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2018 Cabrillo Stage Broadway Musicals!

Cabrillo Stage starts off its summer musical season with the much anticipated, rock-pop musical, RENT, followed up by Mel Brook’s classic The Producers!

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Red Cross 2018 Heroes Breakfast

Capitola Summer Has Arrived!

By Noel Smith

Summer in Capitola means you have lots to choose from to enjoy life. This is indeed a special time of year in a special place. It all started with the Begonia Festival that lasted for 65 years and which has now been replaced by the Capitola Beach Festival. To help you plan and to

keep you from missing out on any of the fun we have put together a summary of all the events we know about. But don’t forget, you can always just go and relax in the sun on Capitola beach between all this summertime — and some fall — enjoyment. ... continues on page 4

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Community News 2018 Cabrillo Stage Broadway Musicals!

2018 Soquel High School Valedictorians, by Noel Smith • Begonia Festival Looks Back and Moves Forward O’Neill Sea Odyssey To Celebrate Milestone • Soquel High School receives Water-wise Garden Grant Harbor High 2018 Graduate Honorees, by Noel Smith Beyond BIG: PWR! Exercises for PD • Register for Aptos 4th of July Parade • Movie Music Of John Williams – Santa Cruz Symphony Pops • 2018 Law Day Scholarship • 2018 State Elementary Spelling Bee Champion — Aziza Mohammed • Jr. Giants! • Porter Memorial Library Summer Ice Cream Social 2018 Red Cross Heroes Breakfast Honorees Explore the Final Frontier Soquel High Alumna goes International Family Movie Nights In Heart Of Soquel Park

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Kids Camps 14 The Long–Lasting Benefits of Camp

Business Profile 18 Safe at Home, by Edita McQuary 22 A Tool Shed, by Teresa Hidalgo-Dance

Local Sports 19 Mid-County High School Scoreboard

Community Calendar • Arts & Entertainment – Pages 28, 29 Monthly Horoscope • Page 29 – Your June Horoscope

Featured Columnists 12 Live Oak Outreach, by Tamra Taylor – Saying Goodbye to Live Oak Schools 23 Water Wisdom, by Melanie Schumacher 23 Seniors In Action by C. J. – Walking Adventure Group Helps Seniors Explore The County 24 Simplify with Pam, by Pam Hudson – Spring Cleaning Strategies 25 Business Matters, by Ron Kustek – Who Is Your Competition?

26 Should You Keep Your Cat Indoors? by Tiffany Mitchener 27 Health Talk, by Ron Conte, Pharm.D. – Drug Shortages 30 Updates from City Hall, by Jamie Goldstein

SCCAS Featured Pet • Page 31 – Smokey: Your Catio Companion

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36th Annual Capitola Art & Wine Festival September 8-9 on the Esplanade 50 Artists selling their works, 22 Santa Cruz Mountains Wineries providing the ultimate taste-tests, good food and lots to see.

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2018 Movies At The Beach Fridays • August 24-31 • September 7-14 Sponsored by Pizza My Heart August 24 – Sing!

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

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

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

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

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

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2018 Cabrillo Stage Broadway Musicals!

RENT June 28 through July 15 abrillo Stage starts off its summer musical season with the much anticipated, rock-pop musical, RENT. Seven years in the making, composer-lyricistbook writer Jonathan Larson set out to appeal to existing theatergoers while also attracting the next generation. He wanted to write the “HAIR of the 90s” and he succeeded. With four Tony awards, six Drama Desk Awards, three Obie Awards, the New York Drama Critics Circle Award for Best Musical, and a Pulitzer Prize, RENT spoke to younger audiences in their voice and tackled their issues.

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The world of RENT is tough, dirty, angry and gritty as it’s geared toward adult audiences addressing important social issues and problems. The score is a blend of traditional Broadway and rock-pop, creating a ‘Broadway fusion rock’ that has appealed to audiences for decades. Witness the power and passion of RENT, June 28 through July 15.

Well versed in musical theater, it was Larson’s goal to combine traditional Broadway with contemporary pop music, a goal he achieved with RENT. Sadly, after the dress rehearsal prior to the offBroadway opening, Jonathan Larson died of an aortic aneurysm on January 25, 1996.

He was 35 years old.

The cast, the crew, friends and family were devastated. No one was sure how to proceed. It was decided that they would invite family and friends and have the actors sit on the stage and sing the score as a tribute to Jonathan. The actors began singing but soon could not contain their energy and proceeded to perform the show full out. At the end there was an immediate standing ovation. Then the audience sat down again, unsure of what to do. They sat in silence

until a young woman in the audience said, “Thank you Jonathan Larson.”

After two weeks of previews, RENT opened to rave reviews and standing ovations. Four months later, the show moved to Broadway. There the reviews were mixed, but most raved. The New York Times called it an “exhilarating, landmark rock opera,” and said it “shimmers with hope for the future of the American musical.”

Time magazine called it “the most exuberant and original American musical to come along this decade.” The Wall Street Journal declared it, “the best new musical since the 1950s.”

Though RENT is loosely based on Puccini’s opera, La Bohéme, Larson also consulted the novel on which the opera was based, Scenes de la Vie de Bohéme, by Henri Murger. The characters are similar, but Paris was changed to New York’s East Village. While La Bohéme romanticizes death, which was the trend in 1896 when it premiered, RENT celebrates life in 1996. In the author’s words, “RENT is about a community celebrating life, in the face of death and AIDS, at the turn of the century.”

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The Producers July 26 through August 19 ext in the Cabrillo Stage line up is Mel Brooks’ hilarious musical comedy, THE PRODUCERS, adapted by Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan from the Academy Award winning film of the same name.

One reviewer described it as ‘a sublimely ridiculous spectacle that should be seen by everybody!’

The story concerns a theatrical producer, Max Bialystock (once known as the King of Broadway) and a mousy accountant, Leo Bloom, who comes to Max’s office to audit his books.

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He attended Cabrillo College before transferring to U.C. Davis where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Physiology. After graduating from the School of Veterinary Medicine at U.C. Davis in 1990, he returned to Santa Cruz County to practice Veterinary Medicine. He loves the beauty of the central coast and in his spare time enjoys surfing, long distance running, singing and playing the banjo.

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2018 Soquel High School Valedictorians

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ach year we have the opportunity to meet and take photos of the top academic students at Soquel High School. We consider it an honor to recognize these young men and women at this time of graduation from youth to adulthood. The biggest change for most is that of leaving behind familiar faces and finding new friends.

We wish these, and all those graduating to the next chapter of their lives the best and that we look forward to seeing what kind of a world they will be building for themselves and for us.

We especially appreciate the hard work of Ana Martinez, Counseling Secretary of Soquel High School, for her hard work in putting all this together each year.

Thank you Ana. Hunter Allen • Parents – Todd & Lisa Allen • Going To – Cabrillo College • Favorite Subject – Chemistry • What of your Soquel High Experience will you take with you? – GMEC Academy and how all of us could work together to get tasks done.

Sophie Hannah • Parents – Mark &

Jeanette Hannah • Going To – Cal Poly San Luis Obispo • Favorite Subject – Biology • What of your Soquel High Experience will you take with you? – Making many memories with my great friends and building strong relationships with many of my classmates and teachers.

Madison Gotthardt • Parents – Richard & Kelli Gotthardt • Going To – Whitworth University Kiana Brewer • Parent – Chris Brewer • Going To – Cabrillo College • Favorite Subject – Chemistry • What of your Soquel High Experience will you take with you? – I enjoyed meeting many different people and making friends with some particularly amazing and wonderful people.

Alexandra Meyer • Parents – Kevin and Annie Meyer • Going To – UC Berkeley • Favorite Subject – Mathematics • What of your Soquel High Experience will you take with you? – Building strong relationships with my peers, especially Kiana, Sophie, Jackson, Drew, and Will.

Nathaniel Werdmuller von Elgg • Parents – David & Terri Werdmuller • Going To – Cal Poly San Luis Obispo •

From left: Hunter Allen, Kiana Brewer, Sophie Hannah, Madison Gotthardt, Nathaniel Werdmuller von Elgg, Alexandra Meyer Favorite Subject – Mathematics • What of your Soquel High Experience will you take with you? – I want to take all of the fun memories I have had learning and playing

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Begonia Festival Looks Back and Moves Forward

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he Begonia Festival ended in 2017 with the retirement of the Brown Family at Golden State Bulb Growers.

At the conclusion of the 65th and final Festival, the Capitola Begonia Festival Board

of Directors developed a plan to honor past festivals and launch a new festival.

To honor the past, the Festival presented a check for $10,000 to the Capitola Historical Museum to archive and curate the history of the festival.

On May 8, the Capitola Arts and Cultural Commission will consider plans to construct a piece of commemorative art in the Village, jointly funded by the Festival and the public art fund.

Moving forward, the Board formed the Capitola Beach Festival Committee.

Scheduled for September 29 and 30, the Beach Festival will continue: • Traditional Sand Sculpture Contest • Fishing Derby • Rowboat Races • and Horseshoe Tournament.

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underway for a 3 mile foot race and a Nautical Parade.

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O’Neill Sea Odyssey To Celebrate Milestone O ’Neill Sea Odyssey is hosting a Celebration Party for its 100,000th student from 1-4 p.m. on Sunday, June 24 at Cowell Beach in Santa Cruz.

The Dream Inn will be title sponsor and KSCO AM will be media sponsor for the event, which will include the dedication of Jack O’Neill Way by Santa Cruz Mayor David Terrazas, hula dancing, face painting, sailing charters, and more. A schedule and list of events is attached to this release.

Over its 22-year history, O’Neill Sea Odyssey (OSO), a non-profit organization serving Central California 4th-6th grade students, will welcome its 100,000th student in the summer of 2018. The program includes three learning stations aboard the Team O’Neill catamaran and follow-up lessons in our shore-side education center. Students participate in navigation, marine biology and marine ecology lessons aligned with Common Core and Next Generation Science Standards.

Students learn about navigational technology as well as line of sight triangulation, catch and identify their own plankton sample, and ecosystems in the Monterey Bay. Students better understand their connection to the ocean environment and learn solutions to care for it through environmentally responsible behaviors. A 2013 study of the long-term impact of the program found that 75% of high school students who participated in OSO 5-7 years earlier, retained knowledge of material taught by OSO. For more information, go to www. oso100k.org, and on social media: Twitter @oneillseaodysse, Facebook and Instagram at O’Neill Sea Odyssey. A California NonProfit Corporation ID# 77-0464784 n ••• 100,000th Student Milestone Celebration Schedule 1:00-1:30 Check-in at registration table.

Samba Stilt Circus dancers greet attendees. Guests gather in parking lot.

1:30-2:30 Dedication of Jack O’Neill Way – OSO milestone remarks.

2:30-4:00 Entertainment, food trucks, and beach activities.

••• Activities Parking Lot • Performance art by Samba Stilt Circus (1:00-1:30) • Food trucks (1:00-4:00) • City of SC dedication/OSO announcement (1:30-2:30) • Live music by The Wavetones (2:303:00, 3:10-3:20, 3:35-4:00) • Hula dance troupe (3:00-3:10 & 3:20-3:30)

• Raffle ticket drawing and closing remarks (3:30-3:35) Beach • Beach cleanup with Save Our Shores (11:30-1:30) • Surf rentals with Club Ed (1:00-4:00) • Sand art by Bill Lewis (1:00-4:00) • Face painting with Sophie and Audrey (1:00-4:00) • Photo booth: “What does the ocean mean to you?” (1:00-4:00) • Marine debris art with Theresa & Rachel (1:00-4:00)

Soquel High School receives Water-wise Garden Grant

SOQUEL — Soquel Creek Water District has awarded Soquel High School and the agriculture and natural resources program a water-wise garden grant of $2000. The grant money funds converting part of the turf area around the flag at the entrance of the High school into a colorful drought tolerant,

low maintenance Monterey Bay Friendly Landscape that will provide a lasting demonstration garden for the community.

