course the duck races! Over 11,000 rubber ducks will race in heats down a 75 yard man-made waterway. If you adopt ducks, you will have a chance to win over 100 prize packages.

The event is free to attend, and the ducks race rain or shine!

All proceeds go directly back to the Santa Cruz community, through our scholarship and charity programs.

Please visit our website duckyderbysantacruz.org for more information.

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Pinto Lake Water Improving After Years of Algae Blooms

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into Lake, the Pajaro Valley’s most used and one of its largest lakes, has for many of the last years suffered from toxic algae blooms.

These blooms occur seasonally, impacting local wildlife and creating unsafe conditions for boating, fishing, bird watching, and other recreation in and near the lake.

But 2018 was a good year.

After years of work by the City of Watsonville, the Resource Conservation District of Santa Cruz County, the Santa Cruz County Parks and Community Services Department, local residents and

businesses, and project implementation assistance from Watsonville Wetlands Watch, the lake’s water quality is showing signs of improvement.

After treatment of the lake in the fall of 2017 with alum to bind the nutrients present in the lake to the lakes sediment layer, and implementation of several projects to reduce sediment and nutrients that can flow in the lake during winter months, no toxic blooms were observed during the entire 2018 year. n ••• For more information: www.watsonville wetlandswatch.org

Staying Safe When Dealing With Power Lines In Stormy Weather

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hen storm winds pick up, so does the potential for downed power lines, and the hazardous situations they present. If you see a

downed power line, remember to stay a minimum of 35’ away from the line, as the ground beneath it can become charged as well. Then call 9-1-1 to report the line, so emergency services can be dispatched to secure the area.

••• Tips for power line safety • Located all overhead power lines.

• Keep self and equipment 10 feet away from all overhead power lines.

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• Do not touch anything that is in contact with the power line.

• Beware of fencing near power lines.

• Carry Ladders and other equipment horizontally • Lower equipment apparatus before driving • Never spray water near power lines.

••• To learn more about power line safety visit www.esfi.org

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Simple Ways to be Heart Smart

Recipes Chock-Full of Heart-Healthy Pecans

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ometimes making small changes can have a positive impact on your health — including heart health — like drinking more water, taking the stairs instead of the escalator and adding nutritious ingredients to your snacks and meals.

Incorporating nutritious ingredients is an easy way to step up your mealtime – for example, American pecans can superfy nearly any recipe by adding flavor and nutrition.

It’s always a good time to include heart-healthy ingredients on your shopping list. Certified by the American Heart Association’s Heart-Check*, A m e r i c a n pecans and their unique mix of unsaturated fats, plant sterols, fiber and flavonoids add up to help promote a healthy heart. In fact, according to the Food and Drug Administration, research suggests but does not prove that eating 1 1/2 ounces of most nuts, such as pecans, each day as part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol may help reduce your risk of heart disease. One serving of pecans (28 grams) contains 18 grams unsaturated fat and only 2 grams saturated fat.

Boosting the heart-smart punch of your favorite recipes can be easy with pecans. Whether topping a salad, sprinkling into bread batter or using them as the foundation of a portable snack, there are few things America’s native nut can’t do.

Start the day right with a bowl of Banana Pecan Cherry Oatmeal – a comforting and hearty combination that can keep you full for hours. For a wholesome, on-the-go option perfect for school snacks, desk drawers or an afternoon pick-me-up, try Cherry Pecan Energy Bites. Dried cherries, dates and crunchy pecans combine for an all-natural burst of heart-smart nutrition to help you power through the day.

Discover more ways to create hearthealthy meals with pecans. n ••• Banana Pecan Cherry Oatmeal 1 cup old-fashioned oats 2 cups water 1 /2 cup pecan milk 1 banana, sliced 1 /4 cup pecan halves 1 /4 cup dried tart cherries 1 /4 cup honey

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In large, microwave-safe bowl, combine oats and water. Microwave on high 3-4 minutes, or until oats are cooked through. Watch carefully to avoid boiling over.

Remove from microwave, stir and divide between two bowls. Pour 1/4 cup pecan milk over each bowl. Divide sliced banana, pecan halves and dried tart cherries between each bowl and drizzle with 2 tablespoons honey. Serve immediately.

••• Cherry Pecan Energy Bites Makes: 10-12 energy bites 1 cup toasted pecan halves or pieces 1 cup dried cherries 4 medjool dates, pitted 1 /4 cup old-fashioned oats 1 tablespoon cacao powder, plus additional, for coating (optional) 1 teaspoon vanilla extract In bowl of food processor, combine toasted pecans, dried cherries, dates, oats, cacao powder and vanilla extract.

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World Wetlands Day Celebration 2019

he 2019 World Wetlands Day celebration brought out over 50 volunteers at wildly successful event. 21 trees were planted throughout Ramsay Park and hundreds of native understory plants were planted along Watsonville Slough under oak trees planted at last year’s World Wetlands Day event.

These efforts will greatly enhance the habitats of Watsonville Slough, improve the bicycle and walking trails in the park, and are a part of a larger tree planting effort on City streets and parks near wetlands, designed to improve air

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new delivery of sand & bags has been received at the Aptos/La Selva Beach Fire Station at 6934 Soquel Drive in Aptos. Residents of Aptos can come by any time, and take up to 10 bags, including sand.

Residents and businesses in floodprone areas can use sandbags to try and protect their property when a storm this.

Most fire stations provide empty bags head of storms: some also provide sand to fill the bags.

Only fill sandbags about half full. If ties are used, tie bag near the top, not the middle. Fold the empty portion of the sack (flap) under the bag.

Remove any debris from area before placing the half-filled bags parallel to the direction of water flow, with the folded end upstream.

Stamp down each bag after placing to fill any empty spaces and form a tight seal.

Remember, sandbags will not seal out water, they deteriorate when exposed for

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and water quality and sequester atmospheric carbon.

World Wetlands Day is an event held throughout the globe to honor and celebrate the importance of wetlands. This year’s theme of Wetlands and Climate Change was on-point, given the essential role of wetlands in Watsonville and throughout the world as a carbon sink, coastal buffer against the effects of projected sea level rise, and as essential habitat for migrating wildlife. n ••• For more information: www.watsonville wetlandswatch.org

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he Central Coast Section is proud to announce the recipients of the 2018-19 CCS Winter Sports Honor Coach Awards: • Mike Kiefer, Girls Basketball, Live Oak High School • Roberto Dixon, Wrestling, Monterey High School • Mike Furlong, Boys Basketball, Prospect High School • Steve Caldwell, Boys Soccer, The Kings Academy

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The CCS Honor Coach Award is presented to those coaches whose colleagues believe have made outstanding contributions to that sport at their school, within their league, in the community, and to the CCS. At the time of nomination, they must be actively coaching and have been coaching their respective sport for a minimum of five years at the varsity level.

Attributes considered are: maintenance of professional standards of conduct, general service to the respective sport, outstanding coaching accomplishments, additional contributions to school and community, and being a role model and inspiration to athletes, coaches, teachers, administrators, parents and the public.

The four coaches were nominated by their respective high schools as individuals who embody those qualities. Winter Sports Honor Coach Awards recipients will be recognized at the CCS Championships in their respective sports.

••• Mike Kiefer oach Kiefer has been coaching two sports at Live Oak High School for over 10 years.

