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Bay Federal Credit Union’s more than 220 employees have continued their streak of 100% community support every year since 2002. In 2017, every one of the talented local people who work for the Credit Union donated their own money and/or volunteered to support numerous Full Story page 6

Laura Daniel Brown ~ Obituary ~

Volunteer Opportunities at the Capitola Historical Museum Pam Greeninger, Secretary Capitola Historical Museum Board Do you love history and wish you knew more about Capitolaby-the-Sea? The Capitola Historical Museum Board has a wonderful opportunity for you! They are looking for people who would like to volunteer a few hours a month greeting visitors at the Capitola Museum located at 410 Capitola Ave.

You don’t have to live in Capitola, and you don’t have to be an expert in Capitola’s history to serve. That’s right!

In addition, training is provided, and no minimum service is required. Free parking is available in the City Hall lot while volunteering. ... continues on page 4

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Cover Story “Capitola Museum” from page 1 Museum volunteers greet visitors Thursday through Sunday each week beginning February 24. The shifts are from 12 to 2 p.m. and from 2 to 4 p.m. It’s easy to check the volunteer calendar and sign up online. Some of our volunteers give two hours a month, some two hours a week, while others give much more. It depends on your own particular situation. Our goal is to keep the museum open with friendly volunteers who put forth a welcoming face for our local museum.

Would you like to learn more about volunteering at the Capitola Museum? The board is hosting a Volunteer Orientation of the new exhibit for new and returning volunteers on Saturday, February 24.

The program will begin at 10 a.m., with Museum Curator Frank Perry providing attendees with information about Refreshments will be served in the Community Room at 9 am, and attendees will also have an opportunity to browse the new exhibit in the Museum before and after the Orientation.

Here’s what volunteers say about serving at the Capitola Historical Museum:

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love so much, and being able to share that with visitors. I’ve met so many new people through volunteering at the Museum and have enjoyed getting to know my fellow

Construction began on a narrow gauge trestle in 1874. It was replaced with a sturdier trestle in 1886 for standard gauge trains. The image is from about 1910. lilting from the local, national and interna- Museum. There are many resources in the tional groups of visitors, large and small, Museum for me to read while I volunteer, and I always learn as they discover new something new about worlds in the exhibits that I cherish most — Me in afternoons at the — Georgette Neal

makes you feel good and it’s a great way to give back to your

Capitola Museum Volunteer Orientation

Cover Photo: An early morning fire in December of 1929 destroyed the old 160-room Capitola Hotel, which was built in 1895

by Frederick A. Hihn, the founder of Camp Capitola.

Saturday, February 24 10:00 to 11:30 a.m.

City Hall Community Room 420 Capitola Ave.

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— Stephanie Tetter. by ... It makes me proud to share Capitola’s history with visitors who come to our

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2018 Valentine’s Day Poetry Contest

The Annual Times Competition for Santa Cruz County Residents

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hether it’s Love that has stood the test of time, the rush of young Love, or the memory of Love lost, that’s what we celebrate each February 14, Valentine’s Day. What could be more romantic than to express through your own poetry about that special Love for your loved one to read (and for our readers). So it’s time to write it and send us your poem about those tender feelings and romantic thoughts to our annual poetry contest.

Times Publishing Group is sponsoring its 18th Annual Times Publishing Valentine’s Day Poetry Contest to reward four local poets (and their loved ones) encourage them to make public their feelings in celebration of Valentines Day. Last year’s Times Publishing Annual Valentine’s Day Poetry Contest drew poems from Watsonville to Boulder Creek.

Some funny, some romantic, some touching and some… well, you know… As usual, a winning poem was chosen for each of our three newspapers; the Aptos Times, Capitola Soquel Times, and Scotts Valley Times.

Express your love – in 250 words or

It’s time to write it and send us your poem about those tender feelings and romantic thoughts to our annual poetry contest. for formatting. Submit it via email to info@cyber-times.com with Poetry Contest as the Subject, or mail it to 9601 Soquel Dr., Aptos, CA 95003. Only one poem per poet and no more than 250 words and 25 lines.

Be sure to include your name, address, day and evening phone numbers, e-mail address, and for whom (fiancée, spouse, parent, child, lost love, etc.) your poem is written.

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ay Federal Credit Union’s more than 220 employees have continued their streak of 100% community support every year since 2002. In 2017, every one of the talented local people who work for the Credit Union donated their own money and/or volunteered to support numerous events.

Employees were provided with 40 opportunities to give of their time or money throughout the year, embracing the credit union philosophy of People Helping beyond.

They stepped up to raise funds for dren’s Miracle Network, and Second Harvest Food Bank. They also supported the American Red Cross and the Mexican following major natural disasters in California, across the U.S., and Mexico.

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our employees’ commitment to making a In celebration of their commitment, Bay Federal awarded Mrs. Owen and four other employees who were the most involved with Credit Union-sponsored nition and a surprise $100 donation to the Tonée Picard, Alicia Flores, Dawn

the employees chose to donate to LEO’s Haven, Pajaro Valley Shelter Services, and

June 9th & 10th an estimated 2,046 hours. Watsonville Branch Manager/Assistant Vice President Laura Owen was one of the most involved employees, participating in 30 events and/ or fundraisers throughout 2017. team members and get them excited about volunteering their time to improve the quality of life in the beautiful place we call

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Community News

Red Cross 2018 Heroes Breakfast CARMEL — The American Red Cross of the Central Coast is currently seeking nominations for our 2018 Heroes of the communities of Monterey, San have shown courage, dedication, and character through acts of heroism and kindness.

Nominees could be people you don’t know personally, but they could also be your neighbors, co-workers, friends, or family members. Help us identify our local community heroes by completing our online nomination form and by spreading the word about this honor!

The community is encouraged to nominate a hero at redcross.org/centralcoastheroes for one or more of the following 11 categories: Animal Rescue Hero: Honors someone who has rescued an animal from a traumatic situation or an animal that has protected a human in a time of need.

Blood Services Hero: Honors someone who has played a significant role in efforts to promote and build the community’s lifesaving blood supply or who has been a part of scientific advancements to the biomedical community.

Disaster Services Hero: Honors someone who has shown extraordinary courage in the face of a disaster or emergency, or made a significant contribution to his or her community’s disaster preparedness, resilience, or recovery.

Education Hero: Honors a professional or volunteer educator (in elementary, middle school, high school, college, or adult education) whose actions have had a profound influence on his or her student(s) or other members of the community.

Environment Hero: Honors someone who has had a significant impact on the protection and caring for the environment and whose actions have helped change the way his or her community cares for the environment.

First Responder Hero: Honors a professional first responder, such as a police officer, deputy sheriff,

firefighter, search and rescue team member, or 911 dispatcher, whose life-saving actions or service to the community has gone above and beyond the call of duty.

Healthcare Hero: Honors a healthcare professional, such as a physician, paramedic, or nurse, whose life-saving actions or service to the community has gone above and beyond the call of duty. This award honors extraordinary commitment to saving/improving lives or treating illnesses.

Humanitarian Hero – Adult: who used life-saving skills (such as CPR, water rescue, or first aid) to assist or save the life of another or a person whose actions have made a significant contribution toward the betterment of his or her community.

Humanitarian Hero – Youth: Honors used life-saving skills (such as CPR, water rescue, or first aid) to assist or save the life of another or a person whose actions have made a significant contribution toward the betterment of his or her community.

International Services Hero: Honors someone who has provided outstanding service to the community in the field of international services, including but not limited to international humanitarian aid, refugee support, and reuniting displaced families.

