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Seacliff Skatepark Dream Comes True By Jondi Gumz Kids who skateboard have a place to go at Seacliff Village Park, thanks to local philanthropist Rowland Rebele and Richard Novak, founder of iconic skateboard company NHS. The project, budgeted at $300,000, opened Feb. 8, with 500 people in attendance, according to Tricia Proctor, who teamed up with her friend Marie Martorella and county parks chief Jeff Gaffney, to make it happen.
Here’s how it got started: Rebele called Novak about kids skateboarding in the parking lot at the Episcopal Church of Saint John the Baptist. Novak, who lives in Capitola, told him the kids needed a place to skateboard. The plan for Seacliff Village Park, which is across the street from the church, included a skate feature, but it had not been built. A year ago, Proctor and Martorella got a call from Gaffney. ... continues on page 4
Government buildings are not noted for a capacity to inspire. Think of our very own County Government Center in Santa Cruz with its brooding concrete façade. But in its time that glowering edifice was renowned for its brutalist design, which at the time was all the rage. Full Story page 12
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Community News Take Part in the Census Aptos Author to Sign Her New Children’s Book • Remembering Matilda Gage, Radical Suffragist State Grants $2.7M for Local Forest Projects • SC Symphony Presents a Family Concert $200,000 Reward in Tushar Atre Case • Mardi Gras Fundraiser • Help for Mobile Home Owners • Pajaro Valley Parent Conference • Public Comment Due on Corralitos Creek Project • Vaidehi Campbell Williams: Celebration of Life • Nikki Silva of NPR to speak March 11 • Triple P Workshop on Child Disobedience A Powerful Transformation, By Fleur Williams • Cabrillo College Accreditation Re-Affirmed Prop. 13: $15B Bond on March 3 Ballot, By Jondi Gumz • New City of Santa Cruz To-Go Cup Fees Start Sept. 8 Aptos High Competes In Mock Trial • By Jondi Gumz Art Brings Life to Aptos Public Safety Center • By Patrick Mulhearn Gitanjali & Friends: Concert Presented By Mount Madonna School Performing Arts Students Learn at Elkhorn Slough Firesafe Grants Open in March • Citations For Underage Alcohol Sales Kirby School Community Involvement Day County Releases Water Status Report Tree Falls on Resurrection Parish Hall, By Jondi Gumz • Art, Kung Fu, Dim Sum and Immigration: Our Community Reads Upcoming Schedule Doing Their Part Do You Have the Correct Ballot?: Weekend Voting: Feb. 29 and March 1 Pianist Sun to Perform in Aptos Keyboard Series The MAH Welcomes Robb Woulfe
Local Sports 17 Aptos High School Scoreboard Business Profile 20 Nancy Leung, D.D.S.: Pursuing Healthy Teeth For All, By Erin KellyAllshouse California News 22 Is a Tape Measure Good Enough?: California Outdoors Q&As In Memoriam 22 Richard Lynde: Nov. 9, 1935 ~ Jan 13, 2020
Monthly Horoscope • Page 26 – Your November Horoscope Community Calendar • Arts & Entertainment – Pages 28, 29
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Featured Columnists The Corona Virus: 1918 All Over Again?, By Jane M. Orient, M.D. Love Your Body: Your Health Motivation Hack, By John Wilkins Serving on County and Regional Commissions, By Zach Friend, County Supervisor, 2nd District
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“Skate Park” from page 1 The two moms, both with skateboarding children, had tried in vain to persuade the Capitola City Council to approve a skate park funded by Novak for beginning and intermediate skaters at Monterey Park next to New Brighton Middle School. Instead, the council backed a city initiative for a skate park on McGregor Drive, which opened in 2015. With Gaffney’s interest, Proctor connected with Mariah Roberts and Terry Corwin of the Friends of Santa Cruz County Parks, then reconnected with Dreamland Skate Parks in Lincoln City, Ore., which had come up with a design for Capitola. “They came down and saw the (Seacliff) site and said ‘We’re in,”’ Proctor said. “In a nutshell, and consistent with my experience in business and leading the Land Trust for 10 years, when you have leaders who trust each other, everything becomes possible,” said Corwin. “That is the case here, with leaders in government, private sector and a non profit (County Park Friends), all working in partnership and in good faith to get this project done.” Deborah Bredy, who took over Bredy Construction in Santa Cruz after her husband Mike died in 2018, built the skate park.
Zach Friend is joined by his son while talking to the crowd.
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Construction took seven weeks and came in under budget, according to Proctor. Donations from Novak and Rebele covered the cost. Proctor was impressed by the support for the skate park in the community. Supervisor Zach Friend, who has a young son, was a big help, she added. “People have been waiting for this for so long,” she said. “The kids grow up so fast.” Her youngest was 6 when she started asking for a skate park in Capitola. He’s now 18, a high school senior going to Cabrillo College, close to home so he’ll be able to take advantage of the new skatepark. n Cover Photo: Lots of smiling faces surround donors Pat Rebele and Richard Novak as they cut the ribbon to officially open the skate park. Others on the ribbon line include (from left) Mark Scott (Designer/builder Dreamland Skate Parks), Terry Corwin & Mariah Roberts (County
Park Friends), Danyel Scott (Designer/ builder Dreamland Skate Parks), Rowland Rebele (with Pat and Richard — Generous Donors), Tricia Proctor and Marie Martorella (Project Visionaries), Jeff Gaffney (Santa Cruz County Parks Director), Deborah Bredy (Bredy Construction), Zach Friend (County Supervisor), and Lesley Harris (Legal Counsel).
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Take Part in the Census D ata collected in the 2020 Census will determine how many congressional seats each state holds in the House of Representatives, and how state and federal dollars will be allocated to local governments over the next 10 years. That’s $675 billion at stake, which is why a complete and accurate count matters, according to the Monterey Bay Economic Partnership. Roads and highways, health clinics and hospitals, fire departments and schools all depend on adequate funding so it’s important to count everyone in a community for the count to be accurate. An undercount could cost $2,000 per person per year of funding lost, which would add up over 100 years. The annual headcount is required by the U.S. Constitution and has been undertaken every 10 years since 1790. Census responses are confidential and protected under Title 13 of the U.S. Code, and personal information from the census is never shared with immigration or law enforcement agencies. Census forms will be mailed out in mid-March in advance of National Census
Day on April 1, when the Census Bureau will begin recording responses. For the first time, the Census Bureau will permit respondents to answer the survey online, by mail, or by phone. All forms should be completed by April 30. n ••• See Santa Cruz County Census 2020 on Facebook to learn more.
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Aptos Author to Sign Her New Children’s Book A ptos author Linda S. Gunther will sign her new children’s book, “Panicky Polly,” 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 29, at Kelly’s Books, 1838 Main St., Watsonville, next to Nob Hill. This is a story about a little girl who routinely panics when things in her life go wrong. When she learns a basic yoga technique — pause, count 1-2-3, and just breathe — and takes the leap to try it, her life changes for the better. Gunther came up with this easily flustered character, Polly, almost 20 years ago but put the idea aside to write romantic thrillers. She decided the idea was timely after a teacher friend shared
concerns about the increasing number of children in first, second and third grades getting stressed out. Gunther reconnected with talented South African Linda Gunther illustrator, Zsa Zsa Venter, and voila. Gunther hopes to visit local schools to read “Panicky Polly” with a follow-up activity where kids share situations that cause them stress and then learn the yoga technique that helped Polly. This is Gunther’s third children’s book. She has authored four romantic suspense novels and has a fifth about to be published, titled “Dream Beach …A Romantic Suspense for Dreamers, Lovers and Troublemakers.” n ••• Learn more at: www.lindasgunther.com
Remembering Matilda Gage, Radical Suffragist
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he Santa Cruz County and Mon- with care for a large, loving family. Her terey Bay Peninsula Branches of the youngest daughter, Maud, married L. American Association of University Frank Baum, who wrote “The Wonderful Women are hosting a luncheon Wizard of Oz.” celebrating the centennial of Carpenter will have copies of women’s suffrage. The luncheon her book on hand for $20 cash or takes place Saturday, Feb. 29, check and sign books afterward. 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Seascape Attendees are asked to wear Beach Resort. white to celebrate this historical The keynote speaker is event. A limited number of cenAngelica Shirley Carpenter, tennial pins will be on hand for renowned author of women’s sale; $5 suggested donation for history books. Her newest book Angelica Carpenter each, cash or check. A photo is, “Born Criminal: Matilda Joslyn Gage, booth with a Susan B. Anthony cut-out will Radical Suffragist.” be available for personal photo taking. Gage was a leader in the early women’s ••• movement, working closely with Susan Seascape Beach Resort: , 1 Seascape Resort B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton. Drive, Aptos. Cost is $26 (includes lunch). Gage fought for women’s right to vote and Prepaid reservations are required with Kathy more: equal pay for equal work, equality Poulson 831-324-0760. Mail check to AAUW in property and child custody laws, and a MPB to P.O. Box 1786 Monterey, CA 93942. woman’s right to control her own body. Note meal choice: Turkey club or veggie wrap. An author, she was controversial Information: https://santacruz-ca.aauw. for her opinion that organized religion net/files/2020/01/Beacon-Jan.-2020-_comoppressed women. She balanced work pressed.pdf.
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State Grants $2.7M for Local Forest Projects C alFire has awarded the Resource Conservation District of Santa Cruz County $2,736,367.74 for forest treatment and conservation activities. The agency is working with Santa Cruz Mountain Stewardship Network, leading a collaborative involving Amah Mutsun tribal band, and private landowners to improve forest health and fire resiliency on 506 high-priority acres of state responsibility lands in Santa Cruz County. Activities include fuel reduction, pest management, reforestation, and research. The funding is part of $67 million awarded by the state in February to projects statewide to restore and maintain healthy forests. ”We’re really excited,” said Lisa Lurie, executive director of the Resource Conservation District of Santa Cruz County, noting her agency worked with landowners to identify project sites where work could reduce the threat of catastrophic wildfire.
One project will involve creating a shaded fuel break – a buffer for a wildfire -- on Last Chance Road north of Davenport near Waddell Creek and Scott Creek. Along the ridgeline, the under-
story – the vegetation under the forest canopy – will be thinned to prevent from fire spreading Big Creek Lumber and Sempervirens Fund are the private landowners
involved with State Parks. The other site at San Vicente Redwoods involves Sempervirens Fund, Peninsula Open Space Trust and Save the Redwoods League. Again, the goal is to strategically remove some of the understory to create a shaded fuel break. Lurie said the intention is to remove vegetation with a prescribed burn, which will be funded not by this grant, but other funding sources. The area is “more at risk because of fire suppression,” she said. The Amah Mutsen Land Trust is a partner on the project and UC Berkeley will provide pre- and post-monitoring. “This has been such a huge collaborative effort,” Lurie said. ”It takes the diversity of landowners … to assess the risks and see how can we work together.” Different landowners have different goals and different priorities, she noted, but there is a common goal—“how to we protect our community and our watershed from the threat of wildfire.” n
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he Santa Cruz Symphony presents a family concert, The Orchestra Sings, led by Daniel Stewart, at 2 p.m. March 1 at the Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium, 307 Church St., Santa Cruz. Master of Ceremonies Omari Tau Williams will return as host for this year’s “Link Up” event, which is designed to introduce new audience members to orchestras. The Santa Cruz Symphony will be joined by members of the Santa Cruz County Youth Symphony directed by Nathaniel Berman, as well as El Sistema Strings, Santa Cruz Ballet Theatre, and Kuumbwa Jazz Honor Band. Young people are invited to bring their own instrument and play along with the
symphony. Omari Tau Williams will guide the audience members, letting them know when to sing or play along. The program will include: Beethoven’s “Ode To Joy,” Brackett’s “Simple Gifts,” Copland’s “Variations on a Shaker Melody” from Appalachian Spring, Dvorak’s Largo from Symphony No. 9, “From the New World,” Stravinsky’s Finale from The Firebird Suite and Papoulis’ “Oye.” The concert is appropriate for all ages and is open seating, first come first serve. Afterwards, attendees can take advantage of the “Instrument Petting Zoo” on the stage. n ••• Tickets: Adult, $19.50, child 3-17, $11.50 at SantaCruzTickets.com.
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$200,000 Reward in Tushar Atre Case T Tushar Atre
The Sheriff’s Office has released new video of a person of interest seen in a surveillance video near Atre’s home three hours before he was kidnapped. The video shows this person ride a bike up to Atre’s house, stop the bike, observe the house, then ride away. Investigators believe the car Atre was kidnapped in traveled from Pleasure Point Drive to Soquel San Jose Road, where his body and the car were found.
The Sheriff’s Office asks the public to look at this newly released information to see if you can identify the person of interest or if you were traveling on that path around 3 to 4 a.m. Oct.1 and saw this vehicle. n ••• If you have information for investigators, contact Sgt. Daniel Robbins at Daniel.robbins@ santacruzcounty.us or (831) 454-7635. Or call the anonymous tip line at (831) 454-7631.
