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AHS Player Signs NLI

Aptos High School’s Shane Modena, a stand-out linebacker on the Mariner’s varsity football team his last two years, signed a National Letter of Intent (NLI) for Whitworth University in Spokane, Wa. Full Story page 6

Nearly Five Million Meals

Annual Awards Dinner Celebrates record Meals Raised; Honors Hunger Fighters, Journalism and More

On March 6, Second Harvest Food Bank Santa Cruz County hosted one of the organization’s biggest events of the year. The celebratory Annual Awards dinner, held at Hotel Paradox in Santa Cruz, honored citizens whose outstanding efforts helped to make the Annual Holiday Food and Fund Drive the most successful yet.

Honorees included businesses, schools and private individuals who raised 4,817,235 meals, exceeding the ambitious goal of 4.8 million meals set by the drive’s two co-chairs, Martina O’Sullivan, engaged citizen, and John Laird, California Secretary for Natural Resources. ... continues on page 4

The 2019 Human Race

The Volunteer Center of Santa Cruz County invites area non-profits, schools, groups, and churches to register now for the 2019 Human Race.

The Race is a familyfriendly walk and fun run along W. Cliff Dr. that annually attracts individuals from all corners of the community to fundraise on behalf of the organization of their choosing.

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Cover Nearly Five Million Meals: Annual Awards Dinner Celebrates record Meals Raised; Honors Hunger Fighters, Journalism and More

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Community News The 2019 Human Race: Now Registering Non-profits, Schools and Community Groups Mariners Football Senior Heading North: Aptos High Tight End/Linebacker Commits to Witworth University in Washington New ‘Sustainable Ag-Tech’ Degree at Cabrillo: Prepares Students for Careers in the Emerging Agriculture Technology Industry NACo Votes to Back Improved Flood Protection • Santa Cruz County Board Calls for Recycling Commission • District Water Rebates • Fix a Leak Weak • I-You Venture’s Friendly Visitor Program Dance Scholarship Showcase Wows Audience • City of Santa Cruz Changes Rules for Accessory Dwelling Units 2019 Survivor Casting Call • Holden Barker wins Capitola-Aptos Rotary Speech Contest • The Agricultural History Project of Santa Cruz County Presents the 2019 AG Talk Series Former CEO Donates $25K to Salude Aptos Chamber Vendors Wanted for Fashion Show Trunk Show!

Pregnant Mare Rescue is On The Move, By Lynn Hummer Saving Democracy: The Way Forward, By Spencer Critchley CDFW Project Submissions Under Review: Now Accepting Fisheries Habitat Restoration Project Proposals • Disturbing The Peace: Free Film Event at the ‘Green Grange’ Celebrating Flowers: Two Local Authors to Hold Joint Event at Bookshop Santa Cruz Jails and Tails: Coffee, Tea and History: an Aptos History Museum Fundraising Event 2019 Trailblazers Recognized: Presented by the Santa Cruz County Women’s Commission Dignity Health Events: March 2019 • Nissan Dealership Project Stopped

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Home & Garden 16 Crowd-Pleasing Easter Brunch

Business Profile 18 Aptos Landscape and Supply, By Edita McQuary 22 Rainbow Carpets and Floors: 50 Years of Family-Owned Quality Business and Service, By Teresa Dance

Letter to the Editor 19 RTC Promoting Flawed Plan

Local Sports 23 2018-2019 CCS Scholar-Athletes Honored

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

Featured Columnists 24 Drug Effects in the Aging Body, Ron Conte, Pharm.D. 25 Priority No. 1 Is Sales, By Ron Kustek • Workaholism: A Growing Problem,

By Joyce and Barry Vissell 26 Overview of Current Road Funding: and Where Your Taxes Go, By Zach Friend 30 Summer Vegetables Replace Winter Veggies, By Tony Tomeo

SCCAS Featured Pet • Page 27 – Sugar is Truly a Sweety

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“SHFB Awards” from page 1 The event officially marked the end of Martina O’Sullivan’s 2-year term.

O’Sullivan passed the baton to new cochair, Megan Martinelli, who will be chairing the event with John Laird for the upcoming Holiday Food & Fund Drive which begins in November.

In addition to the awards recipients who participated in the Annual Food & Fund Drive, the evening celebrated this year’s Hunger Fighters of the Year. Winner Debra Kennedy, fed homeless people for a number of years with her church, and then volunteered with the Salvation Army for the last 35 years.

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She was raised in Washington D.C., the youngest of 4 girls. Her husband, William, also from back east, had a career in the Army. After William retired from the service, they were offered relocation assistance to anywhere in the United States — the couple chose rural Watsonville, California.

Upon settling down in Watsonville, Debra raised four children — all of whom went to Aptos High School. The family had animals and they grew their own vegetables. Debra and William joined All Saints Episcopal Church. They became members of the Vestry, and volunteered to serve meals to the homeless. Members of her church nominated her for 35 years of service providing meals to the hungry every week.

The other honoree is Dick Peixoto, local farmer and owner of Lakeside

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Dick Peixoto

Organic Gardens, the largest family-owned, solely organic vegetable farm in the United States.

A native of the Pajaro Valley, Dick’s interest in agriculture began with his grandfather, who emigrated from the Azores in Portugal.

His sponsorship of the food bank, along with the hundreds of thousands of pounds of food that he has donated through the years, have provided over 4 million healthy meals for families, veterans, children and seniors in Santa Noel Smith (center), former editor of Times Publishing Group, Inc., Cruz County. Dick has shows off the Media Supporter Award he received at the banquet. With also contributed to schol- him are his wife, Marsha (right), and Second Harvest Food Bank Santa arships and numerous Cruz CEO Willy Elliott-McCrea. local organizations including shelters, After that, kids, parents and teachers came cancer support networks and resources to the office and made a contribution. for youth and their families in the Wat“It made me really happy that so sonville area. many people were donating,” Hammond ••• said. “It felt good to do something to help Noel Smith: Media Supporter Award in the community.” n he Second Harvest Food Bank recog••• nized the depth of Noel’s commitment Founded in 1972, Second Harvest Food to writing the story of hunger for so many Bank was the first food bank in California and the years, and how we as a community can second in the nation. Its mission is to end hunger come together to feed our neighbors. and malnutrition by educating and involving Over the years, they could hardly the community. Its network of 200 local agencies open the Times without seeing an article and programs feeds 55,000 people in Santa Cruz about fighting hunger.

County every month. Every dollar donated provides four healthy meals. Second Harvest has a Rebecca Alaga: four-star rating from Charity Navigator in recCoordinator of the Year Award ebecca Alaga, of Dignity Health ognition of its effective stewardship. “Working Dominican, has been a pillar, a main together to end hunger through healthy food, stay coordinating the Dominican Holiday education and leadership”. www.thefoodbank.org ••• Food and Fund Drive over the years.

Cover Photo: Rebecca Alaga (right) Rebecca balanced the rest of her work at Dominican Administration while receives the Coordinator of the Year award keeping track of the HFFD 100 mini from Caroline Slivkoff. barrels, multiple email prompts, online giving campaign, cash and checks that end up on her desk.

Natalya Hammond: Outstanding Community Spirit Award atalya Hammond was awarded the Outstanding Community Service Award, because she saw hunger in our community and wanted to do something about it.

“I didn’t like seeing hungry people on the streets,” Hammond said. “Over the summer I tried to give leftover food from the Boys and Girls Club to homeless people around downtown. But my mom got scared about my safety and said there was a better way to give food through Second Harvest.”

Natalya began by donating $5 every week from her allowance and got her school involved. The principal, Ms. Amy Natalya Hammond (left) receives the Outstanding Thomas, got on the loud speaker and made Community Spirit Award. an announcement about the fundraiser.

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The 2019 Human Race

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Now Registering Non-profits, Schools and Community Groups

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he Volunteer Center of Santa Cruz County invites area non-profits, schools, groups, and churches to register now for the 2019 Human Race.

The Human Race is a family-friendly walk and fun run along West Cliff Drive that annually attracts individuals from all corners of the community to fundraise on behalf of the organization of their choosing.

Each year more than 120 organizations step out to collectively ask for financial support for the causes they champion during a sixweek campaign.

This six-week fundraising campaign will launch on March 27th and culminate on Race Day on Saturday, May 11, 2019.

New agencies have until March 22nd to register to participate in this year’s event.

“The Human Race is truly a one of a kind resource for non-profit agencies and community groups of all sizes to reach a level of fundraising success that they may not achieve alone,” states Volunteer Center Director of Community Development Mariah Tanner.

“We offer free tools, expertly led trainings, individualized support and fundraising expertise, and our community steps up to provide the people power,” continues Tanner.

The event, which annually mobilizes over 14,000 donors, has been a Santa Cruz County mainstay for 39 years. As such it is the largest collaborative fundraiser on the central coast and the longest running Human Race event in the country. In the last five years, the event has generated more than one million dollars for the local service sector.

“Last year 120 local nonprofits, schools, and churches raised over $300,000 and engaged thousands of donors from near and far. The top teams took away $20,000 or more in donations,” Tanner said. “We’ve set the bar even higher this year — with our largest fundraising goals to date! We’ve worked closely with our agencies to identify their needs for success and we’re ready to provide new and improved resources to help all of our agencies exceed their personal fundraising goals.”

The race welcomes all non-profits, schools, churches and community groups in Santa Cruz and Monterey County to join in the collaborative fundraising process.

The Volunteer Center provides all

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teams with event support including publicity and promotion from media sponsors such as Mapleton Communications and

KION, exclusive fundraising training, and free access to a top of the line peer to peer fundraising website run by Give Gab where agencies can receive online donations, communicate with their support network, and visually track financial progress.

“We are thrilled to roll out our Walk for Change theme this year to create an inspiring day at the race. Not only can you expect the usual features of a people’s parade of lively costumes and banners, free food, and music along the course but we will also have a post-race family-friendly fair and plenty of fun activities for all ages.

We look forward to working with all of our partners to make this our most successful year yet,” states Tanner. n ••• Individuals who are interested in registering their organization can visit www. humanracesc.org for more information or they can contact Mariah Tanner at the Volunteer Center at 831-427-5070 or humanrace@ scvolunteercenter.org.

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Mariners Football Senior Heading North

Aptos High Tight End/Linebacker Commits to Whitworth University in Washington

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ptos High School’s Shane Modena, a stand-out tight end and linebacker on the Mariner’s varsity football team, signed a National Letter of Intent (NLI) for Whitworth University in Spokane, Wa., during a signing ceremony on Feb. 27. With his teammates and coaches

at his side, Shane signed the letter, bringing exuberant cheers from the crowd.

“My signing day today is one of my favorite memories in high school,” Shane said.

Born and raised in Aptos, Shane started playing flag football when he was just 5 years old. By seventh grade, he had fallen in love with the sport, especially after attending one of his cousin’s high school football games.

Making varsity became his dream.

“I tried convincing my parents to let me play pop-warner, but they said I had to wait until freshman year,” Shane said.

“I couldn’t wait until freshman year so I could finally play some real football.”

Shane initially played both defense and offense in his freshman year, but he knew early on which side of the ball he belonged.

“When I first got to Aptos, Coach Scott, the freshman head coach, put me in as a quarter back and outside line backer,” he said. “I disliked being the quarterback and wasn’t very good at it but I felt like outside linebacker just felt right.”

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In his sophomore year, Shane played outside linebacker and tight end on junior varsity. Linebacker came much easier for him, clarifying in his mind and the coaches where he belonged.

Shane made varsity in his junior year, and that’s when the fun truly began. His dream was coming true.

“We are very proud of Shane,” coach Mark Dorfman said. “Not only is he an outstanding football player, he is also an iconic throwback athlete from the 60’s and 70’s, a true three-sport star, which is rare these days. Most importantly, he is a great young man, kind, generous, and hard working.

He will be an asset to any college that he attends.”

Shane’s senior year was his favorite season, culminating in a CCS Championship and a close loss in the Nor Cal final.

“We worked harder then any team we played and it showed on the field,” he said. “We are CCS Champions and was one touchdown away from being Nor Cal champions, winning those games were awesome! However, what made our team so special is that everyone on are team was very close and shared

a bond unlike anything I experienced before.”