Service to the Armed Forces Hero: Honors an individual who has provided exceptional support to armed forces service members, veterans, or their families. This award also may also be given to a member of our armed forces (active, reserve, national guard, retired, commissioned, or non-commissioned) whose life-saving actions or service to the community went above and beyond the call of duty.

The deadline to submit nominations is Monday, March 12, 2018. Any of these categories can be awarded as a posthumous honor.

A committee of local community leaders will select the 2018 Central

Coast Hero Award recipients based on the degree to which nominees’ acts of heroism uphold the values of the American Red Cross and leave a lasting and positive impact on the residents of the Monterey, San Benito, and Santa selected in all categories.

Selected heroes will be honored at the 2018 Red Cross Central Coast Heroes Breakfast on Friday, June 15, at the Twin Lakes Church in Aptos.

This annual Red Cross breakfast recwhile also supporting the life-saving programs and emergency services provided by your local Red Cross Chapter.

Criteria for Hero Nominations:

Counties. Their heroic actions may have occurred elsewhere. ongoing commitment to the community for more than one year or have occurred between January 1, 2016 and January 15, 2018. than Monday, March 12, 2018.

egories, to access the online nomination form, and help sponsor this important event.

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Community News

Draft 2040 Regional Transportation Plan T he 2040 Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) is a long range (22 year) trans-

County area. The plan includes strategies to address our transportation challenges, a list of transportation needs (highway, road, transit, bicycle, pedestrian, freight, airport, etc.), and priorities for limited funds.

The potential environmental impacts of the Draft 2040 RTP are collectively detailed in one Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Draft 2040 Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP) and its Sustainable Communities Strategy (SCS), which encompasses the three RTPs for Santa

review and comment to February 5, 2018.

A public hearing for the Draft EIR will be held Tuesday, January 30 at the Live Oak Community Complex (Simpkins), 979 17th with an Open House from 6 to 7 p.m. and a Public Hearing from 7 to 8 p.m.

The Draft 2040 RTP and the Draft EIR can be found at www. sccrtc.org/2040rtp and copies are

RTP for Santa Cruz County can be submitted

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The Draft EIR is available for public

Connecting the Drops — Working Together for Water

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mation Commission (LAFCO) invite you to attend: Thursday, February 1 - 6:30 to 9 p.m. New Brighton Middle School Auditorium, 250 Washburn Ave., Capitola Agenda 6:30 — Information Stations: opportunity to browse

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Duncan, General Manager, Soquel Creek Water District 7:15 — Introduction County First District Supervisor, Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) 7:25 — Keynote Speaker

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Entries must be postmarked or delivered to 141 Monte Vista Ave., Watsonville by Wednesday, February 21.

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winner will receive a $200 award and will be a guest at the National Agriculture Day Spring Luncheon. The winning entry published on 20,000 place mats and distributed to restaurants countywide next year!

The poetry contest is open to grades 7 – 12.

The top entries in grades 7 – 9 and grades 10 overall winner will receive a $200 award and will be a guest at the National Agriculture Day Spring Luncheon.

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County Fairgrounds Wednesday, March 14, 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.

To obtain flyers containing contest rules, please contact the Santa Cruz County Farm

available on our website: www.sccfb.com They Watsonville.

Community News

Beatles vs. Stones Comes to Santa Cruz

Touring Tribute Concert Playing at Rio Theater February 20 SANTA CRUZ — The debate between the Beatles and the Rolling Stones has paths on the charts 53 years ago. The argument at the time, and one that still persists, was that the Beatles were a pop group and the Stones were a rock band: the boys next door vs. the bad boys of rock. So who’s better?

These two legendary bands will musical ‘showdown’ if you will - on February 20 at the Rio Theatre courtesy of tribute bands Abbey Road and Satisfaction - The International Rolling Stones

stop tour of the U.S., Australia and Canada and has been touring since 2011. The production includes some of the more popular songs from the two rock pioneers and covers the scope of their musical careers including Rolling Stones songs up to the 1980s.

During the two-hour show, the bands perform three sets each, trading places in quick set changes and ending the night with an all-out encore involving both bands.

There’s a lot of goodnatured jabbing between the bands as well.

sold out the Rio Theatre in 2015.

Taking the side of the Fab Four is Abbey Road, one of the county’s top Beatles tribute bands. With brilliant musicianship and authentic costumes and gear, Abbey Road plays beloved songs against renowned Stones tribute band Satisfaction - The International Rolling Stones said LeGrand. the music and style of Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and the bad boys of the British Invasion.

Where did the idea for the show come from? the Beatles and the Rolling Stones perform

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The show is family friendly and appropriate for all ages.

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Community Briefs California Is 2018’s 4th Worst State to Drive in U.S.

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Texas was at the top as #1 and California was close to the bottom in 47th place.

To determine the most driver-friendly states in the U.S., WalletHub compared the 50 states across 23 key metrics. The data set ranges from average gas prices to share of Here are some of the reasons California ranked near the bottom.

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Aptos/La Selva FD and Central FD Fire Inspector Recruitment

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ptos/La Selva FD and Central FD are conducting a joint recruitment/promotional opportunity for the position of Fire Inspector.

The Aptos/ La Selva Fire Protection District is the host agency for this joint recruitment. The District is accepting applications on behalf of both agencies from individuals who meet the requirements of the position.

The deadline to apply is no later than 1700 Hrs. (5 PM) on Friday, February 2. Postmarks, emailed or faxed copies will not be accepted.

For more information, including application materials and detailed job description, visit the Career Planning page Default.aspx?tabid=123 “Uptown Hoedown” Gala

Deadline for Bay Federal Credit Union 2018 Education Scholarships ay Federal Credit Union is accepting applications for its 2018 Education Scholarship contest through Friday, February 2. Three winners will be chosen to receive $1,500 to pay for post-secondary education expenses at any accredited college, university, trade/technical school, or career education program.

High school seniors, current college undergraduate and graduate students, and adult re-entry students are encouraged to apply. Applicants must have a Bay Federal savings account in good standing, and submit an application, supporting documents, proof of enrollment or a letter of acceptance for the school or program they plan to attend in the fall of 2018, and an original essay on how winning the scholarship would help them reach their education goals.

The application and complete scholarship rules are available at www.bayfed. com/scholarship and at all Bay Federal branches.

Over the years, Bay Federal has awarded 36 scholarships totaling $33,500 to promote education among the community and its membership. Winners will

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The Hay Barn at UCSC rab your boots and your favorite dancing partner and head on over to the Symphony League’s Uptown Hoedown at the historic UCSC Hay Barn.

We’re pulling out all the stops to make this a party that will put a dance in your step for weeks.

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limited. Buy a table for 10 to be sure your friends will be there.

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two 4-hours sessions 4.5-hour refresher is $20/person, $15/person for AARP members. Registration is recommended register or get more information call Fred at 831-247-3097.

Regular – Jan. 29/30 – M/T – 12:30-4:30 – Watsonville Adult 294 Green Valley Rd, Room 1 Refresher – Feb. 1 – Th 12:00-4:30 – Toyota Conference Room Regular – Feb. 19/21 – M/W 12:30-4:30 Multipurpose Room Refresher – Mar. 12 – M 12:30-5:00 – Watsonville Adult Regular – Mar. 15/16 – Th/F 12:30-4:30 – Aptos Comm. Foundation: 7807 Soquel Dr. Conference Room Regular – April 9/10 – M/T 12:30-4:30 – Watsonville Adult Regular – April 17/19 – T/Th 12:30-4:30 Regular/Pending – May 7/8 M/T – 12:304:30 – Aptos Comm. Foundation: Regular – June 19/21 – T/Th 12:30-4:30 –

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It is Supervisor Friend’s second stint leading the Board. He replaces Supervisor John Leopold, who served as chair during 2017.