Main St., and the Freedom Branch Library, 2021 Freedom Boulevard, Watsonville. The initial study is posted on the Caltrans District 5 webpage: https:// dot.ca.gov/caltrans-near-me/district-5/ district-5-current-projects Public comments or a request for a public hearing must be emailed by Feb. 25 to Jason Wilkinson at jason.wilkinson@dot.ca.gov or mailed to Jason Wilkinson, Caltrans District 5, 50 Higuera St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. ••• Vaidehi Campbell Williams: Celebration of Life aidehi’s family and friends will celebrate her life at Twin Lakes Church in Aptos at 11 a.m. March 28. She was among those who lost their lives aboard the diving boat Conception. Campbell worked for the Soquel Creek Water District 18 years. Vaidehi Williams As the district’s communications specialist, her career was spent sharing with the community her exuberance for the district’s mission to conserve water resources. RSVP at tinyurl.com/VaidehiRSVP ••• Nikki Silva of NPR to speak March 11 ikki Silva, co-author of “Hidden Kitchens: Stories, Recipes, and More from NPR’s The Kitchen Sisters,” a 2005 New York Times Notable Book of the Year, will speak 1-:30 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 11, at Porter Memorial Library, 3050 Porter Nikki Silva St., Soquel, as part of the Meet the Author series.
Silva is co-executive producer of the award-winning public radio team. The Kitchen Sisters are creators of hundreds of stories for NPR, podcast and public broadcast about the lives, histories, art and rituals of people, famous and unsung who have shaped our diverse cultural heritage. At each Meet the Author, local authors discuss their works, answer questions and autograph their books. They are free of charge and open to the public. Coffee is provided by The Ugly Mug. Parking is available behind the library. Enter from Soquel Drive into the Bagelry parking lot and drive through to the left. www.porterml.org ••• Triple P Workshop on Child Disobedience La Manzana Community Resources • March 11 riple P presents a free parent workshop on managing disobedience 5:30-7:30 p.m. March 11 at La Manzana Community Resources, 18 W. Lake Ave, Suite E, Watsonville. Parents will learn: Why children may be uncooperative or refuse to follow instructions; How to give instructions in a way that increases your child’s cooperation; How to respond calmly and consistently when your child refuses to follow directions. Light snacks will be provided for adults and children. Liliana Zamora, Community Bridges, will give this workshop in Spanish. Free child care is available with advance registration. To register: Contact Liliana Zamora at (831) 724-2997 x212 or lilianaz@cbridges.org or register online at http://first5scc.org/calendar/parenttrainings n
COMMUNITY BRIEFS Mardi Gras Fundraiser Seacliff Inn, Aptos • Feb. 25 ardi Gras means “Fat Tuesday” or Carnival, a celebration kickoff before Easter. A Mardi Gras fundraiser party for the Aptos History Museum will take place on Tuesday, 5-7 p.m. Feb. 25, at the Best Western Seacliff Inn, 7500 Old Dominion Court, Aptos. Bring your beads and masks, there will be prizes for the best dressed. The no-host bar will feature Bourbon Street classics including hurricanes, and the Soquel High Jazz Band will provide the music. To raise funds for the Aptos History Museum, there will be a silent auction with items such as a Ferris Wheel seat from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. There will also be a King cake contest and tours of the museum across the street. Tickets are $40 general and $35 for museum members. For information and reservations, call (831) 688-1467 or aptoshistory.org. ••• Help for Mobile Home Owners Twin Lakes Church • Feb. 21 he state Department of Housing and Community Development will be at Twin Lakes Church, 2701 Cabrillo College Drive, Aptos, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 21, to help mobilehome owners apply for the fee and tax waiver program. Agency staff will also help mobilehome owners check the title on their mobile home. A correct title is required for permits to remodel or make repairs. Without the
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he reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the suspect(s) in the murder of Santa Cruz County resident Tushar Atre is now $200,000, according to the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office. Information must be received by July 22. Private community members have increased and extended the reward for information. Atre was kidnapped from his home Oct. 1, 2019, and found dead several hours later in a remote area of the Santa Cruz Mountains.
correct title, selling or refinancing will be difficult, and the state may think you owe them thousands in fees. Checking the title is free. Owners of manufactured homes are welcome to attend. To schedule an appointment, call 1-800962-8356 or just walk in. ••• Pajaro Valley Parent Conference E.A. Hall Middle School • Feb. 22 ajaro Valley Unified School District announces the annual Parent Conference and Community Resource Fair 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22, at E. A. Hall Middle School, 201 Brewington Ave., Watsonville. Child care is free for ages 3 – 11. Parents should first take your child to Mintie White Elementary School and register there. Breakfast and lunch will be available for adults and children. Parents who attend will receive Saturday Academy credit. ••• Public Comment Due on Corralitos Creek Project altrans District 5 will accept public comments on the proposed changes to the Corralitos Creek bridge project on Route 152 in Santa Cruz County until Tuesday, Feb. 25. Caltrans proposes to build a pathway on the eastbound side of the bridge by widening the existing shoulder from two to four feet to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The public can review the initial study with a proposed mitigated negative declaration at the Watsonville Public Library, 275
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A Powerful Transformation By Fleur Williams
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usic is a powerful means for transformation — a fact beautifully conveyed in the Santa Cruz Symphony’s most recent production, Catharsis, which was presented at the Civic Auditorium and Mello Center for the Performing Arts. Under the baton of the ever-dynamic Maestro Daniel Stewart, the
Violinist performs Mahler with SC Symphony.
musicians were full of force and energy as they revealed the vast emotional landscape of Gustav Mahler’s Symphony No. 5. Mahler’s Fifth is considered to be a handful for any conductor and orchestra. The music’s dramatic nature has plenty of technical difficulties as it leads us on a thematic journey from inner turmoil to exaltation. As a reflection of all the dark and light facets of life, the score’s five movements radically and unpredictably shift between slow and fast tempos. Stewart and the musicians were completely in sync as they navigated these complex changes and successfully maintained the music’s underlying rhythmic pulse. From the first solo (an evocative trumpet fanfare by Matthew Ebisuzaki), we became aware of how individual virtuosity plays a prominent role in balancing this massive symphony. The musicians showed incredible focus and precision with the rhythmic variations and intense tones of the score and were responsive
to Stewart as he conducted the music’s somber, stormy, and joyful elements. As a whole, the orchestra brought great technical control and emotional insight into the tempo fluctuation and wild mood swings represented in Mahler’s work. While each of the five movements kept us captivated, the performance of the famous Adagietto was especially rich. This slow and enchanting movement is considered one of Mahler’s “greatest hits.” It is a passionate declaration of love for his wife Alma, although it has also been affiliated with loss. Santa Cruz Sympony string and harp musicians delivered a smooth and lyrical performance that brought us into a reflective, dreamlike state. Stewart generously extended the melodies, drawing out the Adagietto’s soulful quality with the orchestra and proving that music alone can express emotional depths and nuances without the addition of words. As it ranges from mourning to frenzy to elation, Mahler’s Fifth reflects the
Maestro Daniel Stewart, in sync with the musicians.
tragic, comedic, and triumphant aspects of the composer’s personal life and brings attention to our own contrary life experiences. After the Adagietto, there was an audible shuffle in the audience as if the collective stirred from a contemplative trance and remembered to breathe again. As we move forward in 2020, the memory of this brilliant performance will remain evergreen; a reminder that music revives us and offers cathartic relief, especially during challenging times of chaos and uncertainty. n
Cabrillo College Accreditation Re-Affirmed
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abrillo College reports its accreditation has been re-affirmed by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges. The notification on Jan. 27 indicated Cabrillo earned three commendations relating to college planning, professional development related to equity concerns, and its participatory governance structure. Colleges in the California Community College system are subject to ACCJC review and accreditation decisions every seven years. To remain accredited, institutions must submit a lengthy written self-study and undergo a peer evaluation visit (which took place in October 2019). The commission recommended three areas for improvement but made no findings of non-compliance with
Dr. Joi Lin Blake, Palomar Community College District superintendent/president and the members of the Accrediting Peer Review Team conduct the report out to the Cabrillo Community at the conclusion of their week-long team visit.
federal laws nor ACCJC policies. Areas to improve: Complete a technology plan, complete some updates of board policies, and consider the total cost of ownership in decisions about facilities, equipment and resources. Cabrillo is required to submit a midterm report in 2023. “We are thrilled with the accreditation outcome and the peer report,” said Cabrillo Superintendent/President Dr. Matt Wetstein. “The visiting team helped us identify areas of institutional improvement that we have already started working on, and the commendations they described reflect a deep commitment to understanding Cabrillo’s outstanding governance culture. Credit goes to the entire College, and to my predecessor Laurel Jones for making sure there was a strong governance process in place.” Wetstein said the technology plan is completed and under governance review and work on the other issues has already begun. The commendations include positive references to Cabrillo’s commitment to the mission as an agent of institutional change, intentionally aligning resources, processes, procedures and assessment in support of student learning and achievement;
equity-focused professional development for faculty, classified professionals, administrators, and student leaders; and collaborative and innovative approach to infuse equity through governance and participatory decision-making processes. Dr. Kathie Welch, Cabrillo’s assistant superintendent/vice president of instruction, called the ACCJC report as a “feather in the cap for the college” and “the culmination of a lot of hard work by staff, faculty, and managers.” n ••• More info is at https://www.cabrillo.edu
The Peer Review Team, led by Dr. Joi Lin Blake, Palomar Community College District superintendent/president, conducts a public forum with Cabrillo faculty, staff, students and community members at the Aptos Campus.
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Prop. 13: $15B Bond on March 3 Ballot By Jondi Gumz
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hen you see Proposition 13 on your ballot, you might think of the initiative passed in 1978 to limit annual increases of property assessments and prevent senior citizens from being priced out of their homes by high taxes. This year’s Proposition 13 is something different. Voters will decide whether to authorize $15 billion in state general obligation bonds to build and modernize public education facilities. The money would be split this way: $9 billion for K-12 schools and preschools — $5.2 billion for modernization, $2.8 billion for new construction, $500 million for charter schools, and $500 million for career technical education — and $6 billion for community college and universities, with priority to projects addressing life-safety deficiencies. Funding rules would change to give school districts and community college districts authority to issue more local bonds, and allow school districts to levy higher developer fees. If the bond measure passes, individual property owners will not see a line on their property tax bills to repay the bond. Instead, the state would repay this bond over 35 years, like a mortgage but a little longer, with interest estimated at $11 billion. The annual payments of $740 million per year would come from the state’s General Fund, which means that money would not be available to fund other needs in California. The annual payment
represents about one-half of 1 percent of the current General Fund, according to the state. The state has $80 billion of bonds supported by General Fund payments, with $42 billion of voter-approved bonds not yet sold. The state estimates about $6 billion annually from the General Fund is used to repay bonds. The last state bond for education was $9 billion in 2016, and school district applications for funding exceed what is available. E. Toby Boyd, president of the California Teachers Association, Pamela Kahn,
president of the California School Nurses Association, and Brian Rice, president of California Professional Firefighters, signed the ballot argument for the measure. They contend the money will replace deteriorating water pipes, remove mold and asbestos from old classrooms and provide seismic upgrades, security improvements and functioning smoke alarms. The opposing argument comes from Sen. Brian Jones, R-El Cajon, Jon Coupal, president of the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association, and Larry Sand, a retired teacher. They contend the governor and the
Legislature have wasted money on pet projects, such as high-speed rail, which could have been spent to upgrade aging school facilities without going into debt. As of Feb. 4, the top supporters of Prop. 13 had raised more than $8 million for their cause, according to the state Fair Political Practices Commission. The California Coalition for Public Higher Education Issues Committee, raised the most, $1.5 million, with the Coalition for Adequate School Housing Issues Committee close behind, raising $1.05 million. Last year, California Teachers Association Issues PAC raised $500,000, to support the measure and the California Democratic Party raised $250,000. This year, the Southwest Regional Council of Carpenters Issues Committee raised $333,333 for it, the Northern California Carpenters Regional Council Issues PAC $330,000, Member’s Voice of the State Building and Construction Trades Council of California, $250,000, the UCLA Foundation $200,000, and the University of California San Francisco Foundation, $200,000. No contributions have been reported to the No on 13 campaign this election cycle, according to the FPPC. A coalition that includes the League of Women Voters of California submitted more than 860,000 signatures on an initiative for the November 2020 ballot to change the 1978 Prop. 13 rules by requiring all commercial and industrial properties to be assessed at fair market value. n
New City of Santa Cruz To-Go Cup Fees Start Sept. 8
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tarting Sept. 8, businesses in the city of Santa Cruz will charge customers a 25-cent fee on hot and cold drinks sold in disposable cups. The city fee aligns with the fee already adopted by Santa Cruz County. This fee is designed to reduce waste by encouraging retail customers to bring a reusable cup when ordering a beverage. Businesses will keep the fee. Businesses are encouraged to offer a 25-cent credit to customers who bring in their own cup and/or container and to use washable dishware and utensils when possible. The Santa Cruz City Council changed its Environmentally Acceptable Food Packaging and Products Ordinance on Jan. 28. Another change: To-go ware sold as compostable and biodegradable must completely decompose and return to elements found in nature within a reasonably short amount of time after disposal, be fiber-based and certified 10 / February 15th 2020 / Aptos Times www.tpgonlinedaily.com
free of added polyfluoroalkyl substances known as PFAS. These toxic fluorinated chemicals, not commonly tested for, have been found in the drinking water of dozens of U.S. cities. Environmental Working Group scientists believe PFAS is likely detectable in all major water supplies that use surface water. “Reducing the amounts of disposable food packaging products in Santa Cruz will help protect our environment from contamination and degradation,” said Waste Reduction Manager Leslie O’Malley. “With more and more evidence of the negative impacts of such disposed waste, we want to encourage businesses, residents and tourists to make environmentally responsible choices.” Questions may be addressed to Waste Reduction Manager Leslie O’Malley at LOMalley@cityofsantacruz. com or (831) 420-5593. n ••• The ordinance is at www.cityofsantacruz.com/to-go-ware.
