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Community News New Dealership Planned for Soquel by Noel Smith Cabrillo Stage Brings The Addams Family to Life
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10 11 All Ages 12 13 Wharf to Wharf 2017 17 World’s Biggest Garage Sale Successful Again 18 23 by Noel Smith 24
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Local Sports 12 2016–17 SCCAL Awards Business Profiles 14 Buckwalter & Holder – An Association of Attorneys 27 by Jessica Johnson
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“SqCWD Q & A” from page 1 recycled water from the Santa Cruz Wastewater Treatment Facility after it is further cleaned by the SCWD through a process to the local underground water basin to replenish the basin, restore protective groundwater levels, and prevent seawater intrusion/contamination from moving farther inland. For information on the project, visit the SCWD website at www.soquelcreekwater.org/ planning-our-water-future/purewatersoquel
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Why is the project called “Pure Water Soquel”? he term Pure Water illustrates the
high level of treatment. Other com-
Facility a wastewater treatment plant? o. The water being used from the WWTF has already gone through secondary treatment. The AWP facility provides further treatment to purify this water to drinking water standards.
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What treatment is the District considering to purify the water used to recharge its aquifers?
Will this AWP facility generate any odors? o. This facility uses only secondary treatment water that is odorless and the AWP’s product is up to drinking water standards.
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into the neighborhood Are there AWP facilities currently in operation? es. At the Orange County Water District where their state-of-the-
using a three-step advanced treatment reverse osmosis and ultraviolet light with hydrogen peroxide. The process produces high-quality water that meets or exceeds all state and federal drinking water standards. Similar projects are in are in Santa Clara County, and numerous other locations in California.
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Where will the AWP facility be located? he District is evaluating three locations: (1) The District Headquarters in Soquel, (2) The Santa Cruz Wastewater
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Cabrillo Stage Brings The Addams Family to Life D describes The Addams Family musical comedy as funny, lighthearted and whimsical, combined with great song and dance numbers that really allow the actors to display their talents. In the show the nuclear Addams Family is joined by their deceased ancestors who come back from the dead to help the family resolve their problems. Think less Wes Craven or The Walking Dead and more Tim Burton or Shaun of the Dead. “I have spent a lot of time laughing with actors in the show as we create together and that has been a blast,” notes the director. “One of the challenges has been taking each of the Addams characters and giving them our own spin, while staying true to the iconic characters that we’ve all come to know and love. It’s been particularly interesting bringing Wednesday to life with Gabrielle Filloux. This musical Wednesday is older, but we wanted to keep the same character that people are used to while considering that she
Deborah McArthur (Grandma), Gabrielle Filloux (Wednesday), Adam Saucedo (Gomez) Danielle Crook (Morticia), John G. Bridges (Uncle Fester), Michael Navarro (Pugsley) & far back David Murphy as (Lurch) audience to come away having laughed their way through an entertaining show. The script is light with lots of jokes, magic and absurd situations, yet it speaks to the importance of family, love, honesty and acceptance. New to Cabrillo Stage is Costume Designer Chiara Cola. A native of Italy, Chiara fondly remembers watching the Italian dubbed re-runs of The Addams school. As a young girl she enjoyed acting
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senior drivers. The Age Well, Drive Smart Program is designed to provide drivers with the keys to driving safer and driving longer. This program is designed as an educational tool for mature drivers. Topics of discussion will include:
driving. Age Well, Drive Smart classes are approximately two and one-half hours long and are free of charge. These classes are geared toward drivers age 65 and up, but they are open to anyone who feels they Due To Popular Demand, the CHP added a Third Class Friday, July 7 from 10 To be held at the Aptos branch of the Santa Cruz Public Library at 7695 Soquel Dr., Aptos Space is limited. For more details, and to make a reservation, please call the Santa
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Animal Shelter Rescues 34 Dogs concerned citizen contacted the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter this week regarding numerous dogs being kept in
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processing yard and woodwaste collected from residents who live in unincorporated areas. Their contract is up at the end of 2017, and through a public bidding process, the County sought to maximize the services local taxpayers receive for their valuable dollars. The County received two bids – one the other from Salinas-based Keith Day
after a thorough analysis of the bids – has recommended Keith Day Company. Here’s why: While the bids came in at similar price points, Keith Day Company had excellent local references and a familiarity with Central Coast operations. In and woodwaste from County facilities to Keith Day Company. Importantly, under the proposed contract Keith Day Company will remove that and the Ben Lomond Transfer Station more frequently, which should improve That’s better for our neighbors, better for workers and members of the public who visit us, and better for the environment.
in Benicia. We also expect greater regulatory compliance under the proposed contract. And Keith Day Company can use Santa Cruz County’s yard and woodwaste to promote increasing the compost diversion potential for the entire Central Coast region. They will also continue to provide free material Furthermore, Keith Day Company has a solid company infrastructure that assures an improved level of services for County residents. For example, it will be able to process gypsum from discarded sheetrock
facility. Gypsum can be a valuable soil amendment, and Keith Day’s ability to process this material is one reason why it has close relationships with farmers and the local agricultural industry. Lastly, Keith Day has said he is willing employees should a change in contract be a local company, they do employ local workers and those workers’ futures are important to us. We hope that if the Board were to select a new contractor, many employees would continue in their current role. There is a reason public agencies routinely put contracts out to bid. Sometimes, an operator comes along who proposes to provide better services at comparable or even lower costs. In this case, that’s exactly what happened. — Jason Hoppin, Communications Manager County of Santa Cruz
is working with the Animal Shelter and tigate the case. In large-scale seizures such as this the resources of the Animal Shelter can be stretched thin and donations can help us properly care for the animals. Donation fund as some of these dogs are likely to have veterinary complications. www.scanimalshelter.org/donate www. scanimalshelter.org/Extra_Mile_Fund
terriers, some were Tibetan Spaniels and one was a Chihuahua mix) that were not
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Pure Water Soquel Project
Environmental Impact Report Scoping Meeting The Soquel Creek Water District (District) invites you to attend a public scoping meeting to learn more about and provide comments on what should be studied in the Pure Water Soquel: Groundwater Replenishment and Seawater Intrusion Prevention Project’s environmental review process. The Project would involve the advanced purification of treated municipal wastewater and replenishing the groundwater basin with purified water to help address critical overdraft conditions in the Santa Cruz Mid-County Groundwater Basin and aid in preventing further seawater intrusion. The District is preparing an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) to evaluate the potential environmental effects of the Project. The District circulated a Notice of Preparation (NOP) in November 2016. The Project description has since been revised to include consideration for additional advanced water purification facility sites and to eliminate treatment of raw wastewater. The District has published a Revised NOP and is accepting comments during a 30-day public scoping period from June 22 to July 22, 2017. How to participate: • Attend the public scoping meeting and submit a written or oral comment. • Mail written comments to:
Soquel Creek Water District invites you to attend a public scoping meeting! Wednesday, July 12, 2017 6pm - 8pm Twin Lakes Church 2701 Cabrillo College Dr., Monschke Hall Aptos, CA 95003
The meeting will include a short presentation followed by an open house with information stations. Public comments may be provided orally (recorded via court reporter) or in writing.