The Mariners, lead by Coach Randy Blankenship, finished the 2018 season with an 11-3 record (5-2 League).

Shane chose Whitworth College because it has a good football program and is a good fit academically. His future plans are to become in engineer and make great memories on and off the field with future teammates and friends.

When asked what he likes about football, Shane said: “The intensity and work ethic of playing. It is a physically and mentally challenging game. You have to stick with it and really work hard to get what you want out of it … When the game starts and it’s 11 on 11 and the crowd is cheering — being nervous was the last thing I thought about.”

••• Varsity Career Stats (via MaxPreps.com) Shane Modena, No. 81. 6’2”, 170 lbs.

451 Receiving Yards, (21.5 per catch), 21 Receptions, 28.2 Receiving Yards Per Game, 5 TDs, 4 INTs ••• For more information on Aptos High Sports: www.aptoshs.net

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New ‘Sustainable Ag-Tech’ Degree at Cabrillo

Prepares Students for Careers in the Emerging Agriculture Technology Industry

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abrillo College has officially launched a new Associates of Science degree in Sustainable Agriculture Technology. In addition to launching the new degree, Cabrillo’s Horticulture Department has refurbished 3,000 sq. ft. of greenhouse space with LED lighting from LumiGrow, built a new 2,000 sq. ft. greenhouse with state of the art solar panel technology from Soliculture of Scotts Valley, and has built an indoor, vertical farm, with the help of the Construction and Energy Management department, all to support the curriculum for the new Sustainable Agriculture Technology degree.

As part of this launch, Cabrillo College will rename its Environmental Horticulture Center and Botanical Garden as the Horticulture and Agriculture Technology Center to reflect its new programs and facilities.

Cabrillo will hold a Grand Opening and Launch Event for the new Horticulture and Agriculture Technology Center and its new Sustainable Agriculture Technology degree on Wednesday, March 20th, from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m., Cabrillo Aptos Campus, 6500 Soquel Drive, in Aptos. The speaking program will begin at 6:00 p.m., and will feature remarks from Congressman Jimmy Panetta. The event will also include tours of the Center and new greenhouse spaces.

“We are geographically located between the technology juggernaut of the Silicon Valley and two of the most important food production regions of the world: the Pajaro and Salinas Valleys,” said Peter Shaw, Cabrillo College Horticulture Department Chair.

“Thus, we have a unique opportunity to play an important role in the development of the agricultural technology industry and provide holistic education and relevant training for the labor market demands that this emerging industry needs.”

Cabrillo’s interdisciplinary Sustainable Agriculture Technology degree is housed within the Horticulture Department and includes core curriculum from six departments, including: • How Things Work in Engineering • Technology Tools in Computer Science • Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in Geography • Computer Network Fundamentals in Computer and Information Systems (CIS) • Excel in Computer Applications/ Business Technology

• Horticulture classes in: Greenhouse Design and Operation Irrigation Systems and Management , Hydroponic and Substrate Production, and many more.

The degree is designed to prepare students for a career in the emerging Agriculture Technology (Ag Tech) Industry.

The course of study will cover all aspects of technology and horticultural study, including hydroponics, aquaponics, organic substrate production, GIS/GPS, water and energy conservation, managing data in spreadsheets, computing, and connecting technology tools and data streams on farm.

Students will finish this degree program prepared for careers as Precision Agriculture Technicians, Greenhouse Managers, Hydroponic Growers, Farmers, Ranch or Operations Managers, First Line Supervisors for Agriculture and Horticulture Industries, and Biological Technicians, among others.

This program is designed for those wishing to go directly into employment in the Agriculture, Horticulture, and Ag Tech industries. Students wishing to transfer into four-year programs can study in Cabrillo’s Horticulture Department with the Agriculture Plant Science Associate of Science degree for Transfer (AS-T).

“Cabrillo College is a leading workforce developer for Santa Cruz County,” said Matt Wetstein, President and Superintendent of Cabrillo College. “As technology

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plays an increasingly pivotal role in the County’s agriculture industry, we are pro-

viding Cabrillo graduates with the skills and education needed to work, succeed, and continue to innovate in Agriculture Technology.”

The financial support to create this degree, revise the curriculum, build instructional infrastructure, and provide student support services has been funded by United States Department of Education Title III, Hispanic Serving Institution, Science, Technology, Engineering, Math and Articulation grant award number P031C160032, locally titled, “Sustainability in STEM” and awarded to Cabrillo College for work between 2016 – 2021.

If you’re interested in attending the Launch Event on March 20th, please RSVP to the Cabrillo College Foundation by sending an email to foundation@cabrillo. edu or by calling 831-479-6338.

••• For more information, please visit: http:// www.cabrillo.edu/academics/horticulture/ agtech.html

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NACo Votes to Back Improved Flood Protection

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eeting at its annual conference in Washington, D.C., the National Association of Counties (NACo) on Saturday voted to urge the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and White House Office of Management and Budget to use a more holistic approach emphasizing the risks to low- income and agricultural communities in determining the benefits of federal investments for protection for areas at risk for flooding.

In a proposal brought forth by Santa Cruz County Supervisor Zach Friend and Monterey County Supervisor John Phillips, NACo adopted an interim resolution that asks federal agencies to more equitably determine the costs and benefits of flood control projects in communities such as the Pajaro Valley, which has inadequate floodcontrol protection in part due to federal funding formulas that favor high-income, high-value communities.

“The interim resolution is a vote of support by the nation’s largest organization representing counties for communities such as the Pajaro Valley, which live in constant fear of flooding but have been left unprotected due to

their economic status,” Friend said. “This is an important step forward not just for the Pajaro Valley, but for all lowincome communities living in the shadow of inadequate flood protection.”

“Communities on both sides of the Pajaro River deserve to live with the security of knowing their lives and properties are protected to the greatest extent possible,”

Phillips said. “We hope this is a step toward seeing federal action on measures to improve flood protection along the Pajaro River.”

Due to insufficient federal funding, the U.S. Army Corps lacks necessary resources to address a backlog of projects and is forced to prioritize projects in a manner that devalues agricultural and low-income properties.

In the Pajaro Valley, the Army Corps’ cost-benefit analysis has prevented the initiation of proposals to improve flood defenses, leaving residents and businesses without access to necessary resources to improve their properties and perpetuating poor economic conditions in the region. The resolution was joined by Navajo County (Ariz.), which experiences similar issues. n ••• Originally constructed in 1949, the Pajaro River levee system now protects approximately 55,000 people and has experienced increased flooding risk, including two flooding incidents in the 1990s resulting in millions in damages and loss of life.

For more information: www.santacruzcounty.us

Santa Cruz County Board Calls for Recycling Commission

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he Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday unanimously joined a call to create a statewide Recycling Commission to investigate and make recommendations to address the declining market for recyclable materials.

Introduced by Supervisors Zach Friend and Bruce McPherson, the resolution is a response to upheaval in the global recycling market caused by China’s withdrawal from the marketplace, triggering the first drop in

California’s recycling rate in decades. While much of Santa Cruz County’s recyclables are still making it to market, many recyclables across California are being sent to landfills.

The County’s resolution calls on the proposed commission to examine multiple potential solutions, including development of recycling markets, better compliance standards and additional measures to reduce waste at the source, an area where Santa Cruz County has long been a leader.

China’s import bans, as well as retaliatory tariffs, on certain recycled materials has led to oversupply in global recycling markets, which is driving increases in the cost of domestic recycling programs. Tuesday’s Board vote is an acknowledgement that more work is needed to stabilize recycling markets and assure their long-term sustainability. n ••• For more information: www.santacruz county.us

COMMUNITY BRIEFS District Water Rebates pring is coming! Now is the perfect time to think about making your yard more water-wise with help from District rebates!

Replace your lawn with drought tolerant plants and get a rebate for 50% of the coast of materials, up to $1 per square foot.

Upgrade your old spray irrigation to drip for $20 per 100 square feet converted. Greywater rebates range from $400 to $1000 for “laundry to landscape”

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to more advanced systems which use water from bathroom sinks and showers.

To learn more: https://soquelcreekwater. org/conserving-water/rebates ••• Fix a Leak Weak re you ready to chase down leaks?

Household leaks can waster nearly 1 trillion gallons of water annually nationwide, so each year it’s good to hunt down the drip during Fix a Leak Week.

Mark you calendars for EPA’s annual Fix a Leak Week, March 18 through 24,

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2019 — remember that you can find a fix leaks inside and outside you home to save valuable water and money all year long.

For more information: https://www.epa. gov/watersense/fix-leak-week ••• I-You Venture’s Friendly Visitor Program Volunteers Needed For Residents in Care Facilities veryone smiles when those in assisted and skilled nursing facilities receive a visit from a friend! You can make a difference to many residents whose families live too far away to visit or may not have anyone left to visit them.

I-You Venture helps connect seniors and residents to the community, as many of the men and women in these facilities are often alone and forgotten. Our Friendly Visitor Program and volunteers help residents overcome this isolation.

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in a broad range of activities including oneto-one visits or assisting with group visits such as music, movement, games or reading. This is a rewarding experience for both seniors and volunteers. Volunteers benefit by building caring relationships and sharing the experiences of others!

For further information contact the Family Service Agency of the Central Coast: I-You Venture Program, 104 Walnut Avenue, Suite 208, Santa Cruz, CA 95060. Phone: (831) 459-8917 ext. 205; Email: Cleveland.n@ fsa-cc.com n

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Dance Scholarship Showcase Wows Audience L ast month the 5th Annual Carrie’s Dream Dance Scholarship Showcase and Auction, on February 10, 2019, dazzled and entertained more than 800 guests. It is a special community event that grows bigger and better each year.

The fundraising showcase featured a range of dance styles and levels; from adorably costumed bitty dancers, to

stunning pre-professional dancers. A dance parent said, “When Carrie’s former students take the stage, you can’t help but see how Carrie’s grace and coaching lives in them all; it’s a truly beautiful thing.”

The two shows featured performances by over 150 dancers, ages 4 to 21. Each show included ballet, lyrical, jazz and hip-hop pieces performed by talented students from seven local dance teams and studios: Agape Dance Academy, Aptos High School Dance Team, UCSC’s Cruz Ctrl, International Academy of Dance, Pacific Arts Complex, Sammy’s Animation Dance Community & UCSC Dance Team.

Carrie’s Dream Dance Scholarship

Fund was created in loving memory of local dance studio owner/teacher Carrie Dianda McCoid.

Carrie had a dream that all the students in our community who wanted to dance would be given that opportunity regardless of their financial circumstances. She believed dance education to be invaluable. She envisioned a collaborative annual dance showcase that would allow the community to come together to raise money for aspiring dancers; 2019 marks the 5th year of this vision realized.

This year’s showcase raised $38,000.

To date Carrie’s Dream has served over 100 young dancers with scholarships. Carrie’s mother, Carolyn Dianda, graced the stage

with special thanks to the community for honoring her daughter’s memory through Carrie’s Dream Dance Scholarship Fund. n ••• Dance scholarship applications for dancers 18, and under, will be available May1st-31st, 2019. More information is available at www. carriesdream.org.

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City of Santa Cruz Changes Rules for Accessory Dwelling Units

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t their February 26 meeting, the Santa Cruz City Council adopted amendments to the City’s Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) ordinance.

The changes result from the Housing Voices Report of 2017, and specifically from recommendations made in the subsequent Housing Blueprint Subcommittee Report.

Changes to state law regarding ADUs are also incorporated into the approved amendments.

Approved amendments: 1) Eliminate parking requirements for ADUs; 2) Eliminate the requirement for a Minimum Parcel Size (ADUs can now be added to any size lot); 3) Allowing ADUs by right in all

Residential Zones, when built with a single family home; 4) Eliminate requirements for Use Permits/Design Permits for ADUs on substandard lots; 5) Allow ADUs above garages to provide setbacks of 5 feet to side and rear lot lines (previously required minimum of 10 feet from the rear); 6) Allow full reconstruction of existing structures(previously limited to 50% of the structure) to qualify for the fee exemptions allowed under state law for Conversion ADUs; 7) Allow expansions of Conversion ADUs of up to 120 square feet of floor area and 2 feet of height to qualify for the fee exemptions allowed under state law;

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8) Allow interior connections between an attached ADUs and the Primary Home on the parcel; and 9) Change the definition of OwnerOccupant to include immediate family members (limited to Spouses, Siblings, Parents, and Adult Children), so a property owner can have a family member living on the property manage the property and any tenants. n ••• For complete information on ADUs, please visit the Accessory Dwelling Unit webpage on the City of Santa Cruz’s website at cityofsantacruz.com

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2019 Survivor Casting Call H ave you always dreamed of being on the CBS hit reality TV show Survivor? Turn that dream into reality and register for the Survivor Casting Call!

