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Capitola Branch Library Bookstore in the Capitola Mall

Thanks to the generosity of the Capitola Mall, the Friends of the Capitola Library now has a bookstore inside the mall. The bookstore is close to the main entrance next to Starbucks. The Grand Opening on March 3 was a great success!

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Meet The Author

Updates from City Hall

By Jamie Goldstein, Capitola City Manager This column is intended to provide the community with an ongoing series of updates about City of Capitola projects and activities of interest. If you have any suggestions for future topics, or feedback, please let me know at jgoldstein@ci.capitola.ca.us or by phone at 475-7300.

Library Update onstruction of the new Capitola Branch Library on Clares Road remains on schedule to start this summer.

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Steve is a former staff reporter for New York Newsday and the San Francisco Chronicle and is both a publisher and an author.

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Community News Capitola Library Closing May 1 Bookstore in Capitola Mall Raising Funds for Capitola Library Bay Fed Raises $12,001 for LEO’s Haven Cabrillo Grad Designs 2020 Olympic Mascot

Acquisition Project Funding 9 Kid’s Day Returns to Downtown Santa Cruz 10 Concert for Aromas Grange 11 Meet The Author Steve Kettmann ends the 2018 Porter Memorial Library Series 12 Bank Announces 50th Exhibition 19 Fifth Annual Tom Lehrer Tribute on April 7

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Cover Story

Capitola Library Closing May 1

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closure date of the Capitola Branch Library on May 1 to begin construction of a new branch facility. However, the last day the library will be open for business will be

construction time is 18 months to 2 years.

The existing Capitola Library is currently housed in a temporary structure that has outlasted its lifetime. The City of Capitola has planned to build a new library for many years and set aside money for the project. In June 2016, voters passed Measure S, which funds library building projects through a parcel tax. With this

Capitola the 21st Century Library building it deserves.

Library Director Susan Nemitz who has previous experience working on library

and services at the Live Oak and Aptos box installed near the Community Center

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mitigate the impact of the closure on the

at Jade Street Park. In addition, the Library plans to hold its Friday preschool storytimes program at the Porter Memorial Library in Soquel. The Library has also partnered with the Museum of Discovery in the

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community. We really had to think about the best way to deliver service in the area without having a physical building.” As a result, SCPL has released a series of FAQ’s to help people prepare for the closure, and to direct them to services during the closure.

Access to Library Services During Closure apitola Library users are encouraged to change their hold pickup location to any other branch in the library system, and

May 12th 10am - 3pm

Wharf and Jetty lans to rebuild the wharf and jetty with voter-approved Measure F funds are well underway. These projects include reconstruction of the existing jetty immediately east of Capitola Beach. The jetty is an important piece of infrastructure, and plays a critical role in forming Capitola’s beach. The wharf project includes a complete renovation of the facilities, including new buildings, and making the wharf more resilient to increased storm events and higher waves.

A community workshop on these projects will be held at 6:00 p.m. on

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Avoiding Car Break-Ins ach year, nationwide an estimated $1.26 billion in personal items are stolen from vehicles in about 1.85 million thefts. To protect yourself against car theft, consider these best practices to help prevent car break-ins.

1) Park in well-lit areas to keep your car visible.

2) Don’t make it easy. Keep windows and sunroofs closed and locked. One quarter of all thefts are from unlocked cars.

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Community News

Bookstore in Capitola Mall raising funds for Capitola Library T hanks to the generosity of the Capitola Mall, the Friends of the Capitola Library now has a bookstore in the Capitola mall. The bookstore is close to the main entrance next to Starbucks.

To start with, we

Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Grand Opening on March 3 was a great success!

The next bookstore sale starts on Saturday, April 7 at 10 a.m. There will be three door prize drawings at Noon, 1 and 2 p.m.

The Friends will have hundreds of children’s hardcover books, CDs and DVDs all at super aggressive pricing ($1 - $3). The proCome join us for the fun and walk away with great books, CDs and DVDs at great prices!

The Cool Mom The Friends are in need of more book donations. If you are thinking of cleaning out your bookshelves of the many books cluttering up your space, bring them over the Capitola Branch Library on the corner of Wharf Rd and Clares St. If you cannot cart them over there, we will come and pick them up. Just call or email Karen at (831-854-7560) or Karen@sploids.com

Growing up, I was the kid with the cool mom. She would drive around our small beach town on her scooter in her movie star sunglasses.

She would spend hours barefoot at her easel painting the surf.

She wore layers of bright colors and laughed loudly. We often ate pancakes for dinner, staying up late and watching scary movies.

Mom loved to fill our home with friends and sleepovers. She always said “the more, the merrier!”

I loved my mom’s eccentric personality. But as she got older, her strange behavior became worrisome. Unpaid bills were piling up on her desk. She isolated herself from friends. She often couldn’t find the right words when she spoke. Once, I found her phone in the refrigerator. After meeting with her doctor, she was diagnosed with dementia. Months later, she can no longer live alone.

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Community News

Bay Fed Raises $12,001 for LEO’s Haven CAPITOLA — Bay Federal Credit Union’s annual silent auction generated $12,001 for LEO’s Haven and the Chanticleer Park Neighbors Association at Embassy Suites in Seaside on January 28.

The Chanticleer Park Neighbors Association is working to build an inclusive playground called LEO’s Haven at Chanti-

Mariah Roberts, Executive Director of the Chanticleer Park Neighbors Association. munity can accomplish when we all work together.”

With over $1.5 million raised, the all-volunteer group is dedicated to completing the capital campaign this year so ground can be broken and construction

playground for children of all abilities.

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Bay Federal Credit Union employees present a check for $12,001.00 to Tricia Potts of LEO’s Haven and Mariah Roberts of the Chanticleer Park Neighbors Association in Live Oak on Thursday, March 8.

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Cabrillo Grad Designs 2020 Olympic Mascot TOKYO — The schoolchildren of Japan have made their choice; a pair of futuristic digital characters will be the mascots for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and Paralympics. Organizers unveiled the winning designs in Tokyo on Wednesday. mentary schools throughout Japan took part in selecting three designs, with each class casting one vote. The winning pair, clad in the ‘ichimatsu’ checkered pattern of the Games’

said Ryohei Miyata, head of the mascot cially in Japan. I cannot wait to see these two characters coming to life in the stadiums, on the streets and on TV.�

According to Tokyo 2020, the two mascots (Olympic and Paralympic)

personalities.

However, they respect each other and they are very good friends.

They both have a great spirit of hospitality. They always try their best to cheer and encourage votes.

The designer Ryo Taniguchi holds up his designs for the Mascots for the everyone.�

The blue foxy of the winning Tokyo 2020 Olympics. mascots is Ryo Taniguchi, who graduated creature, which represents the Olympics, College. He currently resides in Japan and is active as a character designer/illustrator.

His work has been featured by many companies and exhibitions in Japan.

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All books and media held at the Capitola Library must be retrieved before its last open day on April 28. Any holds remaining at the Capitola Library at the end of the day will be transferred to the Aptos Branch.

Books and media may be returned at any branch library. We will also have a drive-up return box at the Jade St. Community Center, 4400 Jade St., beginning May 1.

Library services are accessible from any branch library during open hours, by phone at 831-427-7713, or by emailing elibrary@santacruzpl.org. Many of our entertainment and research collections are

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available online via our website at santacruzpl.org.

SCPL has also added two additional Bookmobile stops in proximity to the library. The Bookmobile will visit the Live Oak Senior Center every other Tuesday 2:15 - 3:00 p.m. starting May 1, and the Mid-County Senior Center every other Wednesday 3:00 - 3:45 p.m.

Tales to Tails programming will move to the Aptos Library and take place 1st and 3rd Mondays 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. and 1st Saturday of the month 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Preschool Storytime will take place at the Porter Memorial Library Fridays 11:00 a.m. at the Children’s Museum of Discovery in

Schoolchildren voted for their favorite mascot. inner strength and a kind heart that loves

Organizers say the mascots combine tradition with innovation. Their names will be decided by copywriters and other professionals and announced in July or August.

The selection process involving schoolchildren was introduced to get

the Capitola Mall on Fridays 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. starting June 1.

The collection of books and media at Capitola is currently being evaluated and the best items are being reassigned to other branches. The Friends of the Santa Cruz Public Libraries will hold a big book sale

students enthusiastic about the games while also ensuring transparency.

The Tokyo Olympics are scheduled for

in the branch after it has closed on May be for sale. reassigned to nearby branches. You may see familiar faces when you visit a new branch!

