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Last spring, beachgoers in the mid-county area may have seen a helicopter flying just offshore, towing a large hoop at the end of a long cable, several hundred feet above the surface of the ocean. Full Story page 11
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Measure C Momentum
By Scott Turnbull, Superintendent Soquel Unified Elementary School District “All fine architectural values are human values, else not valuable.” — Frank Lloyd Wright (Well-known American Architect) ••• Measure C is the $42 Million General Obligation Bond approved by the community in November 2016.
Our district is incredibly grateful for the opportunity the voters have granted us to provide our students the modern classrooms they deserve. We are approximately one-and-a-half years into the program and are proud to report that we are on-point with all program goals at this juncture. ... continues on page 4
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In a first-time-ever collaborative project, five Santa Cruz County Rotary Clubs joined forces. Nearly 50 volunteers sanded and painted support pillars, benches, and picnic tables. They also installed a new dining room floor and baseboards in the HSC dining hall of the Homeless Services Center (HSC) on Coral Street on April 7. Full Story page 6
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Projects & Timelines ver the next sixteen months, we will be replacing all thirty-nine district portables with modern classrooms. We are working hard to stay on schedule to have all the new rooms ready for the first day of school in August of 2019. You will start seeing all the items typically associated with large-scale construction projects. For example, you will see that outlines for the new buildings are now staked out on our campuses. Temporary construction fencing will be installed to create a work area separate from students. Once all of the site work, or prep work, is completed we will enter into the most intense stretch of the Measure C Program, and that’s constructing the new classrooms. While some of this work can be done off-site, there will still be a period at each site with construction crews on the ground. Below is an overview of the actual construction schedule at each school in sequential order of when the building will start:
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Accomplishments Thus Far easure C funds allowed us to install new playgrounds at each of our three elementary school sites (Soquel, Main Street, and Santa Cruz Gardens) last summer. Other projects we have accomplished this school year are listed below: • Demolished the old warehouse at Soquel Elementary • Placed interim housing on Soquel Elementary, old portable classrooms have been vacated • Installed two state-of-the-art interactive televisions at each school site as part of a pilot program • Added Chromebook Carts moving closer to desired 1:1 student to computer ratio in grades 3-8 • Improved technology infrastructure
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1. Santa Cruz Gardens: The four new classrooms on this site will be constructed from May 2018 through January 2019. 2. Soquel Elementary: Construction of the new two-story classroom building will take place May 2018 through April 2019 and will include eleven new classrooms, a new student restroom, and a new staff restroom. 3. New Brighton: Construction of nine new classrooms will take place June 2018 through December 2018. The new PE Classroom & Locker Rooms will be constructed May 2018 through August 2019. Construction on the new building for Wood Shop, Science and Art will occur June 2018 through August 2019. 4. Main Street: Building of the new twostory building (eleven classrooms) will take place from June 2018 through June of 2019. Main Street will also see some interim housing go up this summer. The big picture goal for all Measure C Projects is to have them ready for the start of school in the fall of 2019. In the final months of summer in 2019, all of the finish work will be the focus to be ready for the opening of the 2019-2020 school year. We know there will be some inconveniences along the way that we can’t avoid, but we are doing everything in our power to limit the impact of construction on teaching and learning. Typical weather patterns have been accounted for in the construction schedule. Extreme or atypical weather is a scheduling variable obviously outside of our control. Master Planning vs. Measure C he last thought I wanted to leave you with is a clarification between master planning and Measure C. Master planning is a process in which almost all school districts engage in regardless of funding. It’s an aspirational vision of what our district’s schools should look like in the future to best serve students.
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We take part in master planning without respect to fiscal constraints. Think of it like you were designing your dream house as if “money was no object.” The schematics you see in connection with this article and our district website are representations of our master planning process. Measure C, on the other hand, provides funding specifically for the highest master planning priorities of modern classrooms, improved access to educational technology, and new play structures. Funding for other master planning priorities will have to come from other sources such as the eventual release of Prop 51 funds (but more on that another time). n
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Mike Holton, San Lorenzo Valley Rotary, who presented his idea at the monthly meeting of the Santa Cruz County Rotary presidents. Each club quickly signed on, pledging funds, supplies, and labor. “This was a perfect way to collaborate on a project that none of the clubs could have completed on their own,” said Mr. Holton. “No matter what skills the Rotarians had, there was some way to use them. It was obvious that the HSC clients were pleased to see the transformation.” One vision-impaired HSC client said she was happy that the supports were being painted a bright color so she could see them much more easily. The number of people who had come to help impressed another client. “All of us at HSC, from our employees to our residents, were so moved by this incredible effort from our Rotarian neighbors,” said Phil Kramer, Executive Director of HSC. “Seeing the crew at work and now enjoying these much-needed improvements every day makes all of our lives better and brighter. A huge thank you to everyone at the Santa Cruz Rotary Clubs.” Santa Cruz County is home to seven Rotary Clubs. Those participating included San Lorenzo Valley, Scotts Valley, Santa Cruz, Capitola-Aptos, and Santa Cruz Sunrise. UCSC’s Rotaract Club, a division of Rotary for young people, also joined in. Rotary International is a worldwide service organization whose purpose is to bring together business and professional leaders to provide humanitarian services, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations, and to advance goodwill and peace around the world. “Rotary” page 9
77th Annual Community Awards and Art & Wine Auction Gala Friday, May 18 from 6 - 9:30 p.m. Seascape Golf Club - 610 Clubhouse Dr, Aptos oin the Capitola-Soquel Chamber of Commerce in honoring: Man of the Year - Ed Bottorff; Woman of the Year - Barbara Gorson; Business of the Year - Discretion Brewing; Lifetime Achievement Dennis Norton; Volunteer of the Year-TeresaGreen; Nonprofit Organization of the Year - UnChained. Guests will receive the commemorative 2018 Capitola Art & Wine Festival glass (the official tasting glass of the 36th annual Capitola Art & Wine Festival to be held Sept 8 & 9, 2018), and enjoy wine tasting from Festival wineries, live and silent auction featuring many pieces from Festival artists, no-host bar, dinner, and awards presentation. $68 per person. Reservation required. Must register by May 9. ••• ASSE Student Exchange Program Local Host Families Needed for HS Exchange Students SSE International Student Exchange Programs (ASSE), in cooperation with your community high school, is looking for local families to host boys and girls between the ages of 15 to 18 from foreign countries: Norway, Denmark, Spain, Italy, Japan, to name a few. ASSE students are excited to experience American culture while they practice their English. They also love to share their own culture and language with their host families. Host families welcome these students not as a guest, but as a family member, giving everyone involved a rich cultural experience. The exchange students have pocket money for personal expenses and full health, accident and liability insurance. ASSE students are selected based on academics and personality, and host families can choose their student from a wide variety of backgrounds, countries and personal interests. To become an ASSE Host Family or to become involved with ASSE in your community, call the ASSE Western Regional Office at 1-800-733-2773 or go to www.host. asse.com for your host family application. Students are eager to learn about their American host family, so begin the process of welcoming your new son or daughter today!
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••• Capitola Applications for Advisory Boards he City of Capitola has several open seats on advisory bodies and is inviting applicants: Historical Museum Board: The Museum Board oversees programs and acquisitions for the Capitola Historical Museum. • 1 unfinished term expiring in June 2019 • 3 full, three-year terms expiring in June 2021 Commission on the Environment: Commission members help promote sustainable development, greenhouse gas reduction measures, and green building techniques, as well as aid in protection and enhancement of sensitive habitats. • 1 unfinished term expiring in December 2018 Art and Cultural Commission: The Commission advises the City Council regarding allocation of public art funds and projects, and oversees several events throughout the year. • 1 at-large member, unfinished term through December 2018 SCCRTC Bicycle Committee: The Bicycle Committee is recruited through the Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission with a nomination by City Council Member Jacques Bertrand. • 1 Resident Representative • 1 Alternate Check the individual recruitment notices for more information about the duties and meeting schedules for each committee and application deadlines. Notices and applications are available on the City’s website at www.cityofcapitola.org under the “I Want To” tab. Interested community members may also pick up applications at Capitola City Hall, 420 Capitola Avenue or call (831) 475-7300 and request an application be mailed. ••• LUNAFEST Short Films by, for and about Women May 10 @ 7 p.m. Rio Theatre in Santa Cruz UNAFEST is a traveling film festival of award-winning short films by, for and about women. This unique film festival highlights women as leaders in society, illustrated through nine short films by women filmmakers. The films range from animation to fictional drama, and cover topics such as women’s health, body image, relationships, cultural diversity and breaking barriers. Benefitting WomenCARE locally. Since 1992, WomenCARE of Santa Cruz
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County offers support to women diagnosed with any type of cancer and to their family and friends. Our Watsonville program – Entre Nosotras (Between Us) – provides culturally appropriate services for Spanish speaking clients. To learn more about WomenCARE please visit us at: http://fsa-cc.org/womencare/ Join us at our Pre-Show Reception at Rio Theatre from 6 - 7 pm, featuring a no-host cash wine bar, beer and light appetizers. All proceeds will be donated to WomenCARE! Tickets are available at lunafestsc2018. brownpapertickets.com ••• ‘Earthquake Safety’ entral Fire Protection District would like to take this opportunity to remind everyone about earthquake safety. The key to surviving an earthquake is by preparing ahead of time and following some simple safety rules during a quake. Before An Earthquake 1. Prepare an emergency kit of food, water and other supplies for every member of your family (including pets) 2. Practice emergency drills with your family members or co-workers 3. Organize your neighborhood or workplace to be self-sufficient after a quake. During An Earthquake 1. Duck, cover and hold until the shaking stops 2. Be aware of possible falling objects indoor and out 3. Don’t panic After An Earthquake 1. Check your home for damage. 2. Listen to news broadcasts for emergency information. 3. Be prepared for aftershocks. Take the time to prepare your family for the effects of an earthquake. Contact your local Fire Department or the Red Cross for more information. More information is available on the Central Fire District website at www.centralfpd.com
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••• Shoulder Widening On Highway 1 And 17 Intermittent lane and connector ramp closures overnight Sunday – Thursday SANTA CRUZ COUNTY — A project to widen the shoulder and construct a turnout for maintenance vehicles will begin on Highway’s 1 and 17 in various locations started Monday, April 16. Highway 1 – Motorists traveling in both directions of Hwy. 1 can expect intermittent lane and connector ramp closures Sunday night through Friday morning during the overnight hours from 9 pm until 6 am. Highway 17 – Motorists traveling in both directions of Hwy. 17 can expect intermittent lane and connector ramp closures each Sunday during the overnight hours from 8 pm until 5 am and Monday night through Friday morning from 7 pm until 6 am. Local Street Traffic Control – Motorists will also encounter one-way reversing traffic control on surrounding local streets Sunday through Thursday from 9 am until 4 pm and Sunday night through Friday morning during the overnight hours from 9 pm until 6 am. Electronic message boards have been posted to alert motorists. Drivers can expect delays not to exceed 20 minutes. This project will enhance safety for the public and highway workers. This project is expected to be complete this December. ••• Surf City Exchange Club of Santa Cruz Strengthen America By Honoring Old Glory hen was the last time you displayed the American flag? The Surf City Exchange Club of Santa Cruz will honor a person or business with the 2018 Proudly We Hail Award in honor of their patriotic display of the American flag. The Proudly We Hail Award is an Exchange Club program that honors Americans who display the nation’s banner properly and regularly. It attempts to encourage all Americans to proudly fly the American flag outside their homes or businesses as evidence of their love and respect for this nation. The Surf City Club will present a special plaque to commemorate the recipient as its 2018 awardee. The Club is asking members of the public to nominate individuals or businesses they feel deserve this honor. Please mail complete contact information for your nominee to 226 Benito Ave, Santa Cruz, 95062-2114 or send via email to ExchangeiteDave@pacbell.net. ••• Exchange, America’s Premier Service Club, working to make our communities better places to live, invites likeminded people to join us in serving our community. n
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egarded by many as the greatest of all symphonic/choral masterpieces, the season concludes with Mahler’s awe-inspiring second symphony, a work that established his lifelong view of the beauty of the afterlife and resurrection. This concert continues the Santa Cruz Symphony’s long-standing tradition of featuring vocal stars from the Metropolitan Opera, (Gabriella Reyes de Ramirez, Soprano, Sara Couden, Contralto) as well as the Cabrillo Symphonic Chorus led by Cheryl Anderson. Sara Couden, contralto, is very excited to be performing Mahler’s Symphony No. 2 with the Santa Cruz Symphony. She is a graduate of the Metropolitan Opera Lindemann Young Artist Program, as well as the Yale Institute of Sacred Music and the San Francisco Conservatory. Sara also holds a BA from UC Santa Cruz, Sara Couden which she completed in 2005. She fondly remembers UCSC Chamber Choir, studying Bizet’s Carmen in film, and Cedar Street Video (among many other things).
