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the amazing support of our community, we are on track to Janna Malizia, owner of Curves Aptos said the project cally impaired children. Her students were bright children with moderate to severe limitations that often kept them at home when they were not in school. Malizia strived to get But an outing to a playground was a massive undertaking involving one-on-one adult supervision and the necessity to literally carry the children to the playground. The children’s reactions to the thrilling slides and swings
make it possible for those same children and their parents to access the playground equipment on their own, increasing interaction, familiarity and empathy with children of all abilities. For more information or to support LEO’s Haven please visit www.santacruzplaygroundproject.org. Photos Credit: Tricia Potts
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twins Lauren and Evelyn Potts Oliver Potts, 6, who uses a wheelchair. Together they are the namesake for LEO’s Haven. Additional funds were raised at Curves’ open house, where drawings were made for items donated by Aptos and Soquel businesses. The Santa Cruz Playground Project, founded by the Potts family, is in the midst of a drive to raise an estimated $2 million in private funds needed to build the playground.
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abrillo Stage does it again, a musical that wins our hearts and our appreciation for all the talent on display. We were thrilled by the choreography, staging, costumes, the voices, the dancing and especially Gaston! The plot starts with an enchantress,
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hearted prince a rose in exchange for shelter. When he refuses, she transforms him into a beast and his servants into another and earns their love in return he and his servants will lose their humanity forever. Carmichael Blankenship as Gaston, the anti-hero with his self absorbed personality, plays the character with over-the-top exuberance and a wonderful voice that steals the show before his demise in the sidekick LeFou who takes some amazing falls, is played by Mike Saenz. Emily Marsilia, as Belle the Beauty, doesn’t fall for the advances of Gaston and sees him for the shallow (but boisterous) person he really is. Because she loves books and fairy tales about charming princes and happy endings and has a father, Maurice played by Richard Dwyer, who invents Mathew Taylor as the Beast must overcome his despair, bad temper and manners to win Belle’s heart. The servants in the Beast’s castle have been transformed by the same magic spell that made the prince a Beast, into objects that represent their former human responsibilities. Lumiere, played by Nick who has a habit of disobeying his master’s strict rules but the Beast often turns to him for advice. Megan Brown plays Babette, a
A Mathew Taylor (Beast) and Emily Mairi Marsilia (Belle) maid and Lumiere’s sweetheart who has been turned into a feather duster. Jordan Pierini plays Cogsworth the and Lumiere’s best friend, who is now… a clock. Joyce Michaelson is Mrs. Potts, the castle cook who has turned into a teapot while her son Chip, now a teacup, is played by Caleb Marchessault. A former opera singer and the castle’s authority over fashion is now a Wardrobe is played by Angela Cesena in one of the musicals most amazingly interesting costumes. This is one of the best family productions you’ll have the opportunity to see in this part of California. The costumes and musical arrangements (direct from Disney) and staging are truly memorable. The music conducted by Jon Nordgren, the choreography and direction by Janie Scott and the scenic design by Skip Epperson are all memorable. This is a great musical in which to introduce your children or grandchildren to live theater. You’ll never be too old or too young to enjoy Cabrillo Stage’s production of Beauty and the Beast.
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Oasis High School Distinguished Students T he following Oasis High School Distinguished Students were recognized at the June 22 Santa Cruz County
Oasis High School, located at Cabrillo College, is the early college high school program of the Santa Cruz County serves Santa Cruz County students who environment. Haley Azevedo — Cabrillo College Writing Award Winner, National Hispanic Recognition Award, Santa Cruz County 4H Council Scholarship. Haley will be a senior at Oasis, taking Cabrillo College courses and her goal is to attend Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. Tessa Belardi — Scholar/Athlete, trian Vaulting Competition. Tessa plans to Eden Conner — Virginia CommonStudent, Drawing. Eden is a continuing student at Oasis and will be concurrently enrolled at Cabrillo College. Natalia Del Carlo — Simultaneous completion of Community College transfer requirements and High School Diploma. Natalia plans on transferring to a 4-year college to study Biology and Psychology. Amalia DeMars — Fashion Teems Show Santa Cruz Selected Designer. Amalia is a continuing student at Oasis and will be concurrently enrolled at Cabrillo College.
From Left: Mikaela Kirkpatrick, Teacher - Dorrie Stallings, Tessa Belardi, Bianca Dotson, Deputy Superintendent of Schools - Faris Sabbah, Superintendent - Michael Watkins, Senior Director Alternative Education Programs - Johnny Rice, Sterling Magana, Thea Petrocelli, Haley Acevedo, Ella Tyler, Amalia DeMars, Kirin Khalsa, Eden Conner. Bianca Dootson — WSA, SCSSL Longboard Surfer. Bianca is a continuing student at Oasis and will be concurrently enrolled at Cabrillo College. Alex Jackson — Internship Program Research Participant. Alex is currently abroad through the Kennedy/Lugar YES Program. Kirin Khalsa — Cabrillo Writing Filmmaking Summer Institute Selected Student. Kirin is a continuing student at
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sexual abuse. We are currently forming new eight-week intensive therapy groups for survivors. Our goals are to empower those victimized by sexual abuse and to prevent sexual abuse of children and youth in our community. We provide a safe and supportive healing environment using a clientcentered process, supporting everyone to practice selfcompassion, speak your truth and show your emotions. We have groups in English and in Spanish for women, men, teens, mothers of survivors, partners of surWatsonville. Goals of the therapy groups are to break isolation, develop healthy coping skills, reduce shame, increase self-esteem, and build healthy boundaries. Healing is facilitated using writing, meditation, expressive arts, guided imagery and individual turns in a group setting.
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This exhibition was created with the Foster Youth Museum and MAH’s Creative Community Committee (C3) — a group of over 100 local foster youth, artists, and youth advocates. Revealing what happens in foster care and concrete ways to support child welfare today, this is more than a moving exhibition– it is a powerful platform for dialogue and action in Santa Cruz County.
life, Coco Lazenby worked in community gardens, participated in beach cleanups, collected jeans for homeless teens, and raised money to support a number of worthy causes. After she was killed at age 12 in a car accident, her parents started Live Like Coco to keep her spirit alive in the community she loved.