Soquel Creek Water District welcomes your input!
Meeting facilities are accessible to persons with disabilities. Requests for special accommodations or translation services should be directed to Melanie Mow Schumacher no later than five days before the meeting by calling 831-475-8501x153 or emailing melanies@soquelcreekwater.org
Attn: Melanie Mow Schumacher, Associate Manager - Special Projects Soquel Creek Water District, P.O. Box 1550, Capitola, CA 95010 • Email comments to: purewatersoquel@soquelcreekwater.org All comments must be postmarked or received via email by July 22, 2017 for consideration in the Draft EIR. For more information, visit soquelcreekwater.org/purewatersoquel
To sign up and receive future project updates contact Rebecca Rubin, Public Outreach Coordinator at 831-475-8501x118 or beccar@soquelcreekwater.org Capitola Soquel Times / July 2017 / 7
“SqCWD Q & A” from page 4 These sites will undergo environmental assessment in the environmental
Can the District build a municipal water treatment plant next to its headquarters? acilities that are related to the production, generation, storage, treatment, or transmission of water supplies (such as an AWP facility) or for the production or generation of electrical energy are exempt from local building and zoning ordinances under Cali-
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Desalination: The District is also open to receiving desalinated water from Deep Water Desal, a private company developing a desalination facility in
federal grant, and is working with the state
Stormwater: The District is also in the early stages of evaluating potential sites that would be feasible for aquifer recharge with excess winter, storm water. The supply options being considered
gas emissions, population growth, hazards and hazardous materials, public services, utilities and service systems, geology and soils, groundwater, recreation, and energy use. When will the EIR be ready for public review and comment?
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development — which is why the Dison selecting a project. A combination of supply options could be implemented to address region-wide issues that include groundwater overdraft/seawater intrusion but also drought shortfalls, reliability, timeliness, climate change, and basin-wide sustainability. Is Soquel Creek Water District
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es. Since April 2015, the District has been including information in its newsletter ‘What’s On Tap,’ distributed to all water customers, our website, monthly email blasts, articles and coverage in the Aptos-Times, Capitola-Soquel Times, and the Santa Cruz Sentinel; and in social media i.e. District’s Facebook page and NextDoor. In November 2016, the District worked to inform the community with: ° Nearly 7,000 postcards mailed to adjacent property owners/ occupants ° Emails sent to over 7,000 District email subscribers ° Newspaper advertisements were run in the Santa Cruz Sentinel,
give a presentation and have Q/A, the SCWD welcomes that as well. How can I receive up-to-date information? he District sends out a monthly email update on current events and information related to the District’s activities and business.
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also join us on our deck. purchased monogrammed jackets for every player and gave gifts to every senior player at graduation. He contributed his time and wide including Cabrillo GALS and Soquel High Girls Basketball.
Dakota, the family moved to Watsonville, CA. in the early 1940’s where he attended school. Free CPR Class on Tuesday, July 18 ptos/La Selva Fire District’s very
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His greatest love was fast pitch softball, and he spoke often of his shut-out pitching ability in his youth. He was a devoted fan of and contributor to Soquel High School Athletics, and was especially known for his participation and support of the Soquel Girls Softball team. He loved people, and loved life, and we will miss him.
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“Cabrillo Stage” from page 6 To costume The Addams Family she researched costume history books for style, shows. After meeting with the production design team, she sketched, and then sent design. Fabric and costume shopping and plus rentals from other bay area theaters
We would be remiss not to mention the technical wizardry in this production. Scenic Designer Skip Epperson, Technical Donald Leo Grube have created some wonderful stage trickery that will highlight this hilarious musical production. Theater Program at Boston Conservatory, his dancers via an iPad and Skype, with the help of Janie Scott, director/choreographer
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Members’ Exhibit 2017: Color! WATSONVILLE – Color! The very idea
with the title and theme of Color. Artists were asked to prepare works of art that generated the many facets of color. Color produces a certain mood or atmosphere; it creates space, light and shadows; and introduces symbolic associations. Color and describes a scene in new and creative ways. In art making, color allows the artist be used to evoke a certain mood, to create a message or arouse a response in the viewer. Artists use the positive or negative attributes of color in their work. The resulting show is an amazing journey through different rooms, such as the red room, the blue room etc. with various feelings caused by each color. The exhibition Color! opens June 7 and
hour and ice cream social. Join us for ice cream, stories and songs about our four footed friends. We are happy to have local share their children’s series: The Adven-
and Zendrex Llado, co-choreographer of Beauty and the Beast and stage manager Sarah Preston. Having performed in 9
show he has choreographed to date, and the experience of being part of the creative team at Cabrillo Stage has given him the
recognized that remote auditioning was an unusual process, but never the less it resulted in a top notch cast of dedicated, talented, dancing and singing Addams ancestors. While still in Boston, he started choreographing where, through the university, he had access to large dance spaces and some dancer friends happy to try the style of dance he was creating for the show.
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as I’ve ever played and I love it.” She describes wears the pants but doesn’t let Gomez feel it. Gomez, played by veteran actor Adam Saucedo, brings her joy every day with his internal, analytical way of being. Danielle’s
again and again and then moves where the music takes him. He choreographs to his each dancer uniquely interprets the same movement. He feels it is important to know the strengths of the dancers so they can be seen in their best light. He enjoys working creatively as a team, asking his dancers for their input in creating special moments for each ancestor. His choreography is original, character driven and purposeful. This is the largest
and hasn’t really noticed the changing world around her. She’s so comfortable with who she is, even if she did notice, she wouldn’t care thing to be proud of! THE ADDAMS FAMILY runs June 22 to July 9. Purchase tickets on line at cabrillostage.com or
Danielle Crook (Morticia) and Adam Saucedo (Gomez)
12 to 6 p.m., Thurs. through Sat. You may purchase tickets individually or become a Season Subscriber at a discounted price. All performances are held at the Cabrillo Crocker Theater on the Cabrillo College Campus, 6500 Soquel Drive in Aptos, CA. Capitola Soquel Times / July 2017 / 9
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he Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors announced the selection of Carlos J. Palacios as the next
Santa Cruz County, has extensive ties to the
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is poised to reach the next level of excelto the challenges ahead as we work with the Board and the community to improve the quality of life for all County residents.”
Mr. Palacios will oversee an annual budget $720 million vides a range of services to the Santa Cruz County community, including public safety and emergency preparation, health care and social services, road maintenance, environmental protection, agricultural and economic development and more.
provides a range of services to the Santa Cruz County community, including public safety and emergency preparation, health care and social services, road maintenance, environmental protection, agricultural and economic development and more. “Carlos is the clear choice to lead us into the future,” County Board Chair John Leopold said. “He brings both a fresh vision and a deep understanding of Santa Cruz County, including where it has been and where it needs to go.” Palacios helped establish the Homeless Coordinator position, Economic Development Division and Cannabis Licensing Division, and negotiated a joint powers authority
“His selection not only marks a mileat the highest levels of County government, but he is a gifted and compassionate administrator who will serve the people of Santa Cruz County well. It’s wonderful to have someone at the top who
between 1996-2015. While there, he established a strategic planning process
member of the Cabrillo College Foundation Board of Directors, having served as president in 2009. He is a member of the Santa Cruz County Community Foundation Board of Directors. He previously served in various capacities with the League of California Cities, was a founding member and co-chair of Action
of the United Way Community Assessment Project Steering Committee.