As a Cross Country coach, he’s built a program steadily over the years. He is a true believer in academic based sports.

Last year, his girl’s basketball team was the recipient of a CCS Scholastic Team Award.

Coach Kiefer has also amassed over 100 victories as head coach of that program. Coach spends countless hours Mike Kiefer above and beyond games and practices holding study sessions in his classroom, providing healthy snacks so that none of his athletes show up to practice

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hungry, and communicating with students and parents to build rapport, celebrate victories, and ensure the success and well-being of every one of the girls on the team.

He understands that athletics gives students a place to belong, a purpose for practicing the arts of hard work and discipline, and a community to lift them up and push them to be something greater than they initially believe they can be – to become better athletes, better students, and better people.

Roberto Dixon oberto Dixon, a 1985 graduate of Monterey High School, has coached the school’s Wrestling program for over 20 years. Roberto is a tireless worker with great energy who trains his athletes to surpass their personal best on the mat and in the classroom.

His student athletes are role models on campus; they exude strength and Roberto Dixon honor not just in their athletic achievements but also in their character. They leave his program with a deeper understanding appreciation not just for their community, but also for giving back to their community. Wrestling is not a seasonal sport for Roberto, working year-round to build wrestling not only at Monterey High School, but also the community of the Monterey Peninsula.

Roberto has dedicated his life to improving the lives of young people. His colleagues at Monterey High School note how students hold him in high regard due his genuine concern and interest in in both their academic progress and in their lives.

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Mike Furlong ike Furlong started as an assistant coach in 1997 and held that position for several years before taking over as the head varsity coach.

He has led his team for over 20 years with enthusiasm and a love for the game. As a teacher at Prospect High School, his presence both in the classroom and on Mike Furlong the court does not go unnoticed by the student body.

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COMMUNITY NEWS Coach Furlong loves what he does, and it shows as he works tirelessly on and off the court. He has also successfully run both a Varsity and Frosh-Soph tournament for over 10 years, which is no easy task. As is the case in the career of many coaches, there are up and down years, however, Coach Furlong coaches the game in the same manner through both highs and lows. His players love and respect him as a basketball coach, teacher, and person.

Steve Caldwell teve Caldwell has been the head coach of The King’s Academy for the past 9 seasons.

During that time, Steve brought the program back to prominence, winning

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back to back league titles in 2015 and 2016, and multiple CCS berths. Steve also referees and has actively been coaching the sport in both club and high school for the past 25 years. Steve is a pastor in the community and has helped mentor King’s students through his church.

Steve Caldwell Steve not only has mentored students, but other coaches on campus as well. Steve is a model of humility who is always seeking to do what is best for the kids. n ••• For more information visit the Central Coast Section website: cifccs.org

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Dominican Recognized For Being Baby Friendly B aby Friendly USA has re-designated Dignity Health Dominican Hospital as a Baby-Friendly Hospital. Dominican originally received the prestigious recognition in 2012.

The Baby-Friendly re-designation is awarded to hospitals demonstrating a strong commitment to excellence in breastfeeding education and support.

The designation is based on global criteria developed by the World Health Organization and United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative —challenging criteria designed to set the standards for the best possible breastfeeding support for mother and infant in the maternity setting.

“We are so proud of being re-designated a Baby-Friendly Hospital,” said Dominican Hospital President Nanette Mickiewicz, MD. “This recognition demonstrates Dominican’s ongoing commitment to offering breastfeeding mothers the information, confidence, and skills needed to successfully breastfeed their babies.”

Breastfeeding classes for expectant parents as well as breastfeeding support following birth are offered at Dominican Hospital through Inter-

national Board Certified Lactation Consultants, who are on-site daily to provide teaching and counsel.

As part of the Baby-Friendly initiative, newborns are immediately placed skin-to-skin on their mothers after birth to bond and make their first feeding attempts.

They also stay in the same room with their parents throughout their time in the hospital.

Research shows that by offering

breastfeeding services in conjunction with Baby Friendly Hospital practices, designated hospitals succeed in promoting, protecting, and supporting breastfeeding.

Mothers delivering at a Baby Friendly Hospital tend to breastfeed longer than mothers delivering at other hospitals.

There are more than 20,000 designated Baby-Friendly hospitals and birth centers worldwide, and 551 in the United States. Currently, California leads the nation with 94 hospitals designated as Baby-Friendly. n •••

“This recognition demonstrates Dominican’s ongoing commitment to offering breastfeeding mothers the information, confidence, and skills needed to successfully breastfeed their babies.”

— Dominican Hospital President Nanette Mickiewicz, MD.

To learn more about Dominican Hospital’s breastfeeding support services, visit dignityhealth.org/dominicanbirthcenter.

Community Leaders Selected for 30th Focus Agriculture Class

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wenty community leaders have been selected for Class 30 of the Focus Agriculture program.

This “first-in-the-nation” program is designed for community leaders to learn about agriculture in Santa Cruz County and the Pajaro Valley.

Class 30 members include: Francisco Estrada, Mayor, City of Watsonville; Dori Rose Inda, CEO, Salud Para La Gente; Lynne Petrovic, Executive Director, CASA of Santa Cruz County; Ava Reinhold, Retail Store Manager, Annieglass; and Matthew Wetstein, President, Cabrillo College. Each year, more applicants are received for this program, and the Agri-Culture Board of Directors selects 20 participants.

The program consists of once-amonth, daylong seminars, held over a period of nine months. The first session was held on Friday, March 8th. Speakers ranging from farmers to elected officials to representatives from environmental

groups will address the class. The sessions will cover such topics as ethnic groups in agriculture, new technology and diversity of commodities locally grown. In addition, there are many farm tours and hands on experiences. The participants will spend one day working on a farm.

In announcing the selected participants of Class 30, Agri-Culture President Steve Bontadelli, stated, “Community leaders will find this program beneficial and, in turn, growers who present information to the class will learn the public’s current perspective of local agriculture. The program is designed to be a two-way learning process.”

The Focus Agriculture program received a national award for its innovated approach to bringing the public and the agricultural community together.

••• To view the entire list of the 20 class members selected: www.agri-culture.us

Matthew Wetstein • Pres., Cabrillo College

Lynne Petrovic • Ex. Dir., CASA of SC

Ava Reinhold • Annieglass

Dori Rose Inda • CEO, Salud Para La Gente

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Is Your Social Media Working?

By Ron Kustek

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f you’re using Facebook, Instagram or any other social media for marketing purposes, it’s essential to know if they’re working for you, or are you working for them.

You can’t help but notice the tops of people’s heads more these days, as they’re usually looking down at their phone while talking, walking (and yes, sadly while driving).

Their need to belong and be part of the conversation happening through their devices has become a driving force for many individuals, as well as for our society.

Actual news now reports about tweets and YouTube celebrities are interviewed on talk shows.

These are all signs that social media is no longer a side or fringe activity, but that it’s grown up to be mainstream – a ‘new normal’.

It’s likely that you as a business owner are also part of this social media world, and are using social media platforms to reach and attract customers. You may have hired a social media marketing company to do this for you. Or, you may be doing this yourself or have an employee do the daily postings, responses, comments and sharing.

