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Celebration of Dr. Seuss’s Birthday The Cat in the Hat was spotted at Del Mar, Green Acres, and Live Oak elementary schools in the Live Oak School District on March 2 and 3 to celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday and give away free books to kids.

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What’s the Future of Capitola?

By Noel Smith Gayle Ortiz, Owner of Gayle’s Bakery and Rosticceria and member of the Capitola Planning Commission is champifuture of Capitola.

what Capitola residents value about their community and what they would like to see happen in Capitola in the next 5-15 years. ... continued on page 4

New BGCSCC Clubhouse in Live Oak SANTA CRUZ — Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Cruz County, in partnership with the County of Santa Cruz and the Live Oak School District, dedicated the organization’s new Live Oak Clubhouse during a ceremony March 19.

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NASA Selects Cabrillo to Compete in Swarmathon One of 23 Colleges in National Cooperative Robotics Competition

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abrillo College today announced that its Robotics Club has been selected to compete in the First Annual NASA Swarmathon, a challenge to develop cooperative robotics with the goal of advancing future space exploration. Cabrillo is one of only 23 universities and community colleges selected from across the nation to compete in the Virtual Competition April 18-22, 2016.

Successful space exploration requires technology to aid in the location and retrieval of resources that would potentially support life on another planet (such as ice, water, rocks, minerals and construction materials). Small, rover robots, or ‘Swarmies’ can be programmed to explore extra planetary surfaces for these resources. The goal of the NASA Swarmathon competition is to develop and optimize the Swarmies so that they work in cooperation improving their resource retrieval rates 2-4 fold, much Cabrillo College is competing in the Virtual Competition, in which students will be challenged to develop search algorithms to program three virtual Swarmie bots.

The Swarmies operate in a virtual environment and have a sonar device on the front, as well as a front-facing camera.

For the competition, they are programmed to seek out and of the preliminary rounds is a half-hour in a smaller virtual

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Michael Matera (second from right), Cabrillo College Computer and Information Systems Instructor and Robotics Club Advisor, helps students write code. a larger virtual arena.

Both the Physical and the Virtual competitions of the First Annual Swarmathon will take place the weekend of April 18-22 with the Physical Competition being held at the NASA Kennedy Space Center.

“Millions of lines of C and C++ programming code are required to make these Swarmies go,” said Cabrillo College Computer and Information Systems Instructor and Robotics Club Advisor Michael Matera. “This compe-

tition helps our students work in teams and sort ideas into things that can be accomplished, translating their coding skills into tasks that the Swarmies actually perform.”

Participation in the NASA Swarmathon will accomplish two objectives: it will improve students’ skills in robotics, computer science and coding, while also advancing technology for actual use on future NASA space exploration missions.

“Cabrillo’s participation in the NASA Swarmathon has increased interest in the Robotics Club and has brought us some new recruits,” continued Matera. “As for our potential to win the competition, I think we’ve got a really good shot.”

In order to be selected to compete in the NASA Swarmathon, colleges had to be minority- serving institutions, and had go through a competitive application process, outlined on the website at www.nasaswarmathon. com In addition to competing in the NASA Swarmathon, Cabrillo’s Robotics Club is building and testing a drone. To follow their progress in the NASA Swarmathon competition or to get additional information about the Cabrillo Robotics Club, visit their website at www.sites.google.com/site/cabrillo robotics /home.

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Cover Story “Capitola’s Future” from page 1 There will be two public workshops, April 20 and April 27 at the Jade Street Park Community Center, to help set objectives for Capitola’s future.

“The goal is to help city leaders in their place to live through the next decade and beyond by creating a publically produced vision,” Ortiz said. “Vision Capitola will attempt to highlight the community’s most important values and desires for Capitola’s future.”

We asked Gayle Ortiz of Vision Capitola four questions about the process and what they hope to accomplish: Question 1. Do you think this process will result in a balanced approach to community planning?

Answer: “Our intent is to let people speak about Capitola. The more people who have the opportunity to respond to our questions the more complete the picture will be. Whether it’s “balanced” or not remains to be seen. Balanced isn’t a word I would use to describe our hoped for outcome. I’d call our approach open.

The intent is to have this be a positive and forward-looking dialogue and to share this information with our city leaders.”

Question 2. The loudest voices in a public meeting driven process seem to usually be anti-growth and anti-economic development. Will this process be fair to

as many people as time allows will have the opportunity to speak for about two minutes (depending on how many people sign up to speak). They will be asked to speak on two things; what they value most about Capitola and what they want to see happen in the next 5-15 years. There will be no attempt to lead the speakers in any way other than require them to keep their comments positive.

“One of the most important components in this process is that Capitolans will have the opportunity to hear what others think and feel. Creating community begins with open dialogue where people get the chance to talk and be heard. We want this process to emphasize both.

“For people who are not able to attend

future for Capitola or various parts of the city?

Answer: “Our group has spent many hours developing these workshops so that they are focused on positive ideas and look to the future rather than the past. We

public we have our website www.vision-

capitola.com Comment Form and submit it online. Or, we have an address where they can snail been designed to get as many responses as possible.”

Question 3. retail/commercial areas, 41st Avenue, Capitola Village, and Bay Ave/Capitola nities for public input?

Answer: “Vision Capitola is meant to be a citizen-oriented process. Although we won’t be checking I.D.’s at the door we hope that the majority of speakers will be citizens of Capitola, whether they be residential property owners, renters, shop owners or commercial property owners.”

Question 4. What outcome do you hope to achieve from this process?

Answer: “The process is intended to be a snapshot of what our community allow people to talk. We will be videoing their comments as well as writing them down so that we get it right. After that meeting we will tally the comments and write a draft report that lists the comments and how many people talked about which topics.

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Community News

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Working with a dedicated group of volunteers and partners, SCCBG raises community consciousness through events and outreach and has been able to distribute more than $1.5 million to local organizations that provide support and assistance to cancer patients and their nization has a particular focus on new research and the development of improved cancer.

Spring Forward Against Cancer 2016 will be held for a second year at the Sesnon House where diners will be treated to a four course dinner featuring fresh, locally produced specialties all created by students in the Cabrillo College Culinary Arts and Wine Programs.

Spring Forward Against Cancer 2016 is generously support by Platinum sponsor New Leaf Community Markets; Gold Sponsors: Devcon Construction and Santa Cruz County Bank; Silver Sponsors: Best Berry.

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On March 2, Pam Randall, former principal and volunteer for Free Books for

family excitement about reading. It also strengthens the Green Acres community, as families laugh, share books, and enjoy milk and cookies together,” said Principal Lisa Dilles.

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their teachers a free Seuss book (65 books); as well as donating 35 to the library. Diana Susoy, the school librarian, made green First grade teacher Reba Patterson had this to say about the experience, “Our class really enjoyed our visit from The Cat in the Hat to celebrate Dr. Seuss’s birthday.

The best part was the 10 tips she gave to become a better reader: Tip 1: Read! Tip 2: Read! Tip 3: Read! Tip 4: Read! Tip 5: Read!

Tip 6: Read! Tip 7: Read! Tip 8: Read! Tip 9: Read! Tip 10: Read!

The students immediately took the Cat’s advice and read their gift books as soon as we returned to the classroom.

Many thanks to everyone who contributed to such a memorable event!”

The celebration continued at Del

classrooms and gave a free Seuss book to students and their teachers, before leaving 150 books for Del Mar’s Family Reading Night on Thursday March 3.

Finally, the Cat in the Hat read Green PJ’s event where students and their families were able to select four story times of 15 minutes each. In addition to the Cat in the Hat, storytellers

Principal Lisa Dilles.

Three hundred books were donated at this event for students and their families.

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birthday/ Read Across America Day was very satisfying. Students were truly thrilled to receive their very own Dr. Seuss book to take home, and celebrating mission of putting books in children’s hands while also keeping usable books from being pulped” said Pamela Randall, Santa Cruz County Coordinator for Free Books For Kids. “In total, we were able to give away over 600 books during the two day celebration!”

with the purpose of gleaning books headed for pulping, and repurposing them into children’s hands. As of February 2016, we’ve donated over 23,000 books. Volunteer Pamela Randall (aka The Cat in the Hat) is the coordinator of book collection and disbursement in Santa Cruz County and founding member Malcolm Kushner coordinates in the Sacramento area.

In Santa Cruz County Free Books for Kids donates books to schools, teachers, Boys health centers and migrant camps. They can be contacted via their our Facebook or website (http://www.freebooksforkids.org/) for more information, to donate or to request books.

Community News

SC Symphony Hires New Executive Director SANTA CRUZ — The Santa Cruz Symphony Board of Directors announced

immediately.

Wise served as the most recent Symphony Board President and succeeds Jan Derecho, who retired on December 31, 2015.

“We are delighted that Dorothy is our

Daniel Stewart as Music Director and our Symphony is headed toward a spectacular future,” states Acting Board President, Owen Brown.

Raised in a musical family, Wise grew up supporting her father’s stewardship as

Board of Directors in 1991, later serving as President of the Board from 1995– 1996 and 2014–2015. Her business acumen brought strengths to her Symphony roles. Wise’s career in high tech culminated in her

the Los Angeles area. From setup, cleanup

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supporter of our Symphony and is very passionate about our mission. She brings excellent administrative skills from her successful high tech career, along with a deep knowledge and love of music. For the past three months she has served as Interim standing job. She is a pleasure to work with, done. With Dorothy at the helm, along with

parts and fundraising, a comprehensive training in orchestral music began at an early age. A musician herself, Wise has performed in recitals and orchestras on violin, viola and piano, as well as winning a concerto competition where she performed the Mozart Piano Concerto No. 21 with orchestra. After graduating from Princeton with a degree in Computer Science, Wise auditioned for and was accepted by the Boulder Philharmonic as a violist.

