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Kids Camps 10 Ready for Camp? by Dottie Reed 11 First Time at Camp? by Bob Ditter, L.C.S.W.

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Cover Story “Mayor Norton” from page 1 CVRA: How long have you served on City Council? Mayor: A total of 14 years. I have another year and a half left of my term. I’ve served on the Planning Commission for 6 years. And have been on the Santa Cruz County Regional Transit Committee for 13 years. CVRA: What do you see as your greatest accomplishments? Mayor: Probably just holding the

about the size of development but at the same time there is no better revenue that the TOT tax [Transient Occupancy Tax]. It’s ten percent of the gross. It’s a fabulous income generator for cities. A hotel could work somewhere in Capitola Village as that income generator. It’s good for the people who visit ours City to pay for the services they get. CVRA: Does the City need the money? Mayor: Good question. The wharf needs attention. It was last rebuilt in 1984.

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status quo! There’s been very little change in Capitola and I think the people ask for that. Purchase of the rail corridor was huge. CVRA: What do you think about the proposed new parking structure, new civic center, sale of City Hall and creation of a hotel in its place? Mayor: I feel very strongly that we need to build a three story parking structure and turn the new, temporary parking lot into a park. A linear park would be a great asset in our community. It’s not for tourists. It’s being able to have a walking path through there as well as a bocce ball court and maybe even someone could talk about creating a dog or a skateboard park at some time. As far as a hotel goes, you know we are a tourist town and there’s no way of

The interview over, Dennis is ready to get back to work.

a new city hall. The second story of the current city hall was built on top of an auto repair shop. CVRA: What do you think could be done to improve the life of Village residents? Mayor: I have a problem with people driving too fast. I think it’s possible to make some of the streets -- particularly those that are adjacent to all the beach -

visually pleasing measures. CVRA: Do you see tourist and employee parking in the neighborhoods as a problem for residents? If so, what could be done about it? Mayor: lot, we could accommodate a hotel in the village and also make people park in the lot rather than the village. CVRA: What about more permit parking in the Central Village, streets like Cherry Avenue, San Jose, Stockton Avenue, Riverview Avenue which are so heavily impacted by tourist and employee parking and where many of the houses are very old and have no parking? Mayor: The problem is that the Coastal Commission wouldn’t allow it. And remember the City doesn’t owe them that space. At the same time, we have to protect them. having this Mayor’s select committee and talking about how to get public input into the whole idea of a parking structure, new city hall etc., and someone from Depot Hill said, “I don’t really have a problem with parking.” I said, “That’s because your whole neighborhood is permit parking. People can’t do that today, so the pleasure else.” CVRA: On Riverview Avenue, we have eight 2-hour parking places and over a dozen houses with no parking spaces. Mayor: should have year round permit parking. There’s no reason that they [beachgoers and employees] should be parking there. uniform. And we need to do something about employee parking. “CVRA Interview” page 18

Community News

12th Annual ‘Day on the Farm’

May 9 at the Santa Cruz County Fair Grounds

ring your family, friends and your neighbors to our 12th Annual Day on the Farm event to Feature Farming Techniques from both the Past and Future at the Santa Cruz Fairgrounds. The Agricultural History Project’s Day on the Farm is like taking a step back in time to experience our own agricultural legacy and compare past to the present.

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SATURDAY, MAY 9 10 A.M. – 3 P.M. Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds 2601 East Lake Avenue, Watsonville Admission: FREE (suggested $2 donation) Food will available for purchase or you can bring your own picnic! It’s fun for the whole family! About Agricultural History Project: and families from around the Central Coast our agricultural exhibits, restored tractors, old-time farm implements, plants like hops and alfalfa, our historical archives, and our have a charming gift shop, the Country Corner. School groups and families from spend hours exploring our educational exhibits, historical archives, and the agriculture research in the Codiga Center stop by our charming gift shop “Country Corner!” “Day on the Farm” page 8

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Community News

Performances At Public Libraries In May

Enjoy Shakespeare, Mozart and more at Santa Cruz Public Library branches

he Santa Cruz Public Library System borhood library branches throughout Santa Cruz County, today announced it would put a spotlight on performance art during the month of May. The Library will host free theatrical performances at three branch libraries in May, beginning with the 28th season of “ShakespeareTo-Go” at the Boulder Creek Branch Library on Saturday, May 2. Shakespeare’s “As You Like It” will be adapted into a 50-minute rendition, followed by a 10-minute question and answer session. The performance will take place in the library’s beautiful outdoor amphitheater. The performances continue with two

The group will perform at the Downtown at the Scotts Valley Library on Thursday, May 28. Both shows are 7-8 p.m. Also, Friends of Santa Cruz Public Libraries will sponsor a free concert, “Munching with Mozart,” at the Downtown Branch Library on Thursday, May 21. Tatyana Rekow will play the saxophone. The concert is 12:10-12:50 p.m. and attendees are invited to bring their lunch. Library Performance Events:

Creek Shakespeare-To-Go: “As You Like It” — 1-2 p.m.

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p.m. In addition, Library cardholders can reserve free passes to Tandy Beal & Company’s May 2 performance of “The Magic Carpet,” a world dance showcase. The Discover & Go pass admits one adult and one child to the show, and can be reserved online at http://discover.santacruzpl.org/. The one-hour show begins at 11 a.m. at the Santa Cruz Veterans Memorial Building. The Santa Cruz Public Libraries

Library, 224 Church St., Santa Cruz on the saxophone — 12:10-12:50 p.m.

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library branches, a web-based digital library, a Bookmobile and community-based programs. SCPL serves children, teens and adults with innovative programming, professional services and community facilities that spark imagination and support discovery. Residents can explore a wide range of interests from academic research, book clubs and literacy programs to digital photography, locally produced music and local history. Branch locations include Aptos, Boulder Creek, Branciforte, Capitola, Downtown Santa Live Oak and Scotts Valley. Learn more about SCPL at SantaCruzPL. org or via Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Twitter and YouTube.

Water Conservation Tips For The Summer Months

s spring transitions into the heat of the summer and the drought deepens, many homeowners are wondering how to save or replace their lawn and landscape. Nationwide, landscape irrigation is estimated to account for almost onethird of all residential water use. Experts estimate that up to 50 percent of that water is lost due to over-watering, evaporation, or poor irrigation system design and maintenance. Here are some water management tips on how you can water your lawn and Be sure to set all your automatic watering systems to no more than your water company’s recommended time limit.

the morning to reduce the amount of evaporation and which allows plants to dry cutting down on diseases.

needs together. to your climate; they require less

rather than hosing them down. outdoor water use. Closely cropped grass requires more water. into your lawn by using a mulching mower. You’ll not only conserve water, you’ll save time while mowing. compete with your lawn for water. plants. Mulching helps to retain moisture and prevents evaporation. A generous amount of 3-to-5 inches is best.

sprinkler, buy a timer to regulate your watering to your water company’s recommended time limit. drip irrigation system to eliminate the hassle of hauling hoses around your property. Properly designed irrigation systems decrease water consumption by improving the accuracy, timing and and over watering.

system, consider upgrading your timer. New technology makes it easier than ever to program and monitor your watering needs. around your shrubs, hanging baskets, flower and vegetable gardens. Drip irrigation systems use much less water than conventional sprinklers. As we are in the middle of a drought, contact your water company to get their recommendations for replacing waterhungry lawns and plants.

Schools Plus Foundation Awards Grants To Local Elementary and Middle/Junior Teachers

chools Plus, a public schools foundation in Santa Cruz County, is pleased to announce that thirteen classroom grants have been awarded to recipients in the 2015-15 year. The grants, ranging from $250 up to $1500, will support the on-going innovative work of over thirty elementary

and secondary teachers who applied in November. Many grants fund projects and materials that serve Santa Cruz County public schools for years to come. Grant money is being used to support these projects:

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Community Briefs T

citizen complaints and increases account-

Body Worn Cameras “Maintaining the public’s trust is of

is committed to transparency, community outreach and protecting the citizens and visitors of our county. On Friday April 24, seven deputies began participating in a beta test wearing body worn cameras for the next two months. The

worn camera system that can be purchased by the county and used by all of our patrol Rapidly changing technology and recent law enforcement use-of-force incidents across the nation have increased the public demand for transparency in policing and highlighted the advantage of and citizen actions. Preliminary studies conducted across the nation have shown that the use of body worn cameras by peace

force incidents, reduces the number of

Revolution nology in Science Classes In the 2014-15 School Year Grant Cycle, Schools Plus issued nearly $15,000 in support to teachers in over a dozen different Santa Cruz County Public Schools. of students in Santa Cruz County Public Schools and involved over 200 parents. The Teacher Classroom Project Grant is a unique teacher/classroom program that awards funds to teachers for creative projects for classroom use that directly impacts the quality of education for students.