Gabriella Reyes de Ramírez, soprano Nicaraguan-American soprano and Grand Finalist of the 2017 Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions, Gabriella joined the Met’s Lindemann Young Artist Development Program in 2017-2018. Noted for her “generosity” by the New York Times and praised by Opera Wire for her “dramatic voice” and “musicality,” Ms. Reyes is quickly gaining recognition in the industry. Gabriella started her music career as a saxophone and tuba player. “I marched as the only girl for a few years with a gigantic contra tuba during half time for many competitions and football games,” she said. “My arms are forever built thanks to marching band.” ••• Did you know...? 1) Austrian composer Gustav Mahler discovered a piano in his grandmother’s attic when he was six years old. Just four years later, he gave his first public performance. 2) Mahler’s 2nd Symphony was voted the 5th greatest symphony of all time in a BBC Music Magazine survey of conductors. 3) Mahler composed during the early morning, and later in the day he swam, ran and cycled. He especially loved the outdoors and alpine trails. He once told a visitor to his
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PUBLIC NOTICE SANTA CRUZ CITY SCHOOLS MEASURES I, J, O AND P SENIOR CITIZEN, SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY INCOME AND SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY INSURANCE EXEMPTION APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE On June 5, 2012, the voters of the Santa Cruz City Schools District approved Measure I and Measure J Parcel Taxes. Measure I is $38 per parcel annually for eight years, and supports Grades 9-12 library and counseling services. Measure J is $85 per parcel annually for eight years, and supports Grades K-8 art and music programs, library programs, and counseling services. Both have exemptions available for Senior Citizens, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). On November 17, 2015, the voters of Santa Cruz City Elementary School district approved Measure O Parcel Tax and the renewal of Measure P Parcel Tax. Measure O is for $72 per parcel per year annually for eight years, and supports Grades 9-12 instructional and after school programs in Career Technical Education, Science, Technology, Engineering, Performing Arts and Athletics for middle and high school students. Measure P is $105 per parcel annually for eight years, and supports Grades K-3 class size reduction, lowered class sizes in Grades 4-6, library services, art supplies, life lab, and a variety of other K-6 programs. It has exemptions available for Senior Citizens, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). To qualify for the Senior Exemption from the Parcel Tax, you must: 1) turn 65 years old prior to July 1, 2018; and, 2) own and occupy your property as your primary residence; To qualify for the SSI/SSDI Exemption from the Parcel Tax, you must: 1) currently receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and, 2) have an annual income that does not exceed 250% of the 2016 Federal poverty guidelines issued by the United States Dept. of Health & Human Services.
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summer cottage, “Don’t bother looking at the view, I have already composed it.” 4) Mahler had a very odd, jerky walk, which no one who saw him could fail to notice. His daughter claimed it was due to his habit of frequently changing rhythm, something he did even while rowing a boat. 5) Mahler became the director of both the New York Metropolitan Opera and the New York Philharmonic at the turn of the twentieth century. 6) While he was alive, Mahler was considered one of the most passionate and greatest conductors in music history. 7) In the score Mahler calls for a gap of 5 minutes between the 1st and 2nd movements for the audience to “take a breather and settle down.” We will honor this request with a short intermission. 8 In writing about the third movement, Mahler said it represents “a view of life as meaningless activity.” 9) “The increasing tension, working up
to the final climax, is so tremendous that I don’t know myself, now that it is over, how I ever came to write it.” - Mahler’s comments about the fifth movement. 10) In 2016, the original handwritten score of Mahler’s second symphony sold for £4.5 million - the highest ever for a musical manuscript sold at auction. ••• Join us for the last concert of our 60th Anniversary Season for Mahler’s Symphony No. 2! Tickets are available at SantaCruzTickets.com. Mello Concerts: Online/ Advance ticket sales for Sunday matinee concerts at the Mello end at 7:30p.m. the evening before the concert. Any remaining tickets available at the door. Children under 6 not allowed at Symphony concerts. ID required to claim Will Call tickets. If you choose to have your tickets mailed to you and you do not receive them, please contact the Civic Box Office prior to the day of show. n
HOW TO APPLY FOR A SENIOR CITIZEN OR SSI/SSDI EXEMPTION Applications are available electronically, by e-mail, by request, or in person: • Download at www.sccs.santacruz.k12.ca.us • Call the Parcel Tax Administrator at (800) 273-5167 for application by mail • Send an email to exemptions@sci-cg.com • Apply in person at the District office: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, 405 Old San Jose Rd, Soquel CA 95073 In order to notify the County of your exemption in time for the 2018-2019 tax bill, we must receive your application no later than Friday, July 1, 2018. If you sold your home and purchased a new home, you must re-file for a Senior Citizen Exemption for the new property.
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usic in May returns to Cabrillo College Samper Recital Hall on Memorial Weekend, featuring guest artist Cho-Liang Lin, a violinist who has soloed with virtually every major symphony orchestra in the world. LA Times declares him “a rare combination of virtuosity and humanity.” Joining Mr. Lin are some of today’s most prominent classical artists. Among them, pianist Cho-Liang Lin Anna Polonsky [“... someone to watch.” –The New York Times], cellist Jonah Kim [“...the next Yo Yo Ma.” –Washington Post], violinist Liang-Ping How [Orpheus Chamber Orchestra], violist Daniel Stewart [also Music Director of the Santa Cruz Symphony], and violist Jaime Amador [Harlem Quartet]. To commemorate the passing of festival director Rebecca Jackson’s primary advisor and mentor, David
Arben, the festival has commissioned a work for solo violin by Polina Nazaykinskaya. Former Associate Concertmaster of the Philadelphia Orchestra, Mr. Arben was honored in 2012 at Music in May’s Fifth Anniversary through another commission, also composed by Nazaykinskaya. Saturday evening’s program includes Beethoven’s String Quintet in C Major and Brahms Piano Quartet in C Minor. Sunday afternoon’s program includes the world premiere of Nazakinskaya’s Hope and Shostakovich’s Piano Quintet in G Minor. The grand finale will be 15 strings in Tchaikovsky’s Serenade led by Cho-Liang Lin. The heart of Music in May is its outreach in Santa Cruz County classrooms and other centers serving youth, programs that extend far beyond the festival in May. Since 2015, MiM makes regular visits to Santa Cruz Juvenile Hall. Former assistant division director
Rebecca Jackson
Jennifer Buesing remarks, “The music programs reach their souls... giving them hope that there is something more. The kids take away that there is something so much more to this life.” This year the resident outreach ensemble Sound Impact string trio
“Through thoughtful programming, worldclass performances, and innovative outreach performances, Rebecca has created a singular and vital gift to our community.” – Maestro Daniel Stewart, on Chamber Music Building Community Connections
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One of Rotary’s crowning achievements is the near-complete eradication of polio around the world, as members administered vaccines to millions of people. That effort has been helped significantly with matching funds from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. n
takes MiM’s outreach to new heights through more school visits and residencies at two juvenile detention centers. n ••• S a t u r d a y, May 26: Samper Recital Hall, Cabrillo College 7 p.m. Preconcert lecture / 8 p.m. Concert Sunday, Anna Polonsky May 27: Samper Recital Hall, Cabrillo College 2 p.m. Pre-concert lecture / 3 p.m. Concert For more about the 18 artists and ticket information visit: www.musicinmay.org
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Community News
2018 Human Race
Participating teams to ‘Be a Star for Our Community’
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ace Day Basics: 5 mile walk or run along West Cliff Drive followed by the Human Race After Party on Saturday, May 12. Registration begins at 8 a.m. and the race starts at 9 a.m. The race begins and ends at 2300 Delaware Ave in Santa Cruz. Community members who are interested in providing a donation, joining a team, or walking/ running on Race Day can learn more at www.humanracesc.org More than 125 non-profits, schools, and community groups will raise funds for their favorite community cause and will culminate with a Race Day Walkathon and Fun, Saturday May 12th, 2018 when more than 2000 individuals are expected to converge along West Cliff Drive for a day of celebration. Race Day includes a family friendly five-mile walkathon and fun run along West Cliff Drive, food, live music and festivities. “We are thrilled to roll out the red carpet to create an award winning day at the race for all of our shining stars. Not only can you expect the usual features of a people’s parade of lively costumes and banners, free food, and music along the course but we will also have a post race
family friendly fair and plenty of fun activities for all ages. We look forward to working with all of our partners to make this our most successful year yet,” states Volunteer Center Director of Community Development Mariah Tanner. Join a team as a fundraiser, or make a donation and participate on Race Day. Over 10,000 donors annually give to participating teams, making the Santa Cruz County Human Race the largest collaborative fundraiser on the central coast. In the last five years alone, event proceeds have infused more than one million dollars into the local service sector. “The Santa Cruz County Human Race hosted by the Volunteer Center, is now in it’s 38th year, and as such is the longest running Human Race event in the country. The race is a fundraising mainstay for many small to mid-size non-profits in our county and it is truly a one of a kind resource for nonprofit agencies and community groups to reach a level of fundraising success that they could not achieve alone,” states Tanner. “Last year with support and matching funds from our partners, Community Foundation Santa Cruz, David and Lucile Packard Foundation,
and Monterey Peninsula Foundation, we were able to surpass our goals. Participating teams collectively raised over $400,000 and engaged thousands of donors from near and far. The top 5 teams each took away $15,000 or more in donations,” continues Tanner. “Each year this fundraising campaign brings the community together in such a joyous fashion to raise needed funds for local organizations. We are fortunate to have a dedicated core of supporters who truly make this annual process and Race Day a local event like no other,” states Tanner.
To help participating teams achieve their fundraising goals and reach supporters, the Volunteer Center provides all teams with event support and free access to a top of the line peer to peer fundraising website run by Kimbia where agencies can receive online donations and visually track financial progress. n ••• For more information contact Volunteer Center of Santa Cruz County Human Race Support Staff at 831-427-5070 or humanrace@ scvolunteercenter.org
Congregational Church of Soquel’s 150th Anniversary Celebration
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he community is invited to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Congregational Church of Soquel May 18 - 20, 2018. The celebration weekend begins Friday evening, May 18th from 7- 9pm with a special slide show presentation from local author/historian Geoffrey Dunn. Come share music, wine, coffee and desert as we kick off this special weekend! Special events, presentations, entertainment, food and drink will continue all weekend long. Friday, May 18, 7:00 pm – 9:00 p.m. A Moment in Time: Welcome to the Celebration! Celebrating 150 Years Serving Soquel! Special Guests: Soquel Pioneers & Families. Local Historian: Geoffrey Dunn. Enter-
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tainment by the Coastal Prairie Band. Dessert, Wine and Coffee Saturday, May 19, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Telling the Time: Celebrating Our Past. Art & History Displays in the Sanctuary & throughout the campus. Kids & Family area featuring animals, games and art.