2006, received a Civic Entrepreneur Award from the Irvine Foundation in 2005, an Exceptional Leadership Award from the League of California Cities in 2002, and the Latino Chamber of Commerce President’s Award in 1999. has one child.
moved to its current location on Soquel Drive. same, which was before Ocean Honda two as yet unscheduled improvements, a Street and a southbound left-turn pocket at Soquel Drive and Porter Street. In addition Groppetti talked about paying to extend a right turn Drive at 41st Avenue where Kings Paint is past his property in either direction along Soquel Drive and 41st Avenue. Groppetti said he plans to invest building the new Nissan dealership that will have about 40 employees when it internships he provides for high schools perfect attendance for the past three years, and his support for the local the Boys & Girls Club.
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Carlos J. Palacios
community.” Bay Community Power. He also oversaw revisions to the County Budget document to improve transparency and accessibility. A graduate of the University of Albuquerque and Princeton University,
“Nissan” from page 5 stretch of Soquel Drive in 2015, according
for city government, helped develop the Civic Plaza Building and promoted downtown revitalization, championed water and solid waste recycling projects, made the city into an attractive destination for businesses and jobs and provided miles of trails around city wetlands. “Carlos is a man of exceptional char-
Santa Cruz County’s economic development manager, Andy Constable, sees the development as a way to revitalize that section of 41st Avenue. Proponents of the project say that it will be creating jobs for residents, generating tax revenues for county programs, while adding little to the traffic along this major east-west county corridor. Here are the next steps for the Santa Cruz Nissan proposal to build a dealership in Soquel. (Source: Santa Cruz Nissan) June 8: Submit new application to Santa Cruz County Planning Department. June 12: Notice of preparation released for focused environmental impact report. : Public review of focused environmental impact report. : End of 45-day public comment period on focused environmental impact report. : Planning Commission review. : Board of Supervisors action.
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Capitola Mall Third Friday Art Walk By Elaine Kennedy
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and we hope to bring in new artists include: paintings in oil, acrylic, and watercolors; mosaics, woodwork, jewelry, stitched items. Wall hangings, photography, ceramics, leather goods, crocheted items and much more.
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Friday Art walk in two years with others scheduled for June 16, July 21, and August 17. Empty stores are taken over by Art of Santa Cruz and local art is displayed for the pleasure
to support with proceeds from our vendor fee. Shelter on Walnut Avenue.
Over 20 artists will be on display. organization working to increase the arts and support artists in Santa Cruz County. Art of Santa Cruz assembles groups of artists who work together as a guild, to run a large selfsustaining store in the mall that looks more
Art of SC Gallery Tel #: 831/515-7390 one-of-a-kind gifts for you or your special occasion. All Handmade items and no massproduced work. assistance, facilitating participating artists and
10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sunday 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Drop by and see the wonderful items for yourself. Art of Santa Cruz is located next to Target, inside the mall. We are so fortunate to have a local’s venue to show our work. Art of Santa Cruz Gallery is a venue of 4000 sq. ft. with over 70 local artists’ work
out to the community is a part of the Art of House with 15 of the artist in attendance to talk to customers and demonstrate their work. A call to artists to participate is currently open. Some of the area that are represented
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he Santa Cruz Public Libraries’ (SCPL) By Design began June 1 and runs
reading incentives for youth ages 0-17 and SCPL Library Bingo for adults, SCPL has scheduled tons of kid, family, and adult friendly activities and events to keep you engaged and active all summer long. Just take a look at some of these events happening at the Capitola and Live Oak Libraries: Friday, July 14 11 a.m. at the Capitola Adventure: Puppet Art Theater Company invites all ages to this fun and fantastical puppet show. Wednesday, July 19 11 a.m. at the
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Wharf to Wharf 2017
Forty-Fifth Annual Celebration Takes Place Sunday, July 23
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ach year, on the fourth Sunday in July, 16,000 runners from across America and around the globe return to Santa Cruz, California for the annual Six-mile race to Capitola-by-the-Sea. The event is the biggest summer event of its kind on the West Coast and a boon to local business, annually infusing more than eight million dollars into the Santa Cruz
year, and the race began a life of its own. Through the 70’s, the race grew dramatically. When 14,000 runners showed up venues, organizers feared for the event’s future. In the years since, participation has been capped to preserve the integrity of the race and insure the safety of its runners. Giving Back to Local Athletes he race was incorporated as a Cali-
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a licensed painting contractor and runs her house painting business, Sarah lives at the Tannery Arts Center and works out of her studio there, Apricity Gallery. She can be contacted directly for more information related to custom commissions and her contracting work.
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become a part of the local cultural fabric, touching the lives of thousands over its history.
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Patricia Ann Bonora: April 14, 1927 ~ June 16, 2017 A s a third generation Santa Cruz
Bonora grew up always working hard. Her parents, Arno and Charlotte Fidel, were respected farmers and early settlers of the predominately Swiss-German Skyland community. Pat was a dedicated student, walking nearly three miles to school, and to her piano and violin lessons. Her love for piano continued all her life.
for any requesting visitor. As the only girl in the midst of four brothers, Pat held her own in baseball games and hiked the hills alongside the boys. together raised four sons (not unfamiliar
Benelli, a foreign exchange student from Italy, was soon welcomed into the family for a year. Pat maintained regular contact with Ed and his family throughout her life. Pat was an active member of the community. As an employee at the Soquel everyone and everyone knew Pat. She weighed packages and babies on the same scale. Locals
world. They relocated to a beautiful estate to her brothers: Fred (Norma), Bud (June), Dean (Darlene), and their kids. In this home, they enjoyed many years of traveling the globe and hosting her sons and their families from Soquel. Pat and Ike, known
their grandkids, moved back to Soquel to be closer to the grandkids; just to visit and get the Cedar, Natalie, Bria, scuttlebutt. She mailed and Stephanie. In 2007, books for Ken Kesey Pat lost her beloved Patricia Ann Bonora and records for the husband, Ike. After Doobie Brothers and called them friends. some time, she moved in with her son and Every night at dinner, she would have a daughter-in-law, Jon and Lisa, while just new story to tell. down the street were her other son and Pat later married Isaac “Ike” Bonora, daughter-in-law, Wayne and Lauri. a local Nursery Grower, with whom she “Bonora” page 19 spent many blissful years traveling the
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World’s Biggest Garage Sale Successful Again APTOS — The highly anticipated “World’s Biggest Garage Sale” held by Twin Lakes Church in Aptos may or may not be the world’s largest, but this year’s was the most successful ever,
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“Bonora” from page 16 She spent many years adoring and spoiling her grandchildren, enjoying their many birthdays, and treasuring precious Christmas mornings with the entire family. Pat also enjoyed hosting the occasional friend or family visitor from Oregon, Italy, and many other places. She loved telling stories of her wondrous travels throughout Asia, Australia, and Europe. With many experiences to choose from, she was a brilliant storyteller. One of her favorite pastimes was telling family the stories of how she acquired cherished items throughout her adventures. Pat
“Cowell Beach” from page 12 Since that work was completed last summer, Cowell Beach experienced a 50% drop in the number of beach postings and the number of water quality samples exceeding State standards dropped to 22% from 59% (2016 compared to 2015). very thankful for the contributions of the Cowell Beach Working Group and that measures into place that will improve water quality.” To continue this progress, the Cowell Working Group is developing a technical
“Reading By Design” from page 11 We’ll have light snacks, acrobatic storytellers Nikki Borodi & Link Zampino, face painting, a Tales to Tails booth, crafts, and a kids-only book sale. All kids who particireceive a free book at the festival book sale. This year’s Summer Reading Program
and Ike’s life passion was traveling, and they were fortunate enough to see many places in the world. Pat kept a bookshelf in her room with many frames of loved ones who had passed. Peacefully and happily, she now joins her “wall of angels.” She was preceded in death At Pat’s request, there will be no formal service. Donations can be made in Pat’s name to Randall Morgan Collections and Santa Cruz Natural History Initiative by visiting http://norriscenter.ucsc.edu/support-us/ and selecting Randall Morgan Insect Collection. Special thanks to her caregivers, Christina Baca and Arlyn Largeteau.