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Building a positive working relationship with the community will only help all of us come together to keep our county safe,”

pleted scholarship application by Friday, tance as a full time student at an accredited Community College registration before June 30, 2015.

wines! Delicious appetizers and desserts will be presented by Food Stylist Don Smawley; Live music by guitarist Salvador Magallon; Drawings will be held for elegant baskets: Tickets are $5 -

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persons are welcome! Donation: $25 in advance or $30 at the door. Contact Ruth Cruddas 831.239.3023 or cruddasruth@gmail.com. Santa Cruz al Salvador: “Celebrating 20 Years in Community with the People of El Salvador” Trinity Presbyterian Church, Santa

arship. To support and further the education of students in our community, and through the gift of funds in loving memory of Alice

For more information on this scholarship, please go to the district website: www.soqueldo.santacruz.k12.ca.us/ --- or

Soquel teacher, the district has established one scholarship of $500 to be awarded to a worthy high school graduating senior who was a graduate of New Brighton Middle School. Applicants must: Be a graduating senior who was a graduate of New

Providing clean water and education in El Salvador May 2, – 3 to 5 p.m. at Bargetto’s

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our eyes, our children, attending public schools in Santa Cruz County. To donate, contact the Public Schools Foundation of Santa Cruz County at 1840 41st Avenue, Ste 102, PO Box 244, Capitola CA 95010

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and farming practices that have made the Central Coast of California what it is today. Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds in the As you discover the rich agricultural history of the Central Coast, you will learn about the crops, people, artifacts

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In Memoriam

Arnold Levine: Jan. 29, 1924 - April 16, 2015 A rnold Levine was surrounded by family when he passed away on April 16 of natural causes at the age of 91. Born to Rose and Charles Levine in Brooklyn, New York he was the eldest of three sons. As a young man he worked in his parents dress shop while attending Brooklyn College. Arnie moved to Santa Cruz in 1947 when his father came out west and purchased a beach side motel â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Arnolds Surf Court. Shortly after arriving in California, Arnie completed his Master â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Degree at San Jose State ciforte Elementary School. In October 1956 he went back to New York for a conference and had a blind date with Estelle Schoenfeld - 4 months later they married and Estelle joined him in Santa Cruz. Arnieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s career spanned 63 years throughout which he touched thousands of lives. In the Santa Cruz City Schools

Elementary and Junior High Schools. zation including the JayCees, B.P.O.E. performing weekly worship services, He went on to Harbor High School as Elks, Lions Club, Mended Hearts. In bar mitzvahs and funerals. each of these organizations the Assistant Principal. He Arnie is preceded in death by his he held leadership roles parents, Rose and Charles Levine, retired from Santa Cruz City including running the Miss his brother, Harvey Levine and his Schools in 1981 and went on California Pageant for the son, Mark Levine. He is survived by to serve two terms on the JayCees in the 1950â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and his wife of 58 years, Estelle, his son Santa Cruz City Council. He serving as Exalted Ruler of managed the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Newspapers the Elks. In Educationâ&#x20AC;? program with Arnie served the Jewish the Santa Cruz Sentinel. Still Community tirelessly striving to serve his comthroughout the decades. Not Hannah, Sydney, Lindsay, and Chloe munity, he managed the Santa only did he hold leadership and many nieces and nephews. Cruz County Spelling Bee Arnold Levine positions with Temple Beth for more than a decade. He completed his career by serving on the El, during a 10 year period in the Donations may be made to Temple Beth El Santa Cruz County Board of Education, 1970â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s he also served as the lay Rabbi to the Rose Levine Memorial Campership Fund. where he served as Trustee for 28 years, and formally retired as President of the Board in 2013. In the 68 years that Arnie lived in Santa Cruz, he was driven to serve his Fine Mexican Food community. He served on the Santa Cruz County Redevelopment Agency Come and Celebrate MARGARITAS! working hard to restore the downtown area after the flood of 1955. He was a member of numerous service organi-

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remained involved in numerous civic activities and organizations including JAMS, CASA, and the Santa Cruz Rotary Club. He was member of St. Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Catholic Church in Capitola, and enjoyed numerous activities with family and friends. He is survived by his loving wife of 30 years, Bjorg Yonts, his brother, John Yonts, and his wonderful children: Melissa Yonts George

was a lieutenant stationed Robert B. Yonts III, Carole Germany. Judge Yonts was very proud of his duties in Robert Yonts the army, and shared his many fond memories with family and friends. Following his military service, he earned his Juris Doctor from Santa Clara Fernando, Terryol, Dustin, Tyler, private law practice in Santa Cruz led him to an appointment as a Superior Court Judge in Santa Cruz County. Practicing for more than 16 years, Judge Yonts leaves many dear colleagues who will miss his leadership and generosity.

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In order to notify the County of your exemption in time for the 2015-2016 tax bill, we must receive your application no later than Wednesday, July 1, 2015.

Judge Yonts was preceded in death by his son by marriage Geir Olsen in 2009 who left him and Bjorg the joyful gift of two grandsons, Nico and Quinn.

If you received the Senior Citizen Exemption in 2014-2015 and are still the homeowner and currently reside at the same address, you do not need to renew your tax exemption, it will automatically be renewed. If you received the SSI/SSDI Exemption in 2014-15, you must reapply with an updated benefits verification letter annually to continue receiving the exemption. If you sold your home and purchased a new home, you must re-file for a Senior Citizen Exemption for the new property.

Questions should be directed to the Parcel Tax Administrator: SCI Consulting Group at (800) 273-5167 Capitola Soquel Times / May 2015 / 9

Kids Camps

Ready for Camp? By Dottie Reed hat is the best age to start camp?” asked a prospective camper’s mom yesterday. It’s a great question, and given that it was asked in three phone conversations this past week alone, seems to call for some conventional As a simple but dependable guideline, a child is usually ready for overnight camp when he or she can successfully spend one night away from home with a buddy. On average, sleepovers start at age eight or nine, as the social skills and inde-

spread their wings. For some, this might not happen until age eleven or twelve or later, but the bottom line is that one productive night away from home sets the stage not just for surviving but, in fact, thriving in a three-and-a-half and, yes, even seven-week session.

serves as an eye-opening, if not comforting, benchmark for parents who might

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otherwise assume their children are too young for sleep-away camp, and for campers who aren’t sure if they’ll be able to manage. You may experience a major disconnect between your head and your heart before your child goes to

that we want our children to be happy and not sad; to be successful and strong; to say and do the right things so they will make friends; to be comfortable in their own skin as well as that if we keep them by our side, provide the answers and safely pave each step of the way, we can be sure they’ll land where

Catalyst Soccer: Player Development Programs Two Great Programs for All Ages and Abilities! Phone: 831-423-3556 or 408-846-KIDS(5437) e-mail: catalystsoccerleague@gmail.com web: www.catalystsoccer.com The Catalyst Soccer: Player Development Programs are designed to help the young player become more confident with their soccer skills. The curriculum is designed by Catalyst Soccer ’s Founder, Paul Holocher, Cal Poly Mustang soccer coach, and is inspired from the teachings of FC Barcelona youth trainings. Topics covered include individual ball skills with special emphasis on the passing and possession/ positional games. Many engaging small sided games will allow players to simulate real game situations while maximizing the application of attacking skills to make good decisions on the field. Camps take place throughout the Santa Cruz County and are coming to a local field near online at www.catalystsoccer.com or call 831-423-3556 for more info.

we want. But what happens beyond that landing pad? cally and socially if their “inner compass” for solving problems, making decisions, and establishing relationships — all necessary skills for a successful and satisfying life — has never been activated. You certainly don’t want that to occur at the college gate. arm, especially when there is the potential for your child to experience homesickness or uncertainty, or make a mistake, or not eat because he or she is a picky eater. You might intellectually recognize that your child will experience away from home, but, boy, the parental heart pounds at the very idea of letting him or her go. “Independence Education” follows a learning curve similar to math, reading, or sports. A teen or young adult doesn’t understand calculus, write a cohesive term paper, or consistently throw strikes without having acquired essential building blocks along the way. Similarly, a teen or young adult doesn’t

how does he or she get there? By having dence at appropriate times and have the courage to say, “Go for it. I know you can do such opportunities to your child. Excellent summer camps, however, were established to partner with parents in this very mission. If you do determine that this summer is the time for sleep-away camp, it is totally natural for both your child and you to be nervous . . . and even more so as summer approaches. “Ready?” page 13 10 / May 2015 / Capitola Soquel Times

Kids Camps

First Time at Camp?