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Community Brief

Volunteers Perform Spring Cleaning At Sycamore Grove SANTA CRUZ — The City of Santa Cruz Parks, Recreation, and Water Departments along with volunteers worked together to clean Sycamore Grove on Saturday, March 31. The Grove is a riparian area along the San Lorenzo River.

S y c a m o re Grove has been closed to the public for over a decade.

Volunteers were there to help restore it to its ecological potential.

Volunteers were provided with gloves, trash bags and grab sticks along with light snacks and water were provided. The

The Board currently has three standing committees that typically meet bi-monthly or quarterly. Beginning in 2018, the District Standing Committees shall be comprised of two Board members and two public members. Additional public members may be part of a Committee if approved by the Board.

Public members must be a customer of Soquel Creek Water District. Please return completed application by April 30, 2018.

Download the application here: http://www.soquelcreekwater.org/sites/ default/files/documents/forms/StandingCommitteeapplicationform_Fill-In2.pdf

across from Pogonip, just past Golf Club Drive.

For volunteers wanting to help with

WCB Environmental Improvement & Acquisition Project Funding t its Feb. 22 quarterly meeting, the Wildlife Conservation Board (WCB)

County’s volunteer website at https://www. scvolunteernow.org 2018-19 Activity Guide Now Available re you interested in programs, summer camps and classes in addition to beautiful beaches, open spaces and playgrounds?

The Santa Cruz County Department of Parks, Open Space and Cultural Services’ annual Activity Guide is now available, providing residents with access to learn, play and see the world. The new

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to people living in the unincorporated area, and is available for everyone online at http://www.scparks.com.

This year ’s guide includes programs on pickling, meditation, stargazing, gardening and many others. Children’s summer camps include art and science camps, reading camp, backpacking camp, the return of Zombie Camp and more. Among this year ’s senior offerings are exercise courses, an Oakland A’s/

Sycamore Grove

San Francisco Giants Bay Bridge battle and a Hornblower Champagne Brunch Cruise from the Ferry Building in San Francisco.

Local activities are held throughout the County parks system. Registration is available online at http://www.scparks. com, or by phone, mail or in person. Please refer to your Activity Guide or go online for details.

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Prepared By Sergeant Brian Cleveland Soquel Creek Water District Now Accepting Applications for Public Members of the District’s Standing Committees tanding committees play an important role in our organization by assisting a n d / o r advising the Board in formulating and implementing policy, developing recommendations, and providing oversight and transparency in the District’s business practices.

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awarded funding from the California State Homeland Security Grant Program to acquire a Dodge Ram ProMaster Van for use as a mobile substation. The mobile sub-

data computer, police radio, wireless

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internet, and a large screen monitor.

The mobile substation may be used for a variety of public safety purposes including:

important undertaking, and we’re con-

cause they feel deeply about for our silent

become the gem of our entire community.”

In recent years, Bay Federal’s silent auction has supported many organizations,

feel that creating an inclusive environment for all our community’s children is an

Center, Teen Kitchen Project, Camp Opportunity, and Aztecas Soccer Program. Bay

Federal’s silent auction is held each year as part of its annual employee appreciation event, and team members are encouraged to seek donations from area businesses.

Bay Federal is a full-service, not-

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wildlife habitat throughout California.

Some of the 15 approved projects wildlife-including some endangered species-while others will provide public access to important natural resources.

Several projects will also demonstrate the importance of protecting working landscapes that integrate economic, social and environmental environment, landowners and the local community.

Funding for these projects comes from a combination of sources including the Habitat Conservation Fund and the Wildlife Restoration Fund. Bond measures approved by voters to help preserve and protect California’s natural resources.

Funded projects include: A $278,000 grant to the Elkhorn Slough Foundation, for a cooperative project with CDFW to redesign and repair the existing outdoor amphitheater at CDFW’s Elkhorn Slough Ecological Reserve, located eight miles south of the City of Watsonville in Monterey County.

Benito, and Monterey counties. Bay Federal Credit Union is the largest member-owned serving its members and the community have given their own money and volun-

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businesses throughout Santa Cruz, San

organizations, and community events.

Community News

Kid’s Day Returns to Downtown Santa Cruz T he Downtown Association of Santa Cruz is excited to present the return of Kid’s Day, a daylong festival of activities, events and entertainment just for kids.

The sidewalks of Downtown Santa ities, and entertainment. Come experience a great sample of community groups with programming for kids. Education, sports, arts, science, dance, theater, and other activities all day, plus in-store activities and specials throughout downtown Santa Cruz at your favorite kid-friendly businesses.

Kid’s Day runs from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 15, with great specials all week leading up to the event.

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increased its investment toward the goal of creating and supporting positive, inspiring and engaging experiences for families and

3) Activate your car alarm to discourage thieves.

4) Hide your valuables by placing all items inside of the locked truck or cargo area.

5) Take your keys with you, do not hide keys in your car.

6) to watch for people placing valuable items into the trunk before shopping.

Hide the items before your arrival.

7) Hide electronic accessories such as iPhone chargers. These may indicate valuable items inside the trunk.

8) Trust your instincts. Report suspicions to parking lot attendants or police.

9) Many vehicles are broken into with the intent of stealing the car. Use visible anti-theft devices such as steering wheel locks, pedal locks, etc.

The aftermath of a car break-in can be expensive repair costs and replacement of valuables. Help protect yourself by following the above tips.

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erlone Geier Partners, who bought the largest portion of the Capitola Mall in 2016, has begun outreach to learn what the community would like to see as the company begins plans for the mall’s future. Representatives held a community meeting in January and recently mailed 35,000 postcards to local residents inviting them to participate in a survey. A link to the survey is available at the City’s website, www.CityofCapitola.org.

children in the Downtown Santa Cruz district.

Mini Golf / Art Festival which entertained hundreds of families in Downtown Santa Cruz over a weekend in February, the Downtown Association of Santa Cruz is working towards continuing with a family focused Kid’s Day presenting opportunities and experiences for our young people.

Downtown Santa Cruz has a wealth of local independent businesses, many of which are multi generational family owned and operated. Many business owners in the district have families and are raising children in and around the Downtown Santa Cruz business environment, plus many of the business owners themselves grew up in Downtown Santa Cruz and helped out at their parent’s shops.

This cultural value of family and community instills a level of awareness of the importance that children play in a downtown environment, as well as the value that a downtown community has in the development of a child.

April 15 is an opportunity for Downtown Santa Cruz to celebrate kids, and invite kids and families to celebrate Downtown Santa Cruz.

For more information visit DowntownSantaCruz.com/kids or email events@ downtownsantacruz.com

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apitola continues working to improve safety on neighborhood streets. The City recently completed the reduction of on-street parking on a portion of Hill Street to create a bike lane and reduce bottlenecks. Many students use that route riding and walking to and from school.

The City Council is also looking for

Jewel Box neighborhood adjacent to the Jade Street Community Center. Residents have reported increases in vehicles during commute hours as drivers attempt to avoid backups on the freeway and local arterial roads.

Citywide Garage Sale Mark your calendars for the annual city-wide garage sale on Saturday, April 21.

The City of Capitola will sponsor its annual garage sale to give residents the chance to support reusing and recycling items they no longer need.

Sign up beginning March 30 on the City of Capitola website. A map of participating locations and a description of available items will be available to download before the event.

Youth Positions Open on Advisory Bodies he City of Capitola has expanded opportunities for area students to participate on City advisory bodies, including the Art and Cultural Commission, Library Advisory Committee and Historical Museum Board. Applicants must live within the Soquel Union Elementary School District or attend Soquel, Harbor, or Aptos High School.

Selected youth participants will serve through August 2018 and may reapply for the next term. Individual announcements are available on the City’s website and at the Capitola Branch Library. There are also

opportunities on certain boards for adult members as well.

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Community News

Thornton Wilder’s classic ‘Our Town’ Presented by Rose Theatre/Suzanne Sturn Productions

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ur Town, set in the early 20th

record of a tiny New Hampshire village as created by the lives of its most on how our country has changed over the past century. Yet the play is less about a particular time than about time itself, and the

passing ephemeral quality of all life. Much like the inhabitants of Grover’s Corners, we too make breakfast, go to work, celebrate birthdays, get sick, get drunk, get married, raise children, and endure trouble. And yes, we also die. with the Zen inspired Noh theater of Japan where Buddhist themes were played out on a largely bare stage. OUR TOWN’s staging is likewise spare: 2 ladders, 2 tables, and several chairs. Much of the action is mimed and left to the imagination of the audience. It conveys in a Zen-like fashion a sense of the preciousness of human life in the face of cosmic immensity.