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Bummer list are adjacent to wharfs along the coast of California, the City will reach out to them to see what is working and not “Any improvement is good, but we need to do more,” added Nik StrongCvetich, Executive Director of Save the Waves and facilitator of the Cowell Beach Working Group. “We hope to build upon our modest success, and once and for all
theme, Reading By Design, celebrates our ability to create wonders from our imaginations. From arts and crafts, to science and technology, we invite the entire county to spend the summer discovering a wide range of fun and educational experiences. Participants may sign up in person at any branch Library, on the Bookmobile, or online at bit.ly/ SCPL-SummerReading.
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Women in Business
Women in Leadership W omen have the ability to process a lot of information thus allowing them to see the big picture and details simultaneously, then empower them to motivate through inspiration rather than with domination and control. These abilities and attitudes can create a Looking at entrepreneurship and leadership, women are making great strides in owned by women. Thus, female-owned enterprises have an economic impact on our
However, even though this is good news, the failure rate is high with 66% of
years. What factors can lead to a greater
Here are seven talents to develop for creating success: Mental Attitude — Have a positive outlook and turn your fears into your teachers and your weaknesses into your strengths. Taking Control of Your Life — Have the willingness to identify your strengths,
your weaknesses and taking personal responsibility for your life. Leadership Skills — Develop the tools and skills to you will need to manage things such as time, energy, money, and communication. In addition, work on the organizational skills to make it all happen. Flexibility — Be patient and deal with the inevitable changes that business and life will bring, while staying focused to your vision of the organization. Perseverance — Stay the course even through hard times. Having the ability to remain committed and believe in yourself and your business, regardless of the circumstances. Relationship Building — Give up doing it all alone. Have the ability to create alliances that will mentor, support and grow your enterprise. Emotional and Social Awareness — Have the ability to feel your emotions and communicate them in a healthy way as needed. Cultivate a healthy mental attitude. Get rid of the old patterns and habits of self-condemnation – those core beliefs and thoughts that kept telling you that you lack value or the truth; that you are a unique creation with unique talents and that you are ready to learn something new.
Having a healthy mental attitude also means believing in yourself and being dependable. Can you keep your word commitments you know you will keep. Your mental attitude is like a muscle you need to build. Getting out of the habit of self-condemnation takes practice. Notice the areas of your life that create in you an attitude of frustration, disappointment, fear or anger. Change to the new attitude of looking for a positive answer or response that you want to develop. Over time, the new mind-set will become your habitual way of interacting with the world around you and become your new worldview.
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Remembering D-Day — The 6th of June 1944 By Edita McQuary
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ville teacher Esther Jessee, daughter of Lt. Edward Johnson and his wife, Lei Johnson,
Frank Nigro, local businessman with a family naval history, called the meeting to order with the pledge
living on Oahu during the attack on Pearl Harbor, welcomed veterans and guests. She and her
Pastor Glenn Johnson of Santa Cruz gave the invocation which was followed by introductions. Attendees included Gary Sorenson and his sister Ingrid Larsen, son and daughter of the late Erick Sorenson, founder of the local Pearl
On that day in 1944 more than 166,000 Canadian, as well as troops from Australia, Belgium, Free France, Czechoslovakia, Greece, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway and Poland — landed on the France. These were the Allied Forces and this was the beginning of the end for Germany’s Nazi regime. Freedom is not free. “The cost in lives soldiers were killed or wounded but their to begin the slow, hard slog across Europe, to defeat Adolf Hitler’s crack troops.”*
overhead during the attack. Their father was a yeoman on the U.S.S. Indianapolis which fortunately was deployed out of Pearl Harbor that fateful day. She is the last of the local Pearl Harbor survivors and has been instrumental in keeping up the tradition of Pearl Harbor Survivors meeting on December 7th each year commemorating the day.
passed away in 2010. World War II veterans were retired local teacher Gene Johnson, who served in Burgess, who fought in the Battle of the Bulge in Europe. They have some interesting stories.
history teacher Jim Hagan commented how amazing it was that more than three times the current population of Watsonville stormed the beaches of Normandy that fateful day. Pastor Johnson related how in World War I his father ’s ship was torpedoed and he and his fellow mates bailed for hours before they were rescued.
Women’s Auxiliary Corps to teach pilots to A small group of people, but some very moving accounts of historical and personal events — a reminder of what America did for the world by winning the war in 1945. *www.army.mil/d-day
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SqCWD Open House
Thursday, July 20 from 4:30 – 7 p.m.
By Melanie Mow Schumacher, Associate Manager Soquel Creek Water District
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ne of our primary organizational goals at Soquel Creek Water District is community engagement and outreach. This involves fostering relationships and open communication with our customers and the community-atlarge through our website, on the phone, at community meetings and events, inFacebook and NextDoor, and at your home or business. As a local public agency, the District values community input and partnerships that help increase water awareness, conservation and the challenges we face with an overdrafted water basin and seawater intrusion. A primary goal of the District is to develop a supplemental water supply to replenish our basin and make it sustainable by 2040. One of the four options we are currently evaluating is the Pure Water Soquel Project that would use advanced water water for replenishing the groundwater basin and protecting against seawater intrusion.