Local School Choirs and Bands. Live Music in the Courtyard by the Carolyn Sills Combo. Special presentations throughout the day. Talks by Ross Gibson, local historian. Soquel Pioneer Displays, complimentary treats and beverages. BBQ and Beverages for donation. Sunday, May 20, 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Ahead of Our Time: A Story Envisioned. Worship featuring Special Music.150th Commissioned Hymn. Brunch in the Courtyard. Program Includes Proclamations and Dedications. A Toast to the Story Envisioned. Special Guests: Soquel Dignitaries, Businesses, & Pioneers. n
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Community News
Local Seawater Contamination Confirmed!
Soquel Creek Water District Evaluating Actions to Protect Community Water Supply
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ast spring, beachgoers in the mid-county area may have seen a helicopter flying just offshore, towing a large hoop at the end of a long cable, several hundred feet above the surface of the ocean. This was an advanced, airborne technology called SkyTEM, gathering data to produce high-resolution mapping of the groundwater aquifers beneath the ocean floor. On shore these same groundwater aquifers contain Soquel Creek Water District’s (SCWD) drinking water supply. The final report from that high-tech survey, commissioned by the Santa Cruz Mid-County Groundwater Agency (MGA) and released earlier this year, has confirmed the locations, extent, and imminent threat of seawater contamination of this crucial local groundwater supply. SCWD provides water to over 40,000 residents in Aptos, Seascape, La Selva Beach, Soquel, and the City of Capitola. In addition to providing water to homes, the SCWD also supports many businesses with their 18,000 jobs, 22 parks, and 18 schools.
Taj and Brice with the SkyTEM device. The Santa Cruz mid-county groundwater basin — comprised of several underground aquifers, that extend from the mountains to the coast and offshore under the ocean floor — is the sole source of water for the SCWD and
its customers. The basin’s aquifers are also the sole source of water for Central Water District, private well owners, and small mutual water systems in the mid-county area. The State of California identified the
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Santa Cruz Mid-County Groundwater Basin as critically over-drafted because seawater contamination is occurring at the coast and poses a significant threat of contamination to the fresh drinking water that the community relies upon. The MGA — which includes the SCWD, Central Water District, City of Santa Cruz, County of Santa Cruz and three private well representatives — are urgently concerned with seawater intrusion, which had already been detected in monitoring wells near Pleasure Point, Seascape, and La Selva Beach. To understand the full scope of the problem, data was needed to identify the fresh water/saltwater interfaces in the groundwater basin offshore. To manage the basin’s precious groundwater effectively, the MGA needed information to know how close seawater intrusion is to the shore, what portions of the water supply aquifers are threatened by seawater contamination and where and the direction that intrusion is spreading. “SqCWD” page 20
Kids Camps
Building Self-Esteem Away From Home O ne of the many joys of parenthood is helping children navigate new waters. And, while often these situations are met with hesitation, slight anxiety — or in the case of some firsttime campers, homesickness — it is these moments that develop the twenty-first century skills needed in adulthood. New situations, such as going away to camp, serve as teachers in life’s classroom — developing leadership, self-esteem, teamwork, independence, and problem solving. It’s important, even critical, for parents to help children overcome any feelings of hesitation in order to help them grow. Take camp, for example. From a child’s perspective, camp is fun, fun, fun! Parents know that camp provides immeasurable growth opportunities, and is a vital part of childhood. As the day approaches, even the most excited campers sometimes get nervous about being away from home. “Homesickness is completely normal,” said Michael Thompson, consultant, author, and psychologist in a
recent PBS Parents article. “If a child loves his or her parents and has a good
home, why wouldn’t he or she feel some longing for mom, for dad, for the dog, or for home cooking?”
It is up to parents to help ease the transition to camp, and help their children grow from the experience.
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The American Camp Association® (ACA) suggests the following advice to help alleviate anxiety and get a jump start on life’s lessons. • Encourage independence throughout the year. Practice separations, such as sleepovers at a friend’s house, which can simulate the camp environment. • Involve children in the process of preparing for camp. The more they own the decision, the more comfortable they will feel being at camp. • Make sure to understand the camp’s philosophy on how issues, such as homesickness, are addressed. Talk candidly with the camp director to understand his/her perspective on the adjustment to camp life.
• Discuss what to expect at camp before leaving for camp. Consider role-playing anticipated situations, such as using a flashlight to find the bathroom. • Reach an agreement ahead of time on calling each other, but make sure to honor the camp’s policy on phone calls. • Send a note or care package ahead of time to arrive the first day of camp. Acknowledge missing the child, in a positive way. For example, saying “I am going to miss you, but I know that you will have a good time at camp,” lets the camper know that families are thinking about them, but confident in their ability to adapt to camp. “Self-Esteem” page 14
Santa Cruz County Parks and Recreation 979 17th Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95062 Phone: 831-454-7941 web: www.scparks.com Santa Cruz County Parks has something for everyone this summer: Science Explorations and Art Studio 95003 for ages 6-12 at Aptos Village Park; Nature Adventure, Science Sleuths, Beginner Backpacking, & Nature Journaling Day Camps at Quail Hollow Ranch; a variety of Baseball Camps at Polo Grounds Park; La Selva Beach Summer Recreation for ages 6-12; Swim Lessons at the Simpkins Swim Center; Zombie Camp at Aptos Park for ages 11-14, and more! For more information or to register, visit www.scparks.com. A wide variety of summer camps and activities are offered. Camps run June 11 thru August 10 • Swim Lessons run June 9 thru August 18
Catalyst Soccer: Player Development Programs Two Great Programs for All Ages and Abilities! Phone: 831-423-3556 or 408-846-KIDS(5437) e-mail: catalystsoccerleague@gmail.com web: www.catalystsoccer.com Catalyst Soccer has been developing players AND coaches on the Central Coast for over a decade. Since its founding in 1999, thousands of youth players of every level receive passionate coaching and an emphasis on skill development and enjoyment of the game. Individual Ball Skill — Moves, turns, shielding the ball, 1v1’s and many dribbling exercises are designed to build a player’s confidence and creativity with the ball at their feet. • Problem Solving — Passing effectively and accurately, possession type games, combining with teammates, give and go’s and other passing exercises. • Short-Sided — Games with smaller numbers (5v5 or 3v3) allow players to simulate real game situations while maximizing their touches on the ball.
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Kids Camps
Kids Camps “Self-Esteem” from page 13 • Pack a personal item or two from home, such as a stuffed animal or favorite book. • Avoid bribing behaviors. Families send the wrong message when they link a successful stay at camp to a material object. Families should focus on the real rewards — like new found confidence and independence. • Don’t plan an exit strategy. If a “rescue call” comes from the child, offer calm reassurance and put the time frame into perspective. While most incidents of homesickness pass quickly, parents know their child best. If parents have concerns
(for example, the child is not eating or sleeping, or appears overly anxious), they should immediately talk to their camp director. Camp staff are trained to identify and ease homesickness, and are a valuable resource for parents as well as campers. ••• For more information on preparing your child for an independent, fun-filled summer, visit www.ACAcamps.org . Or, follow ACA on Facebook and Twitter for helpful hints and camp information. ••• Reprinted by permission of the American Camp Association. ©2018, American Camping Association, Inc.
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Santa Cruz Soccer Camp is dedicated to promoting a fun and active environment for kids ages 5-15. Youth can continue on with our Leadership Development Program, which successfully produces most of our coaches and directors. We have local coaches and a scholarship and school donation program. Our summer camp consists of week long sessions, Monday-Friday from 9:00am to 3:00pm, starting the week of June 17th to the week of August 26th located at the beautiful DeLaveaga Park (805 Branciforte Drive, Santa Cruz, 95060). Call or visit our website for more information.
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Jim Booth Swim School is known for its gentle classes where infants are taught to swim and are never dunked or forced. Parents feel comfortable that they are starting their children in a safe and sensible way. Jim Booth Swim School gives children of all ages the foundations required to be great swimmers for their entire lives. Mike Bottom, a member of the U.S. Olympic Swim Team said, “This is the way to start babies in the water.” There are now 2 locations to serve you: Watsonville and Santa Cruz’s Harvey West Park. For more information call Jim Booth Swim School at (831)722-3500 or visit www.jimboothswimschool.com.
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Local Sports
Mid-County High Schools Scoreboard (*League Game)
Baseball
Harbor Season Record: (7-14, SCCAL 1-7) Coach: Joseph Allegri Aptos 3 – Harbor 2 (Apr 24, A*) Santa Cruz 7 – Harbor 0 (Apr 20, H*) St Francis 10 – Harbor 0 (Apr 17, H*) Soquel 10 – Harbor 4 (Mar 30, A*) Soquel Season Record: (6-13, SCCAL 4-3) Coach: Robert Zuniga St Francis 4 – Soquel 3 (Apr 26, H*) Soquel 9 – SLV 2 (Apr 24 H*) Aptos 3 – Soquel 1 (Apr 17, H*) Soquel 6 – Scotts Valley 2 (Apr12, H*) Soquel 5 – San Lorenzo Valley 1 (A*)
Softball
Harbor Season Record: (0-7, SCCAL 0-6) Coach: Alysha Gresham Scotts Valley 17 – Harbor 2 (Apr 24, A*)
St Francis 17 – Harbor 1 (Apr 17, H*) Aptos 13 – Harbor 1 (Apr 10, A*) Santa Cruz 6 – Harbor 2 (Mar 29, H*) Soquel Season Record: (3-7-1, SCCAL 2-4) Coach: Shawn Gallardo St Francis 13 – Soquel 7 (Apr 24, H*) St Francis 13 – Soquel 2 (Apr 20, A*) Aptos 3 – Soquel 2 (Apr 17, A*) Soquel 21 – Santa Cruz 2 (Apr 12, H*) SLV 11 – Soquel 2 (Apr 10, A*)
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Harbor Season Record: (8-11, SCCAL 5-6) Coach: Matt Schultz Pac. Collegiate def Harbor (3-0) (Apr 26, H*) Aptos def Harbor (3-0) (Apr 20, A*) Mt Madonna def Harbor (3-0) (Apr 18, A*) Harbor def Scotts Valley (3-0) (Apr 13, A*) Harbor def Santa Cruz (3-0) (Mar 30, A*) Soquel Season Record: (7-4, SCCAL 7-3) Coach: Brett McGary Soquel def Scotts Valley (3-0) (Apr 20, A*) Pac. Collegiate def Soquel (3-0) (Apr 18 H*) Soquel def Santa Cruz (3-0) (Apr 13, H*) Soquel def SLV (3-0) (Mar 30, A*) n
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n recognition of National Volunteer Week, Hospice of Santa Cruz County honored its volunteers at Holy Cross Parish Hall on Thursday, April 19. The event also celebrated the organization’s 40 years of care and service to the community. Volunteers were transported back to 1978, when the organization started, with a disco-themed celebration. This honoring of the 250+ volunteers is fitting. Hospice of Santa Cruz County was started in 1978 by a few caring volunteers who happened to be young mothers who were also nurses and caring was part of their DNA. When they saw a local family struggling with cancer and learned that the
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Kids and Water Go Together T hink of the best times in your life. They probably have one thing in common: Water. Water with family days at the beach, pool parties, surfing or snorkeling in pristine tropical waters. So when you start your kids in swim lessons, you’re immersing them in the beginnings of some great memories.
