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Beehive, the 60s Musical, features over forty tunes that topped the charts in that remarkable decade, resulting in a high voltage, fast-paced and nostalgic look back at all the great female groups of that era. Full Story page 6
Local Fire Captain to Retire Aptos-La Selva’s Leader Served the Community for Four Decades By Ryan Peters, Aptos-La Selva Fire Protection District Every Firefighter, throughout a career and a lifetime, will have moments that define character, dedication, and commitment to public safety and community service. Fire Captain Greg Hansen, who is retiring in July after four decades of service, has made his indelible
mark in defining what it means to be a member of the Aptos-La Selva Fire District. His rules for each day have been simple: Provide the best possible service to anyone and everyone — without exception — and have fun doing it. ... continues on page 4
Welcome to Seacliff
There is a new mural going up in Seacliff on the wall in front of Sno-white Drive-In, across from Marianne’s Ice Cream. The idea of a ocean themed mural with Welcome to Seacliff came from local residents Ben Strock and Cole Strickland. Full Story page 5
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Cover Local Fire Captain to Retire: Aptos-La Selva’s Leader Served the Community for Four Decades, By Ryan Peters
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Community News Welcome to Seacliff: New Mural Greets Visitors Heading For The Beach Town, By Lori Landino Cabrillo Stage Presents: Beehive, The 60s Musical Dominican Renovation and Expansion Project: Bringing the Future of Health Care to Santa Cruz County • Laura Schmidt to Serve as Santa Cruz’s Interim Assistant City Manager Enforcement Fireworks Laws • Scholarships for AHS Students • Lavender Wands • New displays at Quail Hollow Ranch Visitor Center • Capitola Plein Air Calls For Artists! • When School Is Out, Summer Meals Are In! Santa Cruz Connect Turns 10: Hundreds of Homeless Guided to Resources and Services New Welcome Sign in Aptos Village • Santa Cruz County Probation Service Center is now Open County to Demonstrate New Voting System AHS Class of 2019 MVCS Class of 2019 We Pay to Spay Huskies!: Free Spay/Neuter & Microchip for Husky and Husky Mix Dogs • Young LEO Club Members Host Community Clean Up at Platforms Beach Oasis Honors Distinguished Students Locals Help To Install: City’s First Storm Drain Murals • Santa Cruz Offers Free Summer Tours of Recycling Center Cabrillo Lions Honor Veterans Seasonal Fire Restrictions Initiated AAUW Scholarships • Santa Cruz Public Libraries Summer Events: Family & Children Rare Beaked Whale Stranded at Scotts Creek Beach
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Monthly Horoscope • Page 26 – Your November Horoscope Community Calendar • Arts & Entertainment — Pages 28, 29
Featured Columnists 23 Drugs in Pregnancy, By Ron Conte 24 The Contingency Plan: For When Things Don’t Go As We Originally Planned, By Ron Kustek 25 Connecting Respect and Self-Respect: Part 2 of “How to Help Your Daughter Understand Consent”, By Trish Allison 26 A Gift Behind Every Disappointment, By Joyce and Barry Vissell 27 The Dog Days of Summer, By Lawrence A. Tartaglino 30 Updates on Happenings in Mid-County, By Zach Friend 31 Vines For Better Or Worse, By Tony Tomeo
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“Hansen Retires” from page 1 His love of the job has been infectious and, even after 43 years in public safety; he races his crew to the fire engine when a 911 call comes in. Many long time Aptos residents have probably met or seen Captain Hansen over the years. Whether it be through his teaching CPR at Aptos Junior High School, his early days Greg Hansen educating the public about fire safety as Captain H2O, or as a uniformed fixture standing watch on an emergency scene, he has made a massive impact for good in Aptos. I sat down with Captain Hansen and asked him to reflect on his career and what it means to retire after such a long and successful career. ••• Question: When did you begin your career in public safety? Captain Hansen: I began my career in May of 1977 as a Firefighter with the US Forest Service in the Shasta Trinity National Forest in Northern California. Q: It’s always interesting to find out how and when members of the Fire District first decided to commit to a life of service. What ultimately brought you to the Fire Service? CH: My Father unfortunately died when I was just five years old. Our nextdoor neighbor, Chuck Gamble, who was a member of the Los Angeles County Fire Department, slowly became my idol and Father figure. By the time I was twelve, because of him, I knew I wanted to work in the Fire Service. I figured if I could be half the man he was, I would be a good person. Q: As it was known years ago, what brought you to the Aptos Fire Department? CH: In 1980, I had left the Forest Service and was beginning work with the City of Marina Department of Public Safety, which deployed both Firefighters and Police Officers. I was scheduled to attend the Police Academy later that year. At that time I was residing in Aptos and really wanted to work in Santa Cruz County. Aptos Fire Department announced an opening for a Firefighter position and I applied for it. I officially began work with Aptos on October 15th, 1980.
Q: The Fire Service can be a dangerous profession. What is one of your more memorable experiences or calls? CH: I’d have to say one of the incidents that really affected me was the Kirkendall rescue. We responded to a young man who had been electrocuted by downed live power lines and was injured. He was unable to get away from the lines due to his injuries and was in danger of being electrocuted an additional time. I just made the decision to grab him and pull him to a safer location. It wasn’t necessarily the safest thing to do, but it was definitely the right thing to do. Q: You’ve served for over 4 decades, what will you miss the most? CH: I’ll miss the guys the most. This is a fun job and it’s a privilege to get to work with such amazing people. Getting to ride around in the fire engine is just plain fun. And, when I’m working in my garage on my off days, I still find I have to take a peek when another crew drives by in the engine with the red lights and siren going. Q: Once you settle into retirement, would you like to remain involved with the Fire Service as an instructor or advisor? CH: I’ll probably take some time for myself to transition away from the job, but I’d be interested to help the Fire Service improve in any way I can. Whether there’s an opportunity to provide instruction to new recruits, or serve as a member of a directing board, I feel there’s still plenty I can offer even as a retired Fire Captain. Q: Well, you’ve definitely earned the right to go and enjoy yourself. What do
I was scheduled to attend the Police Academy later [in 1980]. At that time I was residing in Aptos and really wanted to work in Santa Cruz County. Aptos Fire Department announced an opening for a Firefighter position and I applied for it. I officially began work with Aptos on October 15th, 1980.
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— Retiring Fire Captain Greg Hansen
you plan on doing with all your free time once you hang up your helmet and gear? CH: (Laughs) I’ll be working on little motorcycles and fixing things for people. Aside from that and more golf, I’ve begun building a new home in Scottsdale Arizona. I’ll always maintain a close bond with this community, even if I end up living in Arizona on a permanent basis. I’m thinking of taking some long road trips, maybe do some camping, follow the nice weather around. Q: Any parting words come to mind as you prepare for retirement on July 13th? CH: I’d say to my co-workers who’ll remain after I’m gone to just keep things fun, train and work hard, and to not take things too seriously. Remember to savor each shift and each year because this career goes by quickly. To the citizens: It’s been an honor to serve you. I soared under a lucky star so many years ago to have the privilege of working and living here. I’m so fortunate to have had this long career in the Fire Service and to be retiring healthy. Q: So, someone told me I’m talking to the Grand Marshall of the 2019 Aptos 4th of July Parade. We’re looking forward to seeing you lead out the Parade one last time. Any thoughts on being this year’s Grand Marshal? And, can we expect to see any gymnastics or backflips this year? CH: Well, I’m definitely honored. It’s always great to see the entire community come out and enjoy the holiday together. I just appreciate the opportunity to be involved and I’m flattered the Chamber of Commerce would want to recognize me. Once again, the 4th of July Parade is one of those small town events, which makes Aptos a special place. n ••• Greg Hansen retires on July 13th, 2019 after 39 years of service with the Aptos-La Selva Fire Protection District. Please help us celebrate his career by joining us at the Aptos 4th of July Parade as he leads the event as Grand Marshall. Please feel free to contact the Aptos-La Selva Fire District by visiting us at www.Aptosfire.com or call (831) 685-6690.
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Welcome to Seacliff
New Mural Greets Visitors Heading For The Beach Town
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here is a new mural going up in Seacliff on the wall in front of Sno-White Drive-In, across from Marianne’s Ice Cream. The idea of an ocean themed mural with the greeting ‘Welcome to Seacliff’ came from local residents Ben Strock and Cole Strickland. The esteemed artist chosen to create the mural is painter Amadeo Bachar. “The mural came to fruition from a joint vision I share with Cole Strickland to see the community of Seacliff and the Photo Credit: Amadeo Bachar ‘Downtown Business District’ develop into a better maintained coastal beach desti- Assistant Painter Yvonne Beyers Cole and Ben asked for an ocean scene, so nation,” said co-curator and businessman Ben Strock. “Cole and I have a goal of seven going into the mural are hand painted barred murals in the Downtown District, and this surf perch, pile perch, anchovies, bat ray, great is the third of the murals that is coming to white shark, cormorant, octopus, rockfish, life. Our vision is that through the public striped bass, barnacles, anemones and maybe art we have been organizing/sponsoring a harbor seal, peaking under the kelp. Strickland’s family has owned the we can have a hand in transforming a long time dilapidated neighborhood com- Forget Me Not boutique in Seacliff since 1977. mercial district that we love…” “After spending my entire life The artist, Amadeo Bachar, is a California native who studied studio art at growing up and living in Seacliff, I wanted UCSB and Cabrillo prior to pursuing a to develop a mural project that provided degree in Marine Biology at UCSC. After an incredible opportunity to showcase obtaining his degree, he applied and was and educate people about the history and beauty of our beaches, accepted to the prestigious wildlife, and Cement Ship,” UCSC Science Illustration Strickland said. “Our plan is Program. By 2008, Amadeo’s to create a story with these freelance illustration career murals through the eyes of took off - publishing work local muralists that will be with National Geographic, enjoyed for generations to Scientific American, US come, bringing about an Geological Survey, the awareness that comes from United Nations and the their visual beauty...and California Dept. of Fish and Muralist Amadeo Bachar protecting what we are all Wildlife. and his daughter Irma so fortunate to have in our “I decided it might be cool to incorporate a very localized community.” The mural project is supported and ecosystem of what you would find under and on the pilings of the pier leading out funded from the Strock Family, Cole to it,” Bachar explained about the vision Strickland, Zach Friend, Community for the mural. “It’s not to often you see Foundation of Santa Cruz, Seacliff Business the local species represented, so that was Partnership, and Santa Cruz County Parks and County Park Friends. Studio Abachar my goal.” Onlookers and passersby can watch is located in Aptos. n Amadeo as he hand paints the wall with ••• assistant Yvonne Beyers and his daughter For more information on the mural visit: Irma. www.abachar.com or email one@abachar.com
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COMMUNITY NEWS Cabrillo Stage Presents:
Beehive, The 60s Musical B eehive, the 60s Musical, features over forty tunes that topped the charts in that remarkable decade, resulting in a high voltage, fast-paced and nostalgic look back at all the great female groups of that era, such as the Supremes and the Shirelles, as well as individual artists as diverse as Leslie Gore, Dusty Springfield, Connie Francis, Aretha Franklin, Tina Turner and Janis Joplin. Cabrillo Stage vis- Gary John La Rosa iting director/choreographer Gary John La Rosa, of the New York theatre scene, believes “Beehive is first and foremost a celebration of women, friendship, and the music of a uniquely unforgettable decade.” Artistic Director, Jon Nordgren, had long been hoping to bring Mr. La Rosa to Santa Cruz to collaborate on a Cabrillo Stage production, and Beehive seemed the perfect fit. Raised in New York, Gary John
received a degree in dance from UCLA and subsequently performed in venues all over the world from Las Vegas to South Africa. However, his passion for musical theater eventually drew him back to The Big Apple, where he spent several years performing on Broadway, Off-Broadway, in Summer Stock, Regional Theatre, Opera and National Tours before deciding to direct and choreograph. Gary John feels setting the tone for Beehive, the 60s Musical is key. He requires truth and authenticity in every actor’s performance, and wants his cast to share an appreciation for the music and its origins. To this goal he furnished them with a comprehensive glossary and research notes and shared videos and movies from the period, explaining “one of the highlights of bringing Beehive to fruition has been exposing the actors to music that was before their time and seeing them approach the work with fervor and energy.” Historically, as the music reflects, a lot happened in the 60s. The beginning of the
decade brought us fun, innocent times and tunes such as My Boyfriend’s Back and Be My Baby. But soon the conflict in Vietnam overwhelmed the national consciousness, triggering an era of protest movements, Woodstock, drugs, sex and rock and roll, as well as the dawning of the civil rights and feminist movements. The changing music brought us Janis Joplin’s Me and Bobby McGee and Aretha Franklin’s Natural Woman. “It was a decade unlike any before” states La Rosa “but the music had a unique heart and soul that often gave us hope and made us pay attention.” Director La Rosa wants the audience to “feel the joy that this music can bring; feel exhilarated by the material and the performances and experience the power that music plays in our society.” He also hopes to evoke a little nostalgia – Where were you then? Who were you with? What did you do? How did you feel? He promises a highly entertaining show recalling old memories and creating new.