The landscape re-vamping project was done in partnership with the agriculture and natural resources classes taught by Mr. Tom Bentley and completed through

a free hands-on community workshop held on May 12, led Ecology Action. Nicole Douglas of Douglas Landscape Design did the design. This workshop was also a community service project.

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“Cabrillo Stage” from page 6 Leo shyly reveals his lifelong dream of being a Broadway producer and then tells Max that he has found an accounting error.

Max raised $100,000 for his recent flop, Funny Boy, but the play only cost $98,000 to produce.

Max begs Leo to hide the discrepancy and Leo reluctantly agrees.

After some calculations, Leo states, “Under the right circumstances, a producer could actually make more money with a flop than he could with a hit.”

Thus begins the scheme to get rich by overselling financial interests in a Broadway flop. To insure that their show fails, they set out to find the worst play ever written, hire the worst director in town, and cast the worst actors in all of New York. It looks like their plan might 8 / June 2018 / Capitola Soquel Times www.tpgonlinedaily.com

just work, but the show unexpectedly turns out to be a hit!

The lyrics and the score, arranged by Glen Kelly and Doug Besterman, were also written by Mel Brooks. He delighted audiences with songs such as “Der Guten Tag Hop-Clop,” “Heil Myself” and “Prisoners of Love.” Come enjoy Mr. Brooks’ comedic genius in this rip-roaring, rib-tickling, knee-slapping musical comedy that won a record breaking twelve Tony Awards. THE PRODUCERS opens July 26 and runs through August 19. n ••• Both shows are staged in the Cabrillo Crocker Theater on the Cabrillo College campus. Order tickets on line at cabrillostage.com. Phone and direct box office sales will be available beginning June 8.

Box office hours are 12:00 to 6:00 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, 831-479-6154. Purchase season tickets to see both shows at a discounted price.

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Harbor High 2018 Graduate Honorees

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By Noel Smith

arbor High School’s 2018 graduates have maintained the values and missions of their school and The Capitols Soquel Times newspaper wanted to recognize some of these achievers. These are the Mission and Vision goals for which they have been striving during their time at Harbor High: Mission: Educating all students to become critical thinkers and globally-minded community members.

Vision: Where adults and students are respectful and own their learning. Harbor High graduates are college and career ready and equipped with the skills needed to become the best version of themselves. ~~ Congratulations to the Class of 2018 ~~

Valedictorians: • Jingyang Qiu • Lucas Brown • Savanna Dayton • Lucas Nguyen • Bailey Schantz • Logan Ngo-Wang • Catherine Allen • Lillias Arvanites • Alexandra Bare Salutatorians: • Mataya Bryson-O’connorBenjamin Paulsen Top 10%: • Octavia Luikart-Waldo • Dylan Odom • Giselle Beld • Chad Blouin • Lucca DeBiaso • Thomas Yukic • Bianca Chesnut • Nolan Heath • Alejandra Zamora Hernandez • Cameron McGrew • Jingyang Qiu • Lucas Brown • Savanna Dayton • Lucas Nguyen • Bailey Schantz • Logan Ngo-Wang • Catherine Allen • Lillias Arvanites • Alexandra Bare • Mataya Bryson-O’connor • Benjamin Paulsen Superintendent’s Award: • Lillias Arvanites n

Rail and Trail Crucial To Decreasing Reliance On Cars Dear Editor; he Rail Trail plan is the fastest path to a countywide protected bike route. Infrastructure improvements have shown huge increases in bike commuting in other cities.

With Santa Cruz kicking off a bike share program this year, bike transit will become even more convenient and this trail should happen ASAP to get us out of our cars!

Why is a small group of folks trying to pull out the tracks? Are people really so shortsighted and selfish? The Rail Trail plan gives Santa Cruz County everything we need: an incredible new bike infrastructure now, and the possibility of planet-friendly public transit at a fraction of what other communities would pay later.

— Eric McGrew ••• Rail-Trail Commute Dear Editor; ow-income, hardworking residents of Santa Cruz County deserve a better quality of life. Delays to the rail trail project disproportionately impact people who can’t afford to live close to their jobs.

The folks advocating to remove the tracks in Santa Cruz don’t have to drive from the Pajaro Valley and back every day, I assure you!

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Top Row (from left): Savanna Dayton – Valedictorian • Alexandra Bare – Valedictorian • Lucas Nguyen – Valedictorian • Logan Ngo-Wang – Valedictorian • Lucas Brown – Valedictorian • Middle Row (from left): • Catherine Allen – Valedictorian • Lillias Arvanites – Valedictorian • Benjamin Paulsen – Salutatorian • Bottom Row (from left): • Jingyang Qiu – Valedictorian • Mataya Bryson-O’Connor – Salutatorian • Bailey Schantz – Valedictorian

The rail trail runs within a mile of half the population of Santa Cruz County, and likely more than half the jobs too.

Breaking ground this year, which the rail trail is slated to do, could bring significant relief to people with shorter commutes by getting them out of their cars and off of streets. Leaving the option for light rail would be transformative for the folks who are stuck Highway 1 every day.

— Best regards, Dan Dion ••• Railway Infrastructure Asset wenty years of tireless efforts have been invested toward a vision to transform our historic freight railway infrastructure into a more vital asset to provide the community healthy, low impact alternative modes of transportation, to reduce traffic, and enrich our daily experience in Santa Cruz.

The Rail Trail is well thought out, and fully funded plan, that will benefit pedestrians and cyclists now while preserving the tracks to enable a future light rail solution. It’s a practical and responsible hedge as we continue the necessary debate about smart transport alternatives to the car. Let’s do this.

— Robert Arko, Bonny Doon ••• Trail with Transit get to most of the places I need to go each day by bicycle including getting

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my children to school and back. My constant fear is getting hit by a car - it only takes one distracted driver to crush me or my children. Having a wide, paved, car-free trail is ideal and given the size and shape of our County it is also vital to have some sort of transit along the rail corridor.

Riding from Watsonville to Santa Cruz is no small feat even on a fancy

eBike. As a cyclist I am more than happy to share the corridor with a train or a bus.

The train won’t swerve unexpectedly thanks to the tracks and buses are driven by professionals — in all my years of riding in Santa Cruz I have never had an issue with a bus driver. Trail with transit is a win for everybody.

— Alex Yasbek

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.

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.

Questions should be directed to the Parcel Tax Administrator: SCI Consulting Group at (800) 273-5167

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Community Briefs

Beyond BIG: PWR! Exercises for PD Exercise Training for People With Early Parkinson’s Disease eanine Yip is a physical therapist at the Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula, Outpatient Rehabilitation Services department. She received her DPT from USC in 1998 and has been board certified as a Neurologic Clinical Specialist since 2006.

Jeanine Yip has been BIG certified since 2008 and PWR! Jeanine Yip certified since 2016.

In 2004-2009 she worked with leading PD researchers as a research physical therapist at USC, studying the effect of exercise on persons with PD. Publications related to PD include “The Effect of Exercise Training in Improving Motor Performance and Corticomotor Excitability in People With Early Parkinson’s Disease” APMR 2008 and “Treadmill exercise elevates striatal dopamine D2 receptor binding potential in patients with early Parkinson’s disease” NeuroReport 2013. She has contributed to more than a dozen other articles in medical journals.

Don’t forget the New location: Congregational Church of Soquel. Parrish Hall entrance faces the large parking lot behind church. 4951 Soquel Drive, in Soquel Village. New time: 2:00 – 3:30.

••• Register for Aptos 4th of July Parade arade participants and vendors wanted!

The “Worlds shortest parade” on 4th of July in Aptos is ready to take parade entries and vendors for the Party in the Park. We are expecting an amazing turnout and want to invite all of Santa Cruz County to take part.

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“Begonia Festival” from page 7 Replacing begonias, the Committee hopes to launch the first lighted boat parade on Soquel Creek. Volunteers are welcome at the planning meetings on the first Monday of the

bands, walkers, dancers, dogs, etc.

We are also looking for vendors for the Party in the Park for those who sell jewelry, flowers, clothes, children’s toys, art, photography, activities, and food more.

Please find registration forms at aptoschamber.com, email jennifer@ aptoschamber.com, or come into our office M-F, 9-4 at 7605-A Old Dominion Court, Aptos.

Please call the Aptos Chamber of Commerce for more information 831-688-1467.

••• Movie Music Of John Williams Santa Cruz Symphony Pops: 60th Anniversary Season Saturday, June 2, 7:30 – 10:00 p.m.

Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium 307 Church Street Santa Cruz ohn Williams is undeniably the most recognizable and most prolific composer for movie music. Come enjoy this concert of classic themes from movies such as Star Wars, Harry Potter, Schindler’s List, Catch Me If You Can, E.T., Jurassic Park, and the original Indiana Jones movie, Raiders of the Lost Ark. This concert to be fun for the whole family!

••• 2018 Law Day Scholarship Winner Announced egan Eldredge, a senior at Aptos High School, is the winner of the Law Day “Separation of Powers: Framework for Freedom” Infographic Contest.

Eldredge is a student in Barrett Vitol’s social studies class; her teacher will also receive a $50 Visa gift card for teaching the contest winner.

Megan Eldredge Eldredge will receive a $500 scholarship for her winning graphic design that demonstrated the checks and balances of the three branches of our government.

The Santa Cruz Trial Lawyers Association generously donated the scholarship.

Law Day was a joint presentation of the Santa Cruz County Office of Education and the Santa Cruz County Superior Court.

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month (June 4, July 2 and August 6), 6:30 pm at Capitola City Hall Community Room.

All of Capitola’s begonias came from Golden State’s tuber growing fields. They recently sold their AmeriHybrid® and Antonelli tuberous

By offering an opportunity for students to learn and engage with local leaders, students from across Santa Cruz County gained valuable insight about our Constitution, local government, legal literacy and civic engagement.

For more information about Santa Cruz County Law Day, please visit http:// www.santacruzcoe.org/student-services/ law-day-2018/.

••• 2018 State Elementary Spelling Bee Champion — Aziza Mohammed Fifty-four students from 28 counties participated in the state championship bout 300 people gathered for the California State Elementary Spelling Bee hosted by San Joaquin County Office of Education for the eighth consecutive year on Saturday, May 12. Competing for the championship were 54 fourth- through sixth-grade students from 28 counties in California who had been certified as county champions by their county superintendents of schools.

After 15 rounds, Aziza Mohammed, 11-year-old sixth-grader from Santa Clara County, was named the 2018 California State Spelling Bee Champion. Her winning word was “camaraderie.” (Definition: The spirit of friendly familiarity and goodwill that exists between comrades.)

The top four finalists who also received trophies: • Vivian Le, Alameda County • Ava Carlson, Marin County • Mark Ames Salama, Marin County • Rishik Gandhasri, Santa Clara County

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All students who participated received medals for their participation and Aziza was awarded the championship trophy.

All participants received a Kindle Fire inside a Spelling Bee backpack, and Aziza was awarded an iPad. For more information about the Teachers College of San Joaquin, visitteacherscollegesj.edu.