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“SqCWD” from page 11 The MGA’s concern about seawater contamination is further validated by the fact that seawater intrusion is already 3-miles inland in the Watsonville area and 8-miles inland in the Monterey region. “This information is essential in understanding both the immediate and future risks to the drinking water wells from seawater contamination,” said John Ricker, Water Resources Division Director at the County of Santa Cruz. To get this data, the MGA (including the SCWD) commissioned a hydrological investigation into the condition of the groundwater basin, with Danish engineering and design firm Ramboll, who interpreted the survey data gathered by SkyTEM, a Danish geophysical survey company. These groundwater assessment technologies where developed in Denmark, when seawater contamination and farming practices threatened groundwater supplies in that country. The final report of that scientific investigation was presented to the MGA Board of Directors at their meeting on March 15, 2018. The results confirmed the locations, extent, and continuing threat of seawater contamination to our groundwater basin, and also point to additional critical problem areas. “The science is in — seawater intrusion was verified to be significant at both the north and south ends of the District,” said Ron Duncan, General Manager of Soquel Creek Water District. “Even in areas where the District’s monitoring wells onshore didn’t detect seawater, the report shows that seawater intrusion is very close to shore — meaning without supplemental supplies it’s only a matter of time before that saltwater reaches those water wells.”
In the northern part of the study area, the report confirmed that the near-surface aquifer holds fresh groundwater, but the deeper sections contain brackish, seawater-contaminated water. According to the report, in the eastern area there is fresh water to a depth of about 165 feet, but below that depth is primarily salty water. And to the south, the water becomes increasingly brackish with increased salinity levels where saltwater has already contaminated the Aromas Red Sands aquifer in the La Selva Beach area. “The quality of this technology has given us data which is conclusive,” says Duncan. He notes that the State of California recently signed an agreement with Denmark to gain access to their latest water technology and management techniques and apply it for statewide research, including much of the technology that the SCWD and MGA used for this survey.
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The data is significant in how the SCWD and its MGA partners can address this critical groundwater contamination problem. Duncan says that detailed 3D geological representations of the subsurface, hydrological models, and scientific analysis of the data all point to an urgent need to develop additional supplies that will ensure the health and sustainability of the groundwater basin. The SCWD and its MGA partners at the City and County of Santa Cruz are currently exploring supply and aquifer replenishment options for addressing the seawater intrusion threat to our Mid-County drinking water supply. Central Water District does not have coastal wells, but is also concerned about saltwater intrusion and seeks to educate the public in a way that creates an understanding of the need for action in a balanced approach. The local community has done a great job of reducing water use during the last several years, and is urged by the MGA to continue its water conservation efforts. MGA water agency managers all agree that water conservation, along with moving water production wells further inland has reduced the imminent threat of seawater intrusion, but a longer-term response is needed to ensure groundwater sustainability into the future. Toward that goal, as part of the SCWD’s Community Water Plan and the City’s Water Supply Advisory Commission Report is to explore the development of new water supplies including: stormwater capture, water transfers, use of desalinated water, and use of purified recycled water to replenish the groundwater basin. n ••• For more information visit: soquelcreek water.org and midcountygroundwater.org
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Commemorative Event • June 24 • Cowell Beach in Santa Cruz SANTA CRUZ — Dream Inn Santa Cruz announced that they would be the Title Sponsor for the O’Neill Sea Odyssey’s Celebration Party for its 100,000th student. The event will take place on June 24 from 1 – 4 p.m. at Cowell Beach in Santa Cruz. Since 1996, O’Neill Sea Odyssey – a non-profit organization serving Central California’s 4th – 6th grade students, has provided lasting experiences for youth about the relationships between land-based watersheds and the sensitive ecosystems that live below the surface.
“We are thrilled to support O’Neill Sea Odyssey’s vision which coincides with our efforts to encourage the protection and preservation of our living sea and communities,” said Darren Pound, general manager of the Dream Inn. “With Dream Inn’s storied history which dates back to 1963, and its relationship with the O’Neill family, it’s a natural partnership and we are honored to support this milestone achievement.” “O’Neill” page 23
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Rainbow Carpets and Floors 50 Years of family-owned quality business and service
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By Teresa Dance
ainbow Carpets and Floors celebrates fifty years of local business for good reason. Dean Sturtevant, its owner, said they keep customers happy and have only the best products. Ecologically Green products are the norm at Rainbow Carpets. The store sells and installs luxury hardwood, laminate, ceramic, tile and vinyl flooring as well as carpeting. The store carries a wide range of popular brands such as Armstrong, Mannington, Shaw, and Mohawk Dedicated customer service can be expected from its employees. They seek to understand the customer ’s lifestyle and use that to create optimal home environments with the kind of flooring selected. Rainbow Carpets’ goal is to make the lives of their customers easy as well as comfortable whether they live near the beach or in the city, whether they are in an agricultural setting or in an office. Aside from relying on word of mouth referrals and personal relationships, Rainbow Carpets has set a goal to teach potential customers to “think outside the big box”, big box being large chain stores. After all, Dean’s rallying cry is “Our local business cares.” One customer remarked that she had been to several big stores in San Jose but Rainbow Carpets had better selections in less space. Services include free estimates, free decorating services, discounts, and zero per cent financing--kinds of services that can only come from a small local business such as Rainbow Carpets. The store also offers remnants of floor covering left after servicing commercial and residential places. “They are so nice and inexpensive,” said Dean.
“It’s worth the drive from anywhere in the central coast.” In the past, a bin was placed just outside of the store with remnants suitable for small spaces and fun decorating. But Rainbow Carpets’ business has grown so much and with it, the size and quantity of remnants offered. “If you want our kind of service, you need to think outside the big box stores,” Dean said. “We have recently gone back to our company name Rainbow Carpets to better serve our community.” This move granted him the flexibility to accept large commercial work such as with West Marine. Prior to this, Rainbow Carpets had
closed their Santa Cruz and Gilroy locations to reduce their overhead and to lower prices. Dean proudly stated that such a strategy enabled him to “better serve our community on a much more personal basis.” He smiled, saying, “We love to have a happy customer when it is all done.” Fifty years--a remarkable milestone. “We are still here because we have always cared about our customers and the products we give them,” he said.
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Dean and his wife Rochelle are grateful to the community for their many years of loyalty. They can’t thank them enough except by being a small family-owned business that works its hardest in providing the best possible products and services for all their customers from Santa Cruz to Monterey. n ••• Rainbow Carpets and Flooring, 416 Airport Blvd. Watsonville, CA 95076. Phone: (831) 728-3131. Hours: Mon –Fri 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sat 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed on Sundays
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Medical Reserve Prepare For Mobile Hospital
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY — The Santa Cruz County Health Services Agency and members of the County’s Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) on Monday began training exercises using the County’s firstever Mobile Medical Hospital. Awarded by the State of California Emergency Medical Services Authority and housed at Watsonville Community Hospital, the Mobile Medical Hospital enhances our disaster response capabilities by increasing our resiliency and expanding the resources available to assist residents in the event of a natural or man-made emergency. “The Mobile Medical Hospital is a critical piece of our disaster response
“O’Neill” from page 21 O’Neill Sea Odyssey (OSO) was founded in 1996 by wetsuit innovator and surfer Jack O’Neill. A living classroom was created on board a 65-foot catamaran sailing the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary where 4th – 6th grade students from schools throughout Central California have continuously received hands-on lessons about the marine habitat and the importance of the relationship between the living sea and the environment. The program is conducted on board the catamaran with lessons at the shore-
“LEO’s Haven” from page 17 The beautiful walk starts at 2300 Delaware Ave, and continues along West Cliff Drive to the Light House Park, ending back at 2300 Delaware where a BBQ lunch awaits you. Sign Up... Go to the Human Race LEO’s Haven Fundraising Page and sign up! You can register as an individual or recruit a team. You easily custom design your own Human Race page through the
infrastructure,” Arnold Leff, M.D., the county’s health officer and Medical/ Health Operations Area Coordinator said. “This greatly increases our medical providers’ ability to care for the community during its hours of greatest need.” The Mobile Medical Hospital has multiple functions and can be configured to address a variety of scenarios. Due to unique challenges during catastrophic weather created by the County’s unique geography, the Mobile Medical Hospital also reduces Santa Cruz County’s dependency on outside aid during wildfires, tsunamis, earthquakes or other events. • During a flu pandemic, the Mobile Medical Hospital may be used as an “Alternate Care Site” to handle any overflow of patients requiring hospitalizations for respiratory care. • During mass casualty incidents, a single tent can be deployed for on-site triage, or the complete unit can be used as a surgical hospital. • If hospitals or clinics are damaged during a natural disaster, the complete Mobile Medical Hospital can be set-up at or near the facility to provide continuity of care. • During a health fair, a single tent can be deployed for demonstrations and to engage the public in issues such side Education Center at the Santa Cruz Harbor. The program is free of charge, but students earn their way into the program by designing and performing a project to benefit their community. The celebration event will kick off with a dedication of Jack O’Neill Way, next to the Cowell Beach/Dream Inn Santa Cruz mural. The dedication will honor the recent passing of Jack O’Neill and will also commemorate Jack’s first surf shop established at the site in 1959. The event itself will take place on the beach and adjacent parking lot and will include a sand castle competition, face
as disaster preparedness and County disaster response. The Mobile Medical Hospital is a self-contained unit equipped with all necessary equipment other than disposable supplies and staff. The Santa Cruz County Medical Reserve Corps, a group of 400 volunteers with varied healthcare professional backgrounds, are tasked with staffing the Mobile Hospital when it is deployed.
The MRC is holding an upcoming recruitment for licensed and un-licensed health care volunteers, who are invited to pre-register on the Disaster Healthcare Volunteer website. “There is a great need for credentialed respiratory, physical and occupational therapists, but there are ways for all health care professionals to get involved,” MRC Coordinator Nancy Yellin said. “We invite them to contact us as soon as possible.” n
painting, stilt dancers, food trucks and a raffle. The celebration is a family friendly, free event. The Dream Inn — This iconic 1963 retro chic beachfront property personifies the true Central California Coast experience.