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Aptos High Competes In Mock Trial
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By Jondi Gumz
he semi-finals of the 31st Annual Santa Cruz County Mock Trial Competition will take place at the county courthouse from 5-7 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 18 and with the finals on Feb. 20. The winning team will represent Santa Cruz County at the state finals in Los Angeles March 20-22. In preliminary rounds this month, teams participated from nine high schools: Aptos, Harbor, Pacific Collegiate, Pajaro Valley, Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley, San Lorenzo Valley, Soquel, and Watsonville. Aptos High students participating are: Aaron Buchanan, Katherine Walton, Anabel Willy, Chris Whaley, Carmella Rennell, Keegan Martin, Isabelle Smith, Alex Schmidt, and Lily Mejia for the prosecution, and Holden Barker, Jacob Sandler, Jamie Walton, Cameron Barrett, Russell Voris, Emily Marschall-Niswonger, Celia Ruiz, Matthew Biehl for the defense. Maddy Demers plays the bailiff and Cat Ontiveros and Sam Danish are understudies.
Photo Credit: Kevin Mitchener
Aptos High School students on the mock trial defense team assemble in the courthouse. Their coach is teacher Kevin Mitchener, with help from attorney coaches Heidi Simonson and Jack Ueberrhein. This is the first time every comprehensive high school has a team in the competition, which started Feb. 5 and is
coordinated by the Santa Cruz County Office of Education Student Support Services Department. Starting in 1980, the Constitutional Rights Foundation introduced the mock trail program to all the counties in Cali-
fornia to give students the opportunity to learn about the judicial system. The teams study a hypothetical case, develop analytical abilities and communication skills, and discover their obligations and responsibilities as participating members of our society. They receive guidance from volunteer attorneys in courtroom procedures and trial preparation. Thirteen local Santa Cruz County Superior Court judges volunteer to preside over the hearings and 40 local attorneys volunteer as competition scorers. This year’s case, People v. Matsumoto, is the trial of Bailey Matsumoto, the founder of a technology start-up that develops autonomous (self-driving) trucks. Bailey is charged with the murder of Bailey’s spouse, Taylor Matsumoto. Support for the competition comes from Superior Court of California Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz Sheriff’s Department. n ••• Santa Cruz County Courthouse: 701 Ocean St., Santa Cruz
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Art Brings Life to Aptos Public Safety Center
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By Patrick Mulhearn
overnment buildings are not noted for a capacity to inspire. Think of our very own County Government Center in Santa Cruz with its brooding concrete façade. But in its time that glowering edifice was renowned for its brutalist design, which at the time was all the rage. Perhaps that’s why Santa Cruz County government takes such delight in festooning public buildings with local art. While the Government Center at 701 Ocean St. has for years played host to art exhibits and is home to several permanent collections of local arts, the new Aptos Village Public Safety Center is now home to a collection of local arts from our very own Aptos High School. These pieces, predominantly photographs, were all conceived and produced by students. Veronique Marks, an art teacher at the high school, recounted how this partnership developed: “Our principal, Peggy Pughe, was approached by Supervisor Zach Friend and his team at a community meeting in the fall of 2018. They were considering student art
his piece, he chose a location that was personally important to him. “Being just up the road to my house, this location has always been one of my favorite places to watch the sunset,” he said. “Knowing that college is quickly approaching, I wanted to capture the moment so that I can always remember exactly how it looks.” He added that having his photograph on permanent display is a true honor, and he hopes it brings “as much joy to other people as it does to me.” Lytrell Francis, another Aptos High School senior with artwork at the Public Safety Center, produced a multimedia piece called “the Rail it Took” with a drawing of Harriet Tubman superimposed on a map of Virginia and West Virginia. Lytrell prefers pen and ink for his work because the medium allows for interesting opportunities for texture and shade. Pen and The Rail it Took by Lyttrell Francis ink allow his imagination and emotions to to adorn the new building that was still under Supervisor Friend and his team began col- “run wild,” but he doesn’t like to have too many guidelines. “Most of the time when it construction. That’s when Peggy reached out laborating with the photography classes.” to our department. In the winter of 2019, This collaboration included discussion comes to art, throughout the creation of the of themes, locations, and colors that might piece I truly never stick to a plan and I have to allow and tell myself [that] plans change and suit the venue. “We were looking for new ways to high- [to] go with the flow of what my emotions light parts of my district that were personally and imagination say.” For their teachers, this project was parimportant to these artists, and that would help bring some life and local flavor to make ticularly important because of the impact a more welcoming public office,” said Friend. public recognition of their art has on the artist. “Displaying student art both publicly Another Aptos High School art teacher who collaborated on this project, Melissa as well as in the classroom is an integral part Offut, said, “For the photography pieces, stu- of the art making process,” said Marks. “It dents were given an assignment to shoot local helps build confidence, boosts self-esteem landscapes. Since we live in an area with such and pride in one’s abilities. It provides an diverse and rich scenery, they were able to opportunity for students to learn from each respond with some extraordinary and varied other and appreciate the work of others. It fosters empathy, respect, and most of all nurpoints of view.” For Ian McGuckin, a senior at Aptos tures a strong sense of classroom and artist High School, this was his first time delving community.” “Public recognition of student artwork into the world of art. He’d never taken an art class but had always loved photography. For is everything,” Offut said. “We make every effort to give our students opportunities to display their work. It is an integral part of the art-making process. When an artist/photographer has an audience, the work immediately becomes a richer piece — a collaboration between the maker and the viewer. This aspect of art-making provokes critical thinking on a higher level.” n A favorite place to watch the sunset by Ian McGuckin
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students from grades one through 12 in four annual performances, culminating in the critically acclaimed Ramayana! in June. Gitanjali’s voice and stage presence invites the audience into a heartfelt, deep and rich experience that includes songs from many genres. We welcome all to enjoy this wonderful night of entertainment and connection.” n ••• Tickets at mms-GitanjaliandFriends. brownpapertickets.com are $25 for adults and $10 for students 18 and under.
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Students Learn at Elkhorn Slough M ount Madonna School fifth and ninth grade students recently visited the Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve in Watsonville to learn more about its ecosystem, local watersheds and to conduct labs. Fifth graders are studying great white sharks as the focus of an in-depth environmental project. Ninth grader students are learning about the marine ecosystems of their local oceans and watersheds. “This field trip fits into the fifth grade environmental curriculum because whatever happens on land affects the slough and the slough feeds into the ocean,” said fifth grade teacher Jessica Cambell. “Pollutants and other run-off, such as plastics, enter from the watershed and affect life in the slough, and this, in turn, affects the health of the sharks in the bay. The main purpose of our visit to Elkhorn Slough is for fifth grade students to gain a greater understanding of how our watershed works, and all of the interrelated pieces influencing the health of the Monterey Bay and our oceans.” Ninth grade students at take a year-long course in marine biology taught by science teacher Nicole Silva. That course culminates
in the spring with a five-day learning journey for the students to Catalina Island. As part of their lessons at the slough, students gathered data on water temperature, turbidity, ph, salinity and speed, and wind speed and direction, and air temperature. “Our ninth grade students are studying marine ecosystems and biotic and abiotic factors of their local ocean and watersheds,” said Silva. “Being able to visit Elkhorn Slough and use their microscopes to look at the phytoplankton and zooplankton and also do the water quality lab testing gives our students real hands-on knowledge of what we have been studying and why it is important. “It is fun to do with our fifth grade buddies,” Silva said, “because the older students get to be teachers and teach the fifth graders all that they have been studying in class so far. It is another excellent learning experience for them.” Cambell agreed. “By taking this trip together, the high school buddies allow the fifth grade students to explore concepts and experiments that otherwise would be too complex to manage alone,” she said. n
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Firesafe Grants Open in March W ith the growing threat of wildfire, CalFire urges homeowners to create and maintain defensible space around their home and outbuildings to increase the chances their home will survive a wildfire. Defensible space is a buffer you create between buildings and vegetation to prevent the buildings from catching fire. State law requires that you maintain 100 feet of defensible space around your home and outbuildings – 30 feet where you remove dead plants from the yard and dry pine needles from the roof – and the rest where grass is cut to 4 inches at most, with horizontal and vertical spacing between shrubs and trees.
If your home is on a steep slope, this buffer zone should be increased. If you take these steps, fire crews are more likely to spend time defending your property during a wildfire. Fire Safe Santa Cruz County is raising money and offering grants to fund neighborhood chipping programs and larger neighborhood fuel load reduction projects to help homeowners make their neighborhood more fire safe. Applications for chipping funds will reopen in March. Applicants must file at https://www.firesafesantacruz.org/nocost-chipping with a detailed description of your project and/or your neighborhood’s needs. Priority will go to projects with demonstrated commitment from multiple landowners in the area. n
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Citations For Underage Alcohol Sales
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mployees at four local stores have been issued misdemeanor citations for furnishing alcohol to a person under 21 years of age following a decoy operation by the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office Alcohol and Tobacco Compliance Units on Jan. 30. The Sheriff’s Office reported a decoy under 21 under their supervision was sold alcohol at Black Point Market in Live Oak, Lago Di Como in Live Oak, Upper Crust Pizza in Soquel and Golden Fu Wah in Soquel. A decoy attempted to purchase alcohol or tobacco products at these 20 locations, but was refused: Tortilla Flats, Valero, Sawasdee, Soquel Quality Meat, Ugly Mug, Star of Siam, Quik Stop, Little Tampico, Michael’s on Main, and Carpos , all in Soquel; Suda, Pleasure
Pizza East Side Eatery, Kaito, Zameen at the Point, 7-Eleven, El Chino, and Speedway #6183, all in unincorporated Santa Cruz; Café Rio, Aptos Parish Publick House, Moutlon’s Unocal , all in Aptos. The Sheriff’s Office said the goal of this operation was to limit minors’ access in the community to alcoholic beverages and tobacco products. n
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ommunity Involvement Day is a central component of the servicelearning program at Kirby School. Last year on Community Involvement Day, the Kirby community, which includes 240 students in grades 6-12, completed approximately 1,000 hours of community service in a single day. This intensive program began as an imperative from students who sought partnership with staff in serving their community. Although service has been an integral part of the Kirby culture and education since its founding, Community Involvement Day emphasizes the importance of involvement by dedicating an entire day of school to service in Santa Cruz County. This year, Community Involvement Day took place Feb. 12. “Kirby’s emphasis on bettering their student body beyond academics — toward creating individual leaders who are inspired to be active in their community — is what keeps Kirby School’s mission unique and genuinely admirable,” said Sahar Nangoli, 11th grader at Kirby School. Students volunteered at a range of organizations including Habitat for Humanity, SPCA, Second Harvest Food Bank, Elderday Elder Care Center, Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Reserve, Life Lab, Homeless Garden Project, Save Our Shores, and Coastal Watershed Council. Some students did service projects close to campus, such as removing invasive
species from the Pogonip open space, which is directly behind the Kirby School. “A day spent outside of the classroom — in service — is a small investment of time when compared to the incredible sense of empowerment a student feels as they gain a broader understanding of the social, environmental and other issues that impact our community and learn how to affect change,” said Christy Hutton, Kirby’s head of school. “However, when every single student and all staff join together on the same day to work side by side, the sense of collective accomplishment elevates this day to a rather potent feeling of ‘together, we can change the world,’” she added. n
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County Releases Water Status Report T he 2019 Santa Cruz County Water Resources Management Status Report, just released, tells county residents what progress is being made in managing that precious resource. During the year, management plans for two critical groundwater basins were adopted, which officials say put the county on a path toward water sustainability. Another accomplishment: Securing major funding for a potential Mid-County recycled water project. Thirdly, residents continued to serve as a national model in water conservation as the county emerged from severe drought. Data show county residents are using less water today than they were 20 years ago, despite population growth. Water use remains well below 2013 pre-drought levels, showing the effectiveness water-efficient fixtures and landscaping installed during the drought. Both Pajaro Valley Water Management Agency and the Santa Cruz Mid-County Groundwater Agency made progress on groundwater management plans. The Pajaro Valley Basin plan was approved by the state
Department of Water Resources, becoming the first plan adopted for a critically overdrafted basin in the state. The Mid-County plan was adopted locally and is pending review by the state agency. A key element of the Mid-County plan is Pure Water Soquel, a proposal to use purified wastewater to protect groundwater supplies and prevent seawater intrusion. During 2019, the state awarded the Soquel Creek Water District a $50 million grant under its Prop. 1 groundwater grant program, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency awarded lowinterest loans through its water infrastructure finance and innovation act program, and the state approved $36 million through its seawater intrusion control low-interest loan program. Meanwhile, the county’s water quality laboratory expanded its analytical capabilities targeted at local water issues, and steelhead densities throughout the county showed signs of increasing. n To read the report and to learn more about local water management efforts, go to www. santacruzcounty.us.