Beehive, The 60s Musical runs June 27th through July 14th at the Cabrillo Crocker Theater, 6500 Soquel Drive in Aptos. Evening performances begin at 7:30 p.m. and matinees at 2:00 p.m. Following the June 30th performance, join the Directors and Cast for a Q&A on Beehive. n ••• Tickets: www.cabrillostage.com or call the box office at 831-479-6154
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Dominican Renovation and Expansion Project
Bringing the Future of Health Care to Santa Cruz County
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ignity Health Dominican Hospital will undergo a $360 million renovation and expansion to ensure that the growing Santa Cruz County community can access world-class health care now and into the future. The project will allow for advanced technology, new state-of-the-art facilities, and even more innovative healing spaces. The Dominican Hospital Pavilion expansion and improvement project, slated to begin in late 2019, will add 84,000 square feet to the existing hospital— without increasing the hospital’s current footprint—and will include construction of a three-level parking garage with 410 parking spaces. “Dominican Hospital has been taking care of our community for generations, and this expansion will mean increased access to the most advanced health care available, right here in Santa Cruz,” said Nanette Mickiewicz, MD, Dominican Hospital President. “While we are still in the early stages of planning, we are excited about the improvements to care and convenience the Pavilion project will bring to our patients and visitors.” The Pavilion project will convert all semi-private patient rooms to private rooms, and create a new surgery department complete with larger operating rooms to accommodate more advanced
procedures and prepare for the technology of the future. Patient care will not be impacted by construction. The new structures will be energy efficient, with LED lighting for energy savings and highly directional light that does not contribute to light pollution. Landscaping will emphasize drought-resistant and native plants. The planning team also is exploring installation of solar power. Devenney Group, Ltd. will serve as the project architect, and McCarthy Building Companies will manage construction. Landscape architecture will be designed and installed by Joni L. Janecki and Associates. Hamilton Land Planning will oversee all aspects of project planning and management. The project is in the very earliest planning stages. A recent meeting with the hospital’s neighbors to gather feedback was the first step in the process. Dominican Hospital submitted a Design Permit and Planned Unit Development (PUD) permit application to the Santa Cruz County planning department on June 10. The project timeline is several years, but Dominican Hospital will prioritize construction of the parking garage, which may be complete as soon as 18 months after the project is approved by the county. While the majority of the project will be funded by Dignity Health, a portion will be raised
through a community campaign led by the Dominican Hospital Foundation. ••• Dignity Health Dominican Hospital has been caring for the Santa Cruz County community for more than 75 years. Dominican offers emergency services and is a Certified Stroke Center. Dominican’s services include the only comprehensive Cancer Center in Santa Cruz County, a Total Joint Replacement program, advanced neurological and endoscopic services, and an expert vascular team treating some of the most complex cardiac cases in the Monterey Bay area.
Dominican Hospital offers a comprehensive; Baby Friendly designated Birth Center, and provides an on-site Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) through a partnership with Stanford Children’s Health. Dominican has received national recognition for superior patient safety, cardiac care, and stroke treatment from Healthgrades, a leading provider of comprehensive information about physicians and hospitals. Dominican also has received several awards for environmental excellence. n ••• To learn more, please visit our website: dignityhealth.org/dominican.
Laura Schmidt to Serve as Santa Cruz’s Interim Assistant City Manager
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aura Schmidt, currently the Director Prior to Santa Cruz, she served as Chief of Information Technology for Information Management Officer for the City of Santa Cruz, has been Washoe County in Nevada. Schmidt appointed interim Assistant City Manager. also held senior positions in information technology and program manMs. Schmidt replaces Tina Shull, agement for several private who left the City May 30 to sector firms, including organizabecome City Manager for neightions such as Hewlett-Packard, boring Scotts Valley. PeopleSoft, Palm, and Andersen City Manager Martín Consulting. Bernal made the announcement Ms. Schmidt has a Bachelor Wednesday, “Laura comes with of Arts degree from University extensive background and expeof the Pacific and attended the rience in public and private sector Laura Schmidt prestigious Certified Government strategy, operations, organizational development and management of Chief Information Officers Program at the multi-million dollar projects. She has a Chapel Hill School of Government. She proven track record of working with teams lives with her family in Aptos. The City of Santa Cruz is the county to deliver on-going services and dynamic seat and largest city in Santa Cruz projects.” Schmidt joined the City in 2014. County. The City serves over 63,000 resi-
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dents with full services including police, utility, waste, recreation, and library programs. Santa Cruz is a Charter City
governed by a seven-member Council. n ••• For more info: www.cityofsantacruz.com
COMMUNITY BRIEFS Enforcement Fireworks Laws ireworks are illegal in the unincorporated Santa Cruz County. Despite being illegal in the County, fireworks are easily obtained, as they can be purchased legally in other jurisdictions. Santa Cruz County invites locals and visitors to celebrate the 4th of July with us, without fireworks. Every year, we get hundreds of 911 calls for fireworks. Many of the callers provide vague information and can strain the 911 reporting system and do not contain
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enough information for patrol response. To be effective, we need accurate information. Callers should be prepared to describe: • Specific location fireworks are being lit, not general areas of explosions. • Description of person(s) lighting the fireworks. • Specific dangers to property or people. Fireworks use and possession may subject violators to enhanced penalties. For more information: Santa Cruz County Sheriff (831) 454-7611 ••• Scholarships for AHS Students abrillo Host Lions Club of Aptos Awarded eight scholarships to graduating seniors at Aptos High. “Because their
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Lions Club Aptos High Scholarship Recipients (from left): Lion Bob Postle, Isabella Stephens, Connor Norwark, Marcos Reyes, Christian Marquez-Pacheco, Sonia Byington, Giselle Villanueva, Katie Basile, and Lion Neil Van Kaathoven. Mata Mendoza is not pictured.
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dedication to their future education, these students were each awarded a $1,000 scholarship,” said Lion Bob Postle. Lions Postle and Neil Van Kaathoven were the scholarship chairs for Aptos High. Contact 831-688-3356 for more info. ••• Lavender Wands or hundreds of years women have been making lavender wands (also called bottles or batons). It is a wonderful way for women to gather in the garden and make practical use of the flowers. The wands are used in chests, drawers, hung in closets or just put in vases as decoration. The lovely lavender scent lasts for months, and longer if you continue to rub it to crush the leaves inside. The Mid County Senior Center Gardeners will be holding classes on this ancient technique of wand making June 21 and 22nd. The cost of the class is a $20 donation to the Senior Center. All materials will be provided for up to 2 wands per person. The classes are held outside in the Gazebo area of the beautiful gardens starting at 10:00am and run until finished, usually by 12:00pm. Please sign up with Senior Center directly (831) 476-4711. It is always a great deal of fun, so please join us if you can. Come alone or bring a friend. For more information: https://www.midcountyseniorcenter.com/ ••• New displays at Quail Hollow Ranch Visitor Center riends of Quail Hollow Ranch announce the addition of a handsome Coyote and Fox to The Ranch House Visitor Center’s collection of taxidermy reptiles, amphibians and mammals. Both animals were found nearby on Quail Hollow Road. Visitors of all ages are encouraged to visit Quail Hollow Ranch and share in the wonder of seeing these animals up close. A big thanks to Richard Gurney of Watsonville for his highly skilled taxidermy services, Richard Bergman of Ben Lomond for his outstanding woodwork on the displays, and to all the members of Friends of Quail Hollow for their funding support. Quail Hollow Ranch occupies a unique position within the Santa Cruz County Parks Department, functioning as a Natural Reserve, to preserve and enhance the unique cultural and natural history and ecological resources of the area. The wildlife taxidermy exhibit enables students and the general public to learn about biodiversity, adaptations, and stewardship of natural resources. For more information: https://friendsofquailhollow.org •••
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Capitola Plein Air Calls For Artists! apitola Plein Air returns for the 5th annual Art Festival October 30th – November 3rd. This fall, forty professional artists will arrive in Capitola to paint en plein air all around Capitola… literally! Artists setup their easels on the wharf, shore, and streets of our beautiful town, to paint live for three days, followed by an exhibition sale. On Sunday, November 3rd you will find hundreds of paintings on display, for sale and entered into competition. At the exhibitions and sale you can take home a piece of Capitola culture and vote for your favorites for the People’s Choice Award. The first place piece will be purchased by the City of Capitola. Artists, must register by August 1st to paint! This is a juried show. For more information visit capitolapleinair.com and or Capitola Plein Air on Facebook. ••• When School Is Out, Summer Meals Are In! ith summer right around the corner, it’s time to think about keeping children healthy while school is out. The Summer Meals Program makes sure all children can eat healthy food during the summer months. During summer vacation, many food-insecure children lose access to free or reduced priced meals, but this valuable program provides no cost and convenient access to meals for kids in need. Free lunches will be provided to ALL children, without eligibility documentation, who are 18 years of age and younger. Some programs may require registration for participants. “This is a great resource for families and our community,” says Amy HedrickFar, Food Services Director for Santa Cruz City Schools. “We provide over 700 free meals daily to 15 summer meal sites.” To make the program welcoming and accessible, meals are served at locations where kids congregate during the summer, such as playgrounds, summer schools, and community centers. Summer meals are offered at a total of 25 sites throughout the county. For more information, text FOOD (for English) or COMIDA (para Español) to 877-877 or call 211 for a location near you. n
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Santa Cruz Connect Turns 10
Hundreds of Homeless Guided to Resources and Services
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roject Homeless Connect Santa Cruz County is taking action to help community members find the services they need. Hundreds of Individuals and Families Experiencing Homelessness Will Be Connected to Resources and Services this June. The tenth annual Santa Cruz Connect will be on Wednesday, June 19th from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm at the Santa Cruz Portuguese Hall at 216 Evergreen Street. Transportation will be provided to the event from the Downtown Public Library (224 Church Street) and the Red Church (532 Center Street) from 9:00 am until 4:00 pm. Service Provider partners will also be using their own resources to transport their clients from locations throughout the county. How is Project Homeless Connect Santa Cruz County taking action? We take action through two events per year; Santa Cruz Connect is in the spring and Watsonville Connect is in the fall. PHC Santa Cruz County is dedicated to helping individuals and families experiencing homelessness get back on their feet, by bringing together a variety of services and resources for those in need all in one day, all in one location. The event is free for individuals and
families—made possible by the dedication and commitment of community members, services and resources throughout the county, and local businesses. Services provided include basic medical and dental care, vision care, mental and behavioral health care, benefit eligibility music, food, children’s books, clothes, bike care, pet care, legal advice, haircuts, showers, veteran resources, job help, and more. “This event is so important to the community because it is a unique opportunity where people have access to some of the most essential resources for getting back on their feet—all in one location,” said Jenna Gallant, project manager for PHC Santa Cruz County. “[This event] gives you an opportunity to return to having dreams of what you can become,” said Wayne, a client who attended Watsonville Connect in November of 2018. “I see it encouraging both sides of the spectrum here. You have volunteers who have maybe even been part of the homeless community [in the past], and were helped by others, and now they’re able to give back. I feel that everyone is touched in one way or another by the support that’s given here,” said Mike Chandler, a volunteer at Watsonville Connect in November of 2018. The past several PHC Santa Cruz County Connect events have connected hundreds of individuals to services, with the recent Watsonville event connecting over 500 individuals, one of the most successful events to date. Providers and volunteers for this year’s event are still welcome and needed. Of individuals experiencing homelessness in Santa Cruz County, 80% are unsheltered. About 17% are unaccompanied children (under 18) and transition-age youth (18-24 years old), and an estimated 15% of individuals experiencing homelessness in Santa Cruz County are veterans of the U.S. Military. These numbers are according to the 2017 Santa Cruz County Homeless and Census Survey, conducted every two years. n ••• For more information: Visit Project Connect at www.phc-santacruz.org/press or contact Jenna Gallant at phcsantacruzcounty@ gmail.com.