After a full renovation and upgrades to all 165 guestrooms and suites as well as makeovers of the hotel’s lobby and pool area, the hotel recently reopened. The renovation includes the Inn’s Jack O’Neill Lounge that pays homage to the legendary surfer. n
website and use it to raise funds for LEO’s Haven. (Or if walkathons aren’t your thing, you can also make a donation to help us reach our matching fund goals.) We are asking those who wish to do the walkathon to commit to raising at least $35, but the experience of supporting inclusive play for our Santa Cruz county children is truly priceless. n For more information on the Human Race visit: humanracesc.org or call the Volunteer Center at 831.427.5075. 23 / May 2018 / Capitola Soquel Times www.tpgonlinedaily.com
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Actors’ Theatre Presents ‘The Realistic Joneses’
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anta Cruz County Actors’ Theatre, who brings the community the annual sold-out 8 Tens @ Eight Short Play Festival, presents a full-length staged production of Will Eno’s renowned Broadway play, The Realistic Joneses, opening May 18 and playing through June 3, at the Center Stage Theater in downtown Santa Cruz. In the comic drama The Realistic Joneses, we meet Bob and Jennifer and their new neighbors, John and Pony – two suburban couples who have even more in common than their identical homes and their shared last names. As their relationships begin to irrevocably intertwine, the Joneses must decide between their idyllic fantasies and their imperfect realities. The Realistic Joneses was nominated for three 2014 Drama League Awards, for Outstanding Production Of A Broadway or Off-Broadway Play, as well as Distinguished Performance Awards for Michael C. Hall and Tracy Letts. In addition, the production was recognized twice for the 2014 Drama Desk Special Awards, which recognize excellence and significant contributions to the theatre. Actors’ Theatre’s production will feature local talent Avondina Wills (The Mountaintop), Tara McMilin (Other Desert “Kids Swimming” from page 19 Make sure the pool is clean and warm; we prefer 94 degrees. If you’re outdoors use sunscreen and even consider a little hat. It’s important to be in a group with a lot of happy playing kids with an experienced teacher who will guide you. Pediatricians don’t recommend private swim lessons for babies and tod“Volunteer” from page 16 When these two groups of volunteers learned about each other, they realized they could be more effective together and joined forces to become Hospice Caring Project. Thirty years later, in 2008, the Board of Directors suggested that the organization was no longer a project, but a vital community service and the name was changed to Hospice of Santa Cruz County. Today, Hospice of Santa Cruz County provides hospice, transitional care and palliative care services to over 250 patients and their families each day and supports hundreds of hospice families and community members through their grief. Volunteers are an essential part of
May 18 — June 3
“A play of such extraordinary wit and insight, so carefully constructed, it resonates for days.”
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“Plays as funny and moving, as wonderful and weird as The Realistic Joneses, by Will Eno, do not appear often on Broadway. Or ever, really.”
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Cities), Drew Crocker (SC Fringe Festival), and Sarah Marsh (Noises Off, 9-5). “When I am reading plays, I am always drawn to those that have the ability to surprise,” says director Gerry Gerringer. “Scripts that reveal the characters’ flaws and pain through the powerful mixture of humor and dramatic tension, I find to be the most true to life. The Realistic Joneses
is such a play. I’m sure that audiences will find this odd, quirky play as engaging, poignant, and thought-provoking as I do.” Actor’s Theatre continues their 2018 season with a second full production this fall – the Tony-Winning drama Red by John Logan. n ••• Actors’ Theatre presents The Realistic
Joneses May 18 - June 3, 2018 Center Street Theater, 1001 Center Street, Santa Cruz Friday - Saturdays @ 8 p.m. | Sunday Matinees @ 3 p.m. Free Post-Show Discussion after the matinee on Sunday, May 20 Tickets: $26 General | $23 Senior/ Student purchase at www.sccat.org or www. brownpapertickets.com More Info: www.sccat.org
dlers because they don’t need intense instruction and will benefit from the activity around them. This is called ‘guided discovery’ which is giving them the opportunity to experience this new watery environment and develop the skills for success. We’re lucky to live here by the Monterey Bay. We have miles of beaches to play on and the examples of all the life in the
sea. Mama sea otters help their newborn babies learn to swim and stay near them to keep them safe. And watch the grey whales migrating north in the spring, their mothers are near them and protecting them on their journey. Introducing your children to swimming is natural and so important. Water covers most of the earth and is always near us here is Santa Cruz County.
Learning to be safe and confident starts early and results in a lifetime of enjoyment. These early skills will provide rewards for a lifetime. So, get ready now for the summer and for the rest of your kids lives. n ••• Provided by Jim Booth Swim School with 3 locations in Santa Cruz County. Phone: 831-7223500. Website: www.jimboothswimschool.com
the program and serve in many different capacities: • Trained Volunteer Visitors provided 3,768 visits to patients and families last year. • Volunteer Visitors, more than twice the Medicare requirement and national average of 5%, conducted 11% of all Hospice visits. • The Pre-Med Volunteer Visitor program, a collaboration with USCS, received the California Hospice and Palliative Care Association Outstanding Program Achievement Award in 2017. • The organization’s pet companion volunteer visitors made 612 visits to patients and families last year. • Grief support volunteers provided
1455 grief support sessions to hospice families and grieving community members • Volunteers also helped to support 60 children last year at Camp Erin, an annual camp for grieving children • Outreach volunteers help community members complete Advance Healthcare directives and support educational movie nights and death cafes • The Friends of Hospice volunteer group present events and raise funds for the organization • Volunteers serve on the Board of Directors and various committees “We are incredibly fortunate to have such a thriving volunteer program,” said CEO Michael Milward, “Our volunteers are
our greatest advocates. They understand the power of what hospice can do for families as they navigate all that comes at the end of a life and they share our vision that all people in this community can live and die with dignity,” he explained. n
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Mobile Commerce Essentials
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ou may have a business that is 100% online, or you may own a ‘brick and mortar’ storefront, that has customers walking through the door. But more than likely you’re a combination business, one that operates face-to-face with people and also one that is able to sell online 24/7 as well. If you’ve not heard the term “mCommerce” or “Mobile Commerce” before – it’s exactly what you think it is – eCommerce buying for everyone on-the-go using a mobile device such as a smartphone or tablet. Forget the days when your beautiful website appeared in full grandeur on a desktop computer monitor or huge laptop screen. How you look and how easy you’re able to conduct business on small screens is much more important today, and will be in the near future. Do I need an app for that? on’t think you need to create a separate app in addition to your website in order to serve your mobile customers. Your website can be designed and built to best serve the mobile user. Keep in mind that people don’t like to scroll down on their mobile devices, so the display of either your appointment calendar or items for sale should focus on the title, a brief description and the price. Mobile doesn’t provide the visual realestate for lengthy descriptions or intricate backgrounds. Thus, the page design of your website should be built with the ability to dynamically serve pages to mobile devices.
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By Ron Kustek, Business Instructor Cabrillo College
To understand if your site is the best it can be for mobile commerce, consult with your web design and optimization marketing company. Another thing to keep in mind is that Google reports over 20% of queries through its mobile app are for voice search – which is a different functionality than what used to be your website’s focus on keywords for search optimization to be found organically (meaning, without paying for Adwords). If your website isn’t “mobile optimized” it is likely that you are missing out on being found by those voice search instead of typing what they’re looking for into a search box. Social Selling acebook has recently been in the news about their marketing practices. Don’t think that Facebook exists as just a way for people to stay connected and post their pretty pictures of their vacation, kids or plates of food (why people do this, I have no idea). Facebook is a marketing and advertising platform where over 2 billion people monthly are visiting, posting, and buying. When someone clicks a link on Facebook and buys a product, the average order value is $55. Facebook “converts” nearly 2% of its visitors, which is the rate at which a Facebook visitor clicks-thru an ad, video, etc., going on to make a purchase. The quick math is that Facebook generates over $2.2 billion in sales monthly for its business partners.
That’s also why Facebook bought Instagram – because people on smartphones were sharing pictures and experiences, and are now buying a tremendous amount of products and services directly through Instagram. Facebook, Pinterest and Instagram have very powerful tools for businesses to learn how to generate sales through their platforms, with easy
to understand instructions, as well as very affordable programs to cost-effectively reach your target customer. Remember, if you’re not posting regularly on social platforms like Instagram, you’re not as relevant as your competitors who are. “Mobile” page 31
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The Fallacies of Drug Advertisements
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am sure most of you have seen the plethora of drug advertisements on television, in newspapers, and other media. And, I am also sure some of you have bought non-prescription medications based on these advertisements. You probably even asked your healthcare provider to prescribe a prescription drug for you based on a TV ad. If so, the drug companies who manufacture these medications accomplished their goal. But are you really getting all the information you need to make an intelligent and informed decision about a drug product? Not in a one-minute commercial you can’t! The truth is you are only getting the drug company’s version in trying to sell you their drug. You do not get any information about the other drugs used to treat the same condition. Obviously, they do not want you to know about the competitor’s drug, which may be less expensive, and as effective, and possibly with fewer side effects. The drug manufacturing business is, well, a business. These companies take no oath to “…do no harm” as do healthcare providers. Rather they create drug products
By Ron Conte, Pharm.D.
under the business adage caveat emptor, Latin for “let the buyer beware.” This is not to say that drug manufacturing is a shady business. Many good products, life saving medications, have been produced by the pharmaceutical industry. However, as a pharmacist, I have spent much of my time counter-detailing specific drug company products. We need the facts, not “alternative facts”, to make intelligent and informed decisions about drugs. Your community pharmacist is a good source for unbiased information. Most pharmacists, and other healthcare providers, have spent hours reviewing clinical studies to determine which drug(s) is/are the choice for treating a specific medical condition. You will find that a pharmacist’s “one minute” version of a drug advertisement is not the same as what you see and hear on TV. Only two countries allow drug advertising to the general public: New Zealand and the United States. Drug ad spending is a more than $ 4.5 billion per year business. Drug companies will tell you that the high cost of a drug is not tied
directly to drug advertising. But how else would you pay for advertising? These drug ads are about directing choice and creating a demand, not to educate. One Pharma executive disagrees stating “… providing… accurate information… they (the public) are better informed about… options.” Really? If that is so, then tell us about all the options! Each day the Pharmacy Registry contains information about current lawsuits against the pharmaceutical industry. Not surprisingly, most of these cases involve false and misleading advertising. Let me provide you with a few examples of drug advertisements and how wording and/ or situations are skewed to favor the drug being promoted in the ad. Anoro: an inhaler used to treat chronic obstructive lung disease (COPD). The TV ad states, “…you can go your own way…” A good example of an ad directing choice and creating a demand. A bad example in use of the words from a great Fleetwood Mac song. COPD dictates, not the patient, in which “way” you will “go” (treated), dependent upon many factors. With twelve other products to choose from and with the high cost of Anoro, you would be wise to check with a pulmonary (lung) specialist before “… you can go your own way.” Motrin or Advil versus Tylenol: for treating inflammation. The old ad states that Motrin or Advil is superior
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to Tylenol in treating pain due to inflammation. This is true. However, Motrin or Advil are classified as anti-inflammatory agents, and Tylenol is not! The ad cannot mention just pain relief because Motrin or Advil are not superior to Tylenol unless referring to the anti-inflammatory effects of those two drugs. Flonase versus Claritin D: to treat allergies with Flonase “… relieves 6 symptoms” whereas Claritin D “…relieves 8!” Again, two different classes of drugs—a steroid (Flonase) versus a decongestant/ antihistamine combination (Claritin D). This is a misleading comparison. Use of key words and phrases are often stated within drug ads: “Virtually side effect free” which means almost free of side effects, but not quite. But what if that one side effect is possibly bleeding internally? Then the word “virtually” has very little impact. “4 out of 5 doctors recommend” can mean that only 5 doctors were asked about a drug. Also, doctors of what? Veterinary medicine, paleontology, philosophy, or what? There is so much more information I can add about this subject. As always, check with your pharmacist or other healthcare provider for accurate and complete information about drugs. n ••• The opinions and statements in this article are those only of the author. This article does not reflect the opinions and statements of the newspaper’s editors nor its publisher.
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All Shook Up By C. J.