••• Jr. Giants! r. Giants is a summer baseball program for ages 5-13. It is FREE, non-competitive, co-ed, and no prior baseball experience is required. Leagues begin the week of June 11th and end on August 4th.

We still have a few slots available for participants and are actively seeking volunteers to serve as coaches, assistant coaches and team parents. Please visit www.gojrgiants.org to register as either a player or volunteer.

For additional information or questions contact Mónica Rocha by phone at (831) 454-7710 or e-mail (shfsal@santacruzcounty.us).

— Kary Bisagno Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office ••• Porter Memorial Library Summer Ice Cream Socials/Story Hours hese events are open to the public geared for ages 3 to 8. Our children’s librarians, Jeanne Jorgensen and Dolly Barnes will provide stories, songs and crafts pertaining to each date’s theme.

• Wednesday, June 20 at 1:00 p.m.

R i b b i t , Ribbit, Croak! Tales about Frogs and Toads • Wednesday, July 18 at 1:00 p.m. Story Time Magic for a Summer Day For more information call 476-3326 or visit our website at www.porterml.org We are located at 3050 Porter Street, Soquel. Parking is available behind the library. Enter from Soquel Drive into the Bagelry parking lot and drive through to the left. n

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2018 Red Cross Heroes Breakfast Honorees

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he American Red Cross of the Central Coast will be honoring a group of community members for their acts of courage or compassion, at the chapter’s 13th Annual Heroes Breakfast on Friday, June 15, in Aptos.

After careful consideration, a committee of local community leaders selected the 2018 Central Coast Hero Award recipients based on the degree to which their actions uphold the values of the Red Cross and have a positive impact on the residents of the Monterey, San Benito, and Santa Cruz Counties. The following is a list of the 13 heroes who will be honored at this year’s breakfast.

• Animal Rescue Hero: Darla Smith • Disaster Services Heroes: James Gruber and Paul Guzman • Education Hero: Mary Gaukel Forster • Environment Hero: Shelby O’Neil • First Responder Heroes: Dan Perry, Forest Gleitsman, Ziad Bawarshi • Humanitarian Hero – Adult: Jessica Berg

event that supports the lifesaving programs and emergency services the local Red Cross chapter provides for the nearly 750,000 residents of Monterey, San Benito, and Santa Cruz Counties.

To purchase tickets to the breakfast, please go to: redcross.org/centralcoastheroes. To help with sponsorships or if you have other questions about the event, please call 831-626-5255.

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2018 Central Coast Red Cross Honorees

Animal Rescue Hero Darla Smith, Salinas arla Smith serves on the board of the Animal Friends Rescue Project and is on the Advisory Committee for Salinas Animal Services. Over the past 10 years, Darla has rescued more than 500 puppies, taking the time to nurture them through long days and nights of bottle feedings and find them their “forever” homes.

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The Heroes Breakfast on June 15 will take place at Twin Lakes Church, located at 2701 Cabrillo College Drive. Doors will open at 8 a.m. that day, and the program will run from 8:30 until 10 a.m. Tickets are still available for the event.

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Featured Columnist

Saying Goodbye to Live Oak Schools

By Tamra Taylor, Superintendent Live Oak School District

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s I write my last message to the community, it is bittersweet. While I look forward to retirement and the freedom it will bring to my life, I also feel sadness about leaving Live Oak. I have loved my tenure in Live Oak and have come to know so many incredible people, all of whom I will remember fondly.

As the superintendent of the Live Oak School District, I have been fortunate to work alongside staff, parents, and community partners who are dedicated, willing collaborators who keep children at the center of the decision-making process. Without a doubt, the change initiatives we have instituted are the result of the untiring efforts of the entire staff.

I take pride in knowing that we were the only winner of California’s 2018 Exemplary District Award in Santa Cruz County; and I think it is appropriate to review some

of the work we have done together in this column that likely led to this award.

Five years ago, our school community came together and through dialogue and discussion we distilled our common beliefs and desires for the children of Live Oak into a District plan for the future.

We envisioned schools with strong parent engagement (Goal 1). Now five years later, we have Parent Learning Nights at all of our comprehensive schools. We are teaching all students the key tenets of growth mindset and exposing parents to this mindset in studentled parent conferences at both elementary and middle school.

We have expanded parent engagement through the highly successful community collaborative initiative Cradle to Career (C2C) at Live Oak Elementary School.

Moving forward, this C2C project provides the District new learning on how best to

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We envisioned classrooms with students actively engaged in learning projects that require creativity, collaboration, and technology usage (Goal 2). Now five years later, we have FOSS and Lego Simple Machines investigations in our elementary classrooms. In middle school, we have a school-wide kite math project, a Woodshop/STEAM elective, and 3D printing in 7th grade math classrooms.

We have a District TK-8th grade scope and sequence for technology skill development that was developed WITH teachers FOR teachers.

Google training occurs regularly and many teachers are incorporating what they are learning into their classrooms.

Finally, in order to infuse technology into all classrooms, we have expanded the number of Chromebooks in each school, culminating with all students provided with their own Chromebook when they arrive at Shoreline Middle School.

We envisioned all children being physically, emotionally and socially healthy knowing full well we needed additional supports before this could become a reality (Goal 3). Now, five years later, we have mental health counselors at all schools, Salud y Cariño groups for our elementary and middle school girls, and a strong partnership with the East Cliff Family Health Center. Social skills are now explicitly taught to students through the Second Step program and all schools have implemented Positive Behavior Interventions Systems (PBIS) to foster a strong school culture.

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Together these programs have resulted in students learning how to have peaceful interactions with their peers and how to react in situations involving bullying. So that all students feel psychologically safe and engaged in regular physical activity, we hired and trained recess coaches for all our elementary schools and expanded physical activities during lunch time in middle school. These efforts have resulted in safer and happier school playgrounds.

We now have a physical education specialist, not just at our middle school, but also at our elementary sites to ensure that our students enjoy their P.E. time. Also in relation to students’ physical health we have improved the quality of the food served in our schools before, during, and after school. And finally, because we value evidencebased planning, we now measure our Goal 3 efforts through the Healthy Kids survey and use the results from this assessment to continue to refine our efforts to ensure our students’ well-being.

We envisioned all of our students becoming college and career ready through a rigorous academic program at all grade levels (Goal 4). Now five years later we have increased student learning supports through Response to Intervention, Close Reading lessons, and an additional period of class time in middle school for content support. We have four Instructional Coaches, one at each site, providing an important link between our written initiatives and the support needed at each site to weave these initiatives into reality.

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The program, called Reach for the Stars, explores all facets of astronomy at various branch libraries throughout the county. Experienced astronomers, complete beginners, adults, and kids will find this series fun and informative. Topics will vary month-to-month.

Other upcoming Reach for the Stars programs in the series include an exploration of star types and light pollution, and comets and asteroids. Star Types and Light Pollution will be held at the Boulder Creek Branch Library, 13390 West Park Ave., on Tuesday June 26 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Comets and Asteroids will be held at the Aptos Branch library, 7695 Soquel Dr., Tuesday July 17 from 6:30-8:30 p.m.

SCPL is piloting a new service in conjunction with the Reach for the Stars program series, where borrowers will be able to check out a telescope with their library card. The telescopes will be subject to the same rules as most library materials, except they will not be renewable. There a limited number of telescopes available for checkout, but they can be requested and put on hold. This new service will be available beginning May 16.

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• Camp is a safe and nurturing environment that enhances social skills. Camp is for everyone, so children and youth have the opportunity to meet and interact with peers from outside their school environment.

• Camp supplements traditional education. Camps use intentional programming to create a balance of experiential learning opportunities that are physical, emotional, and social.

• Camp provides experiences that promote self-confidence and future academic growth. American Camp

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Disaster Services Heroes James Gruber, Salinas, and Paul Guzman, Soledad wo workers assigned to the Pajaro River during a recent stormy night ended up rescuing residents from a fire, not a flood.

When pulling up to the Main Street bridge levee in Watsonville at 4 a.m., James Gruber and Paul Guzman saw smoke coming from the roof of a building near San Juan Road. As the fire spread, James and Paul acted as first responders, entering burning structures, alerting people to the danger, and rushing many out to the street and safety. They also rescued nine dogs.

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Education Hero Mary Gaukel Forster, Capitola fter her more than 40 years as an educator and administrator, in “retirement,” Mary is the Executive Director of Your Future is Our Business, an organization that links local and regional employers with Santa Cruz County schools and, in the process, improves students’ employment prospects.

She is also involved with the Transition Age Youth Program for the local Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) organization, the Youth Violence Prevention Taskforce, and Santa Cruz County’s 5-year Alcohol and Drug Prevention Program.

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Environment Hero Shelby O’Neil, San Juan Bautista helby O’Neil, just 17, has spent hundreds of hours volunteering for the Monterey Bay Aquarium, With this knowledge, the San Juan Bautista resident for her Girl Scout Gold Award Project, formed the non-profit Jr Ocean Guardians, which recruits other teens to educate youth. The Ambassadors also host beach clean-up events.

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First Responder Heroes Dan Perry, Capitola, Forest Gleitsman, Corralitos, Ziad Bawarshi, Davenport n a winter afternoon, a 9-1-1 call was received. A surfer was in distress about 500 yards off shore at Davenport Landing Beach. When CalFire, AMR ambulance service, Santa Cruz City Fire, and State Lifeguards arrived on scene, conditions were extreme, with 12- to 15-foot-high surf.

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out to make contact with the surfer. The three lifeguards worked as a team to get the surfer safely back to the beach before darkness.

Humanitarian Hero – Adult Jessica Berg, Aptos n a dark, rainy January night, Jessica Berg was having a dinner break from her job at the Santa Cruz Harbor’s Crow’s Nest Restaurant. From a secondstory kitchen window, the waitress saw a car rolling down the boat ramp and in seconds, the car was completely underwater. Jessica saw that two people were trapped in the vehicle.

She initiated a 911 call and alerted others at the restaurant. Employees ran to the boat launch ramp and pulled a man and woman — both in their 50s — out of the submerged car. With Jessica’s quick thinking, the vehicle’s occupants survived.

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Humanitarian Hero – Youth Matthew Gibbs, Monterey atthew Gibbs, just 18, is the founder of an organization called Athletes That Care which provides sandwiches, clothing, and other items to the homeless of Monterey. Since 2015, he and his group have delivered nearly 4,600 sandwiches; hundreds of bottles of water, snacks, waterproof tarps; and many items of clothing to the homeless.

Matthew funds the organization by collecting bottles and cans and recycling them. He has also organized and raised money to host a Super Bowl party for the homeless and disabled in Monterey.

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Soquel High Alumna goes International L oyola Marymount University’s assistant volleyball coach, Soquel High graduate, Natalie Morgan has been selected as an assistant coach with the College National Team (CNT). The CNT is “pretty much the Most Valuable Players of the college-aged athletes in volleyball,” according to Natalie.

A 2010 graduate of Soquel High School, Natalie earned a B.A. In Exercise and Sports Science and a Master’s in educational psychology from Oregon State University. She has been playing volleyball since eighth grade and has been coaching for six years.

Natalie, who worked and volunteered for the Women’s National Team, was selected by head coach Chris Tamas as one of his assistant coaches for the 12-member squad going to China in May. On the schedule for Team USA will be tryouts for the National Team that will go to the Olympics.

“I’m really excited to be a part of this international effort for Team USA and for the Pan America Cup,” said Natalie.