LOCAL SPORTS Aptos High School Scoreboard Basketball
Boys Varsity Record: 15-8 (League: 9-1) Coach: Brian Bowyer Fri Jan 31* at Santa Cruz W 67-50 Tue Feb 4* at San Lorenzo Valley W 61-46 Fri Feb 7* at Scotts Valley W 54-52 Girls Varsity Record: 17-5 (League: 10-0) Coach: Bruce Funk Fri Jan 31* at Santa Cruz W 66-31 Tue Feb 4* at San Lorenzo Valley W 63-12 Fri Feb 7* at Scotts Valley W 65-34
SCCAL Postseason Tournament Mon Feb 10 at San Lorenzo Valley W 4-2 Wed Feb 12 vs Harbor (º)
Soccer
Girls Varsity Record: 14-2-2 (League: 8-1-1) Coach: Carlos Bover
Boys Varsity Record: 9-7-3 (League: 3-4-3) Coach: Roberto Zúñiga Fri Jan 31* at Santa Cruz T 1-1 Wed Feb 5* at Scotts Valley W 5-0 Wed Feb 5* at San Lorenzo Valley L 1-2
Thu Jan 30* at Santa Cruz W 2-1 Tue Feb 4* at San Lorenzo Valley W 5-0 Thu Feb 6* at Scotts Valley W 5-0 n ••• º Game played after deadline
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Aptos Real Estate Update Ruth Bates 831.359.2212
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Change is Good!
I am now at Monterey Bay Properties, founded locally in 1980 and still going strong! Note the new email above.
Now for the market: It is off and running in Silicon Valley – multiple offers, winning bid at 10% over list is common. This has not happened here yet. Inventory is still very low – In Aptos, as of 2/04/20, there are only 40 home listings and only 16 have come on the market in 2020. There are lots of buyers looking though. So Sellers, it is a good time to list.
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Tree Falls on Resurrection Parish Hall
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By Jondi Gumz
gusty wind knocked over a giant cypress tree on the Resurrection Catholic Church property in Aptos, crashing into the parish hall during the 10:15 a.m. Sunday Mass. Karen Victorino, administrative manager at the church, called the timing “a blessing” because people were at the service instead of in the hall. The parish serves more than 1,000 families.
The tree, which had four trunks, took two days to remove. The parish hall, which previously served as the church and is named for Rev. Francis Markey, is “not fully functional,” Victorino said. Victorino said she had a meeting scheduled with the parish’s insurance representative. n ••• Photos courtesy of Resurrection Catholic Church
I have two new Listings in Aptos: • 727 Clubhouse - $1,079,000. Amazingly fabulous ocean views, especially from the upper backyard. 3 bed, 2 bath, 1362 Sq. Ft. • 1561 Calypso - $1,098,000. Seascape reverse floor plan home with 3 beds, 2 baths, and 2340 Sq. Ft. Backs to the arroyo so no HOA dues. Buyers - 4 things NOT TO DO: 1. Hesitate – with limited inventory, you must act quickly 2. Nitpick – tiny issues are easily resolvable, only worry about big ticket items 3. Try to time the market – I wish I could predict what is going to happen, but none of us can. If you are ready to buy, then you are ready to buy … now. 4. Make low ball offers – these waste everybody’s time and don’t work. Make a reasonable offer to begin the negotiation process.
Sellers – 6 things TO DO: 1. Complete your Home and Pest inspections before listing. Make small repairs as needed. 2. Complete your Sewer Lateral Inspection before listing. Know what needs to be done. 3. Declutter your home before professional photography and keep it decluttered. 4. Listen to your agent regarding the Comps. The Comps represent what buyers are willing to pay. 5. Make your home easily available to show. Agents will skip over you if you make it too hard. 6. Try to not take offers ‘personally’. Simply respond with your best counter. Call me, email me, text me and GET RESULTS WITH RUTH!
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A giant cypress tree with multiple trunks felled by gusty wind crashed into the parish hall at Resurrection Catholic Church in Aptos.
Art, Kung Fu, Dim Sum and Immigration: Our Community Reads Upcoming Schedule
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riends of Aptos Library announce events for “Patriot Number One, the book by Lauren Hilgers chosen for Our Community Reads. This true tale of a couple who emigrate from China to New York City lends itself to examination of the U.S. immigration process, the difficulties of assimilation and the political situation in China that leads this couple on their journey. February 18: Book discussion 7 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. at the Rio Sands Hotel Community Room, 116 Aptos Beach Drive, Aptos. Cabrillo College history professor Enrique Buelna will lead this discussion and share his passions in the areas of labor, civil rights, race and identity. February 20: 6:30 p.m. Art & Poetry Night with Aptos and Soquel High students at United Methodist Church, 221 Thunderbird Drive, Aptos. Students will
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present original artwork and poetry in a competition. “Audience Choice” awards will be presented. February 27: 7 p.m. Author talk sponsored by the Friends of the Capitola Library at Cabrillo College Samper Hall, 6500 Soquel Drive, Aptos. Journalist Lauren Hilger will present the story of working
on “Patriot Number One” and discuss her time as a political reporter in Shanghai. March 1: 1-3 p.m. celebration of Chinese arts and culture, Aptos Grange, 2555 Mar Vista Drive, Aptos. Experience the magic of Chinese brush painting, the excitement of kung fu, tasty dim sum and more at this interactive display of all things Chinese. March 5: 7 p.m. Panel discussion, “The Migrant Experience, Past and Present,” at Temple Beth El, 3055 Porter Gulch Road, Aptos. UC Santa Cruz professors Grace Pena Delgado, history, and Nancy N. Chen, anthropology, will discuss the historical and cultural contexts or migration and the exclusionary policies that shaped the experiences of Chinese migrants living in the U.S. Moderator is doctoral candidate Bristol Cave-LaCoste. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. n
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Doing Their Part
A dozen community members joined the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office volunteer program in February. Armando Servin-Franco, Amy Turnquist, Mary Devine, Linda Bingham, Jan Hathaway, Susan Rozario, Suzanne Mann, Enrique Castaneda, Michael Hale, Kerry McDonald, Todd Hardenbrook and John Adams will help at the sheriff’s service centers such as the one in Aptos Village, assisting in the office and volunteering as civilian patrol drivers. • Photo Courtesy Of Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office
Please join us in supporting Zach Friend for Supervisor on March 3rd! Representative Sam Farr (former) State Senator Bill Monning State Assembly member Mark Stone Santa Cruz County Supervisor Robley Levy (ret) Santa Cruz County Supervisor Ellen Pirie (ret) PUBLIC SAFETY Sheriff Jim Hart District Attorney Jeff Rosell Sheriff Phil Wowak (ret) Watsonville Police Chief Terry Medina (ret) Sheriff Steve Robbins (ret) Santa Cruz County Deputy Sheriff’s Association Aptos/La Selva Fire Union Local 3535 Aptos/La Selva Fire Board of Directors: Joe Foster, Orbrad Darbo Central Fire Protection Board of Directors: John Lucchesi EDUCATION County Office of Education Superintendent Faris Sabbah Superintendent Michael Watkins (Ret)
Trustee Rose Filicetti Trustee Dana Sales Trustee Jane Barr Pajaro Valley Unified School District Board Member Kim De Serpa Board Member Jennifer Holm Board Member Jeff Ursino (Former) Board Member Leslie DeRose (Former) Cabrillo College Board of Trustees Trustee J. Dan Rothwell Santa Cruz County Farm Bureau Santa Cruz County Democratic Party Democratic Women’s Club of Santa Cruz County Audie Henry Jess Brown Katharine Minott James Baker Dan Carillo Jeff and Adele Talmadge Maggie Barr Josie Cowden Pat Shand Anne Marie Sorcenelli Maureen McCarty Andrew Goldenkranz Susan and Nels Westman Tere and Paul Carrubba
Lila Steiner Steve and Amanda Allen Lynn and Shirley Miller Pat Emard Marq and Liz Lipton Warren and Jana Barry Sara Clarenbach Mary Anne and Tom Jorde Al Aramburu Kathy Samms Kim Turley Erik Swannack Karen and John Hibble Pat and Ed Manning Cindy Jackson Henry Cleveland Jeanne Harrison Al DeCamara Fay Levinson Joe Vela Doug and Kim Mattos Chuck and Ramona Allen Heysa Janssen Tim Carl Dave Culver Tom Hart Rabbi Rick Litvak Peggy Eklund Dean Lundholm Christopher M. DiMaio M.D. Ted Burke Les Forester Ben and Lori Dettling (Partial list)
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r. Nancy Leung doesn’t just fix crooked teeth in her orthodontic practice, she is in pursuit of all her patients having healthy teeth. As a mother of three children, she can relate to the busy lifestyle of families with orthodontic needs. Her oldest son, 13, just finished with Phase 2 of his orthodontic treatment. Her 9-year-old son has completed Phase 1. Her daughter, 3, is too young for braces. Dr. Leung said she likes to start evaluating the need for braces among her young patients when they are about 8 or 9 years old. Originally from Illinois, Dr. Leung moved to California in 1982, with her family settling in El Monte, California when she was young. Her interest in dentistry came about when she accepted an undergraduate work-study assignment at the Oral Microbiology Testing Laboratory at USC School of Dentistry. Dr. Leung graduated from University of Southern California with a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree and specialty training in orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics from the University of Minnesota. That’s where she found a way to combine her love of science and art. She opened her practice in Watsonville in 2007, and then seeing a need in MidCounty, opened a second office in Aptos in 2012. Dr. Leung treats adults, teens and children. Anyone can get orthodontic treatment at any age as long as their teeth and periodontal structures are healthy, she said, but she recommends dealing with potential jaw problems early in life. “Sometimes the jaws are mismatched and prevent a patient from speaking
Pursuing Healthy Teeth For All
properly or can cause difficulty in chewing food,” said Dr. Leung. “Someone may have a tooth that needs to be taken out and they’d be left with a space in their mouth. Sometimes, adults need orthodontic treatment in order to make enough space for veneers, implants, crowns, or bridges,” she said. “We love improving their quality of life and seeing the changes in their smile.” The standard metal brackets, ceramic brackets, and the series of clear plastic aligners known as Invisalign are the types of appliances Dr. Leung uses in her practice. Patients have good things to say. Brianna Melgoza-Ortiz said: “The orthodontic treatment has increased my confidence in my smile.” Amber Graham said, “I had a really
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pleasant experience wearing braces. Sure there were moments of tenderness but those moments were short-lived and subsided quickly. My braces became a part of me, literally, I didn’t even notice them after a while.” Evie Kinkead added, “Everyone here is very kind. We love coming here.” Technology in dentistry has changed. Dr. Leung and her team use digital X-rays that emit very low radiation, digital study models and photos, and her offices have an ingenious “chartless” method for patient record-keeping that saves paper. Compared to when she first started practicing, she is seeing more of the do-ityourself kind of treatments using mail order. “Back in the day you would have to see a professional to be treated and that has been bypassed and gone straight to the consumer. People can take impressions and mail them in,” she said. “When we see patients, we evaluate their occlusion (bite), bone/gingival support, root length and existing restorations. We have to follow the proper steps, and find the best treatment plan for the patient. When you bypass that, you might get your teeth lined up but there are underlying problems that may not be identified at the beginning. Also, the bite might not be where it should be,” she said. She said most people want to know all their options. “I like to be thorough, laying it all on
the table so people are educated, informed and can visualize a necessary plan. We discuss my findings, treatment options, and financial alternatives,” she said. Dr. Leung is a member of Smiles Change Lives and Give Kids a Smile, two national organizations started by her mentor and professor, Dr. Steve Litton at the University of Minnesota. These are programs for low-income families needing treatment who cannot afford orthodontics. Dr. Leung also participates in the “Give Kids a Smile” campaign promoting dental hygiene. In recognition of her efforts, the Monterey Dental Society named her “Dentist of the Year” in 2010. “We teach kids how to brush and floss and the importance of dental health,” Dr. Leung said. “We talk about healthy foods that are good for their teeth and good for their body. Some of these second and third graders have already seen a dentist and get excited about losing their teeth and getting new ones, for others dental health is new to them.” Diego Sanchez, a patient, shared this advice: “Don’t eat what you’re not supposed to and don’t do things that can make your treatment longer.” n ••• Dr. Leung’s offices are at 9515 Soquel Drive, Suite #103, Aptos, (831) 685-2800 and 56 Penny Lane, Suite B, in Watsonville, (831) 722-5022. Her website is: www.smilecrewortho.com. For orthodontic help, see www. smileschangelives.org.