From now through March 22, go to SurvivorCastingCall.com for more information about eligibility requirements and to sign up for this incredible opportunity. Then, on March 23, head over to the Travel & Adventure Show at the Santa Clara Convention Center to audition in person!

Season 33 winner and Bay Area native Adam Klein will be at the Travel & Adventure Show on Saturday at the Taiwan Tourism booth to meet fans, answer ques-

tions, and share his own tips for making it onto the show and thriving in the competition. The Casting Call will be available for pre-registered contestants starting at 10am in the Great America Meeting Rooms 1-3, on the second floor of the Santa Clara Convention Center. Adam Klein will also make a special appearance to speak at the Savvy Traveler Theater at 3:45 pm.

Winning Survivor was a lifechanging experience for Adam Klein.

When Klein’s mother Susie passed away

from lung cancer only an hour after Klein returned from winning Survivor in December 2016, he knew he had to raise funds and bring awareness about lung cancer, not just in America, but worldwide. He contributed $100,000 of his winnings to the cause, and with the help of the nonprofit Stand Up to Cancer, has raised hundreds of thousands more dollars in memory of his mother.

Klein is now using his celebrity status to be a speaker, host, and advocate for

cancer victims. After his Survivor victory in San Juan del Sur, Klein also developed a special love for exploring beautiful places around the world. Most recently, he visited the island of Taiwan on the trip of a lifetime, touring the scenic nation and advocating for it as a top destination for adventurous travelers focused on healthy living.

Meet Adam Klein at the Adventure & Travel Show’s Taiwan Tourism booth and learn just what it takes to endure the Survivor experience. All eligible candidates 18+ are welcome and must pre-register to audition at SurvivorCastingCall.com! n ••• Santa Clara Convention Center: 5001 Great America Pkwy, Santa Clara, CA 95054

Holden Barker wins Capitola-Aptos Rotary Speech Contest

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olden Barker, a sophomore at Aptos High School, won a well-attended, competitive, Capitola-Aptos speech contest on Feb. 14th with his inspirational speech “Service Above Self.” He highlighted that success in life is really about helping others to succeed.

Second place went to Annie Nigh, a senior at Soquel High School Holden Barker with her speech “The Pursuance of Passion.”

Third place went to Maddie Poona, a sophomore at Soquel High School with her speech “Finding the Value of Experiences.”

Honorable mention went to Emily Marschall-Niswonger, a freshman at Aptos High, Roxanne Harris, a junior at Soquel High, Sophie Nigh, a sophomore at Soquel High, and Stuart Morse a junior at Soquel High.

Holden received a first place prize of $200, Annie received $100, Maddie received $50, and all others received $25 for participating.

Holden went on to compete at the area level in San Lorenzo Valley and received an honorable mention. Congratulations to all the contestants for great speeches. n ••• For more information: https://capitola aptosrotary.org/

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The speakers (from left): Holden Barker, Stuart Morse, Maddie Piona, Annie Nigh, Emily Marschall-Niswonger, Roxanne Harris, Sophie Nigh.

The Agricultural History Project of Santa Cruz County Presents the 2019 AG Talk Series

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he spring AG Talk Series features talks by members of the Pajaro Valley Agricultural Community with stories to share of the history, challenges, successes and efforts to preserve the values, culture and agricultural lifestyle that makes the Pajaro Valley such a unique and wonderful community.

The speaker, Joe Morris, will be discussing the subject “Sustainability in Grass-Fed Beef Production on the Kelly Thompson Ranch.”

Joe Morris and his family are proud of their agricultural roots

Thurs, Mar 21 • 6:30 p.m. • Codiga Center & Museum

raising beef on the Central Coast. They sustainably raise grass-fed beef on the beautiful Kelly Thompson Ranch foothills using the old-time cowboy ways.

Light refreshments will be served. For more information, call Agricultural History Project at (831) 724-5898.

••• $10 Donation Suggested. Located at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds, 2601 East Lake Avenue, Watsonville, CA 95076 For more information: http:// aghistoryproject.org

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COMMUNITY NEWS

Former CEO Donates $25K to Salude S ister Julie Hyer, OP, former CEO of Dominican Hospital for over 22 years, and former CEO of Salud Para La Gente for two and a half years, delivered a donation of $25,000 to Salud Para La Gente (Salud) on behalf of Lifeguard Charitable Fund to support oral health for children and their families.

Sister Julie Hyer describes this donation as a personal and life-long cause that began in early childhood when she spent hours writing letters to obtain toothpaste donations for children in need.

Hyer, a member of the Adrian Dominican Sisters, has been a health champion since childhood and throughout her religious professional and civic career.

“Children and oral health are important to me,” Sister Julie explains.

“Oral health is often overlooked, and yet it is vital to a person’s overall health. Lifeguard wanted their donation to support children’s health. I remembered my time working at Salud when we first expanded into schools, and so I picked up the phone and spoke with Dr. Amy McEntee, Chief Medical Officer, to learn more about

Salud’s priorities today and was very pleased to hear about their extensive efforts to increase access to oral health for children and their families.”

According to the 2018 Needs Assessment Update published by Oral Health Access Santa Cruz County, the proportion of children who had never visited the dentist dropped from 34% in 2013 to 15.3% - a 55% improvement. Yet one in four children still goes untreated for tooth decay in our county.

Lifeguard’s donation will support Salud’s ongoing efforts to provide tools, education and accessible dental care to children and their families. Funding will ensure that all Salud’s pediatric patients and their families receive enough toothpaste, toothbrushes, and dental floss for the whole family.

“When children come to the dentist we want to do more than address their oral health needs, we want to inspire them to have good teeth cleaning habits, and prevent tooth problems before they start,” said Dr. Randolph Cross, Salud’s Dental Director. n ••• For more information about Salud, visit www.splg.org

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Sister Julie Hyer, OP (from left) delivered a $25,000 donation on behalf of Lifeguard Charitable Fund to Salud Para La Gente. Salud’s Dr. Randolph Cross, Dental Director and Dr. Amy McEntee, Chief Medical Officer accept the donation on behalf of Salud.

COMMUNITY NEWS

Aptos Chamber Vendors Wanted for Fashion Show Trunk Show!

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endors wanted! It’s High Time For Tea and Fashion! Tea, Fashion Show, Trunk Show and

Auction is an amazing opportunity for you to sell merchandise to audience of 200 people.

We are looking for those who sell Jewelry, Purses, Clothing, Skin Care, Hair & Beauty Products, Soaps, Candles, Etc. The Trunk Show is a great place to sell your products, hand out promotional materials and connect with the shoppers of our community.

The event is held at Seascape Beach Resort on April 14th from 11:30AM – 2:00PM. Models will be walking the runway to music by DJ Jenny, wearing the latest spring fashion local companies.

This is a day you won’t want to miss! Presented by the Aptos Chamber of Commerce; with partial proceeds benefiting Caroline’s Nonprofit Thrift Shop! n ••• Please call 831-688-1467 or www. aptoschamber.com for more information or to register!

COMMUNITY NEWS

Pregnant Mare Rescue is On The Move

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By Lynn Hummer

ello Horse Lovers and Volunteers!

The rain keeps coming, in more ways than just the water from the sky!

We have now been given until April 2, to move all horse equipment from the back acreage, as we are now losing access to the easement road to get there. This puts the time crunch on us once again, but we can make it happen.

We have located a wonderful property in very close proximity to my ranch that would allow us to continue to do our lifesaving work. We are hoping that all goes well. It’s a big endeavor, and costly, so our fingers are crossed.

I’m not sure the county will still feel it necessary to come out to visit, as we will be all shut down here. Either way, we are in full compliance.

There have been a lot of questions I hope to answer for you here: If the county and a/c have been so gracious, why do you have to shut down? y neighbors are now forcing our hand by ending a needed easement to access the back area. Other neighbors are responsible for contacting animal control and the county planning commission and providing false allegations of abuse and neglect.

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Any truth to their accusations of neglect, abuse, manure negligence? bsolutely not. Every accusation is false and both the county and animal control agrees. This is simply a case of unhappy neighbors.

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How Can You Help PMR? he very best thing you can do is donate to help us make this move feasible. We are vigorously working to get the remaining horses into their forever, great homes. And will now be working tirelessly to get the bigger ranch items out of the back area.

••• PMR is very grateful to the community for all the help and support. We will get through this. Please know we appreciate each and every one of you. n My Sincerest Thanks — Lynn and the folks at PMR

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COMMUNITY NEWS

Saving Democracy: The Way Forward

By Spencer Critchley

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hat if instead of shouting at each other, conservatives and liberals listened to each other —and talked about things that matter?

Like saving our democracy, for example.

That’s what a bipartisan panel with national experience in politics and media will bring to Cabrillo College’s Samper Recital Hall March 21 at 7 p.m.

“Saving Democracy: The Way Forward” is the third edition of a successful series established in 2017 in response to the rise of anger and division and the decline of democratic norms.

Participating will be: manda Renteria, a former candidate for California Governor who’s also been a top adviser to Hillary Clinton, the former Director of the California Dept. of Justice, and the first ever Latina Chief of Staff to a U.S. Senator (Debbie Stabenow of Amanda Renteria Michigan).

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an Schnur, once a top Republican consultant to John McCain, Pete

Wilson and others, now a USC and UC Berkeley professor, a Decline to State voter, and a frequent national media commentator.

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ebbie Mesloh, Dan Schnur a senior adviser to presidential candidate Kamala Harris, senior member of the Obama administration and campaigns, and President of the San Francisco Commission on the Status of Debbie Mesloh Women.

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ristin Olsen, the former California Assembly Republican Leader and Vice Chair of the California Republican Party, now a Stanislaus County Supervisor.

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ach Friend, a veteran of the Democratic National Committee and presidential campaigns for John Kerry and Barack Obama, a national media commentator, and a Santa Cruz County Supervisor.

Zach Friend Schnur, Mesloh, Olsen, and Friend also took part in the previous “Saving Democracy” at Twin Lakes Church in Aptos last June 29.

Moderating once again will be Spencer Critchley, a communication

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consultant for the Obama campaigns them my enemy,” said Schnur, a former and others, a national media commen- Republican consultant, now an independent, tator, and the head of Seaside-based who has worked for John McCain and Pete marketing communications firm Boots Wilson, among others. “When it’s working Road Group, which right, politics is fought is producing the between the fortyevent pro bono in yard lines, not from partnership with opposing end zones.”

The Way Forward Cabrillo College, Attendees at ••• and with additional “Saving Democracy” Thursday, March 21 support from the will be invited to 7-9 p.m.; doors open at 6:30 Aptos and Santa contribute their ••• Cruz Chambers of own questions and Cabrillo College’s Samper Recital Hall Commerce. thoughts. The event 6500 Soquel Dr. Aptos.

“We’ll be there will be recorded for for a vigorous debate the podcast “Das— one that’s actually fact-based and civil,” tardly Cleverness in the Service of Good.” n said Critchley. “We share a belief that ••• democracy depends on it.”

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COMMUNITY NEWS

CDFW Project Submissions Under Review

Now Accepting Fisheries Habitat Restoration Project Proposals

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he California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is now accepting proposals for projects under its Fiscal Year 2019-20 Fisheries Habitat Restoration Proposal Solicitation Notice (PSN). The PSN and online grant application can be found online at www.wildlife.ca.gov/ grants/frgp/solicitation.

Applications must be submitted online

by Friday, April 16, 2019 at 3 p.m.