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Water Soquel Project: We are currently conducting environmental review and a revised Notice of Preparation (NOP) is being recirculated which reopens the Environmental Impact period for public comment. Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) that requires state and local agencies to impacts of their actions and to avoid or mitigate those impacts, if feasible. The new NOP addresses the changes to the project components that have occurred over the last six months: eliminating raw/untreated wastewater as a source water option and includes evalufacility sites (Soquel Creek Water District’s Headquarters/West Annex site, Chanti-
cleer/Soquel Ave. site, and the Santa Cruz Wastewater Treatment Facility site). scoping period begins June 22, 2017 and closes at 5 p.m. on July 22, 2017. A scoping meeting will be held on July 12 from Church. We hope that you will join us for this public scoping meeting. Comments from this scoping period as well as the one held previously (November 2016 – January For information, visit: www.soquelcreekwater.org/purewatersoquel District Open House: Part of our outreach plan this year includes our Community Education Series. This 4-part series has given community members the opportunity to tour District facilities you only normally get to see from behind a
Dr. evening of learning and refreshments. There will be eight learning stations set up street-fair style: our groundwater model in action, learn about the groundwater basin, seawater intrusion, supplemental water supply options being evaluated, and make an edible aquifer (ice
servation District tions about your bill, sign up for e-billing or automatic payment
the District Open House. It will take place
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Community News
Recycling Green Waste for County By Noel Smith SANTA CRUZ COUNTY — The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors will be making a decision at their June 27 meeting on what company to select for the county’s cost as the bids are within 5% of each other. Here are some of the issues concerning the selection. been doing the job for the county for the past 21 years. Its local operations are the Ben Lomond Transfer Station within the County and they currently employ 20 county residents.
Waste trucking will increase the county’s carbon footprint trips) per work day by big rigs which adds up to about 4,000 additional trips per year on Hwy 1. Concern is rising in the community about the possibility that an established company with over two decades cling, along with its services and its workforce could be lost if the award is given to KDC. A number of prominent members of the community have seen it important enough to speak out on the subject. has been a positive member of our community. They have literally made hundreds of donations to area schools and charitable groups. Why in the world would the County want to replace a
100% recycled material processed by planting soils, compost, a variety of mulches and wood chips. Products are made from leaves, brush, tree trimare collected and used locally cling contract is the Keith Day Company/Gabilan Ag Services (KDC) located in Salinas. They currently do not have a presence in Santa Cruz County. They will, with its
and composting. KDC/Gabilan Ag Services supplies a variety of construction materials, soil amendments and composts to contractors, landscapers, farmers, vineyards, landscapers throughout California. Concerns have been raised about the loss of local jobs is awarded to KDC. One estimate says that KDC’s Green
“Wharf to Wharf 2017” from page 13 as a rite of passage. Others run it year after year just because it’s fun. It’s estimated that the 20,000 Wharf To Wharf visitors spend more than nine million dollars locally. With Success Comes Celebrity hile most come for sun, fun, and
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work in the community.” — Shaz Roth, President/CEO Pajaro Valley Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture custom organic mulches and quality compost from our yards to be used locally and stay in our County. Ecologically, outside company to truck these clean organic materials clear out of Santa Cruz County doesn’t make any sense. In fact, it is downright environmentally backwards! Please talk with — Lowell Hurst, Watsonville City Councilman & former Mayor “This is crazy! Just who are these bureaucrats to rec-
to test their mettle against the best. The roll of past champions numbers several Olympic stars. The largest summer event of its kind on the West Coast, Wharf to Wharf receives broad print and electronic media attention being broadcast live on radio, by cable television on race day evening.
“SqCWD” from page 22 by the Coastal Watershed Council and City of Capitola) – Kids play the permeability challenge, aquifer cornhole game and pledge to save water!
into the Community Water Plan, and get a tour of the new Education Trailer
be available to chat and answer questions
ommend that we hire an out-of-county contractor to hijack ilies by losing their jobs and possibly even their homes. on Highway 1. We must protect our environment by not adding thousands of big-rig truck trips. Call your County Supervisor. It’s urgent that your voice is heard!” — Ari Parker, Bradley Elementary School Teacher If you are interested in the importance of selecting the county’s Green Waste Recycling contractor, contact your County Supervisor (831-454-2200) before the June 27 meeting: John Leopold, 1st District, Email: john.leopold@co.santa-cruz. ca.us – Zach Friend 2nd District, Email: zach.friend@co.santacruz.ca.us – Ryan Coonerty 3rd District, Email: ryan.coonerty@ santacruzcounty.us – Greg Caput 4th District, Email: greg. caput@co.santa-cruz.ca.us – Bruce McPherson 5th District, Email: bruce.mcpherson@co.santa-cruz.ca.us
It is highlighted in all running industry publications as one of the top races in America. Everyone’s a Winner
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that people of all ages enjoy. Between the thrilling views of the Santa Cruz and Capitola Coastline, stellar local bands and music, and familiar faces cheering
participants along the route, each year’s race is unforgettable. The Race is produced and administered by Wharf to Wharf Race, Inc., a California
sports in general and the running community in particular.
Join us for a H20 taste test challenge, the ribbon cutting of our new education trailer, and the award ceremony for Turf you, your family and friends there!
the importance of infrastructure, tour learn how the well works, and how water is cleaned we monitor the quality of water, what we test for, and see the 2016 water quality report
As always, if you have any questions about this month’s topic, our Community Water Plan, or anything else related to Soquel Creek Water District, feel free to contact Melanie Mow Schumacher at melanies@ soquelcreekwater.org or 831-475-8501 x153 and visit www.soquelcreekwater.org. Capitola Soquel Times / July 2017 / 23
Community News
Summer Safety
Keep You and Your Family Safe and Healthy SANTA CRUZ COUNTY — Summer is a great time repellent containing active ingredients with EPA approval as repellents for the skin or clothes.
summer, children in our community die or are injured from drowning. For adults and children alike, additional risks include heat-related illnesses, diseases from bug bites, and injuries from falls. Drowning is a leading cause of unintentional death in tentional injury death for people of all ages. Between 2012
Injury From Falls Each year emergency departments treat adults and children for falls at home and on the playground. Did you know that one in three older Americans falls every injuries for people aged 65+.
“We just want people to be safe and healthy,” said
ground equipment are safe, soft, and well maintained.
drowning death is devastating. Even when a person survives a near drowning, there may be serious injury. These injuries can result in serious neurological damage and sig-
hazards, such as stairs, playground equipment, and even upstairs windows.
Whether you pull an unconscious person from the water or see someone suddenly keel over and become
falls and programs and services that can help, especially if you are over 65 years of age.
you are able to do so without leaving the scene. Otherwise, send someone else, and concentrate on the victim by using either Chest Compression Cardio Pulmonary
To avoid summer injuries and illness, following simple Summer Safety Tips can make this time of year memorable for summer fun and not for a trip to the hospital.
resuscitation. Knowing how to safely perform these methods of resuscitation is important for anyone spending time in and around water. For those situations when a person does not have a
Summer Safety Tips ater Safety. For children ages 1 to 4 years, swimming pools pose the greatest risk. It is important to make safety a priority in and around the water.
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Other Tips or other vehicle, even if the windows are cracked open child from taking a dangerous tumble apply every two hours.
to survive until an emergency vehicle arrives. alarms.
double or even triple a person’s chance of survival.”