“Although I’m now based in L.A., Santa Cruz will always be my home. I am so thankful to have grown up there. The community, the environment, and my family have taught me there is always something to learn and room to grow. This outlook

“Saying Goodbye” from page 12 Realizing that students who are behind academically need more time in school, we extended learning opportunities through after school and our summer school programs and increased student access time to teachers in middle school. Knowing that learning is social, we increased student engagement by setting a goal that 50% of class time would be dedicated to students discussing the content they are learning.

Our recent Instructional Rounds visitations to schools provided proof of how successful teachers have been meeting this goal of increased student academic talk.

Finally, realizing that students need many opportunities to improve their written communication skills, we adopted focused writing programs at all schools and we measure students’ writing progress through teacher-calibrated writing assessments. The results from these writing assessments, as well as our observations of student accountable talk have given us

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has gotten me far in my career and will continue to help me in my life.”

After the China trip, Natalie will be the volunteer technical coordinator traveling to the Dominican Republic in July, with the graduated college players who currently play in a tournament against players from various countries in the Pan American Cup. Again, her team will be trying out for the National Team.

Way to go, Natalie, and good luck in your volleyball coaching career! n ample evidence that students are indeed making strong progress articulating their thoughts orally and in writing.

After it’s all said and done, it is clear to me that within the walls of a quality school, students read and write; they ponder and reflect; and they solve problems. They dance, sing, and play musical instruments.

They challenge themselves athletically and they learn the thrill of victory and the sting of defeat. They come to know who they are alone and who they are within a group. They learn about their country’s hopes and dreams and about its successes and failures. They learn about the seen and unseen aspects of the natural world.

Ultimately when it is done right, students leave us appreciating the wonder and complexity of the world and feeling empathy and understanding for humanity.

I can’t imagine more important work and I thank the Live Oak community for allowing me the opportunity to work alongside you creating quality schools for the children of Live Oak. n

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n 2001, Cindy and Steve Glenn found themselves scrambling to find 24-hour care patching together care amongst family members for Cindy’s grandmother after a fall that led to hip replacement surgery. “My grandmother, Marge, was a fiercely independent woman,” stated Cindy. “While in the rehab facility, from the moment she woke up until the moment she fell asleep, my grandmother just wanted ‘to go home.’ ” When Cindy and Steve were advised Marge was being discharged and required 24/7 care they were panic stricken, “and I have a large family who could provide care,” she recalled thinking.

Yet, it is a very stressful event and when a granddaughter or family member is the care provider, the relationship dynamic changes and not always for the better. Steve and Cindy personally felt the need for this kind of In Home Care assistance and realized the need within our community was a very large one. They began Safe At Home in a shared office with minimal staff and a half a dozen clients. Over the last 16 years the need in our community has expanded and Safe At Home Senior Care has grown rapidly. “We now have approximately 100 staff, AM and PM schedulers, an On Call and Day Care Coordinator and On Call weekend and week days staff, 365 days per year,” said Cindy.

“Unlike a franchise, being locally owned and locally operated, when a client or a family member of a client contacts us, we know who they are and our customized approach allows us to adapt not only their

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scheduling needs but Care Plans as a client’s needs ebb and flow,” stated Cindy.

She emphasized, “It has always been our mission to be part of a dynamic in which a member of our community no matter disability or disease retains his or her right to live safely and comfortably and with dignity in their own homes until the end of their lives if that is their wish.”

Cindy stated, “Safe At Home Senior Care has expanded services to those who are undergoing cancer treatment and need in-home care and assistance.” There is a very large population, both elderly and young, whom they have served. Safe At Home Senior Care is also providing In Home Care to those who are diagnosed with Auto Immune diseases such as ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease also known as amyotrophic lateral disease and M.S. (multiple sclerosis). Like cancer, Cindy said, “These ailments have no know no boundaries, they afflict the young and old and we can and do provide a very important service at a very difficult time in a person’s life.”

Besides their customized approach, Safe At Home Senior Care’s core foundation is rooted in the high quality caregivers they employ. There is a rigorous process required to become a member of Safe At Home’s caregiving team. Safe At Home Senior Care is registered with the State of California Home Care Services

Bureau. Every caregiver is carefully chosen and undergoes an extensive hiring process regulated by the State of California along with Safe At Home Senior Care’s internal process. Each caregiver must undergo a Department of Justice fingerprint scan, background and reference checks, TB testing and many hours of training. Basically, they do not hire anyone who they would not feel comfortable sending to care for their own parents or grandparents.

“We have some really wonderful caregivers who have that unique quality that combines a compassionate heart and good judgment and desire to work in a position that impacts another’s life in a very profound way. They have total dedication, it is really impressive,” stated Cindy. “Some of our caregivers, administrative staff and clients have been with us for over a decade.

It really does feel like an extended family at times. We accept many kinds of Long Term Care insurance and are quite knowledgeable about the requirements and parameters to utilize LTC insurance.”

Cindy encourages anyone believing they have no options other than a Skilled Nursing Facility to call them and request a free In-Home Assessment. These may be done not only in a home, but anywhere the individual may be at whether it’s a hospital or rehab facility. They will assess anywhere and advise what may be needed to adapt

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the home so that the client can return and live safely in familiar surroundings.

In 2013 Steve Glenn, Cindy’s husband was diagnosed with cancer and despite their best efforts, passed away in 2014.

Today, Safe At Home Senior Care is run by Cindy and her dedicated and hardworking staff and family. All of her children were born in raised in Santa Cruz, like herself attending the local elementary schools, graduating from the local high schools. Her son, Ryan, who is getting his MBA from UC Berkley, provides administrative assistance and her son, Nick, a local firefighter, teaches CPR and Standard First Aid for the agency. Daughter Naomi is responsible for all website content and online presence of Safe At Home Senior Care and her youngest son Danny is soon graduating from a local high school and will be off to college in the fall. Safe At Home Senior Care is a proud member of “Think Local First.”

Safe At Home Senior Care is located at 820 Bay Avenue, Suite 101, Capitola, CA. For a free in home assessment you can call them at 831.462.3500 or go to their website at http://www.safeathomeseniorcare.com n ••• All caregivers are bonded, insured and covered by Workers Compensation, have clean criminal background checks, are T. B tested, trained and registered by the State of California.

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Family Movie Nights In Heart Of Soquel Park S upervisor John Leopold and the Santa Cruz County Department of Parks, Open Space and Cultural Resources invite the public to join us for FREE family-friendly movie nights under the stars at the plaza of the Heart of Soquel Park, 4740 Soquel Dr, Soquel.

The inaugural Family Movie Nights series began May 17 with the smash hit “Coco,” and concludes Oct. 18 with the Hollywood blockbuster “Black Panther.” Sponsored by Dignity Health Medical Foundation and Dominican Hospital, Family Movie Nights will be held on every third Thursday throughout the summer and include free refreshments from local restaurants.

“The Heart of Soquel is more than just a wonderful addition to our system of parks and open spaces. These films will help celebrate its place as a community resource as well,” Leopold said. “I invite all residents to leave your hearts in the Soquel Park and join us for what is sure to be a memorable summer.”

Festivities begin at 6:30 p.m., with movies beginning around 8:00 p.m. or dusk. Low chairs, blankets and jackets recommended.

Our new community is designed especially to enhance the daily lives of those with Alzheimer’s or Dementia.

Our team is dedicated to providing all the time and attention your loved one needs. Planned with small individual neighborhoods within a larger community, Westwind Memory Care supports communication, socialization and meaningful family like experiences.

Our daily programs have integrated activities to help maintain life skills and self-care, including leisure and recreation. We are located at 160 Jewell Street, near the Santa Cruz Elks Lodge. We look forward to showing you around our beautiful community!

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While picnics are welcomed, no alcohol is allowed. Free parking will be available in local public lots. In kind business sponsors include El Chipotle,

Café Roma, Sawasdee and Star of Siam to name a few. Interested sponsors should contact Angela Chesnut at angela.chesnut@santacruzcounty.us.

Thursday, June 21: “The Goonies” A group of friends find an old Spanish map that leads them on an adventure to unearth a long-lost fortune.

Thursday, July 19: “Despicable Me 3” In the third installment of this beloved series, Gru and his minions return to defeat a new enemy.

Thursday, August 23: “Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle” Dwayne Johnson stars in this 2017 homage to the 1995 original about a game come to life.

Thursday, September 20: “Wonder” Based on the novel, this film follows the story of a boy with a rare condition trying to fit in.

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“Garden Grant” from page 8 Participants gained the practical hands-on experience they’ll need to tackle their own Monterey-Bay Friendly Landscape retrofit project at home. All workshop participants received FREE landscape design templates with plant lists and a FREE water-wise plant to get their project jump-started!

They learned how to: • Easily transform turf grass and weedy areas into new planting zones with sheet mulching;

• Convert existing sprinkler system to efficient, drip-irrigation; • Select low-water use plants for a unique site; • Create permeable patios and pathways with low-cost materials • Integrate rainwater harvesting into landscape plans n ••• Soquel Creek Water District, the Santa Cruz County Water Conservation Coalition, and the Soquel High School Agriculture and Natural Resources Program through Careers and Technical Training Program sponsored the workshop.

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“Red Cross Heroes” from page 16 During the eight-day trip, she helped families and children, with their medical needs. Tammy and other volunteers erected pop-up clinics near villages that had little or no access to medical care or supplies.

She and the volunteer group saw 1,100 people while in South Sudan.

Tammy’s goal now is taking such a trip twice a year.

Medical Hero Arthur Dover, M.D., Watsonville resh from medical school in 1969, Dr. Arthur Dover worked for the Centers for Disease Control’s Epidemic Intelligence Service.

Then from 1975 to 2009 he operated a local pediatrics practice in Freedom and has a reputation as a pediatrician for children of migrant workers.

After 34 years, he returned to disease control administering immunizations for overseas travel to patients at his Aptos office. Dr. Dover has also taken 20 medical mission trips to foreign countries, providing surgical support for children to repair cleft lips and palates.

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During Operation Iraqi Freedom, his convoy was ambushed by a blast that killed his driver, severely injured his Platoon Sergeant and left Sgt. Hernandez with shrapnel injuries After receiving a Purple Heart, Sgt. Hernandez was deployed to Afghanistan for Operation Enduring Freedom.

After his military discharge, began working at Salinas Valley State Prison.

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obert Pedersen, President of A Tool Shed Equipment Rentals headquartered in Santa Cruz, attributes his company’s success to the high premium he and his team place on customer service.

A Tool Shed’s team of equipment rental specialists pay close attention to the needs of their customers ranging from novice doit-yourselfers to experienced contractors.

Such as: they are open seven days a week; they specialize in serving homeowners and small contractors; and sales tax on rentals, environmental fees, and hookup fees have been nixed.

The tool and equipment fleet that A Tool Shed carries has been built by the requirements of its customers in the more than seventy years it has been in business. For construction and industrial equipment rentals, A Tool Shed carries such machines as forklifts and scissor lifts.

Homeowners, on the other hand, can rent small equipment and tools such as chain saws and floor sanders. There is even lawn and garden equipment like weed mowers and sod cutters for the garden enthusiasts.

Because they listen to their customers, A Tool Shed has a considerably wide selection of equipment and tools available.

Thus, it’s not unusual for customers to praise A Tool Shed like this enthusiast: “Where do you borrow a rototiller in this part of the world and who has the best advice as to what size to use? A Tool Shed--yay!”

A Tool Shed is a long-time family business. Robert and his wife, Barbara, are the third generation running it. Robert “grew up in the business” and by the time he graduated from college, he was working for A Tool Shed full time.

Begun as an Army surplus store in Santa Clara in 1945 by Robert’s grandparents Robert and Geneva MacArdell, A

Tool Shed is now exclusively a rental store with seven locations in northern California.