During her technology career working at NBI, Borland, Novell and Agile Software, Wise became active in the Santa Cruz Symphony, joining the

Development running a multi-million dollar organization. In 2000 she retired from the tech industry and in Scotts Valley, becoming a Season Sponsor of the Symphony, as well as a member of the Music Director Search Committee that hired Maestro Daniel Stewart in 2013.

“My dad was a conductor, my mom a violinist. Growing up, my dad’s youth orchestra was the family business. We all played in the orchestra, and did whatever was needed to help out with administrative tasks and fundraising.

Because of my childhood training, when I moved to Santa Cruz in 1991, I joined the Symphony Board, and have been involved as a donor, patron and board member ever since. Now, I have a chance to connect the dots of my experience, skills and knowledge. I am thrilled to be a part of this organization and look forward to working with Maestro Daniel Stewart and our Board, as we forge a new path for the Santa Cruz Dorothy Wise.

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National Healthcare Decisions Day aturday, April 16 is National Healthcare Decisions Day (NHDD).

This year, Santa Cruz County will participate in a national movement to encourage Americans to make their personal healthcare decisions known by completing an advance directive and talking about it with their family and loved ones.

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Stone, City of Santa Cruz Mayor Cynthia Mathews, City of Scotts Valley Mayor Donna Lind, Second District Supervisor Zach Friend, and Fifth District Supervisor Bruce McPherson are among the list of attendees at this important event to encourage Santa Cruz County residents to complete advance directives.

Many of the attendees

on Friday April 8 will promote the importance of advance directives for all Santa Cruz County residents. Assemblyman Mark

experience with this issue and a desire to motivate Santa Cruz residents to take ownership of their personal and medical decision by completing an advance directive this April.

Americans are culturally hardwired not to talk about illness, death, and dying and we’re paying a tremendous price for it.

When no advance care planning has been done, family and friends are often thrust into the position of making healthcare choices without ever having discussed their loved one’s choices—then live with the burden of second guessing themselves. right time and the right way to bring up the topic because it’s always too early until it’s too late. Advance care planning may not it helps. This April, we’re encouraging all Santa Cruz County residents to complete an advance directive and make their wishes known because National Healthcare Decisions Day is the right time.

We know this isn’t an easy process

“Future” from page 4 ideas and thoughts rank. We will publish the draft report on our website in the week “At the second workshop we will bring copies of the draft report, discuss it and how the comments relate to our new General Plan.

“After the second meeting we will city council in early May. We hope they will use it in future planning and that it gives them an idea of what their community is thinking. How they use it is entirely up to them. The real purpose of this meeting, for me at least, is for citizens to get together to talk about the town they love. Creating community through dialogue is a worthy goal in and of itself. And then when you 8 / April 2016 / Capitola Soquel Times

and that’s why we’re turning to Santa Cruz and student leaders to help.

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end-of-life education and outreach. HSCC serves approximately 3,500 Santa Cruz County residents annually.

Learn more at www.hospicesantacruz.org.

of hospice care, our core hospice program provides community grief support, a children’s bereavement camp, transitional care services, pet companion and music therapy programs, hospice care for veterans, and

share it with your community’s leaders it makes it even more meaningful.”

According to Ortiz, “Broad participation from all neighborhoods in Capitola is absolutely necessary to make Vision Capitola a success. As many as those who want to speak will have the opportunity to do so as time allows, so please have your thoughts organized and ready to go.”

Workshop #1: Wednesday, April 20. Sign-ups to speak begin at 6:30 p.m.; workshop begins 7 p.m. at the Jade Street Park Community Center. Those attending will have the opportunity to say in 2-3 minutes what they value about Capitola and what they would like to see happen in the next 5-15 years. A summary of the community’s comments will be shared on the Vision Capitola website: www.visioncapitola.com

sioner), Katharine Parker, Mick Routh (Former Planning Commissioner, Council Member and Mayor), Sam Storey (Former Council-

Those unable to attend or who do not wish to speak can provide their thoughts and ideas by email or letter. Details and important dates such as additional meetings will also be found on the Vision Capitola website.

Participation by all the various interests that make up Capitola whether in

Commissioner), Susan Westman (Planning Commissioner), and Steven Woodside (Member, Blue Ribbon Parking Committee) Vision Capitola www.visioncapitola. com Questions? info@visioncapitola.com

values and desires of Capitola residents about the future of Capitola.

Workshop #2: Wednesday, April 27 at Jade Street Park, 7 p.m., to review the results

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African American History’s Evangelist Visits Santa Cruz

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his exhibit of authentic and rare art, artifacts, books, documents and original manuscripts that tell the story of African American achievement and contribution is at the at Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History (MAH) through May 22, 2016. Michael Watkins, Superin-

Services.

Bernard and Shirley Kinsey are not just collectors, their collection has a purpose — to tell the history of African American achievement and contributions to the the history and culture

Through May 22

Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History

dation and arranged for the Kinsey’s – Bernard, Shirley and son Khalil — to bring the exhibition to Santa Cruz.

These Shared Treasures of Bernard and Shirley Kinsey — The Kinsey Collection: Where Art and History Intersect, has been on national tour since 2007, and has been seen by over 6 million visitors. The Kinsey collection has exhibited at the California African American Museum, The National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, The DuSable Museum of African American History, The Norton Museum of Art, The Mary Brogan Museum of Art and Science, the Smithsonian National Museum of American History and has been cited in 3 national awards including the President’s National Award for Museum and Library

through the most dif-

harshest of cultural impediments, African Americans have been able to add their accomplishments to the importance of America in world history.

When Kinsey speaks – as he did at a breakfast/reception for local educators hosted by Watkins at Chaminade – he tells of the descent of our country’s attitude toward our black brothers. How a country of promise became a country divided over the meaning of color and race and its place in society. The terrible consequences of that division, the 15 million Africans kidnapped from their homeland, brutalized throughout the Americas in Plantations (which Kinsey says should be called prisons) and the

remained divided for another 100 years in the treatment of its African American

and cruelty trying to resolve that issue.

Then he tells about how our country

musicians, composers, authors, ministers, advocates and activists. They made and documented history that was often ignored, amended, or abridged. Bernard and Shirley Kinsey have spent much of

began to defend and codify their rights in our legislatures and our courts. ately about how through those hard times from about 1580 on, there were always African American writers, inventors,

their lives and fortune to search out, discover and resurrect much of this hidden history of blacks in America.

The MAH is providing free admission to this exhibition of the Kinsey Collection for all Santa Cruz County K-12 students, Cabrillo and UCSC students. Just show your ID at the desk Feb 27-May 22, Tuesday-Sunday, 11-5. Self-guided tour materials also available for school groups and visitors.

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ou are considering a summer camp, but how to choose? There’s a camp that is ideally suited for every child, providing a summer of growth and fun whether your child attends a day or overnight camp, a specialized or traditional camp.

With a little help from the camp professionals at the American Camp Association, here’s some sound advice that helps parents sort through the choices and benefits that camp delivers.

As spring approaches, parents and children can look forward to planning for the future — a future that includes the opportunities for exploration and discovery that arrives with summer camp.

How to Decide When Your Child is Ready for Camp hildren are ready for new experiences

How much persuasion is necessary from you?

Has your child had positive overnight experiences away from home? Visiting relatives or friends? Were these separations What does your child expect to do at camp? Learning about the camp experience ahead of time allows you to create positive expectations.

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What is your child’s age, and what is your perception of his or her readiness level? Children under seven who have not had overnight experiences may do

experience. If you think your child might not be ready for an overnight camp experience, consider the day camp experience

Santa Cruz Soccer Camp P.O. Box 2748, Santa Cruz, CA 95063 Phone: 831-246-1517 web: www.santacruzsoccercamp.org Santa Cruz Soccer Camp is dedicated to promoting a fun and active environment for kids ages 5-15. Youth can continue on with our Leadership Development Program, which successfully produces most of our coaches and directors. We have local coaches and a scholarship and school donation program. Our summer camp consists of week long sessions, Monday-Friday from 9:00am to 3:00pm, starting the week of June 17th to the week of August 26th located at the beautiful DeLaveaga Park (805 Branciforte Drive, Santa Cruz, 95060). Call or visit our website for more information.

to prepare him or her for future overnight camp.

How did your child become interested in camp?

Does your child talk about camp on a sustained basis?

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your child packs a backpack. These questions help you consider the options.

Near or Far? here do you want your child to go to camp? Locally or far away? While each camp experience has something tunity for families to assess what they value for their campers.

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Summer 2015 Camps & Classes

6500 Soquel Drive, Aptos, CA 95003 Phone: 831-479-6331 Fax: 831-477-5239 Sports, Arts, Leadership, Technology web: www.cabrillo-extension.com Summer Youth Institutes include; Leadership & Academic Success, Culinary Arts, fees for registration before June 8th!

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 /À> ÊÌ iÊ >ÀV>Ê7>Þ\Ê-1 ,Ê-"

,Ê *The Catalyst Soccer: Player Development Programs 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 www.catalystsoccer.com or call 831-423-3556 for more info.