Thus the play evokes and celebrates the luminous, extraordinary, even the sacred quality of everyday life in every time and place.

As the Stage Manager, whose folksy commentary moves the play something is eternal. And it ain’t houses and it ain’t names, and it ain’t even the stars. There’s something way down deep that’s eternal about every human being.”

Now more than ever, amid the fears, turmoil, and toxic divisions of our public life, OUR TOWN lifts up a larger sense of perspective that

Emily (Isabel Cruz) and George (Maxwell Bjork) gaze at the night our individual lives and relationsky ... and each other.

Love at the Soda Fountain (from left): Maxwell Bjork (as George), Suzanne Sturn (playing the Stage Manager) and Isabel Cruz (as Emily). ships. For we too dwell, as young Rebecca of America...the Earth... the Universe, and the Mind of God.” Suzanne Sturn has extensive training in both classical Western and Japanese theater and holds both an MFA and Ph.D. in Theatre Arts. She has performed widely both in the Santa Cruz/Monterey region as well as nationally and has taught Theatre Arts at several colleges and universities. In 2016, she presented Rumi

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production of OUR TOWN, in which she plays the role of Stage Manager, with gender switching casting and a diverse group of local actors.

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Association Festival, Music City Roots, and Garrison Keillor’s ‘A Prairie Home Companion’.

Now they are looking forward to coming back to one of the venues that helped launch their careers.

Previous Grange Hall appearances were both sellouts

akland California’s very own T Sisters return for a third year to our beloved 104 year-old, historic Aromas Grange Hall. The T Sisters, born and raised in California embody harmony. It’s in their blood, bones, and history. Erika, Rachel and Chloe, (all real sisters), have been singing and writing music together since childhood.

The three sisters’ inventive songwriting is supported by their own acoustic instrumentation. Their sound represents a continuum of music, from traditional to pop of energetic indie Americana.

In the last two years, they’ve been honored to support such acts as Amos Lee, The Wood Brothers, Todd Rundgren, Laurie Lewis, ALO, The California Honey-

on Stage in Santa Cruz, a celebration of

drops, and more. Notable performances include Merlefest, Kate Wolf Music Festival, High Sierra Music Festival, Hardly Strictly Bluegrass (support role), Sisters Folk Festival, Strawberry Music Festival, Americana Music

$25 at the door. For a Roast Chicken dinner just $10. Vegetarian option $8. Beer and wine available.

Tickets are available at brownpapertickets.com and Marshall’s Grocery (Aromas). Call (831) 322~5411 or go to www.aromasgrange.org for more info. You will not want to miss this show!

Community News

Meet The Author Wednesday, April 11 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

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is Baseball Maverick: How Sandy Alderson Revolutionized Baseball and Revived the Mets.

The Meet the Author programs

teve Kettmann, the last author in the Porter Memorial Library’s Meet the Author 2018 Series, will speak to us about his books, as well as the process of writing and publishing books.

New York Newsday and the San Francisco Chronicle and is both a publisher and an author.

As co-director of the Wellstone Center in the Redwoods writers’ retreat center in Soquel- www. wellstoneredwoods.org Steve is the publisher of Wellstone Books which has published multiple Northern California bestsellers, including A Book of Walks by Bruce Bochy and VietnamEazy: A Novel About Mothers, Daughters, and Food by Trami Nguyen Cron who spoke at last year’s Porter Memorial Library Meet the Author Series.

their works, answer questions form the audience and autograph copies of their books. The programs are free and open to the public. Refresh-

Steve is also the author or coauthor of nine books, including four New York Times bestsellers as co-writer. His most recent book

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 info, 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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HopeTHRIFT is dedicated to not only raising money to support its programs and services, but also to employing people with developmental disabilities in the store, making it a double win for everyone in the community!

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SC County Bank Announces 50th Exhibition Native Son, Ed Penniman of the California Central Coast

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Native Son is a solo exhibition of the work of Ed Penniman, a Santa Cruz native, countywide locations. Penniman’s familiarity with the coastal landscape of Santa age of twelve. “SCCB Art� page 15

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Baseball Coach: Joseph Allegri Santa Cruz 13 – Harbor 1 (Mar 27, A*) Aptos 6 – Harbor 1 (Mar 23, H*) Scotts Valley 6 – Harbor 2 Harbor 12 – SLV 7 (Mar 15, A*) Harbor 7 – Fremont (Sunnyvale) 1 (Mar 10, H) Silver Creek 8 (SJ) – Harbor 4 (Mar 6, A)

Coach: Robert Zuniga (Mar 28, H) Santa Cruz 3 – Soquel 2 Carmel 10 – Soquel 3 (Mar 8, H) Soquel 1 –Watsonville 0 (Mar 6, H) Everett Alvarez 5 – Soquel 4 (Feb 27, A)

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been a large presence on the 1200 block of Soquel Avenue in Santa Cruz. They were located on Water Street for ten years before that.

This is a family business which Marc Spoorenberg and his 27-year old son, Kyle, run while Ray, Marc’s older brother is a silent partner. Their business card reads

as a salesman in the auto industry doing outside sales and dealing with manufacturers. His territory covered Santa Rosa to Gonzalez, California. A friend who owned repair shops convinced him to become a business owner.

Twenty-seven year old Kyle is a graduate of Arizona State University with two degrees and has been working with

his dad at Big O Tires for the past two years.

Although Big O is a franchise, they are a local son and pop store with long-time customers who refer their college-age kids to them for servicing their automobiles.

Big O Tires has the buying power of the national brand but the personal service of a local family-owned business.

While the name would lead one to think they only sell tires, their business is a fully licensed auto repair facility with 14 employees. They do complete owners’ manual scheduled maintenance services and Big O is a full service shop authorized to perform factory-scheduled maintenance for all major automobile brands. drive to the dealership for service. We do a better job for less money with far less hassle. Instead of waiting in lines, our customers get to walk across the street, have a

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bulb inspection; and free local shuttle service.

Insofar as tire services, they provide a free alignment check with printout and free air pressure checks every day (no appointments needed). With new tire purchase, there is free rotation. With any tire purchase

Life while we take care of their car and send them on their way with a big smile on their face.”

Some of their free services are: free brake inspection (no appointment needed); free 22-point vehicle inspection (no appointment needed), free battery and electrical check, free 5-minute wiper blade/

price tire guarantee. A Big O Credit Card is available with a 6-month, no-interest

Aptos def Soquel (25-20, 25-19, 25-11) (Mar 28, A*) Soquel def Santa Cruz (25-15, 25-20, 23-25, 25-15) (Mar 14, A*) Soquel Scoring: Cash Adamsen 23 Kills, 25 Digs; Quinn Sprague 6 Kills, 12 Digs, 11 Assists; Max Walters 15 Digs, 26 Assists Soquel def Harbor (25-16, 25-12, 20-25, 32-30) (Mar 8, H*) Soquel Scoring: Cash Adamsen 31 Kills, 20 Digs; Quinn Sprague 6 Kills, 10 Digs, 10 Assists; Max Walters 6 Kills, 35 Assists; Josiah Burke 17 Digs

Soquel def San Lorenzo Valley (25-16, 25-22, 25-20) (Mar 7, A*) Soquel Scoring: Cash Adamsen 17 Kills, 26 Digs; Max Walters20 Assists; Jordy Malmberg 7 Blocks

we are a local family who cares about our customers and although we are a franchise, we run the business like a mom and pop shop.

We love what we do. Big O Tires carries a nationwide network of shops.

We can offer our customers the peace of mind that no matter whether they are on vacation or if they move out of the area, our guaranteed products and service travel with them. We care about

Marc understands that to truly build a trustworthy team, it requires being thoughtful about who is hired and going the extra mile to build a great team, we need to take great care of people. That’s why we have fun mixed in with hard work,” he adds. charities like the Christmas coat drive, breast cancer support and scholarships for students.”