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New Welcome Sign in Aptos Village T he installation of a new Welcome sign in Aptos Village sign took place with the Cabrillo Lions Club on Saturday, May 25th. You may have noticed the new sign when travelling northwest on Soquel Drive, just before entering Aptos Village at the intersection of Aptos Street. The prominent sign was commissioned by the Cabrillo Lions club to match the Welcome sign that replaced the older Aptos Village sign near the railroad trestle at the northwestern end of the Village on Soquel Drive near Spreckels Drive. The very prominent sign was carefully crafted by Kevin Newhouse whom is a former Lion and local Historian. Kevin was involved with the fabrication of the now counterpart replacement sign therefore, he was able to match the second sign with exact measure. Lion Elaine Cole, the club’s President helped to direct traffic as Lion Jay Johnson prepared the site and erected the sign. Jay is a General Engineering Contractor with Johnson and Co. and is very familiar with a road sign installation such as this. Jay Chairs the club’s Service Projects Committee. Lion Krista Brassfield, Secretary for the club is a local Designer and Construction Manager with Landmark Designs and she worked closely with Supervisor Zach Friend on obtaining the project’s permit. Supervisor Friend was very instrumental in the process and he was thrilled that the Cabrillo Lions Club had commissioned to have the sign made to welcome visitors to the Village. Lion Becky Steinbruner first pitched the idea to the Cabrillo
Lions Board and the board members were delighted to support and approve it because it is a local community service project. Since the club’s chartering in 1961, its members have worked on numerous projects in the local community, such as parks projects, beach cleanups, Student Speaker Contest, Lions International Peace Poster Contest for youth ages 11-13, as well as health screenings, the collection of eye glasses and vision screenings. Proceeds from past fundraising events have gone to annual scholarships for Aptos High School and Soquel High School and to the construction of the new Restrooms and Concessions building in the Polo Grounds County Park, a very worthy cause to which the club has contributed. Lions Clubs International is the world’s largest service club organization with more than 1.4 million members in approximately 45,000 clubs in more than 216 countries and geographical areas around the world. Since 1917, Lions clubs have aided the blind and visually impaired and made a strong commitment to community service and serving youth throughout the world. n ••• For more information about Lions Clubs International, visit the Web site at www. lionsclubs.org. For more information or to get involved with the Cabrillo Host Lions Club, please contact club President Elaine Cole at 831-461-5351 or visit www.e-clubhouse.org/ sites/cabrillohost.
Santa Cruz County Probation Service Center is now Open
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he Santa Cruz County Probation Department and a dozen community- based organizations helped usher in a unique and groundbreaking effort to reduce recidivism and enhance public safety. For individuals returning to the community from jail or prison, the Santa Cruz County Probation Service Center provides a space for County and local community-based organizations to integrate services and decrease barriers to successful community reintegration. The model provides a “one-stop” center for clients to access needed services so that they are not forced to visit
multiple locations, which can be a barrier to meeting post-release goals, particularly for those with limited means. “The Probation Service Center is the logical evolution of our continuous improvement in services,” Santa Cruz County Chief Probation Officer Fernando Giraldo said. “We believe this investment will have long-term benefits for equity, justice, and public safety.” “We’ll be able to help with everything from basic hygiene and clothes through computer literacy and internet job searches,” said Felipe Hernandez of Sobriety Works, which works to provide sober living
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environments, outpatient counseling eracy and Education, Peer Mentoring, and relapse prevention services. “We are Substance Use Disorder Assessment and pleased to participate Referral, Cognitivein this innovative Behavioral Classes “The Probation Service Center service model.” and Groups, Benis the logical evolution of our The Center efits Eligibility and continuous improvement in includes community Enrollment and services under one more. services,” said. “We believe this roof to make it easier T h e investment will have long-term for individuals to 3,200-square-foot benefits for equity, justice, and access support, Probation Service public safety.” while also increasing Center is funded — Fernando Giraldo, Santa Cruz communication and through the Santa County Chief Probation Officer coordination among Cruz County Comproviders. Available munity Corrections services include Diploma and Com- Partnership and AB109, which is providing puter Literacy Classes, Job Development support for development, build-out and and Placement, Mental Health Coun- initial operating costs. n seling and System Navigation, Reentry ••• Planning and On-Going Support, LitFor more info: www.santacruzcounty.us
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he next time Santa Cruz County voters cast their ballots, they will be using a new voting system. The Santa Cruz County Clerk invites the public to learn more about the new equipment during three public demonstration events of the new voting system: • Thursday, June 20, 10 a.m.-noon – Santa Cruz County Government Center, 701 Ocean Street, 3rd Floor PLH Conference Room. • Thursday, June 20, 6 p.m.-8 p.m. – Simpkins Swim Center, 979 17th Avenue in Santa Cruz. • Friday, June 21, 10 a.m.-noon – Watsonville Civic Center, 275 Main Street, 4th Floor Community Room The County’s existing voting system is obsolete and cannot be used after February 27, 2020. New systems must comply with the California Voting Systems Standards and be approved by the Secretary of State. Three voting systems currently meet the standards and are available for use in California. The Santa Cruz County Clerk has selected Dominion’s Democracy Suite, with the company having provided voting equipment to Santa Cruz County voters since 2006. “We are trading in our old model for a new one,” County Clerk Gail Pellerin said. “The new system provides better security, improved auditability, and an overall enhanced voter experience.” The County Clerk plans to go before the Board of Supervisors in June with a contract to lease the new voting system using
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ending your child away to camp for the first time is a major milestone for most families, one that is often marked by excitement, anticipation, and perhaps even some anxiety. Though camp is certainly about making friends and having fun, it is also about being on your own and being a part of a community. One of the most important things you as a parent can do to help prepare your child for both these aspects of camp is to talk with your child about it before he/ she goes. In fact, it may be better to have several occasional, shorter talks rather than one long conversation as children often absorb more when there is less to think about at one time. I also find that children do better with this sort of conversation if it is part of a more general conversation and if it is part of a pattern of talking, either at the dinner table or while riding in the car doing errands. The following are some sample topics
for discussion that will help prepare your child emotionally for their big adventure: ••• Friends amp is not anything if it is not about making new friends. If you are shy about meeting new kids, then learn to get to know others by being a good listener. Remember also that not everyone in your cabin, bunk, or group has to be your friend, and you don’t have to be everyone else’s friend. As long as you treat others with respect and they do the same with you, then having one or two friends at camp is fine. If you have more, then that’s great!
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when you first decided to go to camp, what made you so excited? You may not like all the activities, or you may be better at some than others. That’s normal. I, however, hope you are willing to try. The more you put into camp, the more you will get out of it! Cooperating ou, like every other camper there, will be part of a cabin, bunk, or group. As your parent, I hope you will cooperate with others and help out. That’s part of what makes camp so special — kids helping each other out. Most kids will help you if you are friendly and help them. Give yourself time. One thing about camp is that almost everything is new — the kids, the activities, the routines, the bed you sleep in, the bathroom. It takes a few days to get adjusted, so be patient with yourself. Most of the time you will be having so much fun you won’t mind all the changes, but if you do, remember that you will get so used to things that by the time you come home you will miss all those things!
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Being Positive t’s a great thing to remind your first-time camper about his or her strong points. I would focus not just on what they do well, but their positive qualities as well, such as what makes them a good friend or the type of person other kids would want to know. Helping children identify their strengths can help them when they are having a setback — one of those inevitable growing pains all children have from time to time. ••• Talking with your child about these kinds of issues is a great way to show support as your child gets ready to take this important step on the road to being more resilient and self-reliant. For you as a parent, it can give you more peace of mind as you allow your child to participate safely in a broader world. To learn more about camp and child development, please visit the American Camp Association’s family-dedicated Web site: www.acacamps.org. n ••• Bob Ditter is a child and family therapist living in Boston who consults extensively with people who work with children. He is considered one of the nation’s leading experts on camp. Reprinted by permission of the American Camp Association©
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MVCS Class of 2019 T he Monte Vista Christian School community gathered in Mustang Stadium to thank God and joyfully celebrate its 93rd graduation ceremony on May 24, 2019. Valedictorian, Jonathan Siemsen, and Salutatorian, Paolo Pan, addressed their 166 classmates and thousands of friends and family in attendance. The ceremony also featured a stirring rendition of “Bridge over Troubled Water,” performed by the school’s all-senior choir. Because of Monte Vista Christian’s international student population, visitors came from around the world to take part in the special evening. n ••• For more information: www.mvcs.org
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uring the month of June, Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter (SCCAS) will offer FREE spay or neuter surgeries and microchips for Santa Cruz County resident Husky and Husky mix dogs. Open-admission animal shelters like the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter (SCCAS) care for thousands of homeless and surrendered animals each year. While all breeds are at risk for overpopulation and homelessness, a high percentage of Siberian Husky dogs surrendered at community shelters are Husky and Husky mixes. Spaying or neutering your dog will ensure more dogs are not surrendered to SCCAS. In addition to reducing overpopulation, spaying and neutering has medical and behavioral benefits including: • Prevention of certain types of cancer in dogs • Longer life expectancy — neutered male dogs live 18% longer than unneutered dogs, and spayed female dogs live 23% longer than unspayed
• Spayed females do not go into heat • Neutered males are less likely to roam away from home and to mark territory • Unneutered male dogs are 2.6 times more likely to bite than a neutered dog • Unaltered pets can be more destructive and high-strung around other dogs, which can lead to serious fights and significant injuries Registration and scheduling can be completed at both SCCAS shelter locations: 1001 Rodriguez St. in Santa Cruz and 580 Airport Blvd. in Watsonville. Dog owners should not bring their animals to register and must bring proof of Santa Cruz County residency. All surgeries are performed by a licensed veterinarian with a professional focus on spay/neuter procedures. Surgeries include a preoperative exam by a veterinarian, pain medication and dissolvable sutures. To receive the free spay or neuter
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Young LEO Club Members Host Community Clean Up at Platforms Beach
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he LEO Club of Aptos recently served the community by hosting a beach cleanup at Platforms Beach located between Rio Del Mar Beach and Hidden Beach, and is accessed via a drive down Beach Drive from the Rio del Mar Beach Round a bout. Completion of the LEO Club service project is a benefit to the community because by collecting beach trash makes the beach a nicer, safer place and also improves the coastal and ocean ecosystem. According to Wade Watson, Director of
Events, in the LEO Club of Aptos, “This and other projects will allow LEOs to meet pressing needs in our community including sight conservation, hearing and speech conservation, diabetes awareness, youth outreach, international relations, and environmental issues. LEO members also thank the cub scouts pack 506 who contributed to this important work. You are truly helping the LEOs make a difference in our community.” n ••• For more info: www.lionsclubs.org.
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LEOs who were at the beach clean up. Names starting from left to right: Nicholas Barrett, Kate Wolsfeld, Sean Harvey, Wade Watson, Mairin Mullen, Jaylen Dang, Jeena Dang, and Joanna Dang.