The PSN invites restoration projects that meet the funding requirements of the Fisheries Restoration Grant Program (focusing on recovery of state-listed salmon and steelhead along the coast and in the Central Valley) and the Forest Legacy Program (focusing on the restoration of watersheds affected by historic forest practices). Eligible applicants include public agencies, recognized tribes and qualified nonprofit organizations. Funded projects could include habitat restoration, water conservation, education, monitoring and restoration planning.

While the amount of available funding is not known at this time, in FY 2018-19 the program was able to provide more than

$15 million in funding for eligible projects.

Funding for FY 2019-20 grants is expected to be awarded to approved projects in early 2020.

CDFW will also hold a series of public workshops to assist applicants in understanding the requirements of the

PSN. Applicants are encouraged to attend a workshop even if they have submitted proposals in the past. Workshops will be held in Fortuna, Sacramento, Petaluma, San Luis Obispo, Los Alamitos, Monterey and Camarillo on various dates in March. For details and meeting contact

information, please see PSN Workshop Letter. n ••• For information or questions about the PSN or application process, please contact Tim Chorey, CDFW Fisheries Restoration Grant Program Coordinator, at (916) 327-8842.

Disturbing The Peace: Free Film Event at the ‘Green Grange’

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isturbing The Peace is a story of the human potential unleashed when we stop participating in a story that no longer serves us. With the power of our convictions it takes action to create new possibilities.

The documentary follows former enemy combatants — Israeli soldiers from elite units and Palestinian fighters, many of whom served years in prison.

They have joined their efforts together to challenge the status quo and say “Enough.”

The film reveals their transformational journeys from soldiers committed to armed battle to non-violent peace activists, leading to the creation of combatants for peace. While based in the

Middle East, the film evokes universal themes relevant to us all and inspires us to become active participants in the creation of our world.

The movie will be screened at the Green Grange on April 2 from 2 - 3:30 pm, after which a teleconference will be hosted by the organizers with two of the active members of the American Friends of Combatants for Peace.

Muna AlSheikh, who is traveling

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herself to Israel and Palestine this April on a peace building delegation with Combatants for Peace, will facilitate the teleconference followed by Q&A between the audience and the online guests. n ••• he Muslim Solidarity Group of Santa Cruz presents, in partnership with Reel Works Film Festival, “Disturbing the Peace” — a documentary

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about the collaboration in peace work between Palestinians and Israelis in the Middle East.

This event is free. Donations will be much appreciated to support the work of the Muslim Solidarity Group in their local activities in Santa Cruz.

••• Santa Cruz Live Oak Grange: 1900 17th Ave, Santa Cruz. For more information, e-mail munaalsheikh@gmail.com

MARCH 2019

Aptos Real Estate Update

Ruth Bates 831.359.2212

ruth@serenogroup.com CalBRE # 01799929

March rains bring …

Lots of Listings and lots of Buyers! I am very busy with my New Listings — swing by an Open House to say “hi”; come by and BUY! 1) 307 Village Creek – Aptos - 3 bed, 2.5 bath, 1606 Sq. Ft., end-unit townhome, 2-car garage, low HOA-$289; $779,000 2) 726 Gilroy – Capitola – 3 bed, 2 bath, 1495 Sq. Ft., Cape Cod cutie, Walkability=10!; $1,249,000

3) 4535 Portola – Santa Cruz – 3 bed, 2 bath, 1174 Sq. Ft. + sunroom, 2-car garage, single-level, $1,165,000 4) 503 Caudill – Corralitos - 3 bed, 2.5 bath, 2202 Sq. Ft. on 18+ acres; $1,195,000

5) 419 Beach – Aptos – 2 bed, 2 bath, 1370 Sq. Ft. , spacious backyard with dipping pool and waterfall, across street from sand, amazing views; $2,195,000 (on market 4/02)

6) 146 Alta – Lower West Side Santa Cruz – 4 bed, 2 bath, 2450 Sq. Ft. single-level, 2 short blocks to West Cliff; $1,799,000 (on market 4/02) 7) 531 Cuesta – Aptos – 4 bed, 2.5 bath, 2586 Sq. Ft. plus pool, expansive amazing ocean views; Coming Soon.

This past quarter I assisted 5 buyers move into their new homes. I closed a $137,000 deal for my disabled-senior Measure J buyer who was able to purchase the one-bedroom home he had been renting for the past 9 years. He had been given a 60-day notice to vacate and we figured out how to purchase the home instead of being forced out. I reached out to SCAOR Housing Foundation and got my client a $2000 grant and Bay Federal worked hard with my buyer to make his loan work.

HOME & GARDEN

Crowd-Pleasing Easter Brunch E aster is a time to celebrate with friends and family. You can create a crowd-pleasing brunch with affordable, high-quality ingredients, wine and tablescape decor.

Elevate your holiday brunch beyond an egg casserole with a Spiral Ham with Red Wine and Citrus Glaze as the centerpiece for your table.

Finish the meal with a Mini Blueberry Chocolate Tart for a dessert that’s perfect for spring. Combining sweet and fruity notes, this treat can leave your guests craving more.

Find ingredients for these recipes at your local grocery store that has highquality, fresh and affordable foods to help you put together a vibrant spread.

From brunch essentials and beverages to fruits, veggies, snacks and more, you can make Easter pop. Plus, there are chocolates, candy and flowers to add a splash of color to your table or any Easter basket.

••• Spiral Ham with Red Wine and Citrus Glaze Recipe courtesy of Rebecca Gallop (@adailysomething) on behalf of ALDI

I helped a 55+ Adult move from his two-story house to a lovely updated mobile home in a 55+ park and he is quite satisfied. I helped a young family in Watsonville purchase a mobile home. I’m currently in escrow on a lovely mobile home in Aptos Pines, where you own the land, for a young mother of three. And I helped an over-the-hill buyer purchase a dream home-away-from-home condo in Rio Del Mar. Whether it is a mobile home ($260,000-Watsonville, $443,000-Aptos 55+, $565,000-Aptos Pines) or a beachfront condo (240 Rio Del Mar #J - $1,099,000), or a Single Family Home or Town Home, I love helping buyers to get the results they want and deserve.

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Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 10-12 minutes per pound of ham

Ham 1 Appleton Farms Spiral Cut Double Glazed Brown Sugar Ham (about 4 pounds), reserving liquid Glaze 1 /2 cup Intermingle Red Blend wine 1 /4 cup Nature’s Nectar orange juice 1 /4 cup Specially Selected 100% Pure Maple Syrup 1 /2 cup Simply Nature Organic Light Brown Sugar 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary 1 dash salt 2 tablespoons Burman’s Dijon Mustard To make ham: Heat oven to 325 F. Place ham in roasting pan on rack. Pour reserved liquid over ham and cover tightly with foil. Bake 10-12 minutes per pound.

To make glaze: In small pan, combine wine, orange juice, syrup, brown sugar, rosemary and salt. Heat to boil then lower to rapid simmer until mixture begins to thicken and reduce, about 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove from heat and whisk in mustard.

When ham is 10 minutes from being done, remove from oven and increase temperature to 400 F. Remove foil and brush ham thoroughly with glaze.

Place ham back in oven, uncovered, about 10 minutes, or until ham reaches internal temperature of 140 F. Remove ham from oven and let sit 10 minutes. Slice and serve.

Mini Blueberry Chocolate Tart Recipe courtesy of Chef Michelle ALDI Test Kitchen Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 17 minutes • Servings: 12

1 Bake House Creations Pie Crust 11/2 tablespoons Sweet Additions Stevia No Calorie Sweetener 1 cup fresh blueberries 1 Choceur Dark Chocolate Bar (2.64 ounces), chopped Heat oven to 400 F. Cut 1-2 sheets of parchment paper into 5-by-5-inch squares.

Line each cup of 12-cup muffin pan with one square of parchment paper.

Roll out pie crust and cut 12 circles, 2 inches each, with cookie cutter. Press each circle into lined muffin cup.

In medium bowl, combine sweetener, blueberries and chocolate. Divide mixture among pie crusts.

Bake 17 minutes until chocolate melts.

Allow to cool and serve.

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COMMUNITY NEWS

Celebrating Flowers Two Local Authors to Hold Joint Event at Bookshop Santa Cruz

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wo celebrated local authors known for their knowledge and celebration of flowers will join forces for a dual event celebrating the release of their new books, May 8 at the Bookshop Santa Cruz.

The event, “Cassie Winslow and Teresa Sabankaya — The Power of Flowers: A Floral Adventure” will be held at 7 p.m.

Wednesday, May 8, 2019, at the bookshop, 1520 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz.

In “Floral Libations,” Winslow, founder and curator of Deco Tartelette, a celebration of color, taste, and resplendence, has curated a collection of 41 delightful recipes that combine the playful creativity of fashion, the deliciousness of food, and the beauty of flowers in one gorgeous glass. Whether you’re throwing a baby shower, hosting a Mother’s Day brunch, celebrating wedding, or simply entertaining guests, there’s something for everyone in “Floral Libations.”

In “The Posy Book,” Sabankaya,

7960 Soquel Drive  Aptos, CA 95003 N IO D F T F A EN S O M HI 0% T 1 R FO founder and creative director of Bonny Doon Garden Company, a full service floral design studio, Santa Cruz florist and botanical gift shop, shares what has become her signature — posies. Inspired by the Victorian-era language of flowers, a posy is a small, round bouquet of flowers, herbs, and plants meant to convey a message, such as dahlias for gratitude, sunflowers for adoration, or thyme for bravery; she shares her favorites for every occasion.

Sabankaya holds a greatly influential position as one of the most innovative florists in the San Francisco Bay Area. She has exhibited her floral art at the “Bouquets to Art” exhibition at De Young Museum in Golden Gate Park, the National Trust Filoli’s Estate in Woodside, and various floral design and garden shows. Her floral designs have become highly desirable due to their unique style of arranging and elegant garden appeal. Her designs carry a chic and nostalgic feel, like a just gathered from the garden bouquet of exquisite highend blooms. n ••• Both authors will share their expertise, hold a demonstration, and display samples.

For more information www.bookshop santacruz.com.

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BUSINESS PROFILE

Aptos Landscape and Supply

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By Edita McQuary

hird generation Santa Cruzan, Erik Santee, attended local schools and graduated with a Business Administration degree from UC Santa Barbara.

His family is well-known landscape and building supply company owners. As he readily admits, he was “born into the business.” He says he had the biggest sandboxes to play in of any kid he knew.

Married to a beautiful Brazilian woman, Ana, they are raising three children.

Their kids are now the fourth generation and “coming up into the business,” as Erik’s dad, Rick Santee of Central Home Supply says proudly.

In fact, his son Ryan, age 14, helps out on the weekends and younger brother Luke and sister Sophia also help in the family business after their homework is finished.

Erik has been running the store for 13 years and has 14 employees. He looks upon it as fun – making sure everything runs smoothly – and looks at troubling

situations as challenges, not problems. To help him with this “fun,” he hired Kasey Milligan as his store manager.

Many from Antolini Rockery know Kasey, also a local family man, where he worked for a long time. He has over 29 years of experience in the landscape construction business and worked himself “from the ground up” as one of the yard guys learning to drive forklifts and loaders at Antolini’s.

Aptos Landscape Supply is located on the site of the former Cabrillo Sand & Gravel Quarry, which was in operation from 1966 to 1990. Erik installed a sign on Freedom Boulevard that represents the company logo. The massive sign is hard to miss and is sure to be a landmark.

Now that the weather has calmed down a bit it is time to spruce up your yard.

Even though the drought seems like it is over, many households are redoing their yards to reflect minimal water usage. Aptos

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Erik Santee

Landscape Supply carries all that you need to redo the yard to your specifications.

They carry a beautiful and varied supply of gravel, flagstone, fieldstone, boulders, wall rock, slate, interlocking pavers, brick, and many more items.

Mulches, topsoil and retaining wall bricks are also available. Check out their new website www.aptoslandscapesupply.com for a complete list of what they carry.

Their large fleet of trucks can promptly deliver to anywhere in Bay Area. Want to place some large boulders throughout the landscape on your property? No problem. Aptos Landscape Supply can deliver them with a truck and forklift right to the spot where you want them!