Robert & Barbara thank the community by giving back. Their biggest contributions go to The Boy Scouts of America, Breast Cancer Awareness and Autism Awareness. To call attention to the Breast Cancer Society’s work, A Tool Shed painted a 70Kw towable generator pink. They also donate a portion of the generator’s yearly rental proceeds to the American Cancer Society.

A recently acquired 20Kw towable generator has been earmarked for Autism Awareness. And how was it painted? Like a puzzle!

Whether their customer is a homeowner, large or small contractor or even local government, Robert has this to say to them: “We really appreciate our return customers. Thank you for your business!”

Indeed, A Tool Shed’s rallying cry is, “If you need to hit the nail on the head call A Tool Shed!” n ••• A Tool Shed has two locations in Santa Cruz County: 3700 Soquel Ave. in Santa Cruz and 285 West Beach St. in Watsonville.

They also have a facility in Campbell at 900 Dell Ave. Visit www.AToolShed.com or call 1-800-A-TOOL-SHED for more information.

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rom last October to March our area received just over 16 inches of rain, which is only 62% of the typical average rainfall. Additionally, the District— in partnership with the Santa Cruz Mid-County Groundwater Agency— received new data this year validating that seawater intrusion is literally “knocking at the front door” of our groundwater supply along our entire coastline, from Pleasure Point to La Selva Beach.

Protection of our endangered groundwater supply is critical to ensure that the drinking water wells that supply water to Soquel Creek Water District customers, as well as other pumpers that share the basin, remain fresh and reliable to support our community’s needs.

The District declared a Groundwater Emergency in 2014 and the State of California declared our groundwater basin as critically overdrafted which mandated that our groundwater resources be brought back into sustainability by 2040.

At the regularly scheduled Board of Directors meeting on April 17, 2018, the Board held a public hearing and voted to remain in a Stage 3 Water Shortage for at least another year based on the ongoing presence of the Groundwater Emergency.

This is the same curtailment stage that

the District has been in for the last four years.

Maintaining the current level of conservation will help us continue to protect our groundwater supply while we develop new water sources. Currently, the District is evaluating four supply options within our Community Water Plan: groundwater replenishment using purified water (also known as our proposed Pure Water Soquel Project), water transfers with the City of Santa Cruz, desalination, and storm water capture. For more information on these efforts, visit www.soquelcreekwater.org/ cwp Stage 3 Water Shortage calls for a 25% reduction in water use over 2013 usage. To accomplish this, we encourage each person in the District to reduce his or her usage to approximately 50 gallons per day.

Our community has made amazing strides in water conservation in the last few years and is nearly at this goal already! All that we ask this year is for the community to continue saving water and to make your conservation practices a way of life.

••• o review the District’s rules regarding water waste, which are always in effect, and the additional Stage 3 water restrictions, please see “The Rules of Water Waste” on our website at www.soquelcreekwater. org/conserving-water/our-water-wasterules. Some frequently asked questions are included below:

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Question: Can I wash my car at home?

Yes, efficient car washing at home is allowed as long as an automatic shutoff nozzle is used and care is taken to reduce or eliminate the water running off the property.

Washing with a bucket or with waterless spray is also appropriate.

Question: Are fountains and ponds allowed?

Fountains and ponds are allowed as long as they are recirculating.

Question: Can I use my pressure washer?

Pressure washing is permitted, if in preparation for painting and staining, or for the purposes of health and safety.

Question: Is there water rationing?

No, there is no water rationing or budgeting in place at this time. We are simply asking customers to meet our voluntary water use guideline of 50 gallons or less per person, per day.

Question: Am I only allowed to water my yard on certain days?

No, but there is a restriction on watering during the day with sprinklers. To reduce evaporative loss, sprinklers may not be used between 10 a.m. and 8 p.m.

Question: Where can I get the required “Water may only be served upon customer request” table tent signs for my restaurant, or the signs informing my hotel guests of their option to forego daily laundering of linens?

You can pick these up at our office, or email us at savewater@soquelcreekwater.org.

••• f you could use some help making conservation a way of life, we offer a wide range of rebates to help you meet your indoor or outdoor water conservation goals. In fact—we currently have a toilet rebate for up to $300, which is funded as part of our water, demand offset (WDO) program. Please visit our website at http://www.soquelcreekwater. org/conserving-water/rebates.

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Over 650 District customers have received a rebate of up to $300 for replacing their older toilets with ultra-high efficiency toilets. These toilets use less than a gallon of water per flush; yet still deliver high flushing performance! District staff has received overwhelmingly positive feedback on the toilets from customers who have received one or more of these toilet rebates.

Cash in on this rebate and save water the same time!

We appreciate your help in protecting our local water supply! Thank you for conserving water and learning more about our Community Water Plan. n ••• As always, if you have any questions about this month’s topic, our Community Water Plan, or anything else related to Soquel Creek Water District, feel free to contact Melanie Mow Schumacher at melanies@soquelcreekwater.org or 831-4758501 x153 and visit www.soquelcreekwater.org.

Walking Adventure Group Helps Seniors Explore The County

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elly Gibson has never walked a trail each from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. and about once she didn’t love! So for the past four a month they are “dog-friendly” and you can see in the photo years she’s she brings her own been sharing many pet named Hudson of her favorite who wags along with walking paths with the WAG (Walking seniors throughout

By C.J. Adventure Group) the county. She focuses on getting active seniors together makes a fitting mascot.

Exploring as many different areas for activity, exploration, learning and as possible and partnering with rangers, community.

The trips are scheduled for two hours docent, and local professionals to enrich

the learning and understanding of the area’s habitats, the popularity of these walks keep growing.

Kelly tracks the distance each of the members have walked with the program over the years. Currently, that distance is well over 300 miles for the program.

Some e members like to claim bragging rights with their numbers and one magnificent 86-year-old walker boasts the most steps!

With a participant list that grows

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weekly, there’s more to the miles than good walking shoes.

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Spring Cleaning Strategies S pring cleaning doesn’t have to stop at just scrubbing, sudsing and mopping.

Take “spot” cleaning to a new level, and REALLY get into the mess of things.

Think of each disorganized area as a “spot” that needs to be cleaned, and tackle those disorganized and poorly functioning spots in your home, office and car as if you would a spilled glass of wine or mud on the floor. You likely access these disorganized areas over and over and over again — and each time, with dread — so check out these suggestions for motivation and dig right in!

Have a vision: Find your inspiration from “before and after” photos on Pinterest, thumb through magazines like Martha Stewart or Simple, or poke around the organizing section at Bed, Bath & Beyond or Target.

Incentivize yourself: Figure out how you’re going to reward yourself for a “job well done” so that you are working toward an organized environment, as well as a great payoff.

Track your progress; pat yourself on the back: For some, lists are useful. I prefer post-it-notes because the commitment of a bunch of small tasks seems far less overwhelming than one, big, rambling list. Write just ONE project on each note, such as “junk drawer,” “tool box,” or “glove compartment,” then place your notes on the outside of a kitchen cabinet (marked “to do”), where you’ll see them continuously.

“SIA” from page 23 Friendships continually blossom and celebrations of everything from birthdays and anniversaries to personal achievements in walking friend’s lives make for a spring in the steps of all companion walkers. Of course, bragging rights make it a lot of fun and have motivated new friends to join the party!

Many participants, including Santa Cruz natives, say these outings have taken them to places they had no idea existed! Most of the adventures have been within the greater Santa Cruz area, along the San Lorenzo River, West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz Harbor and in the parklands such as Arana Gulch Pogonip and DeLaveaga. Kelly considers the variety of urban flat and moderate terrains to be sure to provide enough variety for all interested walkers.

As you complete a small task, move that note to the “completed” cabinet and bask in the glory of accomplishment!

Music for your ears: Before you upturn that drawer or box, crank up your Pandora station to Rock, Blues or beating bongos, find your rhythm, and stay focused on the task.

Pace yourself: Pluck off one of those post-it-notes, put it on the fridge, set a timer for 20 minutes, and jump right in. It’s not a huge time commitment, but knowing that you need to move quickly will push you through any sentimentality surrounding your things.

Containers: Rather than shoot the wad on expensive organizational infrastructure, be frugal on items that don’t take too much wear and tear, and spend your money on unique (corner cabinet pullouts), one-ofa-kind storage items (wire pantry drawer units) or (durable and sturdy) garage / closet shelving.

For the ultra frugal approach, you can also make use of shoe boxes, plastic clamshell fruit and vegetable containers, and recycled cardboard boxes from your recent Amazon book delivery trimmed down to fit inside cabinets and drawers.

Make others happy: My clients feel it’s easier to part with extra stuff if they know it’s going to someone who will appreciate and use it. Identify charities, friends, or friends of friends in need, and set up sorting bags or boxes indicating that group.

Sort, sort, and sort some more: Gather

up a bunch of containers you already have (sizes appropriate for what you’re sorting), and use them to contain your items as you sort. I feel like a broken record, but “like things like to be together.”

If you have ONE designated place for similar items, you’ll always know what your backstock is, and can easily access whatever you’re looking for. (Unnecessary multiples, like 11 spatulas or 22 flathead screwdrivers are easy to part with when striving to edit and organize).

If sentimentality starts to creep in and suck up time, have a “marinate” container, and deal with that stuff AFTER each project is complete. Taking your eyes off those items for a while, then coming back later will typically result in greater clarity.

Party on: While unconventional, and perhaps putting you in a bit of a vulnerable position for all to see your disorganization,

invite your nearest and dearest for a cocktail or coffee (organizing) party and ask (or beg or plead) for some help from each of them — just 20 minutes is all — and ply them with refreshments before and after.

Let them pick a post-it-note and tackle the project. You’ll need to supervise, and perhaps pop from spot to spot to remove any items for donation. Party gifts could be inexpensive drawer dividers, of course!

You’re now on the hook to reciprocate, but you might just start a new party trend!

Move it on out: Once a bag or box is filled, move it out of your living space. The faster and more efficiently you can relocate offloaded items away from your home or office, the better. Make a coffee date with the friend who’s receiving your handme-downs, swing by the local donation station, or shred personal paperwork the day before recycle pickup. n

Capitol and surrounding neighborhoods also hold a great deal of charm.

At the Capitola Wharf and Village, we’re in step with the tourist attractions.

Following the historic staircase to Depot Hill bluffs and circling the neighborhood back down to the river walk and the wharf creates a hearty appetite to be satisfied at waterfront eateries? Some folks plan ahead for brown bagging or dining out together but spontaneity seems to decide where to satisfy appetites as well.

Moran Lake Park, close to Pleasure Point, provides a close to nature experience and includes a delightful swing which many folks stop to enjoy. It wouldn’t be possible to exclude the beauty of Schwan Lagoon trails leading to the Simpkin Center or an opportunity to explore the Land of the Medicine Buddha in the hills above Cabrillo College form the WAG itinerary.

Before joining the team at Louden Nelson’s Senior Program, Kelly was a “Tails Planner” for the County of Santa Clara Parks and Recreation Department’s twenty-seven parks. Now that she’s been with the program for three years the locals refer to WAG as Kelly’s program.

The program is called WAG Walking Adventure Group and you can register at the downtown Seniors Office at 831 420 6180. A visit to santacruzparksandrec.com or facebook.com/cityofsantacruzparksand recreation will advise you of additional opportunities to see more of our little corner of the world including day trips. n ••• Seniors in Action was started by Noreen Santaluce who understood the importance of continually making new friends and enjoying the bounty of our coastal communities. If you have a program or a particular senior in action that you would like us to highlight, please

contact me “cj@comforcare.com or 831 359 5814 and help spread the word!