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CALIFORNIA NEWS
Is a Tape Measure Good Enough? California Outdoors Q&As
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uestion: I’ve heard folks say you need a crab gauge to measure crab. Would a tape measure be sufficient? (Benson) nswer : Although not prohibited by law, a tape measure is not recommended. The minimum legal size of crab is five and three-quarters inches for a Dungeness crab measured by the shortest distance through the body from edge of shell to edge of shell directly in front of and excluding the points (lateral spines), as per California Code of Regulations (CCR) Title 14, section 29.85. There is simply too much room for human error in using a tape measure compared to a crab gauge. For instance, the natural swell in the crab’s body could lead one to believe a crab is of legal size if a tape measure is extended directly over the body when, in fact, the crab is undersized. Crab gauges are inexpensive and readily available at bait and tackle shops in areas where crabbing is popular. There’s no reason to risk a citation by using a tape measure. And since we’re on the subject, one of
Wild pigs at Grizzly Island? uestion: A couple of years ago, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife started running draw hunts to help depredate destructive wild pigs at Grizzly Island Wildlife Area. I put in last year and didn’t get drawn, but I’m curious as to whether the pigs are still a problem, and whether other opportunities to hunt pigs there might come up in the future. (Alex) nswer: Yes, Grizzly Island has been sponsoring the annual wild pig hunts since 1998 and will be doing them again in March and April. The origin story of the wild pigs at Joice Island is a bit of a mystery, but they were likely originally escapees from a rancher or brought in by locals for hunting purposes long ago. Neighbors recall the pigs being a nuisance since about the mid-1960s. Today, a couple hundred pigs live in the Suisun Marsh. The pigs can cause damage to habitat through rooting, which can create conditions allowing non-native invasive plants to out-compete with native plants
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This gauge shows that a rock crab is undersize. It was immediately returned to the water. the more common violations our wildlife officers encounter in the field is the take of undersized Dungeness crabs by new recreational crabbers who measure their crabs incorrectly. The regulations cited above state the measurement cannot include the lateral spines or points that extend from the crab’s body. Many inexperienced crabbers, however, incorrectly include the spines in measuring their crabs, leading to the illegal take of undersized crabs.
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for resources. The pigs could also potentially create erosion problems if the herd were to get too large. The hunts have proven to be very popular. Passes are issued to 32 hunters, and in total hunters typically take eight to 12 animals per year. While this doesn’t go far toward managing the population (60-70 percent of the population would need to be removed in order to make an impact), it’s still a great opportunity to try hunting for wild pigs - and there’s no application fee! CDFW is accepting applications for the hunts until 4 p.m. on Feb. 14. Aren’t cats detrimental to wildlife? uestion: Many pet animals common in other states, such as ferrets and hedgehogs, are banned here because they pose a risk to native wildlife. Why are domestic cats not on that list as well? Many studies have concluded they are detrimental to local wildlife populations and can quickly breed in large numbers.
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IN MEMORIAM
Richard Lynde: Nov. 9, 1935 ~ Jan 13, 2020
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ichard Dagget Lynde was born in Massachusetts November 9th, 1935 and passed away January 13th 2020, Watsonville, California. He grew up in Barre Vermont, spending his youth fishing the brooks around Barre and summering at Lake Carmi. Richard’s family were early settlers of Williamstown, Vermont, a town adjoining Barre. His family were prominent members of the community, having served in the Civil War, creating a granite company, active politically and his grandfather, Frank M. Lynde was a long time dentist practicing in Barre Vermont. Richard was a veteran, having served his country based in Frankfurt, Gemany. He was a 1957 graduate of the University of New Hampshire. Richard moved to Palo Alto in 1961 to attend Stanford where he received his graduate degree in American Literature. He moved to the Santa Cruz area in 1972. Besides teaching at San Jose State University, Richard held various jobs in the Santa Cruz area, each one an adventure producing many fun stories.
Richard loved writing, tennis, photography, cars, painting, playing the piano, gourmet cooking, gardening, roses and fishing. He had quite a collection of lures and flies that he had made. He was very active with the Santa Cruz art scene and with the Santa Cruz Symphony community, writing critiques for various publications including Times Publishing Group, Inc. He published his writings in various magazines, wrote a novel and was a prolific writer for the Santa Cruz Sentinel’s Letter to the Editor section. Richard is survived by his sister Martha and brother in law and two nieces living in Vermont, his dear friends Mimi, Doug, Adele, Patricia, many members of of the Santa Cruz art scene and his beloved music community that he adored and that was such an important part of his life. n ••• Contributions to the Santa Cruz Symphony in lieu of flowers can be made at www.santacruz symphony.org.
COMMUNITY NEWS
Do You Have the Correct Ballot?
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Weekend Voting: Feb. 29 and March 1
ore than 115,000 ballots and voter guides have been mailed to the county’s 161,680 registered voters for the March 3 presidential primary election, according to Santa Cruz County Clerk Gail Pellerin. She urged voters to open their ballots as soon as they get them to make sure they have the ballot they want to vote. “In a presidential primary, your political party registration will determine which ballot you get to vote,” Pellerin said. “If you look at your ballot, and it does not contain the presidential candidate of your choice, we can easily fix it so you can vote in the primary you want.” Voters registered with a political party will receive a ballot with that party’s candidates who are seeking the presidential nomination. Voters who are registered nonpartisan, declined to state, independent, or with a party that is not qualified, are considered no party preference voters. However, the Democratic, American Independent and Libertarian parties allow no party preference voters to cross over and vote in their presidential primary. “If voters get a nonpartisan ballot without the office of president, no worries,” Pellerin said. “We can easily send you a second ballot from one of the three parties who allow crossovers or help you re-register with the party you want.” No party preference voters voting at the polls they can ask the poll worker for the ballot of their choice. To request a vote-by-mail ballot, voters can do one of the following: • Go online to www.votescount.com and fill out the online application • Call 831-454-2060, or
• Complete the application on the back cover of the county Voter Information Guide mailed to voters and either bring it in to the County Election Department or FAX it to 831-454-2445. Vote-by-mail ballot applications are at the City Clerk’s Offices in Capitola, Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley, and Watsonville. The deadline to request a ballot be mailed to you is Feb. 25. Early voting at the County Clerk/ Elections Department in Santa Cruz and the Watsonville City Clerk’s Office at 275 Main St., 4th Floor, Watsonville, is available during regular weekday hours from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. In addition, the offices will offer weekend voting on Saturday, Feb. 29 and Sunday, March 1, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dropoff locations Voters may return their ballot by mail or drop it off in one of the convenient drive-up drop boxes until 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 3. The drop boxes are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, no postage required. Locations are: • Santa Cruz - 701 Ocean St in front of the County Government Center • Santa Cruz – 212 Church St in the public parking lot • Capitola – 420 Capitola Ave in the City Hall parking lot • Scotts Valley – 1 Civic Center Dr in the City Hall parking lot • Watsonville – 316 Rodriguez St in the municipal public parking lot 14 • Watsonville – 1432 Freedom Blvd parking lot • UC Santa Cruz Quarry Plaza • Aptos - Cabrillo College Parking lot R by the stadium • Felton Covered Bridge Park – Mount Hermon and Graham Hill Road
• Ben Lomond - Highlands Park, 8500 Highway 9 Voters may also drop their voted ballot off at any polling place in Santa Cruz County on Election Day. A list of polling places can be found online at www. votescount.com. In addition, voters may return their voted ballot during regular business hours to the County Clerk/Elections Department in Santa Cruz, or the City Clerks’ offices in Capitola, Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley or Watsonville during regular business hours. Ballots hand delivered or dropped off must be received by an elections official in the State of California no later than 8 p.m. March 3. Ballots mailed must be signed on the envelope, dated, and postmarked on or before March 3 and received in the mail by the elections official no later than the third day after the election, which is Friday, March 6. Mail delivery oters are advised that mail delivery can take anywhere from three to seven days or more. Pellerin said it is extremely important for voters to sign their vote-by-mail ballot return envelope in their own handwriting, in addition to printing their name, dating the envelope, writing their address where they live in Santa Cruz County, and providing a phone number or email in case electoon staff needs to contact the voter. Unfortunately, if there is no signature on the vote-by-mail ballot return envelope or if the signature on the envelope does not compare to the voter’s signature on his or her voter’s registration card, elections officials cannot count the ballot. Under a new law, voters have until March 27 to cure a signature. After Feb. 25, voters may still obtain a
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ballot in person at the Santa Cruz County Clerk/Elections Department and Watsonville City Clerk’s Office. There also will be eight voter service centers set up 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 29 and March 1, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday March 2 and 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday Election Day March 3. • Simpkins Family Swim Center – 979 17th Ave, Santa Cruz • UCSC Bay Tree Conference Center – Quarry Plaza • Capitola City Hall – Community Room, 420 Capitola Ave, Capitola • Community Foundation – 7807 Soquel Drive, Aptos • Santa Cruz County Behavioral Health – 1430 Freedom Blvd, Watsonville • Pajaro Valley Community Conference Room – 85 Neilson St, Watsonville • Scotts Valley Skypark Classroom – 361 Kings Village Road, Scotts Valley • Zayante Fire Protection District – 7700 E. Zayante Road, Felton If voters are unable to come in and obtain a ballot personally during the six days before and including Election Day, they may provide a written statement allowing an authorized representative of the voter to obtain the ballot on the voter’s behalf. n ••• If any voter requires assistance with voting or needs a ballot delivered, call the Santa Cruz County Clerk/Elections Department, 831-454-2060, 1-866-282-5900 (toll-free), to make arrangements. The department’s website is www.votescount.com.
wild or exotic. They do not meet the criteria for a detrimental species under state law. That’s not to say that domestic animals, such as freeroaming cats, can’t have negative impacts on wildlife and the environment. Local jurisdictions are usually tasked with managing feral cat colony populations. For example, many local government agencies implement or support “trap, neuter and release” programs to address overpopulation, animal welfare and disease concerns. However, neutering feral cats obviously doesn’t prevent them from killing birds, rodents and other wildlife. n ••• California Outdoors Q&A is published biweekly on Thursdays. The next publication date is Feb. 13. If you have a question for the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, please feel free to ask us via email at CalOutdoors@wildlife. ca.gov. While we cannot answer every question, we will answer a few in each column.
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The Corona Virus: 1918 All Over Again?