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Community News “SCCB Art� from page 12 He was mentored by his grandmother, Lenora N. Penniman, who was one of the He is a dedicated outdoor and studio painter who has followed the painting trail of Winslow Homer throughout the island of Eleuthera in the Bahamas. His artistic journey has found him in the West Indies, the California Coast, Italy, France, Hawaii, Brazil, Paraguay, Argentina, Mexico, the border, and following Gaugin’s path to Tahiti, Moorea and Rarotonga.

oils for most of my life. After traveling so far physically, geographically, and artistically, I feel comfortable painting especially love the drawing aspect of my artistry, use my innate design sense, and Native Son, curated by Mary Anne Carson, Director of the Santa Cruz County Bank Arts Collaborative, and Janet Silverglate, includes 66 contemporary landscape across the county, in Aptos, Capitola Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley and Watsonville. sales going directly to the artist.

things about being an artist is to immerse myself in nature or foreign culture. I love how nature comes alive after I have been painting for a while. The same thing happens with people who see me painting quietly. Art provides a wonderful crosscultural experience that allows me to

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Cruz’s most creative performers,” he said.

Among the 21 individual performers slated to appear are some of the most recognizable names in local comedy and musical theater including Gail Rich Award recipients Joe Ferrara and Patti Maxine, the insanely comical barbershop quartet Constellation, Ragtime piano wizard Kylan deGhetaldi, local jazz favorite Steve Wilson, and opera diva Lizz Hodgin.

Wallace Baine will again serve as MC. “Tom Lehrer” page 22

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The Impacts of Climate Change

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limate change is a serious issue all over the planet. It also has real impacts right here in our Soquel Creek Water District that must be considered for our water supply planning.

As you probably already know, our groundwater supply is threatened by intrusion of seawater. In fact, we have contamination. In the eastern side of our District in the Seascape and La Selva areas, seawater has already been detected inland.

Just to the west of our District at Pleasure Point in the Live Oak area, seawater has been detected there as well. Thankfully, such detections have only occurred in monitoring wells and have not reached any of our production supply wells, as yet.

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water usage with withdrawals larger than our supply has caused our groundwater to be lowered to as much as 70 feet below sea level at various times in some places.

This dangerous situation has led California to declare our groundwater to be critically overdrafted.

Today your District is working hard this overdraft. A new supply would allow us to restore the levels of groundwater to a safe position higher than the sea level.

However, there is another issue that makes climate change.

Reduced Groundwater Supplies.

First of all, rainfall is sadly not constant any more. The serious drought we faced just a few years ago was particularly serious.

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The 6:30 Early Show is suggested for Lehrer with no intermission. The 8:30 Late romp through Lehrer land for those who are simply starved for his luscious rhymes, lyrical lists, poignant satire, and playful portrayals of utter mayhem.

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Tenors.” He remains Professor Emeritus at UCSC. He has given permission to perform his music but is otherwise not involved.

Santa Cruz’s Gold Standard barbershop quartet Constellation (from left: Mark Torrance, Nick Roberto, Jordan Johnson and Allen Takahashi) get downright diabolical with their rendition of Tom Lehrer’s “Poisoning Pigeons in the Park.”

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Predictions are that climate change will increase and in particular could well cause dry regions, such as ours, to get even drier.

During that recent drought we saw winter temperatures that were warmer than have been seen over the past century. Whenever temperatures go up by one degree Fahrenheit, then physics shows that water evaporation several degrees, a significant portion of the rainfall that we do receive could just evaporate and never soak into the ground and become part of our water supply. Scientific studies have shown that such warm temperatures did cause in 2012–2014”. For the future, all climate models predict that such warming will continue and even increase.

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a needed surplus when existing water supplies are getting smaller. This would mean that the additional new supplies planned would need to be even larger to overcome the loss of supply and then have enough left over for full restoration of groundwater levels. For all these reasons, our District is currently planning for a climate change over the next 20 years.

Sea Level Rise. The sea level is also not constant. Climate change is causing the sea level to rise.

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The ocean water is getting warmer which causes ocean water to expand and thus rise. In addition, ice on Greenland and Antarctica is melting which adds their melt water on top of the ocean water causing more rise. Over the past hundred years or so, the sea level has risen about seven inches.

Unfortunately this rate of rise is not even constant. Rather it is accelerating.

Over the next 20-30 years, the forecasts are that we could see even an additional 18 inches of sea level rise. So we would need to raise groundwater levels that same large amount just to stay even with our current critically overdraft condition. To make real progress in solving our overdraft problem would require that we increase groundwater levels even more.

New supply options vary in terms of climate change impacts. Finally, consideration must be given to some of the possible options for our proposed new additional water supply could themselves be subject to climate change.

Therefore such supply options could climate vulnerability must also be considered in choosing which supply project or projects we are to select and then implement. Naturally, a supply option that is drought-proof, such as Pure Water Soquel, could have an advantage and thus might be preferable in terms of climate change.

As always, if you have any questions about this month’s topic or anything else related to Soquel Creek Water District, feel free to contact Melanie Mow Schumacher at melanies@ and visit www.soquelcreekwater.org.

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A Taxing Relationship (It’s Complicated)

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ou may be curious about the 2017 tions, or likely one of our many important small business owners that are the heart of our local economy.

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breaks and deductions a corporation was legally allowed to take, their corporate AMT would have been at the largest corporations were allowed to keep

law changes will impact each business. Whether C-corp or S-corp, or a typical Corporation, there are some essential ‘need to knows’ to consider during your 2018 operating year.

Before we begin, it is recommended to consult with your tax accountant who specializes in business tax laws so that you are able to take full advantage of the bevy of tax law changes.

Overall, in contrast to the very few and minor tax breaks for individuals which expire on December 31, 2025, the business breaks and provisions generally will not expire, unless there are further changes to the tax laws.

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the expenses for that employee cafeteria.

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The Opioid Crisis: Part I Ron Conte, Pharm.D.

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opioid usage come increased misuse and diversion as well as higher rates of deaths due to opioid adverse drugs that can be derived from opium and From recent accounts, 115 Americans die every day from an overdose of opioids. In 2015, two million Americans were labeled as having an opioid disorder, meaning these individuals took an opioid for non-medical purposes. as having a heroin use disorder. Heroin

is an illegal substance in the U.S. How we got to these epidemic numbers is somewhat complex, involving many factors.

I will touch upon a few of them, however it is important to start with a basic understanding of opioid effects. or pain relievers, commonly referred to as narcotics. Morphine is the prototype by which all other analgesics, even nonnarcotics, are compared. From morphine, semi-synthetic opioids, such as buprenorphine, tramadol, and oxycodone, are

developed. Narcotics such as levorphanol, methadone, pentazocine, fentanyl, naloxone (generic Narcan), and others, are completely synthetic. Notice that I mentioned naloxone. Although considered a narcotic but does not have pain-relieving properties.

Narcotics can be administered by mouth (orally, including under the tongue), subcutaneously (under the skin), transdermally (through the skin by use of a patch), intramuscularly (into a muscle), intravenously (into a vein), epidurally (through

a space in the spinal cord), intrathecally articularly (into a knee or shoulder joint).

Depending on which narcotic is administered and by which route, the time to onset

body include a reduction in the conscious level, producing euphoria (a feeling of well-being). This is the reason opioids are opioids can cause respiratory depression (reducing respiratory rate and paralyzing muscles needed for breathing).

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My Pet Has Dental Disease …

What’s the Next Step?

By Tiffany L. Mitchener, DVM

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his scene plays out in veterinary hospitals daily: As part of a complete physical exam, a veterinarian will examine a pet’s mouth and declare that the pet has dental disease. The vet often recombut the owner may not understand the value of the recommendation in her pet’s overall health. She may even think that her childhood pets never received any dental care, so why start now? Let’s demystify this scenario…

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which is a layer of bacteria, can form on teeth within 24 hours if there is no mechanical removal (like daily tooth brushing!). In three days, this plaque. With time, plaque becomes calculus; this is the brown or tan discoloration on the tooth surface that m a n y owners notice. In fact, calculus, while unsightly, is not the source of the worst dental disease. The worst dental disease is caused by a buildup of plaque below the gumline.

Within two weeks, plaque below the mation of the gums. It usually manifests as redness, swelling, bad breath, and bleeding gums. Gingivitis is reversible if the plaque

important in our human world!

“Business Matters” from page 23 The most important part to know is that entertainment expenses associated trade or business” are no longer allowed

Untreated gingivitis leads to perithe structures surrounding the teeth. Periodontal disease is irreversible – once there is ligament damage or bone loss, it cannot be repaired, and the tooth becomes mobile and must be removed. It has been shown that the majority of cats and dogs have irreversible periodontal disease by age 2.