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Oasis Honors Distinguished Students O asis High School is a WASCaccredited high school designed to meet the needs of students who benefit from a personalized learning program. Oasis is one of the Santa Cruz County Office of Education Alternative Education programs and is located on the Cabrillo College campus. Students work with their parent or guardian, teacher, and counselor to design an education plan. The plans typically include: • Weekly one-on-one meetings with an Oasis teacher on the Cabrillo Campus. • Online courses offered by Oasis. • Dual enrollment in Cabrillo College courses, which may be online or on campus. • Tutoring with additional subject-specific teachers. • Career and Technical Education courses. • Service, academic, or vocational internships. • Oasis students can, if they choose, fulfill the requirements of admission to a CSU or UC through a combination of Oasis and Cabrillo coursework. Within the welcoming and encouraging environment of Oasis, students refine their academic goals and develop the skills to achieve them. If you are interested in learning how to enroll in Oasis High School, please contact the County Office of Education, Alternative Education Office: (831) 466-5728 Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. ••• Oasis High School Distinguished Students Awards Photo Back Row (from left): • Faris Sabbah, Superintendent of the Santa Cruz County Office of Education • Johnny Rice, Senior Director of the Santa Cruz County Office of Education, Alternative Education Department • Sue Roth, Santa Cruz County Office of Education Board of Supervisors,
Students gather after the most recent awards ceremony, held at the Santa Cruz County Office of Education board meeting on May 16. Board Vice President • Benjamin Habelt, Performer, Commercial Actor and CYT “Into the Woods” • Riley Schmidt, Entrepreneurship, Owner “Schmidt Headlight Restoration” • Matthew Simms-Johnson, Eagle Scout Candidate, Oasis Ambassador • Maxwell Bjork-Travsott, Performer, Cabrillo Theatre Arts, “The Time of your Life”• Ethan Breckenridge, Eagle Scout, Oasis Volunteer Aide • Sara Laurent, Varsity Debater • Dorrie Stallings, Oasis High School Teacher. Front Row (from left): • Joseph Gagliano, Kuumbwa Jazz Honor Band, Worldstrides 2019 Heritage Festival Maestro Award • Beata Tulaczyk, Cabrillo Honors Transfer Program • Dominic Conway, Northwestern University National Student Leadership Conference, Medicine • Ariana Hoffman, Performer, Soloist, CYT & Santa Cruz Children’s
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What does an appraiser do? The appraiser is hired by the mortgage lender to conduct an appraisal for purposes of making the loan. They will do a physical visit to the property to measure living space, take pictures and do a visual inspection of both the inside and outside with respect to lot, location view, etc. Then they find three to six Active, under Contract and Sold comparable sales that are in the immediate neighborhood as close to the subject property as possible. The appraiser is randomly chosen from a third-party pool so that no one can selectively pick their appraiser. Will improvements affect the appraisal? Sellers should know that while they may have spent substantially to improve their home, the amount they spent will not show in the appraisal. Granite countertops in today’s world add no value, nor does a new roof, but both will help the home sell faster and for a stronger price. Which comps to use? Cash sales might not be used when the subject property is being financed. Appraisers are going to try to use the most recent (within 6 months) comparable sales available, and those most like the subject in size. This might be disappointing for sellers who were banking on that record-breaking sale from over six months ago to be incorporated when there have been several recent sales that closed for less. What if the appraisal comes in less than the contract sales price? Sometimes the lender shares the bad news that the appraisal came in at under list price. The buyers might not have the additional funds to come out of pocket or might not want to. Both agents with pore over the appraisal and try to appeal, but don’t expect much from this. The process can take weeks, and 95% of the time the data will not be accepted. And, as a result of today’s lending guidelines, the lender can rarely, if ever, throw out the appraisal and order a new one. In this case, buyer and seller must try to come to an agreement that works for both or walk away. Can you talk to the appraiser? Appraisers are to remain neutral, so beyond providing information or answering any questions they might have about the property, neither the agents involved in the transaction, the buyer, the seller nor the lender can influence them in any way. The list agent may leave a Comp sheet and an Upgrade sheet for the appraiser to review.
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Here are a few tips that could help your offer be selected: Use the escrow company that the List Agent has already selected, offer to cover the low-flow toilet/showerhead upgrade, offer to pay for your own home warranty or waive it, ask your lender how quickly they can close your loan and close in less than 30 days (most lenders can do it) , reduce your appraisal contingency period (CR) from 17 days to 14 days and your loan CR from 21 days to 17 days; reduce your physical CR to 10 days or less (if home/pest inspections provided and no big issues). Sellers want easy and quick, so help them as much as you can.
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Locals Help To Install City’s First Storm Drain Murals N eighborhoods along the San Lorenzo River are painting the City of Santa Cruz’s first storm drain murals to increase awareness of how pollution and storm water travel along streets and sidewalks to the river and Monterey Bay. The first of three murals was installed Sunday, June 2, on Pryce Street by local artist Ralph D’Oliveira who has collaborated with Pryce Street residents to design and paint the mural. Community members of all ages and abilities are invited to join in the mural installation from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (with a 1-2 p.m. break) at 161 Pryce St. Art supplies will be provided by Ralph D’Oliveira who has installed more than 100 murals in California in his more than 40-year career. Attendees should come dressed to paint. Refreshments will be provided. Storm drain Pryce Street storm murals draw attention drain design by artist to the system of gutters Ralph D’Oliveira and underground pipes that transport storm water runoff from City streets into waterways and the ocean. Storm water entering drains flows directly into rivers, creeks and the Monterey Bay without being treated.
Irene O’Connell’s storm drain design for Beach Flats Park
The City of Santa Cruz’s Storm Water Management Program works to reduce the amount of pollutants discharged in storm water runoff. In collaboration with environmental nonprofit Coastal Watershed Council and local artists and residents, the City’s upcoming storm drain murals are a creative effort to prevent pollution and engage City residents in pollution prevention. Over the past year, the Coastal Watershed Council, with support from the City of Santa Cruz, has engaged residents and local artists in trash cleanups and community meetings to develop designs for storm drain murals in their neighborhoods. In addition to the Pryce Street project, artist Irene Juarez O’Connell has designed
a storm drain mural to be installed at the storm drain in Beach Flats Park and artist Daniel Velasquez has designed a storm drain mural to be installed at the storm drain at the cul-de- sac on Felker Street. The murals will be installed at community painting days later this summer, similar to the June event on Pryce Street. n ••• Storm drain murals are made possible thanks to the City of Santa Cruz Public Works Department, the Coastal Watershed Council, the City of Santa Cruz Arts Commission, artists Ralph D’Oliveira, Irene Juarez O’Connell and Daniel Velasquez, local residents, Arts Council Santa Cruz County, the City of Santa Cruz Economic Development Department and the Rose Foundation for Communities and Environment.
Santa Cruz Offers Free Summer Tours of Recycling Center
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he City of Santa Cruz is offering free summer tours of its recycling center, the Resource Recovery Facility, 605 Dimeo Lane, on Thursdays and Fridays June 27 and 28, July 18 and 19, and August 22 and 23. The 90-minute tours, which are offered at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. each day, provide opportunity to learn about the multifaceted recycling process. Visitors will see what happens to the
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30 to 50 tons of material that Santa Cruzan’s place into their blue recycle bins every single
day. They will learn why it is important to “recycle right” and avoid “wish-cycling.” Visitors will also see a mountain of scrap metal and learn about the facility’s Household Hazardous Waste Program. Reservations are required. Tours are limited to 20 people. Children must be at least 8 years old. “Recycling Tours” page 19
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Cabrillo Lions Honor Veterans T he Cabrillo Lions Club continues to make a difference in our community. The club placed flags at the Veterans of War Memorial on Freedom Boulevard on Memorial Day, Monday, May 27th. The Memorial is somewhat obscure but if one takes a moment to glance to the right, just before arriving at the stoplight, while travelling southbound on Freedom near the corner of Soquel Drive frontage road, they will notice a handsome Veterans Memorial. The Memorial was originally made possible by the Santa Cruz Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (D.A.R.) and was erected by a select group of Eagle Scouts in memory of the Sons and Daughters of Santa Cruz County who perished in the 1st World War. Lion Becky Steinbruner led a cleanup of the Memorial over the Memorial Day weekend. She then rallied the club to come together on Monday, Memorial Day to place flags around the site in honor of the Men and Women whom served our country and sacrificed their lives. Lion Valerie Tudor said it was a great opportunity to make a tribute to Veterans in this location and bring visibility and recog-
“Recycling Tours” from page 18 Youth ages 8 to 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Carpooling is encouraged, as parking is limited. More recycling information
nition to the lesser-known site by placing the American flags on this important holiday. The club, whose motto is ’We Serve’, conducts annual vision screenings at Rio Del Mar Elementary, Valencia Elementary, and Mar Vista Elementary Schools that may highlight risks for blindness or vision problems. The club sponsors the Leo Club of Aptos High School, which conducts community service projects along with joint projects with the Cabrillo Lions Club. The Cabrillo Lions also sponsor the Cub Scouts Pack 506. Both, the Leo Club and Cub Scouts, held Beach Cleanups with Lions at the Platforms Beach over the past Memorial Day weekend. The Cabrillo Host Lions Club has 40 members and meets on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month at 6:30 pm at the Cabrillo Lions Clubhouse in the Aptos Village Park, 100 Aptos Creek Road, in Aptos. Lions clubs are a group of men and women who identify needs within the community and work together to fulfill those needs. n ••• For more information or to get involved with the Cabrillo Host Lions Club, please contact club President Elaine Cole at 831-461-5351.
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Seasonal Fire Restrictions Initiated T he Bureau of Land Management Central Coast Field Office is initiating fire restrictions, effective June 10, for BLM-managed public lands in Santa Cruz counties, due to wildland fire danger. The National Interagency Fire Center predicts the likelihood for large wildland fires will be above normal this summer. An unusually wet winter has produced an abundant grass crop, which has already cured or dried out. These heavy fuel loads have a high potential for creating extreme wildland fire behavior. In the last decade, nearly 90 percent of wildland fires have been human caused. Individuals who spark wildfires, intentionally or unintentionally, may be held responsible for fire suppression and repair costs. The public is advised to be extremely careful when recreating outdoors, carry a shovel and water at all times, and check weather forecasts and fire danger ratings before leaving home. The following restrictions will remain in place until further notice: • No tools powered by internal com-
bustion engines off established roads or trails (such as chainsaws or lawn mowers). • No motorized vehicles off established roads or trails. • No target shooting – hot bullet frag-
ments, exploding targets and metal from recreational shooting can spark a wildfire. Use of firearms for hunting is still allowed. Hunters must abide by state of California laws and regulations. Visit www.wheretoshoot.org for
alternative recreational target shooting locations. • No smoking, except within an enclosed vehicle or building, or at a developed recreation site, or other designated areas. • No fireworks, including “safe and sane” fireworks. • No welding or operating acetylene or other torch with open flame. • No explosives. • No campfires, barbecues or open fires, except in a developed campground. Portable stoves with gas, jelled petroleum, or pressurized liquid fuel are authorized with a valid California campfire permit available free at all BLM, Forest Service and CAL FIRE offices or at www. preventwildfireca.org/Permits. One less spark means one less wildland fire. To learn how you can do your part to prevent wildland fire, visit www.readyforwildfire.org/. A listing of fire restrictions throughout BLM California is available at https://go.usa.gov/xmUEG. n ••• For specific questions, please call the Central Coast Field Office at 831-582-2200.
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AAUW Scholarships T he Santa Cruz County Branch of the American Association of University Women awarded scholarships to outstanding women students from UCSC and Cabrillo College. Jeanne Jorgensen, Local Scholarship Chair for the branch, lead the presentation at the annual meeting held at Seascape Resort. Awardees from UCSC were introduced by Jannet Ceja, Director of the STARS program at the university. Winners were Ilysa Iglesias, Nora Lang and Hu Zhang (unable to attend). AAUW scholarships at Cabrillo College include Re-Entry Scholarships for women at least 25 years old and returning to college at Cabrillo with 3.0 GPA, transfer Scholarships for PVUSD Grads who plan to transfer to 4 year colleges, and the Carol M. Symons Memorial Scholarship in honor of a Watsonville
resident who was a strong supporter of women’s education. Jeanne Jorgensen presented the scholarship winners: Annalisa Andersen, Ann Niland Cairn, Jacqueline Quintana, Erika Renteria, Vanessa Segura, Jacqueline Simmons, and Erica Tovar. Chantal Guerra and Crystal Serna were unable to attend. The Santa Cruz County Branch is a member of the national AAUW (www. aauw.org), advancing gender equity for women and girls through research, education, and advocacy. Membership is open to anyone holding an associate (or equivalent, such as RN), bachelors, or higher degree from a regionally accredited college or university. n ••• For information about SCC AAUW Email jeannejorgensen@hotmail.com or visit https:// santacruz-ca.aauw.net/
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Nine young women received scholarships at the Santa Cruz County AAUW annual meeting on May 18. Shown here with Local Scholarship Chairperson Jeanne Jorgensen. BACK ROW: Ilysa Iglesias, Jacqueline Simmons, Jacqueline Quintana, Erika Renteria, Vanessa Segura, Annalisa Andersen, and Nora Lang. FRONT ROW: Jeanne Jorgensen, Erica Tovar, and Ann Niland.