Volunteers Needed Program For Residents in Care Facilities Family Service Agency of the

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help connect residents to the community, as the many of the men and women in these facilities are alone and forgotten.

Our volunteers help residents overcome this isolation through our friendly visitor program.

I-You Venture volunteers are involved in a broad range of activities including music, arts and crafts, playing board games, bingo or one on one visits.

This is a tremendously rewarding visit for all involved.

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Surfer’s Path 10k & 5k Run

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Capitola coastline on Sunday, Feb-

2018 Surfer’s Path series that also includes the Surfer’s Path Marathon, Capitola

October 21.

Participants are treated to beachfront

Runners and walkers travel the Surfer’s Path, passing many of the world’s most famous surf breaks.

The Surfer’s Path 10k/5k consists of a 6.2 mile and 3.1 mile run/walk. The event starts at 8 a.m. on 41st Ave at the gateway to Pleasure Point where surf shops, restaurants and the nearby coast merge to create the regions famous surf culture.

The course enters onto scenic East

the Monterey Bay. Participants continue on East view the Harbor Lighthouse and reach the turn around located at Twin Lakes Beach.

Following the turn around, participants travel back, passing beaches and famous surf breaks as they heart of Capitola Village.

All participants receive a surfboard

friends and take part in this event and make memories in this picture postcard setting. Surfs Up!

ebration in Capitola Village. The Surfer’s Path 10k/5k is the ideal friends and family event. Register at https://www. runsurferspath.com then grab some

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Coach: Keyana Stanford Soquel 66 – Harbor 30 (Jan 24, H*) Scotts Valley 51 – Harbor 43 (Jan 19, H*) SLV 46 – Harbor 36 (Jan 16, A*) Santa Cruz 48 – Harbor 32 (Jan 12, H*) Aptos 76 – Harbor 23 (Jan 10, A*) St. Francis 58 – Harbor 40 (Jan 8, H*) Soquel 60 – Harbor 17 (Jan 5, A*)

Coach: Stu Walters Soquel 54 – Scotts Valley 44 (Jan 22, H*) Soquel 56 – SLV 38 (Jan 19, H*) Santa Cruz 53 – Soquel 44 (Jan 16, A*) Aptos 61 – Soquel 53 (Jan 12, H*) St. Francis 53 – Soquel 42 (Jan 10, A*) Soquel 48 – Harbor 40 (Jan 5, H*) Soquel 47 – Scotts Valley 31 (Jan 3, A*)

Coach: Kanani Thomas Soquel 66 – Harbor 30 (Jan 24, A*) Soquel 62 – Scotts Valley 34 (Jan 22, H*) Soquel 68 – SLV 47 (Jan 19, H*) Aptos 44 – Soquel 36 (Jan 12, H*) Soquel 39 – St. Francis 33 (Jan 10, A*) Soquel 60 – Harbor 17 (Jan 5, H*) Soquel 50 – Scotts Valley 28 (Jan 3, A*)

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Coach: Jon Baron Soquel 1 – Scotts Valley 0 (Jan 24, H*) Soquel 3 – Harbor 1 (Jan 19, A*) Soquel 7 – SLV 0 (Jan 12, H*) Soquel 3 – Aptos 2 (Jan 10, A*) “Scoreboard� page 24

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and support services to adults with developmental disabilities and has helped to keep downtown streets clean for over 20 years.

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s this year the time for you and CASA to make a

thinking about what we’ve accomplished in the last year and how we might make changes in 2018 to feel what a hard time it is with the partisanship and divisiveness that exists in our country. And some of us may be making resolutions to think and act more locally by our community.

in 2018 for children in foster care in our community. In each year approximately 500 children from age birth to age 21 are in the foster and dependency care system.

July to December of this year and learned much about the challenges and struggles that youth in foster care face. You can be the ally that they need.

You can be their mentor. You can be their voice, or help them find their own voice in the system into which they have been placed through no fault of their own.

These infants, children, and teens are removed from their homes because they were abused, abandoned, or neglected. We at Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) can train and support you to help them as a CASA volunteer. We have six children on our waiting list of children who need a bilingual volunteer.

When you are matched with a foster child you per week as you develop a one-on-one relationship, advocate for your child’s best interests, and ensure his or her needs are met until he or she returns safely home or into a loving permanent home.

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exhibit of 2018, Take Aways: Art to Go! This annual invitational exhibit features sixty-two of the county’s most notable artists. As a fundraising event these artists are presenting works In this wildly popular show home fabulous art the day of your purchase, the artists and PVA get their normal commissions, and new art comes into the gallery every day!

The January 17 - March 4 exhibit will include an opening reception on Sunday, January 21, from 2 to Sunday, March 4, from 2 to 4 p.m.

The artists are well known from numerous exhibitions and teaching experiOthers are known from Open Studios, and all artists bring years of expertise and practice in their submissions. The pieces of art include sculptures, encaustic (wax),

“CASA” from page 17 In a life full of uncertainty and change, you, as a CASA volunteer, will often be the only consistent, caring adult who will be there with them throughout their time in foster care. this year that could last a lifetime. Become a volunteer for an abused or neglected child.

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that being a Court Appointed Special rewarding, fulfilling experience of their lives.

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n December 23, 2017, Laura Brown, the Soquel Creek Water District’s General Manager from 1995-2012, passed away after defying the odds by leading a high quality and productive life following her diagnosis of a particularly aggressive and incurable form of cancer in early 2012.

Laura had an unwavering dedication and commitment to public service.

Through the practice of lead by example, she fostered a sense of high-morale and job satisfaction within the employees; developed valuable and collaborative relationships within the community; and established an abiding legacy of high standards for professionalism in everything she did.

Laura was raised on a ranch in Moreno Valley, California. She learned to operate a vehicle by driving her family’s tanker truck to the bulk water station when the ranch wells went dry. Ironically, the highlight of her long career in public service was as General Manager of Soquel Creek Water District. Among her many accomplishconservation program, a well master agencies to address the county’s water issues.

Laura’s youth included wonderful memories of time with her grandmother piccolo in the school band, and being active in 4-H. Her favorite 4-H project was raising sheep. Each spring, she would take in orphaned lambs from a local shepherd and raise them on a bottle. She met her husband, Jess, at 4-H camp when they were 9 years old. They shared many fond memories

Laura Daniel Brown of summer camp in the San Bernardino Mountains (where they later became counselors together) and showing livestock at the Riverside County Fair. Laura attended the University of Southern California and often joked that after meeting the rich city boys, she fell in love with the hog farmer who was her best friend.

Laura found her calling of public service after her junior year in high school when she was selected to shadow the local Congressman in Washington, D.C. The following year, she was one of only two in the nation to win the Washington Crossing Foundation Scholarship for students pursuing careers in public service.

The scholarship included a trip to the foundation’s headquarters outside Philadelphia each year until she graduated from the university. The mentorship she received from the trustees of the Washington Crossing Foundation, particularly the founder, Ann Hawkes Hutton, greatly shaped Laura’s ideals of patriotism and and highly rewarding career.

Immediately following their marriage, Laura and Jess moved to Santa

in every position she ever held starting with Administrative Analyst in the Public Works Department, followed by Assistant to the City Manager, Personnel Director then six years as Assistant City Manager.

that board on the Mills Peninsula Health Services Board and most recently on the Peninsula Coastal Regional Board of Sutter Health. She also was active in the Aptos Chamber of Commerce and served as pres-

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babwe, Africa and the arts. After Jess had while performing volunteer work, he and Laura became the sponsors of three siblings, Thelma, Trever, and Chaka Jr.

making several trips to Africa to assist them.