This is a local, family owned company that prides itself on excellent customer service. Getting the right materials for the job, on time, with the lowest prices around is their standard operating practice. Aptos Landscape Supply also enjoys giving back to the community by donating to youth sports teams, schools and neighborhood gardens. n ••• Aptos Landscape Supply is located at 5035 Freedom Blvd. in Aptos. Telephone number is (831) 688-6211. Business Hours are Monday – Saturday, 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

COMMUNITY NEWS

Jails and Tails

DINNER

Cost is $20 donation for general admission, $15 for museum members.

Donation benefits the museum. Reservations are required. n ••• Call (831) 688-1467 for reservations or more information.

Tues: Mahi Mahi Tacos w/Mango Salsa Fresca

Chile Verde Enchiladas de Pollo con Mole Wed: Sand Dabs w/Garlic Tomatillo Sauce

Chile Verde Enchiladas de La Cocina Fresca Chicken, Beef or Cheese

Thur: Housemade Tamales Chicken or Pork

Chile Verde Ensalada del Mar Crab and Shrimp salad

Bring the family to Palapas for dinner Monday thru DINE FOR Thursday nights for our unique style of Mexican food and your children dine for free! *

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n the old days, where did we put scofflaws? Jails were invented for just that purpose. Listen to stories of the past and present and see historic photographs presented by Undersheriff Craig Wilson.

Jail tours will be offered to attendees at a later date.

“Jails and Tails” is part of the Aptos History Museum’s Coffee Tea and History series. The event takes place Saturday, March 23rd, from 2:30 - 4 p.m. at the Rio Sands Hotel community room at 116 Aptos Beach Drive.

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Coffee, Tea and History: an Aptos History Museum Fundraising Event

Great Reasons to Dine at Palapas

All special entrees $15.95 All specials dine in only including Kids Dine Free offer. *Offer is good for one child’s (under 12) menu item per entree purchased from our regular menu by an adult in party. Valid Monday thru Thursday except holidays. Expires 3-28-19.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR RTC Promoting Flawed Plan very month the Regional Transportation Commission puts out a press release promoting the benefits of the Rail-Trail and keeping the old tracks in place in hopes of a future passenger train in 2035. There are many citizens in Santa Cruz County that disagree with that agenda and believe that we are heading in the wrong direction. One organization has over ten thousand petitioners endorsing a different plan.

That organization is Santa Cruz County Greenway.

With the latest 7-5 vote to approve a long-term contract with a midwestern freight corporation to carry heavy commodities along the Watsonville-Santa Cruz corridor, many opponents believed that Greenway would quietly disband.

This is not true.

Greenway continues to promote its progressive vision for the corridor, blending bicyclists, pedestrians, E-bikes and newer zero-emission transit modalities in sharing the linear space.

Greenway supporters want an equitable, ecologically friendly, wide and safe, multi-use corridor that can be built quickly, inexpensively, and have a positive impact on the communities it traverses.

RTC studies show the lack of viability of a train in the three most fundamental measures: ridership, efficiency and cost. The current Rail-Trail plan exists only because of the train idea. Because the RTC plans to build

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Buzz Anderson the trail on the outer edge of the corridor it will be too narrow for commuter use, will detour in numerous locations onto busy streets, will not maintain a friendly 3% or less grade and will cost an astronomical amount of money.

(Construction estimates for the easiest 1.3-mile section went from 2.2 million dollars to 7 million dollars.)

There are much better ways to address the transportation issues in this county. The RTC needs to have a watchdog organization like Greenway to help insure that the best interests of our current and future citizens are being met. Please visit the Greenway website: sccgreenway.org.

Buzz Anderson, Lifelong resident of Mid-County, is one of ten thousand petition signers supporting the Greenway vision.

— Buzz Anderson, Aptos

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2019 Trailblazers Recognized

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he Trailblazers Awards recognize people in Santa Cruz County who, through their professional or personal efforts, are making extraordinary differences in the lives of women or girls.

Honorees are people who have made significant contributions to improving the lives of women or girls, as well as inspiring, empowering, and encouraging them.

Past Trailblazers have been recognized for their impact in a range of social, political, and economic issues affecting women, including in the areas of criminal and economic justice, education, prevention of violence against women and girls, women’s healthcare, political participation, and/or various organizations that support the interests of women or girls.

This year, the Women’s Commission is honoring the following four individuals for their commitment to improving the lives of women and girls in Santa Cruz County:

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argaret Cariño-Condon: Co-founder and Program Coordinator for Salud y Cariño (SyC) a local nonprofit whose mission is to “Open doors for girls to take action and gain confidence through physical activity and Margaret Cariño-Condon healthy choices to live their best lives now and in the future”.

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asey Coonerty-Protti: Owner of Bookshop Santa Cruz and Co-Founder of the Alliance of Women Entrepreneurs dedicated to creating community in downtown Santa Cruz by shining a light on the unique leadership and community-building strength of local women business owners.

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icole Keadle: Member of the Justice and Gender Advisory Task Force, and advocate and role model to women involved with the criminal justice system.

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lara Minor: Owner of Minorsan, empowering women and girls through self-defense and fitness for more than 33 years.

The Trailblazers Awards will be presented during the Santa Cruz County Clara Minor Board of Supervisors meeting, (701 Ocean Street, Fifth Floor, Board Chambers, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060) at 9:00 AM on March 26, 2019, immediately followed by a celebration reception in the Fifth Floor Coastlines Conference Room. n ••• For more information: www.sccwc.org

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BUSINESS PROFILE

Rainbow Carpets and Floors

50 Years of Family-Owned Quality Business and Service

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By Teresa Dance

ainbow Carpets and Floors celebrate fifty years of local business for good reason. Dean Sturtevant, its owner, said they keep customers happy and have only the best products. Ecologically Green products are the norm at Rainbow Carpets. The store sells and installs luxury hardwood, laminate, ceramic, tile and vinyl flooring as well as carpeting. The store carries a wide range of popular brands such as Armstrong, Mannington, Shaw, and Mohawk.

Dedicated customer service can be expected from its employees. They seek to understand the customer’s lifestyle and use that to create optimal home environments with the kind of flooring selected.

Rainbow Carpets’ goal is to make the lives of their customers easy as well as comfortable whether they live near the beach or in the city, whether they are in an agricultural setting or in an office.

Aside from relying on word of mouth referrals and personal relationships, Rainbow Carpets has set a goal to teach potential customers to “think outside the big box”, big box being large chain stores.

After all, Dean’s rallying cry is “Our local business cares.”

One customer remarked that she had been to several big stores in San Jose but Rainbow Carpets had better selections in less space.

Services include free estimates, free decorating services, discounts, and zero per cent financing–kinds of services that can only come from a small local business such as Rainbow Carpets.

The store also offers remnants of floor covering left after servicing commercial

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and residential places. “They are so nice and inexpensive,” said Dean. “It’s worth the drive from anywhere in the central coast.”

In the past, a bin was placed just outside of the store with remnants suitable for small spaces and fun decorating. But Rainbow Carpets’ business has grown so much and with it, the size and quantity of remnants offered.

“If you want our kind of service, you need to think outside the big box stores,” Dean said. “We have recently gone back to our company name Rainbow Carpets to better serve our community.” This move granted him the flexibility to accept large commercial work such as with West Marine.

Prior to this, Rainbow Carpets had closed their Santa Cruz and Gilroy locations to reduce their overhead and to lower prices. Dean proudly stated that such a strategy enabled him to “better serve our community on a much more personal basis.”

He smiled, saying, “We love to have a happy customer when it is all done.”

Fifty years — a remarkable milestone. “We are still here because we have always cared about our customers and the products we give them,” he said.

Dean and his wife Rochelle are

grateful to the community for their many years of loyalty. They can’t thank them enough except by being a small familyowned business that works its hardest in providing the best possible products and services for all their customers from Santa Cruz to Monterey. n ••• Rainbow Carpets and Flooring, 416 Airport Blvd. Watsonville, CA 95076. Phone: (831) 728-3131. Hours: Mon –Fri 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sat 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed on Sundays

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Dignity Health Events: March 2019 Options for Neck and Back Pain t the Options for Neck and Back Pain event in the Dominican Hospital Education Center on Thursday, March 21 from 6 to 7:30 p.m., experts from the Dominican Hospital team and local surgeons will discuss options to address back and neck pain discomfort and improve quality of life, including the latest surgical techniques.

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There will be an opportunity to ask specific questions of the healthcare providers, and also to visit with local community health and wellness providers that will support your weight loss plan. 5:308:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 26, at the Hotel Paradox, 611 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz.

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Superior Court judge decided to set aside the County’s approval of a proposed Nissan auto dealership at 41st Avenue and Soquel Drive because the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) was flawed.

Judge Paul Burdick ruled, on March 8, that the EIR failed to satisfy the informational purpose of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), adding that the County committed a preju-

dicial abuse of discretion by certifying the EIR. The ruling favors Sustainable Soquel, the group that sued the County. Burdick said that the County’s EIR failed to discuss and analyze a range of reasonable alternatives that could avoid or reduce the development’s potential negative impacts, including intensified traffic congestion.

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LOCAL SPORTS

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he Central Coast Section has announced the recipients of the CCS Scholar-Athlete Scholarships for the 2018-2019 school year.

These exceptional student-athletes were nominated by their schools and put forth to their leagues for selection. Below are the local scholarship winners, who will each receive a $500 scholarship at the CCS Scholar-Athlete Awards Breakfast: Hannah Hocom, Aptos High School Maxwell Pepperdine, Aptos High School ••• Joyce Ridgway Memorial Scholarship oyce Ridgway served as a leader in the development of Women’s sports in the CCS and the CIF.

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Due to her tireless determination and dedication to enhance and expand the opportunities for girls in sport, a scholarship is offered annually to a deserving female high school senior who exemplifies the characteristics of leadership, determination, dedication, self- sacrifice and integrity that is reflective of Joyce Ridgway’s character and contributions.

The following exceptional female student-athlete will be honored at the Scholar-Athlete Awards Breakfast as the winner of the $500 Joyce Ridgway Memorial Scholarship: Christina Chagnon, Salinas High School Grace Bailey, Soquel High School ••• For more information: cifccs.org

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22. Feedbag morsel 23. Mountain climber’s tool 26. Overplay in front of audience 30. Negative conjunction 31. Within a building 34. Leafy green 35. Captain America actor 37. Party bowlful 38. Dictum, pl.

39. Network of nerves 40. Native Americans of the Pacific Northwest 42. “To ____ is human” 43. *#23 Across victim 45. Like a human 47. “Never ____ never” 48. Raccoon’s South American cousin 50. Mount Olympus’ famous dweller

52. *Manhattan Project site 55. Does like a sponge 56. Horizontal wall beam 57. Pelvic parts 59. Actress Parker 60. Geologic time divisions 61. Steve Urkel, e.g.

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33. Black gold 36. Miniature Japanese carving 38. Hindu garment 40. Blue overhead 41. Intelligence 44. Impudent 46. Horse-involved activity 48. Man-made stone pile 49. Ladies’ fingers 50. *Popular 1940s suit 51. “Ill at ____” 52. Type of molding 53. High school club 54. Ireland’s previous name 55. Hot springs 58. Wood-shaping tool © Statepoint Media

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Drug Effects in the Aging Body Ron Conte, Pharm.D.

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s I realize the ways my own body is aging, I have thought about how both the desired and undesired effects from drug therapy may be altered. For example, if I take an antihistamine for my seasonal allergy, will I get the same effects as when I was in my 30’s? At my age now, will there be more exaggerated side effects, more harmful effects than when I was younger?

The effects of some drugs do change from the time we are infants to adolescence, then from young adulthood to midlife, and finally as older adults. The World Health Organization (WHO) has gratefully classified the elderly into a few categories: “young” old are the years from 60 to 80 while 80 to 100 years of age are referred to as the “oldest” old.

Those who reach 100 years of age and beyond are classified as “centenarians”. I use the word ‘gratefully’ because I am still classified as “young” old.

The desired effects from drugs are dependent upon many processes within the human body. As we age, some oral meds may not be adequately absorbed.

The aging blood (circulatory) system may not be able to transport a med in sufficient amounts.