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arolee Burrows the bandleader of local group All Shook Up is sharing smiles with a dozen of her music-making friends. The melodies from tropical islands the band’s playing relax and invigorate listeners at the same time. Keeping the fabulous songs of the Fifties alive and vital with a fresh and new perspective, the band has a loyal following. From guitars and ukes to kazoos and other percussion instruments the blend of their vocal arrangements are just the invitation the audiences have been awaiting. The line-up includes Beth Zimmermann (keyboards & harp), Mickey Tomlinson (bass), Pete Campbell (percussion), Vince Comella (guitar), Bill Coombs, Kathleen Middleton, Cherie Fisher, Rudy Leon, Louise Kioski, Barbara Sonnenshine, Deana Rose, Pat Tracy, and Ciro Milazzo keep the crowds need not sit around though because coming back “There’s always more room for good-natured locals have a generous another uke at the beach,” says Milazzo stock of hula-hoops and a gracious who hosts a ukulele practice at the Mid- musician abandons her ukulele and County Senior Center every Friday from leads a hula dance for fans of all ages. Once up and moving with the 9:30 to 10:00 a.m. where all are welcome. Every performance by the group will melodies, visitors stroll toward the ocean and find Bill include a soft melody Lewis next to a in memory of Judy sand sculpture that Plicka (former lead clearly spells out to ukulele). Judy died you that your dream unexpectedly before By C.J. is in CAPITOLA. the last rehearsal You recognize a for the musician’s Airstream Club. The group participates at great photo opportunity and mosey onto campgrounds with great enthusiasm and the sand to be greeted by Bill Lewis. Lewis is famous around town for zest. Carolee softly shares “We’re all still his sand sculptures. Having spent much extremely sad and miss her.” Your beach chair is welcome and of his childhood building sand castles in the audience is always ready to shift to front of the colorful Venetian motel, his accommodate more new friends. You sand art actually became a destination
for beachgoers. One of his first sculpture creations was a rendition of the famous
Screaming Hand logo famous around the skateboarding and surfing worlds. Designed by the popular Santa Cruz Artist, Jim Phillips, It didn’t take long for requests for other designs to come his way. Along with your selfies enjoy his work by finding him on Facebook. As for the All Shook Up band, you can find them on stage at the Mid-County Senior Center (MCSC) from 4:30 - 7:00 p.m. on Tuesdays. Tony invited Carolee and her band to be the entertainment at Tuesday Night Live (TNL) back in 2008 when the musicians were hosting a sock hop at MCSC that thrilled the crowds. Their music style was a great match and All Shook Up has continued to be on stage the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays for the TNL gathering ever since. n ••• The Mid-County Senior Center is located at 829 Bay Avenue, Capitola and is open to the public. Come on by and join in the fun.
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ed by Dr. Pat Hanson author of Invisible Grandparents: Leave a Legacy of Love Whether You Can Be There or Not this will be Nar-Anon Santa Cruza safe structured environment for Greater Bay Area (GBA) sharing stories if you so choose, of Northern California and learning healthy ways to deal hat is co-dependancy? Why with separation from anyone. am I feeling this way? Am I Co-sponsored by Alienated Grandthe only one who does? parents Anonymous www.AGA-FL. Join Nar-Anon, world wide fellowship of relatives and friends org a national organization that of addicts who have been affected provide information and support to grandparents who feel alienated or by someone else’s addiction. Join us Sundays at Sutter Hosestranged to their grandchildren. Friday May 4 pital in the Sutter Room (corner Questions: pat@invisiblegrand 82% Micro Business Summit of Soquel Drive and Chanticleer) parent.com (831) 601-9195 5 a.m. – 4 p.m., Cabrillo College 2900 Chanticleer, Santa Cruz. 6500 Soquel Dr, Aptos Helpline: 831-291-5099 • www. Mondays & Tuesdays he Santa Cruz County Office naranoncalifornia.org/norcal/ for Economic Development’s meetings WomenCARE ARM-in-ARM 3rd Annual 82% Micro Business 12:30 - 2 p.m. Summit event at Cabrillo omenCARE ARM-in-ARM College. Open to 300 local support group for women small businesses, the daylong with advanced, recurrent and conference will feature a keynote metastatic cancers. Meets weekly Weekdays speaker and twenty education Mondays & Tuesdays, with a sessions to help small business CASA Orientations to Become separate meeting every First and owners navigate the marketplace Advocates for Children Third Tuesday every month. to increase their exposure, ASA empowers volunteers to Registration required. Call 457grow their business and boost directly influence life-changing 2273 for more information and to profitability. decisions affecting children in register. No cost to attend. foster care. Court appointed special www.womencaresantacruz.org Tickets ($49) can be purchased advocates are everyday people that, Mondays & Wednesdays at 2018microbusinesssummit. with just a few hours a week can eventbrite.com. have a lifetime of impact for a child Alzheimer’s Association lzheimer’s Association has who has been abused or neglected. free support groups for family More info www.casaof santacruz. org or call (831) 761-2956 XT.102 caregivers at 1777-A Capitola road 2nd & 4th Mondays 2-3:30pm ••• facilitated by Jill Ginghofer, First Mondays: 2-3 p.m., 1st & 3rd Wednesdays 5:30-7pm in Watsonville facilitated by Francie Newfield & Second Tuesdays: 5:30-7 p.m. Kathleen McBurney. in Capitola Call 800 272 3900 for more Tuesday May 15 Third Wednesdays: 5:30-7 p.m. information.
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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. If you would like to participate in the next Advocate training contact cita@casaofsantacruz.org or (831) 761-2956
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can do to help in Santa Cruz County. Please RSVP cabrillolions@ gmail.com
Wellness on the Cancer Journey
12-1 pm, Hospice of Santa Cruz County, 940 Disc Dr., Scotts Valley ospice of Santa Cruz County is offering a drop-in grief support group for adults grieving the death of a family member or a friend. This group is a place where you can share stories, learn tools for coping, and receive support from people who care. For more information, please call (831) 430-3000.
Fridays Second and Fourth Wednesdays Drop-in Grief Support
11-12:30 pm, Old Soquel Plaza earn how to safely support your body and emotions through the journey of Cancer - from diagnosis to softening the impact of chemo, radiation, and recovering well from surgery. We’ll address nausea, low energy, Wednesdays weakness, digestion, immune In Praise of Poetry support, grief, stress and more. Feb. 28 thru Mar. 28 Feel free to bring your partner or 5:30 pm to 7 pm, Capitola Com- care team to this free class. Please munity Center, 4400 Jade Street, come fed; water is available. Capitola Limited Seats. Please register n this invigorating class you’ll all attendees on Eventbrite — explore and write several forms of Wellness on the Cancer Journey poetry. From Acrostic to Haiku; from or call 831-254-3270 to RSVP. Ode to Triolet — and a few more Address given upon registration — you’ll have fun while learning receipt. and creating. Gain exposure to new poets, forms, and styles, while Last Wednesdays Each Month unearthing your own voice. This inspiring class is for anyone with an Santa Cruz County Prostate interest in poetry. Novices as well Cancer Support Group as seasoned poets will find the class 7-9 p.m., Katz Cancer Resource enriching and fruitful. Center, 3150 Mission Drive, SC Telephone FMI: (831) 475-6115 anta Cruz County Prostate Geezer Golfers Cancer Support Group has been 8:15 a.m., Valley Gardens Golf an active group for over 20 years Course, 263 Mt. Hermon Rd., in the community. Scotts Valley First meeting of 2018 will be eeling over par? So are we, the February 28th. Geezer Golfers of Santa Cruz. You’re invited to join us at 8:15am Thursdays every Wednesday at the beautiful Co-working Unbound DeLaveaga golf course at 401 Upper Park Rd. We enjoy a special 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., Live Oak Library, 2380 Portola Drive, Santa Cruz rate for 9 or 18 holes. o-working Unbound is headed Score Physical Therapy Questions? Call Jim at 831-685in Watsonville to the Live Oak library! Join us 3829. Open House Third Thursdays: 2-3 p.m. Tuesdays for free co-working in the company 5:30 - 8:30 p.m., Score Physical in Santa Cruz Writing/Discussion Meeting of fellow Santa Cruz freelancers, Therapy, 1350 41st Ave, Ste Third Fridays: 12-1 p.m. 6:30-7:30 p.m., Christ Lutheran Aptos Noon Toastmasters independent professionals, 12:00-1:00p.m. Rio Sands Hotel, 100, Capitola in Aptos Church, Gazebo Room, 10707 remote workers, creatives, startup 116 Beach Drive Soquel Dr., Aptos, CA 95003 (At core Physical Therapy Open founders, community organizers, ome join a dynamic, Hwy One and Freedom Blvd) ideators and more. House at their new location. Mondays supportive group of people o you have a problem with We welcome everyone to Ribbon Cutting with Capitolaat all levels of experience from Caregiver Support Group food? Please check out our co-work with us at the library. Our Soquel Chamber of Commerce at 12-1 p.m., PAMF, 2850 Combeginners to more advanced. free, friendly 12-Step support goal is to provide the collaborative 5:30pm. Enjoy appetizers catered mercial Crossing, Santa Cruz group with the solution. All teens We’re here to help you discover atmosphere of co-working to a your voice and share it effectively. broad spectrum of people who by Castagnola Deli & Cafe, atz Cancer Center, PAMF and and adults welcome! dessert from Nothing Bundt Hospice of Santa Cruz County For current times and locations of Everyone is welcome! can benefit from the relationships, Follow us on Facebook: invite you to attend a Caregiver Cakes, and wine from Bargetto other meetings: www.santamutual support and connections Facebook.com/AptosNoonToastSupport Group for those caring cruzoa.org/meetings. Or call our Winery. Raffle prizes and special essential to creating a thriving masters or more info: (831) for someone with a serious illness. Hotline at (831)429-7906. business. gift for all attendees. 236-1171 When a loved one is seriously ill, If you have a project or idea and Please RSVP to 831.706.3085. it can be a challenge for the entire Business Debtors Anonymous want to spend time working on it, family. In this ongoing support Nar-Anon Watsonville come work with us! 5:15-6:30pm, Calvary Episcopal group, we will share stories, 6:00 p.m., Lutheran Community Friday May 18 Church, Parish Hall, 532 Center learn tools for coping and receive Street, Santa Cruz. Church, 95 Alta Vista Avenue, San Lorenzo Community Band Community Awards and support from people who care. Watsonville (Adam Dan Hall in e specifically focus on Contact Hospice of Santa Cruz Practice Sessions back of the church) Art & Wine Auction Gala recovering from debting on County Grief Support Program. one’s business. 7:30-9 p.m., San Lorenzo Valley ar-Anon is a twelve step 6 - 9:30 p.m., Seascape Golf support group for families High School Band Room (F-1) Club, 610 Clubhouse Dr, Aptos (831) 430-3078 For more information: 831-425-3272. and friends of addicts. There are he San Lorenzo Valley ust register by May 9. no dues or fees to join. Just come Overeaters Anonymous Community Band meets every $68 per person. Overeaters Anonymous to a meeting. You will hear others, Thursday at SLV High School. 7:00pm-8:00pm, Soquel Congre- 6:30-7:30pm Christ Lutheran Reservation required. gational Church, 4951 Soquel Dr. Church, 10707 Soquel Dr. Aptos who are going through similar Dues are $30 a semester. You must problems, talk about how they o you have problem with o you have a problem with cope and find recovery. read music. food? Come join us for a Friday May 18 food? Come Join us for a Call Teresa at 336-8637. To locate additional times and friendly free 12 step support group friendly free 12-step support locations of meetings, and to learn thru Sunday May 20 with the solution. Teens and adults group with the solution group more about Nar-Anon, please go Second and Fourth Thursdays welcome. It will be held in the with the solution. Teens and Congregational Church of to our website at www.nar-anon. Anne Hutchinson Room. adults welcome. Includes Cabrillo Host Lions Club Soquel 150th Anniversary Any questions call (831) 429-7906 compulsive overeating, anorexia org or call 831-200-3756. Meetings Celebration 1868 – 2018 and bulimia. 6:30 p.m., Aptos Village Park, Second Wednesdays Second Mondays Friday: 7 – 9 p.m. Located in the Gazebo Room. 100 Aptos Creek Road. Call 831-429-7906 if you have Santa Cruz Sons in Retirement Saturday: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Invisible/Alienated ant to make a difference any questions Sunday: 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Monthly Meeting Grandparents Support Group in our community? Join Congregational Church of Noon, Elks Lodge at 150 Jewell St. 2:30 - 4 p.m., Christ Lutheran his statewide group of retired the Cabrillo Lions Club twice Soquel, 4951 Soquel Dr, Soquel Church, 10707 Soquel Drive, Aptos Tuesdays & Thursdays every month and see what you men invites you to be our
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First Fridays each month
Friday Shakespeare Club
10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Peace United Church of Christ at 900 High Street, Santa Cruz urious about Shakespeare? The Friday Shakespeare Club members discuss the life, times, and influence of William Shakespeare. For information, call 831-6842832, or go to fridayshakespeare. org or facebook.com/fridayshakespeare.