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eriodontal disease is often known as The Silent Killer; it does not show itself until signs are advanced and irreversible.

Humans know how painful oral disease can be. Though it is equally painful, animals mask oral pain and often will not show clinical signs that anything is wrong.

Most animals will continue eating despite advanced dental disease.

None of my childhood pets ever

and oral cancer. Perhaps most frighteningly, advanced periodontal disease allows bacteria vessels which can lead to a chronic bacterial kidneys, heart, liver, and lungs. a “dental” procedure … what does that mean? ur clinic prefers to use the terminology COHAT, or Complete Oral Health Assessment and Treatment procedure:

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receives a full physical exam including an oral exam by the veterinarian. At this time, lab samples (blood and urine) are often taken and analyzed prior to the procedure. clinic. It is important to withhold food and water the day of the procedure. anesthesia.

disease seem more prevalent now? than ever with better nutrition, home environment, and veterinary care. of small dogs that have a genetic predisposition to dental disease. the need for animals to chew, resulting in increased retention of plaque in our pet’s mouths.

Why should we treat advanced periodontal disease? esides bad breath, loose teeth, and chronic pain, advanced periodontal

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oral exam, including probing for periodontal pockets, checking for tooth mobility, looking for masses, fractured teeth, jaw misalignment or any other signs of oral disease. order to assess the health of each individual tooth. extracted. surfaces including hand scaling under the gumline is completed. Because this step can roughen the tooth surface it is followed by professional polishing. and sent home the same day with discharge instructions detailing important home dental care going forward.

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less. So, if you’re making more than $25 million in 2018 and beyond, it is very likely that you already have a trusted accountant who knows the details of the deductible amount of the interest expense from your loans, lines of credit or other financing.

So, there you have it. As we said

Business” is defined as a business with average gross receipts of $25 million or

any relationship -whether taxing or not - can often be. Again, for the full benefits explained and/or to be in full

as deductions. This includes concert or theater tickets, tickets to sporting events, golf outings, club expenses or dues for important clients, etc. These are all no longer deductible.

Limitation on Business Interest he new tax law limits the net of a business’ adjusted taxable income.

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I am afraid to put my pet under general anesthesia…what about anesthesia-free dental cleanings? nesthesia-free dental cleanings are not recommended by the American Veterinary Dental College.

Anesthesia-free dental cleanings are a cosmetic procedure only. Dental health assessment with x-rays, plaque removal below the gumline, and tooth extractions cannot be performed on an animal while awake. Additionally, animals undergoing anesthesia-free dental cleanings will be subjected to physical restraint during a painful procedure; this can be traumatizing to the patient.

Appropriate, effective, non-painful dental assessment and therapy can only be performed under general anesthesia.

Periodontal disease is now the #1 medical diagnosis in our companion animals. We have come to recognize the importance of oral health in the longevity and quality of life of our companion animals. Talk with your veterinarian about taking the next step in treating your pet’s dental disease.

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compliance with the new tax laws, it is recommended that you work with a well-educated accountant to process your taxes, so that you legally pay the amount that is owed.

Ron Kustek is a Business Instructor at Starting & Operating A New Small Business comments or questions for Ron email: info@

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Student Voices

By Scott Turnbull, Superintendent Soquel Unified Elementary School District

“Find your voice and inspire others to — Steven Covey (Author & Speaker)

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inding your voice” is an integral part of the human maturation process. As educators, helping students in the quest to

areas of support we can provide. Content and standards are crucial, but helping students part of the educational process, especially in a democracy like ours that depends on informed citizens being able to engage in meaningful discourse.

Young people want to have a voice, but it can be scary. Some students withdraw because act out for the same reason.

They may hide behind silliness or attention-getting behavior

challenge for teachers is to ensure there is a trusting environment where students are comfortable making mistakes and learn from them. Our teachers embrace mindfulness as an approach to create this type of safe learning environment.

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embraced the opportunity to support student voices on March 14. That was the a student-led event. The focus of the day stemmed from not only the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting

recently in Florida but the unbearable streak of senseless school shootings we have beginning with Columbine High School and including Sandy Hook Elementary, names that weigh heavy on us as a country.

The students in Florida said it best, Students showed their solidarity by commemorating the 17 lost lives with a 17-minute activity on March 14. Despite rainy and cold conditions, New Brighton students walked to the track and formed a large circle of approximately 700 stuthe event was safe and orderly.

Some students carried signs.

A handful of students made speeches (this is no easy task in and of itself, adolescents speaking in front of 700 of their peers). Most of their words implored adults in leadership positions to help keep students safe.

It was democracy in action. New Brighton Teachers supported students in advance of the event. For example, Ms. Bell helped to vet students’ speeches, and Mr. Brodkey helped students who wanted to make signs. New Brighton Principal Mr. Broadhurst set the tone for the event by reminding students that being kind to each other on a day-to-day basis is one way to maintain a safe school environment. I was especially proud of the maturity of our New Brighton Students.

Our elementary schools also celebrated the 17-minute event but in unique and developmentally-appropriate ways.

Santa Cruz Gardens held a Peace Parade.

Soquel Elementary held a Kindness Celebration, and Main Street had a Stand I have so much appreciation and respect for the educators that made these national movement for a 17-minute activity on March 14, we had three choices on how to approach it. We could have just avoided it

and not done anything. We could have had not provided proper guidance and ended up with disorganized events. Instead, our professional teams of educators found the appropriate middle ground in ensuring activities were appropriate for the age of their students yet still gave them a chance to strengthen their voice.

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17. Basketball hoop 18. Opposite of adore 19. *Before - Rodham; After - ____ 21. *Before - ____; After Mumbai 23. Make mistakes 24. Prickle on a wire 25. Art degrees 28. Abominable humanoid

30. “American Horror Story: Hotel” hotel 35. Tangerine and grapefruit hybrid 37. Sailor’s call 39. Tarzan’s swing 40. Search without warning 41. Audition tapes 43. Shorter than maxi 44. King of ancient Crete 46. Time distortion 47. Bit of slander 48. Bobbysock 50. Row of vagrants 52. “All the Light We Cannot ____,” novel 53. Auctioneer’s quantities 55. El ____ 57. *Before - ____; After living room 60. Like misanthrope’s remark

9. Kind of lettuce 10. Turkish honorific 11. Channel marker 12. Always, in verse 15. Run around 20. Artemis’ companion 22. Middle-earth creature 24. Organic matter used as fuel 25. *Before - ____; After Myanmar

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Homework to Reduce the Risk of House Fires

By Ryan Peters, Fire Captain Aptos-La Selva Fire District

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it’s a great time of year for renewal and preparing. On March 11, we sprang forward and adjusted our clocks, which always means its time to check your smoke alarms and Carbon Monoxide detectors. Please take a moment and make sure your batteries and powers sources are fresh and serviceable.

This may seem like a small and insigoperable and reliable detection systems save tragic losses of life and property as a result systems. So here’s a homework assignment: please test your smoke alarms by the end of March, it only takes a moment! Better yet, swap out the old batteries for fresh ones just to be certain your family is protected and

revealed that the time for an incipient stage stage (Flashover being the near simultaneous ignition of all combustible material in an enclosed area with temperatures reaching over 1000F) had decreased from 30 minutes in older traditional construction down to less than 5 minutes in modern construction.

is stopped in the incipient stage, it will grow exponentially and dangerously within just a few minutes. This is why I assign homework in the spring and fall when we change our

to assure that everyone makes it out safely. lenging, and dangerous even for the most

victims, provide for ventilation, place ladders for access or egress, begin salvage operations, secure electrical and gas utilities, while making sure to set up a safe means of communications and organization via the incident command system.

First arriving crews will rely on you and the information you provide to make sure life safety is addressed before we do anything else.

survivability for anyone who may be trapped inside the house.

Never (and I mean never) go back into your home for anything or anyone you’ve forgotten. Our crews have witnessed tragic losses of life after someone escaped a house

on his or her helmet) will always take the time to walk a full circle around the structure and

back in after something important to them.

may be asked is whether or not everyone is out of the structure. If not, we need to know exactly where the person needing rescue

will take steps necessary to protect life safety.

Our crews are trained and well prepared for the worst, and we will always rely on citizens for critical information and assistance to make sure everyone is safe.