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Who Is Your Competition?

Businesses don’t just compete with identical competitors

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o you decided to open a coffee shop, or a restaurant, or a clothing store specializing in Santa Cruz branded t-shirts and beachwear. When you looked around the area to determine where to open your business, you likely investigated to find that your competition was nowhere to be found within walking distance from the location you chose.

Perhaps you did that – but you likely now realize that competition is everywhere. We compete for the attention of every existing and potential customer, every minute of every day. From word-ofmouth experiences to social media posts, every hour has 60 minute’s worth of opportunities to motivate a customer to visit a physical or online location to satisfy their need.

The Visible/More Obvious Competition s that which you can see the only competition you have? This one isn’t as easy to determine as you may think. Let’s do a short Q & A. If you’re a restaurant, are you competing with: a The same food-type restaurant (i.e., you have a Mexican restaurant and you’re competing with the Mexican restaurant within 3 miles of you)? b) Competing with any restaurant that serves similar food to yours (i.e., you’re an Italian restaurant, so you’re competing with Italian and other pasta-serving restaurants?

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c) Competing with every food-type restaurant (i.e. whether your food specialty is Greek, Mexican, Italian, Chinese, Mediterranean, Peruvian, Thai, Fusion, Farm-To-Table, Eastern-European, etc.)?

Well, if you decided that “C” is your answer, you are correct – and understand just part of your competitive challenge.

Why do people eat at your restaurant – because they love your “X” type of food? Perhaps. Or, they may choose your type of food for that occasion, or their need is to eat out and not to cook for themselves. Their “need” is often not for X-type of food – but is often to just be fed by someone else.

Ask yourself; do you eat the same meal every night or every day – for every meal (breakfast, lunch or dinner)? Likely, the answer is no – and similar to customers who eat different foods at different times depending on their mood, they may have an affinity for your location compared to other restaurants, or, they may be trying to gain agreement with the people they’re with to choose a lunch place, etc., etc… The point is, you’re competing for the “breakfast, lunch or dinner” share of stomach” -- not Vegan vs. Vegan or American vs. American food offerings.

The same holds true if you’re a clothing store or a coffee shop. How are you defining your competition, and what makes you Better? Special? Different?

(More on this topic in future articles…)

The Not-so-Visible, Not-so-Obvious Competition ou may own a great local coffee shop – but is your only competition the corporate brand or franchise location within a mile of you? Likely — not. Whether it’s for a beverage, either hot or cold, you’re competing with every business that provides these choices, as well as what’s in a person’s refrigerator stocked from what they bought

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People consume drinks outside the house, often with beverages they purchased elsewhere — was one of those items yours?

If you sell clothing, people can only buy (and wear) so many clothes. They buy them from many different locations, including online.

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Should You Keep Your Cat Indoors?

By Tiffany L. Mitchener, DVM

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id you know that an indoor cat lives twice as long as an outdoor one? Strictly indoor cats live an average of 12-15 years. Strictly outdoor cats usually do not live past age five, and a cat that spends time both inside and out has an average lifespan of eight years old. The single biggest factor to increase your cat’s longevity is to keep her indoors.

Why Do Outdoor Cats Live Such Short Lives? he outside world can be a big, scary place for a feline. Outdoor cats are small, difficult to see, and often not “traffic savvy.” An eight-pound creature is no match for a motor vehicle. They can be prey for predators, especially coyote, which are increasing their territory into our suburban neighborhoods.

Because many cats are proficient hunters, they can be poisoned by mistake as people put out bait for pest problems.

Also, many cats are inherently territorial and will defend their home base. Animal fights often result in bite abscesses which can be life-threatening if not treated by a veterinarian.

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Why do indoor cats live longer? liminating dangers contributes to the longer life of the indoor cat.

They do not have exposure to predators or vehicles. They are less likely to be exposed to infectious diseases. They often remain parasite-free, and usually do not suffer from fleas, ticks, mites, or intestinal worms like their outdoor counterparts.

Cats with a white hair coat, especially those with white ears and pink noses, are at increased risk of skin cancer from sun exposure outdoors; it is easier

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to limit sun bathing in a cat that routinely stays inside.

Additionally, owners of an indoor cat can monitor their pet more carefully. The cat’s food and water intake can be followed closely.

By cleaning out the litter box regularly, the owners have knowledge of their pet’s eliminations.

Indoor cat pet owners can control their cat’s diet exclusively, thereby maintaining a healthy weight or feeding a special diet. Any unusual signs, like vomiting or diarrhea or decreased energy, are often noticed earlier by the owners of an indoor cat. Thus, veterinary treatment can be pursued more quickly.

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by Keeping Your Cat Indoors? wners of indoor cats promote public health and save our bird population.

Indoor only cats do not eliminate in neighbors’ gardens or children’s playgrounds, which can spread disease. Indoor only cats do not hunt and kill our bird population. It is estimated that 15% of bird deaths are caused by domesticated cats.

The bird population is vital to a healthy ecosystem.

Birds pollinate plants, decrease our rodent pests, and keep our insect population in check. A single outdoor, roaming cat is estimated to kill 4-18 birds annually.

With 84 million housecats in the US, the number of birds killed each year at the hands – or paws – of our pets can reach into the billions. This number could be significantly decreased if more domestic cats were kept inside.

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So do you see yourself competing 24/7/365 with every company, every business, and every person — who is selling something to your potential customer?

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improve her longevity and quality of life.

Environmental enrichment is essential.

1) Make sure your cat has a safe zone in the home. Every cat should have her own safe place that she can retreat to if she needs a little peace and quiet.

This is especially vital if there are other pets or children in the household.

Cardboard boxes with holes cut in the side, a raised cat perch, or a cat carrier are all examples of safe zones. Teach children not to disturb the pet when she is on her “home base.”

2) Provide essential resources. It is important to provide key resources in the house. These resources include water and food bowls, litter boxes, and scratching posts. There should be multiple resources available in separate rooms in multi-cat households so that no single cat can dominate and guard these essential items.

3) Give your cat the opportunity to play.

It is important to keep the home environment fun and new. Rotate solo

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toys, like crinkly balls or fuzzy mice, throughout the house. Set up a paper bag on its side in a new location every day. Play with fishing-pole type toys with your cat. Set up puzzle feeders to make your cat “hunt” for her food.

4) Provide human-feline social interaction that is always positive and predictable.

It is important to let your cat take the lead on any interaction. Never force contact. There is a wide variability of how much human touch each individual cat craves. Some cats enjoy lying on an owner’s lap for hours; other cats prefer occasional touch only, like a single rub of their human’s leg at mealtime. Remember to let your cat initiate and control the contact.

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Drug Shortages

By Ron Conte, Pharm.D.

From the Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) Web Site January 15, 2014

All suppliers of sodium chloride intravenous (IV) bags are stating there is a shortage in production.

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he January FDA notice is a typical drug shortage notice. There have been an alarming number of shortages for the past 8 years. Why does a country with so many resources and advanced technologies have a shortage of sodium chloride, also known as table salt?

Sodium chloride is a very important medication when a patient has severely low blood pressure or a specific heart problem.

The drug shortages concern began to be a major problem in 2010 with 211 drugs in short supply. The numbers have increased each year since then.

What are the reasons for drug shortages?

One reason is a short supply of raw materials. That can’t be true for sodium chloride. Another reason is manufacturing issues such as a break in sterility causing contamination of the product. No, that was never listed as the reason for the sodium chloride shortage. How about a result of Hurricane Marie in Puerto Rico or other disasters causing drugs shortages? That’s a long shot since sodium chloride for intravenous use was noted beginning in 2014 and the Puerto Rico disaster occurred in September 2017.

What about a change in a business decision? That is a possibility. There is not much of a profit margin in putting table salt in an IV bag. If you look at the FDA shortage lists for all types of drugs from

2012 to now, you will find shortages of other inexpensive compounds such as potassium and many sodium salts. Even penicillin recently has been in short supply. All these products have very small profit margins.

So, it is reasonable to consider there is a change in a business decision: reduce the production which increases the demand.

A one-liter (1 quart) bag of 0.9% sodium chloride for IV use until recently cost $1.00. When the shortage escalated, but the demand remained constant, that same bag cost the hospital $23.00! That is, again, just table salt in water!

When there are just one or two suppliers of the drug and a drug shortage notice is posted, costs increase exponentially. Drug shortages are now evident with cardiac meds, pain medications in addition to intravenous drugs.

The end results of all these shortages lead to possibly substituting use of a less effective agent, delays in medical and surgical procedures for patients, drastic changes in treatment protocols, increases in medication errors, and increased costs to buyers as well as patients. The most traumatic end-result may be that the patient’s health outcome is compromised. There is something very wrong if a patient’s health status deteriorates due to a business decision made by a drug manufacturer to reduce production in order to maximize profits.

Again, keep in mind my statement from my previous article The Fallacies of Drug Advertisements: Let the buyer beware! n ••• In my next article I will address what is the process by which a drug is approved by the FDA and drug recalls.

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Community Calendar

who are going through similar problems, talk about how they cope and find recovery.

For more information and to locate times and locations of meetings, please go to our website at www.nar-anon.org or call 831-200-3756.

Event Calendar Saturday June 9 Sunday June 10

Capitola Rod & Custom Classic Car Show

Sat: 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Sun: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Esplanade/Capitola Village ver 300 American made vintage Hot Rods, Muscle Cars, Customs and Classics.

Admission FREE. Website: www.capitolacarshow.com Phone: 831-462-3197

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Saturday June 16

17th Annual Jay Moriarity Paddleboard Race

7 a.m. - 5 p.m., Capitola Beach Capitola Village he ocean paddleboard race in the beautiful waters of the Monterey Bay in memory of Jay Moriarity. Race the Long Course to compete with the nation’s best paddlers or the Short Course for a fun 2-mile sprint! There is also a free Kids “Mini Jay Race.”

Website: www.jaymoriarity foundation.org/jay-race Phone: 831-818-0958

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zation that provide information and support to grandparents who feel alienated or estranged to their grandchildren.

Questions: pat@invisiblegrand parent.com • (831) 601-9195 http://facebook.com/invisible grandparent

Mondays & Tuesdays

WomenCARE ARM-in-ARM

12:30 - 2 p.m. omenCARE ARM-in-ARM support group for women CASA Orientations to Become with advanced, recurrent and metastatic cancers. Meets weekly Advocates for Children Mondays & Tuesdays, with a ASA empowers volunteers to separate meeting every First and directly influence life-changing Third Tuesday every month. decisions affecting children in Registration required. Call 457foster care. Court appointed special 2273 for more information and to advocates are everyday people that, register. No cost to attend. with just a few hours a week can www.womencaresantacruz.org have a lifetime of impact for a child who has been abused or neglected.