Talking with Your Child About What To Expect Bob Ditter, L.C.S.W.

ending your child away to camp for

for most families, one that is often marked by excitement, anticipation, and perhaps even some anxiety. Though camp is certainly about making friends and having fun, it is also about being on your own and being a part of a community. One of the most important things you as a parent can do to help prepare your child for both these aspects of camp is to talk with your child about it before he/ she goes. In fact, it may be better to have several occasional, shorter talks rather than one long conversation as children often absorb more when there is less to think

do better with this sort of conversation if it is part of a more general conversation and if it is part of a pattern of talking, either at the dinner table or while riding in the car doing errands. The following are some sample topics for discussion that will help prepare your child emotionally for their big adventure: Friends amp is not anything if it is not about making new friends. If you are shy about meeting new kids, then learn to get to know others by being a good listener. Remember also that not everyone in your cabin, bunk, or group has to be your friend, and you don’t have to be everyone else’s friend. As long as you treat others with respect and they do the same with you, then having one or two friends at camp is

Activities here are many exciting things to do at camp, many of which you may never have tried before. If your child tends to be a bit homesick or worried about being homesick, remind him/her about the excitement of going to camp: Remember,

made you so excited? You may not like all the activities, or you may be better at some than others. That’s normal. I, however, hope you are willing to try. The more you put into camp, the more you will get out of it!

ou, like every other camper there, will be part of a cabin, bunk, or group. As your parent, I hope you will cooperate with others and help. That’s part of what makes camp so special — kids helping each other out. Most kids will help you if you are friendly and help them. Give yourself time. One thing about camp is that almost everything is new — the kids, the activities, the routines, the bed you sleep in, the bathroom. It takes a few days to get adjusted, so be patient with yourself. Most of the time you will be having so much fun you won’t mind all the changes, but if you do, remember that you will get so used to things that by the time you come home you will miss all those things! “First Time” page 12

Santa Cruz County Parks and Recreation 979 17th Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95062 Phone: 831-454-7901 web: www.scparks.com Santa Cruz County Parks and Recreation has something for everyone this at Aptos Park for ages 6-12, as well as: La Selva Beach Summer Recreation, Swim Lessons at the Simpkins Family Swim Center, Renaissance Camp at Aptos Park, Time Travelers and Science Sleuths at Quail Hollow Ranch for ages 6-11, Baseball www.scparks.com.

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Kids Camps

of those inevitable growing pains all children have from time to time. Talking with your child about these kinds of issues is a great way to show support as your child gets ready to take this important step on the road to being more resilient and self-reliant. For you as a parent, it can give you more peace of mind as you allow your child to participate safely in a broader world. To learn more about camp and child development, please visit the American

“First Time” from page 11

amp is about fun, but it also requires that you help. Clean up is part of camp. You do it every day! As your parent, I hope you will cooperate!

veryone has good days and bad days. If you are having a problem, your counselor is there to help you! You don’t have to wait to tell us if you are upset about something. After all, if your counselor doesn’t know what might be troubling you, he/she can’t help you.

site: www.CampParents.org, or call the Be honest and ask for what you need. If your counselor doesn’t seem to be

Tara Redwood Summer Camp 5810 Prescott Road, Soquel, CA Phone: 831-462-9632 web: www.tararedwoodschool.org Hours: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. After Camp Care: 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. In an extraordinary setting in the redwoods, summer at Tara is not only fun, but healthy, peaceful and inspiring. A values-based program for ages 3 - 11 with low camper group ratios. At summer camp your child will make new friends, learn a new skill, develop mindfulness, enjoy positive role models and help others. Hours for Redwood Camp tumbling tutor classes, gardening at the Life Lab and creative arts; for the older children and the beach. Please call or visit website for more information and registration forms.

concerned or doesn’t help you, then you can go to the unit director, head counselor, etc. Parents should know who these “back-up persons” are and how their child will recognize them if they need to.

t’s a great thing to remind your firsttime camper about his or her strong points. I would focus not just on what they do well, but their positive qualities as well, such as what makes them a good friend or the type of person other kids would want to know. Helping children identify their strengths can help them when they are having a setback — one

West Performing Arts

Bob Ditter is a child and family therapist living in Boston who consults extensively with people who work with children. Ditter has States, has been quoted in Sports Illustrated, The New York Times, Parent Magazine, and the Ladies Home Journal. He has appeared on “The Today Show” and the “Evening News with Peter Jennings” and is considered one of the nation’s leading experts on camp. Originally printed in CAMP Magazine, reprinted by permission of the American Camp Association; © 2006 American Camping Association, Inc.

Theatre and Arts Classes

526 Broadway St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Phone: 831-425-9378 Director: Terri Steinmann e-mail: classes@westperformingarts.com web: westperformingarts.com dance, voice, improv and circus classes and productions, for ages 5-19 years, pripartners with Santa Cruz Shakespeare on an annual Summer Teen Acting Conser-

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ready?â&#x20AC;? from page 10

your child to the next stage of independence.

For better or worse, know that it will

embrace further adventures, knowing that if they did it once, they can do it again.

youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re at home â&#x20AC;&#x153;letting go,â&#x20AC;? he or she will settle in and, under the guidance of supportive and for: making new friends, trying new activities, living in a gorgeous and healthy place. And if your child feels homesick â&#x20AC;&#x201D; which most everyone, regardless of age, experiences in an unfamiliar setting â&#x20AC;&#x201D; your heart might ache, but your head will know that overcoming homesickness will launch

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once kids are back home and you can listen to camp stories, hear them sing the camp songs, and sense their pride in all they have done and accomplished, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll know in your head and your heart that youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve given a wonderful gift. Dottie Reed is the head administrator at Camp Pemigewassett in Wentworth, New Hampshire. Contact the author at dottie@camppemi.com.

Outdoors and Camping

2015 Eureka Canyon Rd., Watsonville, CA 95076 Phone: 831-768-7089 Dates: July 7 thru Aug 24 e-mail: info@growingupwild.org web: www.growingupwild.org is a bilingual nature adventure program that helps youth and

, a summer camp program for boys, ages , weekend outdoor trips for boys and girls, ages 12-16; program culturally relevant for our community by providing all programs in Spanish and English.

Cougar Swim School

Good Shepherd Catholic School 2727 Mattison Lane, Santa Cruz, CA 95065 Phone: 831-476-4000 web: www.gsschool.org Good Shepherd Catholic School, conveniently located on the east side of Santa Cruz, is pleased to be offering a variety of exciting summer classes for incoming students from first through eighth grade. The three-week summer program begins June 22nd and runs through July 10th. From sports camps to music lessons to science labs and a variety of classes in between, the summer camp classes will provide your child with a choice of affordable weekly enrichment opportunities designed to engage creativity and enhance athletic skills. Students may attend the full day from 9:00 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 3:30 p.m. or choose a weekly half-day session, either morning or afternoon. For further information, please call the school at 831-476-4000 or you may find the summer camp schedule online at www.gsschool.org.

San Lorenzo Valley High School Pool Soquel High School Pool 7105 Highway 9, Felton 95018 401 Soquel San Jose Road, Soquel 95073 Director: Kurt Edwards e-mail: kurt@cougarswimschool.com Phone: 831.239.4228 Our program uses a unique, gentle, personal teaching method that promotes learning and allows the student to learn the proper way to swim and be safe in the water. Instruction in our program ranges from our specialized classes for infants and toddlers to training for those wanting to develop stroke technique in preparation for swim teams. Regardless of the level, our instructors guide students to attain their best while enjoying the sport of swimming and having fun.