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Kids Camps

Take Camp Skills to Your School M illions of parents chose camp for their child or teen because

Association (ACA) reminds parents to pack a few extra items from camp in the school backpack:

experience. Not only does camp foster making new friends and learning 21st century life skills like independence, problem solving and teamwork, but it’s also fun!

As the summer fades and children return to school, the American Camping

— All through the camp experience, children and youth have tried new activities and been successful; they feel empowered.

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Santa Cruz Gymnastics Center, Inc. 2750 B Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz (Near 7th) Phone: 831-462-0655 web: www.scgym.com We offer themed Preschool and Recreational Gymnastics Camps for children ages 3 & up. Camps are for beginning through advanced skilled children in all gymnastics events, including vault, bars, beam and floor exercise. Open gym time and other activities such as games, arts and crafts, and our foam pit are also included.

Monte Vista Horsemanship Camp 2 School Way, Watsonville, CA 95076 Phone: 831-206-9707 e-mail: MVEquestrian@gmail.com web: www.montevistaequestrian.com The week-long Horsemanship Camp at Monte Vista Christian School is a wonderful opportunity for boys and girls to spend hours every day riding and learning about horses. We have wonderful school horses for riders of every expearchery and marshmallow roasting at the evening campfire. Sign up today for an unbelievable summer camp experience! Call Cassie Belmont at (831) 206-9707, email MVEquestrian@gmail.com or visit www.montevistaequestrian.com for more information today!

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Kids Camps “Kids Camp” from page 10

costs Likely contact with classmates or children from same region More

interact with men who act as nities to “be yourself” without impressing or competing with losophy may be tuned into gender strengths and weakcamps may share activities

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help parents and children reach their goals for summer fun and exploration. Talking with your child about the goals you both share helps determine which choice is right for you.

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sions set up in school when campers participate in equal footing A Camp for Every Child—Traditional, Specialty, and Special Needs hoices abound when it comes to camp programs. One may highlight a wide variety of activities geared to campers of all ages and skill levels, others, because of their setting and expertise, may concentrate on one or two activities while providing traditional activities as well.

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For more information about child development and the camp experience, please visit our family-dedicated Web site, www.

CampParents.org or call our toll-free number,

particular area of interest or ability Activities geared to campers’ abilities to understand campers’ strengths and

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Kids Camps

“Camp at School” from page 11 Curiosity — Camp has given children and youth the chance to explore, study, and observe in an experiential learning environment.

Character — Camp has challenged children and youth to develop character — through fostering respect for each other, a sense of community and the ability to solve problems.

How can parents help transfer these skills into the classroom? ACA suggests the following: Remember to Remind — When campers come home, they often keep the spirit of camp alive for a week positive reinforcement to remind campers that you appreciate the positive attitude and willingness to help that they developed at camp.

Become Camp-Like — Families can set the example by demonstrating a willingness to change something at home in order to sustain some of the changes campers have made. Bob Ditter, a clinical social worker and psy-

chotherapist, suggests: “Parents have to make a decision. Are they willing to change something in their practice at home in order to sustain some of the changes their kids have made, such as having a job wheel that you put up on the wall outlining chores?”

Everyone Gets a Say — At camp, children help determine how their day is spent. Their advice is actively sought, and they feel like equal players. allows them to continue to stand up for themselves and feel like a contributing member of the household.

Avoid the Negative Compliment — Don’t inadvertently sabotage in behavior. Instead of saying, “you never did this before,” praise the behaviors in a genuine way. For example, “I noticed how patient you were with your little brother.”

Above all else, let your child know that what they learned at camp is going to serve them well when they go to school this fall.

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Good Shepherd Catholic School 2727 Mattison Lane, Santa Cruz, CA 95065 Phone: 831-476-4000 web: www.gsschool.org accredited academic program for students in preschool through eighth grade. A highly and faith driven. The school’s focus on community service gives students numerous preschool through eighth grade. The school’s highly successful interscholastic sports program starts in third grade. School hours are 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. with after-school care until 6:00 p.m. each school day. Please call 831.476.4000 to schedule a tour.

Frontier Ranch Open House Mission Springs Summer Camp 1050 Lockhart Gulch Road, Scotts Valley, CA 95066 Phone: 800-335-9133 Fax: 831-335-7726 e-mail: info@missionsprings.com web: www.Frontier-Ranch.com and www.missionsprings.com

Dancenter 810 A By Avenue, Capitola, CA 95010 Phone: 831-475-5032 e-mail: dancenter@cruzio.com web: www.dancenterinfo.com levels, from beginners to advanced. Classes cover Pre-Dance, Ballet, Modern, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Belly Dance, Yoga, Latin Dance and Contemporary. Come join the fun this summer!

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13th ANNUAL

CAPITOLA SPRING GARAGE SALE Saturday, APRIL 23, 2016

CITY WIDE

To participate register online at

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A map listing all of the addresses of the garage sale participants will be available to the public at City Hall (420 Capitola Ave.) and online at

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Local Sports

All–SCCAL Teams Mid-County Schools Selections Girls Basketball First Team: Michaela Thornton Nayeli Rodriguez, Jr. Second Team: McKenzie Duran, Fr. Honorable Mention: McKenna Finch Nevaeh Guido, Fr.

Soccer First Team: Sydney Rastetter, Sr., goalkeeper; Mackenzie Rastetter, Fr., defender; Hannah Martin Second Team: Grace Bailey, Fr., defender; Carly Kay Honorable Mention: Keeley Christensen, Nicole Dooka, Jr., defender; Malea Jordon, Jr., forward

First Team: Ashley Holguin, Sr., midMollie Brown, Sr., forward

Honorable Mention: Mikayla Reed, Sr., defender; Dani Koch, Jr., forward; Sadie Collins, Jr., goalkeeper

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Forward of the Year: Nick Lynd, Sr. First Team: Junior defender Misa Acosta Luis Escalante.

Mid-County High School Scoreboard Baseball Harbor Season Record: (6-4, SCCAL 0-2) SLV 2 – Harbor 1 (Mar 22, A*) Harbor 9 – N. Monterey 5 (Mar 19, H) Soquel 5 – Harbor 0 (Mar 18, A*) Harbor 9 – Soledad 0 (Mar 15, H) Soquel Season Record: (3-3-1, SCCAL 2-1) Soquel 8 – MVC 4 (Mar 24, A) Soquel 5 – Scotts Valley 4 (Mar 22, H*) Soquel 5 – Harbor 0 (Mar 18 H*) St. Francis 10 – Soquel 9 (Mar 16, A*)

Softball Harbor Season Record: (0-5, SCCAL 0-2) Santa Cruz 14 – Harbor 1 (Mar 24, A*) Soquel 46 – Harbor 0 (Mar 17, A*)

Aptos def Harbor (3-0) (Mar 17, H*) (Mar 15, A*) Harbor def SLV (3-0) (Mar 10, H*) Harbor def Scotts Valley (3-0) (Mar 8, A*) Harbor def Soquel (3-0) (Mar 3, H*) Mt. Madonna def Harbor (3-0) (Mar 1, A*)

Soquel Season Record: (5-6, SCCAL 3-0) Soquel 12 – Valley Christian 11 (Mar 24, H) Soquel 1 – Scotts Valley 0 (Mar 22, H*) Soquel 7 – MVC 4 (mar 19, H) Soquel 46 – Harbor 0 (Mar 17, H*)

Boys Volleyball Harbor Season Record: (4-4, SCCAL 3-4) Mt. Madonna def Harbor (3-1) (Mar 25, H*) 14 / April 2016 / Capitola Soquel Times

Soquel Season Record: (2-3, SCCAL 2-3) Soquel def SLV (3-1) (Mar 22, A*) Soquel def Scotts Valley (3-1) (Mar 17, A*) Mt. Madonna def Soquel (3-0) (Mar 15, H*) Aptos def Soquel (3-0) (Mar 8, H*) Harbor def Soquel (3-0) (Mar 3, A*)

Community News

New BGCSCC Clubhouse in Live Oak SANTA CRUZ — Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Cruz County, in partnership with the County of Santa Cruz and the Live Oak School District, dedicated the organization’s new Live Oak Clubhouse during a ceremony March 19.

The 10,200-square-foot Clubhouse colocated with Shoreline Middle School, 855 and activity space designed to meet the academic, recreational and social needs of children ages 6-18 in the Live Oak comopen to members March 28, features a dedicated Teen Center, instructional kitchen, art room, learning center, dance studio, music and recording room, and digital arts center.

The facility also features a working garden, outdoor activity space and Monterey Bay Friendly Landscaping.

The Monterey Peninsula Foundation awarded the Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Cruz County a $100,000 grant to fund educational programming in Live Oak, including the “Power Hour” homework program and tutoring. The Clubhouse will to elementary students and high school

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Community News

Cabrillo Stage Celebrates Its 35th Season!

C abrillo Stage announces their 35th year of producing Broadway style musicals. They are honoring their tradition of quality shows by creating an encore performance of CHICAGO, which

it all began. CHICAGO is set in the roaring twenties. As Jon Nordgren, the Artistic Director of Cabrillo Stage says, “It’s a tale of murder and intrigue, lust for the spotlight and headlines; the outlandish and brazen need for the proverbial 15 minutes of fame.”

Nominated for 10 Tony Awards including Best Musical, Best Book of a Musical and Best Original Score, it features the work of incomparable Bob Fosse. “CHICAGO plays June 23 through July 10. With Janie Scott’s direction and choreography, this production is not to be missed.