When Thelma was accepted into university in Australia, Laura assumed the role of Mom to a young woman experiencing the challenges of a whole new world and college life. Eventually, Trever joined his sister in Darwin, Australia, and also looked to Laura for guidance. The mendous pride, joy and love to Laura, and she adored them. friend Emma Solden and sister-in-law, high quality and productive life after being diagnosed in early 2012 with a particularly aggressive and incurable form of cancer.

She was admired for her inner strength, positive attitude and spirituality. At the

Laura is survived by her husband and soul mate, Jess, her mother Rachelann Daniel of Aptos, her brother Scott Daniel and his wife Susan of Houston, TX, Thelma

was so grateful for being named Woman of

White and son Jordan James Rufaro White

of Commerce.

To Georgeann Cowles Eiskamp and the Watsonville Rotary, thank you for presenting the Rotary Foundation’s Paul Harris Fellow recognition to her and Jess.

To the students of Aptos High School, allowing Laura to experience a Prom, and above all, a surprise selection as 2012

take the position of Assistant City Manager of Monterey.

County to take the helm of Soquel Creek Water District. As Soquel Creek Water District general manager for more than 16 years, Brown was a mentor and community builder. She discovered her passion in water and, following her retirement, became a consultant with HydroMetrics Water Resources Inc., working with water agencies on groundwater management and policy issues.

Laura also volunteered in the community by serving on the Community Board of the Palo Alto Medical Foundation

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There will be a private service for family and, later in the spring, a celebration of her life for friends. In memoriam contributions may be sent to the Washington Crossing Foundation, West Coast Scholars, Laura’s positive attitude and energy will always be remembered. Whoever and wherever she served always was the missed.

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t was announced that the Bontadelli farming family has donated $5,000 to establish a Laura Brown Memorial Scholarship Fund. In announcing this contribution,

in Laura Brown. We are very appreciative of the hard work and dedication Laura’s husband Jess has given to our farming community over the past quarter century. We were wondering how best to convey our feelings of condolences to Jess on his great

The Bontadelli Family is asking anyone who feels in their hearts that this is a to start paying out and be fully endowed it takes a total of $25,000. Checks should

professional and community contributions by being named Woman of the Year by the Aptos Chamber of Commerce in 2003.

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Boost Your Health In Under 5 Minutes A Day A new year brings new opportunities

as belly breathing, can reduce heart rate and lower stress hormones quickly, helping to prevent stress from having a negative impact on health. To practice, place one hand on your chest and the other on your belly. Breathe in slowly through your nose into your belly. You should feel the hand on your stomach being pushed outward while the hand on your chest remains still.

Hold the breath for a few seconds, and then push it out through pursed lips, like you were whistling. Repeat for three slow, deep breaths to instantly feel less stressed.

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are two times more likely to take more challenging math and science courses and two times more likely to pursue STEM careers.

One option to increase students’ interest in robotics is the TI-Innovator Rover, a robotic car that introduces middle school and high school students to the basics of coding and programming. Students without any coding or robotics experience can learn to write basic programs on their TI graphing calculators that make Rover do things like draw, dance or even crash. Learn more

by 2020. One way to nurture kids’ longterm potential is to make learning STEM subjects fun, hands-on and interactive.

Whether you’re looking for fresh ideas to shake things up in the classroom or planning activities to share with the family at home, consider these creative approaches to increasing students’ interest in STEM topics. : When learning occurs

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Career show and tell: Seek out speakers or mentors who have real-world STEM careers, ranging from more traditional

create unexpected sparks of interest. Build

more unexpected jobs that use STEM principles every day, such as a fashion designer

to highlight STEM subjects.

For example, setting up a tour of a local baseball stadium may be a chance to get up close and personal with the game the math behind baseball. Similarly, a visit to an indoor skydiving facility is more than just exposure to an extreme sport; it’s an opportunity to learn about terminal velocity and gravity. Additional options include an outdoor nature lesson, manufacturing facility, planetarium or local farm.

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Introduce robotics: Between selfdriving cars, drones that can aid in rescue for day-to-day tasks, the future of robotics is here now.

Researchers at Brandeis University found that students involved in robotics

Encourage kids to get hands-on with these careers by having guests both show and tell how they use math and science every day. For example, students can measure and cut materials to make a circle skirt, an unexpected lesson in geometry. Or they can scoop up a physics lesson on states of matter as milk transforms into ice cream.

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Porter Memorial Library 2018 MTA Series

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ancy Lynn Jarvis will visit the Porter Memorial Library on Wednesday, February 14 at 10:30 a.m. to discuss her various books and ones still being written. Nancy finally acknowledged she was having too much fun writing to ever sell another house, so she let her license lapse after her twenty-fifth anniversary in real estate.

Nancy’s philosophy is that you should try some- Nancy Lynn Jarvis thing radically different every few years. Writing is one of her latest adventures. She invites you to take a peek into the real estate world through the stories that form the backdrop of her Regan McHenry mysteries. The

murders are fictional, but the real estate details and ideas come from her experiences.

Nancy is working on book seven in the series and then plans a new series entendre intended) about two retired men who start a handyman business.

One man is recently widowed and needs to fill his time, and the other thinks the business will be a good way to meet women.

The Porter Memorial Library is pleased to host Nancy since she was County Library System and worked at The Porter Memorial Library when it was part of the county library system.

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audience and autograph copies of their books. The programs are free and open to the public. They are scheduled for the second Wednesday of January, February, March and April at 10:30 a.m.

Refreshments and coffee will be served with The Ugly Mug providing the coffee.

The library is located at 3050 Porter Street, Soquel. Limited parking is available behind the library. Enter from Soquel Drive into the Bagelry parking lot and drive through to the left.

For more information, call the library at 475-3326 during library hours: Monday-Friday 12-4 and Saturday 10 a.m.- 2 p.m., or visit the library website at: www.porterml.org

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Board of Directors is looking for two energetic, committed individuals interested in applying for Board service; one general board member and the Parent Volunteer Association (PVA) Chair.

PCS Board service is an excellent opportunity for community members to become actively involved in enhancing

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governance.

Applicants should understand that the Board is a working, actively engaged body that meets regularly.

The ideal PVA candidate will be a leader, with experience and skills in volunteer coordination, event planning, and community building.

Additionally, they must understand manage the PVA and its activities, actively support school culture and activities, think

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For additional information about general Board positions and the PVA Chair job description, please see the school com. Deadline to submit an application and related documents is Friday, February 23 at 3:00 PM. All application documents must be submitted as PDF (Portable Document didates will be held on the afternoon/ evening of Monday, March 12.

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is the season, once again, for combating the common cold. After centuries of dealing with this nemesis, there still is no cure. My old

college pharmacology professor put it week for drug therapy to cure the common cold. Otherwise, without drug therapy, it takes seven days.

What we really are doing is just treating the symptoms of the common cold. The usual symptoms of a cold include a sore throat plus a runny nose. Other symptoms

The common cold is due to a virus, usually a rhinovirus. However, the common cold can be caused by over

cold. There are some preventative measures that may delay or keep someone from getting a common cold. First, and foremost, is to keep the immune system strong.

The immune system is very complex.