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By Jane M. Orient, M.D.
lusters of a dozen or so deaths may get nonstop “if-it-bleeds-it-leads” press coverage. But the lack of preparedness for the really, really big threats may be met with virtual radio silence— until panic breaks out. The worst, possibly existential, threat is the stealthy, invisible one that multiplies exponentially—in the accurate sense of the term: 400 cases today, 800 tomorrow, then 1600, 3200, 6400, 128000, 256000, 512000, and 1.024 million after only eight doubling times. Biological threats proliferate—until they run out of susceptible victims. In 1918, the great influenza pandemic killed as many people in 11 months as the medieval Black Death did in 4 years. Ultimately, at least 50 Jane Orient million may have perished. Young healthy people, especially young soldiers headed off to the front in World War I, succumbed quickly. To avoid interfering with the war effort, the U.S. government denied and covered up the threat, preventing the implementation of public health measures. Since then, the world has gotten smaller. A virus that jumps the species barrier from animals to humans in a meat market in China can cross the Pacific in hours. And despite the expenditure of $80 billion on a National Biologic Defense, the U.S. is arguably no better prepared than it was in 1918, state Steven Hatfill, M.D., and coauthors in their new book Three Seconds until Midnight. As in1918, we lack a vaccine or wonder drugs, but must rely on non-pharmaceutical interventions, and on public health authorities to track and try to contain the spread of infection. Accurate information is critical. Can we trust governmental authorities to tell the truth? Travel restrictions, quarantine, closing businesses, and cancelling public events have a huge economic and potential political cost. There can also be incentives to exaggerate the threat, in order to sell poorly tested vaccines or drugs. The 1976 swine flu epidemic was almost a non-event; more people were probably injured or even died from adverse effects of the heavily promoted vaccine. The World Health Organization has so far declined to declare the corona virus outbreak a global emergency, although cases have been reported in more than a dozen or so countries. China reported only
hundreds of “confirmed” cases—while countless additional cases were not tested because of lack of diagnostic test kits. The New England Journal of Medicine writes, “Another Decade, Another Coronavirus.” This 2019-nCoV virus is the third zoonotic (animal) coronavirus to infect humans in two decades. The SARS (severe acute respiratory syndrome) and MERS (Middle East respiratory syndrome) were contained. Other coronaviruses cause mild cold-like syndromes. This virus has occasioned the quarantine of entire cities, for the first time since medieval times. This could not be done other than in authoritarian China, states virologist Steven Hatfill, but even there is unlikely to be effective—especially if 5 million people had left before the order was implemented. The People’s Liberation Army has sent 450 medical personnel to Wuhan to help out at local hospitals, which are crammed with patients lying in packed corridors. Construction workers are reportedly trying to build a 1,000-bed hospital in Wuhan in five days. The U.S. and other nations are evacuating their citizens from Wuhan. A report of 41 hospitalized patients in Wuhan, published in The Lancet, showed that patients were relatively young (median age 49) and fewer than half had an underlying illness. Only 66% had been exposed to the Huanan seafood market, the apparent source of the infection. One patient (2%) had no fever; all had pneumonia; 29% had severe respiratory distress syndrome; and 12% had acute cardiac injury. Most cases may be very mild, facilitating more rapid spread. The corona virus is transmitted by droplets coming into contact with mucous membranes, including the eye. It can persist on surfaces for days. People without fever or symptoms can transmit the illness during the incubation period, which might be as long as two weeks. At present, definitive diagnostic testing is available only from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In a severe outbreak, people whose job
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is not critical may need to stay home. Those who do not have a supply of food, essential medications, or other needed supplies would likely end up in a frantic crowd. Personal protective gear, for people who need to be in contact with the public or care for a sick family member, is already out of stock in medical supply houses. This includes gloves, wrap-around eye protection and N-95 protective masks—regular surgical masks are probably of little help. Panic is never helpful; staying calm is always good advice. But failure to heed previous warnings of the need for robust disaster planning, and complacency about medical technology and governmental
resources, has set the stage for potential unprecedented disaster. Individuals need to recognize that they themselves, and not 911 or the emergency room or the Federal Emergency Management Agency, may hold the key to their family’s and their community’s survival. Local authorities need to know they may be on their own. For now, stock up on supplies; cover those coughs and sneezes; wash hands frequently for at least 20 seconds; avoid crowds; and stay aware, as the situation could change rapidly. n ••• Jane M. Orient obtained her M.D. from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons in 1974. She has been in solo private practice since 1981 and has served as executive director of the Association of American Physicians and Surgeons since 1989. She is president of Doctors for Disaster Preparedness and the author of YOUR Doctor Is Not In: Healthy Skepticism about National Healthcare.
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Pianist Sun to Perform in Aptos Keyboard Series
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he Aptos Keyboard Series presents pianist Kevin Lee Sun at 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 23 in concert at Saint John Episcopal Church, 125 Canterbury Drive, Aptos. Program includes: J.S. Bach Toccata in F-sharp minor BWV 910; Franz Schubert Sonata in A minor, D. 845; Hyo-shin Na Rain Study; Robert Schumann Kreisleriana, Op. 16 Sun, 26, born and raised in Sacramento, is a medical student at Stanford and studies piano with Thomas Schultz. At 8, Sun gave his first solo recital. At 17, Kevin Lee Sun he appeared on NPR’s From the Top and won second prize at the 2011 Virginia Waring International Piano Competition. Since then, he has built and performed a diverse repertoire, including solo works by Hanns Eisler at the Arnold Schönberg Center in Austria, Janáček at Banff Centre
in Canada, Schubert at Pianofest in the Hamptons, and Hyo-shin Na at Old First Concerts in San Francisco. Sun earned his master of music degree in 2017 with Sharon Mann at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music. His 2019 season took him throughout Northern California, with solo and collaborative recitals in Sacramento, San Francisco, Stanford and Carmel. Tickets are $25 at the door; students $10, and children under 12 free. n ••• Future Concerts (All start at 3 p.m.) Tyler Hayford – Sunday, March 15 Frank Huang – Sunday, April 26 Vyacheslav Gryaznov – Sunday, Oct. 11 Sergey Belyavskiy – Sunday, Nov. 15 Oxana Shevchenko – Sunday, Dec. 13 Nikolay Khozyainov – TBA Anna Tsybuleva - TBA ••• For ticket information, call Josef Sekon, artistic director of The Aptos Keyboard Series – 831-685-9169 or email: josefsekon@yahoo.com. www.st-john-aptos.org/aptos-keyboardseries.html
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Love Your Body
Your Health Motivation Hack Your body is the most sophisticated organism on earth. Try to comprehend the infinite value that your body brings to your conscious mind and recognize how your body provides a utility way beyond anything else in your life. Now, love and embrace this gift on a level commensurate with the true value and importance your physical body has to your conscious being - your “I am”- self. This body of yours gives so much to you and therefore is worthy of your greatest love, appreciation and respect. This understanding should compel you to serve your body at the highest level — hopefully on parity with your body’s endless service to you. We all need an epiphany of this intimate mindbody connection. When you “get it”… it should motivate you to provide the proper nourishment and regular exercise that is optimal for maintaining your body’s health and vitality. You’ll be serving your body because you appreciate your body’s endless, matchless service and love for you. Sure, it takes some imagination but it’s a positive and powerful way to hack your mind into respecting your body. If you can view your body as a friend, then it follows that you’d care enough to treat your “beloved” body with the respect it deserves, never wanting to harm it. Right? The idea here is to see your body as a unique loving “being” with its own emotions and personality. We are looking to engender a deep and meaningful friendship between the body and our conscious mind. It shouldn’t be that hard to Photo by Fitsum Admasu on Unsplash
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he most intimate relationship we have in this life is with our body. Think about it…this relationship is with the one that takes care of all our physical needs, gets us around town and literally serves us every moment of our lives. Our body is our greatest gift and our most prized possession. Can we make this a love story? Our bodies display infinite intelligence in doing what they were created to do…basically to serve us… but unfortunately, our bodies have one grave weakness… they are at the mercy of our conscious mind. They depend on us and us alone to be properly fed, sheltered and maintained. The part of us that is responsible for the body’s care and feeding is our conscious decision-making mind or the “I am” of self. Our conscious self is always learning and evolving, and part of that learning process is concerned with taking care of our physical body in an optimum way. It’s a vital responsibility that is sorely lacking in many people, and this lack is the primary reason why America is in the midst of an epidemic of chronic illnesses, obesity and autoimmune diseases. How can we remedy this? I believe it’s more of a lack of motivation than a lack of knowledge, so what can motivate us to do the right thing for our bodies? Here is a novel idea: Try seeing your body anthropomorphically by projecting caring feelings toward your body as though it has a life and personality of its own. Now… become your body’s best friend.
By John Wilkins
do. Some people are able to attribute a personality to their cherished car, even giving their car a name. When you see someone in their driveway, washing and waxing their car, they are demonstrating love for their car. People love their pets and attribute human feelings and traits to them. We “believe” that our beloved pet knows what
we are thinking, and we love them for other “perceived” human attributes that we project upon them. If we can do that for cars and pets, then we should be able to attribute loveable human traits and even a separate loving personality to our human body. “Passion” page 26
Black History Month
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1. Sell illegally 6. Crime scene evidence 9. “From California to the New York Island,” e.g. 13. Berth deck in relation to poop deck 14. Poetic over 15. Chocolate cake ingredient 16. Like Solitaire player 17. Go a-courting 18. Packing 19. *”Go Tell It on the Mountain” author 21. *South Africa’s first black president 23. Bag, α Paris 24. Schooner pole 25. #1 on Billboards Chart, e.g. 28. One way to memorize
30. *Civil rights activist and Ferguson opponent 35. Single pip cards 37. Give a shot of novocaine 39. Call forth 40. Long John Silver’s walk 41. Sauna product 43. Dashing style 44. Pariah, for medical reasons 46. Back arrow key 47. As opposed to gross 48. Kane and Goldberg, TV characters 50. Georgia ____ university 52. Poseidon’s domain 53. MXN, as in currency 55. Snowman Olaf’s favorite thing 57. *2019 eponymous movie character
61. Errand runner, at court 65. Matter of debate 66. Harry Potter’s Hedwig 68. Ineffectual vomiting 69. Giblets part 70. *Famous movie director, Spike 71. Ruhr’s industrial center 72. Played at military funerals 73. Flow alternative 74. Nostradamus and such
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1. Hunk of something 2. Flavored with kola nuts 3. Absent without leave 4. Gives a helping hand 5. Antebellum 6. Pillow filler 7. ____colonial or ____classical
8. Oven emanation? 9. Lady’s man 10. Ne plus ultra 11. Famous Coward 12. Man Ray’s genre 15. Back of a saddle 20. Popular Byzantine artwork 22. Nile viper 24. Reminder of times past 25. *First African American to win Best Actress Oscar 26. More slippery 27. Allegro and lento, in music 29. *Nobel Peace Prize laureate, 1984 31. Like fair share 32. Arch and ball location, pl. 33. *On Debi Thomas’ foot when she won Olympic medal
34. Busybody, in Yiddish 36. Work detail 38. Bid, past tense 42. Coffee shop order 45. D’Artagnan’s weapon of choice 49. Get the picture 51. *Harlem Renaissance poet 54. Fur shawl 56. Canada flyers 57. Handle of #45 Down 58. Most populous continent 59. Invitation request 60. Regrets 61. Commoner 62. Diamond’s corner 63. Walkie-talkie word 64. J apanese money, pl. 67. *Du Bois © Statepoint Media
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Your February Horoscope Times Publishing Group, Inc. Pisces (Feb. 19-Mar. 20)
Your feelings are hard to ignore as February begins. Paying attention to your instincts and unconscious impressions through the month will be important. Believe in your intuition. Mid-month is a time for you to take the initiative. It’s not something you’re all that comfortable doing, but getting ahead now is your best shot at success. You shouldn’t let any negative impressions overshadow any successes you’ve been having late in the month. Everything may not have gone perfect, but that doesn’t mean you didn’t make good decisions. It’s time to look forward.
Aries (March 21-April 20)
It’s not easy making a decision when your intuition is pulling you in multiple directions as the month begins. You may not want to let any opportunity pass you bye, but you’ll have to give each one strong consideration, then finally choose which path to take. You’re in a serious mood mid-month. It’s a good mood, but a serious one. You’re ready to do what needs to be done, and you’re happy to get started or push forward. As February comes to a close, you’ve found your groove and are tackling the latest challenge with vigor and drive, even at the expense of comfort. Whatever else is happening, you’re not lacking motivation!
Taurus (April 21-May 21)
You are in the mood to be pampered as the month begins. You won’t stop doing what needs to be done, but it will be so much more fun if you can manage to encourage others to “lend a hand.” Later in February you’re feeling more boisterous, ready to tackle everything with vigor and stand up and shout your victories. You’re passive mood is over. Time to attack! Late in the month you realize some things got lost in the shuffle. It’s time to buckle down and take care of all those little (and some big) tasks and responsibilities you MAY have let slide earlier in the month.
Gemini (May 22-June 21)
You’re feeling a bit preoccupied early in February, and you may be finding it easy to be sidetracked, but try not to worry. Just because you’re flitting from one thing to another, doesn’t mean you’ll forget to go back to everything … eventually. You’re feeling more focused and motivated mid-month. Now’s the time to buckle down and get those big projects done. Your focus is struggling to stick to one thing again late in the month, but this time it’s more because you can’t stop thinking about everything at once. It would be in your best interest to take a moment to relax, focus, and prioritize your options.
Cancer (June 22-July 22)
You’re in a helpful mood early in the month. Everyone around you that needs help feels like family … you can’t resist doing everything you can to make things right. You’re bursting with energy midmonth, making it a perfect time to tackle those projects you thought were too big to handle just days ago. Suddenly, it seems like it’s going to be easy to clear them off your to-do list! Late in February you’re feeling adventurous, and something that normally would be uncomfortable for you to tackle is within your grasp. It’s still not going to be easy, but you know you’re up for the challenge.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 23)
You’re feeling a bit reserved as the month begins. Not to say you aren’t still ready to meet new people and tackle new ideas, but somehow you are being a bit more subtle in your process. This isn’t a bad thing, it’s just a bit unusual. The future is on your mind mid-February; you know this is a time to make sure all your ducks are in a row. Whether it’s short-term or long-term, this is a good time to make sure everything is in order. Late in the month you’re feeling a bit peevish, but you know its important to be forgiving, even if you’re feeling slighted. Being aggressive — passive or otherwise — won’t help the situation.