The 2016 35th anniversary season also

The Roof. Steeped in tradition, this suddenly timely, beloved story speaks to the issues of religious and ethnic persecution, bigotry and hate, and the heartbreaking migration of refugees…all viewed through the traditions that dictate our ways of dealing with life’s challenges.

Winner of 9 Tony Awards when it debuted in1964, it is the product of Broadway legends Jerome Robbins, Harold Prince, songwriters Jerry Bock and Sheldon Harnick and book writer Joseph Stein. Fiddler On The Roof will run July 21 through August 14. Kikau Alvaro directs and choreographs this beautiful show that will touch the audience with its humor, warmth and honesty.

On line ticket sales begin April 1st

at cabrillostage.com. Tickets may be purchased individually or you may purchase season tickets and see both shows at a discounted price. All performances are held at the Crocker Theater on the Cabrillo College Campus

this special event is $35 for Theater Guild Donors and $50 for the general public.

All proceeds go directly to Cabrillo Stage summer productions.

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ou can further help keep Broadway caliber musical theater alive in our community by attending an historic 35th Anniversary Celebration on Sunday, June 26 at 5 p.m. at the Sesnon House located near the Crocker Theater. There will be wine, refreshments, hors d’oeuvres, live music and a chance to mingle with the cast, crew and Artistic Directors. The donation for

Capitola Historical Museum Accepting Board Applications

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ne (1) vacancy exists on the Capitola Historical Museum Board.

The unexpired term ends in June of 2018. The City Council is seeking applications from persons who are preferably Capitola residents, 18 years of age or older, with a general interest in local history and in becoming involved in local government.

The board meets Community Room located at 420 Capitola

questions regarding duties or other information regarding the Capitola Historical Museum Board can be directed to Frank Perry, Museum Curator, at (831) 464-0322 or by email at , or you may contact Niels Kisling, Museum Board President, (831) 476-7532 or email at Applications for the Museum Board members will forwarded to the President 16 / April 2016 / Capitola Soquel Times

of the Museum Board. Applicants will be interviewed by the President and Members of the Museum Board and will be scheduled after one or more applications are received. The President will forward the Board’s recommendations for approval to the City Clerk and Mayor.

An appointment to the Museum Board shall be made by the Mayor, subject to the approval of three (3) Council Members at a Council’s Regular Meeting to be scheduled.

Applications may be obtained from the Receptionist at Capitola City Hall, 420 Capitola Avenue, or by calling (831) 475-7300 and requesting an application be sent to you. A notice with an application form is available in the foyer at City Hall, at the Capitola Branch Library, 2005 Wharf Road, and on the City’s Website http:// www.cityofcapitola.org/ by clicking on “I Want To” and selecting “Serve on a City Board, Committee, or Commission.”

Community News

Meet the Author: Wallace Baine O n Wednesday, April 13 at 10:30 a.m., The Porter Memorial Library will host Wallace Baine at its 2016 Meet the Author Series.

Wallace Baine is the author of Rhymes With Vain: Belabored Humor And Attempted Profundity and has been an arts writer, umnist and editor for the Santa Cruz Sentinel since 1991.

Wallace is a Wallace Baine two-time winner of the national American Association lence in Writing competition for his well know Sunday column “Baine Street,” and has won several awards for his arts coverage. His work has been syndicated

premiered on stage in Santa Cruz in 2015 and is adapted from one of the stories in “The Last Temptation of Lincoln.”

Wallace will talk to us about his work and his life as a popular columnist Cruz County.

The Meet the Author programs

their works, answer questions from the audience and autograph copies of their books. The programs are free and open will be served with the Ugly Mug proat 3050 Porter Street. Limited parking is Soquel Drive into the Bagelry parking lot and drive through to the left following the new sign.

For more information, call the library

has appeared in the Catamaran Literary Reader and the Chicago Quarterly Review. His play, “Oscar’s Wallpaper”

Capitola Spring Garage Sale April 23 EUSE & RECYCLE! Mark your calendars for the 13th Annual City wide Garage Sale on April 23rd. The City of Capitola will be sponsoring the Garage Sale and will do all of the advertising. All you have to do register on-line at www.cityofcapitola.org between April 1 and April 21. The Friday before the Garage Sale, a map will be available to the public at City Hall (420 Capitola Ave.) and on the web http://www.cityofcapitola.org listing all of the addresses of the garage

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After the Garage Sale, package up your unsold items to be picked up the week of April 25th on your regular garbage day by Green Waste Recovery, or donate the items to a charitable cause of your choice. This garage, and help to divert refuse from our

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Community News

‘Road to Success’ Business Expo!

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pring is right around the corner and you know what that means? That’s

we’re traveling on the “Road to Success” and we want YOU to come with us on Thursday, April 21, from 4 -7 p.m.! The Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds will be bursting with businesses, so reserve your spot today and meet YOUR future clients time the doors open, there is non-stop excitement and something for everyone.

What a wonderful winter we’ve had with some much needed rain! The Pajaro Valley hills are turning green and beautiful berries. One thing I look forward to each year is the longer days and being able to spend time outside. I’ve always enjoyed living like a tourist here in Santa Cruz County, and one of my favorite

things is sharing information with folks from out of town about our amazing Pajaro Valley. Hey, when you live like a tourist in your own community, every day is like a vacation!

This year, we are partnering with Visit Santa Cruz County, formerly the Santa Cruz Convention and Visitors Council, to focus on the Pajaro Valley. Millions of visitors each year come to Santa Cruz County and while we absolutely love the excitement of the Boardwalk and the beach-front shopping and dining in the Capitola Village, we want those same visitors to take a ride just a few miles south to the Pajaro Valley to experience the taste of relaxation of the Pajaro Dunes. Here’s an important travel tidbit for you… next time you go on vacation, give the local Chamber of Commerce a call.

The Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds will be bursting with businesses, so reserve your spot today and meet YOUR future clients at the Expo!

The Chamber is always the pulse of the community and will recommend the best places to shop, dine and visit.

Speaking of travel … How would you like to explore Spain this fall? The stunning beauty of Granada, the Alhambra Palace and sunny Costa del Sol are just a few of the places you’ll visit on this oncein-a-lifetime vacation! Join us on Monday, March 28, from noon until 1 p.m. here at a full presentation of this amazing trip.

The Pajaro Valley Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture is a champion for local business and we invite you to join us in promoting a strong local economy.

For more information, visit our website at www.pajarovalleychamber.com or give

“This collaborative creation of a ClubBoys & Girls Clubs of Santa Cruz County’s mission to serve all the youth in our county regardless of income level, race, gender, Langseth. “The Clubhouse represents much more than just a physical place where children learn, play and hang out with their friends. It provides a critical link between school and home, and is a lifeline to working parents who can rest assured their children are safe after school and in the summer.”

Funded by the County of Santa Cruz on land owned by the Live Oak School District, the Clubhouse represents an important example of public-private partnerships, said Santa Cruz County Supervisor John Leopold.

“Faced with the loss of future redevelopment projects and recognizing the strength and value of community-based youth engagement programs, the County of Santa Cruz was pleased to partner with the Boys & Girls Club and Live Oak School District,” said Leopold, whose district includes Live Oak. “The three organizations, acting on a community recommendation to create more opportunities for youth, worked diligently and collaboratively to establish 18 / April 2016 / Capitola Soquel Times

a center that would serve as an anchor for youth in Live Oak and the greater Santa Cruz County community, nourishing their hearts, minds and bodies.”

Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Cruz County (BGCSCC) is the largest year-round youth engagement organization in Santa Cruz County, serving more than 2,500 members through academic and recreation programs at clubhouses in Downtown Santa Cruz and Live Oak. With a focus on wellness, academic achievement and identity development, BGCSCC values diversity in all its forms

and builds bridges of understanding between children and families from a variety of cultural and economic backgrounds. Afterschool and summer programs include arts, music, technology, tutoring, athletics and indoor aquatics. The organization is a leading destination for people with professional and volunteer interests in youth development.

Santa Cruz County at www.boysandgirlsclub. info or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/

Community News

Santa Cruz Symphony Derby Day

Reserve your place at the Scotts Valley Community Center

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on’t miss a fun afternoon May 7 from Noon to 4 p.m. celebrating the Kentucky Derby while supporting our wonderful Santa Cruz Symphony.

You will enjoy a delicious classic Kentucky Luncheon featuring fried chicken, ham, grits, authentic Mint Juleps, Jerold O’Brien’s famous Silver Mountain wine and wonderful desserts. your favorite horse live on big screen TV! Take part in an opportunity drawing, a Silent Auction. In the Derby tradition, there will be a ladies hat parade, for prizes. You will have the opportunity to visit, spend time with friends and enjoy the live music.

To create a table setting for eight for another prize, be sure to contact Anne

Hayden, the Committee Chair at (831) 6882273 or .

For reservations contact Cheryl Hammond at (831) 475-9482 or cherylor our website: www.slscc.org/special-events/derby.

Santa Cruz Symphony Derby Day, Scotts Valley Community Center May 7 Noon to 4 p.m. Sponsored by the Santa Cruz Symphony League.

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Most of us are familiar with the comprehensive recycling that goes on there but it’s more than just paper, plastic or cardboard, there is also the world of recycling for broken or outdated consumer electronics. For those who want to know more about how to use their electronics, on Mondays we can receive one-on-one instruction or consultation for our latest electronic marvel. Just next-door book lovers gather at the bookshop for new books from the 1800 and 1900’s.

Treasure hunters frequent the resale it-yourselfers enjoy the quarterly Repair Cafe with “Fixit Coaches” taking care of all

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Along with these popular services there’s a couple of new programs worth knowing about.