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Prevent Insect Bites rotect yourself and your family by preventing bites and diseases, like West Nile virus, which can be trans-
Showcases at Veterans Memorial Building On August 4 experiences unique to their service that,
SANTA CRUZ — Front St, Santa Cruz, has been an asset to they earned during their service and to the community providing rental space for many educational and cultural organizations and activities. To strengthen the relationship local veterans and the broader community, of Trustees is hosting an event on August
assisting with the coordination of this event said, “This venue will serve as a platform to educate the general public on the resources available to veterans, the positive contributions of veterans in the community, and the many potential uses of munity space.” Board of Trustees President Stoney Brook stated, “This First Friday event is extremely compatible with the mission
Coinciding with the First Friday Art and non-veteran artists who will have the opportunity to present their art and music. 24 / July 2017 / Capitola Soquel Times
reintegrate our veterans back into our community in a positive manner.” Board member stated, “The veteran community in particular has stories and
Friday is a perfect avenue for our comtheir stories, their voices, their emotions, and their innermost intimate feelings with their works of art. This can not only bridge the gap between the civilian and military populations, this can bring about true artistic healing.” The planning team is excited about the opportunity to bring veterans and non-veterans together to create an engaging and inspiring event. Through cooperation of various veterans’ organizations and community members, the team hopes to bring the community together in new ways.
This event provides an opportunity for the community to rediscover the asset of the a wealth of artistic performance. First Friday authentic expression, social opportunity, and inspirational festivities.
Community News
Our Yosemite Adventure
International Students, Inc. The further we go, the closer we get By Peggy Pollard
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s our ISI Santa Cruz hikers struggled
at the top rock, cheering and clapping each victorious arrival. The last hikers up the
dad from China. They tried to not freak out as they clung to the safety top, still soaking wet from the roaring waterfall’s mist. But once they stepped across the ledge and saw the sloping down to the falls edge, their faces broke into a big grin. This moment made it all feel worthwhile — It’s not easy to get 12 top-notch UCSC international scholars to take a research projects. Our ISI Bay Area team, and Barbara Gaskell and I from Santa Cruz spent weeks of prayer, planning, and a weekend of tour guiding with many unex-
But Yosemite is famous, dependably awesome every year. So we feel privileged to be their trusted guides to share this magical spot in the universe.
had climbed up the path herself, holding her mom & dad’s hands, but on her own legs, not being carried. Then, she thought it was such fun getting wet from the waterfall, she said she wanted to hike with us to the top of the second waterfall too — Nevada Falls, a six-mile round trip with very steep elevation. And she did! Her, father, a postdoctoral researcher, later shared his family’s story with our ISI
For UCSC ISI contact Peggy Pollard, International Students, Inc ppollard@ isionline.org For more information about International Students Inc. visit http:// www.isionline.org
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he was hesitant about coming. But the trip deeply moved him. He had been working so hard the last few years focused on his important research work in France and UCSC that he had hardly spent any time with his daughter since she was born. Spending the weekend with his wife (also a UCSC postdoc researcher) and daughter was a big turnaround for him. He said that on the trail, he had felt so tired that he didn’t want to go if it weren’t for us encouraging him. Then seeing his daughter happily climb both waterfalls amazed him. Our ISI weekend had really brought him close with his family, he said. He later told me he now wants to go on ISI events every month! His wife also asked a lot of spiritual questions over the weekend with her home hosts and with us, about Christianity and the Bible -- an open door for a new adventure to explore spiritual places even better than Yosemite.
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28. Expunge 30. Catching like a cowboy 35. ____ ‘n’ Andy 37. Trash containers, e.g. 39. Of war and sea? 40. It wasn’t built in a day 41. Happily ever when? 43. Car with a bar 44. Loud noise 46. Dublin land 47. Lecherous look 48. Lampoon 50. Pouches 52. Not sweet, as in wine 53. Plant anchor 55. Brown truck delivery company 57. *Traditional July 4th meal 60. *Fire____ 64. Filthy dough 65. Bird word
67. Tee off 68. Enclose in a recess 69. Big coffee server 70. Dine at home 71. Shakespeare’s metrical unit 72. Hi-____ 73. Type of wheat 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
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"7 26. ____ ____ or a spy Tennis’ Steffi Denote as “PG,” e.g. 27. *____ candle 29. *”____, Liberty Children’s author and the pursuit of Blyton Happiness” “The best laid schemes o’ mice an’ 31. ____ Mall, London men gang aft ____” 32. Like a Harvard building? Foursome 33. Name-chooser Cain’s brother 34. *Old ____ *Like a dog 36. Seal with a kiss and Rapidly do this Type of cabinetry joint
38. Plural of serum 42. Happen again 45. Patient’s bed 49. Interesting person, acronym 51. Queen of these 54. Happen 56. Junk yard stuff 57. Wild feline 58. Ballistic missile acronym 59. Dungeness, e.g. 60. Flipside of pros 61. Flying toy 62. Reagan’s reference to Russian “empire” 63. As opposed to own 64. Hula girl’s flower 66. Metal-bearing rock © Statepoint Media
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County Receives $21M Grant to Help Vulnerable Groups By Zach Friend, County Supervisor 2nd District
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anta Cruz County’s Health Services Agency (HSA) received a
Whole Person Care Pilot grant program from the state. The grant program funds locally based initiatives that coordinate physical health, behavioral health, and tiple health care systems, and often have continued poor outcomes. The locally funded pilot program, called “Cruz to Health-Data Connect,” will target up to 1,000 unduplicated adult individuals over the life of the pilot project in the next few years. These are local who: Have repeated incidents of avoidable emergency room use, hospital admissions, crisis and acute psychiatric hospitalizations, or nursing facility placement; and/or Have mental illness and have been in long-term locked treatment facility Have two or more chronic health disorders involving medications pre-
scribed from categories that represent high-cost chronic health conditions Are currently experiencing homelessness; and/or are at risk of homelessness and require intensive supportive housing supports to live in the community due to their mental illness, substance use disorder, and cooccurring health conditions. The goal of the County’s project is to combine several evidence-based ciently provide care to individuals with a mental illness, substance use disorder, and co-occurring health condition who are homeless or are at risk for homelessness in the community. The project is designed to support participants to live in the least restrictive setting and improve their behavioral health and other health condition outcomes, reduce costly hospitalizations and visits to the emergency department and more. Through systematic coordination among public and private entities, these grants identify target populations, share
to provide independent living skillsdata between systems, coordinate care in building and social engagement for real time, and evaluate individual and popcommunity integration to the indiulation health progress. The goal is to make viduals living in their homes or other a true and measurable impact on their lives community placements. while reducing costs to the system of serHousing rentals will be provided using vices this population consumes. To address the needs of this population, traditional funding through federal programs four key components were incorporated administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, ‘Shelter into HSA’s model: A multidisciplinary team which will include mental vouchers. Funds from health clinicians, The goal of the County’s the grant for rental and primary care project is to combine several security deposits will be clinicians, occuevidence-based approaches to available and a master pationaltherapists, leasing program on provide care to individuals behalf of the program medical assiswith a mental illness, substance use disorder, and co-occurring participants, that desigtants, housing health condition who are outreach peer homeless or are at risk for entity to acquire and homelessness in the community. hold the lease for the managers. apartments. Clients Assistance in locating and securing housing and will receive a variety of services and intervenin-home supports and services from tions, including housing transition assistance, housing management and supports and peer the multidisciplinary team. An integrated health model that will support services. Improving outcomes for this vulallow in-home remote access monitoring and care for participants. By providing electronic remote access County is committed to improving the lives monitoring devices in the home, the of all in our community. Securing funding behavioral health data back to nursing
implementing evidenced-based practices that improve outcomes and reduce costs for
that information to the treatment team real time with the individual. Inclusion of family members and peers trained in the evidence-based practice of Intentional Peer Support 26 / July 2017 / Capitola Soquel Times
As always, I’d love to hear your thoughts. Feel free to call me at 454-2200 with any questions or comments you have on this or anything else.