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Mid-County High School Scoreboard Baseball Coach Joseph Allegri Harbor 9 – Santa Cruz 5 SLV 8 – Harbor 0 St Francis 3 – Harbor 1 Soquel 13 – Harbor 6 Harbor 4 – Everett Alvarez 3 SLV 3 – Harbor 2

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Softball Harbor Season Record: (1-19, SCCAL 0-9) Aptos 20 – Harbor 0 SLV 10 – Harbor 3 Soquel 17 – Harbor 0 Harbor vs. St. Francis Santa Cruz 8 – Harbor 0 Scotts Valley 10 – Harbor 0

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Coach Brett McGarry Soquel vs. Mt. Madonna Coach Shawn Gallardo Soquel 5 – Santa Cruz 3 Scotts Valley 7 – Soquel 1 Soquel 17 – Harbor 0 Soquel 13 – Aptos 5 Soquel 11 – SLV 6

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Live Oak Outreach By Tamra Taylor, Superintendent, Live Oak School District

n this month’s column, I’m going to describe some of the activities we have begun implementing under the Live Oak School District’s “Goal 2: Culture of Learning.” This goal states that all students will regularly be involved in collaborative inquiry-based learning that involves the application of 21st Century skills and that results in a culminating project or event. In pursuing this goal over the last two years, we have tapped the experience and

LEGO classroom kits will be used during the District-provided summer camp, as well as by additional teachers in 2015-16. Finally, the District has received a grant from the California Coastal Com-

teacher at Live Oak Elementary, to shepherd the piloting of the hands-on, inquiry-based

students in an eight to ten week “projectbased learning” unit on coastal and marine

at the Live Oak School District in 2013, he proposed science-language arts integration at Live Oak Elementary. His classroom thus became a pilot demonstration site to show how science could be the context for English language arts opment and writing with notebooks. Other teachers along with administrators observed his integrated approach, and as a result, we decided to expand the pilot. In 2014, after deciding to fund summer

look forward to sharing more details about this exciting project as it gets closer.

district leadership team requested that John summer school curriculum program that featured FOSS science and ELA/English

LEGO Education’s Simple Machines unit as a means of integrating Common Core and Next Generation Science Standards with hands-on learning in the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics

opportunities to engage in hands-on science and therefore will continue to seek out innovative ways of building exposure to science and 21st Century skills into the school day. Adapted with permission from the FOSS as well as providing the teachers with professional development. District and school administrators visited the summer program to see how science could be the foundation for ELA/ELD and we were very impressed. As a result, we decided to pilot FOSS in three

school year and are further planning on expanding its use in 2015-16. In addition to the expansion of FOSS, we are also engaging in another Goal 2 pilot during 2014-15. This Spring features two third grade teachers piloting the use of

*FOSS(r) is developed at the Lawrence Hall of Science, University of California at Berkeley, and published by Delta Education (www.deltaeducation.com). (c) The Regents of the University of California

Fall Prevention: Simple Steps to Prevent Falls in Your Home By Ryan Colligan hen it comes to falls, the statistics are staggering… One out of three people 65 and older fall each year. Falls are the leading cause of death due to injury for between a healthy, independent lifestyle and a lifestyle of complete dependence. I run a local home care agency providing in-home care for seniors so they can remain independent in their own homes know all too well the impact one fall can have on a senior’s health and lifestyle. Not long ago, I visited an elderly man and his family in his home to discuss our services. This elderly man had experienced a couple of recent falls. Nothing serious he assured me, but serious enough to recognize that it was time to seek the assistance of professional help and we 16 / May 2015 / Capitola Soquel Times

scheduled to begin services with one of our care providers the following week. I received a call two days later from one of his children. The man had fallen. This time, it was bad; so bad that he wound up in Dominican Hospital in critical condition. The fall had completely devastated this man who just one week prior was in great physical and mental health. Overnight, he lost his ability to walk, to feed himself, even to use the restroom. One bad fall had completely stripped him of his independence.

He was bed-ridden and placed on Hospice Care. After a couple of weeks in the hospital, he was allowed to go home with the assistance of our in-home aides and a a week of returning home, the man passed away. This story is not uncommon. That one fall was the catalyst for this man’s sudden and drastic decline in health and unexpected death. prevent our elderly loved ones from falling so they can remain safe and independent for as long as possible? First, address the issue directly with

your family member or loved one. Don’t be surprised if they are not entirely forthcoming about their fall history. Discuss the possible consequences of a fall. In many cases, the results are a complete loss of being able to care for him or herself. Second, identify areas of risk in the individual’s living environment and make adaptations to promote safety while minimizing fall hazards. Install equipment like grab bars in the bathroom. Determine if there is a need for a shower bench in the shower. Replace any existing rugs with non-slip rugs or remove them altogether. There are many situations to consider and many resources available to determine what can be done in the home to reduce the risk of falling. “Falls” page 21

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A Decade of Friendships R — Mark Twain This quote brings a smile to my face as I considered that Twain must have

known someone like Noreen Santaluce. It really is such a good description of her vibration. Although there are a lot of things on Noreen’s agenda, none seem more important to her than cultivating old friendships and making new ones. One way she achieved this is that for over 10 years

as great. She then gifted us with this column and stories to appreciate their talents and inspire the reader. If you missed some of these columns you can still access them at TPGdai-

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he level of the ocean around the Earth, and therefore the location of the shoreline, is inextricably tied to climate. As climate changes, so does sea level. Throughout the history of the oceans, which goes back about 3.5 billion years, give or take a few million, climate has constantly changed and, in response, sea level has gone up and down. As seawater warmed, it expanded. As the Earth warmed, ice sheets and glaciers melted and retreated, adding more water to the oceans and moving the shoreline inland. This wasn’t a big deal a hundred million years ago, or even ten thousand years ago. Animals living along coasts migrated away from the shoreline. Habitats, whether intertidal, estuary or marsh, gradually responded and re-established themselves. There were no coastal communities or big cities with condominiums, houses, hotels and other businesses. There were no sewage treatment facilities, power plants, ports or harbors, highways or at the ocean’s edge. Today, however, it’s a The last several million years of Earth history were dominated by the Ice Ages. These were multiple periods, on roughly 100,000-year cycles, when the climate got cooler and glaciers and ice sheets expanded. Thousands of feet of ice covered

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much of North America, from Seattle, east to Cape Cod. locked up in the ice sheets and glaciers come from? There was only one source for that much water- the oceans. The last Ice Age or glacial epoch ended about 18,000 years ago. At that time, the Earth was about nine degrees Fahrenheit cooler than today. In response, ten million cubic miles of seawater were evaporated and transferred to the continents where it formed ice sheets and glaciers. Taking all of that water out of the ocean dropped the sea level about 350-400 feet. At Santa Cruz, the shoreline during an ice age of today’s beaches. If you were in good shape, you could have hiked the 30 miles That was all dry land at the time, although you might have encountered some large animals in California you don’t see today, cave bears, saber tooth tigers, dire wolves, and giant sloths, to name a few. The climate then gradually warmed as the irregularities of the Earth’s orbit around the Sun increased our total solar energy input. Once the Earth starts to warm, there are some other well-recognized feedbacks that amplify this heating. “Climate Change” page 25

“Falls” from page 16 Start by making an appointment with your loved ones primary care physician to assess their condition and possibly refer an occupational therapist to visit the home and assist in making decisions to make the home a safer place to live. Alternatively, you can also call Safe at Home Senior Care for a complimentary in-home assessment. Finally, don’t be afraid to ask for help. Talk to family members, friends, members of your church and other important individuals

“Noreen” from page 18 continue to be active, one has moved to Arizona to be closer to family, and one has gone to the nonphysical. Noreen has a twinkle in her eye when she says “None of us will get out of here alive.” The twinkle communicates well her philosophy of living life to it’s fullest! Club and are welcomed by Noreen and other members, the atmosphere is one of comfort and hospitality. Here is a place to come together and make new friends; an opportunity to be with your peers and have fun. She says that attitudes about aging are without hesitation, some prefer not to disclose their age having encountered ageism which otherwise remains inactive. Experiences of ageisms that they share are people talking louder or using “elder speak” much like baby talk. Another sign is adults that are only a couple of decades younger being strangely cautious about the jokes they tell as if being 90 steals ones sense of humor. Turning 50 seems to be a pivotal time for many. In fact, at 50 Noreen decided to do a few of the things that had intrigued her

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in the past. That was when she enrolled at Cabrillo to study Library Science and then went on the be a Middle School Librarian. Six years of pleasure with those youngsters propelled her to spend more time with teens and beyond by setting up a delicatessen in her neighborhood. Six years later the successful expansion of her business made it ready to sell -- a logical time to get her real estate license and explore some other business interests. After retiring from that, she became a newspaper reporter in her Paso Robles neighborhood, again lighting the corner where she lived. Another pivotal time for Noreen was the age of 85 when she faced the inevitable and made all necessary funeral arrangements, and then put them out of her mind. “This left me free to enjoy this time, smell roses, learn to paint, write without deadlines, sit in the morning sunshine