Santa Cruz Public Libraries Summer Events: Family & Children
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ave fun in the sun and sign-up for summer reading while playing with bubbles, hula-hoops and more on Saturday June 15th at Anna Jean Cumming Park (AKA Blueball Park) from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. A special performance by award winning circus artists Coventry and Kaluza will take place from 12-1 p.m. Sign-up for summer reading while playing with bubbles, hula hoops and more on Sunday June 16th from 12 – 3 p.m. at Highlands County Park in Ben Lomond. From 1 – 2 p.m. enjoy a special performance by James Henry, master percussionist. Expect to dance, sing, be involved and be transported to many areas of the globe through the sounds of drums and percussion Celebrated author Jose Luis Orozco encourages children to sing and play in
Spanish and English through a mix of Latin American songs, rhymes, stories and games at the Downtown Library on June 19th at 10:30 a.m. and also at the Live Oak Library on June 26th at 5 p.m. Traveling Lantern Theater presents: My Mother The Astronaut at the Scotts Valley Library also on Wednesday June 19th at 2 p.m. In the story, Aquarius’ mom is an astronaut and today is “Take your child to work day.” Aquarius can’t wait to go to NASA and find out what it’s like to be in space! n ••• Adult Programs ech Talks: Photo Management is not your typical computer class... it’s a discussion about optimizing your smartphone! The Photo Management Tech Talk covers camera settings and interesting ways
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to use and manage your photos. Learn how on June 17th at the Aptos Library 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. Are you a star of poetry? If not, you can easily become one this summer! Join this free series of workshops to explore poets, poem making, and performance. In each of these four workshops we will consider the lives of a prestigious poet, including Naomi Shihab Nye and Juan Felipe Herrera, reflecting on how their lives inform their work. We will write poems, receive guidance
and feedback from poets in the community and perform our work out loud, sharing our stories together. No experience necessary. Workshops take place on Wednesdays June 19, July 3, July 17, and July 31st. Come with an open heart and mind. Co-facilitated by Magdalena Montagne and poets from the Legendary Poetry Collective, as well as poets from the library’s Community Poetry Circles. n ••• For more info: www.santacruzpl.org
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cientists from UC Santa Cruz’s Long Marine Laboratory responded to a whale stranding at Scott Creek Beach near Davenport on Friday, May 31, and discovered that the animal was an extremely rare Perrin’s beaked whale. The stranded whale was alive but badly injured and had to be euthanized on the beach. A post-mortem examination (or “necropsy”) was performed over the weekend by scientists from UC Santa Cruz and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW). Beaked whales, of which there are 23 known species, are elusive, deep-diving whales that have not been well studied. Perrin’s beaked whale was only recognized as a separate species in 2002, and only a few specimens have ever been examined. The one stranded at Scott Creek Beach was a male about 8.75 feet long and weighed about 500 pounds. “This is only the sixth individual to have been examined, so it’s a rare opportunity. We collected hundreds of samples for researchers here and across the world, and the entire skeleton will be going to the California Academy of Sciences,” said Robin Dunkin, teaching professor of ecology and evolutionary biology at UC Santa Cruz and director of the UCSC Long Marine Lab Marine Mammal Stranding Network. Dunkin and CDFW veterinary pathologist Melissa Miller performed the necropsy with assistance from UCSC and CDFW staff. They found that the whale had a fractured rostrum, the elongated “beak” formed by its jawbones. Both the
upper and lower jawbones were broken, but it was not clear how that had happened, Dunkin said. “We have three hypotheses: The first would be a boat strike, and the second is another animal ramming it. The third possibility is it could have somehow run into the bottom or a rock outcropping while it was pursuing prey,” she said. “The pathology samples will help us tell how long ago the injury was sustained.” Beaked whales in general are often involved in mass strandings and appear to be especially sensitive to disturbance by naval sonar. They are the deepest diving marine mammals, regularly descending to depths over 1,000 meters (3,300 feet). They feed on squid and other deep-water prey, using sonar to locate their prey. Baird’s beaked whales, a more common species, have been spotted in Monterey Bay within the past week, Dunkin said, so the team was surprised to discover that the stranded whale belonged to this very rare species. Perrin’s beaked whale was described as a new species in 2002 on the basis of five animals that had stranded on the California coast between 1975 and 1997 and were initially identified as other species. “This really highlights the importance of the marine mammal stranding network in not only responding to the more common stranding’s of animals like sea lions, but also being there when something rare like this happens,” Dunkin said. “Beaked Whale” page 24
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Drugs in Pregnancy P
regnancy is a very complex condition. So many factors can disrupt a pregnancy and lead to fetal abnormalities, even death. Drugs could be one of those factors. The study of drugs that may interfere and harm fetal development is known as teratogenicity. This term is used to describe effects of drugs taken by the mother during pregnancy that may cause spontaneous abortion, congenital malformations, mutations, psychomotor abnormalities, or possible carcinogenesis. There are intellectual and behavioral abnormalities that may develop beyond pregnancy, especially with drugs that would eventually affect the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord) of the newborn or infant. The hallmark case of teratogenicity occurred with thalidomide in the 1950’s. This drug was only available in Europe. Thalidomide was an ideal sedative/ sleeping medication. However, there were greater than 6,000 cases reported of malformation in newborns of women who took thalidomide during their pregnancy. Tha-
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lidomide causes several fetal abnormalities including bone stippling where limbs are stippled with malformations or missing hands and feet. When this drug was being reviewed for general use in the U.S. by the FDA, there were only a few reported cases of thalidomide teratogenicity. One female physician on the review panel who was the deciding vote for thalidomide approval, voted against it. Eighty-six per cent of pregnant women will take on average 3 or more drugs during pregnancy. The most common prescription drugs taken include tranquilizers, analgesics, antiemetics, and antibiotics. Most of them are harmless to the fetus. The literature speaks of a “placental barrier”. What is meant by this is the placenta is selective in what can pass from the mother to the fetus. It really is not a barrier since many substances pass easily by way of the placenta. There are also changes to the mother during pregnancy that may contribute to how drugs affect the fetus. The mother’s blood circulation increases in volume, but
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Drug Recommendations for Specific Medical Conditions During Pregnancy* Medical Condition
Medications
Asthma
albuterol, budesonide, salmeterol
Hypertension
labetalol, methyldopa, nifedipine SR
Allergies, Itching
cetirizine, loratidine
Depression
psychotherapy, fluoxetine, sertraline, tricyclic antidepressants
Diabetes Mellitus
insulin
Epilepsy
lamotrigine, levetiracetam
Herpes
acyclovir, valacyclovir
Hypothyroidism
levothyroxine
Hyperthyroidism
propylthiouracil (1st trimester), then methimazole
Nausea/Vomiting
doxylamine, pyridoxine > dimenhydrinate > metoclopromide
Pre-eclampsia (prevention)
Aspirin 81 mg/day after 12 weeks of gestation
Pyelonephritis
ceftriaxone, cefazolin, ampicillin + gentamicin
Peptic Ulcer
sucralfate, ranitidine
Urinary Tract Infection
nitrofurantoin (avoid 1st trimester), cephalexin
Deep Venous Clot
enoxaparin, dalteparin
there is a decrease in serum protein. There are also changes in absorption of foods and drugs, quicker elimination of certain drugs from the body, as well as changes in drug metabolism (break down). For a drug to pass easily from the mother to the fetus via the placenta, it must be of low molecular weight, fat soluble, and un-ionized (no positive or negative charge). The most crucial phase for drugs passing to the fetus is the first trimester, more specifically the fourth to fourteenth week after conception. During this period there is differentiation of cells with the formation of various organ systems. It is always recommended that women who think they are pregnant, or who become pregnant, consult a healthcare provider to be sure the drugs they are taking during the first trimester are not harmful to her or her fetus. The second and third trimester of pregnancy are influenced by Rx dose and the duration of drug effects. For
example, a pregnant woman who indulges in drinking alcohol throughout a trimester raises the risk of the baby being born alcohol-dependent. Or, if a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) is taken during the second and/or third trimester, there is an increased risk of the baby having heart dysfunction. I am providing some general guidelines for use of drugs during pregnancy. • only use medication if absolutely necessary • avoid use of drugs during the first trimester • use single agent drug products, not combinations • use the lowest effective dose • do not use non-prescription meds that may interfere with Rx drugs • select medication with proven use during pregnancy In the table [LOCATION] I have listed drugs that are safe for use during pregnancy. These are recommendations only. ••• For more info: rrxconte@gmail.com *Be sure to consult with your healthcare provider before taking any medication or changing your drug therapy regimen
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The Contingency Plan
For When Things Don’t Go As We Originally Planned
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ometimes things just don’t go as we planned. Sure, we can think through a great number of details when creating our business plans, and then once we gain more information we tweak our plan to do some additional re-planning. The reality is that planning how you want your business to be is never really finished — as many of you already know who have been in business for a number of years. There are many things we think about that we ‘hope’ don’t happen — but hope is not a strategy. Instead, considering what ‘may’ happen is what wise business owners do in order to protect themselves during any economic downturn, change in consumer preferences, or even those errant acts of nature that sometimes occur. So how do we begin to think about how we would protect ourselves, and from what? There are always risks in the world, some of them are external to our business and some of them are internal. Let’s take a look at a few things that may occur during the life of your business.
External Factors ach business operates surrounded by many uncontrollable external factors — things such as the weather, legislative and political events, economic shifts as well as changes in consumer preferences. For instance, it’s conceivable that in the future your business may be negatively impacted
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“Beaked Whale” from page 22 Because the beaked whale was alive when it stranded, the team was able to recover very fresh tissue samples, which will be especially useful for researchers. Dunkin said she expects the samples collected from this animal will be used by researchers for decades to come. Scientists are particularly interested in studying the whale’s brain and the anatomy of its auditory system, she said. A team of about a dozen staff, students, and volunteers helped Dunkin
By Ron Kustek
by a local change in the way the street or intersection is designed. If you depended upon street-side parking, and instead there was the community need to improve traffic flow by doing away with the street parking, what would you do? Do you have access to other parking areas? Would you introduce valet parking for your guests’ convenience? Is there a nearby parking lot or structure where you could make an arrangement to validate parking for customers during peak hours? These are all things that could happen — and you can protect yourself by planning in advance if such an issue arose. A very popular business was in an area that had power outages during heavy rains — something many of us experience in our homes. But if your phones, computers and overall business depends on the electricity being on — do you have a back-up plan (a contingency plan) for when your power goes out? There are a number of affordable battery back-up systems that store electrical power from 1 to 8+ hours. Make sure you consider which are ‘essential’ items to backup (such as your computers, your phone system, your credit card transaction processor, etc.) and then buy these devices so that you can continue operating — even in the dark (back-up candles can also be used and are always a nice touch for additional ambience). and UCSC campus veterinarian David Casper respond to the stranded whale. Casper consulted with rehabilitation experts at the Marine Mammal Center in Sausalito before deciding to euthanize the injured animal. UCSC stranding technicians Karolina Wirga and Amber Diluzio and CDFW laboratory technician Erin Dodd assisted with the recovery and necropsy. The Long Marine Lab Marine Mammal Stranding Network has been in operation for over 30 years, responding to reports of stranded animals in Santa Cruz County and, in cooperation with
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Internal Factors here are also a number of “internal” factors which may be out of your control. Let’s say you have a prized employee that you trust implicitly and that you hope one day will take over your business. They’ve been with you for years, and are smart, insightful, loyal and key to your operation. Whether it’s a sudden change in their family or living situation, or if their partner or parent becomes ill and needs their care — they may need to reluctantly leave your business to attend to family matters — in the next week. What will you do? The best ‘answer’ is in your contingency plan, where you don’t depend on any ‘one’ employee that you just can’t do without. Teaching a number of employees the same skills, developing more than one
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Moss Landing Marine Laboratories, in Monterey County as well. The nation’s stranding networks, authorized by NOAA to respond to live and dead marine mammals that come ashore on U.S. beaches, make vital contributions to scientific research and conservation of marine mammals. The Long Marine Lab Stranding Network receives funding from NOAA’s John H. Prescott Program, which supports stranding networks nationally. n ••• For more info: https://lmlstrandingnetwork. ucsc.edu
person to learn as much as possible about your business — will protect you from something that is quite probable during the time you own your business. We all realize that there is very little in life that we actually control — but there is a great deal that we can influence and plan for. When your family depends on your business and your livelihood is the business that you’ve created, spending some serious thought time in protecting yourself, and your family, is time well spent — which will also give you comfort knowing that you’ve thought about things and made contingency plans to best handle those challenging situations. n ••• Ron Kustek is a business instructor at Cabrillo College.