As a small community, each of us relies on the other to do their part in keeping it safe and successful. Through communication, training, and prevention, we can lessen the frequency and hazards associated with

part of the house right away. Again, life safety is our main focus. and a Paramedic supervisor to the scene of a

coming from a smoke alarm, this is its way of telling you it needs new batteries.

exposures to neighboring structures, we deploy attack hose lines and establish water supply, deploy crews within the residence

as small as possible. You can help by making sure all exterior doors and windows are closed

succession will provide a force of 15 to 17 structure. With tightly sealed spaces typical of modern home construction, closed doors and

dramatically over the past few decades. With the invent of new lightweight construction, modern synthetic home furnishings, and building materials being used in larger, more open homes the Fire Service is seeing an increase in dangerous and quickly evolving

sibility and decisions to make in a short period of time. Dispatch will be relaying information units, which helps us, form a game plan to complete critical tasks and address life safety

of being caught in a Flashover situation and will do so by properly controlling the air

According the UL analysis of residential

On arrival we systematically address

the structure. Done correctly, this will keep

For more information please visit www.

“Kids Camp” from page 16

cation like no other teaching valuable 21st century survival skills like leadership, teamwork, problem-solving, and interpersonal communication.

Siblings — Bob Ditter, family therapist and one of the nation’s leading experts on camp, cautions it is likely that the child left at home will experience separation anxiety and truly miss his or her sibling.

To help them prepare, be sure to talk about the upcoming separation. Before the eldest child leaves for camp take a picture of your children together that the sibling can keep in their room or carry around. Remind your children about the communication they can have with each other through letters and postcards.

Other family members — Be sure that everyone is aware of the upcoming experience. Let family members know

how to contact camper if they are interested through letters and care packages — make sure they are aware of any communication policies the camp may have, i.e. no phone calls or restrictions on what can be sent in a care package.

Photos and Videos — An increasing number of camps are using Web sites to display photos or video during the camp session. According to ACA’s 2011 Emerging Issues Survey, 75 percent of responding camps indicate that they post photos or videos to a Web site for fam-

taking steps to mentally prepare for camp,

In today’s world of high-tech kids and families who have a constant connection to each other, it’s essential to take the time to emotionally prepare for camp. It is, of course, but families need to make sure that Mom, Dad, younger siblings at home — virtually everyone — is ready to adjust to camp life.

The American Camp Association® (ACA) time families into the camp experience: Parents — As parents, it is important to focus on the positive aspects of camp.

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moments to check your smoke alarms, carbon

grow and spread. and property.

that they post information, photos, and videos to social media outlets like Facebook. Families should be sure to ask camp directors about these options.

Camp is an equal opportunity lifechanger. By sending a child to camp, families are truly giving a gift that lasts a lifetime. By

everyone.

sick” for their camper, but they can stay positive about the camp experience – which campers adjust to life at camp. And just like dence and joy they will feel that burst of pride and gratitude that they allowed their child this experience.

For more information about preparing for the summer camp experience, or to Find A Camp, parents can visit www.ACAcamps. org. This online resource for families includes expert advice, information on health and safety, and ACA’s searchable database of over 2,400 ACA-Accredited® camps.

Reprinted by permission of the American Association, Inc.

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Community Calendar Announcements

Nar-Anon Santa CruzGreater Bay Area (GBA) of Northern California

Second Mondays

Invisible/Alienated Grandparents Support Group

Church, 10707 Soquel Drive, Aptos ed by Dr. Pat Hanson author of Invisible Grandparents: Leave hat is co-dependancy? Why am I feeling this way? Am I a Legacy of Love Whether You Can Be There or Not this will be the only one who does? a safe structured environment for Join Nar-Anon, world wide fellowship of relatives and friends sharing stories if you so choose, and learning healthy ways to deal with separation from anyone. by someone else’s addiction.

Friday April 13 Co-sponsored by Alienated GrandJoin us Sundays at Sutter HosBruce McPherson parents Anonymous www.AGA-FL. pital in the Sutter Room (corner Dinner & Roast of Soquel Drive and Chanticleer) org a national organization that 5:30 – 9:00 p.m., Seascape Golf provide information and support to Club, 610 Clubhouse Drive, Aptos grandparents who feel alienated or he Rotary Club of estranged to their grandchildren. naranoncalifornia.org/norcal/ Questions: pat@invisiblegrand meetings McPherson invites you.

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from Sacramento Scott Sadler and Pete Montgomery. $150 per plate. Website:www. capitolaaptosrotary.org – Pro-

Thursday April 19

All Chamber Mega Mixer at Roaring Camp Railroads 5 – 7 p.m., Roaring Camp Road, Felton njoy Taste of Santa Cruz culinary delights, refreshments, live entertainment and networking.

Tickets must be purchased in advance at https://capitolachamberca.chambermaster.com/

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with the solution. Teens and adults welcome. Includes compulsive overeating, anorexia and bulimia.

and friends of addicts. There are no dues or fees to join. Just come to a meeting. You will hear others, who are going through similar problems, talk about how they

any questions

To locate additional times and locations of meetings, and to learn more about Nar-Anon, please go to our website at www.nar-anon.

Tuesdays & Thursdays

Orientations to Become Advocates for Children 6 pm, 65 Nielson Street #121 Watsonville CA 95076 ASA volunteer Advocates receive 35 hours of specialized training. Court appointed special advocates are everyday people that, with just a few hours a week can have a lifetime of impact for a child who has been abused or neglected.

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WomenCARE ARM-in-ARM

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Wednesdays omenCARE ARM-in-ARM In Praise of Poetry support group for women with advanced, recurrent and 5:30 pm to 7 pm, Capitola Commetastatic cancers. Meets weekly

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Capitola n this invigorating class you’ll explore and write several forms of poetry. From Acrostic to Haiku; from 2273 for more information and to Ode to Triolet — and a few more register. No cost to attend.

— you’ll have fun while learning www.womencaresantacruz.org and creating. Gain exposure to new poets, forms, and styles, while Mondays & Wednesdays unearthing your own voice. This Alzheimer’s Association inspiring class is for anyone with an First Mondays: 2-3 p.m., lzheimer’s Association has interest in poetry. Novices as well in Watsonville free support groups for family Second Tuesdays: 5:30-7 p.m. caregivers at 1777-A Capitola road enriching and fruitful.

2nd & 4th Mondays 2-3:30pm in Capitola Third Wednesdays: 5:30-7 p.m. facilitated by Jill Ginghofer, 1st & 3rd Wednesdays 5:30-7pm in Watsonville foster care. Court appointed special advocates are everyday people that, with just a few hours a week can have a lifetime of impact for a child who has been abused or neglected.

More info www.casaof santacruz.

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Kathleen McBurney.

Geezer Golfers

Course, 263 Mt. Hermon Rd., Scotts Valley Saturday April 21 eeling over par? So are we, the Tuesdays Geezer Golfers of Santa Cruz.

Soquel Village Sip & Stroll Mondays Writing/Discussion Meeting You’re invited to join us at 8:15am Wine Walk Caregiver Support Group every Wednesday at the beautiful 1 – 5 p.m.

Church, Gazebo Room, 10707 DeLaveaga golf course at 401 he 3rd Annual Soquel Village mercial Crossing, Santa Cruz Soquel Dr., Aptos, CA 95003 (At Upper Park Rd. We enjoy a special atz Cancer Center, PAMF Hwy One and Freedom Blvd) tasting tour through charming and Hospice of Santa Cruz o you have a problem with Soquel Village. Enjoy antiquing, County invite you to attend a food? Please check out our shopping and dining. Proceeds Caregiver Support Group for free, friendly 12-Step support those caring for someone with group with the solution. All teens Aptos Noon Toastmasters projects sponsored by the Capitola- a serious illness. When a loved and adults welcome!

12:00-1:00p.m. Rio Sands Hotel, Soquel Chamber of Commerce and one is seriously ill, it can be a For current times and locations of 116 Beach Drive Soquel Village merchants. challenge for the entire family. In other meetings: www.santaome join a dynamic, Early Bird ticket price: $35 this ongoing support group, we cruzoa.org/meetings. Or call our supportive group of people (plus fees). Website: https://www. will share stories, learn tools for at all levels of experience from eventbrite.com/e/3rd-annual-soquel- coping and receive support from beginners to more advanced. village-sip-stroll-wine-walk-tickets people who care.

Business Debtors Anonymous We’re here to help you discover Day-of price Contact Hospice of Santa Cruz 5:15-6:30pm, Calvary Episcopal Included: Commemorative County Grief Support Program. Church, Parish Hall, 532 Center Everyone is welcome! glass, wristband, and map of Street, Santa Cruz.