The Conference Room has now been opened up for both classes and onetime workshops. This includes a Chair Yoga class that is happening on Tuesdays and Fridays at 9:30. Be on the lookout for my “Playshop on Vision” – a short playful look at maintaining healthy eyesight throughout life complete with exercises and “insight” of what changes to expect as you age and how to take better care of your eyes.

It wouldn’t be Grey Bears without the famous bag lunch for volunteers program.

The delicious news is that Chef Poppy, who graduated from Tante Marie’s Cooking School in San Francisco then interned at La

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Folie, is going to teach some classes. She was also a sous chef at Skywalker Ranch, George Lucas’s creative complex, and conducted food presentations.

Bon Appetit Magazine raved about the luncheons she prepared and she was also the Chef for the Nash Bridges Television Show on Treasure Island where she cooked for cast and crew. A fun part of her career was styling and cooking for food scenes. Tess always welcomes volunteer “foodies” that like to cook.

Anyone with fun interests or hobbies that would like to develop a class is welcome to present a proposal.

Come out of winter hibernation and this spring come to 2170 Chanticleer Avenue, or check out greybears.org/ ourprograms. They have many opportunities for your specialty and area of interest. For more information call 831, email org and learn more about how you can help make a

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Community News

New Scoreboards for New Brighton T he Rotary Club of Capitola-Aptos has partnered with New Brighton Middle School to provide new scoreboards for the school gym. New Brighton Middle

200 active in competitive sports has been struggling with old and out-of-date scoreboards. Afternoon school sports programs such as basketball, volleyball and other sports their current needs and the latest rules.

Henry Castaniada, Superintendent of Soquel Union Board of Trustees and community members throughout our district, we would like to recognize the outstanding donation by the Capitola/Aptos Rotary Club. Our new scoreboards look fantastic and we can’t wait to host countywide tournaments and display the great partnership that exists between the Rotary club and Soquel Union

new projects in the future with the Rotary Club and we

Andrew Wright, Assistant Principal, added “Having two new scoreboards has helped us take New Brighton closer to full renovation. It’s exciting when groups such as Rotary work with us to better the educational experience for our students.”

Funding to purchase and install the scoreboards came from the partnership of Capitola/Aptos Rotary and New new scoreboards on March 11th with the assistance of the school district maintenance people, and trained the school district people who will use and maintain them.

For more information about the Capitola-Aptos Rotary please contact Brenda Mee at brenda@brendamee.com or check them out at www.facebook.com/Capitola.Aptos.Rotary/

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New SPCA Program: Pets Helping Kids Turn the Page SANTA CRUZ — Sometimes the best audience for a new reader is a doting dog or cat who hangs on every word, whether or not it’s pronounced correctly. The Santa Cruz SPCA launches a “Rescue Readers” which is designed to give young readers a chance to practice and enhance their literacy levels in the comfortable presence of shelter animals.

Not only are the children given cute, cuddly, and judgment-free listeners, but the animals enjoy the extra TLC while they wait for their forever homes.

The Rescue Readers program is perfect for students in grades one through eight and can accommodate individuals or groups of up to 18 children. Sessions can last between 30 minutes to an hour and kids can choose to read to cats, dogs, or a little bit of both! and supervised by Santa Cruz SPCA’s Teachers, parents, or anyone interested in learning more about the Rescue Readers program or how to schedule a session, can contact Brenna at spcasc.org or (831) 566-3753.

The Santa Cruz SPCA is a private, nonor government funding, relying solely on donations from the generous public.

The Main Shelter is located at 2685 Chanticleer Avenue in Santa Cruz and is open Tuesday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and both Saturday and

Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The SPCA Adoption Center and Gift Shop located in the Capitola Mall near target is open

Wednesday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and both Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Visit our website at www.spcasc.org or call (831) 465-5000.

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project called VISION CAPITOLA. Over 30 community volunteers have joined her to help organize this project. VISION CAPITOLA will be a community based order to get an objective, up to date picture of what Capitolans value most about their community and where they would like to see the City go in the next 5 to 15 years. The intention is to produce a report that is as positive and forward-looking as possible.

Community priorities do change – sometimes over a comparatively short period of time. Hopefully this objective, report on city-wide attitudes will be welcomed as a valuable resource for Capitola’s city leaders.

Having a large number of Capitolans participate will make a powerful statement regarding the direction in which the community wants Capitola to go. Similarly participation from all neighborhoods is very important. Dozens of volunteers

households all over the city.

The CVRA is reaching out to encourage all Capitolans to participate so sible. There are several ways to participate.

All are detailed on their website www. visioncapitola.com.

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You can participate in person at two evening workshops at Jade Street Community Center (4400 Jade Street) on April 20 and 27. VISION CAPITOLA realizes this is a very tight time limit for such an important topic, but they want to insure everyone who wants to speak will have the workshop you will be asked to indicate your Top Five picks from the night’s comments. The second workshop will review meeting.

In the event you cannot attend the workshops or prefer not to speak in person, you can also participate online. An email comment form is available at www. visioncapitola.com. Comments need to be received by 8:00 a.m. on April 23 to be included. Or you can write to Vision Capitola the old fashioned way. Mailing instructions and deadline are available on their website.

We strongly urge you to give the subject some thought and to let VISION CAPITOLA know how you feel.

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Pages and PJ’s’ community event that began nine years ago is an outstanding the love of reading. Since 2007, hundreds of individuals gather together for an evening to of fun reading activities. I have been very -

and wonderful members of the Home and School Club continue to embrace the joy of reading by creating this special week of reading events that are culminated by the Pages to PJ’s’ activity. Principal le Roux has provided us with an overview of this ter“For a number of years, Santa Cruz evening of reading for students and the neighboring community. Started back in 2007 by 2nd grade teacher Jen Field (who now teaches Kindergarten), the idea was to celebrate reading by having her stu-

dents and their parents get together in her classroom and participate in an evening of read a-louds, comfortably dressed in pajamas, and ending the evening with milk and cookies. Pretty soon word spread, and before long this lovely tradition became a school-wide one, coordinated by parents on the Home & School Club, and involving all grade levels, as well as the extended neighborhood community children who all come out to participate.”

This year’s event, held on March 1st, 2016 – as part of a week of reading celebration called “Love of Reading Week” - began with a short assembly where Principal Kerry le Roux highlighted the importance of reading for students’ ongoing academic success. Quoting the 1987 Nagy & Herman study, she pointed out that a student who reads consistently for an average of 20 minutes each school night from Kinder to 6th grade will have read an equivalent of 60 more school days. Over the course of a year, this “20 minutes a night” reading practice exposes students to 1.8 million words per year, and could place them in the 90th percentile on standardized tests.

Following the assembly, at this year’s event, the gathered audience of PJ-clad children (and a large number of adults too) moved to various classrooms within the school to hear read a-louds from volunteer readers. These local celebrity readers included a veterinarian, a baseball coach, a former principal, our current Superintendent, a

Santa Cruz author, Sylvia Patience, who read from her book “Toto’s Tale and True Chronicles of Oz.”

reading groups throughout this wonderful fun evening.

Finally, our excited students

Sleepover” where they tucked their cuddly friends in for the night before stopping by the milk and cookies table and heading home to bed.

Principal le Roux says it well, “… reading is the center of everything we do at Santa Cruz Gardens. Teachers have leveled libraries in their classrooms for

continue to embrace our fantastic longstanding tradition for the love of reading at Santa Cruz Gardens.

books, and every grade level participates in a combination of silent reading, partner reading and read-a louds on a daily basis. Teachers utilize role model writing (“mentor” texts) to teach reading strategies. Our library is open at recess and lunch; each child knows his/her reading level and chooses “just right” books that challenge them just enough but not so much that they give up. Students participate in regular reading celebration assemblies where they are recognized and rewarded for their reading growth.”

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ive Oak School District (LOSD) is committed to supporting students in becoming strong communicators.

Two years ago, we restructured our approach to writing for both elementary and middle school students. We recognized that for our students’ writing to improve teaching writing and dedicate more time to its development.

In our elementary schools we adopted a highly regarded writing program, “Writer’s Workshop,” created by Lucy Calkins of Columbia University. We were excited to get started on this method of teaching writing.

In this model, students learn to draw from their experiences and develop their voices as writers.

They receive a “mini” lesson from their teacher targeted to a small and useful piece of information about the craft and discipline of writing. Students then practice that skill, or skills from previous writing lessons.

These skills are taught within the larger framework of a genre, or type of writing. Students learn how to write in three genres of writing: narrative, opinion, and information. One major message in this workshop model is that, aside from the mini-lesson, students are constantly engaged with their own writing, only taking time out for conferences with peers

or the teacher. Writer’s Workshop is given a block of time each day, and students are assessed throughout the year in each of the genres. Teachers come together to score the writing pieces with the help of a rubric, which outlines the criteria for grading each piece. Teachers use the outcomes of the scoring to plan upcoming lessons.

Learning a new writing program took dedication from our teachers and ticipated in a year-long learning program of twice-monthly training sessions that involved reading the new curriculum.

They discussed and reported on their practice in the classroom as they used the new lessons. LOSD also wrote and received a grant that paid for expert trainers in this model to come and teach many of the teachers at our sites. Teachers collaborated to understand and develop new boards, and gathered items needed for the lessons. Although it was challenging and intensive work, teachers reported that they saw growth in their students’ skills as writers, stronger, interesting writing “voices,” and more stamina for writing.