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determine whether a patient only has a two to three colds per year. Children under twelve years of age experience more colds per year than adults.

maintaining a healthy immune system. A healthy lifestyle includes proper diet and

some unknown issues. For example, a proper diet can be quite complex, especially balancing micronutrient intake. also needs to be adequate selenium, iron, copper, folic acid, vitamins A, B6, C and E intake.

Other preventative measures include twenty-second hand washing, staying away from sick people, and avoid touching eyes, nose, or mouth.

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Friends of the Library is the card-carrying senior members.

Although one does not have to be a senior to join Friends, the population of senior members is growing rapidly.

At a recent meeting at the Capitola Branch Library I learned that it’s the Friends that raise money for many of the library programs like Children’s Story Hours, Trivia Night, Tech Teach-In and more, which you can

the library’s upstairs meeting room. Books make great Valentines Day Gifts! meeting less than a year ago with a suggestion that we follow the lead of a city in Oregon. Lake Oswego Community Reads celebration that sounded interesting, thus she was immediately elected chair of Santa

the desire to give it wide appeal meant creating lots of community involvement.

The Friends’ committee provided secret ballots for community members to Friends raise money through

By C.J. nominees. In August programs such as book sales. The popular annual sale at the the community was invited to think this civic center is one example and there are through and vote on the top three selecsmaller but ongoing sales on designated shelves in the library as shown in the photo people attended and the vote was for Born here. Books, CDs and DVDs are donated A Crime by Trevor Noah. throughout the year from individuals and sales of Born A Crime by Trevor Noah were estates.

Friends’ volunteers collect the donated books, sort them, shelf them and plan addi- York Times Best Seller about growing up tional sales opportunities such as tabling at in South Africa under apartheid and the local events. In fact the website currently p.m. Looking for reasonably priced books and media? Missing Logos? Come by and check out a variety of paperbacks and hard-

sored by the Friends of the Aptos Library.

Beginning January 31 at 6:30 p.m., the Aptos Library shows a screening of

Nancy Spangler of Cabrillo College, and on Feb 21 a talk by Dr. Cath Byrne who holds a master’s degree in international peace studies. Spangler grew up in Noah’s home in South Africa.

Currently a display of thought probi-racial families for children and teens is now in Aptos Public Library Youth Ser-

exploring Noah’s up-bringing in South Africa. For a full schedule of events go to https://www.friendsofaptoslibrary.org/ our-community-reads – born.html A children’s story hour will be led by

Friends of Santa Cruz is proud to have six Chapters that help support your local libraries!

Aptos Friends, Boulder Creek Friends, Capitola

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Redwood Mountain Faire

t may be winter, but it’s time to apply to participate in the fantastic Ninthannual Redwood Mountain Faire June 2 and 3. Bands, artists and artisans, food vendors, community orga-

self-made works at the Faire; applications are due February 1. With about 5,000 Faire visitors over the weekend, it’s a great event to show your goods.

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are needed for this great music and arts festival.

and willing to take on a job at the Faire, should email info@redwoodmountainfaire.

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Musicians seeking to perform may apply online at www.redwoodmountainfaire.com before March 2. Faire Music Committee members frequently attend

information and applications, by February 1 (space limited).

Sponsors: Businesses and individuals wishing to sponsor the Faire, by providing funds or services, will find information online. You will be well honored for your help. For further information, and to ensure participation in time to receive all the benefits attached to Sponsorship, contact Linda Moore (lindakmoore@gmail.com) or Andy

of downloads and CD’s, to help make to feature, so the sooner bands apply the better.

Local artists and artisans are also encouraged to apply online to sell their

Immel (timeforandy616@comcast.net)

by February 1.

community organizations. This great family event takes place at Roaring Camp in Felton.

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“Scoreboard” from page 12 Soquel 1 – Santa Cruz 0 (Jan 5, H*) Soquel 3 – St. Francis 0 (Jan 3, A*)

Cook up some fun: When it comes to bucking tradition, the kitchen may not be

Coach: Emily Scheese Scotts Valley 5 – Harbor 1 (Jan 25, A*) Soquel 6 – Harbor 0 (Jan 18, A*) Harbor 2 – SLV 0 (Jan 16, H*) Aptos 6 – Harbor 0 (Jan 11, A*) Santa Cruz 11 – Harbor 0 (H*) Scotts Valley 5 – Harbor 0 (Jan 6, H*)

the kitchen is a perfect place to explore the chemistry of combining ingredients and hone math skills such as dividing fractions when splitting a recipe.

Solve real-world problems: Give students an opportunity to think through a real problem and come up with a solution.

For example, challenge them to solve how they would create low-cost options for

Coach: Jon Baron Soquel 4 – St. Francis 1 (Jan 25, H*) Scotts Valley 2 – Soquel 1 (Jan 23, H*) Soquel 6 – Harbor 0 (Jan 18, H*) Santa Cruz 3 – Soquel 1 (Jan 13, A*)

“Common Cold” from page 23 recommended, or gargling with a mixture of one tablespoonful of sodium salt in 8 ounces of warm water. Drinking warm beverages may also be of some help.

For a runny nose, rest is recommended pain and pressure, it is advisable to put warm compresses over the nose and forehead and/ or breathe in steam as when taking a shower or over a sink with the hot water tap open. is useful, or breathing in steam. Sometimes taking a few teaspoons of honey by mouth may be helpful for anyone over one year of age.

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Soquel 1 – SLV 0 (Jan 11, A*) Soquel 2 – Aptos 1 (Jan 9, H*) Soquel 7 – St. Francis 0 (Jan 6, H*)

Note that I have not mentioned any medications to treat the symptoms of a cold. I recommend the above measures as to the common cold.

I will write about the proper use of decongestants, antihistamines, analgesics, cough suppressants, and other medications to treat the symptoms of the common cold.

I will also discuss the pros and cons of drug products containing multiple ingredients.

water. Through trial and error, students can learn that failure is OK and sometimes leads to a better solution.

Family Features

Ron received his doctorate in pharmacy from the University of California, San Francisco Medical Center. He has completed post-graduate coursework in hematology at the University of California, Berkeley, and in nutrition at Harvard Medical School.

He is currently a member of the American Society of Health-Systems Pharmacists.

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District Receives $2M Planning Grant for Pure Water Soquel Project

By Melanie Mow Schumacher, P.E., Special Projects-Communications Manager

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anuary brought the Soquel Creek Water District some very exciting news from the California State Water Resources Control Board! We’ve been awarded a grant under the state’s Proposition 1 funding program for up to $2 million dollars to further evaluate our proposed groundwater replenishment project, Pure Water Soquel.

The California Proposition 1 Water Bond and implementation projects to prevent and clean up contamination of groundwater that serves as a source of drinking water. Since groundwater is currently the District’s only source of drinking water, preventing seawater intrusion from moving further inland is a top priority. Seawater contamination is already detected in our coastal monitoring wells at both ends of the District (Pleasure Point area and Aptos/La Selva Beach area).

plies in California, and is mandated to be sustainable by 2040. state’s recognition and support of the crucial work we’re doing to protect the groundwater of the Soquel Creek Water District Board of

leveraging it with this state funding, toward ensuring a reliable, safe, and sustainable The proposed Pure Water Soquel Project is aimed at preventing seawater from contaminating the groundwater that serves as the local drinking water supply. It would to replenish the groundwater basin, and seawater intrusion. This type of project incorwater in a sustainable, full circle manner.

It would take already-treated wastewater that is being discharged into the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary and purify it using a three-step advanced reverses osmosis, and UV-light/advanced oxidation). The end result is high-quality, state and federal drinking water standards, which can be used for replenishing the groundwater basin.