Various organ systems, e.g., lungs, liver, kidneys, etc., may not be able to accept or eliminate a med efficiently. With any of these organ systems having moderate to

vigorously after months to years of no exercise, are at risk of causing more harm to our bodies; best to start with moderation

severe dysfunction, drug effects may be altered. These and additional changes in body systems as we age are known as geriatric pharmacokinetics.

If you remember my 2018 article about A Drug’s Journey Through the Human Body, the journey includes drug absorption, metabolism, distribution, and elimination processes. Changes as we age in any of these processes are unique for each of us. In addition, it is well known that stressors to the body accelerate decline in function of various body systems.

The more common stressors are illnesses, medications, significant life changes, and sudden changes in physical demand. No one stressor alone will determine how the body will age. Let me

“No Deal” from page 23 Auto dealer and Pebble Beach resident Don Groppetti, who proposed the project, and the County of Santa Cruz will have to submit a revised EIR if Groppetti chooses to continue the project, according to the ruling.

CEQA guidelines state, “A project may not be approved as submitted if feasible alternatives (or mitigations) are not able to substantially lessen the significant environmental effects of the project.”

Burdick said that the alternatives selected by the County were flawed for numerous reasons and failed to satisfy both the procedural and substantive requirements of CEQA. Groppetti owns six auto dealerships in Visalia, including one Nissan dealership, along with another Nissan dealership in Gilroy.

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provide you with single examples of these stressors: Illness: with kidney dysfunction, toxins and drugs may not be adequately eliminated from the body, causing harm or cell death to other systems Medication: some drugs decrease blood (white) cells as a side effect, making it more difficult to ward off harmful bacteria and viruses; resultant infections may be severe enough to decrease one’s lifespan Significant Life Change: death of a loved one is one example; from my personal experience, my dad died just three months after my mom had passed Sudden Changes in Physical Demand: those of us who choose to exercise

There are hundreds of examples of how stressors may modify a lifespan. But let us also keep in mind how body systems do age over a lifetime. At the age of thirty, the heart is capable of pumping ten times more than what is usually needed daily.

Each year thereafter, that reserve decreases by 1%.

Liver cells over decades do not work as effectively as when we are younger. This usually results in protracted drug metabolism and more drug toxicity for older adults. Many drugs are stored in body fat then released over time.

From 25 to 75 years of age body fat may double. Therefore, drug amounts released from fat tissue may be slower resulting in a longer duration of drug effects including side effects.

As for muscle mass, most of us will experience a decrease in our twilight years. This results in a corresponding decrease in body weight. And, since many drug dosages are weight-based, a dosing regimen may need to be decreased as we age. n ••• Due to limited column space, I have barely touched the surface of this topic. If you seek additional information on this or any drug topic, you may contact me at my email address: rrxconte@gmail.com

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Priority No. 1 Is Sales

By Ron Kustek

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oes Everyone In Your Company Know How To Sell?

We’ve all heard of something ‘flying off the shelf’ or that ‘it sells itself’.

For those of us involved in any small business on a daily basis, we know these sayings just aren’t true. Whether you’re selling coffee or clothing, you likely have daily targets for sales that you’d like to reach or exceed. And since those sales don’t just happen, the number one focus of every owner, manager and employee should be selling.

Selling is a little like dating — there are lots of choices out there for people, so why should they choose you — i.e., your service or product? You may have the best “X” with the highest quality backed by the greatest service at the most competitive price — but what if that’s not what the customer wants or needs?

Sometimes selling takes on the form of target practice. We’ve all been in situations

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where a well-intentioned sales person starts telling us all about something that they’re excited about or what we may be interested in. They go on about why we should have it, how it will make us feel or look — all the while not even knowing if we either want or need the item, which we may have just casually glanced at or picked off the shelf to look at for some reason.

I like to eliminate the word ‘selling’ and instead replace it with ‘helping’.

And part of helping is knowing what your customers actually need help with — is it a decision based on price or convenience, or are they looking to take a selfie with an item that will get them attention? The more we ask questions that help to uncover what a potential customer is in the mood for or actually looking for, the greater the likelihood that you’ll be able to help them with their purchase.

People who go to a restaurant are obviously hungry — but how hungry are

they? If we only ask some questions with a smile, like how hungry are they or what they’re in the mood for, or even if they’ve been here before and had a favorite dish it gives us more information than walking up to a table and blandly asking ‘how can I help you?’ We may be able to help them experience a new dish, or an additional appetizer, or desert, or, iced tea instead of tap water - all higher-margin items, which help the restaurant, reach its daily goals.

You may be answering the phone to a spa that offers massage and facials. Asking the person on the other line a few helpful questions about what they’re wanting to experience may uncover that they’re now considering making a visit to your location more of an event, more of a special occasion, or perhaps a celebration. Engaging with them on the phone to ask if they want to bring a friend along where they could get a couples massage together in the same room — just doubled your purchase transaction, and more importantly, helped the person with more of an experience that they’ll be

looking forward to and talking about long after they’ve enjoyed the day at your spa.

The point is, that unless everyone in your business is focused on learning more about your customers by actually talking with them and truly listening to what they’re saying and telling you, then you’re not optimizing each and every opportunity to truly help someone or provide the best customer experience, as both will help you reach your #1 priority: sales - the result of listening to and focusing on the customer!

••• Ron Kustek is a Business Instructor at Cabrillo College in Aptos, California.

Workaholism: A Growing Problem

n a couple’s counseling session, Dolores accused her husband, Perry, of workaholism. His immediate response was, “Yes, I’m a workaholic.” Joyce and I were surprised at the actual pride revealed in his voice. He continued, “I’m a creative man, an entrepreneur. I thrive on juggling many projects.”

Dolores countered, “Yes, Perry does many things, and provides plenty of money for the family, but he’s gone practically all the time. And when he’s home, it feels like it’s just his body that’s home. The rest of him is still at work, even on the weekends. We had one three-day vacation as a family in a whole year,

and he was on his phone most of the time. He wants to have sex with me, but I just can’t. I don’t feel like he’s with me. I can’t go on like this anymore.

Before smartphones, tablets, and other portable devices, people used to work hard at their jobs, but then come home to relax.

Farmers, for example, could put in very long hours, but when they were home, there was no more work to be done. And when they were away from their farms on vacation, there was nothing to do but be on vacation. Same with most kinds of work. Workaholism has always existed, but now in the communication age, people can now work from anywhere, night or day. The problem seems to be escalating.

So what’s the difference between working hard and workaholism? When does hard work become pathological? The answer lies in understanding addiction. Workaholics think they are in control of their lives, but their lives are actually out of control. Work, like any addiction, is an escape or distraction from feelings. Workaholics don’t take proper care of themselves or their families (and no amount of money can make up for this). They don’t know how to rest or relax.

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Although workaholism is not yet recognized as a medical condition by the American Psychiatric Association’s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, it can be crippling. And here’s a surprise. A recent summary of the existing research into workaholism by the University of Georgia showed that workaholics are less productive than colleagues with a healthier attitude and approach to work. Their stress levels are higher and their quality of work is often lower.

Work addicts do not really enjoy their work. Work is more of a compulsion than a pleasure. In other words, they work because they feel like they should be working. When they are not working, they feel anxious or depressed. Work, like a drug, merely covers up this anxiety or depression.

Of course, workaholism is a spectrum. It ranges from mildly to severely disabling. But, as often happens with addiction, it can be a slippery slope, and progress to a more severe form before you know it.

I remember when our kids were little; Joyce and I had divided roles. She spent most of the time with the children and I spent most of the time in my office. I realize now my

symptoms of workaholism. I was spending more and more time in the office, and enjoying it less and less.

Finally, after missing many dinners with my family, Joyce put her foot down. Actually both feet. She was fed up. She gave me an ultimatum, “Barry, the next time you are going to miss dinner, don’t come home! You can spend the night in the office.”

And that worked like a charm! I never missed dinner again. It was a wakeup call for me.

Joyce could have been the codependent match to my addiction. She could have said, “Barry, I understand how hard you’re working. Me and the children will be patient and take however little we can get from you.”

That would only have enabled my addiction, and it probably would have gotten worse.

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Your March Horoscope Times Publishing Group, Inc. Aries (March 21-April 20)

Unconventional love is in the air as March begins. Keeping your independence, whether in a relationship or not, is important to your feelings. You’ll find a way to make whatever comes your way succeed. You find yourself motivated to accomplish short-term goals mid-month. No time to waist, lots to get done and you’re ready to do it. You find your attention to detail focusing as the month comes to a close. You can’t stop thinking about your interests, so you might as well work on your projects until you’re done.

Taurus (April 21-May 21)

Keeping everyone (and yourself) in the loop is a problem early in the month, and technology isn’t your friend.

Whether it’s your job or love life, keep your cool until you can reestablish proper communications. Mid-month is the time to make your move. Whether the goal is a financial decision or move on a relationship, now is the time to decide and take action. Late in March you find a need to keep your emotions in check, even while someone close to you is trying to force them out of control. This is not the time to let your guard down.

Gemini (May 22-June 21)

Communication is a struggle as the month begins, but it’s nothing you can’t handle. Keeping in touch with those you need too is definitely a priority. Mid-March finds you fighting against those who try to impede your march towards your goals. Keeping your spirits up and pushing through is the best tactic, and most frustrating for your nay-sayers. Late in the month things start to calm down, giving you a moment or two to relax, catch your breath and move forward once more with confidence.

Cancer (June 22-July 22)

Your internal alarms are blaring the first week of March — Keep your eyes and ears wide open for any problems coming your way. The better prepared you are, the less stress you’ll suffer to deal with the issues. Mid-month finds you inspired to tackle something you’ve been delaying. It no longer matters what was holding you back, now it’s time to move forward and get things done! Late in the month you realize something that’s important to you is in trouble. A relationship? A job? Now is the time to fight for what you want, before it’s too late.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 23)

Drama seems to have been in your life more than you’d like, and if anything it’s getting more intense as the month begins. If you were ever going to step back, take a deep breath and try to deal with it all calmly, now is the time. You find success mid-month, but don’t let the compliments (that you rightly deserve of course) go to your head. That’s when things will turn for the worse. Late in March you’ll be faced with some important fiscal choices. Make sure you don’t let any of them slip past your attentions. Seeing the whole picture and acting upon what you see is important for your financial health.

Virgo (Aug. 24-Sep. 22)

If you can be accused of anything, it’s being tidy to a fault, and that may cause you problems early in the month. But keeping your cool as you deal with any surprises that need addressing will help you get through these moments. You have new ideas and future goals bubbling up mid-March; nothing can match your desire to succeed. But don’t let any setbacks stop you from continuing to reach for those goals. As the month comes to a close, you find it hard to focus on reality when your dreams are so tempting, but all confusion starts to clear in the final days, leaving you refreshed and ready to continue.

Libra (Sep. 23-Oct. 23)

Answers are hard to find as March begins. Whether business, family or romance, uncertainty seems to be staring you in the eye. It’s going to take some creativity and research to find the answers you need. Keeping your focus will be important mid-month. Be calm, careful and determined as you worth though your problems. Missing something now could be catastrophic. Late in the month brings some relaxation, and it’s a nice time to let some romance (or peace and quiet) into your life.

Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22)

Confusion and problems seem to be in the air as the month begins. It may be a good idea to put off anything that doesn’t HAVE to be done in the first half of the month, otherwise be careful with anything you do have to deal with right away. You feel extra confident and self-reliant mid-month. Now is the time to push forward with personal projects, and definitely not the time to ask for any help.

The chaotic nature of March continues until the end, making it hard to keep your focus on anything in particular.

Taking a moment or more to relax, settle your mind or just take time off could be beneficial.

Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21)

You’re open to new experiences as the month begins. New friends? Talk to strangers? Try a new thing? All on the table, so don’t hold back. The energy is still high mid-March, but it could lead to some excess. It’s okay to do things on a whim occasionally, but too much can lead to lots of things that just take up space.

Later in the month, something unexpected could bring down your mood. But all is not lost. If you keep your focus and maintain your drive, you could resolve the issue and regain your energy before the new month comes around.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 20)

Sometimes solutions seem just out of reach, and that’s how it feels as March begins. Continue to put your effort into finding them, but try not to let your emotions spin out of control while they elude you. Your problems seem to be lessening around mid-month, although they aren’t gone completely.