Two years later, we see that not only have students grown in their stamina for writing for a whole period, they have also developed as writers with something to say. Narrative stories have changed

from writing pattern books like “I like my teacher” in Kindergarten to writing stories about a “big event” in their lives.

Students write about their feelings of joy and excitement during a day at the beach, or describe a game played with family members in warm and interesting detail.

As students move through the grades, they have opportunities to experiment as they grow older and more sophisticated, they make arguments about ideas they really care about; for example, convincing peers that it is very important to conserve water or wear a helmet when riding a bike. All students are learning how to research a topic before writing and what steps are needed to complete a writing task. They are also able to write about history, a literary essay, poetry, fairy and persuasive speeches. Live Oak students are being exposed to an amazing catalog of writing experiences!

Since one of the goals of middle school writing is to prepare the students for the rigorous academic writing of high school and beyond, Shoreline Middle School teachers share responsibility for the development of student writers. To do this, they focus on the craft and structure of the three Common Core State Standards in writing:

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narrative, informative/explanatory, and argumentative.

In language arts, students work on their narrative writing skills, culminating in a school-wide writing assessment. These stories are shared in class and then read and scored by groups of teachers. In science, teachers reinforce the craft and structure of informative/explanatory writing, that is so often the style scientists use. The writing

articles and materials, students explain the science behind an everyday occurrence.

Social studies teachers focus their lessons on the craft and structure of argumentative writing that is often used in written assessment for this subject is textbased, in which students read a text and respond in writing. All of these genres are scored by teachers, using Smarter Balanced Writing Rubrics.

The students of LOSD are able to use writing as a tool for communicating ideas, and are given the time to present their writing and arguments to their classes, strengthening their verbal skills as well. We are very proud of our teachers and students as they have worked and learned together, increasing their knowledge and abilities as

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Tick Basics tick is a small parasite that attaches to a mammal for a blood meal. It is commonly found in tall grasses, plants in wooded areas, and leaf litter on the ground.

Looking for its next meal, a tick climbs on to a passing mammal.

The tick is attracted to warmth, motion, and the carbon dioxide gas exhaled by mammals. Once on a host, a tick will attach itself by its mouth to the animal’s skin. The saliva of a tick can carry disease. This disease can be transmitted to the host animal through the blood meal. It is important to note that a tick must be attached to its host for at least 24 hours before disease transmission can occur.

The tick life cycle consists of an adult female laying eggs; these eggs hatch into the larval stage, which develops to the nymph stage, then on to the adult. The nymph stage, in particular, is active in the spring and summer in Santa Cruz County. It can

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the size of a sesame seed! Unfortunately, the nymph stage can be responsible for disease transmission as well. According to Santa Cruz County Mosquito and Vector Control, the nymph stage of Western black-legged ticks in Santa Cruz County were 3-5 times more likely to carry the bacteria responsible for Lyme disease than the adult ticks.

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all found in Santa Cruz County. These disOften an infected dog will develop vague clinical signs including lack of appetite, depression, lethargy, and a shifting leg lameness. Occasionally, the dog will develop a fever. If possible, it is best to catch the disease in the early stages for successful treatment. Therapy may require a long course of antibiotics.

It is important to note that some dogs become infected but never develop clinical signs.

Your local veterinarian has a simple help determine if a patient has ever been exposed to a common tick-borne disease.

If a positive result is obtained, then further testing may be necessary.

This helpful screening test checks for the mosquito-borne heartworm disease, as well as the tick-borne diseases of Lyme,

leaves or other plant debris on your lawn. Limit plants around your dog’s play area and outdoor kennel. Prevent deer from entering your landscaped yard. Use wood chips or gravel to create a wildlife barrier. Finally, check your dog and yourself often for ticks after walking through tick infested

your dog is routinely exposed to ticks, then it is an excellent idea to have your dog screened annually with this test. In particular, if a dog has a known tick attachment, then it should

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Seek medical attention when necessary.

Remember dogs and ticks don’t mix! With care for your dog, you can make this spring a tick-free season.

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month after the tick bite.

The majority of tick-borne diseases are zoonotic, meaning that humans can become infected, too.

It is important to note that humans must be bitten by the tick for disease transmission. An infected dog cannot directly transfer the disease to its human owner.

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through your dog’s fur, feeling for small lumps. Check for ticks carefully in crevices: toes, ears, armpits, under the tail, around the head, etc. Remember that the nymph stage can be very small; you are looking for something the size of a sesame seed!

Maintaining your dog on a tick preventative recommended by your veterinarian can be very helpful. These preventatives do not eliminate or repel ticks, in other words, ticks will still “catch a ride.” But the preventatives do keep ticks from latching on for a blood meal, which will prevent disease transmission.

If a tick is found attached on your canine companion, quick removal is very important to minimize disease transmission. Take your dog to the veterinarian if you are unsure how to remove a tick.

How do you reduce environmental tick transmission? Do not walk your dog in high grasses or wooded country during tick season. Use a tick preventative recommended by your veterinarian on your dog. Keep shrubs and grasses closely clipped. Clean up

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The Book Bag

By Robert Francis

New Riveting Action and Suspense … her car at the foot of her driveway on River Road.

The next morning the distraught

She’s Not There

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n anniversary holiday to Mexico goes terribly wrong when one of Carole Shipley’s two young daughters disappears from a hotel suite while she and her husband are having a celebratory dinner downstairs.

Hounded by the media for being an incompetent mother, Carole has never gotten over the loss of Samantha, her two year old.

It has been a harrowing 15 years, the case has been all but forgotten but Carole continues to grieve while caring for her remaining child, Michelle, who has become a very needy and demanding individual.

When a phone call brings back all the terrible memories of that fateful night Carole is forced to revisit the events of that unhappy time. Wondering not only what really happened to Samantha but if she is also still alive, Carole begins down a path that will eventually uncover some shocking and totally unbelievable family secrets.

Joy Fielding showcases her exceptional storytelling skills in this new novel that tells an extraordinary tale of jealously and betrayal that will have the reader shaking her head in disbelief as this psychological thriller unfolds.

No Shred of Evidence:

An Inspector Ian Rutledge Mystery

By Charles Todd William Morrow. $25.99 hen Scotland Yard’s Ian Rutledge is sent down to the north coast of Cornwall to assist in an investigation of attempted murder that involves four young women as suspects, he doesn’t realize that one of them is a former acquaintance.

All from wealthy families, the four young women have been accused of attempting to take the life of the local banker’s son in what most people believe was an accident, although one witness says otherwise.

When the injured man dies, the case becomes more complicated and then a series of subsequent deaths suggests that

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checking out her damaged car because during the night a student at her college was killed in a hit-and-run accident. The car makes Nan the main suspect and now memories of her daughter’s death come To complicate matters there seems to be a link between these two hit-and-run tragedies that suggests they are related. With links to Greek mythology and local folklore, this atmospheric and chilling suspense story set in upstate New York will keep the reader focused from beginning to end.

Girl in the Dark there is something far more sinister taking place in the village of Padstow.

A mysterious woman seems to hold the key to the events unfolding in the small community and although there are a few local suspects, Rutledge is going to have to look beyond the small village to solve this puzzling case.

As with the previous novels in this series, Rutledge continues to be plagued

War I) and the voice of a Scottish soldier the inspector had to kill for refusing a combat command hasn’t left him either.

For those who have followed this mesmerizing series this latest installment is a must read. The quirky plot has some interesting twists and perhaps Rutledge’s personal life is about to improve with the reintroduction of Kate Gordon, an old friend from the past.

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been locked in a coma after being found unconscious after a brutal attack. Forgotten in a medical facility and locked in the memories of that fateful day the young woman harbors information that she hasn’t been able to share with anyone because of her condition.

Alex Dale is a reporter who has been on a downward spiral brought on by alcohol. She sees the opportunity here to

resurrect her career with a story about cold cases and “vegetative” victims like Amy. Once she becomes aware of the woman’s tragic situation, not only does the reporter become determined to reopen the invesown salvation by telling Amy’s story and exposing the attacker.

A dangerous project fraught with numerous pitfalls and alternating between perspectives and time periods, “Try Not to Breathe” is a fast moving psychological thriller with plenty of unexpected twists and turns.

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nspired by an actual hit and run tragedy involving local college students and a brush she had with a deer near her own home, creative writing professor Carol Goodman has fashioned a taut drama about a nightmarish situation where a college professor is accused of killing her own student in a hit-and-run accident.

Nan Lewis lost her daughter when she was killed by a drunk driver. Still not over the family tragedy, Nan’s life has just taken another turn for the worse when she learns that she has been denied tenure at the college where she teaches.

After one too many glasses of wine to drown her sorrow, Nan heads home only to hit a deer. The wounded animal disappears into the forest and Nan leaves

By Marion Pauw William Morrow. $25.99 ne of the Netherlands’ newest and brightest young suspense writers, Marion Pauw marks her debut in the U.S. with this imaginative, award winning psychological thriller.

With a demanding legal career and a young son with behavior issues, Iris Krastelein has her hands full. But her life becomes even more challenging when she discovers she has an older brother locked away in a hospital for the criminally insane.

Ray, Iris’ brother, was convicted of the brutal murder of a neighbor and her daughter. Her autistic sibling’s existence has been kept secret from her until now by her mother who has been shielding Iris from this family tragedy.

Determined to visit a brother she didn’t know she had, Iris realizes Ray and her young son share some personality traits. She also begins to wonder if this isolated and obsessive individual could really be a cold-blooded killer.