Now, the Live Like Coco Foundation provides thousands of Santa Cruz kids with free books as well as funding scholarships to extra-curricular activities. We also support projects that keep kids healthy, as well as organizations protecting our county’s amazing natural spaces so kids can play and explore together.
All kids should be able to grow up healthy and with the opportunity to pursue their dreams. This is something Coco believed. And now, the Live Like Coco Foundation is dedicated to the pursuit of the same goal.
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Garbage Bag — Instead of suitcases, foster youth are often given trash bags to transport their belongings from placement to placement. For one youth, garbage bags evoke memories of shame. “The clear ones were the worst, because you could see through them.” She remembers holding her most prized possessions tightly in her arms, so they wouldn’t get damaged or lost if the bag ripped. Capitola Soquel Times / August 2017 / 9
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SANTA CRUZ — Jerry Nelson, a pioneering astronomer known for his innovative designs for advanced telescopes, died June 10. A professor emeritus of astronomy and
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astrophysics are legendary, and we will all for many years to come. He was a wonderful colleague and mentor
Nelson conceived the revolutionary segsaid. mented mirror design Much of Nelson’s of the Keck Observaearly research was in tory’s twin 10-meter the area of high-energy telescopes, and he physics and astrodeveloped new techphysics. He analyzed niques to fabricate and the results of particle control the mirror segJerry Nelson accelerator experiments ments. Each telescope has an array of 36 hexagonal segments, and studied high-energy astrophysical phenomena such as pulsars using innosurface. This design has since been used vative astronomical instruments of his own for other large ground-based telescopes, design. Nelson presented the concepts that led and the next-generation James Webb Space Telescope also has a segmented primary to segmented-mirror telescopes in a series of papers and technical reports starting in mirror design. Nelson also played an important role in the development of adaptive optics Terry Mast and Gary Chanan. The largest telescopes at that time had technology, which sharpens the images from ground-based telescopes by cor- been fashioned by polishing a single glass ‘blank’ to the requisite precision of a small fraction of the wavelength of visible light. atmosphere. As founding director of the Center In order to maintain that surface, the polfor Adaptive Optics, a National Science ished mirrors had to be very thick and were
A drawing of the Thirty Meter Telescope therefore heavy, which was a problem for larger mirrors. Nelson’s idea was to create a single, high-precision optical surface by supporting individual hexagonal mirrors in Making this concept a reality required a series of innovative ideas for fabrication, measurement, and control of the mirror segments. Nearly twice the diameter and four times the light-gathering capacity of the previous largest ground-based telescopes, the twin Keck Telescopes had an enormous impact on astronomy and astrophysics research. seen as one of the major turning points in telescope technology and one that opened the path to much larger telescopes on the ground and in space in the coming
Cruz. Bolte, who serves on the TMT Board of Directors, said the TMT’s 30-meter primary mirror design is essentially a scaled up version of the Keck primary mirrors. stroke in 2011, Nelson physical limitations but remained deeply engaged in TMT design derful colleague. His endless curiosity always 10 / August 2017 / Capitola Soquel Times
pushed the scientists around him to think more deeply, and his persistence and continued excellence after his stroke were A symposium to honor Nelson was already planned for July 13 and 14 in Santa Cruz, featuring talks by many of the eminent astronomers who worked with him over the years. The gathering will now serve as a memorial celebration of his life, Born near Los Angeles, Nelson earned an undergraduate degree from the California Institute of Technology, worked for more than a decade at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and earned a Ph.D. before moving to Santa Cruz. No cause of death was given. Nelson is survived by his wife, sister, two children
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Museum. His incredible spotless must-see workshop is included. League members and other people who support the Santa Cruz Symphony and love cars will also enjoy celebrating a little early this year. You will be entertained by the famous Zicke-Zack German band dressed in lederhosen playing polkas and drinking songs while you savor grilled Brats and a luscious picnic meal. Beer or wine is — of course! — also included. The whole family is welcome and admission is free for youngsters under 12;
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t’s natural to pack all you can into those few precious summer months, but inevitably they’re gone before you know it. As summer vacations, sleepovers and outdoor grilling come to a close, it’s time to start thinking about going back to school. vacation bills when you realize you need to budget and pay for your child’s school supplies, clothing and other related school expenses. In a recent survey conducted by
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kids have outgrown or even musical instruments their children no longer play. This can lead to some serious money-saving deals. 3. Tap your coin jar. With rising school costs, the old saying that every penny counts really is true. You can literally put this into practice by collecting all the loose change around your house or tucked away in your coin jar and bringing it to a Coinstar kiosk. At the
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when getting them ready for school, especially for back-to-school clothes. Choosing quality basics such as a jacket, skirt, sweater or jeans that can be combined with other clothing in your child’s closet will reduce the need for quantity purchases. In addition, consignment stores and online retailers are very popular and
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2017 Wharf To Wharf Results T eshome Mekonen hill into Capitola barely ahead of Kenya’s Simion Chirchir to Wharf annual six-mile road race from Santa Cruz to Capitola. Kenyans Silas Kipruto isaac Mukundi earns $4,000 for his victory, 2nd is $3,000 for Chirchir,
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is partnering again with the Scotts Valley Cops ‘N Rodders Car show that guarantees fun for the whole family to enjoy! on Saturday, the Scotts Valley Police Department will escort the parade of classic cars that will begin at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and will cruise along through the Capitola esplanade up to the beautiful Skypark in Scotts Valley. To celebrate the Chamber’s 60th Anniversary we Airstreams and Tear Drop Trailers along with the 100+ vintage classic cars to peruse with morning mimosas to celebrate 60 years! Award-winning wineries being feaPartage Winery, Skov Winery, Armitage Wines, 37th Parallel, Hallcrest Vineyards, Surf City Ciders, Pelican Ranch Winery,
Wargin Wines and Heart O’ the Mountain. Microbreweries and Ciders that will be cretion Brewing, Santa Cruz Ale Works, New Bohemia Brewing, Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing, Rider Cider, Pour Taproom, Corralitos Brewing Co. and Otis McCallister’s Live entertainment will be performing throughout the Tribute Band, The Joint Chiefs, Aftershock, Ribsys Nickel, Santa Cruz Circus Arts, and more! Sunday is Bring-Your-Dog Day! Phil Gomez of KSBW will be present to participate as the contest emcee for the amusing and entertaining pet/owner look alike, pet costume, and tricks competition. Dog adoptions from Peace of Mind Dog Rescue and useful dog resource information. demonstration. The enormous Kids Fun Zone will feature Spider Mountain climbing tower with a giant vertical drop slide, petting
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County Moves Forward With Solar Initiative
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of its energy usage at the facilities, and the Simpkins Family Swim Center will be 100 percent solar-powered.