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purchased over 400 Chromebooks that has given us a student to electronic device ratio of approximately 4 to 1 for our 2,056 enrolled students. In addition, each of our elementary schools maintains a modern computer lab and our middle school has three computer labs in addition to the hundreds of Chromebooks. A special thank you goes out to our supportive parent groups who have made generous donations to assist our district with the recent purchase of these Chromebooks. Given our commitment to embrace the blended learning movement that provides our students with the opportunity to utilize technology seamlessly during their instructional day, some of our outstanding educators will be attending 21st Century professional training this summer to increase their skill sets in the area of blended learning. Blended learning combines the usage of content and instruction via digital and online media. Here are a few of the exciting training opportunities that will occur this summer for many of our exceptional teachers: -

will receive enrichment training to reinforce their commitment to infuse blended learning in the classroom.

to be on the forefront of technological and educational transformation.

training record that allows educators throughout the bay area to receive some of the most up to date training in the area of Science, Technology, Engineering

Director of Curriculum Ms. Moira Barker, our Main Street Elementary School principal, Ms. Annette Bitter and our Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary School principal, Ms. nology conference in Southern California. The Krause Center has an excep- The purpose of this group completes this tional training record that allows conference was to summer training we will utilize the educators throughout the bay showcase some of skillsets of our outthe best instructional area to receive some of the most programs that are standing teachers to serve as a model for up to date training in the area occurring in the teachers throughout area of educational of Science, Technology, Engi- technology. our district. By receiving The excitement neering and Mathematics (STEM) exceptional training that these three indiinstructional development. viduals observed in Center, we will be students who are fully integrated in the area of blended blended learning opportunities in tech- learning was uplifting. By capturing the nology that will result in a student to device best practices that are occurring in this area today, we will create richer instructional to provide our excellent teachers with programs that will provide easier access for students to seamlessly incorporate rigfully support that technology is playing and will play a greater role in our children’s lives. Preparing our students for academic rigor and relevance in utilizing electronic Technology Symposium 3.0 can’t wait to incorporate some of the best practices that they observed during this conference.

our students for Common Core Standards. In addition, the training at the Silicon Valley Math Initiative will provide our teachers with added skills in creating complex lessons that require collaborative work among student groups. As we embrace the skillsets that are required with the new state standards in math, the training provided by SVMI is aligned with Common Core Standards that our students will be assessed on each year. Implementing rigorous academic strategies at each of our grade levels will enable our students to be highly successful in acquiring the necessary skills that will be required for 21st Century learners. Our teachers deserve a lot of credit for their continued willingness to attend These trainings will increase their skillsets to provide an instructional program of academic rigor and relevance for all students. Having talented educators who take advantage of opportunities to embrace new strategies for instruction is a win-win for professional educators who are embracing training in the area of higher level thinking opment opportunities.

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Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples and Families By Elene L. Johas Teener, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) Part # 2

ll human beings have an overarching need for a profound and lasting connection to a few safe others. If you look at all of your

motivations and strivings you will see a common denominator — Human Connection. It drives all of our behavior and is the reason behind all of our existence. There is an old adage that on your deathbed you will not be revisiting your material accomplishments, but the extent and quality of your love and loving relaand sometimes seemingly impossible to have and hold? I am going to be writing a series of articles exploring the new research that describes what actually is this thing called “love” that we are all longing, searching, and struggling with.

love, how do we keep it, and then how do we repair it when it goes wrong. It was originally hard for me to believe that there actually is hard science that can describe the process of love. Now, however, it does make complete sense to me after studying and applying the principles and methodologies developed in the last decade. I want to share this information with as many people as I can. As a practicing psychotherapist I see the difficulty many families and couples experience. I am privy to the problems of alcoholism, depression, anxiety, divorce, family conflicts, defiant and mixed up children, and others. On a community

and societal level I believe we have to work harder to keep families together. The new research can help. It leads to a fundamental change in the way we think about and understand love: a paradigm shift, if you will. Twenty years ago – and especially thirty years ago when I went to Graduate school – love didn’t get much respect as a topic of study. No emotion did. René Descartes, the French philosopher, associated feelings with our lower animal nature and thus considered them something to be overcome. This basic tenet has ruled much of our cultural thought patterns and biased researchers away from as superior animals was our ability to reason, to bypass emotion. Cogito ergo sum - “I think, therefore I am,” Descartes famously proclaimed. Emotions, our basic feelings, began to emerge as legitimate topics to study in the 1990’s. Happiness, sorrow, anger, fear – and love – started to be con-

is overthrowing long-held beliefs about the purpose and process of romantic love and well as our sense of the very nature of human beings. The basic purpose of a person’s life is to build a solid foundational base so they can explore and adventure into the world. This is, in fact, the basis of the research into love. John Bowlby, who did the original research and study proposed that we are designed to love a few precious others who will hold and protect us through the squalls and storms of life. It is nature’s plan for the survival of the species. Sex may propel us to mate and bond, but it is love that assures our existence. In the months to come I will be writing about: — Unlock the Door and Healthy -

then began to understand that feelings weren’t random and senseless, but primary relationship and how to do it niques of functional magnetic resonance

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Making County Government More Accessible By Zach Friend, County Supervisor 2nd District

here is no question that with the prevalence of mobile platforms for day-to-day life uses for everything from banking to dinner reservations, the expectation of what services should be provided over smartphones and tablets continues to grow. In response, a number of local governments have been building mobile platforms as a new way to interact with, and provide services for, their communities. In fact, mobile access is arguably becoming the most rapidly growing method of interaction with government services.

with Santa Cruz County government via mobile devices. As a result, over the last Information Services and other County departments on ways in which we can improve service delivery through mobile platforms – including the creation of a mobile app and better mobile-friendly web access on the County website. Over this time, Information Services has been working on an underlying mobile platform

“Climate Change” from page 20 A warmer ocean can hold less carbon dioxide so more of this greenhouse gas leaves the ocean and enters the atmosphere. ice, which is happening today in the Arctic of solar energy, with ocean, which absorbs more carbon dioxide. In addition, permafrost, or ground that is normally frozen and which covers about 25% of the Earth’s surface in northern latitudes, begins to thaw with a warming Earth. The permafrost contains large amounts of decaying vegetation and methane, a very potent greenhouse gas, which is released to the atmosphere. gases in the atmosphere, carbon dioxide and methane, is like putting another blanket on the bed- heat is retained and we gradually move from an Ice Age into an interglacial period. This is what took place repeatedly over the past two million years, with Earth’s climate acting like a pendulum, swinging back and forth between glacial and interglacial periods, or cold and warm intervals. And while we often talk today about the more greenhouse gases into the atmosphere as though it started with human occupancy

they have called “Citizen Connect” to help address these issues. Recently, I brought forward a proposal to the Board of Supervisors to expand this mobile platform into a free public app that allows the community to interact with County government in an entirely new way. This mobile application will allow constituents to interact with their government on their mobile devices including the reporting

information and more. Information Services is diligently working with other County departments on the timeline for the app’s rollout but it is expected that new functionalities will be added throughout the coming year. is to make Santa Cruz County government come down to the County building during regular hours to obtain services. Many

Department permits and even County jobs – all from the convenience of your mobile device. The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved my proposal and the initial iteration is expected in early summer. All County departments have been asked to see how they can provide the community greater accessibility to their functions through this mobile app. Over time the app is hoped to be expanded to allow for the payment of property taxes

accommodate the time needed to visit the County building for services. Expansion of a mobile app like this will help provide a new platform for interaction with County services and improved methods of service delivery and hopefully make it more convenient for our community to receive services and report concerns. Once fully released, the app will be designed to work on iPhone and Droid platforms. As always, I welcome your thoughts. Feel

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of the planet, its been around for billions of years. Carbon dioxide, methane, ozone, and nitrous oxide are all natural occurring greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. They have produced a far more livable planet, at least for us, than would have otherwise been possible. The average temperature on Earth over the last century was about 60 degrees Fahrenheit. gases, the average temperature would be zero degrees, or, you got it, well below freezing. Editor’s Note: This is a new column by Gary Griggs, Distinguished Professor of Earth and Planetary Sciences and Director of the Institute of Marine Sciences at UCSC written for Times Publishing Group Inc. Gary has been studying the coast of Cali-

the Air- Images of a Changing Landscape (with partner Deepika Shrestha Ross), and Our Ocean Backyard-Collected Essays. The California Coastal Commission and Sunset Magazine named him as one of California’s Coastal Heroes in 2009. “Lines in the Sand” is written by Gary to help us coastal dwellers understand what is happening and is predicted to happen, which may be well within the lifetimes of many of our readers. We encourage your comments and questions — Email info@cyber-times.com