More info www.casaof santacruz. Mondays & Wednesdays org or call (831) 761-2956 XT.102 Alzheimer’s Association lzheimer’s Association has ••• free support groups for family First Mondays: 2-3 p.m., caregivers at 1777-A Capitola road in Watsonville 2nd & 4th Mondays 2-3:30pm Second Tuesdays: 5:30-7 p.m. facilitated by Jill Ginghofer, in Capitola 1st & 3rd Wednesdays 5:30-7pm Third Wednesdays: 5:30-7 p.m. facilitated by Francie Newfield & Kathleen McBurney. in Watsonville Call 800 272 3900 for more Third Thursdays: 2-3 p.m. information. in Santa Cruz

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Writing/Discussion Meeting

6:30-7:30 p.m., Christ Lutheran Church, Gazebo Room, 10707 Caregiver Support Group Soquel Dr., Aptos, CA 95003 (At 12-1 p.m., PAMF, 2850 ComHwy One and Freedom Blvd) mercial Crossing, Santa Cruz o you have a problem with atz Cancer Center, PAMF and food? Please check out our Hospice of Santa Cruz County free, friendly 12-Step support invite you to attend a Caregiver group with the solution. All teens Support Group for those caring and adults welcome! for someone with a serious illness. For current times and locations of When a loved one is seriously ill, other meetings: www.santait can be a challenge for the entire cruzoa.org/meetings. Or call our family. In this ongoing support Saturday June 21 Hotline at (831)429-7906. group, we will share stories, Sunday June 22 learn tools for coping and receive Business Debtors Anonymous support from people who care.

Bargetto Winery 5:15-6:30pm, Calvary Episcopal Contact Hospice of Santa Cruz Art & Wine Festival County Grief Support Program. Church, Parish Hall, 532 Center Street, Santa Cruz.

11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

(831) 430-3078 e specifically focus on ine Tasting with purchase recovering from debting on of $10 Festival Glass. Live Overeaters Anonymous one’s business.

Music 30+ Local Artists and 7:00pm-8:00pm, Soquel Congre- For more information: 831-425-3272.

Food Vendors Wood Fired Pizza gational Church, 4951 Soquel Dr. o you have problem with available for purchase.

Overeaters Anonymous food? Come join us for a Free admission • Website: www. friendly free 12 step support group 6:30-7:30pm Christ Lutheran bargetto.com Phone: 831-475with the solution. Teens and adults Church, 10707 Soquel Dr. Aptos 2258 x 10 o you have a problem with welcome. It will be held in the food? Come Join us for a Anne Hutchinson Room.

Any questions call (831) 429-7906 friendly free 12-step support group with the solution group with the solution. Teens and adults Second Mondays welcome. Includes compulsive overeating, anorexia and bulimia.

Invisible/Alienated Nar-Anon Santa Cruzin the Gazebo Room.

Grandparents Support Group Located Greater Bay Area (GBA) Call 831-429-7906 if you have 2:30 4 p.m., Christ Lutheran of Northern California any questions Church, 10707 Soquel Drive, Aptos ddiction is a family disease. ed by Dr. Pat Hanson author of It affects the relationships of Tuesdays & Thursdays Invisible Grandparents: Leave those close to the addict: parents, Orientations to Become a Legacy of Love Whether You spouses, siblings, children, Advocates for Children Can Be There or Not this will be longtime friends, and employers.

6 pm, 65 Nielson Street #121 If someone’s addiction is affecting a safe structured environment for Watsonville CA 95076 sharing stories if you so choose, you, first you must help yourself.

ASA volunteer Advocates and learning healthy ways to deal Nar-Anon is a twelve step receive 35 hours of specialized with separation from anyone. training. Court appointed special support group for families and Co-sponsored by Alienated advocates are everyday people that, friends of addicts. There are no Grandparents Anonymous www. with just a few hours a week can dues or fees to join. Just come to have a lifetime of impact for a child AGA-FL.org a national organia meeting. You will hear others, who has been abused or neglected.

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If you would like to participate earn how to safely support your in the next Advocate training body and emotions through contact cita@casaofsantacruz.org the journey of Cancer — from or (831) 761-2956 diagnosis to softening the impact of chemo, radiation, and recovering well from surgery.

Wednesdays We’ll address nausea, low energy, In Praise of Poetry weakness, digestion, immune Feb. 28 thru Mar. 28 support, grief, stress and more.

5:30 pm to 7 pm, Capitola ComFeel free to bring your partner or munity Center, 4400 Jade Street, care team to this free class. Please Capitola come fed; water is available. n this invigorating class you’ll Limited Seats. Please register explore and write several forms of all attendees on Eventbrite — poetry. From Acrostic to Haiku; from Wellness on the Cancer Journey Ode to Triolet — and a few more or call 831-254-3270 to RSVP. — you’ll have fun while learning Address given upon registration and creating. Gain exposure to receipt. new poets, forms, and styles, while unearthing your own voice. This inspiring class is for anyone with an ADHD Support Group 6:30-8 p.m., Aptos Fire Station, interest in poetry. Novices as well as seasoned poets will find the class 6934 Soquel Drive, Aptos he Santa Cruz/Monterey enriching and fruitful.

Telephone FMI: (831) 475-6115 Bay Branch of CHADD hosts monthly support group meetings for anyone who would like to Geezer Golfers 8:15 a.m., Valley Gardens Golf learn more about ADHD or has Course, 263 Mt. Hermon Rd., questions or concerns. Come Scotts Valley share with those who understand. eeling over par? So are we, the Second Wednesdays’ meeting is Geezer Golfers of Santa Cruz. for parents of children, teens, and You’re invited to join us at 8:15am every Wednesday at the beautiful young adults with ADHD. The group for adults with ADHD, DeLaveaga golf course at 401 Upper Park Rd. We enjoy a special spouses, partners of someone with ADHD meets fourth Wednesdays rate for 9 or 18 holes.

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Aptos Noon Toastmasters

12:00-1:00p.m. Rio Sands Hotel, 116 Beach Drive ome join a dynamic, supportive group of people at all levels of experience from beginners to more advanced.

We’re here to help you discover your voice and share it effectively.

Everyone is welcome!

Follow us on Facebook: Facebook.com/AptosNoonToastmasters or more info: (831) 236-1171

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Nar-Anon Watsonville

6:00 p.m., Lutheran Community Church, 95 Alta Vista Avenue, Watsonville (Adam Dan Hall in back of the church) ar-Anon is a twelve step support group for families and friends of addicts. There are no dues or fees to join. Just come to a meeting. You will hear others, who are going through similar problems, talk about how they cope and find recovery.

To locate additional times and locations of meetings, and to learn more about Nar-Anon, please go to our website at www.nar-anon. org or call 831-200-3756.

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ant to make a difference in our community? Join the Cabrillo Lions Club twice every month and see what you can do to help in Santa Cruz County.

Please RSVP cabrillolions@ gmail.com

Fridays

Drop-in Grief Support

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.

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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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Last Wednesdays Each Month Friday Shakespeare Club

Santa Cruz County Prostate Cancer Support Group

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10 am - noon, Peace United Church, 909 High Street 7-9 p.m., Katz Cancer Resource his is the oldest women’s Center, 3150 Mission Drive, SC club in Santa Cruz. The anta Cruz County Prostate club meets to study the life, Cancer Support Group has been works and times of William an active group for over 20 years Shakespeare. Members share in the community. group readings and insights, First meeting of 2018 will be discuss history, and universal February 28th. themes found in his plays and writings.

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San Lorenzo Community Band Practice Sessions Sundays 7:30-9 p.m., San Lorenzo Valley First Baptist Church Bible Study

High School Band Room (F-1) he San Lorenzo Valley Community Band meets every Thursday at SLV High School.

Dues are $30 a semester. You must read music.

Call Teresa at 336-8637.

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Second and Fourth Thursdays Overeaters Anonymous

Cabrillo Host Lions Club Meetings

6:30 p.m., Aptos Village Park, 100 Aptos Creek Road.

Santa Cruz Sons in Retirement Monthly Meeting Noon, Elks Lodge at 150 Jewell St. his statewide group of retired men invites you to be our guest at our monthly luncheon.

You’ll meet kindred spirits, have a fine lunch and learn something new from a top notch guest speaker.

Cost: $18. RSVP at 479-7096

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Wellness on the Cancer Journey 11-12:30 pm, Old Soquel Plaza

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Visit www.santacruzoa.org for current times and locations of other meetings, or call our Hotline at (831) 429-7906.

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he Redwood Mountain Faire is a family-friendly music festival with live bands and arts and crafts that benefits local nonprofit organizations. Locally made food, beer cider and wine with a kids area, too!

Wednesday July 4 Worlds Shortest Parade

All Day, Downtown, Aptos arade participants and vendors wanted for the Party in the Park. Parade entries can include but are not limited to: Classic/antique vehicles, floats, bands, walkers, dancers, dogs, etc. We are also looking for vendors for the Party in the Park for those who sell jewelry, flowers, clothes, children’s toys, art, photography, activities, and food more.

Call the Aptos Chamber of Commerce for more information: 831-688-1467.

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Friday June 15

13th Annual Red Cross Heroes Breakfast

8 a.m., Twin Lakes Church, 2701 Cabrillo College Drive, Aptos oin the American Red Cross at the annual Central Coast Heroes Breakfast as we honor 13 local residents whose selfless acts of courage exemplify the true spirit of heroism. The event will take place on Friday, June 15, at 8 a.m. at Twin Lakes Church at 2701 Cabrillo College Drive in Aptos. The Heroes Breakfast raises money to support the lifesaving programs and emergency services the local chapter provides for the nearly 750,000 residents of Monterey, San Benito, and Santa Cruz Counties.

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Arts and Entertainment

Guild of America, holds regular Playa Blvd., turn right on Estrella) meetings open to the public each For more information, contact Sue Harris or Don Benson at month. No admission fees.

(831) 726-7053 or e-mail at caller4u@att.net.

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

We often have guest appearRegister for Aptos 4th of July ances from farm animals like Tuesdays Parade llamas, draft horses, sheep, goats, arade participants and vendors BINGO Friendship Put to Music! chickens, rabbits, and more! You wanted! The “Worlds shortest 6:30 p.m. Santa Cruz Elks Lodge, 6:30 p.m., New Hall, La Selva Beach are sure to find something fun parade” on 4th of July in Aptos is 150 Jewell St. Club House, 3124 Estrella Ave. and entertaining for the whole osted by Soquel Sports ready to take parade entries and lasses every Thursday night. For family.

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Buy-In $15.

Full vendors for the Party in the Park. more information call Sue Harris Check our website and Facebook snack bar available. First Tuesday or Don Benson (831) 726-7053 or We are expecting an amazing page for more details. FREE of each month is special $25 buy in email at caller4u@att.net turnout and want to invite all of (up to five packs).

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Second Sundays Each Month www.soquelsports.com Parade entries can include but Last Thursdays each month are not limited to: Classic/antique Monthly Argentine Tango at Star Downtown Santa Cruz vehicles, floats, bands, walkers, Wednesdays Street Fair Bene Italian/Argentine Restarante Antique dancers, dogs, etc. We are also 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Lincoln St. Peninsula Banjo Band 4:30pm-9:30pm, Star Bene looking for vendors for the Party in 7:00 - 8:30 p.m., Harry’s Hofbrau, Italian/Argentene Restarante, (Between Pacific and Cedar) the Park for those who sell jewelry, 390 Saratoga Ave, San Jose he “Original” Downtown 21245 East Cliff Dr. flowers, clothes, children’s toys, Antique Faire is back! Vendors orty-seven years of performing his is a night for true “Social in the Bay Area, over 250 art, photography, activities, and offer an eclectic blend of antiques Tango.” Order a wonderful popular tunes. Come see our food more. meal from the Star Bene Argentine and unique items. Come and check band for Free in Sunnyvale Every Please find registration forms Menu, (or their well known italian it out! Browse through a wide at aptoschamber.com, email jen- Wednesday. No cover. menu), and enjoy the ambiance of assortment of treasures including nifer@aptoschamber.com, or come Contact Lee McLaughlin, Booking Argentina and join us in a social books and photographs, vintage into our office M-F, 9-4 at 7605-A Agent, at 408-993-BAND (2263) tango dance to music from the jewelry, clothing, glass and ceramic for information about booking Old Dominion Court, Aptos. collectibles, vintage Hawaiian Golden Age of Tango. the band for Non-profit events Please call the Aptos Chamber of kitsch, turquoise, original artwork, Private instruction and classes by (donations are tax deductible).