But how do you know if it’s working or not, or, if you or an employee are putting out effort in vain, spending valuable time which can never be recovered? Part of the answer has to do with what your social media marketing objectives are.

Desired Outcomes s owners and managers, we know what we expect from paying our accountant, payroll service and employees.

We are regularly checking to make sure that the value they provide is worth the money

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that we’re paying them. The same holds true for any targeted paid advertising that you’re doing on Facebook, or any other social marketing platform.

If your desired outcome (objective) is to increase website traffic from social networks, what number of monthly new visitors are you getting, and are you measuring those with tools such as Google Analytics?

Have you obtained the increase in visits you desired? How many unique visitors (customers) that clicked-over to you from each social platform, converted into an online sale? If so, is one social platform working for you more than the other that you’re advertising on?

So the first step in determining if your social marketing is working is to set specific and measurable monthly goals. If you’re trying to drive in-store customer traffic, then you need to have in place some mechanism or survey that asks all customers consistently where they heard about you — did they see any specific post on Instagram, Twitter or elsewhere that caused them to visit your location — and buy?

With you and your employees regularly engaging with each customer asking questions, you’ll soon be able to get a measurement as to the effectiveness of your social media. Remember: You can only manage what you can measure!

The Right Social or instance, let’s say your business is trying to attract the specific target segment of teens age 13-17. Are you going to do postings or use local Facebook ads to try to reach them, or are you going to use Reddit or Tumblr?

If the local teens follow the same

trends as national teens, then it may surprise you to learn that 2018 PEW Research has found the percent of US teens who say they regularly use YouTube is 85%, followed by Instagram at 72% and Snapchat at 69% (Facebook is 51%, followed by Twitter at 32%).

And, when asked what teens use most often, 35% said it was Instagram and 32% said it was YouTube. The difference here

is what teens use vs. what they use most often.

If you know where your target spends their time, then it will be a lot easier to reach them and you’ll likely spend less time and money while getting a greater sales return on your social media marketing spend. n ••• Ron Kustek is a business instructor at Cabrillo College.

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22. Contrary conjunction 23. Withdraw, like Ukraine from Soviet Union 26. Sweet Madeira wine

30. *”Green Book” nominee 31. Completely lacking 34. Clip contents 35. Like pleasant winter day 37. Charge carrier 38. Food between meals 39. Relating to ear 40. Religious split 42. *”BlacKkKlansman” nominee 43. Sweet treat 45. *Paths to glory 47. One or some 48. Wharton’s “The House of ____” 50. Shipping hazard 52. *T’Challa, a.k.a. Black ____ 54. Arranges into categories 55. One with pants on fire?

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10. Emmet Brickowski’s brick 11. *Robinson in “The Graduate” 13. King’s order 14. R un ____ of the law 19. Red, as in healthy complexion 22. *”The ____ and the DOWN Beautiful,” winner of 5 1. “Can you ____ it, Oscars man?”

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38. *2-time Oscar-winning Dame 40. *Jessica Lange won Best Actress for “Blue ____” 41. Famous existentialist 44. Teen worry 46. Israeli money 48. *Jackson ____ of “A Star is Born” 49. Stupid or silly 50. Result of hair follicle infection 51. “Cogito, ____ sum” 52. Neighborhood map 53. *Best Picture and Best Foreign Language Film nominee 54. Dry, Demi-____, Doux 57. “____ the season ...”

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Take Steps to Prevent Falls at Home

By Ryan Peters

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n this month’s column, as the rain pours down, I feel it’s a good time of the year to discuss fall and fall prevention among older adults. Our crews at Aptos/ La Selva Fire District regularly receive 911 calls for aging adults who are the victim of ground level falls. Most of these falls occur somewhere within what should be the safest place for all of us, our homes.

According to the National Council on Aging (NICOLA), one in every four adults over the age of 65 will suffer some kind of ground level fall this year. Every 11 seconds an older adult is treated in an Emergency Room for injuries related to a fall. Falls are the leading cause of fatal injury for aging adults and the most common cause of non-fatal trauma related hospital admissions each year. Falls result in more than 2.8 million injuries treated in Emergency Rooms annually and includes over 800,000 hospitalizations and 27,000 deaths. In 2015, the total cost of fall injuries was approximately $50 billion nationally with Medicare and Medicaid shouldering nearly 75% of that cost. The financial toll for falls may reach nearly $70 billion by 2020.

Locally, half of all trauma related ambulance transports to the hospital were fall related while nearly three quarters of all trauma related hospital admissions were fall related. Of course not all of these fall incidents lead to a trip to the emergency room or an extended stay in the hospital, but many do directly compromise that individuals ability to maintain independence and mobility. Something we all take very seriously as we get older.

Our crews respond daily to fall incidents. We see on a regular basis the effect a serious fall can take on an individual and their family. The good news is - falls among our aging relatives is largely preventable.

There are many steps we can take within the homes of our loved ones to decrease the risk of dangerous falls.

As first responders we develop a keen eye for conditions or items within a home that drastically increase the likelihood of a fall. Our organization has taken an active role in working with other healthcare providers to assist in fall prevention. In doing so, we would like to offer you some helpful tips and resources of which you can use to keep your family safe, protected, and independent for years to come.

For those with aging loved ones, the NCOA recommends families consider the following: Some of the most common risk factors for falls are a decline in balance and gait.

How steady is your loved one while walking and moving about the house?

Decreased vision as we get older can increase the risk of falls.

Make sure your loved one can properly see while taking care of everyday activities.

In addition, be sure to have adequate lighting including night lights illuminating stairways, hallways and dark areas for nighttime operations. A flashlight easily reached on the nightstand is a great tool to alleviate anxiety and light up their environment before that trip to the bathroom.

Make sure to be diligent and confirm that the medications they take daily are not creating nor contributing to increased dizziness or dehydration both of which can

lead to falls. This is a big issue we see as first responders. Many folks take multiple medications on a daily basis. Be sure to discuss with the physician or pharmacist whether or not these medications are safe to take together.

Enlist your older relatives support in taking simple steps to stay safe. Have a discussion with them to identify any concerns they may have about ground level falls.

Create a plan to mitigate risk factors within their home.

Take some time to notice if they try to hold onto walls (or you) while trying to get up from bed, or if they need to place their hands on furniture or countertops to steady themselves while walking. If they seem unsteady, discuss this with them and their healthcare provider.

Lastly, do a walk through safety assessment of the home. 911 providers can attest to the fact that many older fall victims fall as a result of stairways, throw rugs, poor lighting, poorly lit or slippery porch steps, lack of handrails, wet bathroom floors and shower stalls, along with bath tubs requiring a high step to enter. These

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are all watch out items needing to be addressed when improving home safety for yourself or your relatives.

A safe home for older adults is key.

Being independent and mobile into our later years is crucial to our well-being and enjoyment of life as we age. If you have an older adult in your family who is at risk for falling, or if you are concerned about your own fall safety, feel free to contact the following resources for help and information: ••• The Senior Network Services roviding local senior citizens with information, guidance, and assistance.

(831) 462-1433 www.seniornetworkservices.org ••• Helping Hands of Santa Cruz County/ Senior Home Repair Provides affordable and simple home repair specifically addressing fall prevention.