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The Book Bag By Robert Francis

Riveting new titles for the demanding reader … Diamond Head

The Swimmer

By Cecily Wong

takes her reader from China’s Boxer Rebellion to Pearl Harbor and the early 1960s. At the center of this multigenerational Chinese-Hawaiian family saga are three generations of women who seem to have a knack for making major romantic missteps that come back to haunt them. the parable of the red string of fate, which deals with notion of fate versus free will. The red string is a reference to the cord that binds one intended beloved to her perfect match, but it also punishes mistakes in love with a destructive knot that is passed down the family line. As the reader will quickly discover, there are some interesting and unexpected “knots” that complicate the Leong family. At the turn of the century Frank Leong, who creates a shipping empire in China, relocates his family from his native land to Hawaii. And with the move the reader discovers that something ancient follows the family to their new home on Oahu. That “something” becomes clear as the daughters and wives of the family share the narrative chores as they reveal the secrets, lies, and sacrifices that are part of this riveting story. Musing on the shocking events that rock the family toward the end of the novel one of the characters explains, “This was not fate, I told myself; it was the furthest thing from it…The tangles from one generation to the next, the mistakes passed from mother to daughter, the lies from father to son – it wasn’t fate, who could call that fate? These things were within our control, outcomes not linked to our flesh, and all of us, every single one of us, had played a hand in this destiny.” A poignant story with some totally unexpected surprises that blindside both the novel’s characters and the reader, “Diamond Head” is a book you’ll find difficult to set aside. This is one of those rare reading experiences you’ll want to share with family and friends. 26 / May 2015 / Capitola Soquel Times

By Jokim Zander

By the late nineteenth century a British folklorist, Marian Roalfe Cox, had catalogued 345 versions of this type of “rags to riches” love story. Over the centuries there not only have been numerous nar-

uspense, nonstop international action, romance and plenty of intrigue, this thriller has it all. Already a bestseller in Europe, “The Swimmer” opens in Damascus, Syria, with a terrorist attack that leaves a small child an orphan. Now it is 2013 and that youngster,

plays, operatic and ballet renditions of this popular romantic scenario that shows faith, love and kindness overcoming greed, jealously and rage. In this beautifully illustrated, oversized, Charles Solomon explores the story’s ancient origins, contemporary adaptations, and the making of the classic Disney ani-

She is in possession of a laptop with some very sensitive information that places her in extreme danger.

siasts will be the behind-the-scenes look

women, a seasoned CIA operative and also the father who abandoned her when she was just an infant has been tries to avoid those who would possess the laptop and silence her, she flees from Amsterdam and Stockholm to Paris as her secret ally keeps tabs on her. classic espionage story will converge on a Swedish archipelago where the secrets of the past will be revealed and the ownership of the encrypted laptop will be resolved. A story of this nature is constructed around a series of surprises and twists. Joakim Zander doesn’t disappoint his reader; he includes some memorable ones in this debut novel.

A Wish Your Heart Makes

From The Grimm Brothers’ Aschenputtel to Disney’s Cinderella By Charles Solomon

t may well be the most famous of all stories of a young woman who overcomes impossible true love and then live happily ever after. The tale of a Cinderella-like character can be traced back in one form or another to

B.C.E. Strabo told the intriguing story of Rhodopis, a Greek slave girl who eventually married the Egyptian pharaoh.

and paintings by artists that range from Mary Blair, Marc Davis and Ollie Johnston

and produced by the Disney Studios. For those who collect these Disney books that feature set and costume designs as well as the stories behind some of the studio’s iconic movies, this is a must purchase. This collector’s edition won’t last long and you won’t want to miss out. It would also make a very special heirloom gift for a youngster who loves the story of Cinderella.

Hello from 2030: The Science of the Future and You By Jan Paul Schuttem

ook into the crystal ball with Jan Paul Schutten to see what futurologists predict the world will be like 15 years from now. That’s not a terribly long time so the contents of this book can be revisited in 2030 to see just how accurate the predictions here actually were. Each chapter of this book begins with a message from the year 2030. In some instances life is life has deteriorated. For example, in the chapter that visits the home of the future you’ll have a room that can contract and expand by just moving the walls back and forth. Also, one of those walls will be constructed from something called “ePaper”. This is a huge, thin, three-dimensional

screen that will allow you to watch movies, play games, or have a background such as a natural setting in your room. From transportation and housing to food and medicine, the sections of this book that look into the future will surprise and astound the reader. As the author explains, some of these predictions could be “completely wrong” but others will be Because it is a good idea to have some idea of what may be “coming down the road”. important facts. The Earth’s population will continue to increase, new technologies and more cures or ways to deal with various health issues and, more than likely, global warming will continue to alter climates and cause more weather related problems. The author also states that “future innovation is like the wild card in a card game: you can pull this card at any time and it will change the whole game”. He’ll address some of these scenarios where can do just this. Conversely, a bad luck card could have serious consequences for mankind and these potential disasters are discussed also. Although this book is aimed at a

sure but this book presents some fascinating possibilities.

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Community Calendar

Capitola Calendar of Events Thursday April 30

Pristine Clinical Skin Care Spring Fling

Weekdays

CASA empowers volunteers to

foster care. Court appointed special advocates are everyday people that, with just a few hours a week can have a lifetime of impact for a child who has been abused or neglected. More info www.

Avenue, Capitola elebrate their 6th anniversary with a Spring Fling. Enjoy a new product launch, paintings 761-2956 XT.102 from Sandy Takashima Shaw, First Mondays jewelry from Lori Lester of Golden in Watsonville Sun Designs, essential oils from

and more. Small bites and champagne will be served.

Sunday May 17 Spring Dog Festival

9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Soquel High

Second Tuesdays in Capitola Third Wednesdays in Watsonville Third Thursdays in Santa Cruz Third Fridays: 12-1 p.m. in Aptos Mondays

Meal Solution Mondays

un & Games, Costume Parade, Food, Herding & Agility Capitola (Also down town and at Demonstrations, Search & Rescue West side stores) Dogs, Vendor Booth Shopping… et fresh ideas for easy-to-

your tail wag! in Need. For more info visit www.coastaldogs.com or call

Thursday May 21 Capitola Art & Wine Kickoff Party

his year’s theme, The Grape Gatsby … think Roaring Twenties, prohibition, get the idea!

G nutritious main entrees from a

member of the New Leaf Community Markets culinary team.

Monday, ranging from meat dishes, to gluten-free, to vegan. Featured recipes are posted on the New Leaf Community blog at www.newleafcommunity.com.

Head to the Islands!

Hula’s Island Grill and Tiki Room, 221 Cathcart Street, Santa Cruz ine on any Monday and 10% of the total sales go to a local

month of the year as part of the Mahalo Monday Program.

Announcements PROFILE of Santa Cruz

by someone else’s addiction. Three meetings are now being held in Santa Cruz County, on Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays. For a meeting near you call

Daily

Overeaters Anonymous

vereaters Anonymous is a 12-Step support group for those who wish to stop eating compulsively. Meetings daily. See our website for a current list of meeting times and locations: www.santacruzoa.org

Second Wednesdays

Co-dependents Anonymous

o-dependents Anonymous is a 12-step group for people who want healthy relationships and self esteem. free of charge in Santa Cruz and

Dated Events

WomenCARE Support Group

Aptos Noon Toastmasters

lunch and learn something new from a top notch guest speaker.

12:00-1:00p.m. Rio Sands Hotel, 116 Beach Drive uesday Support Group is a ome join a dynamic, supportive gathering for women with all group of people at all levels of for women through all stages from experience from beginners to more Thursdays diagnoses through treatment. Capitola-Aptos discover your voice and share it For more information or to

Ocean Gate Zen Center Zazen Instructions

TOPS (Take off pounds sensibly)

Tail Wagging World of Dog Ownership

Cruz (cross street is Soquel Ave.).

Orientations to Become Advocates for Children

review the child welfare system and to give you a chance to have your question answered by child To register to one of the meeting and for directions, please call

Canyon Road, Scotts Valley in the Bison Center and The Camp Recover Center 12 step program/support group for friends and families

addiction or drug problem of another. Nar-Anon members share their experience, strength and Course. hope at a weekly meeting. or e-mail charleswhitt@att.net for Park in lower lot and walk up driveway and turn right at the more information.