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Connecting Respect and Self-Respect
Part 2 of “How to Help Your Daughter Understand Consent” published on June 1, 2019
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ow that you have defined ‘respect’ together, let’s connect ‘respect’ and ‘self-respect.’ One way to pivot the conversation from ‘respect’ to ‘self-respect’ is to discuss simple definitions of selfrespect together. Here are some ideas for simple definitions: • When you set boundaries that you don’t let others cross. • When you accept yourself for who you are, no matter what others say. • When you feel good about yourself and know you deserve to be treated fairly. Let her tell you which definition she likes the best. You want her to feel like she has an equal stake in the conversation. Play a game where you both think of everything you love about yourself. You can start by listing the wonderful things about yourself. This will allow her to see clearly your own self-love and will give her permission to do the same. When it’s her turn and she shares things that she likes about herself, discuss it with her extensively. For example, if she tells you she thinks of herself as a kind person because when no one would play with someone during school recess one day, she comforted that person and spent recess talking to her and getting to know her. Ask her questions about why she comforted the girl at recess and how it made her feel. Ask her more questions about the incident. Try to lead her into saying out loud (again) that she thinks she’s a kind person. Or maybe she’ll tell you that she always keeps her word to others. She
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considers herself very reliable because she always does what she says she’s going to do. Or maybe she considers herself to be trustworthy because when someone tells her something in confidence, she keeps it a secret. Whatever she tells you, the goal here is to make a big deal about the traits she considers admirable about herself. Then connect the traits she admires about herself with self-respect. Give her an example of when you chose to respect your own boundaries. Maybe someone tried to cut you off in the Starbucks line? Grocery store line? Tell her that your inner dialogue said “Wait. That’s not fair to me.” Ask her if she can think of an example of someone who tried to cross her boundaries and she stuck up for herself. When she offers her own example, pay extra attention to it. Ask her what made her decide it wasn’t fair to her, what she said/ did, what was the outcome? Dwell on her decision to respect herself so she gets a healthy dose of experiencing what self-respect feels like. This is a great opportunity for the concept of self-respect to fully sink in. Another suggestion is for you to find a role model who exudes self-respect and point out that person (Beyonce? Lady Gaga?). Even if the role model you point out seems obnoxiously self-involved, talk about how you can tell that person would never let anyone take advantage of her. The goal of this suggestion is to give your daughter a visual role model of selfrespect - someone she could hypothetically
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ask herself ‘Would Beyonce let someone do that to her? Probably not.’ Continue to think of ways, together, that you can practice self-respect as you go about your busy lives. Return to the conversation and compare notes. She might have more questions as she goes out into the world and practices what you discussed. That’s good. It means she heard you.
Take time to answer her questions thoroughly. Make it an ongoing conversation. Stay tuned for part 3 (‘Define Boundaries Together’) of “How to Help Your Daughter Understand Consent.” n ••• Trish Allison is the founder and writer of the P.I.N.K. Backpack gender-equality book series for parents. Visit her website at www.pink-backpack.com
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22. Lavatory, abbr. 23. Like #21 or #37 in this crossword 26. Borrower’s warranty 29. Geological time period 30. Experienced sailor 33. Wraths 35. Turning abstract into real 37. Zippo 38. Carl Jung’s inner self 39. It’s considered abominable 40. Ticks off 42. Mightier than sword? 43. *Popular July 4th event 45. Climb Kilimanjaro, e.g. 47. Bigheadedness 48. Hawaiian veranda 50. Vegetarian’s protein source
52. *It won’t last long in the heat 55. Canada’s favorite tree 56. UN civil aviation agency 57. Another spelling for #54 Down, sing. 59. Listens to #19 Down 60. Accepted behavior 61. Copenhagen native 62. Flower precursor 63. D.C. time 64. Church part 1. 2. 3. 4.
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Your June Horoscope Times Publishing Group, Inc. Cancer (June 22-July 22)
You should be careful about who you share things with early in June. Before you spill any secrets, you need to be sure you can trust someone completely. An embarrassing social media moment could leave you wondering how you should deal with the fallout mid-month. Do you laugh it off? Pretend it never happened and just wait for it to go away? How you react to things like this says a lot about you. You feel especially close to your family as the month comes to a close. You work hard to make your home a place where everyone feels comfortable, and hosting dinners and parties makes you happy.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 23)
You’re great at getting things started as the month begins, but not so great at following through. Think about delegating some of the steps in your amazing plans and projects so you can meet your deadlines. Your winning style is showing in your attitude mid-month. You’ve been down before, but you’re never out — and you feel that sense of renewal and possibility lifting you up. You still should look before you leap, but at least you’re confident you’ll make it. You are tempted to brag about your accomplishments as June comes to a close. No one wants to hear more details about how great you are — except maybe your family, since they can take some of the credit for how you turned out!
Virgo (Aug. 24-Sep. 22)
You are in an amazingly curious mood early in the month. Now is the time to learn new things and meet new people. Anything that expands your mind gets a big yes! Your feelings are worth exploring mid-June. You aren’t used to making decisions based on your emotions, but being practical and logical won’t always work for the situations you encounter in the month ahead. Ask for advice when you need it. Later in the month, you’ll be ready to express yourself loudly and clearly and with confidence. Shout it to the world. It’s about time you got a standing ovation.
Libra (Sep. 23-Oct. 23)
The beginning of June is a time of learning for you. Sign up for a class or watch a documentary about a topic that interests you. The more ways you can figure out how to feed your brain, the better! By mid-month, you need a bit more substantial stimulation. Why not explore your own neighborhood, or visit someplace new and exotic? It doesn’t matter far you travel as long as it makes you happy. As the month comes to a close, so does the desire to be home, even if it isn’t the most stable situation. Showing up and dealing with your current problems is important, so do what it takes to hang in there and get through the tough stuff.
Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22)
You are keeping your affairs close to the vest as the month begins. If you need to share a secret, your trusted BFF will be the first to know. Your desire to explore is strong in the middle of the month, even as your steady routines bring you comfort. This is the time to take a chance and move outside that comfort zone. Later in June, life seems to be pulling you in two directions, but if you can figure out how to bring these circumstances together, you could be in for a treat.
Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21)
You are not in a finishing mood as the month begins. You might start an elaborate to-do list now but never cross a single thing off it — that’s where you’re at. Working on an unfinished novel? Dust it off and write a few more pages! Things are falling into place for you mid-month, and you can’t help but smile. Enjoy it while it lasts, but don’t get too used to it; getting too comfortable can make you loose your focus. Late in the month you’re reminded that life is one big adventure and should be lived to the fullest. If traveling isn’t an option, learn all you can about a culture you love.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 20)
June begins with your plans in disarray. You aren’t used to such an erratic schedule (or no schedule at all), so this will take some getting used to. People need to stay out of your way mid-month. It’s going to be hard to control your emotions if someone does; just remember an apology will be in order after you calm down. Late in the month your passions come to the forefront. You know how to stay in control in public, but it can be hard.
Aquarius (Jan 21-Feb. 18)
You have so many options to choose from as the month begins. It’s a busy time, and it’s not a bad problem to have. At least your obvious enthusiasm for life makes up for your lack of focus. Your silent communication skills are up to the challenge mid-month, Connecting with someone without saying a word is a fun, and likely successful challenge. Late in June your free time is important. Making the most of it is a priority. If you have any adventures in mind, go on them now. And if you don’t? It’s a great time to spontaneously explore random new places. Let your sense of fun be your guide!
Pisces (Feb. 19-Mar. 20)
You are embracing your caring and compassionate qualities as the month begins. You might be moodier than usual, but that’s only because you care so deeply about others and what they’re going through. People are drawn to you mid-June. Your tenderheartedness and creativity brings like-minded people into your circle. Late in the month you feel bolder, making it easier to talk to strangers. Are you ready for some new people in your life? Socializing and networking are easier now than ever.
Aries (March 21-April 20)
Are you ready to make the switch from talking just to hear yourself talk to having quality, meaningful conversations? The beginning of June is clearly the time to do so. As you expand your curiosity, so to will you expand your communication. Even though you may feel a dip in energy levels mid-month, you still feel the same drive to succeed, but it won’t hurt to take a short break to rebuild those reserves. Late in the month you find yourself thinking about goals and dreams from the last few months. This is a good time to reflect on them.
Taurus (April 21-May 21)
You are in a good place as the month begins, making it possible for new relationships to blossom. Getting to know your secret crush on a deeper level won’t be easy, but you’re up to the challenge. You love to expand your mind mid-month. Adventuring with friends and family will also give you the satisfaction of teaching others what you’ve learned. Late in June something is holding you back … and maybe it’s common sense. Everything you do will have consequences, and if your instincts say they’ll be negative, it may be the right decision.
Gemini (May 22-June 21)
Your energy is positive as the month begins, but are you being a bit shortsighted? You love having a good time in the moment, but then what? You might want to think about the future, too. Still, your sense of adventure kicks into high gear mid-June, which is the perfect time to take or plan a trip. Your wanderlust is undeniable, so why not give in? Yet some hard truths come to the surface late in the month. Luckily, you’re able to deal with unpleasant issues that come up in a practical, logical way, which should lessen the pain and frustration a bit.
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By Joyce and Barry Vissell
here is a gift behind each disappointment and sadness.” These are words my mother spoke to me countless times growing up. I have found that sometimes the gift comes quite quickly and, at other times, the gift comes slowly, perhaps years later. But we need to trust that a gift will come. This trusting can be difficult though, especially when it appears over time that no gift is coming. Recently, I had the experience of a gift coming quite quickly. Barry and I work at Esalen Institute once a year giving a couple’s retreat. We love this Big Sur ocean-side retreat center dearly. Barry was giving a men’s retreat in our home and I needed to find a place to go for the Saturday of the retreat. I was allowed a guest pass to Esalen, which is a beautiful but very curvy drive along the Big Sur coast. Though the drive is so spectacular, I was not fond of driving it by myself. But I really needed a massage and a place to be for the day so I drove by myself. I called several weeks before, and
scheduled and paid for my massage. I said good-by to Barry and the men very early in the morning and took off for Esalen. I arrived early and waited in the hot springs with a young woman. I only knew the name of the person who was to massage me, so I prayed that this person could be used as an instrument of healing. At the appointed time, a male massage practitioner approached the tubs. For some odd reason, I hoped it was not the person massaging me. He called the young woman. Other practitioners came and got their clients. I was left alone. I went up and asked about my massage, and gave the name that was on the receipt. He left to check the schedule and quickly came back to me announcing that I was not on the schedule. “This is a mistake,” I spoke up. “I have receipts.” The man at the office apologized profusely and said there wasn’t anything that could be done. It was a mistake and they could refund my money. “But I drove all the way here.” I felt like I might start crying. “I am sorry,” he said. “There is nothing I can do.” “Dissapointment” page 27
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ummertime in Santa Cruz: long balmy days, beaches, BBQ, and the Boardwalk. Dogs love summertime. They love rolling on the dew kissed lawn, digging in the sand, and running on the beach. It was the first summer for Goldie; our 8-month old rescued Golden Retriever. Initially, she went to the Santa Cruz Small Craft Harbor where she fell into the water, learned she could swim, and went sailing. It was that first sail where she became seasick, overcame it, and became fascinated by her cousins the sea lions. Her next summer adventure was at the beach in Aptos. Like her ocean experience, Goldie had never seen the seashore, and the ebb and flow of the surf became a new mystery. As she approached the water, her nose went into action. Then her paw got wet, then a wave broke, and the foamy water rushed in around her feet. She made a run for safety! Once safely on the beach, she gave me that look that seemed to say, “I trust you, but now what are we doing?” Together, we ventured back into the water. I was at calf depth, and she was in up to her lower body. Again, a wave broke. She had forgotten about swimming and began jumping up and out of the water.
“Disappointment” from page 26 He was about to end the call when he said, “Oh, wait a minute.” At that moment, the head of massage at Esalen happened to walk by on the way to her office and overheard his conversation with me. She told him it was not right and that she would come right over and gave the massage. So I happened to get the very best person at Esalen and she shared with me that before she gives a massage, she always asks that her hands be used at instruments of healing, just what I had been praying for. That amazing gift came quite quickly!!! But other gifts come slowly. When I was almost forty years old, we had a baby girl that died before birth. My parents were
By Lawrence A. Tartaglino
Finally, the dog paddle was set into motion. We made it back to the beach thankful that we had survived yet another ordeal. Next was the beach and the shorebirds. Dogs love the beach. Where allowed, they can run at their heart’s content, sniff lots of new scents, and dip into the surf for relief from the heat. Goldie was no exception. As she ran along the beach, she came upon a group of shorebirds lounging on the sand. Being a retriever, there had to be an instinct that took over. G o l d i e spotted the birds, froze in her tracks, and went into a point. She waited and waited, but nothing happened. She finally looked back at me as if to say, “Well, do something.” I didn’t know what I was supposed to do, so we both stood looking at each other in utter confusion. Finally, I said, “Get ‘em!” and she took off on a mission to scatter the flock to flight. From then on, she stalked birds, pointed, and waited for my response. She stalked birds at the park, in our backyard, while we were driving in my truck, and yes, even at the yacht harbor. Finally, there was an incident on the cliff overlooking Davenport Landing. It was early April, and we were looking for the last of the whales migrating north. As we strained our eyes searching for the
telltale spout, Goldie was staring into the grass around our ankles. Suddenly, I spotted a whale. “There” I said, as we squinted for a better look. At the same time, Goldie dove headfirst into the grass. She emerged with a mouse in her mouth. She was as startled as the poor mouse, and her wide eyes attested to it. With a wild fling, the poor mouse came flying in my direction, where it struck me in the face. Now there were three startled creatures: Goldie, the mouse, and me. Now it was my turn to look at her and ask, “What are you doing?” Thankfully, the mouse scurried off to safety, and Goldie and I were left to ponder
visiting at the time and my mother said to me, “I know this is hard because I had twins that also died shortly after birth. I know the heartache, but there will be a gift for you that will bless your life…” My pain was so great that I felt for sure this time my mother was wrong. How could any gift come from this sorrow? We already had our two darling daughters and that would be enough. I was going to forget my dream of having three children, as I was too fearful of the same thing happening again. But gifts do come, and I finally became pregnant even though we were being as careful as could be. Three years after our baby Anjel died, I gave birth to a ten-pound baby boy. John-Nuri brought a
burst of light and love into our lives, and he continues to do so. My mother was right after all. Sometimes the gift comes in the form of more compassion or understanding or patience. Sometimes, because a person had to go through a very difficult challenge, they are then able to help another. Look for the gift, and surely it will come, bringing meaning to the hardships, sorrows, and disappointments of life. n ••• Joyce & Barry Vissell, a nurse/therapist and psychiatrist couple since 1964 are counselors near Santa Cruz, CA. Visit their web site at SharedHeart.org for their free monthly e-heartletter and inspiring past articles on many topics about relationship and living from the heart.