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Center for brief rail walks at 6 pm on May 2 or 10 am on Saturday, May 5. Newly launched Greenway Capitola will host a BYO picnic gathering at Jade Street Park at 11 am after the rail walk on May 5. All are welcome!
Thursday May 3
Meet and Greet: Jimmy Panetta
12 pm, Seascape Golf Course . he Rotary Club of Capitola-Aptos will be hosting a meet and greet and presentation by congressman Jimmy Panetta. Visitors are invited and encouraged to attend. Admission is $20 and includes lunch. For more information or to reserve a spot please call Rose at 688-0500 ext 23 or Wendy ext 22
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Friday May 4
Natural Strategies for Improving Brain Function
2-3:30 pm, Alzheimer’s Association, 1777-A Capitola Rd, Santa Cruz, CA f you are experiencing brain fog, memory loss, mood changes, cognitive decline, or simply want to do everything you can to keep your brain healthy - come learn how to save your brain! Discover Friday Shakespeare Club food, nutrients and lifestyle of Santa Cruz changes to protect, nourish your 10 am - noon, Peace United brain, improve your cognition Church, 909 High Street his is the oldest women’s club and focus and manage or prevent in Santa Cruz. The club meets chronic neurologic illness. RSVP required, please call 800. to study the life, works and 272.3900 or email kstanfield@alz.org. times of William Shakespeare. Members share group readings and insights, discuss history, and Wednesday May 9 universal themes found in his plays and writings. Santa Cruz Mountain Vineyard’s For more information please Wine Maker’s Dinner call 831-684-2832 6:30 p.m., Persephone Restaurant, 7945 Soquel Dr. Aptos CA 95003 Sundays Seven-Course Menu From Chef Cori of Persephone First Baptist Church Bible Study including wine pairings from 9:45 a.m: Bible Study Santa Cruz Mountain Vineyards/ 11 a.m.: Worship Quinta Cruz. Winemaker Jeff 7565 Sunset Way, Aptos Emery will be pouring wines and irst Baptist Church of Aptos welcomes you to join their bible answering questions. study and worship every Sunday. Total cost is $150 per person. Call (831) 688-5842 for more info Space is limited. Call 831-6126511 to purchase your seats in advance (If no one answers Overeaters Anonymous please leave a detailed voice mail 9:05 a.m.-10:15 a.m., Sutter including name, phone, number Maternity & Surgery Center, 2900 of people. Someone will get back Chanticleer Ave., Santa Cruz to you). This will be a fixed menu vereaters Anonymous is a Free, with no substitutions allowed — Friendly 12-Step group for those no exceptions (Please inform us who have a problem with food. about any allergies when you call Visit www.santacruzoa.org for so that we can determine if you current times and locations of can participate). other meetings, or call our Hotline at (831) 429-7906.
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Wednesday July 4 Worlds Shortest Parade
All Day, Downtown, Aptos arade participants and vendors wanted for the Party in the Park. Wednesday May 2 Parade entries can include but are not limited to: Classic/antique vehicles, Saturday May 5 bands, walkers, dancers, dogs, Greenway Walks, Talk, & Picnic floats, etc. We are also looking for vendors May 2: 6 p.m., / May 5: 10 a.m, for the Party in the Park for those Jade St. Community Center who sell jewelry, flowers, clothes, ome learn about Greenway’s children’s toys, art, photography, healthy vision for the rail activities, and food more. corridor Wednesday, May 2, 7-8:30 Call the Aptos Chamber of pm at Jade St. Community Center. Commerce for more information: Meet outside of the Community 831-688-1467. n
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Announcements Upcoming in April
Announcing a Santa Cruz production of a beloved classic of the American theater hornton Wilder’s Pulitzer Prize winning play “Our Town” comes to the Santa Cruz Art Center weekends this April. Produced and directed by Suzanne Sturn, who has performed widely both in the Santa Cruz/Monterey region and nationally and taught Theatre at several colleges/universities. The play will run April 6-22 on Center Stage, 1001 Center St., Santa Cruz; Fridays & Saturdays at 8 PM; Sundays at 2 PM. Tickets: $25 (General Admission); $10 (Students and teachers): www.brownpapertickets.com/ event/3205509. Web page: www. facebook.com/ourtownsantacruz/
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geless Art is seeking volunteers to facilitate art groups for seniors living in residential care facility. Our Volunteers guide residents through the creative processes of painting, drawing or crafting. As a volunteer you will have the pleasure of seeing residents experience meaningful feelings of pride and self-worth when completing their own art. To become an Ageless Art volunteer call 831-459-8917 ext.208 or visit Ageless Art at www.fsa-cc.org
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new entry-level String Orchestra class 4th- 6th Grade Beginning Strings for violin, viola and cello will be offered on Fridays, 4pm-5:15pm. Students must provide their own instruments. For more information contact Nancy Kvam: Cabrillo Youth Strings (831) 479-6101 or (831) 426-6443.
Ongoing Events Third Monday each month
Stitchers By The Sea Meetings
7 p.m., Volunteer Center of Santa Cruz, 1740 17th Ave., 95062 titchers-by-the-Sea, the local chapter of the Embroiderers’ Guild of America, holds regular meetings open to the public each month. No admission fees.
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snack bar available. First Tuesday of each month is special $25 buy in (up to five packs). Join us! www.soquelsports.com
Golden Age of Tango. Private instruction and classes by arrangement. For more information, call Michael (831) 239-2247.
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First Fridays each month
7:00 - 8:30 p.m., Harry’s Hofbrau, 390 Saratoga Ave, San Jose orty-seven years of performing in the Bay Area, over 250 popular tunes. Come see our band for Free in Sunnyvale Every Wednesday. No cover. Contact Lee McLaughlin, Booking Agent, at 408-993-BAND (2263) for information about booking the band for Non-profit events (donations are tax deductible). www.PeninsulaBanjoBand.org
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he First Friday Art Tour is a Santa Cruz Institute of Contemporary Arts event, managed in conjunction with the participating art venues. The event takes place year-round and illuminates some of the most talented local artists from local galleries. To find out where to participate in a First Friday art tour, visit firstfridaysantacruz.com (Most galleries are open 12-9 pm for First Friday viewings.)
Dated Events Saturday May 12
Wine, Beer and Art Walk
1 to 5 p.m., Downtown Watsonville he City of Watsonville and the Pajaro Valley Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture organized this inaugural event. Enjoy In Praise of Poetry tastings from local wineries, 5:30pm to 7pm Feb 28-Mar 28 Fridays thru Sundays craft beer outlets, hard cider Capitola Community Center, 4400 Plein Air Watercolor Paintings and non-alcoholic beverages Jade Street, Capitola while strolling through historic Exhibition oin this invigorating class where Noon-10 p.m., Mutari Chocolate downtown. you’ll explore and write several Artwork will be displayed and House and Factory, 504 Front forms of poetry. From Acrostic to for sale by local artists with local Haiku—from Ode to Triolet—and a Street, Santa Cruz musicians performing along the ptos Artist David Pfost’s plein air few other poetic forms—you’ll have watercolor paintings of Santa Cruz walk. fun while learning and creating. We’ll look at work by experienced poets County landscapes are on exhibit. and discover how to put some of their Exhibit open until the end of Sunday May 13 techniques and craft elements into December. 34th Annual Mother’s Day practice. Gain exposure to new poets, Run/Walk forms, and styles, while unearthing Second Saturdays Each Month 7:45 – 10 a.m., Ramsay Park in your own voice. This inspiring class is Watsonville for anyone with an interest in poetry. 2nd Saturday on the Farm Novices as well as seasoned poets will 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Ag History ajaro Valley Shelter Services find the class enriching and fruitful. Project Center at the Santa Cruz presents the Mother’s Day County Fairgrounds Register at: https://apm.active Run/Walk for Shelter at Ramsay communities.com/capitola oin us every 2nd Saturday on the Park in Watsonville. The Run/ recreation/Activity_Search/ Farm for free family activities. Walk will include a 10K Run, 5K in-praise-of-poetry/6488 Each month we select a new theme Run/Walk and a 1K Kids’ Fun to highlight historical agriculture Run. with games, activities, and Thursdays Early Bird Registration is now demonstrations that relate. open! Register online at www. Lucky Steppers Modern We often have guest appear- pvshelter.org! Square Dance ances from farm animals like 6:30 pm, La Selva Beach Clubhouse, 314 Estrella Ave., La llamas, draft horses, sheep, goats, Saturday May 19 chickens, rabbits, and more! You Selva Beach, CA 95076 are sure to find something fun Pat Pratt Memorial Veterans 4 t’s fun and easy to do! Friendship put to music; family and entertaining for the whole Veterans Tournament friendly. Class takes place every family. Noon, Boardwalk Bowl, 115 Cliff Thursday Night at our new home Check our website and Facebook St., Santa Cruz page for more details. FREE in La Selva Beach! (Take Mar anta Cruz USBC and Monte off of Hwy 1, turns into Boardwalk Bowl present a Playa Blvd., turn right on Estrella) Second Sundays Each Month Bowling FUNdraiser to support For more information, contact local Veterans, The Pat Pratt Downtown Santa Cruz Sue Harris or Don Benson at Memorial Tournament No-Tap Antique Street Fair (831) 726-7053 or e-mail at Adult Doubles (Junior Tour9 a.m.-5 p.m., Lincoln St. caller4u@att.net. nament as well!) Entries must be (Between Pacific and Cedar) submitted by May 15 at https:// he “Original” Downtown Friendship Put to Music! Antique Faire is back! Vendors boardwalkbowl.com 6:30 p.m., New Hall, La Selva Beach offer an eclectic blend of antiques Cost: $40 per team – $20 prize Club House, 3124 Estrella Ave. fund – $20 Donation made to lasses every Thursday night. For and unique items. Come and check Vets 4 Vets. more information call Sue Harris it out! Browse through a wide
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Last Thursdays each month
Monthly Argentine Tango at Star Bene Italian/Argentine Restarante
4:30pm-9:30pm, Star Bene Italian/Argentene Restarante, 21245 East Cliff Dr. his is a night for true “Social Tuesdays Tango.” Order a wonderful meal from the Star Bene Argentine BINGO 6:30 p.m. Santa Cruz Elks Lodge, Menu, (or their well known italian menu), and enjoy the ambiance of 150 Jewell St. Argentina and join us in a social osted by Soquel Sports Foundation. Buy-In $15. Full tango dance to music from the
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Wednesday May 23
29th Annual Golf Tournament
1 – 7 p.m., Seascape Golf Club, 610 Clubhouse Dr, Aptos et your business name known! Sponsor a hole and have a sign with your company name next to the hole. Great Location at Seascape Golf Course! Market your Third Sunday of Every Month business to over 140 players. Sign display with your company name Science Sunday Starts at 1 p.m., 100 Shaffer Road, next to a hole. Networking at its Santa Cruz, 95060 best! Opportunity to talk, hand out eymour Marine Discovery Center promotional material, play a game presents a public lecture from a or offer food and/or drinks! n
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Your May Horoscope Times Publishing Group, Inc. Gemini (May 22-June 21)
You benefit from deep and intense interactions and conversations with people early in May, and while there’s a chance you’ll take things too seriously, the potential benefits far outweigh the costs. When your thoughts turn to darker topics, balance them out with some lighter ones. You’re more than ready mid-month to have a party or network with potential business partners, co-workers, and/ or employees. But don’t let your desire to speak with everyone prevent you from having real conversation. The energy late in the month is favorable, and it will be easy for you to as for help or favors, especially if they would be reciprocating yours.