Hoffman’s for Second Harvest

H Santa Cruz will donate 10% of total sales to Second Harvest

every Thursday night from 5-10 p.m. Every $1 donated provides healthy 4 meals to people in need throughout Santa Cruz through agencies that Second Harvest support.

Adoption/Child Welfare Orientation Big Book and OA Literature Study Avenue room 206, Santa Cruz.

Scotts Valley Nar-Anon Family Group

Rotary Club Meeting

First Wednesday each month

a foster and/or adoptive First Tuesdays and parent is to attend orientation. Third Wednesdays each month The orientation is designed to

Tuesday of month (for location For a schedule and more information, go to www.coda.org or e-mail gratefulcoda@gmail.com p.m., third Wednesday of the

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First Tuesdays each month Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays

Second and Fourth Thursdays Scotts Valley Farmer’s Market

Friends of Scotts Valley Library Cabrillo Host Lions Club

eets second wednesdays of C M each month at 6:30 in the volunteers, 3-5 hours per week, Fireside Rom at SV Library. The

Cruz (next to Family Cycling Center) et support for loosing orning meditation schedule weight at these health group is Tues. & Thurs. 6:45am; Fri. meetings. PROFILE of Santa Cruz. Its 9:00am, & Sat. 8:30am followed by free and it works. Last year it “Come As You Are Zen” at 9:00am. places 126 of its members in jobs, Zazen instruction First Tues. of each and we can help you too. Ongoing month at 6:30pm. Overeaters Anonymous workshops will cover resume For more info. visit both writing, communication, and oceangatezen.org and facebook. interview skills. Clares St. Capitola

saveyoursanity@aol.com Visit www.naranoncalifornia.org/ norcal/meetings for more info.

Ongoing Events

Freedom Blvd. Watsonville

9a.m.-1p.m. SV Community www.santacruzfarmersmarket.org munity Center, Aptos Village Park, 100 Aptos Creek Rd. to provide support, guidance, ublic is invited to all programs. Sundays Conference Room at Elena Baskin/ and a powerful voice in court for next meeting is February 11th and ongoing from then on. Contact President Jess Allen children who have been removed Church Bible Study/Worship 831-684-2721 or Past President Capitola Road, Santa Cruz. from their homes because of abuse email sylvialee2@sbcglobal.net Barbara Chamberlain at 831acilitated by Jill Ginghofer, this or neglect. Everyone welcome, Worship, First Baptist Church 688-3356 for meeting/dinner group is for caregivers and men and bilingual folks especially reservations or information or visit family members of people with Second and Fourth Wednesdays www.cabrillohostlions.org. encouraged. ooking for a church? Come Alzheimers worship with us! Santa Cruz/ Monterey Bay Branch Wednesdays Facilitated by Ext. 102, or email ADHD Support Group Meetings Third Thursday each month Danielle@casaofsantacruz.org McBurney Image Matters on Soquel Dr. Second Tuesdays each month pen Support meetings hat does your style say about Tuesdays Free Job Seek Workshop! Wednesday April 29 Adult Only meetings on fourth Felton’s Farmer Market! between fashion and style, how (Starting May 6) to up level your look and up level Rio Del Mar Improvement Assn. Scotts Valley. For more information, Any Questions, contact Judy Semi-Annual Meeting hrough Spring, Summer and Fall, visit http://hirewire.org create a great look without the main drag along Highway he program will include an 9 will come alive with the bustle of PFLAG (Parents, Families, and Third Wednesdays update by supervisor Zach farmers and food artisans selling a Friends of Lesbians and Gays) Meeting Schedule for the Friend on the new Vacation Rental colorful variety of delicious edibles to shoppers and diners alike. Ordinance as well as the status of Congregational Church of Santa Cruz SCWD2 Task Force Aptos For more info, visit www. recent vandalism in the Rio Del peakers helping speakers get santacruzfarmersmarket.org or Mar area. Mary Gourlay of Barry Soquel Dr. Soquel gigs. contact Nicole Zahm at education@ Swenson builders will present an eetings are open to the public santacruzfarmersmarket.org or update on the Aptos Village Plan and the location alternates Executive Director Nesh Dhillon at Wednesdays scheduled to begin construction in between the City of Santa Cruz info@santacruzfarmersmarket.org Toastmasters: Fourth Thursdays each month Fall 2015. Police Community Room, and Speak for Success Aptos Veterans of 12:00pm-1:00pm, St. Philip’s MovementR Headquarters. Foreign Wars Post 10110 Saturday May 9 Visit www.scwd2desal.org Valley Drive, Scotts Valley. for more info. The Human Race iving a business presentation? Dominion Ct., Aptos ome explore Feldrenkrais art of a nationwide comInterviewing for a job? Awareness Through Movemunity fundraising event for Improve your speaking skills in a Fourth Wednesdays leads the meetings. mentR. These classes will increase friendly, supportive environment Sons in Retirement moving as they heighten your self- with Redwood Ramblers ToastCruz County event is the longest awareness. First class is free for new masters. Open to all levels. consecutive running human race his statewide group of retired students. Pre-registration is required. Drop-ins welcome. For more men invites you to be our guest Fridays in the nation. Contact suzie@suzielundgren.com at our monthly luncheon. You’ll

Tuesdays, Thursdays thru Saturdays

Nar-Anon Am I the only one who feels this way? Join Nar-Anon, a world wide fellowship of relatives and friends

Second and Fourth Mondays

CASA Orientations to Become First and Third Wednesdays Advocates for Children Alzheimers Support Groups

www.humanracessc.org

Thursday May 14

Alzheimer’s Association 18th Annual Education Conference very special day for Tsional,hisfamilyisanda members, care profesany member of our

community who would like to understand more about memory loss, Alzheimer’s or a related dementia. Find meetings at www.nar-anon. Register at edconference.kintera. org

Clutterers Anonymous Surgical Center, 2900 Chanticleer Ave, Soquel Dr. Santa Cruz.

Saturday May 16 Spring Bazar Event

Senior Center here will be over 20 local vendors selling a variety of merchandise from handmade arts and crafts, discounted designer supports immunity, energy, jeans for women, jewelry, jam, skin sleep, mood, and the body’s ability care products, essential oils, Avon, to handle stress. candles, handmade notebooks/ cards and much more! 8699. Free snacks and drinks while you

B12 Fridays

Saturdays

Center Street, Santa Cruz

8:00 -12:00pm at Cabrillo College Sunday May 17 he Aptos Market, with over 80 vendors, is open year Spring Dog Festival round, with the best selections of 9 a.m. - 2p.m., Soquel High School Veterans of Foreign Wars fresh foods. In addition, family un, Games, food, demonstrations ommander Ronals Petty leads activities, music, cooking demos and paw-some shopping. by professional chefs, gardening the meetings. For details and tickets visit coastal workshops, seasonal fairs and For more information, call events are a part of the market.

Second Thursdays each month

Announcements

Arts and Entertainment cover. Contact Lee McLaughlin,

Volunteers Needed for the Monterey Symphony

about booking the band for he Monterey Symphony is seeking volunteers. If you love tax deductible). www.PeninsulaBanjoBand.org music and want to be involved,

www.montereysymphony.org for more information.

Ongoing Events Third Monday each month

Wednesday Night Sail Boat Races

arbor restaurants & the beach are a good viewing to watch the sailboat races against the setting sun! At the Santa Cruz in a First Friday art tour, visit Harbor. galleries are open 12-9 pm for First Thursdays Friday viewings.)

Stitchers By The Sea Meetings Lucky Steppers Modern Square Dance

arrangement. For more information, and check it out! Browse through a wide assortment of treasures including books and photographs, vintage jewelry, clothing, glass First Fridays each month and ceramic collectibles, vintage First Friday Art Tour hawaiian kitsch, turquoise, original he First Friday Art Tour is a artwork, and a whole lot of whatnot! Santa Cruz Institute of ConFor more info, please contact us at temporary Arts event, managed in conjunction with the participating Facebook. art venues. The event takes place year-round and illuminates some Third Sunday of Every Month of the most talented local artists from local galleries. Science Sunday

Second Fridays each month

Big Band Dance

titchers-by-the-Sea, the local chapter of the Embroiderers’ quare dancing! Try it, you’ll Senior Center 829 Bay Ave, Guild of America, holds meetings like it! Friendship put to music, Capitola open to the public each month. No event is family friendly. Classes allroom dancing to live admission fees. through Jan 29 are free. Teacher music by The 10th Ave. Band. Don Benson For more information, contact Sue atmosphere, free parking. Open to Basic Bridge at Highland Park the public-singles welcome! Suggested donation, $6 per person.

basic Bridge class.A donation of $5.00 per week is requested. Call to reserve spot, 8 players

Tuesdays

BINGO

Modern Square Dancing Class

caller4u@razzolink.com for more information!