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this strange relationship between a man and his best friend. There was trust, love, and respect, but so far, not a great deal of mutual understanding. The understanding would eventually come, however. I learned that my dog was happiest when I scratched her ears, shared a taste of my favorite pasta with her, and took her for drives in my truck. She, on the other hand, knew that although people did strange things, they were happiest when scratching her ears, patting her rear, and having her unconditional love and companionship. n ••• For more info: L_Tartaglino@hotmail.com
COMMUNITY CALENDAR life-changing decisions affecting children in foster care. Court appointed special advocates are everyday people that, with just a few hours a week can have a lifetime of impact for a child who has been abused or neglected. More info www.casaofsantacruz.org or call (831) 7612956 XT.102
Spanish – Tuesdays 6:00-7:30 p.m. Servicios Monarca, 233 E. Lake Avenue, Watsonville (831) 722-4532 English – Wednesdays 6:00-7:30 p.m. Monarch Services, 1590 Seabright Avenue, SC (831) 4254030 For more information, visit www.monarchscc.org
Tuesdays & Thursdays Second and Fourth Mondays FREE PILATES CLASSES AT TEMPLE BETH EL APTOS 4TH OF JULY FESTIVITIES SANTA CRUZ CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP 7 a.m.-4 p.m., Soquel Drive between State Park and Trout 2:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m., Alzheimer’s Association, 550 Water Gulch, Aptos Village Park Street, Ste. L2, Santa Cruz Pancake Breakfast: 7-10 a.m. at burger. parking lot If you have a family member who has been diagnosed Worlds Shortest Parade: 10am-12pm with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia, a careParty in the Park: 12-4pm at Aptos Village Park giver support group can offer you an opportunity to find Parade participants and vendors wanted! The “World’s out more about available community resources, learn shortest parade” on 4th of July in Aptos is ready to take from others who are going through similar experiences, parade entries and vendors for the Party in the Park. We and obtain additional educational materials. Open to are expecting an amazing turnout and want to invite all family members, no fee. of Santa Cruz County to take part in it. For more information about this and other support groups Parade entries can include but are not limited to: in the area, please call 800.272.3900 Classic/antique vehicles, floats, bands, walkers, dancers, dogs, etc. Mondays & Tuesdays Visit http://aptoschamber.com/event/aptos-4th-of-july10 a.m., Temple Beth El, 3055 Porter Gulch Rd., Aptos WOMENCARE ARM-IN-ARM festivities/ for more info. Please join us every Tuesday and Thursday at 10 12:30 - 2 p.m. WomenCARE ARM-in-ARM support group for women am in the social hall at Temple Beth El in Aptos with advanced, recurrent and metastatic cancers. Meets (3055 Porter Gulch Rd) for a lively and challenging weekly Mondays & Tuesdays, with a separate meeting 60 minute Pilates Strength Class. The classes are free and everybody is welcome. Donation are every First and Third Tuesday every month. Registration required. Call 457-2273 for more information welcome. For more information https://www.tbeaptos.org and to register. No cost to attend. www.womencaresantacruz.org Wednesdays ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION Tuesdays Thursday July 18 1st & 3rd Wednesdays: 5:30-7 p.m. OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS MEETING ALL CHAMBER MIXER! 7 - 8 pm, Christ Lutheran Church, Gazebo, 10707 Soquel Dr., 2nd & 4th Wednesdays: 2-3:30 p.m. 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM, Samta Cruz County Fairgrounds Alzheimer’s Association, 550 Water Street, Ste L2, Santa Cruz, Aptos Join all six Chambers of Commerce in Santa Cruz Do you have a problem with compulsive over- or under- CA 95060 County for a great time! Enjoy outdoor activities, food, eating? Anorexia? Bulimia? Compulsive exercising? If you have a family member who has been wine and beer while experiencing the beauty of the You are not alone. Drop into a free, friendly OA 12-Step diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or a related Agricultural History Project. dementia, a caregiver support group can offer you meeting with the solution. All are welcome! Visit http://aptoschamber.com/event/all-chamber-mixer/ for For information on other meetings in Santa Cruz County: www. an opportunity to find out more about available commore info. munity resources, learn from others who are going santacruzoa.org/meetings through similar experiences, and obtain additional educational materials. WRITING/DISCUSSION MEETING ANNOUNCEMENTS Our evening Santa Cruz caregiver support 6:30-7:30 p.m., Christ Lutheran Church, Gazebo Room, group meets on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR THE MONTEREY 10707 Soquel Dr., Aptos, CA 95003 (At Hwy One and of each month, and our afternoon Santa Cruz SYMPHONY Freedom Blvd) The Monterey Symphony is seeking volunteers. If you Do you have a problem with food? Please check out our caregiver support group meets on the 2nd and 4th love music and want to be involved, please call (831) free, friendly 12-Step support group with the solution. Wednesdays of each month. No fee. Open to family members. 646-8511 or visit www.montereysymphony.org for more All teens and adults welcome! For more information about this and other support groups in information. For current times and locations of other meetings: www. the area, please call 800.272.3900 santacruzoa.org/meetings. Or call our Hotline at (831) 429-7906. ONGOING EVENTS Second Wednesdays BINGO SANTA CRUZ SONS IN RETIREMENT Daily 6:30 p.m. Santa Cruz Elks Lodge, 150 Jewell St. MONTHLY MEETING SANTA CRUZ ‘USED’ BOOKSHOP BINGO EVERY TUESDAY. Buy-in begins at $21. The Noon, Elks Lodge at 150 Jewell St. 10 am- 3 pm 2710 Chanticleer Ave. Santa Cruz Snack Bar is open with goodies and dinner specials. This statewide group of retired men invites you Grey Bears: Every Monday and Friday is $10-a-bag to be our guest at our monthly luncheon. You’ll book sale. Fill up a shopping bag with books for only meet kindred spirits, have a fine lunch and $10! Thousands of titles for $1.50 or less: cookbooks, BUSINESS DEBTORS ANONYMOUS 5:15-6:30pm, Calvary Episcopal Church, Parish Hall, 532 learn something new from a top notch guest gardening, sci-fi, mysteries, classics and all sorts of speaker. fiction and nonfiction. Non-profit Grey Bears has served Center Street, Santa Cruz. We specifically focus on recovering from debting on Cost: $18. RSVP at 479-7096 our community for 45 years. Grey Bears provides recycling services and accepts books and other dona- one’s business. For more information: 831-425-3272. Second and Fourth Wednesdays tions for our thrift stores. Proceeds benefit our Brown Bag Program, distributing nutriWELLNESS ON THE CANCER JOURNEY Tuesdays & Wednesdays tious food to 3,900 seniors every week. 11-12:30 pm, Old Soquel Plaza SURVIVORS SUPPORT GROUPS Learn how to safely support your body and emotions Weekdays Monarch Services offers a safe space to meet other through the journey of Cancer — from diagnosis survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and CASA ORIENTATIONS TO BECOME to softening the impact of chemo, radiation, and human trafficking survivors, and to listen or share ADVOCATES FOR CHILDREN recovering well from surgery. experiences. Childcare provided on site. We’ll address nausea, low energy, weakness, CASA empowers volunteers to directly influence
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digestion, immune support, grief, stress and more. Feel free to bring your partner or care team to this free class. Please come fed; water is available. Limited Seats. Please register all attendees on Eventbrite — Wellness on the Cancer Journey or call 831-254-3270 to RSVP. Address given upon registration receipt. ADHD SUPPORT GROUP 6:30-8 p.m., Aptos Fire Station, 6934 Soquel Drive, Aptos The Santa Cruz/Monterey Bay Branch of CHADD hosts monthly support group meetings for anyone who would like to learn more about ADHD or has questions or concerns. Come share with those who understand. Second Wednesdays’ meeting is for parents of children, teens, and young adults with ADHD. The group for adults with ADHD, spouses, partners of someone with ADHD meets fourth Wednesdays of every month. Judy Brenis: jbbrenis@comcast.net, or call 831-8189619. Last Wednesdays Each Month MAGICIANS’ CLUB 7 p.m., Antonelli Club Room, 2655 Brommer St., Santa Cruz Attention Magic Lovers! Our new Magicians’ Club meets on the last Wed. of every month at 7pm in the club room at the Antonelli Mobile Home Park. If you do magic or want to get started in this fun hobby, join us. Questions? Call Jim at 685-3829 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. 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. SAN LORENZO COMMUNITY BAND PRACTICE SESSIONS 7:30-9 p.m., San Lorenzo Valley High School Band Room (F-1) The San Lorenzo Valley Community Band meets every Thursday at SLV High School. Dues are $30 a semester. You must read music. Call Teresa at 336-8637. Second and Fourth Thursdays CABRILLO HOST LIONS CLUB MEETINGS 6:30 p.m., Aptos Village Park, 100 Aptos Creek Road. Want to make a difference in our community? Join the Cabrillo Lions Club twice every month and see what you can do to help in Santa Cruz County. Please RSVP cabrillolions@gmail.com
COMMUNITY CALENDAR 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
ONGOING EVENTS CONT. Last Thursdays each month MONTHLY ARGENTINE TANGO AT STAR BENE ITALIAN/ARGENTINE RESTARANTE 4:30pm-9:30pm, Star Bene Italian/Argentene Restarante, 21245 East Cliff Dr. This is a night for true “Social Tango.” Order a wonderful meal from the Star Bene Argentine Menu, (or their well known italian menu), and enjoy the ambiance of Argentina and join us in a social tango dance to music from the Golden Age of Tango. Private instruction and classes by arrangement. For more information, call Michael (831) 239-2247. Fridays NAR-ANON SCOTTS VALLEY 6:30 p.m., Camp Recovery Center (Bison Center Room), 3192 Glen Canyon Road, Scotts Valley. Nar-Anon is a twelve step support group for families and friends of addicts. There are no dues or fees to join. Just come to a meeting. You will hear others, who are going through similar 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. DROP-IN GRIEF SUPPORT 12-1 pm, Hospice of Santa Cruz County, two locations: 940 Disc Dr., SV • 85 Nielson St., Watsonville Hospice of Santa Cruz County is offering a drop-in grief support group for adults grieving the death of a family member or a friend. This group is a place where you can share stories, learn tools for coping, and receive support from people who care. For more information, please call (831) 430-3000. Preregistration is required.
DATED EVENTS Saturday June 15
INTO THE FOREST: PORTER MEMORIAL LIBRARY ICE CREAM SOCIAL/STORY HOUR Wednesday June 19 1:00 p.m., 3050 Porter Street, Soquel This community event is geared for children ages 3 to 8 years and open to the public. Ice Cream will be served between 1 and 1:30 p.m. Our children’s librarians, Jeanne Jorgensen and Dolly Barnes, will provide stories, songs and crafts pertaining to today’s theme. Parking for the library is available. Enter the Bagelry parking lot from Soquel Drive into and drive through to the left. For more info call 476-3326 or visit www.porterml.org The purpose of PA is to provide a safe, secure, and supportive place for people who are addicted to pills who want to get off of them. PA is offered all over the world. For questions, please contact Gary at (831)801-9578 or Kristin at (831)345-6515
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.