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Golf Pro Phil Mickelson Wins at Pebble Beach

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By Jon Chown

orced by the weather to finish the final round of the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am Monday morning, Phil Mickelson made par on 17 and a birdie on 18 to finish the final round at 65 and 19 under for the tournament, three strokes ahead of second-place finisher Paul Casey.

Mickelson started the morning three strokes in front of Casey and Steve Stallings and played error-free golf on 17 and 18.

“It was some of the best I’ve been focused wise,” Mickelson said after. “I knew it was going to take something exceptional to pass Paul.”

“Congratulations to Phil,” Casey said. “It was a fantastic round and he’s a fantastic champion.”

Monday’s two holes of golf followed a wild Sunday that didn’t even begin until the early afternoon for the leaders. Weather caused multiple delays throughout the tournament. Sunday’s final round was pushed back an hour after heavy rains Saturday night and then a hail storm hit the course while the final group of leaders were at the first tee. As a result, Mickelson and Casey didn’t tee off until 1:09 p.m.

Despite the sun setting, Mickelson wanted to keep playing Sunday night and was seen shaking his head when

play was halted due to darkness. On the 16th green, with the sun down and winds swirling, Casey said he couldn’t see his ball while putting. Mickelson started the day three strokes behind Casey, had the lead and wanted to finish, but Monday morning, he said he was glad it was stopped, mostly due to Casey’s insistence.

“He protected both he and I in this competition,” Mickelson said while holding the trophy afterwards. “We were

able to come out and here and enjoy this beautiful morning on this golf course, as well as see it.”

It was Mickelson’s fifth victory at the event and at 48; he’s the oldest to ever win. Mickelson said his most cherished moments of his career have been at Pebble, including his professional debut in 1992, but the course meant even more to he and his family. His grandfather was one of the course’s original caddies and it helped propel them out of poverty.

Mickelson, holding a coin in his hand, talked about it.

“My grandfather carried this silver dollar wherever he went and whenever he would feel poor, he would reach into his pocket and feel this silver dollar and not feel poor,” Mickelson said.

“So whenever I come back here, I feel nothing but gratitude.”

Mickelson will be back at Pebble Beach for the U.S. Open in June. It is the one tournament win he still needs for a career grand slam. n ••• Contact: jchownjournalist@gmail.com

Save Our Shores Announces New Sanctuary Stewards

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ongratulations to newest group of Save Our Shores Sanctuary Stewards. These folks attended an intensive training course and learned all about the history of Save Our Shores and environmental issues within the Monterey Bay. They learned how to help with our community outreach, beach cleanups and classroom education. Now they’re ready to hit the sand running!

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Save Our Shores started the Sanctuary Stewards program in 1996 to further engage members of the Monterey Bay community in issues surrounding marine conservation and advocacy.

Stewards are trained volunteers, qualified to represent Save Our Shores throughout the community. n ••• For more information on Save Our Shores: https://saveourshores.org

Your February Horoscope Times Publishing Group, Inc. Pisces (Feb. 19-Mar. 20)

February is off to a more aggressive start than you’d like, bringing uncomfortable confrontations that you may feel better retreating from. Yet as things quickly settle and your worries fall away it’ll be nice to just enjoy some peaceful dreams. Second-guessing yourself mid-month is definitely not the best idea. Your first thoughts about a situation are most likely your best bet. Trust your instincts.

Late in the month, if you find yourself feeling a bit of jealousy towards someone else’s good fortune, remember to put up a positive front. Your time will come.

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Aries (March 21-April 20)

Feeling in control as the month begins is important, especially as those around you seem to be fighting to do so, and your desire to move ahead in your career at full speed is pulling you along.

Your feelings around Valentine’s Day seem to be pulling you in multiple directions. It’ll be your choice whether you turn to conflict or love. Later in February, your desire to express feelings of commitment, either platonic or romantic, is strong. It’s a good time to shore up a friendship.

Taurus (April 21-May 21)

Relationships in the office environment seem to be smooth as the month begins. You find it easier to relate to those sharing your vision, and it’s a good time to expand your networking. Mid-February you find a streak of stubbornness pulling you along, or holding you steady. This isn’t the time for you to let others pull you off your desires or drive. It’s going to take a strong argument to way you to make a change right now. Late in the month, you find a desire to put more exploration into your relationships. Where are they headed? Which ones are most important, and which ones need to be more important. You’re need to find answers is strong.

Gemini (May 22-June 21)

There’s an unpredictability in the air as February begins, and you are feeling inspired by it. If there was ever a time to just “go with the flow” this is it! And no need to be quiet about it either. Midmonth things are settling down, bringing out a softer side of your personality, as well as your charitable inspirations. Volunteering or donating, time or money, whatever makes you feel best doing, you should be doing right now. Late in the month your confidence is well on the rise. You’re ready to tackle some of those plans you’ve been hesitating to take on. Now is the time to get started!

Cancer (June 22-July 22)

Excitement and pleasant chaos are ruling your senses as the month begins. You’re struggling with daily routine, but if you put all your energy into your down time, it might help you push through the day-to-day grind until you settle down. Mid-month your instincts are taking over, giving you a better feel of what the right path to take moving forward. This is the time to follow your gut, be it as big as investments or as small as your next meal. Late in February your sense of adventure is rising, especially on an emotional level. Taking chances has been the theme of the month, and now it’s time to take some chances in your love life!

Leo (July 23-Aug. 23)

Your wish to be charitable is sometimes at odds with your need to be acknowledged for your work, and those warring desires are butting heads as the month begins. Helping others is important, but you’re allowed to selfishly desire praise and respect for your own contributions to the work. MidFebruary brings the realization that, regardless of how much luck is in the air, hard work and being dedicated are much more likely to bring you the success you’re looking for. Stubbornness is an important factor in your work. You’re feeling particularly positive as the month comes to a close, and you as you project that confidence and positivity, others will recognize and comment on it as well.

Virgo (Aug. 24-Sep. 22)

The future is on your mind as February begins. Planning for life goals, seeing yourself in a year, in a few years, in a decade … take note of what you want and begin to figure out how to get it. Your emotional instincts are strong mid-month. You find you know just what to say to a friend whose going through difficulties. It might be a surprise, but it will be appreciated. Late in the month your desire to KNOW seems stronger than usual. Little hints or a subtle mystery inflame your desire to find out what’s really going on. Don’t go too overboard, but otherwise, solving the riddle is a good goal.

Libra (Sep. 23-Oct. 23)

You have a desire for change as the month begins. Even if it’s as small as changing the way you get to work, or as big as making a permanent change in your life, a change can bring much happiness.

Mid-month finds you feeling a need for pampering. Anything from a spa day to a full vacation, now seems to be a good time to splurge on a bit of luxury. Late in February you find yourself feeling a bit different, as if something that you wouldn’t have considered before seems eminently plausible. A pleasant surprise seems to be waiting for you to take advantage.

Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22)

It’s hard for you to accept that you can’t always be in charge, but that’s where you find yourself as the month begins. Take a moment to relax, and focus on the things you have control over, and breathe and let everything else just happen. Mid-February is the time for you to move to the forefront. Now it’s time to do things on your terms, and if anyone is ready to challenge you, then game on! Late in the month your confidence remains high. You know exactly where you’re going and how you’re getting there.

Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21)

Remember when people actually wanted to talk face-to-face? Of course you do. February begins with a strong desire to do just that. Going out and having a conversation with someone standing next to you is just so much more engaging that sending those texts, especially right now. Compassion is strong in your relationships mid-month. But be mindful; others can sense your desire to give people a break right now, so keep an eye out for a bit too manipulative of a story. Late in the month is the time for an adventure! Looking for something new, especially something out of your comfort zone, is a great way to end the month!

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 20)

You may have a short window of productivity as the month begins. You seem to have lots of energy to deal with your goals the first few days, but as the week progresses there seems to be a drain, and it’ll take more focus to get done what needs to be done. Hang in there. Economic situations may seem a bit sketchy midmonth. Now may not be the best time to take a chance on a new investment, but if you are planning one, be sure to divorce your emotions from the situation and pay attention to the logic of it. You’re feeling much more relaxed as February comes to a close. This is the time to get out and have some fun!

Aquarius (Jan 21-Feb. 18)

You seem to be balancing a lot of plates as the month begins. Emotional and fiscal options seem to surround you, which may make it hard to actually focus on any one, but one should move to the forefront. There’s a strong element of mystery mid-February. Something is about to happen, but you’re not sure what. This is a good time to go with the flow and enjoy the surprise. Late in the month you may find your desire to let others know how good things are going for you could ruffle some feathers. This may be a good time to practice a bit of humility, at least in your professional environment. Confidence is fine, but sometimes it’s good to be humble.

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he County Arts Commission, which includes two commissioners from the 2nd District, advises the Board of Supervisors and Parks Department on issues related to art and cultural affairs within the county.

The Board of Supervisors recently received an update from the Commission on their recent accomplishments (and goals for the coming year) and I wanted to share it with you.

What is the role of the commission? he Commission is made up of ten members, two nominated by each County Supervisors. They advocate for the arts and works to increase artistic and cultural programs within Santa Cruz County and support local art and artists.

For example, the Commission has helped facilitate public and private partnerships for the arts in the county including public murals and public art (including at Seacliff Village Park and some of the new murals in Aptos).

The Arts Commission makes recommendations to the Board of Supervisors on ways to address any unmet needs within the arts including funding, programming and partnerships.

A d d i t i o n a l l y, the Commission submits, through the Parks Department, an annual public art plan that includes proposed art projects, the specific approach to art in each of the projects and how the artist selection will occur.

The arts contribute significantly to the local economy and as the Commission notes, “a vibrant arts sector, which includes public art, generates creativity, fuels innovation and enriches a community’s quality of life — all of which are key to attracting new businesses and a dynamic workforce.”

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What were the Commission’s accomplishments last year? ver the last year the Arts Commission selected the 2018 and 2019 Artist of the Year Award recipients and put on events showcasing these winners and other artists. Additionally,

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they started the public art process and selected the local artists for the Felton Library project and the Behavioral Health Office building.

If you’ve ever been in the County building or Simpkins Swim Center and admired the art throughout then you have seen the art exhibitions that feature local artists — all organized by the Commission with support from Parks Department staff. The Commission also installed new public art at the revamped Twin Lakes pathway and additional projects publicly owned property throughout County.

What are the Commission’s goals for the coming year? ver the coming year the Commission plans to begin the public art process for the La Selva Beach Library, which will be undergoing significant upgrades and improvements. Additionally, the Commission will help facilitate a new mural being planned in Aptos.

Continued art exhibits in the county building and other public facilities will be overseen by the Commission as will section for Artists of the Year for 2020 and 2021.

The Commission is also working with the Parks Department to provide public art information and photos to be included on the Parks Department website. Public art installation will continue (or begin) at public locations including Twin Lakes, Floral Park and the Felton Library. Additionally, the Commission is working on continuing to place artwork donated by the Heil Family.

••• If you’d like to learn more about the Arts Commission you can visit their website via the Santa Cruz County Parks site at www.scparks.com or reach out to one of the commissioners that represent your district.

You can also attend one of their public meetings, generally held six times each year.

••• As always, if you have any questions you can feel free call me at 454-2200.

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To adopt your new friend, visit one of the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter locations, or their website at www.scanimalshelter.org. n ••• Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter has two full-service, open-admission shelters: Santa Cruz Location (Public Entrance): 1001 Rodriguez St., Santa Cruz, 95062 Hours: Daily 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Wednesdays: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.

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

By Tony Tomeo

t was easy to forget about spring bulbs after they went into the ground so unceremoniously last autumn. They got buried without so much as proper funerals.

Cool season annuals got planted over the gravesites of some, just because bare soil is not much to look at. They stayed silent out in the garden through the cool and rainy winter weather. It might have seemed like the perfect crime Now they are back. Daffodil, narcissus, crocus and snowdrop might already be blooming. If not, they are at least extending their vertical foliage. Tulips will be right after them. Spring bulbs tend to bloom in very early spring or late winter here, just in time to remind us that there are even more bulbs and bulb like perennials to plant. This is the time of year for planting summer blooming bulbs.

As the name implies, summer blooming bulbs bloom later than spring blooming bulbs. They also get planted later. Unlike spring bulbs, they do not enjoy winter in the garden. (Most spring bulbs are chilled before sale, but would otherwise need winter chill to bloom in spring.)

In fact, some summer bulbs are sensitive to frost if they start to grow too early.

Types that bloom only once can be planted late to extend bloom, but will need to be watered more carefully after the rain stops.

Dahlia, canna and the old fashioned big white calla are the easiest of summer bulbs. Happy dahlias can last for years, and can be divided if they get big enough.

Cannas are even more reliable and more prolific.

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Big white callas are slow to get started, but can be difficult to contain of once they get established. However, the smaller colorful types are quite demanding, and not so reliable.

Gladiolus and the various lilies are among the most impressive of summer bulbs, but they bloom only once annually, and if not grown in ideal conditions, are unlikely to bloom more than once ever.

Lilies want to be watered and fertilized regularly, and grown in rich potting medium.

Gladiolus bulbs are typically planted in groups, but only a few in each group will likely regenerate after bloom.

Highlight: Daffodil ven with all the unusual breeds of daffodil and related narcissus that are available nowadays, the traditional big yellow types that resemble the classic ‘King Alfred’ daffodil are probably still the most popular, even if real ‘King Alfred’ are unavailable.

Although all narcissuses are daffodils, the term ‘daffodil’ typically refers to those with fewer but bigger and bolder flowers that lack fragrance.

Their dormant bulbs got planted last autumn to wait out winter and then bloom along with the earliest of spring blooming bulbs.

They can be planted in later phases to prolong bloom, but once they naturalize, will bloom annually and early on a rather reliable schedule. Most types are pleased to naturalize if conditions are right for them, although some of the fancier varieties are less reliable.

Besides the familiar bright yellow, daffodils can be pale yellow, cream, white, orange or pink, although orange and pink are mostly in conjunction with other colors. Some varieties bloom with double flowers, or other varied forms. Taller types can stand a foot and a half tall, with the flowers suspended just above the narrow, mostly vertical and somewhat rubbery bluish green leaves.

••• Gardening Guidance columnist, Horticulturist Tony Tomeo can be contacted at http:// tonytomeo.com.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR THE MONTEREY SYMPHONY The Monterey Symphony is seeking volunteers. If you love music and want to be involved, please call (831) 646-8511 or visit www.montereysymphony.org for more information.