Keep your spirits up as you struggle towards answers. Things are finally coming together late in the month, making it a good time to check on your financial goals and set aside projects. Time to get back on the horse!

Aquarius (Jan 21-Feb. 18)

You’ll need to stay calm as your finances and schemes seem to be giving you problems as the month begins. Rushing to try and fix things without fully understanding what’s happening could potentially make things worse. Keep your cool and your patience and figure out what needs to be done and how long you’ll need to do it right. By mid-month you should be seeing the results and things should be on their way back to normal, if not actually improved! Late in March brings some happy surprises and new experiences. Take them all in and enjoy!

Pisces (Feb. 19-Mar. 20)

Things are rough early in the month. This may be a good time to take a break and leave your normal life behind a few days … or longer if you can. Opportunity seems to come for you mid-March, but it’s not going to catch you and drag you along. You have to be ready for it, reach out and grab hold.

Late in the month romance is on your mind. Are you with someone that treats you well and gives you what you need? Respects and adores you? If not, maybe it’s time to consider what’s best for you.

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Overview of Current Road Funding

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ecent storms have highlighted the challenges on our local roads - from potholes to mudslides to complete road failures. Often, I’m asked, “where do my taxes go?” “Why are the roads in the condition they are in?”

Here is an overview of our local roads, the costs to maintain them, their current conditions and where your taxes go: How large is the road network? here are approximately 600 centerline miles in the unincorporated county.

Centerline miles represent the total length of a given road from its starting point to its end point. Just to put it in perspective, this is about the same distance as driving Watsonville to Vancouver, Canada.

What are the current conditions of our roads? oads have different designations — such as arterials, collectors and local roads. An example of an arterial road would be Soquel or Freedom Blvd.

Collectors would include Sumner or Clubhouse and local roads are the roads you most likely live on (residential roads).

The Pavement Condition Index for arterials in the unincorporated county is 64. The PCI for collectors is 54 while the PCI for local/residential roads is the lowest at 40. The PCI is a score from 0-100 that gives you a sense of the condition of local roads - from failed to very good/new.

A score of over 70 is considered good and is significantly less expensive to maintain than a road that has fallen to an at risk, poor or failed category.

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a road in good condition than to repair and rebuild a road in poor condition. According to Public Works, here are the costs per mile for doing road work on a road in good, fair, poor and failed condition.

For a road in good condition, to do a single layer seal with no digouts, it costs approximately $141,000 per/mile. For a road in fair condition (with a PCI somewhere in the 50-70 range for example), it would cost about $352,000 per/mile for a multilayer seal with digout work.

This is the average range for our arterial roads.

For a road in poor condition, $563,000 per/mile and includes a full overlay and digouts. Many of our local roads and some of our collectors fall into this category. For a road in failed condition, which includes many roads in the rural areas (including the Aptos hills) as well as some of the agricultural areas in Corralitos and some local/residential roads the cost for full reconstruction is close to $1.1 million per/ mile.

What do my taxes go to? he county has a different funding structure than cities. Over half of all county revenues come from the state and federal government. These funds are generally pass-through funds to provide mandated services such as health programs or jail programs. These funds are restricted in their use and generally can’t be used for local road repairs.

Approximately 22 percent of the county revenue comes from local taxes.

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So what’s the solution to the problem of workaholism, in addition to having a loving spouse with healthy boundaries? Here are some suggestions: 1) Admit you have a problem. Unlike other addictions, like alcohol, drugs, gambling, sex, and eating, that are kept secret because of shame, workaholics can be even proud of their “hard work ethic.” Like any addiction, work addiction is multi-faceted, and must be approached in a number of ways.

The important thing to remember is you often cannot heal addiction by yourself.

2) Find a good therapist to uncover and heal the underlying issues. In the counseling sessions with Joyce and me, Perry made the important connection between his father’s insistence that he would

never amount to anything, and his compulsion to work. He was working to prove his father wrong. He is now attending Workaholics Anonymous meetings. And Dolores understood her own codependence and lack of healthy boundaries. She is now standing up for herself in the relationship.

3) Participate fully in Workaholics Anonymous. With growing awareness of the problem of work addiction, new groups are sprouting up more and more. Group support is just as important as individual support with a therapist. They are more effective combined. n ••• Joyce & Barry Vissell, a nurse/therapist and psychiatrist couple since 1964 are counselors near Santa Cruz, CA, who are widely regarded as among the worlds top experts on conscious relationship and personal growth. Visit their web site at SharedHeart.org.

Sugar is Truly a Sweety

ugar (ID #A255118) is a guinea pig that was surrendered to the Shelter in January with her 3 siblings. Sugar is definitely the right name for this little sweetie. Shy but curious, she has come out of her shell since arriving at the Shelter.

Volunteers set up obstacles for her to explore and climb on when she is taken out of her kennel and she thoroughly enjoys running around and interacting with people. The Shelter also has hamsters, birds and rabbits that are available for adoption. Come meet Sugar or one of our other “pocket pets” today!

Sugar is a white guinea pig, estimated to be 1 years old.

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

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“Roads Funding” from page 26 And while property taxes make up about half of that 22 percent, only 13 cents of every property tax dollar goes to the County. This means, for every dollar of property tax you pay, only 13 cents goes to the County for services.

So where does the rest of your property tax go to? The largest share, about 57% goes to schools while another 18% goes to local special districts, cities and the libraries.

Why does such a small amount stay with the county? The distribution is determined based on what our county was collecting the year before Prop. 13 were passed. This means that some counties, such as Santa Clara and San Mateo, keep between 2 and 4 times what we can keep.

What about Measure D and SB 1 funding? or our district Measure D funding (depending upon how sales taxes do in a given year) brings in approximately $900,000/year for local roads. This is a significant infusion that wasn’t available before its passage. As you can see on the cost for roadwork above, it makes it hard to do reconstruction work on failed roads but it does help improve roads that are at-risk or improve roads that are in poor condition.

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This past year a number of roads in La Selva were done via Measure D funding.

Measure D (county wide) is anticipated to bring in about $2.7 million in funding.

While SB 1 (gas tax) funding is currently being used for major storm damage repairs, at its peak in a few years it’s estimated to bring in about $4 million in new money to the entire unincorporated area.

Additionally, the County averages at least $1 million/year in state and federal grant funding and more funds come from a refuse vehicle impact fee and more.

Overall, it’s estimated that about $8 million per/year on average will be brought in for the 600-centerline miles of road.

According to Public Works there are currently about $267 million in needs for the local roads, which will grow as some roads have conditions that are worsening.

If you have a pothole or non-emergency road issue you can submit service requests through the County’s free mobile app, Citizen Connect, available on the app store or Google Play, online via the Public Works Department’s website (found via www.santacruzcounty.us) or by calling 454-2160. n ••• As always, if you have any questions about this or any other issue please feels free to contact me at 454-2200.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Saturday March 23 JAILS AND TALES 2:30 – 4 p.m., Rio Sands Community Room, 116 Aptos Beach Drive The History of Our Local Jails with Tales of the Past, Presented by Undersheriff Craig Wilson. $20 General Admission, $15 Members. Proceeds Benefits the Aptos History Musuem Reservations required. 831-688-1467

Sunday April 14 11TH ANNUAL FASHION SHOW! 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.

It’s High Time for tea and fashion! Dust off your hats and sun dresses and enjoy an afternoon with your best friends at the beautiful Seascape Beach Resort.

Shop & sip at the hottest trunk show of the year!

Enjoy the fashion show featuring all the latest spring trends from local stores. Local vendors, local fashionfor the locals, joins us!

For Details Call: 831-688-1467. Limited Vendors, Stores & Model Spots Available – Call us Today!

Wednesday May 22 30TH ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT 1-7 p.m., Seascape Golf Club Golfers dust off those clubs, business owners enjoy a day team building, vendors enjoy a business day out on the green. The day includes entertainment on the course, networking with other business professionals in the area, lunch, snacks, drinks, prizes, and ends with an award ceremony dinner.

Come promote your business on the course! We hope to see you there!

Cost: $150

ANNOUNCEMENTS SHOWTIME FOR LOCAL ARTIST Through February, Showtime Pizza, 7960 Soquel Drive, Aptos Local Artist Becky Olvera Schultz is showing her Native American-inspired clay/mixed-media art exhibit now at Showtime Pizza in Aptos. The exhibit will remain on display until the end of February.

An award-winning artist, her work has been in galleries across American and featured in international magazines like Cowboys & Indians, Native Peoples and Wild West Magazine.

For more information visit www.native-expressions.com JEWEL THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS: RED VELVET Ongoing thru Feb 17, Colligan Theatre 1010 River Street, SC This stirring drama transports audiences to the turbulent backstage world of London’s Theatre Royal in the early 1800s. Edmund Kean, the greatest actor of his generation, has taken ill and can’t go on tonight as Othello, leaving his company in disarray.

A young American actor named Ira Aldridge arrives to step into the role, but no black man has ever played Othello on the English stage. His groundbreaking performance upends stage tradition and changes the lives of everyone involved.

Lolita Chakrabarti’s multi-award-winning play uncovers the fascinating true story of a pivotal figure in theatre history. By Lolita Chakrabarti and directed by Bob Rumsby.

For showtimes and other information, visit jeweltheatre.net or call 831-425-7506 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.

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.

Registration required. Call 457-2273 for more information and to register. No cost to attend. www.womencaresantacruz.org Mondays & Wednesdays 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

Monarca, 233 E. Lake Avenue, Watsonville (831) 722-4532 English – Wednesdays 6:00-7:30 p.m. Monarch Services, 1590 Seabright Avenue, SC (831) 425-4030 For more information, visit www.monarchscc.org 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

Wednesdays CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP SANTA CRUZ 1st & 3rd Wednesdays: 5:30-7 p.m.

2nd & 4th Wednesdays: 2-3:30 p.m.

Alzheimer’s Association, 550 Water Street, Ste L2, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 If you have a family member who has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia, a careWRITING/DISCUSSION MEETING giver support group can offer you an opportunity to find 6:30-7:30 p.m., Christ Lutheran Church, Gazebo Room, out more about available community resources, learn Weekdays 10707 Soquel Dr., Aptos, CA 95003 (At Hwy One and from others who are going through similar experiences, CASA ORIENTATIONS TO BECOME ADVOCATES FOR Freedom Blvd) and obtain additional educational materials.

CHILDREN Do you have a problem with food? Please check out our Our evening Santa Cruz caregiver support group meets free, friendly 12-Step support group with the solution. on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month, and our CASA empowers volunteers to directly influence life-changing decisions affecting children in foster care. All teens and adults welcome! afternoon Santa Cruz caregiver support group meets Court appointed special advocates are everyday people For current times and locations of other meetings: www. on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month. No fee. that, with just a few hours a week can have a lifetime of santacruzoa.org/meetings. Or call our Hotline at (831) Open to family members. impact for a child who has been abused or neglected.

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For more information about this and other support groups in the area, please call 800.272.3900 More info www.casaofsantacruz.org or call (831) 761BINGO 2956 XT.102 Second Wednesdays Mondays SANTA CRUZ SONS IN RETIREMENT MONTHLY MEETING CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP Noon, Elks Lodge at 150 Jewell St. 12-1 p.m., PAMF, 2850 Commercial Crossing, SC This statewide group of retired men invites you to Katz Cancer Center, PAMF and Hospice of Santa Cruz be our guest at our monthly luncheon. You’ll meet County invite you to attend a Caregiver Support Group kindred spirits, have a fine lunch and learn something for those caring for someone with a serious illness. new from a top notch guest speaker.

When a loved one is seriously ill, it can be a challenge Cost: $18. RSVP at 479-7096 for the entire family. In this ongoing support group, we will share stories, learn tools for coping and receive Second and Fourth Wednesdays support from people who care.

Contact Hospice of Santa Cruz County Grief Support Program.

WELLNESS ON THE CANCER JOURNEY (831) 430-3078 11-12:30 pm, Old Soquel Plaza Learn how to safely support your body and emotions Second and Fourth Mondays through the journey of Cancer — from diagnosis SANTA CRUZ CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP to softening the impact of chemo, radiation, and 2:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m., Alzheimer’s Association, 550 Water recovering well from surgery.