Follow us on Facebook: event route with pours at each Facebook.com/AptosNoonToasttasting station. recovering from debting on Overeaters Anonymous - one’s business.

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Second Wednesdays

Santa Cruz Sons in Retirement Monthly Meeting working to a broad spectrum of Friday Shakespeare Club people who can benefit from the his statewide group of retired relationships, mutual support of Santa Cruz men invites you to be our 10 am - noon, Peace United and connections essential to guest at our monthly luncheon.

Church, 909 High Street creating a thriving business.

You’ll meet kindred spirits, have his is the oldest women’s club in Santa Cruz. The club meets to and want to spend time new from a top notch guest working on it, come work with study the life, works and times of speaker.

William Shakespeare. Members share us! group readings and insights, discuss history, and universal themes found Second and Fourth Wednesdays San Lorenzo Community Band in his plays and writings.

For more information please call Wellness on the Cancer Journey Practice Sessions 11-12:30 pm, Old Soquel Plaza High School Band Room (F-1) earn how to safely support he San Lorenzo Valley Sundays your body and emotions Community Band meets every through the journey of Cancer First Baptist Church Bible Study Thursday at SLV High School.

- from diagnosis to softening Dues are $30 a semester. You must the impact of chemo, radiation, 11 a.m.: Worship read music. and recovering well from 7565 Sunset Way, Aptos surgery. irst Baptist Church of Aptos We’ll address nausea, low welcomes you to join their bible Second and Fourth Thursdays energy, weakness, digestion, study and worship every Sunday. immune support, grief, stress and Cabrillo Host Lions Club more.

Meetings Feel free to bring your partner 6:30 p.m., Aptos Village Park, or care team to this free class.

100 Aptos Creek Road.

Overeaters Anonymous Please come fed; water is ant to make a difference in 9:05 a.m.-10:15 a.m., Sutter available. our community? Join the Maternity & Surgery Center, 2900 Cabrillo Lions Club twice every Chanticleer Ave., Santa Cruz all attendees on Eventbrite — month and see what you can do vereaters Anonymous is a Free, Wellness on the Cancer Journey to help in Santa Cruz County.

Friendly 12-Step group for those or call to RSVP. Please RSVP cabrillolions@ who have a problem with food.

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Shakespeare. organizers, ideators and more.

Mail your check to Glenda We welcome everyone to co-work with us at the library.

Santa Cruz, CA 95065 by March org or facebook.com/fridayshake- 26th or after that date call to Our goal is to provide the collaborative atmosphere of co- speare.

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The play will run April 6-22 on Center Stage, 1001 Center St.,

Arts and Entertainment

snack bar available. First Tuesday of each month is special $25 buy in

to highlight historical agriculture with games, activities, and demonstrations that relate.

We often have guest appearwww.soquelsports.com lasses every Thursday night. For more information call Sue Harris ances from farm animals like llamas, draft horses, sheep, goats, Wednesdays chickens, rabbits, and more! You Peninsula Banjo Band are sure to find something fun and entertaining for the whole 390 Saratoga Ave, San Jose family. orty-seven years of performing Monthly Argentine Tango at Star Check our website and Facebook in the Bay Area, over 250 Bene Italian/Argentine Restarante page for more details. FREE popular tunes. Come see our band for Free in Sunnyvale Every Italian/Argentene Restarante, Second Sundays Each Month Wednesday. No cover.

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Tango.� Order a wonderful meal from the Star Bene Argentine Menu, (or their well known italian (donations are tax deductible). menu), and enjoy the ambiance of Antique Faire is back! Vendors Argentina and join us in a social tango dance to music from the $10 (Students and teachers): and unique items. Come and check In Praise of Poetry Golden Age of Tango. www.brownpapertickets.com/ Private instruction and classes by it out! Browse through a wide event/3205509. Web page: www. arrangement. For more information, assortment of treasures including facebook.com/ourtownsantacruz/ books and photographs, vintage Jade Street, Capitola jewelry, clothing, glass and ceramic oin this invigorating class where collectibles, vintage Hawaiian you’ll explore and write several Ageless Art Project First Fridays each month kitsch, turquoise, original artwork, geless Art is seeking volunteers forms of poetry. From Acrostic to and a whole lot of whatnot! to facilitate art groups for seniors Haiku—from Ode to Triolet—and a First Friday Art Tour he First Friday Art Tour is a Santa Weather Permitting! living in residential care facility. Our few other poetic forms—you’ll have Cruz Institute of Contemporary Volunteers guide residents through fun while learning and creating. We’ll Arts event, managed in conjunction look at work by experienced poets the creative processes of painting, drawing or crafting. As a volunteer and discover how to put some of their with the participating art venues. The event takes place year-round and you will have the pleasure of seeing techniques and craft elements into Third Sunday of Every Month practice. Gain exposure to new poets, illuminates some of the most talented Science Sunday residents experience meaningful local artists from local galleries. forms, and styles, while unearthing feelings of pride and self-worth your own voice. This inspiring class is when completing their own art.

Santa Cruz, 95060 for anyone with an interest in poetry. in a First Friday art tour, visit To become an Ageless Art eymour Marine Discovery Center Novices as well as seasoned poets will presents a public lecture from a galleries are open 12-9 pm for marine scientist the third Sunday of First Friday viewings.)

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he Monterey Symphony is seeking volunteers. If you love Thursdays Lucky Steppers Modern music and want to be involved, please call (831) 646-8511 or visit Square Dance www.montereysymphony.org for more information.

Selva Beach, CA 95076 t’s fun and easy to do!

Cabrillo Youth Strings/ Friendship put to music; family Suzuki Music Program friendly. Class takes place every new entry-level String Orchestra class 4th- 6th Grade Thursday Night at our new home Beginning Strings for violin, viola in La Selva Beach! (Take Mar

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Plein Air Watercolor Paintings Exhibition

Noon-10 p.m., Mutari Chocolate Street, Santa Cruz ptos Artist David Pfost’s plein air watercolor paintings of Santa Cruz County landscapes are on exhibit.

Exhibit open until the end of December.

photos, video, and discussion.

Science Sunday does not meet in December. For more info visit seymourcenter.ucsc.edu

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Sunday April 22

Bloom Into Spring Fashion Show!

Second Saturdays Each Month 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Seascape

Beach Resort 2nd Saturday on the Farm njoy a Fabulous lunch at the 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Ag History Playa Blvd., turn right on Estrella) Seascape Beach resort, auction 4pm-5:15pm. Students must For more information, contact and trunk show with dozens of provide their own instruments.

County Fairgrounds For more information contact Nancy Sue Harris or Don Benson at oin us every 2nd Saturday on the local boutiques selling beautiful merchandise!

Farm for free family activities.

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Love is in the air as April begins. New relationships can be easily formed with people outside your track and electronic gadgets are a bit easier to use. It’s like someone threw a switch and everything in your life got just a tad easier, and you’re more than appreciative of it! Late in the month is a great time to clean out your car, closets, and junk drawers. Found items should be reused, recycled, or donated.

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big meeting or saying the wrong thing on a date can be embarrassing and costly. Try to avoid making accusations when you’re angry, because you probably don’t have anyone to blame but yourself. All the things you’ve been hesitating about can be put into motion mid-month. You can never be 100 percent sure of the outcome, but chances are good right now. You’re at your charming best late-April.

It isn’t beyond you to use your charisma to get what you want, but even at your most manipulative, you like to play the vixen, but you’re more of a harmless kitten once people get to know you!

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shouldn’t you?� is a question that’s been on your mind a lot lately, and you should know the answer as days pass. Security is on your mind mid-April. Your family and friends are your motivating factors, and you get domestic reinforcement from them. You don’t see eye to eye with everyone, however. You don’t have to like the people you work or live with, but you do only if you’re willing to admit that there’s a problem (to yourself if no one else).

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You need to be extra careful when conveying thoughts and feelings at the beginning of April. sonal life are revealed mid-month. What is one of your biggest regrets? What is the one mistake that you wish you could go back and correct? Summer will provide you with a do-over window, so don’t waste it. Communications to take on a pessimistic tone near the end of the month. Try to stop focusing on the negative. People will eventually tune you out if you’re always a downer.

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As the month begins, you are reminded that just because you want something and work for it walk away with when all is said and done. Mid-month brings a time when stepping outside situation, but you don’t have to put much down on the table to be a big winner right now. Late April is fast paced and could push you to see the worst side of every story. Use facts instead of feelings to end the month more knowledgeable than when it started.