Virgo (Aug. 24-Sep. 22)
You are feeling a bit off-kilter early in February. If you’re struggling to apply your usually reasonable arguments to a situation, maybe it’s time to try an emotional tact. A creative solution could be just what’s missing. There’s some spare energy in the air mid-month, and its helping you push through to your goals and be understanding to those you’re passing as you do. You’re feeling somewhat pensive late in the month, forcing you to reflect on how things have gone recently. Are you ready to move on, or are there some things you need to put right? The only correct answer is the one that gives you piece of mind.
Libra (Sep. 23-Oct. 23)
You’re not in the most altruistic mood early in the month. If something isn’t working in your favor, you may be a bit more testy than usual. It’s probably going to rub friends, family and co-workers the wrong way. Try not to be too antagonistic if you’re called out. You are feeling much more yourself mid-month, and it’ll be easier to focus and get things done. Also, if you feel any apologies are still owed, this might be a good time to work things out. Late in February you’re feeling a bit detached, making it a good time to interact with others while leaving emotions behind. Not that you feel like anything goes, but you’re less likely to be offended (or get the joke) right now.
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The MAH Welcomes Robb Woulfe T
he Santa Cruz Museum of Art In Breckenridge, Woulfe launched a & History (known as the MAH) series of festivals and exhibitions; opened welcomes Robb Woulfe as its new the new Breckenridge Arts District campus executive director Feb. 10, succeeding Nina and designed an artist residency program Simon. focused on social impact. He envisions “I am honored to be joining the bringing his leadership to fuel similar MAH, one of the most forward-thinking ongoing programs at the MAH like and creative museums in the country,” family-friendly events in Abbott Square, said Woulfe, calling it a trailblazer with community brainstorms and festivals “strong leadership, dedicated staff, and like Free First Friday, GLOW, and Día de collaborative approach to community Muertos. building.” “We are very confident that Robb will He added, “I look forward to con- bring vibrant and thoughtful leadership to tinuing to develop and support the team,” said Carola Barton, the meaningful, place-based work MAH’s board president. that animates and enlivens Woulfe will provide manthe museum and public agement expertise program spaces throughout Santa Cruz development, financial County.” planning, fundraising, operaWoulfe comes to the MAH tions and marketing. He will having worked as an advisor for also serve as chief spokesperson the forthcoming Park City, Utah, and strategist for the MAH, Robb Woulfe cultural district, a mixed-use identifying opportunities, development created in partnership with forming partnerships, and connecting Park City Municipal , Kimball Art Center people, programs, and place. , and Sundance Institute . Interim Executive Director Antonia He spent 2014 to 2019 in Breckenridge, Franco will resume her role on the MAH Colorado as founding president and CEO Board of Trustees in March. n of Breckenridge Creative Arts, an arts orga••• nization, and 2004 to 2014 in Ann Arbor, The MAH’s newest exhibition, TrailMichigan, as executive and artistic director blazers: The Creative Story Behind Mountain of the Ann Arbor Summer Festival, a com- Biking in Santa Cruz , is on view through Sept. munity celebration produced with the City 20 , and the 2nd Annual Speed Weddings & of Ann Arbor and University of Michigan. Vow Renewal event returns Feb14.
Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22)
You find yourself hanging in the background early in the month. You’re haven’t completely become a hermit, but you are communicating mostly by text at the moment. There’s a serious feeling in the air mid-February, forcing you to pay attention to what’s happening around you. Now is not the time to be lazy, especially about your life goals. Time to get to work. Late in the month you feel a bit more relaxed about life. It’s not that you want to put everything behind you, but if you were ever going to “play hooky” this seems like the right time.
Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21)
There’s an ethereal air around you early in February, making the world seem a bit more like a fantasy. It’s a pleasant feeling, but if it’s keeping you from making an important decision, you may need to buckle down and come back to the real world. Your world is much more in focus mid-month, making it a great time to tackle some of those things on your to-do list you may have let slide earlier. Fantasy is fun, but so is getting things done. You’re feeling creative late in the month, rather than dreamy, and it’s a perfect time for bringing some unique solutions to your tasks.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 20)
Your imagination is fully active early in the month, making it both difficult and a creative challenge to stay focused. You want to get the job done, but it doesn’t have to be a straight-forward answer. Have fun. You’re feeling particularly powerful half-way through the month. Goals and challenges are yours for the taking. But you still don’t have to do any of it by yourself. You’ve got a lot of people in your corner, if you’ll only take the time to notice. Late in February you are feeling much more connected to others, especially those who could use your help, whether its friends, colleagues, pets or children. It’s a nice feeling when they succeed.
Aquarius (Jan 21-Feb. 18)
Your creativity is taking over as the month begins, making the new and unexplored extremely attractive — the more complicated the better. Still, your mind is racing, so staying focused might be a bit more difficult that you expect. As long as you don’t forget, you’ll be fine. You’re feeling proud of your accomplishments through the middle of February, and you really want people to know how amazing you’ve been. It’s a tightrope line between seeking praise and boasting, and it’s not an easy one to walk. Try not to ruffle too many feathers. Late in the month is a perfect time to start something new. You’re happy with what you’ve done and you’ve got some good ideas, or have had some given to you. It’s time to be bold!
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“Passion” from page 25 After all, your body has a name — your name. Your body has feelings and physical quirks that make it human. The trick here is to take a step back and see your body as a “separate entity” from your conscious self … and then love it like your BFF. When our conscious self begins to see our body as our greatest gift and best friend, then we will naturally treat our body in a way that promotes mutual love and understanding. When we fully enter into this loving relationship, we will never purposely hurt and abuse our body again, no more than we would abuse a person we truly care about. The goal of this column is to motivate the reader to make the necessary changes that will lead to a healthy and vital life experience while on planet earth. We want to learn to live in a loving way toward our
physical selves, a way that demonstrates our full appreciation for our miraculous body that so wonderfully serves us. So, for your own sake, love your body and nurture it because it’s the most intimate and rewarding relationship you’ll ever have. To Do: 1. Raise your understanding of your miraculous body by watching You Tube videos about: The Amazing Human Body 2. demonstrate your love by embracing a whole food plant-based lifestyle…Your body will love you for that! n ••• John Wilkins is author of To Thine Own Health Be True and Founder and CEO of “Our Passion For Health,” a nonprofit dedicated to providing public health solutions for the betterment of mankind. For support and encouragement go to: www.ourpassionforhealth.org Send your questions and comments to: john@ ourpassionforhealth.org
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR Tuesdays OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS MEETING 7 - 8 pm, Christ Lutheran Church, Gazebo, 10707 Soquel Dr., VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR Aptos THE MONTEREY SYMPHONY The Monterey Symphony is seeking volunteers. If you Do you have a proble m with compulsive over- or love music and want to be involved, please call (831) undereating? Anorexia? Bulimia? Compulsive exercising? You are not alone. Drop into a free, 646-8511 or visit www.montereysymphony.org for friendly OA 12-Step meeting with the solution. All more info. are welcome! Tuesday February 25 For information on other meetings in Santa Cruz County: www. ONGOING EVENTS APTOS HISTORY MUSEUM, “MARDI GRAS” santacruzoa.org/meetings PARTY AND FUNDRAISER Daily 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm, Best Western Seacliff Inn, 7500 Old WRITING/DISCUSSION MEETING SANTA CRUZ ‘USED’ BOOKSHOP Dominion Court, Aptos 6:30-7:30 p.m., Christ Lutheran Church, Gazebo Room, 10 am- 3 pm 2710 Chanticleer Ave. Santa Cruz Laissez les bons Temps Rouler! Let the good times roll at 10707 Soquel Dr., Aptos, CA 95003 (At Hwy One and Grey Bears: Every Monday and Friday is $10the Annual History Fundraiser at Best Western Seacliff Inn. a-bag book sale. Fill up a shopping bag with Freedom Blvd) Come in fun “Mardi Gras” style, enjoy fabulous books for only $10! Thousands of titles for $1.50 Do you have a problem with food? Please check out our appetizers, live music, a no-host bar, silent auction with or less: cookbooks, gardening, sci-fi, mysteries, free, friendly 12-Step support group with the solution. unique items, and prizes for the best dressed! Proceeds All teens and adults welcome! classics and all sorts of fiction and nonfiction. benefit the Aptos History Museum. Non-profit Grey Bears has served our community For current times and locations of other meetings: www. Cost: $35 general, $30 museum members. Sponsorships santacruzoa.org/meetings. Or call our Hotline at (831) for 45 years. Grey Bears provides recycling Available. Visit aptoschamber.com/events/ or contact the 429-7906. services and accepts books and other donations chamber for details. for our thrift stores. BINGO Proceeds benefit our Brown Bag Program, distributing nutri- 6:30 p.m. Santa Cruz Elks Lodge, 150 Jewell St. Thursday March 12 tious food to 3,900 seniors every week. BINGO EVERY TUESDAY. Buy-in begins at $21. The MARCH BREAKFAST MEETING Snack Bar is open with goodies and dinner specials. 7:30 am – 9 am, Best Western Seacliff Inn, 7500 Old Weekdays Dominion Ct., Aptos BUSINESS DEBTORS ANONYMOUS CASA ORIENTATIONS TO BECOME Join us for our March Breakfast Meeting with Dr. ADVOCATES FOR CHILDREN 5:15-6:30pm, Calvary Episcopal Church, Parish Hall, 532 Kevin Higashigawa, physician ambassador and team Center Street, Santa Cruz. CASA empowers volunteers to directly influence physician for the Santa Cruz Warriors. Wonderful buffet We specifically focus on recovering from debting on life-changing decisions affecting children in breakfast provided by Severino’s! foster care. Court appointed special advocates are one’s business. Cost: $25 Member/ $30 Public. $22 members/ $27 public in everyday people that, with just a few hours a week For more information: 831-425-3272. advance. http://aptoschamber.com/event/march-breakfastcan have a lifetime of impact for a child who has meeting-3/ Tuesdays & Wednesdays been abused or neglected. SURVIVORS SUPPORT GROUPS More info www.casaofsantacruz.org or call 831-761-2956 Sunday March 15 Monarch Services offers a safe space to meet x102 IT’S HIGH TIME FOR TEA & FASHION other survivors of domestic violence, sexual 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., Seascape Beach Resort, 1 Seascape Second Mondays assault, and human trafficking survivors, and to Resort Drive, Aptos listen or share experiences. Childcare provided COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS OF SANTA CRUZ Dust off your hats and sun dresses and enjoy an 7-8:30 p.m., Quaker Meeting House, 225 Rooney St. Santa Cruz on site. afternoon with your best friends at the beautiful SeaSpanish – Tuesdays 6:00-7:30 p.m. Servicios Parents of a child who died at any age, from any scape Beach Resort. Shop and Sip at the hottest Trunk cause, any length of time ago, are invited to join The Monarca, 233 E. Lake Avenue, Watsonville (831) Show of the year! Enjoy the fashion show featuring the Compassionate Friends of SC for our monthly grief 722-4532 lastest spring trends from local stores. Local vendors, support meeting. Opening circle followed by smaller English – Wednesdays 6:00-7:30 p.m. Monarch local fashion, for the locals! Join us! connection groups. Services, 1590 Seabright Avenue, SC (831) 425Cost to participate is $60. Call 831-688-1467 or visit http:// Grief materials available. Bereaved grandparents 4030 aptoschamber.com/event/its-high-time-for-tea-fashion for and adult siblings are also welcome. NonFor more information, visit www.monarchscc.org more details and to RSVP religious. Visit www.tcfsantacruz.com or call 831.332.9893 for more Tuesdays & Thursdays information. FREE PILATES CLASSES AT TEMPLE BETH EL 10 a.m., Temple Beth El, 3055 Porter Gulch Rd., Aptos Third Mondays Please join us every Tuesday and Thursday at 10 STITCHERS BY THE SEA am in the social hall at Temple Beth El in Aptos 7 –9 p.m., St. Stephan’s Lutheran Church, 2500 Soquel Ave., (3055 Porter Gulch Rd) for a lively and challenging Santa Cruz 60 minute Pilates Strength Class. The classes The Santa Cruz County chapter of the Embroiderers are free and everybody is welcome. Donation are Friday, February 21 Guild of America meets on the third Monday of every INTERSECTIONS IN IMMIGRATION month, except June and December. Meetings are free welcome. For more information https://www.tbeaptos.org to attend. All are welcome. 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Cabrillo College: Erica Schilling Forum, 6500 Soquel Dr., Bldg 450, Aptos. Wednesdays Mondays & Tuesdays Do you care about the health and well-being of ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION immigrants? Do you want to make this region a WOMENCARE ARM-IN-ARM 1st & 3rd Wednesdays: 5:30-7 p.m. better place for all? Join community advocates, 12:30 - 2 p.m. 2nd & 4th Wednesdays: 2-3:30 p.m. educators, and leaders at Intersections in WomenCARE ARM-in-ARM support group for Alzheimer’s Association, 550 Water Street, Ste L2, SC Immigration: A Cross-Sector Convergence for a women with advanced, recurrent and metastatic If you have a family member who has been Thriving Santa Cruz County to learn about key cancers. Meets weekly Mondays & Tuesdays, with diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or a related immigration issues and strategize how Santa a separate meeting every First and Third Tuesday dementia, a caregiver support group can offer you Cruz County can better support our immigrant every month. an opportunity to find out more about available comcommunity to thrive. Registration required. Call 457-2273 for more information and munity resources, learn from others who are going The event is FREE and open to the public, but registration is to register. No cost to attend. through similar experiences, and obtain additional required to attend. Visit http://bit.ly/sccimmcon2 to register. www.womencaresantacruz.org educational materials.