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Nine Fulbright Scholars from 20th Congressional District and emerging leaders around the globe. Each year, over
WASHiNGTON — Congressman Jimmy Panetta announced that nine outstanding individuals from California’s 20th Congressional District received Fulbright awards during the 2016-2017 academic year.
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Aromas Day: Sunday, August 27 O n the last Sunday in August something very special takes over the small central coast village of Aromas. It’s the biggest day of the year, as all the streets are closed and the center of
day on the Main Stage, and the main street is lined with vendor booths selling all manner of artful and crafty items. Visit the food court for tasty treats, and your purchases will delight your taste
entertainment and activities for young and old alike. The day begins with an old-fashioned pancake breakfast at the Aromas Grange Hall from 7 to 11 a.m. with eggs, pancakes,
like the scouts, 4H, soccer club, and Anzar High School ASB. The Town Square Park is a lovely place to enjoy your lunch while for sale by the renowned Aromas Hills
and juice for just $6. There is free music all Aztec Dancers and a blessing by local Ohlone elders to start the day, followed youthful sounds of local band Somerled, Mariachi Hermanos Muratalla, and then, after the big parade at 2 p.m., the rockin’ Mike Miller band takes the stage and plays until 4 p.m. to close out the day on a high note. A short walk down the street takes you to the Kids’ Zone, and a second stage with free entertainment just for kids, featuring musical acts and Doug Hofkins, the
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a petting zoo, too! Climb the rock wall, play games, and while kids play, moms and dads can check out the very cool classic car show. As if all that were not enough, Aromas Day is also a BIG garage sale day throughout the town. Down the main street
But there’s more! All around town folks will have yard sales galore, so wear your walking shoes and bring the family. It’s a delightful Day in the Country. is free; parking is by donation with a free wagon-ride shuttle from parking lot to town and back. Follow the signs to the parking lot.
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anta Cruz Neighbors, Inc. is encouraging the residents of Santa Cruz to
Neighbors’ City-wide Block Parties, to be held Sunday, September 24 anytime from Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz Police Department, Fire Department and other City Departments visit Neighbors that day. Applications of party sponsors for this year’s Santa Cruz Neighbors’ Night Out, an event celebrating community are now being accepted. Santa Cruz Neighbors, Inc. is asking for neighbors, Block Leaders, Neighborhood Watch Liaisons, apartment/ condo complex leaders, mobile home park neighbors and/or block captains to be a plan a block party with your neighbors. This event seeks to unite neighbors one block at a time, by creating an opportunity for all neighbors to participate in a block party. Your party may include a barbecue, ice cream social, potluck, sharing games and/or music. One of the goals of Santa Cruz Neighbors Block Parties is to reduce the potential for communication among neighbors and also
brings neighbors together for Neighborhood Watch safety reasons or to resolve something they want to change. These activities will give neighbors an opportunity to introduce themselves, reconnect and exchange phone numbers / emails for neighborhood watch lists or plan future neighborhood events and communication. A neighborhood that communicates is a safer and healthier neighborhood.
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Direct Distribution Of Measure D Funds
Neighborhood Projects: Direct Allocations to Cities and County
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he existing local street and road, bicycle and pedestrian systems are critical to the everyday movement of people within the county. Much of the local roadway system is aging, has potholes and is in need of maintenance and repair. Deferred maintenance costs more in the long run, resulting in an exponential increase in the cost of maintaining the roadway system. The largest portion of Measure D funding (30%) goes directly to local cities and the county to maintain our existing infrastructure and provide improved facilities for bicyclists and pedestrians. Annually, local jurisdictions are required to update a Five-Year Plan of Measure D projects at a public hearing. Public participation is encouraged in the development of project lists, which are due to the RTC by June 30 each year.
FY 2017-18 Annual Funding Estimate Jurisdiction Estimate $ Unincorporated County 2,628,820 $ City of Watsonville 774,170 $ City of Scotts Valley 249,672 $ City of Santa Cruz 1,157,040 $ City of Capitola 286,471
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information service Santa Cruz County Highways 1 and 17 are the region’s main thoroughfares. Measure D will provide approximately
overcrossings, and other safety programs. Highway 1 — Extending three midcounty on-ramps to create full merge lanes down to Aptos (State Park Drive) between exits would allow more time for motorists to merge and exit safely. Measure D will provide an esti-
State Park Drive Improving the safety of merging on Highway 1
Annually, each entity is required to update their plans via a public hearing and, about projects delivered and an audit of funds expended. These materials will be available on the RTC website. Measure D – Regional Projects he Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) is responsible for regional projects funded by Measure D.
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Corridor Study will prioritize projects for these transportation routes based on a triple bottom line analysis that considers equity, environment and the economy.
county commuters with commutes too long to bike or walk law enforcement
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. Phase 1 to develop Santa Cruz County multimodal transportation modeling tools has been completed. Development of the model was a cooperative Planning Department and Caltrans.