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ecent storm events have caused over $9 million in local road damage causing the Board of Supervisors to declare an emergency seeking funding from the California damage is on top of a local road network that clearly needs more funding and attention. One of the most common requests our office receives is for road, culvert or other related infrastructure repairs - and given how much our residents pay in local property taxes, it’s a fair question to ask why roads aren’t

being maintained to the standard we would all like. Here’s an overview of current and proposed funding.

How are local roads funded?

The majority of local road funding comes from the state gas tax and occasional bond funding. The state gas tax is not indexed for inflation and has not increased since 1994. As cars become more fuel efficient (and electric vehicles become more common) this funding stream has become much less reliable.

This funding is used for everything from local road repairs and highway improvements to bridge (including bike/pedestrian bridges), and the pro-

posed trail network.

A second funding mechanism c o m e s from a property tax assessment of a little over $50/year per parcel, which brings in about $2.7 million locally.

Unfortunately this amount is not enough to maintain the over 600 miles of roads in the unincorporated County area.

However, we have been working closely the amount of funding for our local needs. transportation experts from Monterey, San Luis Obispo and San Benito counties in Sacramento to meet with the Governor’s Secretary of Transportation and legislative

leaders in the Assembly and Senate to highlight the conditions in our counties and the need for state support.

What are the current state proposals?

Recognizing the increasing amount of current gas tax funding structure, the Governor last year convened a special session of the state legislature to deal with transportation funding. The legislature remains within that session and three separate proposals have Senate and one from the Governor. Here is a quick overview of the three: Assembly (AB 1591 — Assemblymember Frazier): The Assembly bill is the largest and most aggressive of the funding proposals looking to bring in about $7.8 billion in annual statewide transportation funding.

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Capitola -Soquel 2:45pm, 2045 40th Ave. Clares St. Capitola Chamber of Commerce Nar-Anon hat is co-dependency? What Calendar of Events Wis enabling? What is this N free and it works. Last year it PROFILE of Santa Cruz

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CASA Orientations to Become Orientations to Become org/localworkshops Learn about the Ohlone, Missions, Advocates for Children Advocates for Children Californios, American Settlers and ASA empowers volunteers ASA volunteer Advocates Thursday April 22 the Lane family as they relate to receive 35 hours of 82% Micro-Business Summit the park and its history. specialized training. Court 8 a.m. – 6:30 p.m., Cabrillo Sign up by calling 831-338-8382m children in foster care. Court appointed special advocates College Visual, Applied, and Permax 25 people. Cost: $5 per person. appointed special advocates are forming Arts (VAPA) Complex; are everyday people that, with everyday people that, with just Cabrillo College Dr., Aptos just a few hours a week can a few hours a week can have a Wednesday April 6 ighty-two percent of local lifetime of impact for a child who have a lifetime of impact for a Rio Del Mar Beach Cleanup businesses have nine or fewer child who has been abused or has been abused or neglected.

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12-1 p.m., PAMF, 2850 Commercial Crossing, Santa Cruz atz Cancer Center, PAMF and Hospice of Santa Cruz County invite you to attend a Caregiver Support Group for Saturday June 4 those caring for someone with a Sunday June 5 serious illness.

Capitola Rod & Custom When a loved one is seriously ill, it can be a challenge for the Classic Car Show entire family. In this ongoing ALL DAY 610 Clubhouse Dr., Aptos support group, we will share eaturing over 300 Hot stories, learn tools for coping Rods, Muscle Cars, Coupes, and receive support from people Roadsters, Customs and Classics who care.

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Call the Capitola-Soquel Chamber at 831-475-6522.

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Sunday May 8

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around the corner and we want YOU to showcase your business! Mark your calendar and join us at the Santa Cruz Thursday May 12 County Fairgrounds. Reserve Business Luncheon your booth space today 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m., because your future customers Watsonville Elk’s Lodge 121 will be looking for you at the Martinelli St, Watsonville ome and meet CongresSponsorship opportunities are Wednesday April 16 sional candidates, Jimmy available, so call the Chamber Panetta and Casey Lucius at Earth Day Santa Cruz an informative forum on topics San Lorenzo Park that will affect you and your njoy live music, arts and crafts business. booths, compost workshops, Tuesday April 26 Tickets are $35 for electric vehicle showcase, recycled Aptos Branch Sons in members/$40 non-members. fashion and more at this annual Retirement Luncheon For reservations, call the event.

For more info: www.ecocruz.com 11:30 a.m., Severino’s Restaurant

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munity action. Join Save Our Shores for educational beach and river cleanups throughout Santa Cruz and Monterey County.

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Announcements

Arts and Entertainment

Harris or Don Benson at (831) att.net.

schedule of upcoming performers

Friendship Put to Music!

Adult Mixed Level Hip Hop lasses every thursday night starting January 7th at 6:30 p.m.

Suite 53 at the New Hall, La Selva Beach ome and dance for the love of movement and learn For more information call Sue the principles of culture of contemporary hip hop. This class will awaken your inner attitude with loud, heart-pumping beats Volunteers Needed for the and dramatic choreography.

Monterey Symphony Classes are $12-$15. For more he Monterey Symphony is seeking volunteers. If you love info visit www.ceodanceco.com music and want to be involved, please call (831) 646-8511 or visit Last Thursdays each month www.montereysymphony.org for Monthly Argentine Tango at Star more information.

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4:30pm-9:30pm, Star Bene Italian/Argentene Restarante, 21245 East Cliff Dr. his is a night for true “Social Tango.� Order a wonderful Second Monday each month meal from the Star Bene Stitchers By The Sea Meetings Argentine Menu, (or their well known italian menu), and enjoy the ambiance of Argentina and 95062 join us in a social tango dance titchers-by-the-Sea, the local to music from the Golden Age of Tango.

Guild of America, holds regular Private instruction and classes meetings open to the public each by arrangement. For more month. No admission fees. information, call Michael (831)

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First Fridays each month

Second Sundays Each Month

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Santa Cruz, CA 95060 owl for Kids’ Sake is an annual countywide bowl-a-thon

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Sisters of Santa Cruz County. All proceeds from this event directly support youth mentoring services in this county.

Contact Big Brothers Big Sisters of Santa Cruz County at 831-4648691 for more infornation.

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Third Sunday of Every Month

Science Sunday

Santa Cruz, 95060 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-to-understand format, with up-to-date photos, video, and discussion.

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antiques and unique items. Come and check it out! Browse through a wide assortment of treasures including books and photographs, Sunday April 24 vintage jewelry, clothing, glass Jazz on the Wharf and ceramic collectibles, vintage troll the century old half-mile hawaiian kitsch, turquoise, wharf and soak up the smooth, original artwork, and a whole lot solid jazz, perfect spring weather of whatnot! and boogie and swing while For more info, please contact us at enjoying scenic views, shopping, dining and recreation.

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6:30 p.m. Santa Cruz Elks Lodge, First Friday Art Tour 150 Jewell St. he First Friday Art Tour osted by Soquel Sports is a Santa Cruz Institute Foundation. Buy-In $15. Full of Contemporary Arts event, snack bar available. First Tuesday of each month is special $25 buy managed in conjunction with the participating art venues. The event takes place year-round www.soquelsports.com and illuminates some of the most talented local artists from local Wednesdays galleries.

Peninsula Banjo Band To find out where to participate Sunday April 10 in a First Friday art tour, visit ‘Hat’s off to Spring’ 390 Saratoga Ave, San Jose njoy a fabulous lunch at orty-seven years of performing firstfridaysantacruz.com (Most galleries are open 12-9 pm for Seascape Beach Resort while in the Bay Area, over 250 First Friday viewings.) watching a local fashion show. This popular tunes. Come see our fun fashion soiree will also feature Second Saturdays Each Month a trunk show with a dozen local Wednesday. No cover. boutiques selling merchandise.

2nd Saturday on the Farm Contact Lee McLaughlin, 11a.m.-3p.m., Ag History Project Presents by the Aptos Chamber Booking Agent, at 408-993Center at the Santa Cruz County of Commerce; partial proceeds BAND (2263) for information Fairgrounds oin us every 2nd Saturday on the More info: www.aptoschamber.com about booking the band for Farm for free family activities. tax deductible). to highlight historical agriculture www.PeninsulaBanjoBand.org with games, activities, and demonstrations that relate. We often Thursdays have guest appearances from farm Lucky Steppers Modern animals like llamas, draft horses, sheep, goats, chickens, rabbits, Square Dance 6:30 pm, La Selva Beach Clubhouse, 314 Estrella Ave., La Selva something fun and entertaining for the whole family.

Check our website and Facebook t’s fun and easy to do! Friendship page for more details. FREE put to music; family friendly.

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Is there a good reason you’re being so stubborn as the month begins? At least give other people’s opinions and suggestions a chance. Your dreams have special meaning later that week, and if you’re interested in lucid dreaming, these are perfect days to try it out or work on perfecting your method.