Street, Ste. L2, Santa Cruz We’ll address nausea, low energy, weakness, digestion, immune support, grief, stress and more.

If you have a family member who has been 6:30 p.m. Santa Cruz Elks Lodge, 150 Jewell St. diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or a related Feel free to bring your partner or care team to this free BINGO EVERY TUESDAY. Buy-in begins at $21. The dementia, a caregiver support group can offer you class. Please come fed; water is available.

Snack Bar is open with goodies and dinner specials. an opportunity to find out more about available Limited Seats. Please register all attendees on Eventbrite — community resources, learn from others who are Wellness on the Cancer Journey or call 831-254-3270 to BUSINESS DEBTORS ANONYMOUS going through similar experiences, and obtain RSVP. Address given upon registration receipt.

5:15-6:30pm, Calvary Episcopal Church, Parish Hall, 532 additional educational materials. Open to family Center Street, Santa Cruz. members, no fee.

ADHD SUPPORT GROUP For more information about this and other support groups We specifically focus on recovering from debting on 6:30-8 p.m., Aptos Fire Station, 6934 Soquel Drive, Aptos one’s business. in the area, please call 800.272.3900 The Santa Cruz/Monterey Bay Branch of CHADD hosts For more information: 831-425-3272. monthly support group meetings for anyone who would Mondays & Tuesdays like to learn more about ADHD or has questions or Tuesdays & Wednesdays concerns. Come share with those who understand.

WOMENCARE ARM-IN-ARM SURVIVORS SUPPORT GROUPS Second Wednesdays’ meeting is for parents of 12:30 - 2 p.m.

Monarch Services offers a safe space to meet other children, teens, and young adults with ADHD. The WomenCARE ARM-in-ARM support group for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and group for adults with ADHD, spouses, partners of women with advanced, recurrent and metastatic human trafficking survivors, and to listen or share someone with ADHD meets fourth Wednesdays of cancers. Meets weekly Mondays & Tuesdays, with experiences. Childcare provided on site. every month. a separate meeting every First and Third Tuesday Spanish – Tuesdays 6:00-7:30 p.m. Servicios Judy Brenis: jbbrenis@comcast.net, or call 831-818-9619. every month.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR join. Just come to a meeting. You will hear others, who are going through similar problems, talk about how they cope and find recovery.

To locate additional times and locations of meetings, please go to our website at www.nar-anon.org.

ONGOING EVENTS CONT. Last Wednesdays Each Month SANTA CRUZ COUNTY PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP 7-9 p.m., Katz Cancer Resource Center, 3150 Mission Dr Santa Cruz County Prostate Cancer Support Group has been an active group for over 20 years in the community.

First meeting of 2018 will be February 28th.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH BIBLE STUDY 9:45 a.m: Bible Study 11 a.m.: Worship 7565 Sunset Way, Aptos First Baptist Church of Aptos welcomes you to join their bible study and worship every Sunday.

Call (831) 688-5842 for more info

Thursdays FRIENDSHIP PUT TO MUSIC! 6:30 p.m., New Hall, La Selva Beach Club House, 3124 Estrella Ave. Classes every Thursday night. For more information call Sue Harris or Don Benson (831) 726-7053 or email at caller4u@att.net 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.

LACY J DALTON MUSICAL FUNDRAISER Thursday April 14 12 Noon, Bret Hart Hall, Roaring Camp Railroads, Felton Mark your calendars for a Lacy J Dalton musical fundraiser to benefit the Rotary Clubs of San Lorenzo Valley and Scotts Valley.

The event features live music by the Sada Springs Jug Band starting at noon, with no-host food trucks and a bar. The main show with Lacy J. will be from 2 to 5 p.m.

Tickets at lacyjdalton.brownpapertickets.com

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.

940 Disc Dr., SV • 85 Nielson St., Watsonville You must read music.

Hospice of Santa Cruz County is offering a drop-in grief support Call Teresa at 336-8637. group for adults grieving the death of a family member or a friend. This group is a place where you can share stories, learn Second and Fourth Thursdays tools for coping, and receive support from people who care.

CABRILLO HOST LIONS CLUB MEETINGS For more information, please call (831) 430-3000. Pre6:30 p.m., Aptos Village Park, 100 Aptos Creek Road. registration is required.

Want to make a difference in our community? Join the Cabrillo Lions Club twice every month and see what you First Fridays each month can do to help in Santa Cruz County.

FIRST FRIDAY ART TOUR Please RSVP cabrillolions@gmail.com The First Friday Art Tour is a Santa Cruz Institute of Contemporary Arts event, managed in conLast Thursdays each month junction with the participating art venues. The MONTHLY ARGENTINE TANGO AT STAR BENE event takes place year-round and illuminates ITALIAN/ARGENTINE RESTARANTE some of the most talented local artists from local galleries.

4:30pm-9:30pm, Star Bene Italian/Argentene Restarante, To find out where to participate in a First Friday art tour, visit 21245 East Cliff Dr. This is a night for true “Social Tango.” Order a wonderful firstfridaysantacruz.com (Most galleries are open 12-9 pm for First Friday viewings.) meal from the Star Bene Argentine Menu, (or their well known italian menu), and enjoy the ambiance of FRIDAY SHAKESPEARE CLUB Argentina and join us in a social tango dance to music from the Golden Age of Tango.

10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Peace United Church of Christ at 900 Private instruction and classes by arrangement. For more High Street, Santa Cruz information, call Michael (831) 239-2247.

Curious about Shakespeare? The Friday Shakespeare Club members discuss the life, times, and influence of Fridays William Shakespeare.

For information, call 831-684-2832, or go to fridayshakeNAR-ANON SCOTTS VALLEY 6:30 p.m., Camp Recovery Center (Bison Center Room), 3192 speare.org or facebook.com/fridayshakespeare.

Glen Canyon Road, Scotts Valley.

FRIDAY SHAKESPEARE CLUB Nar-Anon is a twelve step support group for families and friends of addicts. There are no dues or fees to join. Just come OF SANTA CRUZ 10 am - noon, Peace United Church, 909 High Street to a meeting. You will hear others, who are going through similar problems, talk about how they cope and find recovery. This is the oldest women’s club in Santa Cruz. The club To locate additional times and locations of meetings, please go meets to study the life, works and times of William Shakespeare. Members share group readings and to our website at www.nar-anon.org. insights, discuss history, and universal themes found in his plays and writings.

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First Sunday of Every Month SANTA CRUZ DINNER CLUB EVENT 5 p.m., various member homes throughout county 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 great opportunity to cook, to entertain, and to meet locals that share your interests.

Learn more about the SC Dinner Club and the fun we have by contacting Rhonda Mills at info@SantaCruzDinnerClub.com Third Sunday of Every Month SCIENCE SUNDAY Starts at 1 p.m., 100 Shaffer Road, Santa Cruz, 95060 Seymour Marine Discovery Center presents a public lecture from a marine scientist the third Sunday of every month. Topics are presented in an entertaining and easy-to-understand format, with up-to-date photos, video, and discussion.

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

Saturdays PILLS ANONYMOUS (PA) 8 a.m., Sutter Hospital, 2025 Soquel Ave The purpose of PA is to provide a safe, secure, and supportive place for people who are addicted to pills who DATED EVENTS want to get off of them. PA is offered all over the world. Sunday March 31 For questions, please contact Gary at (831)801-9578 or Kristin BASIC COMPOSTING WORKSHOP at (831)345-6515 1–3 p.m., Pinto Lake County Park, 1900 17th Ave Santa Cruz, CA 95062 SANTA CRUZ TENNIS CLUB This workshop will discuss the principles of 9 a.m., Soquel High School Tennis Courts composting kitchen and yard wastes using The nonprofit Santa Cruz Tennis Club meets every backyard bins and vermicomposting (worm Saturday morning at the Soquel High School courts composting) techniques. You will learn how beginning at 9:00 am. We play doubles and mixed composting will improve your soil and aid in the doubles, mostly at an intermediate level, and switch health of your plants and vegetables, as well as around the players every 45 minutes. Balls are provided. reducing waste going to the landfill. Hands-on $2 for first time visitors. workshops are led by a Certified Master Composter and Master Gardener Otis Johnson and Second Saturdays Each Month sponsored by the County of Santa Cruz Public 2ND SATURDAY ON THE FARM Works Department.

11 a.m.-3 p.m., Ag History Project Center at the Santa Cruz Upon completion of the workshop, GreenWaste County Fairgrounds Recovery customers are offered a free backyard Join us every 2nd Saturday on the Farm for free composting bin or worm bin. Non customers may family activities. Each month we select a new theme to purchase a bin a discounted price. highlight historical agriculture with games, activities, Space is limited; advance reservation required. Call (831) and demonstrations that relate. We often have guest 824-6484 or sign up online at goo.gl/Fw6BaK. After appearances from farm animals like llamas, draft submitting your request, you will be notified if you are horses, sheep, goats, chickens, rabbits, and more! You accepted in the workshop. are sure to find something fun and entertaining for the County of Santa Cruz Public Works. Call (831)824-6484 for whole family. more info.

Check our website and Facebook page for more details. FREE Sundays NAR-ANON SANTA CRUZ 6:30 p.m., Sutter Maternity & Surgery Center (Sutter Room), 2900 Chanticleer Avenue, Santa Cruz Nar-Anon is a twelve step support group for families and friends of addicts. There are no dues or fees to

Thursday April 25

TOP GUN JOB FAIR & BUSINESS EXPO 4-7 p.m., Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds Are you looking to connect with great customers and fabulous new employees? JOIN US! Presented by the Pajaro Valley Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture n

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very year at about this time, there is the same concern that it is too early to put summer or warm season vegetables into the garden. When the time comes, replacing warm season vegetables with winter or cool season vegetables will also seem to be too early. Nonetheless, it is best to start the transition early so the garden will be ready for production as the weather warms into spring.

Broccoli, cauliflower and cabbage that are in the garden now should have time to finish before warmer weather makes them bitter.

If the warm season vegetable plants that will be planted in their place are adaptable to it, and if the spacing is correct, they can be planted in amongst the cool season vegetables so that they will be ready to go when the outgoing vegetables get harvested.

Unlike most of the cool season vegetables, which are truly ‘vegetative’ vegetables, most of the warm season vegetables are actually fruits, which are why they start to develop in spring, and mature through summer.

Tomato, pepper, cucumber, eggplant, corn, bean and both summer and

winter squash are the most popular here. Most produce from spring to autumn. Some produce only once.

Corn and other vegetable plants that produce only once can be planted in phases every two weeks or so to prolong production. By the time one phase finishes, the next should be starting.

Corn is more efficiently pollinated, and therefore more productive, if grown in square blocks rather than in narrow rows. Corn and many warm season vegetables should be grown from seed sown directly.

However, tomato, pepper, eggplant and maybe zucchini and other squash can be planted as small plants from cell packs, because only a few of each type are needed. A cell pack of six or eight cost about the same as a packet of seed, but all the seed in the packet are not really necessary.

Besides, the small plants are less likely to be eaten by snails than newly germinating seedlings.

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Ripe red bell peppers are milder.

Summer veggies will enjoy warming weather.

annuum. They are the select few that lack capsaicin, which is what makes others so distinctly ‘hot’ and ‘spicy’. Most are quite mildly flavored. Green bell peppers, particularly those that are green because they are unripe, are generally bitterer and less sweet.

Bell peppers are warm season vegetables that get planted at the same time as tomato and eggplant, which they are incidentally related to. They are more productive where summer nights stay warm. In mild coastal climates, they are likely to start production later, or finish production sooner, than they would in warmer climates. They like warm sunshine, rich soil, and regularly watering.

The myth that green bell peppers are merely unripe red bell peppers is not completely untrue. They all start out green, and red bell peppers are often used green. Furthermore, most green bell peppers eventually turn red if they ripen enough. However, varieties that are grown as red bell peppers are different from varieties that are grown as green bell peppers.

Orange and yellow bell peppers are increasingly popular. Purple, brown and white bell peppers are still rather rare. Red and green are the most productive and easiest to grow. n ••• Horticulturist Tony Tomeo can be contacted at tonytomeo.com.

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