This process is successfully being used in several places in California, elsewhere in

For more information on the project, visit soquelcreekwater.org/purewatersoquel.

the U.S., and abroad. Orange County Water District’s Groundwater Replenishment Project is one of the most widely known,

this month’s topic or anything else related to

and used to recharge their groundwater.

That’s part of the reason why Disneyland can fortunate to have the Groundwater Replenishment System right in our backyard…

Today, almost all of the water used at the

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The District received wide support when it submitted an application for this grant, including the City of Capitola, Public Works Department, Pajaro Valley Water Management Agency, Resource ConAssemblymember Mark Stone, and State Senator William W. Monning.

The District was awarded the maximum amount, $2 million dollars for planning, which will help fund the District’s technical and environmental evaluations for the Pure Water Soquel Project. Currently, work includes preparation of a draft environmental impact report (scheduled for release this summer), and furthering some treatment process testing. The District is also planning on conducting geotechnical and hydrologic investigations to better understand the capacity of the potential recharge wells.

As part of the District’s Community Water Plan, the Pure Water Soquel project is being considered as a supply option to diversify our water resources portfolio and provide water supply sustainability and resiliency. Other supply options under consideration include desalination, river water transfers, and stormwater capture.

The District Board is currently considering stages of evaluation and have varying quantities and estimated costs.

The proposed Pure Water Soquel Project cost is estimated to be $65-$70 million dollars, which includes treatment, pipelines, and recharge wells. Should the District move forward with this project, it could apply for Implementation Program funding under the Proposition 1 Water Bond grant program for up to $50 million for qualifying components, and additional funding through other state and federal loans and/or grants.

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25. Cul de ____ 28. Partial haircut 30. Geek and jock, e.g.

35. S-shaped molding 37. International Civil Aviation Org. 39. Best not mentioned 40. Pakistani language 41. *American skating icon 43. College cadet program 44. Crocodile ones are insincere 46. Make children 47. This and the other 48. Praise for a fearless one 50. Dispatch 52. Ornamental ponddweller 53. Classic sci-fi video game

3. *8-time American speed skating medalist 4. Regular visitors 5. Long-billed shore bird 6. Well-ventilated 7. Flapper’s neckwear 8. Spots for links 9. Arial, e.g.

10. Ill-mannered 11. Malaria symptom 12. Subsequently 15. *”Agony of ____” 20. Like anchor aweigh 22. Not well 24. Ezra Pounds’ poetry movement 25. *Which Korea is 2018 Winter host?

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A Dog Owner’s Guide to Canine Flu

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hat is Canine Flu? infecting dogs in the United

among racing greyhounds at a racetrack in virus that genetically adapted to infect dogs.

It gained the ability to infect dog-to-dog and quickly spread across the United States.

In spring 2015, Chicago became

it was another H3N8 outbreak. Further testing showed that this outbreak was due

adapted to infect dogs in South Korea in 2007. The source of the Chicago outbreak

type has been shown to infect humans.

Interestingly, during the Chicago outbreak, it was demonstrated that H3N2 could in rare circumstances infect cats and cause a similar disease.

What are the symptoms of the canine

most cases, dogs are feverish, lethargic, and 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.

In an outof this disease, it is recommended that any

infected over 1000 dogs in the months had spread to 23 states. break resurfaced in early June 2017. The source of the outbreak appears to be two dog shows, in Florida and Georgia. It quickly spread throughout the southeastern United States and to Minnesota. Unfortunately, it has continued to spread, and as of January 2018, new

canine population, all dogs are considered susceptible.

What animals can become infected? — All dogs appear to be susceptible regardless

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.

The It can be spread through direct contact, like 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

quarantined at home away from other dogs for at least 28 days.

In March

vaccine series, why is he showing signs of a respiratory illness? — Unfortunately, there are multiple disease-causing microorganisms, both bacterial and viral, that can cause respiratory disease in dogs. Dogs

dogs that were imported to Los Angeles from Asia and not properly quarantined.

The virus has continued to occur sporadi-

will often show very similar clinical signs

documented cases of H3N2 were found in the greater Bay Area leading to our current outbreak.

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and H3N2 is available. Two doses are recommended for an appropriate immune response; these doses should be given three weeks apart. It is recommended to continue to booster this vaccine on an annual basis. It is important to discuss your dog’s lifestyle and risk factors with your veterinarian to determine if he should be

veterinarian to determine the cause of the dog’s symptoms.

dogs can still develop the disease though usually the course of the disease is milder and shorter than unvaccinated dogs.

Owners of both vaccinated and unvaccinated dogs should take care to avoid high-risk situations (grooming facilities, kennels, dog parks, dog daycare, etc.) during an outbreak.

How can I prevent my dog

food and water bowls, and spread disease for up to 48 hours. Most frighteningly, a 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.

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My dog was vaccinated today, is he immediately protected? — It is important to note that it takes time for an animal’s immune system to mount an immune response to a vaccine. In general, it takes two weeks for a dog’s body to develop protective immunity from a vaccination. requires a second booster vaccine three weeks after the initial injection, a dog is not considered protected until two weeks after the initial injection. Dog owners should continue to take necessary precautions with potential exposure throughout this period.

the household, especially if dogs have 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.

Featured Columnist

Funding Education in California

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n January 9 the Governor released

budget and although schools on the surface appear to be winners, one has to dig a little deeper to unearth what the new dollars really mean for California’s 6 million students and the students of Santa California has the sixth largest economy in the world and the largest domestic product (GDP) of any state in the nation and yet it ranks 45th nationally in the percentage of taxable income spent on education, 41st in per-pupil funding, 45th in pupil/teacher ratios and 48th in pupil/ K-12 school funding has not substanbasis, for more than a decade. In fact, state funding for schools has just recently returned to levels predating the Great Recession of 2007 and whatever modest gains have been made are being eroded by rising health care and pension costs as well

as the costs for transportation and utilities.

It is no wonder we are experiencing a lective bargaining challenges.

Since 1975 (Senate Bill 160) school boards and unions have been required to meet at least once every three years employment, the school calendar and other working conditions. Nearly all California school districts now have a teachers union California Teachers Association or the California Federation of Teachers. The primary activity of these unions is to represent the teachers in negotiating the terms of the contract.

During my long tenure in public education I have been on both sides of the that it doesn’t matter which side you are on, the experience can be less than pleasant.

The system, however well meaning, is ripe of the negotiation and the way in which California funds public education.

One possible solution, but sole panacea, is for California to follow what 17 other states have done and adopt a statewide teacher salary schedule that guarantees a certain minimum

level of pay. Currently, the minimum pay range for a school district in California can have a low of $39,000 for a beginning teacher and a high of $69,000 all things being equal. That gap needs to be closed if we are to retain the best and brightest teachers in go a long way to alleviate the entrenched acrimony that seems to go hand-in-hand with single district negotiations.

While a statewide salary schedule help to close the gap between the highest paid and lowest-paid teachers in the state.

A schedule can help to achieve this goal by ensuring that every district in the state provides their teachers with a salary that is at least competitive with that of other districts in the state.

Although there is no hard data to give

County teachers have been lost to higher paying districts in Silicon Valley, I know

the complexity of single district funding formulas.

In 2016 the California School Boards Association issued a report entitled

an additional $22 to $40 billion annually would be required to provide ALL public school students with access to a highquality education.

I am cautiously optimistic that the huge corporations will receive under the new tax law will allow these companies to do the right thing and invest in our schools. Their support is needed now more than ever.