Wednesday February 20 2019 2019 BIZ SHOWCASE: “GROW YOUR BUSINESS” 4 – 7 pm, Seascape Golf Club, 610 Clubhouse Dr., Aptos How will you grow your business in 2019? The Business Showcase brings key members of the community together to connect, learn, and give opportunities for local businesses to inspire, while working together in a variety of creative ways.

Each year, the Business Showcase provides you with the opportunity to make face-to-face connections with thousands of potential customers and fellow businesses.

A free exhibitor seminar will also be held to help you MAXIMIZE this great marketing opportunity on Thursday, February 7th from 11:50am -1:15pm at the Aptos History Museum.

For more info, email ESME@Aptoschamber.com or call (831) 688-1467. Aptoschamber.com

ONGOING EVENTS Daily SANTA CRUZ ‘USED’ BOOKSHOP 10 am- 3 pm 2710 Chanticleer Ave. Santa Cruz Grey Bears: Every Monday and Friday is $10-a-bag book sale. Fill up a shopping bag with books for only $10! Thousands of titles for $1.50 or less: cookbooks, gardening, sci-fi, mysteries, classics and all sorts of fiction and nonfiction. Non-profit Grey Bears has served our community for 45 years. Grey Bears provides recycling services and accepts books and other donations for our thrift stores.

Proceeds benefit our Brown Bag Program, distributing nutritious food to 3,900 seniors every week.

Weekdays CASA ORIENTATIONS TO BECOME ADVOCATES FOR CHILDREN CASA empowers volunteers to directly influence life-changing decisions affecting children in foster care. Court appointed special advocates are everyday people that, with just a few hours a week can have a lifetime of impact for a child who has been abused or neglected.

More info www.casaof santacruz.org or call (831) 7612956 XT.102

Mondays SATURDAY FEBRUARY 2 (2019) SAVE THE DATE for the 57th Annual Awards Dinner CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP and Auction as we celebrate Italian style – That’s Amore! 12-1 p.m., PAMF, 2850 Commercial Crossing, Santa Cruz Katz Cancer Center, PAMF and Hospice of Santa Cruz ANNOUNCEMENTS County invite you to attend a Caregiver Support Group SHOWTIME FOR LOCAL ARTIST for those caring for someone with a serious illness.

Through February, Showtime Pizza, 7960 Soquel Drive, Aptos When a loved one is seriously ill, it can be a challenge Local Artist Becky Olvera Schultz is showing her Native for the entire family. In this ongoing support group, we American-inspired clay/mixed-media art exhibit now will share stories, learn tools for coping and receive at Showtime Pizza in Aptos. The exhibit will remain on support from people who care. display until the end of February.

Contact Hospice of Santa Cruz County Grief Support Program.

An award-winning artist, her work has been in gal(831) 430-3078 leries across American and featured in international magazines like Cowboys & Indians, Native Peoples Second and Fourth Mondays and Wild West Magazine.

SANTA CRUZ CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP For more information visit www.native-expressions.com 2:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m., Alzheimer’s Association, 550 Water JEWEL THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS: RED VELVET Street, Ste. L2, Santa Cruz Ongoing thru Feb 17, Colligan Theatre 1010 River Street Santa If you have a family member who has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or a related Cruz, CA 95060 dementia, a caregiver support group can offer you This stirring drama transports audiences to the turbulent backstage world of London’s Theatre Royal an opportunity to find out more about available in the early 1800s. Edmund Kean, the greatest actor of community resources, learn from others who are his generation, has taken ill and can’t go on tonight as going through similar experiences, and obtain additional educational materials. Open to family Othello, leaving his company in disarray.

A young American actor named Ira Aldridge arrives members, no fee. to step into the role, but no black man has ever played For more information about this and other support groups Othello on the English stage. His groundbreaking in the area, please call 800.272.3900 performance upends stage tradition and changes the lives of everyone involved.

Mondays & Tuesdays Lolita Chakrabarti’s multi-award-winning play WOMENCARE ARM-IN-ARM uncovers the fascinating true story of a pivotal figure 12:30 - 2 p.m. in theatre history. By Lolita Chakrabarti and directed WomenCARE ARM-in-ARM support group for women

by Bob Rumsby. with advanced, recurrent and metastatic cancers.

For showtimes and other information, visit jeweltheatre.net or Meets weekly Mondays & Tuesdays, with a separate call 831-425-7506 meeting every First and Third Tuesday every month.

Registration required. Call 457-2273 for more information Spanish – Tuesdays 6:00-7:30 p.m. Servicios Monarca, 233 E. Lake Avenue, Watsonville (831) 722-4532 and to register. No cost to attend.

English – Wednesdays 6:00-7:30 p.m. Monarch www.womencaresantacruz.org Services, 1590 Seabright Avenue, Santa Cruz (831) 425-4030 Mondays & Wednesdays For more information, visit www.monarchscc.org ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION Alzheimer’s Association has free support groups for family caregivers at 1777-A Capitola road.

2nd & 4th Mondays 2-3:30pm facilitated by Jill Ginghofer, 1st & 3rd Wednesdays 5:30-7pm facilitated by Francie Newfield & Kathleen McBurney.

Call 800 272 3900 for more information.

Tuesdays OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS MEETING 7 - 8 pm, Christ Lutheran Church, Gazebo, 10707 Soquel Dr., Aptos Do you have a problem with compulsive over- or undereating? Anorexia? Bulimia? Compulsive exercising? You are not alone. Drop into a free, friendly OA 12-Step meeting with the solution. All are welcome!

For information on other meetings in Santa Cruz County: www. santacruzoa.org/meetings BINGO

Tuesdays & Thursdays FREE PILATES CLASSES AT TEMPLE BETH EL 10 a.m., Temple Beth El, 3055 Porter Gulch Rd., Aptos Please join us every Tuesday and Thursday at 10 am in the social hall at Temple Beth El in Aptos (3055 Porter Gulch Rd) for a lively and challenging 60 minute Pilates Strength Class. The classes are free and everybody is welcome. Donation are welcome.

For more information https://www.tbeaptos.org Second Wednesdays SANTA CRUZ SONS IN RETIREMENT MONTHLY MEETING Noon, Elks Lodge at 150 Jewell St. This statewide group of retired men invites you to be our guest at our monthly luncheon. You’ll meet kindred spirits, have a fine lunch and learn something new from a top notch guest speaker.

Cost: $18. RSVP at 479-7096

Second and Fourth Wednesdays WELLNESS ON THE CANCER JOURNEY 11-12:30 pm, Old Soquel Plaza Learn how to safely support your body and emotions through the journey of Cancer — from diagnosis to softening the impact of chemo, radiation, and recovering well from surgery.

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

Feel free to bring your partner or care team to this free class. Please come fed; water is available.

Limited Seats. Please register all attendees on Eventbrite — Wellness on the Cancer Journey or call 831-254-3270 to RSVP. Address given upon registration receipt.

ADHD SUPPORT GROUP 6:30-8 p.m., Aptos Fire Station, 6934 Soquel Drive, Aptos The Santa Cruz/Monterey Bay Branch of CHADD hosts monthly support group meetings for anyone 6:30 p.m. Santa Cruz Elks Lodge, 150 Jewell St. who would like to learn more about ADHD or has BINGO EVERY TUESDAY. Buy-in begins at $21. The questions or concerns. Come share with those who Snack Bar is open with goodies and dinner specials. understand.