You take a lot of pleasure in learning later in the month, and your favorite pastimes are probably reading, doing online research, or taking a class. You can be kind of condescending late in April when a friend comes to you with a dilemma, but the truth is you could be in their very same position if

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You feel safely tucked away in your comfortable shell early in the month, and there’s very little you want to step outside of it for. You’re tempted to do something totally out of character mid-April, but at the same time you don’t want to blow a chance at something you’ve been working toward for a while now. Is it worth it? Maybe. You’re really proud of the way you maintain the long-term relationships in your life, but late in the month something threatens to break up one of those important

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Because you are the king or queen of your very own kingdom. It feels so good to be triumphant after so many recent defeats. The rest of the world seems like it’s in fast-forward at the end of the month, but you’re content to stay in the slow lane and move at your own pace. You’ve got this.

annual Omega Nu fundraiser at Harvey West Park. There are lots

Feeling a little disheartened as April begins? Disappointed that things aren’t working out the

Ducky Derby

ts the 26th annual running of the duckies. Watch the plastic

scholarship funds and local More info: www.ducky derbysantacruz.org

Monterey Bay Rose Society 36th Annual Rose Show Noon-4:30 pm, Alladin Nursery Watsonville, CA he roses on display are homegrown by our members and are judged by our ARS Northern California-Nevada-Hawaii judges.

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rose varieties, of every color and many are very fragrant. We even for those wanting to share their roses. Members will be available to answer any and all of your rose questions.

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a lot going on underneath the surface as you move into the month, but you’re skimming along and take a closer look, or are you cool with not knowing the teeny tiny details? You rationalize things easily at the end of the month, but the heart still wants what it wants. Very few people can have their cake and it eat too. How full is your plate?

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take your frustrations out on oblivious friends and bystanders. You have a problem with motivation always a fabulous secret-keeper, but you’ll probably feel an even stronger urge to keep other people’s confessions locked inside your vault later in the month. You put a whole new spin on the phrase ‘your secret’s safe with me!’ There are hazards in the road ahead as April comes to a close, but you’re ready to throw caution to the wind when it comes to pursuing your dreams.

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Listening to other people talk about ‘the good old days’ puts you in a sentimental mood early the month. Do you really miss the way things used to be, or are you just unhappy with the way things are now? You talk a great game as April moves on, but you might as well admit (to yourself if no one else) that you aren’t actually ready to make your move. Yet. The conventional way looks like your best choice near the end of the month, but that doesn’t mean you can’t still be yourself. Find a way to add your own unique twist while still coloring within the lines. If anyone can do it, you can.

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You love it when a good plan comes to fruition, like one does to start the month. Now that all of your strategies are in place, you’re on your way to ruling the world! You dabble in the arts quite successfully later in the week, and the people who know you best might be surprised to see what you’re able to create. You hear about some really cool ideas, concepts and theories through the grapevine mid-month, but without being able to verify them from their source, it’s best not to act on any of them. When you get the outcome

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You aren’t really one to follow guidelines or rules, but you seem to know which boundaries are and aren’t okay to cross as April begins. Wacky inventions and far-out theories are part of your charm on the later in the month; they could connect you with a new love interest and/or land you your dream job. Negotiations and compromise are just part of the deal mid-month, and although you happen to love a good bargaining session, you aren’t really in the mood to give up too much of what you consider to be yours. You’re overtaken with the profoundness of the moment when something miraculous happens near the end of the month, but when you look around to see if anyone else saw what you saw, there’s no one there.

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to know which direction to turn. Step out of your comfort zone long enough to entertain out-of-the-box ideas and suggestions. Later in the month bring great days to embrace something new, like eating at a new in the month, and you’ll do just about anything for your best friend or close family member. Feeling taken

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Trying to have any original thoughts is challenging as the month begins since all you want to do is play follow the leader. The more often you’re able to come to your own conclusions, though, the better. Important females cross your path mid-month, and if you need any advice about family or close relationships, sisters, moms, grandmas, and trusted women friends are the best people to go to. Late April is a great time to start new traditions, especially if you’ve been looking to make a fresh start. It takes a while to form a new habit, so don’t be too hard on yourself if you can’t change an unwanted behavior right away. Keep the long-term in focus.

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new player just joined the local water scene, and it goes by a name you probably haven’t heard much yet: the Santa Cruz Mid-County Groundwater Agency (MGA). While everyone in Santa Cruz County was swept up in the Water Supply Advisory Committee (WSAC) process in the City of Santa Cruz and the re-evaluation of supplemental water supplies in the Soquel Creek Water District, something very big happened at the state level that turned those agencya much larger regional water management puzzle. Moving forward, need to be even more coordinated

under the MGA. So how did this new agency and approach come to be?

In 2014, Governor Brown signed landmark legislation called the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) into law in response to the historic drought in Caligroundwater law to ever be created in the state (California was the only remaining state in the western U.S. with no groundwater law). SGMA mandates that critically overdrafted groundwater basins (such as ours) be managed by a Groundwater Sustainability Agency (GSA) by 2017, that the GSA create a Groundwater Sustainability Plan (GSP) by 2020, and that our basin be sustainable by 2040.

So who are the users in our basin?

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The Santa Cruz Mid-County Groundwater Basin is shared by Soquel Creek Water District (SqCWD), Central Water District (CWD), the Santa Cruz Water Department (SCWD), and thousands of private wells and small water systems in Santa Cruz County. Prior to SGMA, handled by the Basin Implementation Group (BIG) that was made up of representatives from SqCWD and CWD. In 2015, the decision was made to expand the BIG to include the other groundwater users in the basin, so the City of Santa Cruz, County of Santa Cruz, and three private well owner representatives joined the group and the name was changed to the Soquel-Aptos Groundwater Management Committee (SAGMC).

In order to become the GSA for the basin, however, this group needed to form a new agency with the power to plan for and implement the required Groundwater Sustainability Plan. The group chose to come together as a Joint Powers Authority (JPA), with two members of the governing boards of each agency and three private well representatives serving on the board of the new organization. Once all four agencies signed on to the Joint Powers Authority, the BIG and the SAGMC were formally dissolved, and on formal meeting as the Santa Cruz Mid-County Groundwater Agency (MGA).

Over the next several years, this

its own, will work with stakeholders and interested parties from all over Mid-County Santa Cruz to create a Groundwater Sustainability Plan that will allow our overdrafted groundcreated over a 20+ year period and remain sustainable into the future.

Unlike previous local groundwater will be working under a deadline.

If the plan is not completed and accepted by 2020, there is great likelihood that the state will step in and take over groundwater management activities in our basin.

intent to manage the Santa Cruz MidMay, and a public hearing will be held at 2016. For more information, please visit

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SCCAS Featured Pet

The key elements are that it would restore the gas tax to 17.3 cents (the previous amount before reductions), index it user fee on electric vehicles and have a $38 annual vehicle registration fee.

Senate (SBx1 Senator Beall): The Senate bill provides about $6 billion in annual statewide transportation funding. It also restores the gas tax to 17.3 cents and it adds a smaller road user fee on electric vehicles and has a smaller ($35) annual vehicle registration fee.

Governor: The Governor’s proposal is the smallest of the three proposed and would bring in about $3.6 billion annually. It also restores the gas tax to 17.3

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inger (A201668) has blossomed since arriving at the shelter Feb. 3. She was very shy when at first, but with the care and attention of staff and volunteers, is feeling loved and much more comfortable. She is easy to handle all over and has turned into quite the love bug. Ginger previously lived in small quarters with at least three other small dogs, so she should continue to do well with other dogs, especially those of her size.

Ginger would probably do best in a home with responsible older children and she can still be nervous around new people. Training is strongly recommended to help this young girl form a bond with her new owner, teach her some basic commands, and build her confidence.

Ginger is a spayed female, brown short hair Chihuahua, about 2 years old.

To adopt your new friend, come to Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter 2200 7th Ave, Santa Cruz

However there are no electric vehicle fees and no vehicle registration fees. A system wide road access/highway user fee of $65/year replaces them.

The negotiations on these bills have just begun. While it’s unclear if any of them will ultimately pass this is the most committed to a transportation funding package the governor and legislature have been in quite some time. Currently, all of the proposals at the state look to local governments to have a “self-help” tax measure in place to leverage

funds. This is one reason (of many) that a local sales tax measure for transportation is being proposed for the November ballot.

What is the current local proposal?

The local Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) is proposing a half-cent sales tax on the November ballot for local transportation needs. Having a local sales tax measure will allow for leveraging available state and federal the local sales tax measure will provide over half of the funding toward local roads and highway improvements including safe routes to school, repaving of roads and auxiliary lane work to State Park Drive and new bicycle/ pedestrian bridges. The remaining funds will be distributed between senior and mobility access transit programs through Santa Cruz funding and rail corridor maintenance and environmental analysis. A more complete look at the funding measure can be found on the RTC website at www.sccrtc.org.

Meeting local transportation needs is very challenging, but state action (should it come through) can have a real impact on our local issues.

Visit www.tpgonlinedaily.com/stateslashing-transportation-funding/ for more information about this subject.

As always, I’d love to hear your thoughts.

Feel free to call at 454-2200.

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Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter has two full-service, open-admission shelters: – 2200 7th Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95062 Hours: Tuesday-Friday: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. Saturday-Monday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

– 580 Airport Blvd, Watsonville, CA 95076 Open 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. Afterscanimalshelter.org

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Make This Mother’s Day Special at Perfumer’s Apprentice!

Schedule an appointment:

Booking@PerfumersApprentice.com or call: (831) 346-7234

Price per person is as follows: 1-3 People = $35.00 per person 4-6 People = $30.00 per person 7-12 People = $25.00 per person Browse our History of Perfume wall, learn the different methods of fragrance extraction, then venture into our enchanting creation environment where a member of our staff will instruct you with the tools and knowledge necessary for a hands on fragrance creation experience.

Allow one to two hours for fragrance creation. Complimentary coffee/tea & snacks, complete instruction, and final fragrance created and named by you to take home!

Location:

200 Technology Circle, Scotts Valley CA 95066 www.perfumersapprentice.com