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Our evening Santa Cruz caregiver support group meets on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month, and our afternoon Santa Cruz caregiver support group meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month. No fee. Open to family members. For more information about this and other support groups in the area, please call 800.272.3900 Second Wednesdays SANTA CRUZ SONS IN RETIREMENT MONTHLY MEETING Noon, Elks Lodge at 150 Jewell St. This statewide group of retired men invites you to be our guest at our monthly luncheon. You’ll meet kindred spirits, have a fine lunch and learn something new from a top notch guest speaker. Cost: $18. RSVP at 479-7096 Second and Fourth Wednesdays WELLNESS ON THE CANCER JOURNEY 11-12:30 pm, Old Soquel Plaza Learn how to safely support your body and emotions through the journey of Cancer — from diagnosis to softening the impact of chemo, radiation, and recovering well from surgery. We’ll address nausea, low energy, weakness, digestion, immune support, grief, stress and more. Feel free to bring your partner or care team to this free class. Please come fed; water is available. Limited Seats. Please register all attendees on Eventbrite — Wellness on the Cancer Journey or call 831-254-3270 to RSVP. Address given upon registration receipt. ADHD SUPPORT GROUP 6:30-8 p.m., Aptos Fire Station, 6934 Soquel Drive, Aptos The Santa Cruz/Monterey Bay Branch of CHADD hosts monthly support group meetings for anyone 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 831-818-9619. 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 info call Sue Harris or Don Benson (831) 726-7053 or email at caller4u@att.net
COMMUNITY CALENDAR First Sunday of Every Month SANTA CRUZ DINNER CLUB EVENT 5 p.m., various member homes throughout county Love to cook, entertain and socialize? Our dinner club events will be held in several homes throughout Santa Cruz County where members enjoy gourmet meals, fine wine and conversation. Joining the club provides a great opportunity to cook, to entertain, and to meet locals that share your interests. Learn more about the SC Dinner Club and the fun we have by contacting Rhonda Mills at info@SantaCruz DinnerClub.com
ONGOING EVENTS CONT. 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 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. First Fridays each month FIRST FRIDAY ART TOUR The First Friday Art Tour is a Santa Cruz Institute of Contemporary Arts event, managed in conjunction with the participating art venues. The event takes place year-round and illuminates some of the most talented local artists from local galleries. To find out where to participate in a First Friday art tour, visit firstfridaysantacruz.com (Most galleries are open 12-9 pm for First Friday viewings.) FRIDAY SHAKESPEARE CLUB 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Peace United Church of Christ at 900 High Street, Santa Cruz Curious about Shakespeare? The Friday Shakespeare Club members discuss the life, times, and influence of William Shakespeare. For information, call 831-684-2832, or go to friday shakespeare.org or facebook.com/fridayshakespeare.
44TH BANFF CENTRE MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL Thursday February 20 thru Sunday February 23 7 – 10 p.m., Rio Theatre, 1205 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz Get off the beaten path and explore the edge of believable with exhilarating stories from the 44th Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival (4 Shows/2 Programs). Stand on the highest peaks, paddle through the coldest waters and be a part of the gripping adventures. From exploring remote landscapes to adrenaline-fueled action sports, films selected for the 2019/2020 World Tour are sure to captivate and amaze you, as it travels to more than 40 countries worldwide. Be moved. Be inspired. Don’t miss out. Reserve your tickets today. This stop on the Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour is hosted by UC Santa Cruz Recreation Department. Schedule and Tickets available online or in person at the Bicycle Trip (1001 Soquel Ave. SC) cash only please. Visit recreation.ucsc.edu for more information. FRIDAY SHAKESPEARE CLUB OF SANTA CRUZ 10 am - noon, Peace United Church, 909 High Street This is the oldest women’s club in Santa Cruz. The club meets to study the life, works and times of William Shakespeare. Members share group readings and insights, discuss history, and universal themes found in his plays and writings. For more information please call 831-684-2832 Saturdays PILLS ANONYMOUS (PA) 8 a.m., Sutter Hospital, 2025 Soquel Ave The purpose of PA is to provide a safe, secure, and supportive place for people who are addicted to pills who 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 SANTA CRUZ TENNIS CLUB 9 a.m., Soquel High School Tennis Courts The nonprofit Santa Cruz Tennis Club meets every Saturday morning at the Soquel High School courts beginning at 9:00 am. We play doubles and mixed doubles, mostly at an intermediate level, and switch around the players every 45 minutes. Balls are provided. $2 for first time visitors. Second Saturdays Each Month 2ND SATURDAY ON THE FARM 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Ag History Project Center at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds Join us every 2nd Saturday on the Farm for free family activities. Each month we select a new theme to highlight historical agriculture with games, activities, and demonstrations that relate. We often have guest appearances from farm
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
DATED EVENTS Friday February 14 thru Sunday February 16
ELEPHANT SEAL WEEKEND CELEBRATION 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Seymour Marine Discovery Center, 100 McAllister Way, Santa Cruz This Valentine’s Day weekend, explore the fascinating world and interesting adaptions of northern elephant seals during a special weekend celebration. Unique animals like llamas, draft horses, sheep, goats, pop-up exhibits will reveal natural history, migration chickens, rabbits, and more! You are sure to find strategies, and allow visitors to become citizen something fun and entertaining for the whole scientists (helping out UC Santa Cruz researchers). family. As a citizen scientist, learn about elephant seals, sea Check our website and Facebook page for more details. FREE lion and sea birds that visit Ano Nuevo Island, and important natural reserve north of Santa Cruz; then Sundays analyze drone photos to identify and count different types NAR-ANON SANTA CRUZ of animals that visit the island. 6:30 p.m., Sutter Maternity & Surgery Center (Sutter Room), Top the weekend of with February Science Sunday 2900 Chanticleer Avenue, Santa Cruz speaker Dr. Roxanne Beltran who will provide insight Nar-Anon is a twelve step support group for families into her life as a scientist as well as exciting facts about and friends of addicts. There are no dues or fees to join. elephant seals. Special Valentine’s-themed arts and Just come to a meeting. You will hear others, who are crafts are offered throughout the weekend. going through similar problems, talk about how they Visit seymourcenter.ucsc.edu for more information. cope and find recovery. To locate additional times and locations of meetings, please go Friday February 21 to our website at www.nar-anon.org. FREE FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT: MARY POPPINS RETURNS RECOVERING COUPLES ANONYMOUS MEETING 6-8:30 p.m., Capitola Community Center, 4400 Jade Street, 10:30 a.m.–noon, Sutter Maternity, 2900 Chanticleer Ave, Capitola SC Bring the whole family out for the evening to enjoy a RCA is a 12 step group for couples. Our primary free screening of Mary Poppins Returns as well as free purpose is to stay committed in loving and popcorn and candy! The movie will be screened inside intimate relationships and to help other couples the Jade Street Park Community Center. Space is limited achieve freedom from dysfunctional relationships. to 200 people, so arrive early! This is a bring your own All couples are welcome whether married or seating event … blankets, pillows and low back chairs partnered. Some of us are new in our coupleships only! and seek to build intimacy together. We have all For anyone with limited mobility, they will be able to found help in Recovering Couples Anonymous. set up a higher chair anywhere that doesn’t restrict the For more information visit our website: https://santacruzrca.org viewing of others, such as to the side or in the back. or email us at rcasantacruz@yahoo.com There will be assorted non-alcoholic beverages for sale (cash only). You are welcome to bring your own food FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH BIBLE STUDY and beverages, however NO alcohol is allowed and 9:45 a.m: Bible Study • 11 a.m.: Worship you will be asked to leave. You are encouraged to bring 7565 Sunset Way, Aptos reusable containers and utensils to reduce waste. First Baptist Church of Aptos welcomes you to join their Only service animals allowed. Doors open at 6 p.m. Visit bible study and worship every Sunday. https://www.cityofcapitola.org/recreation/page/free-familyCall (831) 688-5842 for more info movie-nights for more information. n
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Criminal Justice Council – Chair ncluding members from the cities and county, school districts, law enforcement and local judiciary the Criminal Justice Council works on collaborative efforts to address county-wide gang prevention and intervention.
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Flood Control and Water Conservation District: Zone 7 – Chair one 7 was formed for the primary purpose of improving the flood carrying capacity of the Pajaro River, Salsipuedes and Corralitos Creek system within the Pajaro Valley floodplain. Zone 7 capital projects are intended to limit the potential for flooding within the floodplain area. Much of the focus is on protecting
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(and rebuilding) the current levee system to protect life and property in the Pajaro Valley. Library Financing Authority – Chair ncluding members from the cities and county, this joint powers authority exists for the purpose of financing the acquisition, construction and improvement of public library facilities.
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Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) – Board Member AFCO was created by state law in 1963 to regulate the boundaries of cities and special districts. LAFCO’s objectives are: encourage efficient service areas for services provided by cities, counties and special districts, to guide urban development away from prime agricultural lands and open space resources and to discourage urban sprawl.
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Monterey Bay Air Resources District – Board Member he Air District is responsible for air monitoring, permitting, enforcement, long-range air quality planning and education related to air pollution as required by the California Clean Air Act and Federal Clean Air Act. The District also provides rebates for fireplace conversions (to cleaner burning options) and electric vehicle lease or purchases.
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Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) – Board Member he RTC sets priorities for improvements to the transportation infrastructure and network of services including highways, major roads, bus and paratransit and the rail corridor. The RTC pursues and allocates funding for all of these transportation elements and adopts policies to improve mobility, access and air quality.
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Santa Cruz County Consolidated Redevelopment Successor Agency Oversight Board – Alternate he Santa Cruz County Consolidated Redevelopment Successor Agency Oversight Board oversees the activities of the five redevelopment successor agencies in Santa Cruz County. The purpose of this Board is to oversee and direct the Redevelopment Successor Agencies in the process of dissolving the former redevelopment agencies of Santa Cruz County.
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Santa Cruz Mid-County Water Agency (MGA) – Board Member he MGA is an 11-member board overseeing the groundwater management activities of the MidCounty Basin Area in Santa Cruz County. The basin management goals are: ensure water supply reliability for current and future beneficial uses, maintain water quality to meet current and future beneficial uses and prevent adverse environmental impacts.
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Santa Cruz County Sanitation District – Board Member he Sanitation District is responsible for the collection of wastewater within the district’s boundaries and environmental compliance.
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California Film Commission – Board Member was appointed by Governor Brown to the California Film Commission in 2017.
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“Friend” from page 30 The commission serves as a liaison between film, television and commercial productions and government, administers the state’s Film and Television Tax Credit Program and provides location and production assistance including for productions in Santa Cruz County (including some of the recent film productions here). National Association of Counties (NACo) – Board of Directors he National Association of Counties (NACo) serves as the primary advocacy organization for counties. They advocate county priorities in federal policymaking and allow for infor-
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mation sharing of model county polices and practices to optimize taxpayer resources and provide cost savings. Working with NACo, we successfully put the weight of their organization behind a key local priority — funding and improving the Pajaro River levee. Serving on this board (I was appointed by the California State Association of Counties to the national board) allows for elevating our local county’s voice and needs at the national level. n ••• As always, I appreciate hearing your thoughts. If I can be of any help on these commissions or in my capacity on the Board of Supervisors please don’t hesitate to contact me at 454-2200 or visit me during my office hours in Aptos, Corralitos, Seascape or Watsonville.
Juneau: Ready To Be Your Goofball
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uneau (A266475) is a polite 5 year old female Husky who came to the Shelter January 15th as a stray. Juneau can be quiet and reserved when she first meets you, but once she is comfortable, she is a flirtatious, animated, and goofy Husky! She is an engaging dog who loves to run and play with staff and volunteers and she is easily distracted by squeaky toys. Juneau knows sit and shake and is eager to learn from her new family! Come meet beautiful Juneau today! To adopt your new friend, visit one of the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter locations, or their website at www.scanimalshelter.org. n
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••• 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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