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Business Profile
Tasty Gumbos, Jambalayas and Po’ Boy Sandwiches in Capitola By Jessica Johnson
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hen you think of Louisiana,
you think of is the food — spicy, hearty food meant to bring friends and family together over a steaming pot of jam-
serves up tasty gumbos, jambalayas and po’ boy sandwiches right in Capitola. In fact, owners Chad and Aurelia Glassley place (between Kinko’s and Bed, Bath and Beyond) for over two years. Dedicated to making all their authentic dishes
(including vegetarian) in a fast, casual environment. Owner and Chef Chad Glassley grew up in Fort Wayne Indiana, and when I asked him how he ended up serving Cajun creole stews in Santa Cruz, he had to credit his wife, Aurelia. Aurelia is an Aptos High when he was the chef at the Plaza Bistro and she was working up north. While they met in California, eventually they moved back to Chad’s home state of Indiana where Chad worked as a chef at a country club and Aurelia earned her nursing degree. One of their favorite spots to go out to dinner with friends was a Cajun place that only served “stews” - like jambalayas and gumbos. It may well have been over a steaming bowl of goodness and a New Orleans Abita
beer, who knows, but the idea of bringing a similar restaurant back to Aurelia’s home town was born. “We thought that if we ever moved back to Santa Cruz this was a good concept,” recalled Chad, smiling at the memory. The thought stuck to their ribs, like a good bowl of stew will, and they spent time researching their idea which, fortunately for them, required trips to New Orleans to taste test, train their palates, and pick
of southern soul food. Although born a mid-western boy, Chad had already spent years in the South, as his desire to make a career in the food industry led him to attend Johnson and Wales culinary school in South Carolina. His when he was in high school and took a job at an Italian restaurant called Casa D’ Angelo’s in Ft Wayne, “I just loved it, loved being a part of the business,” said Glassley. Glassley’s love of food — and the business of food - have been put to good use over the last two and a half years. Since he and Aurelia decided the time was right to move back to her hometown and make their Cajun dream come true, it has been full steam ahead.
Initially, the Grassley’s were looking in downtown Santa Cruz. They had diligently prepared their business plan and place running errands when, on his way to Kinko’s to get the business plan printed and bound, he walked past an empty retail space. It was the former home of an ice cream shop — and the future home of
started a fundraising campaign on the crowdsourcing site Kickstarter. With the generous support of over 50 donors they were able to raise more than their goal
mom sewed the custom burlap curtains that hang on the walls, while her dad onade and Louisiana iced tea and Aurelia painted the walls while daughter Josie supervised. Josie has since been joined by brothers Everett and Warren.
have been letting les bons temps rouler ever since. “We’ve been in business for just over two and a half years and we continue to grow, learn and improve every day,” said Grassley. With a full menu, including their pork Po’ Boy topped with Cole slaw —
on getting the restaurant up and running which meant, according to one of Auremade seemingly endless phone calls, emails and meetings, learned about city requirements and county licenses, blueprints, hood specs, health regulations and trash schedules.” essential to opening the restaurant, it wasn’t the only support they received. Aurelia’s parents both helped out with getting the new restaurant open. Aurelia’s
the uninitiated, beignets are warm French doughnuts, made to order and covered with a hefty dusting of powdered sugar, and yes, they are as good as they sound. Roux Dat is open Tuesday through Sunday (Closed Monday) and is located in the Brown Ranch Marketplace. You can see their menu at www.rouxdatcajuncreole.com and follow them on Facebook. Capitola Soquel Times / July 2017 / 27
Community Calendar Announcements
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has been abused or neglected. If you would like to participate friendly free 12 step support group in the next Advocate training with the solution. Teens and adults contact cita@casaofsantacruz. welcome. It will be held in the org or (831) 761-2956
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8:15 a.m., Valley Gardens Golf Course, 263 Mt. Herman Rd., Scotts Valley
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Invisible/Alienated Grandparents Support Group
2:30 - 4 p.m., Christ Lutheran someone else’s addiction. Please Church, 10707 Soquel Drive, Aptos Mixer Co-Hosted by Cork & ed by Dr. Pat Hanson author join us at our Sunday evening Fork, Beach House Rentals, meeting at Sutter Hospital (Sutter of Invisible Grandparents: Leave a Legacy of Love Whether and Monet Salon You Can Be There or Not this will 5 – 7 p.m., 312 Capitola Avenue, Helpline: 831-291-5099 or Capitola Village contact saveyoursanity@aol.com. be a safe structured environment ix and mingle with business Visit our Northern California for sharing stories if you so owners, professionals, and website for meeting listings in our choose, and learning healthy community members. Enjoy area and region: www.naranon- ways to deal with separation from anyone. Co-sponsored california.org/norcal/meetings and networking. by Alienated Grandparents Capitola-Soquel Chamber of Anonymous www.AGA-FL. Commerce 831-475-6522. org a national organization $5 Capitola-Soquel Chamber Members $10 Non-members that provide information and support to grandparents who feel alienated or estranged to their Weekdays Wednesday July 12 grandchildren. CASA Orientations to Become Networking Lunch Questions: pat@invisiblegrand 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., Bargetto Advocates for Children parent.com (831) 601-9195 Winery, 3535 N. Main St., Soquel ASA empowers volunteers to uest Speaker: Laurie Hill, Tuesdays Begonia Festival President – Topic: Begonias Take a Bow. Business Debtors Anonymous foster care. Court appointed Enjoy a delicious lunch catered 5:15-6:30pm, Calvary Episcopal special advocates are everyday at the beautiful Bargetto Winery people that, with just a few hours a Church, Parish Hall, 532 Center overlooking Soquel Creek. week can have a lifetime of impact Street, Santa Cruz. e specifically focus on Hear about pertinent issues and for a child who has been abused or recovering from debting upcoming events, including the neglected. on one’s business. More info www.casaof Festival. Seating is limited. For more information: 831Advance registration is required. santacruz.org or call (831) 425-3272 761-2956 XT.102 Register online, or call the Capitola-Soquel Chamber at Felton Farmer’s Market First Mondays: 2-3 p.m., 831-475-6522 by July 7. $20 2.30–6.30 p.m., St John’s Church Capitola-Soquel Chamber of Comin Watsonville merce Members $25 Non-members Second Tuesdays: 5:30-7 p.m. in Felton 120 Russell Ave, Felton
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in Capitola Third Wednesdays: 5:30-7 p.m. second oldest market in Santa in Watsonville Cruz County. The market boasts a Third Thursdays: 2-3 p.m. in Santa Cruz and vegetables and artisan foods. Third Fridays: 12-1 p.m. in Aptos
Overeaters Anonymous
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and Hospice of Santa Cruz County invite you to attend a Caregiver Support Group for those caring for someone with a serious illness. Sunday July 23 When a loved one is seriWharf to Wharf Race ously ill, it can be a challenge Start time: 8:30 a.m. for the entire family. In this he best little road race in ongoing support group, we California! Thousands of will share stories, learn tools runners from across America and for coping and receive support around the globe return to Santa from people who care. Cruz, California for the annual Contact Hospice of Santa six-mile race to Capitola-by-the- Cruz County Grief Support Sea. Its scenic, seaside setting, Program. (831) 430-3078 perfect weather, and festive beach party atmosphere make it Overeaters Anonymous a favorite of casual joggers and 7:00pm-8:00pm, Soquel elite athletes alike. Congregational Church, 4951 Website: www.wharftowharf.com Soquel Dr.