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Community Calendar

Event Calendar Wednesday Feb. 21 Business Showcase “Passport to Success”

First Mondays: 2-3 p.m., in Watsonville Second Tuesdays: 5:30-7 p.m. in Capitola Third Wednesdays: 5:30-7 p.m. in Watsonville Third Thursdays: 2-3 p.m. in Santa Cruz Third Fridays: 12-1 p.m. in Aptos Mondays

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Invisible/Alienated Grandparents Support Group

hat is co-dependency? What is Aptos enabling? What is this insanity? ed by Dr. Pat Hanson author Am I the only one who feels this way? of Invisible Grandparents: Join Nar-Anon, world wide Leave a Legacy of Love Whether fellowship of relatives and friends of You Can Be There or Not this will be a safe structured environment someone else’s addiction. Please join for sharing stories if you so us at our Sunday evening meeting choose, and learning healthy at Sutter Hospital (Sutter Room) ways to deal with separation 6:30 p.m. from anyone. Co-sponsored

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Second Wednesdays one’s business.

Dues are $30 a semester. You must Cruz Santa Cruz Sons in Retirement read music. vereaters Anonymous is 3272.

Monthly Meeting a Free, Friendly 12-Step group for those who have a Writing/Discussion Meeting his statewide group of retired Second and Fourth Thursdays problem with food. men invites you to be our Cabrillo Host Lions Club Church, Gazebo Room, 10707 guest at our monthly luncheon. Meetings current times and locations You’ll meet kindred spirits, have of other meetings, or call our (At Hwy One and Freedom a fine lunch and learn something 100 Aptos Creek Road.

Blvd) new from a top notch guest ant to make a difference in o you have a problem with speaker. our community? Join the food? Please check out our Cabrillo Lions Club twice every free, friendly 12-Step support month and see what you can do group with the solution. All Second and Fourth Wednesdays teens and adults welcome!

Saturday February 3 For current times and locations of Wellness on the Cancer Journey other meetings: www.santagmail.com and Saturday Feb. 24 earn how to safely support Rose Pruning & Care Classes your body and emotions Fridays Feb 3, 10 a.m., Bokay Nursery, 30 through the journey of Cancer Drop-in Grief Support Hitchcock Rd, Salinas from diagnosis to softening the Overeaters Anonymous Feb 24, 10 a.m., Alladin Nursery, impact of chemo, radiation, and 12-1 pm, Hospice of Santa Cruz 2905 Freedom Blvd, Watsonville recovering well from surgery. he Monterey Bay Rose Society We’ll address nausea, low o you have a problem with County is offering a drop-in energy, weakness, digestion, food? Come Join us for a grief support group for adults Care classes and demonstrations. immune support, grief, stress friendly free 12-step support grieving the death of a family The classes include: rose pruning and more. member or a friend. This group demonstrations, caring for roses, group with the solution group Feel free to bring your partner is a place where you can share with the solution. Teens and adults pest and disease management, or care team to this free class. stories, learn tools for coping, welcome. Includes compulsive selecting the right rose for our Please come fed; water is and receive support from people overeating, anorexia and bulimia. area and a question and answer available. who care.

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First Fridays each month

Santa Cruz County Prostate Cancer Support Group

10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Peace United Church of Christ at 900 High Street, Santa Cruz urious about Shakespeare?

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Sunday February 11 The Problem of Religious Prejudice and Racism

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Childcare provided (ages 4-12).

Please indicate ages when registering. Register by emailing: tofasantacruz.org

Master Rosarians. No reservations Monday February 12 are needed. All classes will happen 4-H Youth Development Program 6:30 p.m., Community Covenant rain or shine!

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Santa Cruz PONY Baseball Icebreaker Clinic and Tryouts

9 a.m., Branciforte Middle School, Saturday February 24 315 Poplar Ave, Santa Cruz Sunday February 25 wo tryout dates are scheduled Pajaro Valley Quilt for Feb. 4 and Feb. 11, rain Association Show or shine. Players born between Sept. 1, 2003 and Aug. 31, 2007 ciation takes place at the Santa are eligible to play in PONY league. Complete registration will feature more than 350 quilts information is available at and guest speaker and author/ collector, Roderick Kiracofe.

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CASA Orientations to Become WomenCARE ARM-in-ARM For more information please call We welcome everyone to Valley Gardens is a beautiful 9-hole 12:30 - 2 p.m.

Advocates for Children co-work with us at the library. omenCARE ARM-in-ARM course in Scotts Valley.

ASA empowers volunteers to Our goal is to provide the support group for women collaborative atmosphere of co- Sundays with advanced, recurrent and working to a broad spectrum First Baptist Church Bible Study metastatic cancers. Meets foster care. Court appointed special of people who can benefit 9:45 a.m: Bible Study Aptos Noon Toastmasters advocates are everyday people that, with a separate meeting every 12:00-1:00p.m. Rio Sands Hotel, from the relationships, mutual 11 a.m.: Worship with just a few hours a week can support and connections First and Third Tuesday every 7565 Sunset Way, Aptos have a lifetime of impact for a child essential to creating a thriving ome join a dynamic, month. irst Baptist Church of Aptos who has been abused or neglected. business. supportive group of people welcomes you to join their More info www.casaof santacruz.

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Announcements Upcoming in April

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Arts and Entertainment

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150 Jewell St. osted by Soquel Sports Announcing a Santa Cruz Foundation. Buy-In $15. production of a beloved classic Full snack bar available. First of the American theater Tuesday of each month is special $25 buy in (up to five packs).

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storyline, it features local vocalist Rocky Pase as George, a new Dean Noon-10 p.m., Mutari Chocolate of Music at a small-town college. performed widely both in the House and Factory, 504 Front Peninsula Banjo Band He has romantic problems that are Street, Santa Cruz solved by the Choraliers. nationally and taught Theatre at 390 Saratoga Ave, San Jose ptos Artist David Pfost’s plein Shows are videotaped for future several colleges/universities. air watercolor paintings of orty-seven years of performing The play will run April 6-22 on in the Bay Area, over 250 Center Stage, 1001 Center St., on exhibit. popular tunes. Come see our Santa Cruz; Fridays & Saturdays band for Free in Sunnyvale Every Tuesday February 20 Wednesday. No cover.

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new entry-level String Orchestra class 4th- 6th Grade Beginning Strings for violin, viola and cello will be Students must provide their own instruments.

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hosts tributes to the Beatles and the Rolling Stones. Renowned tribute bands Abbey Road and Satisfaction Stones Show engage in a musical

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You may have just found the key to your happiness as the month begins. It’s anybody’s guess whether you’ll achieve the things you want most, but you feel happy to be ahead of the competition. Potential career and networking opportunities present themselves mid-month, but you must be willing to think outside the box to take full advantage of them. There is perhaps more riding on your decisions than you know. Choose wisely. Be careful of miscommunications near the end of the month, which could interfere with a scheduled teleconference or romantic date. Think carefully about what you say before you say it, because the repercussions of saying the wrong thing at the wrong time could last a long time.

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outlook as you leave behind the negative. Yes, sometimes it really is that easy. Whatever you’ve committed to late in the month you’ll see through to the bitter end. Once you set your sights on something, quitting isn’t really an option you even consider.

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The beginning of February is the time to get your thoughts in order. Enjoy the small daily tasks (like running errands and grocery shopping) that make your life go a little more smoothly. It’s okay to be the one to clean up after dinner or tidy the house. You’re something of an emotional roller coaster mid-month, which leaves people who don’t know you well scratching their heads and wondering what your deal is. You don’t owe anyone an explanation for your behavior, though, and as your mood settles down later in the month, everything will feel right again. Can’t we all just get along?