Cancer (June 22-July 22)
Your emotional outlook is challenged the first weeks of the month. Work hard to get the things you need to keep your emotions under control to be as efficient and effective as you need. You feel especially bonded with family and friends mid-month, making your quiet prepared dinners for loved ones and intimate parties for close friends most comfortable. The environment you eat in is as important as what’s on the menu; make sure both are picture-perfect. Late in May you get caught up in the excitement of potential travel; make sure everything at home is taken care of before you pack your bags. You can’t have a good time unless you know everything at home is taken care of!
Leo (July 23-Aug. 23)
You have a lot of opportunities early in the month, but bragging will dilute the effect of your achievements. Let others comment or compliment you before you talk about your own accomplishments. Mid-May you have greater influence over the people you care about. But be careful talking about topics you’re less familiar with. Stick with what you know or do the research before you offer your ideas. Late in the month your dreams are particularly vivid. Your subconscious is an untapped tool, and it will be an advantageous time to pay attention to what it’s trying to tell you.
Virgo (Aug. 24-Sep. 22)
The first weeks of May bring new thoughts and ideas, which can alter your daily routines and plans. Not one to move too quickly, you’re open to changes if they happen slowly. Mid-month is a good time for studying, catching up on bills, working on long-term goals, and other important business details. If anything’s wrong, you’re most likely to catch it during this time. Late in the month trivia games and puzzles feel easy; your brain works like a well-oiled machine, and your enthusiasm for learning new things puts you at an advantage over your competitors. But be careful; one drawback is you could be more easily distracted. Stay focused and all will be well.
Libra (Sep. 23-Oct. 23)
You have an increased need for love and affection as the month begins, which isn’t helped by a lowered sense of self-confidence. You’re setting yourself up for disappointment if you let anyone use you as a doormat. Mid-month your compassion and concern peak. You feel most obligated to those close to you and will do what you can to make sure everyone feels safe and secure, including you. Your confidence returns late in May, making a good first impression much easier to achieve. If you’re interviewing or looking for love at this time, you should get positive responses, but accept favorable feedback for what it is, and use it to make improvements in the future.
Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22)
Your insatiable curiosity reaches a whole new level early in the month. You also go to great lengths to cover up your research. You love to be the only one who knows whatever secrets you’ve managed to find, and to take advantage of your knowledge in the future. Your need to be with others increases midMay, and while volunteering for group outings or events is unusual for you, right now you’re in the mood and can do a lot while you’re less focused on your own needs. Your charm is mesmerizing late in the month; if you’ve wanted to fulfill a certain fantasy, you won’t get much resistance during this time!
Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21)
You know that feeling when everything seems a little too good to be true? The first week of May brings that vibe in spades! It’s nice to have some good things go your way, but be sure to make your own luck, too. Later in the month events may be even less what they seem. Making assumptions and skipping over details can lead to some big mistakes, and do-overs aren’t very likely if problems occur. You might need to consult a professional if the rails come off. As the month ends, you can be happy with your accomplishments and look forward to future endeavors. You don’t know what the future holds, but it looks promising.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 20)
The first few weeks of the month bring the energy level down a bit, but that doesn’t mean you can’t make the most of downtime you get. Looking for ways to work more quickly and efficiently can help get through this time, and following your financial instincts can be very profitable. Later in the month pay close attention, to catch small details and errors. Any mistakes you correct will be greatly appreciated. There are no easy answers late in May as you question whether you’re responsible for relationship difficulties. Sometimes trying to make things better only leads to disappointments and regret. Finding a way to apologize and show you care might be the best you can do right now.
Aquarius (Jan 21-Feb. 18)
Your thoughts run wild the first weeks of the month, putting additional energy in your everyday interactions. You’re already social, and this raises encounters to an exciting level. There are always risks when you indulge, but you’re in a “no regrets” mood right now. Mid-May brings some uneven energy and frustration. Angry outbursts come from nowhere and may surprise even you. Get to the heart of what’s really bothering you before your erratic behavior causes real problems. Worldwide problems plague your mind as the month comes to a close; social justice becomes your own personal cause. You believe in yourself and that one person can make a difference.
Pisces (Feb. 19-Mar. 20)
A poor self-image and distorted reality effect you early in May. At the same time, you have a heightened need for affection, which can be a disappointing mix. Wait a while before starting anything serious with someone new, and don’t expect an existing friend or partner to tell you the whole truth. Your compassionate, charitable side comes forth mid-month, heightening social interactions centered on doing good for others. You don’t do what you do for recognition, but it’s nice knowing you’ve made things better. You’re more assertive late in the month. It might be surprising when the right words help you get what you want and need without tension. You could get used to this newfound eloquence!
Aries (March 21-April 20)
Jumping to conclusions puts you in an awkward spot early on the month as you try to navigate tricky communications. Getting angry and/or overreacting will rarely help your case. Midmonth you might agree to go out with friends one minute but be asleep when it’s time to go. You’re very hard to read when you get in this kind of mood, but you do like to keep people on their toes! You are motivated to to find the truth and move beyond current unpleasant situations near the end of May. Put old issues to rest so you can look to the future without reservations.
Taurus (April 21-May 21)
What you see in the mirror early in the month isn’t reflected in other people’s opinion of you, but your lack of confidence could cause issues regardless. Say thank you even if you don’t necessarily believe complements you receive. Your sometimes-stoic energy seems to morph into a more easygoing vibe mid-May. Your attention span is scattered at best for a few weeks, so don’t expect to be able to explore anything in depth for a while. Late in the month important events seem like they’re stalling, which could cause you great disappointment. Work hard and you’ll get what you deserve eventually.
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ver the last four years the Board of Supervisors has been working on policies around the dispensing and cultivation of medical cannabis. While work around cannabis in general will be evolving for quite some time, the Board is much closer to a final cultivation ordinance than we have been in some time. Creating a framework for medicinal sales through local dispensaries was the first thing addressed by ordinance a few years ago. While there have been updates to that ordinance, overall the framework for medicinal sales has been established. Creating a framework for commercial cultivation — both on the medicinal side and now, through state law change, the recreational side, has proved more difficult. Lots of questions on the environmental, procedural and social elements of creating a new formal commercial cultivation process have been raised. I’ve had numerous community and neighborhood discussions on this issue and heard similar issues during these meetings. • How will enforcement be done on those violating the ordinance? • Will rural neighborhoods and character be preserved? • Shouldn’t this be grown in areas zoned for commercial activity, such as commercial agricultural
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or manufacturing/commercial districts? Will the regulations the Board is considering be too onerous and drive people back into the black market? What are the traffic, noise, smell and water impacts? How are fire risks mitigated? How much should be grown per parcel and what is a fair minimum parcel size?
And much more. These aren’t easy questions to address. During this multi-year process the Board has maintained three overarching objectives: 1) Protect neighborhoods 2) Protect the environment 3) Provide enough cannabis to meet the medicinal needs of local residents. The Board will be considering a draft ordinance that governs these activities in late April and into early May. What are the key elements of the ordinance? After two extensive Planning Commission hearings and a special meeting at the Board of Supervisors a draft framework has emerged with the following components (the entire ordinance can be found on the County’s website). Setbacks: One of the most common complaints regarding commercial cultivation deals with odors and concerns about setbacks from
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habitable structures. The Board has included 400 foot minimum setbacks from adjoining habitable structures. Minimum parcel sizes: Ensuring that commercial cultivation occurs in the properly zoned locations is key. The Board limited the zoning types that can even be considered for commercial cultivation (ensuring it won’t occur in residential neighborhoods for example) and also established minimal parcel sizes on other zones. Coastal Zone protections: Protecting coastal resources and character are important. The Board put additional restrictions on cultivation within the Coastal Zone plus a one mile buffer. For commercial agricultural parcels, for example, no new greenhouse or hoop house construction could occur. This prevents new construction from occurring in this sensitive area. Timber Zones: Significant concerns have been expressed regarding the impact to watersheds, wildlife and timber resources resulting from allowing commercial cannabis operations on timber zoned properties. Proposed regulations note that only sites with existing cannabis cultivation operations or pre-existing non- cannabis commercial uses would be eligible for licensing and permits, greatly reducing the possibility of expansion into timber areas. Riparian Protections: The proposed ordinance include required setbacks to perennial, intermittent and ephemeral streams. Additionally, it strengthens riparian protection by prohibiting any exceptions to the required setbacks for purposes of allowing commercial cannabis activities. “Cannabis” page 31
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eet our buddy Chip! (ID#A246188) After his owner fell ill and was no longer able to care for him, this little guy has made his way into the hearts of our shelter staff and volunteers. He recently got a haircut that is the talk of the shelter. You can now see his expressive eyes, and he has a little goatee, making him look wise beyond his years. He will need to be regularly groomed to keep him looking handsome (and prevent his hair from matting). Chip comes to life around other dogs and has been very well behaved in playgroups, often serving as the role model of how to play nice. While Chip is generally full of good cheer, he is selective about the men in his life. He warms up more quickly to women and needs a slow, easy introduction for the men he meets. We aren’t quite for sure why Chip has been in the shelter so long since he is such a swell guy, but we are hoping his forever family will come in soon to meet him! Chip would love to be in a home with another resident dog and would like to have a woman for his primary human companion. Chip is a neutered 3-year-old, tan-terrier mix. To adopt your new friend, visit one of the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter locations, or their website at www.scanimalshelter.org. n ••• Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter has two full-service, open-admission shelters: Santa Cruz Location (Public Entrance): 1001 Rodriguez St., Santa Cruz, 95062 Hours: Daily 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Wednesdays: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Watsonville Location: 580 Airport Blvd, Watsonville, CA 95076 Hours: Monday – Saturday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. (closed 12-1) Closed on Sunday SCCAS Main line: 831-454-7200. Animal Control: 831-454-7227. After-Hours Emergency: 831-471-1182
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“Cannabis” from page 30 Cottage (Smaller) Cultivation: There has been some concern that the new regulations will make it difficult for smaller cultivators to continue to exist (or drive them back into the black market) The Board has proposed an option for small (500 maximum square foot) commercial grows on limited zones for long-term existing growers without any complaints against them. With a minimum parcel size of 2.5 acres, these limited grows provide options to bring some of these growers into the regulated market. Enforcement and Inspections: Robust enforcement is an important element of having successful regulations. Along with an annual renewal process, site inspec-
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tions at the time of application as well as regular inspections of the site at least once every three years are built into the proposed ordinance. A team that includes code compliance, environmental planning specialists, the Sheriff’s Office and more are part of the enforcement team. The above are just a handful of the many elements of the new regulations. State regulations continue to evolve and local regulations will also need to be monitored to ensure they are meeting local environmental needs and the needs of the community overall. As always, I appreciate your feedback. n ••• If you have any additional questions, please do feel free to contact me at 454-2200.
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