. Phase 2 will utilize the modeling tools developed in Phase 1 to evaluate a Caltrans’ Sustainable Communities
and local voter-approved Measure D funds. Highway 1, Soquel Avenue/Drive and Freedom, and the Santa Cruz Branch Rail Line are parallel transportation routes in Santa Cruz County. Highway 1 and Soquel Avenue/Drive are two of the most heavily traveled and congested roadways in Santa Cruz County. Acquisition of the rail line provides a unique opportunity to create a corridor investment study that best utilizes these facilities.
from the Commission, RTC advisory committees, stakeholders, and the public will establish the project goals, performance measures, list of projects to consider, and scenarios to evaluate for implementation on this corridor.
identify transportation projects that make commute times Measure D will also provide an estimated $7,000,000 for two new bicycle and
vehicle, transit, bicycle, and pedestrian transportation services for Santa Cruz
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Coastal Commission Approves CEMEX Settlement Monterey Bay Sand Mining Ends Coastal Operations In the United States SEASiDE — California Coastal Commissioners unanimously approved the proposed settlement to remove the Lapis Lustre Sand Mine in Marina, Calif. This historical settlement was signed by CEMEX on June 23, after almost two years of inves-
work and dedication put into protecting the Monterey Bay coast. Save Our Shores (SOS) is a marine
Fifty advocates and supporters attended the rally with T-shirts and signs urging
establishing the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary (MBNMS), preventing
for the California Central Coast through awareness, advocacy, and action. Over the
Foundation California Policy Manager. geographical boundaries… This is truly a landmark moment in the protection of
to sell the property at reduced rate for valuable purposes such as conservation, low-impact recreation and public edu-
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Speakers in support of the secession entists, ocean advocates and concerned citizens. Notable supporters and attendees included Marina City Mayor Bruce Delgado, Dr. Edward Thornton, Dr. Gary of Marine Sciences and Paul Michel, the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Superintendent. who live, work and play on the Monterey
a win for the coast of our Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary. We applaud the Commissioner’s approval of the settlement. We believe it is a smart compromise within a reasonable timeline… and it couldn’t have been done without the
one form of mass development for another given the sensitive and ecologically signif-
the California Coastal Commission, State Lands Commission and the City of Marina, Dr. Edward Thornton, Kathy Biala and Marina Mayor Bruce Delgado for all the
developing the nationally renowned Dockwalkers clean boating program, banning single-use plastic bags and leading various marine conservation beach cleanups and educational programs. Get involved at saveourshores.org.
tection and enjoyment of our world’s oceans, waves and beaches through a powerful activist visionary surfers in Malibu, California, the Surfrider Foundation now maintains over
County Secures $352,000 Grant For Chanticleer Park
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he County of Santa Cruz announced fornia Department of Housing and Community Development for Phase I construction of Chanticleer County Park, inclusive playground. veloped park in the Live Oak neighborhood. Phase I construction includes parking, a
restroom, pathways, and improvements to the existing community garden, bike includes LEO’s Haven, a public-private partnership between the County, Shane’s Inspiration, the Santa Cruz Playground Project and the Chanticleer Park Neighbors Association to construct a playground without barriers that will allow children of all abilities to play together. Department of Housing and Community Development for continuing the incredible momentum behind Chanticleer Park. This shows what a community can do when it comes
Including original land acquisition costs, the total budget for million, of which the Santa Cruz million. To date, the County has
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Teaching, Learning & Education By Michael Watkins, County Superintendent of Schools
California’s Educational Resources Crisis eaching and learning are experiences that shape, or have shaped, all of our lives in one way or another. Nurturing an insecure, or troubled, student to blossom into a resilient and successful learner, or seeing pride in the eyes of a child discovering that he or she can read for the
historic lows, change is needed now. The California Legislature made a feeble attempt to address this issue but came up short. According to the Association of California School
classrooms. Teachers have the power to both transform us and help mold us into who we will become. Santa Cruz County schools have a long and rich history of quality and excellence. Yet unless swift and decisive action is taken at both the local and state levels, that tradition could vanish overnight. Funding for Education he economic recession of 2007- 2012 hit California’s K-12 school districts particularly hard. State funding for schools fell by 20%, a catastrophic drop in revenue that has yet to be recovered, and is not expected to be fully restored until after the year 2020. California, once tops in the nation in per pupil spending is now 41st. Furthermore, California spends $2,000 less per student than the national average and we have the highest student to teacher ratio
SB 436 (Allen) were either held in suspense or failed the deadline due to inaction. Added to this, nearly 2 million
takingly slow trend towards equity in fully funding our schools in such a prosperous state is shameful. Our students deserve better. impending Teacher Shortages
are fortunate enough to have wealthy parents or receive a scholarship. If teacher pay had risen in proportion to
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has the ability to derail public education in Santa Cruz County and elsewhere. According to the Learning Policy Institute at Stanford, three out of every four districts in result they have had to hire untrained teachers and subof expertise, cancel classes and increase class size. Many of the districts in our county are in the same predicament with over 100 non-fully credentialed teachers or interns assigned to classes. With enrollment in teacher preparation programs near
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Four California Bills that were steps in the right direction,
within the next few years. Can our democracy survive with an uneducated or under-educated populace? A beginning teacher’s salary in Santa Cruz County
rental market much less the purchase of a home. When I speak to prospective teachers, I feel obligated to temper their enthusiasm with a lesson in Finance 101. College debt has now surpassed credit card debt, and the cost of going to graduate school to receive a teaching credential include undergraduate debt already incurred.
make more than $120,000 today. The Teacher Salary Project founded by my colleague and friend Ninive Calegari is determined to shine a light on this inequity and raise awareness about the impact of inadequate compensation in the teaching profession. Across the nation, 46% of
a need in order to recruit and retain the best and brightest college graduates. I didn’t see California on that list. Proactive Possibilities
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local school districts to embark on an initiative to grow
for prospective teachers. In addition we are also looking to work with city and county leaders as well as private investors to address the teacher housing crisis. Each and every day teachers and students in Santa Cruz County experience the joy and transformative impact to jeopardize those meaningful experiences. Our students deserve no less. A strong commitment to investing in public education can no longer be delayed.