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extra credit available this time. Mid-April is a time of eccentricity and impulsiveness. Spur-of-themoment ideas and plans don’t always work out the way you hope, but at least you’re getting out and places, and things at the end of the month, at least until you have a better handle on the situation.

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Trouble is in the air as April begins, at least if you prefer to avoid confrontation. Defend your thoughts and opinions when provoked, of course, but don’t go out of your way to start any controversial discussions. Surprises seem to be on the menu mid-month, something you don’t always appreciate.

If you’re kept in the dark about what’s going on, it’s hard to prepare for every little eventuality, which is kind of your thing. The month ends on a note of healing and transformation. Out with the old and in with the new. You’re more than ready for new adventures and experiences, which is a big step.

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meet potential love interests. Meeting new people is always advantageous even if it doesn’t end in a love connection. Challenges seem to be risky mid-month, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t go for it.

When was the last time you were disappointed in the results after giving something 100 percent? There are many reasons to be proud regardless of the outcome. Avoid standing in the shadows as April comes to a close. If you stay in the light, you should be able to avoid unsafe situations and dicey dilemmas.

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The month starts with your energy rising from a low point. You have the right tools to make it through tough terrain, and your tendency to rely on common sense helps you avoid unnecessary drama. Mid April is an ideal time to explore retirement accounts, savings plans, real estate, or any other investments that have steady long-term growth potential. Jealousy could be an increasing concern as the month moves on, which can be puzzling to people who view you as someone who

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Romantic vacancies highlight the beginning of April, and you can’t help but feel a bit alienated from other singles. If you already have a partner, you may be missing them due to geographical or emotional distance. There aren’t any easy solutions, but using your head instead of your heart will ensure a fair and satisfying solution. Things are getting back to normal mid-month, and you can depend on your exceptional communication skills to further your career or personal relationships. Your aggressive energy ramps up late in the month, increasing your drive towards

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Your mood could turn considerably darker as the month begins, but there’s a steady energy that keeps things on an even keel, increasing productivity and helping you get ready for whatever

Stitchers By The Sea Meetings 7 p.m., Volunteer Center of Santa

else, your confession clears your conscience and lets you start over with a clean slate. Later in April

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It’s a good idea to keep a watch on your vices as the month begins. The urge to indulge is strong.

You’ll have a struggle between the desire to move forward and the pull of the past. You need to do some mental sorting before totally ridding yourself of current problems. Mid-April raises expectations to an impossible level, so your hopes will probably be dashed on a consistent basis.

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interested in obtaining security in all areas of your life. Although you like living on the edge, you can see the value in planning ahead to secure a healthy, wealthy, and happy future.

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Featured Columnist

Partnering with Local Organizations on Housing

By Zach Friend, County Supervisor 2nd District

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ecent community meetings as part of the County’s Strategic Vision process has reinforced something many of us deal with every day – housing costs in our While the Board of Supervisors has worked to improve the housing stock through regulatory changes to Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs – planning changes, we have a long way to go to meet the need of our resi-

improvement stores and donation centers that sell new and gently used furniture, home accessories, building materials and appliances to the public at a fraction of the retail price.

Open to the public: Wednesday-Saturday: 9am-5pm Donation Hotline: 831-824-4704

719 Swift Street, Santa Cruz

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are in the pipeline, including units at Aptos Village, but the County has been looking at community partners as ways to leverage opportunities to The

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the recent senior housing project at at Aptos Blue and other locations.

The Board of Supervisors recently formalized a funding contribution to the Monterey Bay Housing Trust (MBHT).

The MBHT is a revolving loan fund sponsored by the Monterey Bay Economic Partnership (MBEP) and Housing Trust Silicon Valley with the goal of increasing the supply of

funding through a partnership with Housing Trust Silicon Valley.

The Board of Supervisors provided funding for the Monterey Bay Housing Trust through the Housing Services Contract with Housing Authority of the County of Santa Cruz. Funding in this contract is through former redevelopment funds. These funds have requirements that include ensuring that any projects funded are consistent with redevelopment law, including that funds are used for eligible projects, are located within the unincorporated County, that projects target low and moderate income households

pipeline that may be appropriate for partnering – both are in the Live Oak area. One is the Habitat for Humanity project on Harper Street and the other is the MidPen Housing mixed use project currently in the feasibility phase on 17th and Capitola Road.

These two projects can add

among other requirements.

There are two projects in the unincorporated County currently in the

As always, I appreciate hearing your thoughts. Feel free to contact me at

acquisition, predevelopment or conour county. The fund is intended to raise public and private funds and leverage them on a 4:1 ratio with

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to our community and partnering programs like the Monterey Bay Housing Trust) can help leverage limited funds to bring these projects to reality. Partnering with local organizations on housing is just one piece of a complex puzzle for housing but an essential element.

SCCAS Featured Pet

“Opioids” from page 23 Death due to a narcotic is due to this achieved faster if a patient is taking other drugs that cause respiratory depression, e.g., ethyl alcohol.

Recent studies show an increase in opioid-induced pneumococcal infections of the lungs that can be quite severe and include a decrease in blood pressure, constipation, nausea, vomiting, urinary bladder dysfunction, itching, muscle rigidity, and pinpoint pupils of the eyes. If a patient develops a tolerance to a narcotic, the drug may even cause dysphoria (a feeling of dissatisfaction with life).

When narcotics are taken for longer periods of time and at higher doses, a patient can become addicted and dependent upon these agents. Behavioral science teaches that you cannot separate physical dependence from psychological dependence. Drug

aminophen, NSAIDs (Motrin and others), as well as antidepressants (Elavil and others), and anticonvulsants (gabapentin and Lyrica).

There is actually a ‘stepped-care’ approach for treating types of pain. To treat pain, location of pain, and whether pain is acute or chronic are important to know. So, for example, nerve pain as in sciatica, may best be treated with an antidepressant.

headaches, low back pain, jaw pain, and irritable bowel syndrome.

A second factor leading to the opioid crisis is in part due to use of long-acting narThere is no proof that long acting narcotics

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uca lot to give and wants to be close to his people as much as possible. In order for him to thrive, he will need plenty of consistency, exercise, playtime, and continued training.

Luca’s foster family tells us that he’s come a long way already. Luca is great with other dogs, rides well in the car, and has an endearing ability to communicate – he can almost talk to you when he is excited about something. Luca will do best in a home with at least one doggy playmate and a large yard to run around in. His adopters should be willing to embrace his puppy behaviors and should be home most of the time or able to take Luca. sized mystery 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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Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter has two full-service, open-admission shelters: Santa Cruz Location (Public Entrance) Hours: Daily 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Wednesdays: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Watsonville Location Hours SCCAS Main line: 831-454-7200. Animal Control: 831-454-7227. After-Hours Emergency: 831-471-1182

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can only function normally in the presence of a drug. If the body is denied that drug, it will react. This is known as withdrawal.

One factor leading to the opioid crisis is prescribing narcotics for pain that can be Non-narcotic pain relievers include acet-

“Student Voices” from page 25 School Chorus Program urning to another type of voice, I wanted to share with you one of the many musically talented teachers in the district, Ms. Diane Bock at Soquel Elementary School. I recently had a chance to visit her Chorus Program that she hosts each Thursday before school starts. She has 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders come in, and it was a packed house full of students,

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What a great way to start a day. Fellow

overdose is two-times greater with long acting than with shorter acting narcotics.

In my next article (Part II), I will discuss a few other factors contributing to the opioid crisis. I will also discuss a threepronged approach to deal with the crisis.

teacher Mr. Carey-Stronck supported the jam session on drums, and Ms. Lemos provided the bass. Ms. Bock’s husband and son were even there to support the program.

Students joyfully sang numerous songs.

One song that was especially touching was The part that resonated so much with me was that students get up early and choose to come to school before classes start. The experience was a good reminder that music is a great motivator for many students. Ms. Bock does so much to support the overall learning program at Soquel with her musical talent.

Parcel Tax Vote in November his coming November, SUESD will be respectfully asking the community to support a Parcel Tax aimed at student enrichment programs, especially music programs in our schools and increased

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School Clubs carry a lot of the weight of supporting music programs at our schools.

New Brighton, a model middle school in just about every other way, doesn’t have a music program during the school day (there is after school music available).

We are hopeful voters will support us

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gaps related to student music programs like the ones who show up early to share their love of music with students.

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