Last Thursdays each month

osted by Soquel Sports Foundation. Buy-In $15. Full snack bar available. First Tuesday of www.soquelsports.com

Wednesdays

Peninsula Banjo Band

Monthly Argentine Tango at Star Bene Italian/Argentine Restarante

his is a night for true “Social Tango.” Order a wonderful meal from the Star Bene

the ambiance of Argentina and join us in a social tango dance orty-seven years of performing to music from the Golden Age in the Bay Area, over 250 popular of Tango. tunes. Come see our band for Free Private instruction and classes by

First and Third Fridays

eymour 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-tounderstand 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 Wednesday May 6 Spring Lake Choir Spring Concert Tuesday at 2p.m. and Wednesday -

Friday Shakespeare Club

Scotts Valley First Congregational Church, 900 The concert is free. The program High St. Santa Cruz will consist of secular, sacred, popular, folk, classical and a and third friday until June 5. world premier of The Clown Come join us, a group of diverse Song, a tribute to Hocus Pocus. women, in stimulating discussions Donations are accepted and of Shakespeare’s plays. Guests are refreshments will be served. welcome.

Second Sundays Each Month

Downtown Santa Cruz Antique Street Fair

he “Original” Downtown Antique Faire is back!

Saturday May 9 Plant a Begonia!

he Capitola Begonai Festival’s Mother’s Day Event. You can pick up the perfect gift for mom for just $10! A great gift that includes:

antiques and unique items. Come

Your May Horoscope Times Publishing Group, Inc. Gemini (May 22-June 21)

week of May: puzzles, challenges, tasks; anything you can devote your focus on will be a good thing! As you move into the second week, something may be lurking at the edge of it get away, but if old worries pop up, do your best to deal with them and push through.

Cancer (June 22-July 22)

be taxing on your energies, but if you work hard and maintain your composure, you should come out on the other side intact and better for it. Later in the month it will be time to focus you’ll be there to set things straight.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 23)

gadget, you may want to look for something more lasting. A new, intense relationship is in the on the back burner for now.

Virgo (Aug. 24-Sep. 22)

Your fondness for predictability will be tested as May begins, but this might be a good time to relax and accept some changes to your routine. Later in the first weeks you may find yourself regretting some actions that your friends are willing to overlook. It’s okay to accept responsibility, but don’t discount others’ feelings on the matter. The second half of the month sees some highlights, and you can expect a victory as the month comes to an end. Enjoy the experience!

Libra (Sep. 23-Oct. 23)

Your energy is at a peak as May begins, carrying you through the first week and overriding any fears and worry you may have been through of late. Let yourself be carried along, but know issues you may be ignoring will be there when you come to a stop. Later, feelings can be hurt when actions you take on behalf of others do not garner a similar response on circumstances you don’t yet know about.

Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22)

and keep things positive. You could do real harm if you follow a dark path right now. Later, things around you may start to feel weird. It may be a good idea to set some less important proof them! Romance is also a conundrum this month. As the month comes to a close, you wits about you and you should come out ahead.

Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21)

Early in the month is not the time to put yourself in stressful situations. Decisions can be made, but the less pressure upon them the better. Paying it forward keeps you in a positive place. you; just make sure you have your wallet and key chain within reach at all times. As you move towards the end of the month, your gift for gab may take you to the edge of appropriate, but if you pay attention you’ll know how far you can take things without irritating your friends too much.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 20)

May is a comfortable time for you. You’re where you want to be, you are surrounded by friends whose company you enjoy, and you feel accomplished and needed at work. Everything in your life points to staying right where you are, and that’s a good thing. As you move through the month, you find your fate is in your hands. Stay positive and focused and you will come out ahead. Pay attention to what’s happening around you near the end of the month, there may be crooks and fakes trying to take advantage of you. Stay vigilant!

Aquarius (Jan 21-Feb. 18)

Your “meddling” feelings are peaking at the beginning of the month. Partaking in a charity or other social event might be a better idea than diving into your friends and family’s business as you look for new challenges. The back end of the month will be a good time to relax and recover from all your intense feelings and actions taken the rest of the month. For more information go to our website @ www.begoniafestival. com

Saturday June 20

Silicon Valley Wine Auction at Levi’s Stadium

multi-faced wine auction event including an

pairing dinner featuring over 60 vintners from the Santa Cruz Mountains. Silent and live auction highlights include rare and reserve wine auction lots, San Francisco 49er experiences & collectibles and getaway packages. Proceeds benefit the Silicon Valley Education Foundation. More info www.scmwa.com

Pisces (Feb. 19-Mar. 20)

Trust your instincts in the beginning of May. It’s always a good idea to follow through when opportunities arrive, but the ones you’re presented with now are not what they appear to be, and you know it in your heart. As the month moves on, you may find temptation to take an easy path presented to you, but you know it’s not the right path, so stay the course and do things right! Later in the month, you will finally find the time to act on your desire to improve your physique. Once you start, don’t let up!

Aries (March 21-April 20)

You live in your own world as May begins, and that’s okay. But when a new person enters

make decisions, something you have no problems doing. Also, you may need to talk through an issue. A close friend or relative will be the best bet; don’t hesitate to take advantage of your relationship.

Taurus (April 21-May 21)

Relationships begin and relationships end. As the month begins, you realize one of yours is probably about to end. Such an event isn’t necessarily a bad thing, but even if it feels negative, you know the timing is right. And as is said, look around a corner and you’ll find a new opportunity. Take advantage of the change and redefine yourself as you see fit. Later in the month you might be on edge, but that doesn’t mean people around you should challenge your position in the workplace. Don’t hold back if a verbal lashing is appropriate. The end of the month will find you in a thrifty mood, and bargains are there for the taking. Get on it!

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District Calls for Continued Water Savings While Seeking Long-Term Solutions By Kim Adamson – General Manager Soquel Creek Water District

the Governor ’s declaration of the first statewide mandate on reducing water use, water has been in the forefront of the media locally and throughout

that ensure we can provide a safe, reliable supply of high-quality water in an environmentally sensitive and economically responsible way. Here are a few of the ways we are working together with the community to achieve this:

continuing to focus on short and long-term actions

ue to our community’s long-term groundwater shortage compounded by a fourth year of drought, the District’s board approved continuing the current goal is to reduce the District’s overall water use by 25% compared to 2013. This does not mean that that all of our customers have to cut back an additional 25% of the water they are currently using! Stage 3 emergency water rates water bill by about $7 per month. Actions and measures and will be enforced. tomers achieved over the last few years, and we’re asking

businesses, and to do even more to use less, where possible. The hard work and brown lawns are helping to protect our water supply, and we thank you for your

hile we’re working together to conserve water, our community needs to look beyond the current drought to solve our over-drafted groundwater supply problem and ensure that we have water for future gen-

create a roadmap for long-range planning. Please come out and participate during two community involvement at the Community Foundation of Santa Cruz, 7807 Soquel Drive, Soquel.

Additional Private Well Representation he Soquel-Aptos Groundwater Management Committee is a partnership between the City and

management activities in the mid-county area. The eleven-member committee has been expanded to include three at-large public members who represent private well issues and is seeking applicants to fill two of these openings. If you own, manage, or are served by a private well and are interested in applying, please visit www.soquelcreekwater.org/SAGMC for more details. For more information and to stay informed of Soquel Creek Water District activities, events, programs, meetings, etc., I encourage you to visit our website at www.soquelcreekwater.org. 30 / May 2015 / Capitola Soquel Times

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Shirley: Schweet as Sugar

f you’re looking for a loving, easygoing companion who lives for petting and cuddles, then Shirley surely is your gal! She’s a sweet senior – 14 years old – with gorgeous golden eyes and a beautiful tortoiseshell coat. Though she is well past her years of vim and vigor, she more than makes up for it with her kind and gentle heart. Shirley was brought to our shelter three weeks ago by her owner who was moving and unable to take her. She has experienced quite a bit of sadness as she has attempted to adjust to her sudden change of surroundings, but her heavy heart has begun to lift

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of our community. For more info call the Santa Cruz SPCA at 465-5000, or visit www.santacruzspca.org. The SPCA is located at 2685 Chanticleer Avenue in Santa Cruz, CA 95065 and is open to the public Tuesday through Sunday, 11:00 A.M. to 5:00 p.m.

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