BUILD YOUR OWN COMPOST BIN 10:00 a.m. – 12 p.m., Common Roots Farm, 335 Golf Club Dr, Santa Cruz 95060 Anyone can learn to build a simple, versatile, stacking compost bin and we will show you how! In this hands-on demo we will be using wood from an old deck and saving it from the landfill by repurposing it into a handsome container suitable for composting.
Saturday June 22 CONTAINER GARDENING BASICS & BEYOND 10 a.m. - Noon, UC Cooperative Extension, 1430 Freedom Blvd., Suite E, Watsonville 95076 Growing plants in containers is for everyone! This free class will cover how to pair the right pot with the right plants and where to place it for optimal growth and vigor. Please arrive 15 min early to register or sign in. A portion of the class will be held outside. Please dress appropriately for sun, rain or fog. Layers, hat and sunscreen are advised.
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INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT 10 a.m. - Noon, UC Cooperative Extension, 1430 Freedom Blvd., Suite E, Watsonville 95076 Do you want to control the pests and weeds in your garden without harmful chemicals? Come join UC Master GarRECOVERING COUPLES ANONYMOUS MEETING First Fridays each month deners Delise Weir and Trink Praxel to learn how Integrated 10:30 a.m.–noon, Sutter Maternity, 2900 Chanticleer Ave, SC Pest Management strategies can be used to control insects, FIRST FRIDAY ART TOUR RCA is a 12 step group for couples. Our primary SANTA CRUZ TENNIS CLUB weeds, vertebrate pests and plant diseases while keeping The First Friday Art Tour is a Santa Cruz Institute of purpose is to stay committed in loving and intimate 9 a.m., Soquel High School Tennis Courts health and environmental risks as low as possible. They Contemporary Arts event, managed in conjunction relationships and to help other couples achieve will cover the basic steps of IPM, which help you identify with the participating art venues. The event takes place The nonprofit Santa Cruz Tennis Club meets freedom from dysfunctional relationships. All couples the pest and its impact, learn various control options every Saturday morning at the Soquel High year-round and illuminates some of the most talented are welcome whether married or partnered. Some of us available, and find the least toxic approach that will work. School courts beginning at 9:00 am. We play local artists from local galleries. are new in our coupleships and seek to build intimacy This free class will include a power point presentation and live doubles and mixed doubles, mostly at an To find out where to participate in a First Friday art tour, visit specimens for examination. Please arrive 15 minutes early for firstfridaysantacruz.com (Most galleries are open 12-9 pm for intermediate level, and switch around the players together. We have all found help in Recovering Couples Anonymous. every 45 minutes. check-in or registration. First Friday viewings.) For more information visit our website: https://santacruzrca.org Balls are provided. $2 for first time visitors. or email us at rcasantacruz@yahoo.com FRIDAY SHAKESPEARE CLUB Thursday July 4 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Peace United Church of Christ at 900 Second Saturdays Each Month SCOTTS VALLEY 4TH OF JULY FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH BIBLE STUDY 2ND SATURDAY ON THE FARM High Street, Santa Cruz PARADE & FIREWORKS 9:45 a.m: Bible Study • 11 a.m.: Worship Curious about Shakespeare? The Friday Shakespeare 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Ag History Project Center at the Santa Cruz 3–9:45 p.m., Skypark, 361 Kings Village Rd., Scotts Valley 7565 Sunset Way, Aptos Club members discuss the life, times, and influence of County Fairgrounds First Baptist Church of Aptos welcomes you to join their Come celebrate July 4th in Scotts Valley! Parade, flyover, William Shakespeare. Join us every 2nd Saturday on the Farm for free fireworks, BBQ, live bands, games, petting zoo and For information, call 831-684-2832, or go to friday family activities. Each month we select a new theme to bible study and worship every Sunday. much more! Activities and food are not included in price Call (831) 688-5842 for more info shakespeare.org or facebook.com/fridayshakespeare. highlight historical agriculture with games, activities, of admission. ATM available on site. and demonstrations that relate. We often have guest First Sunday of Every Month FRIDAY SHAKESPEARE CLUB appearances from farm animals like llamas, draft SANTA CRUZ DINNER CLUB EVENT Wednesday July 17 OF SANTA CRUZ horses, sheep, goats, chickens, rabbits, and more! You 5 p.m., various member homes throughout county OUT TO SEA: PORTER MEMORIAL LIBRARY are sure to find something fun and entertaining for the 10 am - noon, Peace United Church, 909 High Street Love to cook, entertain and socialize? Our ICE CREAM SOCIAL/STORY HOUR This is the oldest women’s club in Santa Cruz. The club whole family. 1:00 p.m., 3050 Porter Street, Soquel Check our website and Facebook page for more details. FREE dinner club events will be held in several homes meets to study the life, works and times of William throughout Santa Cruz County where members This community event is geared for children ages 3 to 8 Shakespeare. Members share group readings and enjoy gourmet meals, fine wine and conversation. years and open to the public. Ice Cream will be served insights, discuss history, and universal themes found in Sundays Joining the club provides a great opportunity to between 1 and 1:30 p.m. Our children’s librarians, NAR-ANON SANTA CRUZ his plays and writings. cook, to entertain, and to meet locals that share your Jeanne Jorgensen and Dolly Barnes, will provide stories, For more information please call 831-684-2832 6:30 p.m., Sutter Maternity & Surgery Center (Sutter interests. songs and crafts pertaining to today’s theme. Room), 2900 Chanticleer Avenue, Santa Cruz Learn more about the SC Dinner Club and the fun we have Parking for the library is available. Enter the Bagelry parking Saturdays Nar-Anon is a twelve step support group for families by contacting Rhonda Mills at info@SantaCruzDinnerClub. lot from Soquel Drive into and drive through to the left. PILLS ANONYMOUS (PA) and friends of addicts. There are no dues or fees to join. com For more info call 476-3326 or visit www.porterml.org n Just come to a meeting. You will hear others, who are 8 a.m., Sutter Hospital, 2025 Soquel Ave 29 / June 15th 2019 / Aptos Times www.tpgonlinedaily.com
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number of exciting things have been going on lately in Aptos and mid-county in general. From new murals to new local businesses opening to some road repair here is a short overview: ••• Aptos Village he new Aptos Public Safety Service Center has opened at the Aptos Village (across the parking lot from New Leaf). This center is the first of its kind in the mid-county, offering new offices for the Sheriff’s Office, District Attorney, Probation and our 2nd District office. The District Attorney’s Office plans to hold community trainings out of the office (especially how to avoid fraud and crimes against seniors), the Sheriff’s Office will have deputies and staff at this location to meet with local residents and address concerns. Our office will allow an expansion of open office hours as well as general drop-in options for the community. Probation plans to do educational outreach from this location (including outreach to local schools) and victim and witness interviews. Overall, this provides a connection to public safety resources that hadn’t been available in the mid-county. With New leaf open, other businesses in the Village are beginning to come online. Sockshop & Shoe Company has opened its new location in the Village and Cat & Cloud Coffee anticipates being open by the end of June with Penny Ice Creamery looking for a summer opening as well. Additional businesses will follow.
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New Seacliff Mural f you haven’t had the chance to check out the beautiful new mural on State Park Drive near Seacliff Drive (across from Marianne’s Ice Cream) you are in for a treat. The mural, a partnership between Ben Strock, Cole Strickland and the County featured local artist Amadeo Bachar. Bachar played up the local oceanic theme on the mural and becomes a new iconic marker to the heart of Seacliff.
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Rancho Del Mar ancho Del Mar continues its remodel and some new businesses have opened (or intend to open soon) including a new Sutter Health walk-in medical clinic, Bay Federal Credit Union (which is relocating from their other Aptos location up the street), Anytime Fitness (gym), Clean Juice (a juice bar), Poke Bowl restaurant, Sushi Garden restaurant and the Bubble Lounge (a cosmetics and beauty boutique).
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Measure D he Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) recently received an update on Measure D including the results of an independent auditor’s report. The audit came back clean and provided additional information on the financial outlays for the previous year. In the first year, all of the local cities, the County, Santa Cruz METRO and Community Bridges used the funds to fill potholes, build new bike and walking paths, replace busses, increase transportation service for seniors and people with disabilities, design infrastructure projects (highway) and more. Much of this was within the mid and south county areas in our distirct. Specifically, La Selva was the first area to receive Measure D neighborhood resurfacing funds in the unincorporated area. In the coming year, Rio Del Mar will be resurfaced followed by Seacliff. I’ve been working with Public
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Works on the possibility of bonding against Measure D funds to expedite local roadwork. Given the increases in construction costs, I requested bonding to ensure to complete more work than would be possible if it were subject to the increased costs of construction in a few years. In the last year, METRO, using Measure D and SB1 funds, acquired 18 new vehicles to replace aging ones (with cleaner equipment). Liftline expanded service from 5 to 7 days per week and recently acquired new electric transportation vehicles for seniors and people with disabilities. Much of these services benefit our portion of the county and we are fortune to have these services available. In Watsonville, bike and pedestrian safety training was conducted and pedestrian safety measures such as new crosswalk flashing beacons and lighting through the downtown corridor were installed. In Capitola, a new Highway 1 Interchange green bike lane improvement was completed along with new markings and signage on 41st Avenue, Bay/Porter and Park Avenue.
This is just an overview of things happening in the district recently, with more to come. ••• As always, if you have any questions or I can be of any assistance please feel free to give me a call at 454-2200 or stop by our new joint office in at the Aptos Public Safety Center.
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ita (ID #A257269) and Tone (ID# A257268) were surrendered to the Shelter in April after their owners did not have enough time to care for them. They are extremely affectionate and sociable and are overloaded with cuteness. They love to run, jump and nibble on your shirt. They are the perfect foil to a dreary day. They interact well with humans and like to hang out with our volunteers when they are cleaning their stall. They will need to have companionship for the rest of their lives given how social they are so come to Shelter and meet these two little cuties and fall madly in love. Tita and Tone are 3 month old, white goats. 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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ines in the wild are downright exploitative. They do not support their own weight, so instead climb or sprawl over shrubbery and trees. Some are satisfied staying down below the canopy of the hosts who support them, as if aware that a healthy host will support them for a good long time. Many vines climb aggressively to the top and overwhelm their hosts, even if it eventually kills them. There is nothing civil about the technique of the strangler figs, which incidentally includes two popular houseplants, fiddle-leaf fig (Ficus lyrata) and creeping fig (Ficus pumila). They wrap their hosts in networks of stems and roots that strangle the hosts as both the hosts and the clinging vines grow and expand. As the host’s die and rot, the vines develop into self-supporting tree trunks. That is how fiddle-leaf fig, as it is known as a houseplant, grows as a freestanding tree rather than as a creeping vine. It is grown from cuttings from the self-supporting adult growth rather than the creeping juvenile growth. Conversely, creeping fig is grown from juvenile vines, which find a support to cling to, and ultimately develop shrubby adult growth when they get to the top of the support. English and Algerian ivies are not quite as aggressive, since they do not intend to kill their hosts. They are not often intentionally grown as vines, and are almost never planted anymore, but their juvenile growth still works as ground cover in many mature landscapes. One of the main problems with ivy is that it is constantly trying to climb walls and trees so that it can bloom and toss seed. That is not such a problem on concrete walls, but ruins wooden and painted surfaces, and makes a mess of trees. Boston ivy (which is not really an ivy) lacks a juvenile ‘ground cover’ phase, but if kept off of painted and wooden surfaces, happens to work better on concrete infrastructures. It is important to know how a particular vine will behave before selecting it for a particular application. Carolina Jessamine, Mandeville, lilac vine and star jasmine are a few complaisant vines.
Highlight: Star Jasmine here is some debate about the origin of the common name of Confederate jasmine. Some attribute it to its popularity in the former Confederate States of America. Others believe it originated in the Malay Confederacy, much closer to its native range. That is irrelevant here, where we know this popular vine with very fragrant flowers simply as star jasmine, Trachelospermum jasminoides. One might think that it is too common, but there are reasons for that. The dark green foliage is so delightfully glossy all year. As appealing as it is alone, it is even better as a contrasting backdrop for the small but strikingly white star shaped flowers that bloom in profusion about now, and continue to bloom sporadically for much of the rest of the year. The lavish fragrance is totally awesome! The twining vines climb luxuriantly to about the height of first floor eaves. They can climb much higher, but higher growth takes a while to get as billowy as lower growth. However, it is more often grown as a shrubby ground cover, only about two feet deep. The simple leaves are two to three inches long, and one to one and a half inches wide. The clustered flowers are about an inch wide. ••• Horticulturist Tony Tomeo can be contacted at tonytomeo.com.
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