Development’s (HCD) Housing-Related Parks Program
its partners have raised $2 million from individual donors, local community groups and charitable foundations, fundraising events and bake sales, state and federal grants and more. The partners are on track to complete fundraising
Department’s commitment to work with local governments to address critical housing and community development
the Santa Cruz Playground Project and whose children, Lauren, Evelyn and Oliver, are the inspiration for LEO’s
Curves ($6,600), and a Nisene Marks half-marathon by the Santa Cruz Host Lions Club (TBD). The Santa Cruz County Parks Department is currently
grants to eligible cities and counties. Recent donations to LEO’s Haven include a Capitola-Aptos Rotary Club roast of Supervisor Zach Friend
reality and a day when we recognize all members of our The Department of Housing and Community Capitola Soquel Times / August 2017 / 23
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A Dog Owner’s Guide to Canine Flu By Tiffany L. Mitchener, DVM
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testing showed that this outbreak was due
Korea in 2007. The source of the Chicago ertheless, it infected over 1000 dogs in the upper Midwest and within states. which started in early June 2017, is caused by H3N2. The source of the outbreak appears to be two dog shows, in Florida and Georgia. There canine deaths. As of this writing, it has continued to spread to eleven states with dozens recently reported. What dogs can become infected? ll dogs appear to be susceptible regardless of age or breed. Neither
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and sneezing. They have decreased appetite, eye and nose discharge, and a soft, moist, persistent cough. Puppies, senior dogs, and those who are immune-compromised are most at risk of developing more serious infections. In these cases, dogs can develop high fevers and life-threatening pneumonia.
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n an outbreak, canine influenza can reach nearly 100% infection rates among those animals exposed to the virus. Symptoms usually develop 2-3 days after initial infection. Eighty percent of infected dogs show mild symptoms, and most dogs recover fully in 2-3 weeks. Infected animals continue to shed virus for up to 24 days with the H3N2 virus, making quarantine an important tool used by veterinarians to control an outbreak.
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contagious. It can be spread through direct contact, like coughing, barking, and sneezing. Dogs who are exposed to high
dog density situations, like animal shelters, dog shows, dog parks, grooming facilities, and dog day care are considered most at risk. contact, meaning that the virus can live on food and water bowls, and spread disease
to his own dog by petting an infected dog, then petting his own dog. The virus can live on human hands for up to 12 hours. Practicing good hygiene and washing hands with soap and water between petting animals is essential. What should i do if i
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f your dog is showing signs of respiratory disease, a veterinary examination is highly recommended. Most dogs recover with rest and supportive care; however, some dogs will require hospitalization.
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documented in dogs that were imported to Los Angeles from Asia and not properly quarantined. The virus has continued to occur sporadically in California. There is some concern that the virus
will continue to spread this summer as more people take their dogs on vacation and unknowingly spread the disease. is there a vaccine available?
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the household, especially if dogs have been coughing, sneezing, or have a recent travel history. and water bowls, toys, blankets, or leashes. human family members; remember to wash your hands with soap and water after touching another dog before petting your own dog. cination would be recommended for your dog.
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A New School Year is Upon Us By Scott Turnbull, Superintendent Soquel Union Elementary School District
“Knowledge is power. information is liberating. Education is the premise of progress, in every society, in every family.”
correct number of weekly instructional minutes). Knowing about the change from Wednesdays to Fridays may help if you are
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Our schools will continue their high-quality instruction based on state standards. Our teachers have done an exceptional job these past few years implementing the new state standards.
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Wednesday, August 23, 2017. The beginning of a new school year is always exciting. Does anybody else remember laboring over what you were going to wear the Kindergarten students start a whole new world, and our sixth-graders make the rousing transition from elementary to middle school. These children will be in excellent
I’d like to take this opportunity to introduce you, in writing at least, to some
time for collaboration and professional development (while still ensuring the
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Aubrie Polito, Jane GrassandoniaCrump and Administrative Specialist, Laura Struckmeyer Edwards-Marsh, Monica Einaudi, Alish Johnson, and Lindsay Rodgers
to supporting our students in every step of the way of their academic journey. Language Specialist Emily Obermeier. that inspire our students to learn through engaging and creative instruction. I am very pleased and proud to tell you that all of our outstanding principals are returning to their respective sites for
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to our amazing community and the passage of Measure C, we anticipate having new play structures at our elementary schools by the time school starts. Children should be thrilled to have modern equipment for playing and exercising. We’ll also be preparing sites for new classrooms.
intendent of Business Services, Michelle Kennedy. She was most recently the Director stellar job in that role, hence her promotion.
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dismissal days on which the student day is shortened to allow teachers focused
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Interview with Lisa Agliano By Jessica Johnson
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ometimes it takes a while to fully embrace your creativity. While I – along with the dozens of artists, performers, and creatives I have interviewed – believe we are each creative in our own way, not everyone fully embraces their creativity from an early age. Or, perhaps a
because I have always been competitive and it feels that way to me. I compete in the competitions that are more focused on the sporting aspect, I like the structure and guidelines. Not everyone likes that. Who in your life has been the
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had a sixth-grade teacher that opened me up to painting and I always carried that with me. I took an oil painting class with her and that inspired me. She brought out of all her students that they each had artistic ability — and to use it.
This month’s story tells the tale of Lisa Agliano, a creative from early on, who folmany years. It wasn’t until after raising her children that she began again to follow her muse.
you remember creating? y grandmother and grandfather on my father’s side were Sicilian and they used to crochet. My grandfather
pole sport performer (yes, that kind of pole, but it’s not at all what you may be thinking.) In fact, last December, Agliano
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Pole Sports and Arts Federation World Championships in Florence, Italy. She
and my grandmother always had needles in her hand. I picked up on that and would crochet, although I never got very good at it. What inspires you? draw a lot of my inspiration from the redwoods. I know that sounds funny with the pole [laughs] but that is where I go to meditate or think about things. Who are your creative idols, and why? ’d have to say Angelo Grova. I don’t know that I can say enough about him. He’s the owner of Michelangelo Galleries on River Street and he started fashionART Santa Cruz. Like I said, I’ve always created on the side and I was aware of fashionART Santa Cruz, but I never thought I would be qualified to make something that would be accepted into the show. I was encouraged to submit something and he accepted me and I am so beholden to him for opening that door to me. I don’t know him that well, but I saw him [last year] and mentioned that I had a chance to go compete in Italy. At that time, I didn’t think I wanted to go, and he looked me in the eyes and said, agement mean a lot to me.
category and was selected to compete in the World Pole Sport Championships being held this month in the Netherlands. Read on to learn how creativity wouldn’t let her go, and how it has led her to heights she never imagined!