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Beauty and charm are present in excess as the month begins, which you use to your full advantage. which will lead to happiness and success. Communication gets somewhat tricky mid-month. emotional diatribes. Misunderstandings and miscommunications are probably a given, so do the best you can. Relationships are on a rocky slope late in February, especially if there is any underlying (and unaddressed) sexual tension. It isn’t always easy to be direct about your desires, but you aren’t fooling anyone if you think you’re hiding them.

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7 p.m., Rio Theatre, Santa Cruz gnite your passion for adventure, action and travel!

The Banff Mountain Film Festival Antique Faire is back! Vendors World Tour will exhilarate you

from the Star Bene Argentine Menu, (or their well known italian menu), and enjoy the ambiance of Argentina Science Sunday and join us in a social tango dance to music from the Golden Age of Tango. Santa Cruz, 95060 Private instruction and classes eymour Marine Discovery by arrangement. For more Center presents a public Third Monday each month lecture from a marine scientist the third Sunday of every Stitchers By The Sea Meetings 239-2247. month. Topics are presented in First Fridays each month an entertaining and easySanta Cruz, 1740 17th Ave., to-understand format, with 95062 First Friday Art Tour up-to-date photos, video, and titchers-by-the-Sea, the local he First Friday Art Tour is a discussion. chapter of the Embroiderers’ Guild of America, holds regular temporary Arts event, managed in Science Sunday does not meet meetings open to the public each conjunction with the participating month. No admission fees. art venues. The event takes place seymourcenter.ucsc.edu

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Proceeds from the tasting kits Parks & Recreation department.

Pajaro Valley Quilt Association Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds ciation Show will feature more than 350 quilts and guest speaker and author/collector, Roderick Kiracofe.

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high standards, but don’t expect everyone to conform to your quest for perfection. You’re in touch with your softer side mid-month; it’s kind of nice to be in tune with your emotions.

Spend your spare time indulging your creative side. Increased tension in a close relationship late in the month will cause you to face life head-on. You’d do anything to avoid the unpleasantness that you fear is just around the corner, but sometimes pain cannot be avoided.

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right with your world. As a bonus, you get an appealing dose of charm that may get you out You tend to consider all sides of an issue, but there’s too much up in the air to decide for sure right now. Late February brings a dose of nostalgia, and you reminisce about how things used to be. You can’t go back in time, but you can try to recreate a feeling you’ve been missing lately.

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A general feeling of contempt and random arguments plague you early in the month for unexplained reasons. Watch your demeanor and what you may be projecting to the world. Your look might be stopping people from even approaching you right now. Deception and lies are in the air mid-February, and you’ll have to work extra hard at deciphering people’s true intentions.

This isn’t a good time to try to make any big decisions, especially when you don’t know who to trust. Miscommunications seem to be standard as the month nears its end, and you really don’t like looking foolish. Sometimes even the third time isn’t the charm, but you aren’t one to give up.

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You seek out justice and balance early in February, but you won’t be happy unless you have the last say. After all, what’s the point of taking a side if you aren’t going to win? Mid-month is a perfect time to try a new artistic endeavor. Acrylic or watercolor painting isn’t your thing? Try lengths at the end of the month to make sure your talents get noticed (whatever they may be).

If you’ve ever wanted to put on a one-person show, do it now!

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You have a lot of varied interests, and you won’t be bored as the month begins. With all you have on your mind there’s never a dull moment. Your social calendar is likely to be full as long as you want. You may want to hesitate before accomplishing even the simplest of tasks mid-February, out that being productive is only a state of mind (and not as much work as you think), the but being overly focused on winning makes you miss the point of the contests. Seeing people as individuals, rather than faceless competitors, will help you enjoy the process.

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Featured Columnist Addressing the Needs of our Local Seniors

By Zach Friend, County Supervisor 2nd District

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ver the next two decades California’s senior population is expected to nearly double. In our County, our growing senior population faces a number require renewed commitments budgetary and otherwise to ensure we meet them.

A few months ago the Seniors Council and Area Agency on Aging Counties held a Solutions Summit that looked into some of these challenges and proposed some potential solutions.

Here is a small overview of those issues and ways that the County, the large can work to address them. seniors do not have enough income to pay for their basic needs. Many

costs – which has increased local homelessness in people age 50 and up – and rising medical, transportation and food costs are all having a recent survey, 90 percent of local Meals on Wheels participants say there’s a time each month when they don’t have enough money for food.

Additionally, many seniors surveyed locally noted that paying lenge. As dental care isn’t covered

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A number of local seniors have noted they’ve had months where they choose between prescription medication and food based on limited incomes and increased costs.

A local survey also highlighted challenges with access to behavioral health for seniors, especially as it relates to issues around isolation and depression. More than 1 in 3 seniors cited in this survey have concerns about isolation and mental health challenges.

What are some possible solutions to these issues?

One major issue, understandably, is housing. For the senior population, ways that allow for the ability to age in place, increased creation of seniorStephens development) co-housing options, accessory dwelling units (ADUs), mobile/manufactured homes and more deed-restricted equation. Put simply, there is a need for an increased supply of housing, those with very limited income and

creation and working – even through the courts when necessary – to manufactured home parks.

Other solutions include improving behavioral and mental health access throughout the County and providing low and no cost options for dental care. Expanding access to low and no cost oral health throughout the County and local

The County has been streamlining our ADU process to increase their numbers and partnering with

County have been working on this issue.

This is just a short list of some of the challenges facing our local senior population. Even though great work is being done every day on this

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legs and mouth. He was given medical treatment and was then able to recuperate in his wonderful foster home.

His foster family reports that Robbie has recovered well from his injuries.

He loves his daily walks and kicking back in foster home with the resident dogs.

At 10 years old, Robbie does have some particular traits that make him best suited to a quiet, mature home. He enjoys the company of other dogs but does prefer to keep the human love for himself.

Robbie is a neutered male, black and tan Miniature Pinscher mix, approximately 10 years old.

You bet I have an idea!

Think: Re-gifting with sentiment!

Before you head out of Dodge, you’ll likely want to bid farewell to your local friends. Why not make your host a casual party, and (re) gift each guest with a specially selected item that you’ve vidual might now enjoy it, while also giving them a little reminder of you?

So, before taking loads of discarded things to Goodwill or selling on eBay or donating to a local resale shop, go through each and every you no longer want to keep, place them in a handful of boxes, and then match up the items with your guest list: A Beach Boys CD for your

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skier sister, the Harry Potter book series for your tween nephew, and your collection of seeds and gardening supplies for the neighbor No need to get fancy with wrapping paper, but presentation is important (espe-

old National Geographics), some twine, a few twigs or leaves from your yard, and on photos (that you’re about to toss anyway), punch a hole, write your new address and a short sentimental reason for giving them that item, tie it onto the package, and pass out each gift as your guests leave the party. the recipient holding the gift, so that when you’re feeling a million miles away, you can send a funny text with the picture.

Whether you’re moving year, deciding to part with your belongings seems so much easier when you can gift them to someone you *hope* will enjoy them. A few twists on this idea: Mismatched dishes and utensils? Take food to a dinner party, write

friends and friends of friends all bring a bunch of clothes they no longer want, and the items. Expand it to include just about anything in your home, like toiletries, linens, stationery, spices. What’s left gets donated by the host to a charity, or if food, placed in the kitchen at work for your co-workers.

Pam Hudson, owner of Simplify With Pam, a professional organizing business here on the Central Coast works with busy families, individuals and small businesses, as well as people who are downsizing, relocating and

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