Commerce for more information and a whole lot of whatnot! arrangement.

For more information, www.PeninsulaBanjoBand.org 831-688-1467.

Weather Permitting! call Michael (831) 239-2247.

For more info, please call (831) In Praise of Poetry 476-6940 or visit us on Facebook.

Ageless Art Project First Fridays each month 5:30pm to 7pm Feb 28-Mar 28 geless Art is seeking volunCapitola Community Center, 4400 First Friday Art Tour teers to facilitate art groups Third Sunday of Every Month Jade Street, Capitola he First Friday Art Tour is a for seniors living in residential Science Sunday oin this invigorating class Santa Cruz Institute of Concare facility. Our Volunteers guide where you’ll explore and write temporary Arts event, managed in Starts at 1 p.m., 100 Shaffer Road, residents through the creative Santa Cruz, 95060 several forms of poetry. From conjunction with the participating processes of painting, drawing eymour Marine Discovery Center Acrostic to Haiku—from Ode to art venues. The event takes place presents a public lecture from a or crafting. As a volunteer you Triolet—and a few other poetic year-round and illuminates some marine scientist the third Sunday of will have the pleasure of seeing forms—you’ll have fun while of the most talented local artists every month. Topics are presented residents experience meaningful learning and creating. We’ll look from local galleries. in an entertaining and easy-tofeelings of pride and self-worth at work by experienced poets and To find out where to participate understand format, with up-to-date when completing their own art. discover how to put some of their in a First Friday art tour, visit photos, video, and discussion.

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Wednesday May 30 Aromas Electric Car Show

5:00 to 8:00 p.m., Marshall’s Market, 300 Carpenteria Rd., Aromas lectric cars of many makes and brands will be available for you to view and to talk to the owners to learn about them. Food is available from local restaurants and markets.

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Your June Horoscope Times Publishing Group, Inc. Cancer (June 22-July 22)

There’s a lot for you to look forward to in June. You’re looking for quality information during the first half, so you trade gossip and rumors for facts and truth as you fight hard to get to the heart of the matter. Your attention turns to your home life mid-month. You love when your house looks inviting and elegant, and you enjoy having small, intimate parties for your closest friends and family members. It is satisfying seeing some of your goals pay off as the month comes to a close. If you have any unfinished business, this is the time to get it done.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 23)

Your communication skills are functioning in high gear early in the month, including the way you gather information. With your big vocabulary and displays of intelligence, you’re very mentally focused on making a good impression. Mid-month you find yourself in love with the idea of love, and if you don’t have it, you’ll dedicate all your spare time to looking for it. If you’re in love, it’s no holds barred as you seek big ways to let everyone know all about it. However, you may want to consider the feelings of a shy partner, even if you have the best of intentions. The end of June brings some overwhelming obstacles. You might just have to be satisfied with knowing that you tried.

Virgo (Aug. 24-Sep. 22)

Your mental powers are at their peak as the month begins. This is your chance to get ahead of your competition. Learning new things comes easily, and your results are amazing. Mid-June is a good time to start open dialogs and let others know you can be sympathetic and sensitive to what they’re going through. Late in the month you are able to focus on an issue that’s been bothering you for a while, but you may not want to vocalize your feelings and/or findings just yet. Find a sympathetic, but don’t announce anything to the public just yet.

Libra (Sep. 23-Oct. 23)

You seem to see life through a hazy filter that shows you all the good in the world as June begins. You make the most of it by finding gentle, relaxing, and soothing activities to occupy your time. Your focus shifts mid-month and you start to take offhand very personally. Being embarrassed in front of someone you really like is your worst nightmare, and you won’t forget those who cause you undue stress. Near the end of the month is the time to lay it all on the line, and you love an audience. The more the merrier when you start telling your exciting tales!

Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22)

You have an innately curious nature which is heightened as the month begins, driving you to educate yourself on a broad range of topics. Maybe you can’t know it all, but that doesn’t stop you from trying! Mid-month brings relationship struggles. You love having the upper hand, but taking an aggressive approach doesn’t always work. You’ll have to learn some romantic lessons the hard way. You find yourself out of the driver’s seat late in June, and you could miss out on important opportunities because of other people’s actions (or inaction). This feeling of helplessness or lack of control won’t last long, but it’s almost unbearable while it does.

Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21)

You get an excellent opportunity to mend a stressed or troubled relationship as the month begins. Admit to your mistakes, apologize if necessary, and plan to move forward. You’re thinking about the future mid-June, but for now, you’re better off JUST thinking, rather than acting on such thoughts. Planning trips, designing a remodel, and reading through business contracts are all favored activities. You’re nervous before trying something new at the end of the month, but that just means the potential for growth is great.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 20)

It may feel like you’re walking on eggshells the first weeks of June, causing you to be held accountable for previous actions that weren’t well thought through. This could lead to a feeling of regret about something you can’t do much to change, or bring some things to light that you’re able to change. Be thankful for those opportunities to improve. Later in the month, as things calm down, you will find yourself in position to get some much-needed nurturing and encouragement in response to your own generosity. As the month comes to a close, multitasking isn’t as easy as it usually is. Choose one thing you must get done and focus on that as much as possible.

Aquarius (Jan 21-Feb. 18)

You find yourself adaptable and curious as the month begins. There’s no telling what the summer will bring, but you’re looking forward to finding out! There’s a feeling of being challenged in your romantic relationships mid-month. If you’re in one, your eye may wander. If you’re single, a lack of drama is part of the problem. There’s a right and wrong way to get more excitement in your life.

You’re reminded at the end of June that you have a lot of different life options. You could receive shocking or unexpected news, but at least it’s enough to break you out of your complacent bubble.

Pisces (Feb. 19-Mar. 20)

Daydreaming and fantasizing are working for you as the month begins. You have plenty of time to deal with the real world, so kick back in your jammies, watch your favorite shows, and shut out the harsh truths of daily life for a little while. Mid-June sees your creativity kick in to find some workable solutions to practical problems. What are you good at? What do people compliment you about the most? This is where your talents lie. You’re better able to relax as the month comes to a close. Even if you miss out on some opportunities because you’re not assertive enough, you gain valuable insight.

Aries (March 21-April 20)

The beginning of June finds you feeling mentally refreshed. Studying and learning new things comes easily, and taking tests should be a breeze. You feel ready to express your ideas and opinions loudly and proudly. If there’s an argument, you’ll probably win it. Mid-month finds sparks flying between you and someone you’re attracted to. A need for validation of your attractive and desirable qualities overwhelms you, but your strength won’t let you wallow in self-pity for long if you have trouble finding it. The big picture is coming into focus at the end of the month. Let someone else worry about little details; your grand plan is ready to put into action.

Taurus (April 21-May 21)

Positive energy and good luck are in the air as the month begins, but it’s also a very introspective time. Work on mending broken relationships, especially if you feel any guilt over past actions. You feel a need for a change mid-month, especially in your love life. Your’re not the most experimental person, but even a traditionalist like you can admit that it’s fun to change things up occasionally. Later in June, you find yourself noticing someone or something that wasn’t on your radar before. You might consider getting a pet or expanding your family during this time because your compassion is all-encompassing. Your attention will be centered on home and improving your surroundings for the next month.

Gemini (May 22-June 21)

Your powers of persuasion seem enhanced as the month begins, enabling you to talk anyone into doing just about anything. Regarding career, if you’re in sales or marketing, you should see a healthy jump in profits and commissions. You’re feeling more needy than usual midJune. Craving emotional connection isn’t necessarily a bad thing, but dashed hopes can put you in a funk. Those closest to you may not understand who they are talking to from one minute to the next! Your daily routine gets shook up late in the month, interfering with your intended plans. Make sure you have a second option in mind in case the first one fails.

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By Jamie Goldstein, City Manager City of Capitola

Discussion: Taking Retail Marijuana Tax and Ordinances to Voters ver the next couple months, the City of Capitola will be considering ordinances and a potential ballot tax measure for November 2018 to a l l o w limited retail marijuana sales.

Preliminary City Council direction has been to consider allowing retail sales only in the “Regional Commercial” zoning district, which is limited to the 41st Avenue corridor between Capitola Road and Highway 1, and Clares Street. Adoption of the ordinances to allow limited retail marijuana sales would be tied to passage of a tax by Capitola voters, giving them the final say on whether they want to see such shops in their city.

Wharf and Jetty Improvements Moving Forward rotection of the beach and wharf were primary goals of Measure F, a local sales tax extension passed in November 2016. Several workshops were held this spring, and in May City Council supported moving forward with plans to rebuild the jetty off Esplanade Park. The jetty is key to preventing currents from sweeping away the City’s beach.

Discussions have also begun on improvements to the wharf. The City’s design team presented some conceptual project designs and potential pedestrian improvements at public workshops this spring. City staff will be bringing a report to the City Council in June with updates on the flume, jetty, and wharf projects.

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Summer Bicycle Patrol Program eginning in the early summer you may see Capitola Police Department officers once again patrolling on bicycle in several areas of the City. Supported by state grants, the Police Department is in the process of upgrading its bicycle equipment and training.

The program’s focus will be high-visibility patrols facilitating community engagement and problem-solving efforts related to nuisance activities in neighborhoods, as well as deterring illegal activity.

For more information, including requests for bicycle patrols, call Sergeant Andy Dally at 831-475-4242.

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portable building on Wharf Road will follow soon after. The branch has already closed and a new temporary drop box at the Jade Street Community Center was installed to give residents a local option to return library books. Watch for special programs at the Porter Library in Soquel.

The Aptos and Live Oak branches have extended hours for library patrons during the construction of the new library.

Monterey Bay Community Power Coming Soon to Homes onterey Bay Community Power (MBCP), a three-county public clean electricity partnership, is already delivering power to commercial customers locally.

Capitola residential power users can expect to begin receiving power from MBCP on July 1. Look for informational postcards being sent in the mail to all residents that describe your options for carbon-free power. In just the first six weeks of service, MBCP helped our community eliminate an estimated 119,442,645 pounds of CO2 from the atmosphere!

Summer Fun Just Around the Corner apitola’s Twilight Concert series kicks off June 6, with free live band performances every Wednesday evening 6-8 p.m. through August.

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Sergeant Ryan was selected from a pool of six highly qualified candidates. She will be assigned to the Patrol Division, with many ancillary duties that include management of the City’s police department volunteers, the Reserves program, and the youth Explorer program. In addition, Sergeant Ryan will oversee the entertainment permit and Alcohol Beverage Control regulatory process within the Police Department. Congratulations to Sergeant Ryan on her recent promotion.

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une is Cat Adoption Month, so we want to introduce you to a shelter favorite, Smokey! (ID #A194255) Smokey is a friendly cat that loves to play. The volunteers have been working with Smokey to get her more excited about being indoors. She has been known to fall dramatically at your feet begging to be picked up and get pets.

Smokey spent her earlier years mostly outside, so she will do best in a home where she can have a safe contained outside space, such as a Catio or balcony. You can check out outdoor cat containment ideas at our upcoming cat open house on Saturday, June 2. All adoptions will be discounted for the month of June. See our website for more details!

Smokey is a spayed female, gray and white Domestic Medium hair. Shelter staff believes she is about 5 years old.

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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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