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aerial studio that is showing their
and I thought it sounded like fun. I was enthralled. There was something so powerful yet so beautiful at the same time. That’s what captured me. I walked around for about 2 months, scared, before I tried How long have you lived in SC? What brought you here?
for the City of Salinas and my ex [an Olympic athlete] was training over the hill, so we wanted to live in a location that was suitable for both of us. I fell in love with the area and found a job with the County. Has living in Santa Cruz
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things. I never would have thought of doing aerial if I hadn’t seen it. Living here has opened up so many opportunities to be creative. I’m inspired by not only the people, but the beauty … the coast and the redwoods. Tell me more about your creative journey. ’ve always had an artistic bent. When I was in college I wanted to study design or art. That was my focus, but I was too intimated to go through with it and I took the conservative route. Now, as my children are grown and I have a little more free time on my hands, I am trying to explore more. Have you any other experience as a performer? hen I was little I was a diver and did synchronized swimming. I
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Do you consider pole more of a performance art or a sport? t’s a fine line. It does involve performance. Even gymnastics involves performance art because you are trying to make your routine fluid and seamless and you want the people who are watching to be wowed by the beauty of the movement. But it’s also athletic. And if you go a little further on the spectrum you get to pure dance, which is also athletic, but it’s a more artistic. I like the sport aspect of [pole]
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Making Housing More Affordable in our County By Zach Friend
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tainable housing along urban transportation corridors. It also provides fee incentives for property owners wanting to build deed-
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have adult children, parents or other family members wanting to live on the property.
bedroom apartment in our County. Many of us fortunate enough to own
occur in a vacuum. It requires reviews and policy changes in zoning and even economic development regulations, after all, no
our home if we had to repurchase it today and I often hear stories about children moving away for cheaper housing and even people working longer than originally planned because of a high mortgage. Given these challenges, what can we our residents? It takes a multifaceted approach that include local and state regulatory, political and economic changes.
At the local level the County has taken
housing. New County policies encourage smaller unit sizes — which are often more
have been occurring in tandem with reviews in zoning and economic development regulations to encourage more job creation in our area — all while respecting long-term established land use protections that ensure environmental priorities are maintained. “Friend� page 31
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hat is co-dependency? What is enabling? What is this insanity? Am I the only Second Mondays one who feels this way? Join Nar-Anon, world wide fel- Invisible/Alienated lowship of relatives and friends of Grandparents Support Group someone else’s addiction. Please join us at our Sunday evening meeting at Sutter Hospital (Sutter
Church, 10707 Soquel Drive, Aptos ed by Dr. Pat Hanson author
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Leave a Legacy of Love Whether You Can Be There or Not this will be a safe structured environment for sharing stories if you so website for meeting listings in our choose, and learning healthy - ways to deal with separation from anyone. Co-sponsored by Alienated Grandparents Anonymous www.AGA-FL. org a national organization that provide information and support to grandparents who feel alienated or estranged to their Weekdays CASA Orientations to Become grandchildren. Questions: pat@invisiblegrand
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second oldest market in Santa Cruz County. The market boasts a and vegetables and artisan foods.
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o you have a problem with food? Come Join us for a friendly free 12-step support atz Cancer Center, PAMF and Hospice of Santa Cruz group with the solution group County invite you to attend a with the solution. Teens and adults welcome. Includes compulsive Caregiver Support Group for those caring for someone with overeating, anorexia and bulimia. a serious illness. When a loved one is seriously ill, it can be a challenge any questions for the entire family. In this Tuesdays & Thursdays ongoing support group, we will share stories, learn tools Orientations to Become for coping and receive support Advocates for Children from people who care. Contact Hospice of Santa ASA volunteer Advocates -
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atmosphere of co-working to a attendees on Eventbrite — Wellness broad spectrum of people who on the Cancer Journey or call 831254-3270 mutual support and connections Second Wednesdays essential to creating a thriving Santa Cruz Sons in Retirement business. Monthly Meeting If you have a project or idea and Thursdays want to spend time working on it, his statewide group of retired Bargetto Winery’s come work with us! men invites you to be our Thursday Night Music Series guest at our monthly luncheon. Only in August Second and Fourth Thursdays You’ll meet kindred spirits, have Cabrillo Host Lions Club N Main St, Soquel new from a top notch guest dmission is Free, Light food is Meetings speaker. available for purchase. Call (831) 475-2258 for more
a friend. This group is a place where you can share stories, learn tools for coping, and receive support from people who care. For more information, please call
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earn how to safely support your body and emotions through the journey of Cancer from diagnosis to softening the impact of chemo, radiation, and recovering well from surgery. We’ll address nausea, low energy, weakness, digestion, immune support, grief, stress and more. Feel free to bring your partner or care team to this free class. Please come fed; water is available.
Friday Shakespeare Club of Santa Cruz 10 am - noon, Peace United
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his is the oldest women’s club in Santa Cruz. The club meets to study the life, works and times of William Shakespeare. our community? Join the Members share group readings Cabrillo Lions Club twice every and insights, discuss history, and month and see what you can do to universal themes found in his help in Santa Cruz County. plays and writings. For more information please call
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to the Live Oak library! Join us for free co-working in the Fridays Sundays company of fellow Santa Cruz Drop-in Grief Support First Baptist Church Bible Study freelancers, independent professionals, remote workers, creatives, startup founders, community organizers, ideators and more. ospice of Santa Cruz County irst Baptist Church of Aptos We welcome everyone to welcomes you to join their bible co-work with us at the library. Our support group for adults grieving study and worship every Sunday. goal is to provide the collaborative the death of a family member or
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First Friday Art Tour Special: Veterans Memorial Building
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Memorial Building (VMB) has been an asset to the veteran community and has served as a center they earned during their service. The Veterans Memorial Building has also served as a community asset that provides rental space for many educational and cultural organizations and activities. relationship between Santa Cruz County veterans and the broader community, the Veterans Memorial Building Board of Trustees has decided to host an event on August 4, 2017 that will showcase FREE music, art, and food. Coinciding with the First Friday Art Walk, the VMB will host many veteran and non-veteran artists who will have the opportunity to present their art and music.