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friendly free 12-step support group with the solution group with the solution. Teens and adults welcome. Includes compulsive overeating, anorexia and bulimia. Located in the Gazebo Room. Call 831-429-7906 if you have any questions
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Orientations to Become Advocates for Children 6 pm, 65 Nielson Street #121 Watsonville CA 95076 ASA volunteer Advocates
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specialized training. Court appointed special advocates are everyday people that, with just a few hours a week can have a lifetime of impact for a child who
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Dated Events
Bargetto Winery’s Thursday Night Music Series
Only in August Tuesday July 4 6 to 8 pm., Bargetto Winery, 3535 World’s Shortest Parade N Main St, Soquel dmission is Free, Light food is Aptos July 4th Celebration Starts at 7 a.m. available for purchase. njoy a pancake breakfast Call (831) 475-2258 for more before the parade and a party details. after! Enjoy breakfast in burger.’s
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from State Park Drive to Trout Park. The parade starts at 10 a.m. www.aptoschamber.com
the later start, an early evening outdoor animated motion picture (Angry Birds) for the kids. To close the evening and in line with the celebration of the 4th of July, we will Admission is free. Vehicles may park on the crosswind runway for $10.00.
Thursday July 20 & 27
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Starting at 1 p.m., Downtown Aptos Noon Toastmasters Watsonville! support group for adults grieving 12:00-1:00p.m. Rio Sands he Spirit of Watsonville’s 4th the death of a family member or Hotel, 116 Beach Drive of July parade proceeds down a friend. This group is a place ome join a dynamic, where you can share stories, learn supportive group of people to First Street. Thousands of tools for coping, and receive at all levels of experience from support from people who care. beginners to more advanced. people deep. Those wanting a front For more information, please call We’re here to help you discover row seat, place their chairs along (831) 430-3000. the route early in the morning of Everyone is welcome! the parade date. Those interested in Follow us on Facebook: Facebook. First & Third Fridays participating in the parade should com/AptosNoonToastmasters or Friday Shakespeare Club of submit an entry form soon after more info: (831) 236-1171 they are made available. Santa Cruz www.cityofwatsonville.org 10 am - noon, Peace United Second Wednesdays Church, 909 High Street his is the oldest women’s club Boulder Creek Parade Santa Cruz Sons in Retirement in Santa Cruz. The club meets Starting at 10 a.m. Monthly Meeting he parade starts at 10 a.m. Noon, Elks Lodge at 150 Jewell St. to study the life, works and on Highway 9 between his statewide group of retired times of William Shakespeare. men invites you to be our and insights, discuss history, and Avenue. guest at our monthly luncheon. You’ll meet kindred spirits, have universal themes found in his plays and writings. Old Fashioned Independence Day For more information please call 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. new from a top notch guest 831-684-2832 speaker. ravel back in time at Wilder Cost: $18. RSVP at 479-7096 Sundays July 4, to experience an Old Second and Fourth Wednesdays First Baptist Church Bible Study Fashioned Independence Day Wellness on the Cancer Journey 9:45 a.m: Bible Study orchard in front of the Highway 1 11 a.m.: Worship 11-12:30 pm, Old Soquel Plaza tunnel at 11:45 am to join the parade. 7565 Sunset Way, Aptos earn how to safely support Bring a musical instrument irst Baptist Church of Aptos your body and emotions or noisemaker, dress in early welcomes you to join their bible through the journey of Cancer study and worship every Sunday. 1900s costume. Activities include from diagnosis to softening the children’s crafts area, live big-band Call (831) 688-5842 for more impact of chemo, radiation, and music, living history demonstrainfo recovering well from surgery. We’ll address nausea, low raising. Food and drink available Overeaters Anonymous energy, weakness, digestion, for sale, or bring a picnic lunch. immune support, grief, stress and 9:05 a.m.-10:15 a.m., Sutter Maternity & Surgery Center, 2900 This event is appropriate for all more. ages. Feel free to bring your partner Chanticleer Ave., Santa Cruz Day-use parking fee is $10. vereaters Anonymous is a or care team to this free class. Free, Friendly 12-Step group Please come fed; water is “Fire in the Sky” Open House for those who have a problem available. 5 – 9:30 p.m., Municipal Airport, with food. Limited Seats. Please register all Watsonville. attendees on Eventbrite — Wellness Visit www.santacruzoa.org for his Open House event is on the Cancer Journey or call 831- current times and locations of an important part of the 254-3270 to RSVP. Address given other meetings, or call our Hotline at (831) 429-7906. upon registration receipt.
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met with teachers, parents, and students to ensure we produce exactly the play structure that is desired at each site. Input included the type of equipment for each play structure as well as the color scheme. Plans were submitted to the Division of State Architect (DSA) and approved. Oh, and say goodbye to those annoying little wood chips! Each play structure will be situated on a modern rubber surface. Replacing Portable Classrooms hile the play structures will be
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permanently on a concrete foundation (unlike our current portables). One of the main upsides to modular construction (as compared to traditional onsite construction) is that site meaning less disruption to the instructional process and it’s less weather-dependent. Prebuilt classrooms are then hauled on to the site. Construction of New Facilities hen can we start to expect
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Playroom / Toys Please simplify me, Pam! My kids have so day, and the mess is hard to manage.
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chance to show you all of this and more! Cocoa is year-old, spayed/female, English Spot mix rabbit To adopt your new friend, visit one of the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter locations, or their website at www.scanimalshelter.org Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter has two full-service, open-admission shelters: Santa Cruz Location (Public Entrance) Hours: Daily 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Wednesdays: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Watsonville Location Hours SCCAS Main line Animal Control After-Hours Emergency
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large, sturdy-sided basket or bin so that the toys can be dumped out, scattered all over style, into the bin for a pretty satisfying tidying up! Place pens, crayons, glue and scissors in a portable handled plastic toolbox, ready for little hands to take on the run, for paper and craft supplies. To keep your child focused on 1-2 toy types at a time, separate out Legos, Hot Wheels, Shopkins and blocks in their own out where to stash a bunch of hard plastic
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