Second Wednesdays’ meeting is for parents of WRITING/DISCUSSION MEETING children, teens, and young adults with ADHD. The 6:30-7:30 p.m., Christ Lutheran Church, Gazebo Room, group for adults with ADHD, spouses, partners of 10707 Soquel Dr., Aptos, CA 95003 (At Hwy One and someone with ADHD meets fourth Wednesdays of Freedom Blvd) Do you have a problem with food? Please check out our every month. free, friendly 12-Step support group with the solution. Judy Brenis: jbbrenis@comcast.net, or call 831-818-9619.

All teens and adults welcome!

Last Wednesdays Each Month For current times and locations of other meetings: www.

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT santacruzoa.org/meetings. Or call our Hotline at (831) GROUP 429-7906.

7-9 p.m., Katz Cancer Resource Center, 3150 Mission Dr BUSINESS DEBTORS ANONYMOUS Santa Cruz County Prostate Cancer Support Group 5:15-6:30pm, Calvary Episcopal Church, Parish Hall, 532 has been an active group for over 20 years in the Center Street, Santa Cruz. community.

We specifically focus on recovering from debting on First meeting of 2018 will be February 28th. one’s business.

For more information: 831-425-3272.

Thursdays FRIENDSHIP PUT TO MUSIC! Tuesdays & Wednesdays 6:30 p.m., New Hall, La Selva Beach Club House, 3124 SURVIVORS SUPPORT GROUPS Monarch Services offers a safe space to meet other sur- Estrella Ave. vivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human Classes every Thursday night. For more information trafficking survivors, and to listen or share experiences. call Sue Harris or Don Benson (831) 726-7053 or email at caller4u@att.net Childcare provided on site.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR Master Gardener Otis Johnson and sponsored by the County of Santa Cruz Public Works Department.

Upon completion of the workshop, GreenWaste Recovery customers are offered a free backyard composting bin or worm bin. Non customers may purchase a bin a discounted price.

Space is limited; advance reservation required. Call (831) 824-6484 or sign up online at goo.gl/Fw6BaK. After submitting your request, you will be notified if you are accepted in the workshop.

County of Santa Cruz Public Works. Call (831)824-6484 for more info.

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LUCKY STEPPERS MODERN SQUARE DANCE 6:30 pm, La Selva Beach Clubhouse, 314 Estrella Ave., La Selva Beach, CA 95076 It’s fun and easy to do! Friendship put to music; family friendly. Class takes place every Thursday Night at our new home in La Selva Beach! (Take Mar Monte off of Hwy 1, turns into Playa Blvd., turn right on Estrella) For more information, contact Sue Harris or Don Benson at (831) 726-7053 or e-mail at caller4u@att.net.

SAN LORENZO COMMUNITY BAND PRACTICE SESSIONS 7:30-9 p.m., San Lorenzo Valley High School Band Room (F-1) The San Lorenzo Valley Community Band meets every Thursday at SLV High School. Dues are $30 a semester.

You must read music.

Call Teresa at 336-8637.

Thursday February 21 thru Sunday February 24

SANTA CRUZ DINNER CLUB EVENT Sunday March 3

5 p.m., various member homes throughout county Second and Fourth Thursdays Love to cook, entertain and socialize? Our dinner club events will be held in several homes throughout Santa Cruz County where members enjoy gourmet meals, fine wine and conversation. Joining the club provides a CABRILLO HOST LIONS CLUB MEETINGS great opportunity to cook, to entertain, and to meet locals that share your interests. Want to join us?

6:30 p.m., Aptos Village Park, 100 Aptos Creek Road.

Learn more about the SC Dinner Club and the fun we have by contacting Rhonda Mills at info@SantaCruzDinnerClub.com Want to make a difference in our community? Join the Cabrillo Lions Club twice every month and see what you can do to help in Santa Cruz County.

To find out where to participate in a First Friday art tour, visit Sundays Please RSVP cabrillolions@gmail.com firstfridaysantacruz.com (Most galleries are open 12-9 pm for NAR-ANON SANTA CRUZ First Friday viewings.)

Last Thursdays each month 6:30 p.m., Sutter Maternity & Surgery Center (Sutter Room), 2900 Chanticleer Avenue, Santa Cruz MONTHLY ARGENTINE TANGO AT STAR BENE FRIDAY SHAKESPEARE CLUB Nar-Anon is a twelve step support group for families ITALIAN/ARGENTINE RESTARANTE 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Peace United Church of Christ at 900 and friends of addicts. There are no dues or fees to join.

4:30pm-9:30pm, Star Bene Italian/Argentene Restarante, High Street, Santa Cruz Just come to a meeting. You will hear others, who are 21245 East Cliff Dr. This is a night for true “Social Tango.” Order a wonderful Curious about Shakespeare? The Friday Shakespeare going through similar problems, talk about how they Club members discuss the life, times, and influence of cope and find recovery. meal from the Star Bene Argentine Menu, (or their William Shakespeare. well known italian menu), and enjoy the ambiance of To locate additional times and locations of meetings, please go For information, call 831-684-2832, or go to fridayshakeArgentina and join us in a social tango dance to music to our website at www.nar-anon.org. from the Golden Age of Tango. speare.org or facebook.com/fridayshakespeare.

Private instruction and classes by arrangement. For more FRIDAY SHAKESPEARE CLUB FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH BIBLE STUDY information, call Michael (831) 239-2247.

OF SANTA CRUZ 9:45 a.m: Bible Study 10 am - noon, Peace United Church, 909 High Street 11 a.m.: Worship Fridays This is the oldest women’s club in Santa Cruz. The club 7565 Sunset Way, Aptos NAR-ANON SCOTTS VALLEY meets to study the life, works and times of William First Baptist Church of Aptos welcomes you to join their 6:30 p.m., Camp Recovery Center (Bison Center Room), 3192 Shakespeare. Members share group readings and bible study and worship every Sunday.

Glen Canyon Road, Scotts Valley. insights, discuss history, and universal themes found in Call (831) 688-5842 for more info Nar-Anon is a twelve step support group for families and his plays and writings. friends of addicts. There are no dues or fees to join. Just come For more information please call 831-684-2832 Third Sunday of Every Month to a meeting. You will hear others, who are going through SCIENCE SUNDAY similar problems, talk about how they cope and find recovery. Fridays thru Sundays Starts at 1 p.m., 100 Shaffer Road, Santa Cruz, 95060 To locate additional times and locations of meetings, please go PLEIN AIR WATERCOLOR PAINTINGS EXHIBITION Seymour Marine Discovery Center presents a public to our website at www.nar-anon.org.

Noon-10 p.m., Mutari Chocolate House and Factory, 504 Front lecture from a marine scientist the third Sunday of every Street, Santa Cruz month. Topics are presented in an entertaining and DROP-IN GRIEF SUPPORT Aptos Artist David Pfost’s plein air watercolor paintings easy-to-understand format, with up-to-date photos, 12-1 pm, Hospice of Santa Cruz County, two locations: of Santa Cruz County landscapes are on exhibit. video, and discussion.