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Arts and Entertainment our band for Free in Sunnyvale Every Wednesday. No cover.
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he First Friday Art Tour is a Santa Cruz Institute of Contemporary Arts event, managed in conjunction with he Monterey Symphony is about booking the band for seeking volunteers. If you love Non-profit events (donations are the participating art venues. The event takes place year-round music and want to be involved, and illuminates some of the most talented local artists from local www.montereysymphony.org for galleries. more information. Thursdays To find out where to participate Lucky Steppers Modern in a First Friday art tour, visit Cabrillo Youth Strings/
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t’s fun and easy to do! Second Saturdays Each Month Friendship put to music; family friendly. Class takes place every 2nd Saturday on the Farm Thursday Night at our new Project Center at the Santa home in La Selva Beach! (Take Mar Monte off of Hwy 1, turns oin us every 2nd Saturday into Playa Blvd., turn right on on the Farm for free family Estrella) For more information, contact Sue activities. Each month we select a new theme to highlight historical agriculture with games, activities, and demonstrations that relate. Friendship Put to Music! We often have guest appearances from farm animals like llamas, draft horses, sheep, lasses every Thursday night. goats, chickens, rabbits, and For more information call more! You are sure to find Sue Harris or Don Benson (831) something fun and entertaining for the whole family. Check our website and
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Antique Faire is back! Vendors offer an eclectic blend of antiques and unique items. Come and check it out! Browse through a wide assortment of treasures including books and photographs, vintage jewelry, clothing, glass and ceramic collectibles, vintage Hawaiian kitsch, turquoise, original artwork, and a whole lot of whatnot! For more info, please call
here’s nothing like watching Bands on the Beach, FREE your favorite movies right on the beach with the world-famous Giant Dipper roller coaster very Friday night from lights twinkling overhead and mid-June through August, Third Sunday of Every Month the smell of Kettlecorn, corn the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Science Sunday dogs, and salt water taffy filling hosts free outdoor concerts, the air! featuring hit bands from the ’60s through current day recording eymour Marine Discovery artists. Center presents a public lecture from a marine scientist Capitola Twilight Concert Series the third Sunday of every August at Esplanade Park
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pet peeves is other people’s tardiness. If a date or potential employee doesn’t show up on time mid-month, you might not wait around. Their loss. Others might urge you to shirk your responsibilities late in the month, but you aren’t that kind of person. You’ll be the last one at the party — cleaning up the mess — because that’s just how you roll. Steadiness and stability are your best features as the month begins, and your closest friends secretly wish they could be more like you. It’s okay to let compliments go to your head, because right now, in life, you’re killing it! You won’t stop short of your goal mid-month, and you can obtain most of the information you need through reading. Go the old-fashioned route and actually visit the library, or use technology to your advantage and look up what you need to know online. Either way, you won’t
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once you focus on them. Leave no stone unturned when looking for fun and adventure. You love to be around others late in the month, and there’s really no reason to feel lonely for a single second. You’re able to make friends pretty much everywhere you go.
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What’s your wildest dream? You’re usually rooted squarely in reality, but some of your out-there fantasies could actually come true as the month begins. Have low expectations but reach for the stars. Your personal life clashes with school or career mid-month, but your choices are usually pretty cut and dried. You prioritize responsibilities over fun. You don’t have to be in the middle of a problem to know how to handle it late in August, but you can’t work to the best of your ability without knowing any details either. Strive for reaching the middle ground, especially when communicating important information.
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meal from the Star Bene Argentine Menu, (or their well Full snack bar available. First known italian menu), and enjoy Tuesday of each month is special the ambiance of Argentina and join us in a social tango dance Join us! to music from the Golden Age of Tango. Private instruction and classes by
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Feeling socially useful is important to you as the month begins, which makes volunteering a high priority. If you haven’t chosen a worthy cause, what are you waiting for? You get reminders that you are part of something bigger mid-August, and things like communal dining and taking public transportation help keep you grounded and connected to other humans. Look for helpful You have all the latest news on what’s going on with friends of friends and mild acquaintances late in the month, but hearsay can sometimes lead to misunderstandings. Take a minute to try to connect with them directly if you have any questions about their words or behavior.
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yourself isn’t helping anything as August begins. Lay low and take notes in the background until you have enough evidence to back up your suspicions. You’re tempted to get lost in your daydreams mid-month, but procrastinating isn’t the answer. Take your head out of the clouds and spend some time on earth just long enough to get your chores done. You have your own way of doing things and
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Consider the economics of your ideas before acting on them as the month begins. If it doesn’t to be nurtured and spoiled by the right person. You can be a strong Bull when need be, but sometimes you just want to land in a soft, comforting place. You have a lot of high priorities on your schedule as the month comes to a close, but that won’t stop you from taking time out. Everyone needs a break now and then. Don’t waste your downtime.
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invention slips past you unnoticed. Your agility sets you apart from all others mid-month, and get what you want, but you’re capable of doing it if necessary. You love to play the manipulator see the whole picture, and it’s pretty.
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You know who your best friends are as the month begins, because they’re the only ones who can pull you out of your (real or imagined) deep funk. You really do get by with a little help from your friends, just like the song says. You’re in a rush to get things done mid-month, but don’t let the so is doing it right. You’d love to get a pass on a major responsibility at the end of August, but life
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Are you being overly dramatic as the month begins, or is your life just not that fun right now? Tell your worries to a pal, not because you think they can help but because getting it out into the open is cathartic. You have lots of innovative ideas mid-August, and the people around you can’t wait to see what you’ll do next. There’s pressure to be successful, but it’s nothing you can’t handle. You can’t matter as much as the friendship, but in true Leo form, you’re happiest when you’re in the spotlight.
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The Importance of Water Infrastructure By Melanie Mow Schumacher
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ater is vital to America’s economy and our quality of life. In fact, aging infrastructure and years of deferred maintenance is catching up, and the cost of inaction could be severe. A new economic analysis for the that a one-day nationwide disruption billion in losses for the economy. This is just a single day and the damage would be widespread. From hotels to hospitals, shopping centers to schools, factories to farms, and restaurants to recreational facilities - everything would shut down without water service. Water infrastructure for Soquel Creek Water District oquel Creek Water District (District) is committed to providing safe and reliable drinking water for more than 40,000 customers in Santa Cruz Mid-County region including
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Rio Del Mar, Seascape, Soquel and portions of the City of Capitola. This
maintain high-quality water. Water Main Flushing: Water
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for water agencies to maintain high-quality water. The District’s traditional procedure included opening
monitoring wells. The investment into our infrastructure is a vital component to providing safe and reliable drinking water. Most residents and businesses do not give much thought to the invisible services we provide
the buildup in pipes that may cause discolored water and then allowing that water to run down the street and out to the sewer or storm drain systems. This method used a lot of water and the District suspended
a water main breaks or they are without water. District Actions to Maintain and Plan for Future infrastructure ater Main Replacements – Our extensive system has been constructed over many years and as it ages it becomes necessary to replace or upgrade portions of the water distribution system. The Clubhouse Drive Main Replacement project is currently underway which replaces approximately 2,600 linear feet of failing water main pipe on Clubhouse Drive in Aptos between St. Andrews Drive and close to Sumner Drive. It is scheduled to be complete in October 2017.
the water shortage conditions in the Mid-County region. In May 2016, the District re-initiated its Flushing Program when it began using a
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circulate and clean the water in a closed-loop system. The water passes sediment and particulates and is returned to the district’s water pipes. Well Rehabilitation and Tank Maintenance: Much of our water system is nestled throughout our community near homes, parks, schools and businesses. On a dayto-day basis, our crews oversee the
water production operations through computerized systems as wells as frequent site visits. In addition, the District conducts a maintenance program for our groundwater wells, treatments plants, and water storage tanks which includes replacing pumps, repairing well casings, and recoating the interior and exterior of our water tanks to ensure reliability and maximize the lifespan of our infrastructure. Water Reliability: The District has recently completed construction of two pump stations and is designing another water tank to be able to move water back and forth between service areas. In addition, we plan to install a second water transmission main to serve La Selva Beach, creating redundancy and increasing water reliability. 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
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“SUESD” from page 25 Especially impressive has been the work they have done using Cognitively Guided Instruction as a framework to implement the new math standards. An instructional focus this year will be the Next Generation Science Standards. Additionally, the district will continue
time updates on Measure C projects among other news. Please mark your calendars for the
emotional learning and supporting student behavior. We will be in a crucial study year for a model called Positive Behavior Inter-
Our Board of Trustees meets regu-
We will target student attendance as a growth opportunity. Improvement in this area has a multitude of positive impacts. Chief among them, students learn more when they attend class. Our district-wide
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little family (Momma Gigi the Shelter back at the end of May. The pups were only a day old, with
someone else, a couple of months before, and had no idea that Gigi was pregnant. Gigi had not been to see a veterinarian and had mostly been living outside. Lucky for all of them, they were brought here. Pregnancy is hard on a small young dog like Gigi, who was very under-
and care, and then went into one of our Shelter’s fabulous Foster Homes! adoption Are you interested in Fostering? Learn more at www.scanimalshelter.org/ foster. Do you know a pet that needs to get altered? Read about Planned Pethood at www.scanimalshelter.org/planned_petHood_fees. The Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter is here to help pets in need! Gigi is two year-old, spayed/female, Chihuahua mix To adopt your new friend, visit one of the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter locations, or their website at www.scanimalshelter.org.
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take place at New Brighton Middle School Performing Arts Center on Wednesday, Feb-
usually in the Board Room at the Disupdates on those meetings). A practice we initiated last year was to discuss a section
We value communication. We want you, the community, to know what is happening in your schools. Throughout the year, I will use this space to keep you updated on all the
Plan (LCAP) at every board meeting. The LCAP is the driving force of school programs and budget in California public schools, so this is an ongoing way the community can learn about, and have ential document.
k12.ca.us/) is always a good way to keep up
Of course, if you have questions or suggestions you can always email me directly
“Friend” from page 27 Additionally, the County has created regulations around vacation rentals to preserve current rental and owner-occupied housing stock. While this isn’t a comprehensive list of things the County has done it provides a general overview. At the state level a number of lining bills have been proposed to help spur the creation of housing. One of the most notable is Senate Bill Senator Scott Wiener.
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If interested in learning even more about our district, please consider our
that all communities in the state create housing, thus sharing the responsibility throughout the state, by streamlining the approval types. The housing types are for incomebased criteria. For example, if a County were meeting its state goals for housing development for above moderateincome housing but not its low-income housing goals, streamlining would apply to projects that focus on lowerincome units. Why does it matter to address these housing costs? The high housing costs have real social, environmental and economic costs. High housing costs lead to displacement and even changes in community diversity
as working families are forced to live further away from their jobs. According to a study done by McKinsey Global Institute, California’s housing shortage costs the state more than $140 billion per year in lost economic output, including lost construction investment as well as foregone consumption of goods and services. billion more for housing than they are able
ability to support our local businesses and economy. We know we can’t of the problem - and that is not being proposed. We recognize that realistically some of our local residents will still be priced out of the rental and ownership market. But we also know that we need to do something. It took years for our County to be faced with the housing issues we have today so However, I believe the policies the Board housing and more broadly for job growth, us on a path toward improved options for future generations.
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