940 Disc Dr., SV • 85 Nielson St., Watsonville Exhibit open until the end of December.

Science Sunday does not meet in December. For more info Hospice of Santa Cruz County is offering a drop-in grief visit seymourcenter.ucsc.edu support group for adults grieving the death of a family Second Saturdays Each Month member or a friend. This group is a place where you 2ND SATURDAY ON THE FARM can share stories, learn tools for coping, and receive DATED EVENTS 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Ag History Project Center at the Santa Cruz support from people who care.

County Fairgrounds For more information, please call (831) 430-3000. PreSunday February 17 Join us every 2nd Saturday on the Farm for free registration is required.

BASIC COMPOSTING WORKSHOP family activities. Each month we select a new theme to 1–3 p.m., Pinto Lake County Park, 1900 17th Ave Santa Cruz First Fridays each month highlight historical agriculture with games, activities, This workshop will discuss the principles of comand demonstrations that relate. We often have guest FIRST FRIDAY ART TOUR posting kitchen and yard wastes using backyard bins appearances from farm animals like llamas, draft The First Friday Art Tour is a Santa Cruz Institute of and vermicomposting (worm composting) techniques. horses, sheep, goats, chickens, rabbits, and more! You You will learn how composting will improve your soil Contemporary Arts event, managed in conjunction with the participating art venues. The event takes place are sure to find something fun and entertaining for the and aid in the health of your plants and vegetables, as whole family. year-round and illuminates some of the most talented well as reducing waste going to the landfill. Hands-on local artists from local galleries.

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BANFF CENTRE MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL WORLD TOUR 7 – 10 p.m., Rio Theatre, 1205 Soquel Avenue Santa Cruz Journey to exotic locations, paddle with the wildest waters, and climb the highest peaks. Get your tickets today and be taken away to the most captivating places on earth.

For more information visit recreation.ucsc.edu or call (831) 459-2806. Tickets available online at brownpapertickets.com beginning December 15 or in person at the Bicycle Trip (cash or check only).

Saturday March 2 Sunday March 3 YOUNG LADIES INSTITUTE SPRING RUMMAGE SALE Sat: 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Sun: 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Our Lady Star of the Sea Hall, 515 Frederick St. Santa Cruz Come and get your bargains at the YLI Rummage Sale. $5 a bag on Sun. For Information: 423-8141

Saturday March 9 WORMSHOP INTENSIVE 10 a.m. – Noon, Live Oak Grange, 1900 17th Ave Santa Cruz WORMshop, an intensive class on worm composting (Geared for those with some experience composting) will be held as follows: Upon completion of the workshop, GreenWaste Recovery customers are offered a free backyard composting bin or worm bin. Non-customers may purchase a bin a discounted price.

Space is limited; advance reservation required. Call (831) 824-6484 or sign up online at goo.gl/Fw6BaK. After submitting your request, you will be notified if you are accepted in the workshop.

Co. of Santa Cruz Public Works. Call (831) 824-6484 for more info.

Sunday March 31 BASIC COMPOSTING WORKSHOP 1–3 p.m., Pinto Lake County Park, 1900 17th Ave Santa Cruz, CA 95062 This workshop will discuss the principles of composting kitchen and yard wastes using backyard bins and vermicomposting (worm composting) techniques.

You will learn how composting will improve your soil and aid in the health of your plants and vegetables, as well as reducing waste going to the landfill. Hands-on workshops are led by a Certified Master Composter and Master Gardener Otis Johnson and sponsored by the County of Santa Cruz Public Works Department.

Upon completion of the workshop, GreenWaste Recovery customers are offered a free backyard composting bin or worm bin. Non customers may purchase a bin a discounted price.

Space is limited; advance reservation required. Call (831) 8246484 or sign up online at goo.gl/Fw6BaK. After submitting your request, you will be notified if you are accepted in the workshop.

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Drug in Athletics Part 1

By Ron Conte, Pharm.D.

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ome athletes, especially professional athletes, will do whatever it takes to win at athletic competition. Use of performance enhancing drugs (PEDs) is one way to possibly assure victory in athletic competition.

In 2014, there was an article from Sports Illustrated that appeared in the journal Pharmacy Times. The question was posed to athletes: “If you were given a PED, you were not caught, and you would win, would you take it?” Ninetyeight percent of the athletes replied yes. The second question was similar, with additional wording “…you would win all competition for five years, then die.” More than 50% of the same athletes still replied with a yes!

That response says a lot about how athletes view their bodies with today’s athletic competition as well as the prestige and the money involved. In times past, athletes considered their bodies more as temples and rarely abused themselves in any way. Of course, the money was not a major factor then, nor was there many PEDs at that time.

After my years in pharmacy school, I became more interested in drugs used in athletic competition.

What always amazes me was how Babe Ruth could hit home runs under the influence of alcohol or with a hangover (which is alcohol withdrawal). Ethyl alcohol is not a PED. For any of us who have played sports, alcohol is an anti-PED. Just think how many home runs the Babe would have hit if he were in good physical shape and alcohol-free!

Then came the “roid” (steroid) era with athletes partaking in these PEDs in almost every sport. Some athletes have admitted to taking PEDs, some have not. A few even claim they had no idea what they were taking. (I find that hard to believe.) In the latter part of the twentieth century, baseball had its share of PED users. I was amused when these athletes would deny or claim they had no idea they were taking a steroid. However, their voices were a dead give-away. With anabolic steroid use, there is a change in vocal chords, resulting in hoarseness or

“ c ro a k i n g ” sounding voice.

It can be irreversible, but check out the changes in Barry Bond’s voice during the last few years of his baseball career.

Athletes using performance enhancing drugs today seem to be concerned only with the short term good, not the long-term effects. I have included a table of the major classes of PEDs and their desired effects in athletic competition.

••• In my next article, I will provide additional information about PEDs and what the long-term effects may be. I do provide a 3 – 4 hour seminar about Drugs in Athletics for athletes, parents of athletes, coaches, athletic directors, teachers, and the general public. If interested, contact me at rrxconte@gmail.com.

••• Dr. Conte is currently a member of the American Society of Health-Systems Pharmacists and the senior consultant for Rx Conte Consulting. He resides in Aptos, CA and La Conner, WA.

Performance Enhancing Drugs (PEDs) Used in Athletics Performance Enhancing Effects

Class of Drugs

Stimulants (including amphetamines, Improve endurance, reduce fatigue, increase alertness & aggressiveness cocaine, pseudoephedrine, and modafinil (a eugeroic) Cannabinoids (marijuana)

Hormones (Androgens, Anabolic Steroids), including human growth hormone (HGH); Designer drugs (specifically produced for athletes) Glucocorticoids

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Male hormones (anabolic steroids) & designer drugs increase muscle mass and decrease rate of muscle destruction during athletic competition; HGH works also like anabolic steroids, but proof is lacking Decreases inflammation, masking extent of underlying muscle or bone trauma; a feeling of “well-being” Same as with glucocorticoids but without the feeling of “well-being”

Provides moderate to severe pain relief, but not always an appropriate remedy; provides a relaxed feeling Lowers heart rate, anti-anxiety effect needed for intense athletic competition

Indirectly provides more oxygen to cells by increasing red blood cell production Dilute drug concentrations to “mask” PEDs, increase rate of drug excretion; decrease body weight to “make” weight

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