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Civic Auditorium Renovation Planning Underway

SANTA CRUZ — Renovation of the Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium, the largest arts and cultural venue in Santa Cruz County, is the goal of the newly launched Friends of the Civic Auditorium.

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Meet the Cast of RENT

Now playing at the Crocker Theater until July 15

by Mindy Pedlar Santa Cruz resident, Kiana Hamzehi plays Mimi with strength and passion “The word I always associate with Mimi is grit,” says Kiana about the character she portrays in RENT. “At a young age she had to switch her life goal

from thriving to surviving. She’s an exotic dancer and a drug addict, yet she manages to be confident and courageous. She knows she has limited time left, and she doesn’t want to waste it.” ... continues on page 4

Each year, on the fourth Sunday in July, 16,000 runners from across America and around the globe return to Santa Cruz, California for the annual Six-mile race to Capitolaby-the-Sea. The event is the biggest summer event of its kind on the West Coast infusing about ten million dollars into the Santa Cruz County economy ...

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Community News Renovation Effort to Modernized Civic Auditorium Underway 46th Annual Wharf to Wharf Grants Will Address Local Youth Homelessness Capitola Branch Library Book Store Sale July 7 • Sheriff’s Volunteers Needed • Winners of the 2018 Bookshop Santa Cruz Short Story Contest • Youth Homelessness in County • I–You Venture’s Ageless Art Project • County’s Proposed Six–Year Strategic Plan Released • Kingsmen 12th Annual Hot Rods On the Green Ow Family Continues Tradition Bargetto Winery Releases 2014 La Vita • Paul Eastman Receives Remodeling Industry Award Wharf to Wharf Poster History Capitola Plein Air – Artists, The Time to Register is Now Capitola History Comes to Life in New Coloring Book RTC’s June Special Meeting Highlights Sculpture Is: In the Garden 2018 2018 4th of July Festivities!

Assemblyman to Speak at County DUI Symposium Harvey West Park Swimming Pool is Open

Kids Camps 18 First Time at Camp: Talking with Your Child, by Bob Ditter

Business Profiles 22 Rio Del Mar Dental: Tod C. Anderson — the Friendly Dentist and his Staff by Sandy Feratto 27 Capitola Fitness – It’s a Gem Of a Fitness Club! by Teresa Dance

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

Featured Columnists 23 Water Wisdom by Melanie Schumacher – Nature Offers Lessons for Water Supply Resiliency 24 Health Benefits of Having Pets, NIH News in Health 25 Seniors in Action by C. J. – SIA Yoga is Happening!

26 Call 911 – First Responders are there to Help You! by Ryan Peters 30 Making it Easier to Build Accessory Dwelling Units by Zach Friend

SCCAS Featured Pet • Page 31 – Maddie: Mature Companion for You

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Some play the character Mimi as just a sex kitten. “In reality,” said Kiana, “Mimi just wants happiness and love. Luckily, my co-star Joey Pisacane (Roger) has been nothing short of perfect to work with and my worries regarding the romantic aspect of the role melted away within the first week of rehearsing.”

RENT is an emotionally powerful show. One of Kiana’s favorite songs in the show is La Vie Bohéme. “We are all celebrating and happy and having a good time. I also love the reprise of I’ll Cover You. It’s one of the saddest moments in the show, but I also feel this immense sense of togetherness with the rest of the cast. I feel like I’m in the middle of a giant group hug.

RENT changed musical theater. Its simple message is to love one another.”

The character of Tom Collins, a computer genius, hacker and former MIT professor, is brought to life by Ronald Johnson Jr. Tom is also a gay man living with AIDS. Ronald describes him as “a man with massive intellectual aptitude, who has chosen to center his life around his friends and his happiness. He has a swagger and joy about him that makes light of almost any situation.”

Ronald first saw RENT when he was fifteen years old. He spoke of the similarities between him and his character Tom. Ron’s father, an electronic engineer, taught his son the ins and outs of computer technology at an early age. Ron built his first computer when he was seven years old.

He got into programming and html, but even though he had the interest and the aptitude, he knew he was happiest when performing.

Concerning the music, Ron says, “It’s the ensemble work that really resonates with me. We all have pieces of the song that are absolutely essential, and when every piece gets added, it becomes a truly remarkable performance.”

Ron credits Director, Dustin Leonard, Musical Director, Mickey McGushin and Choreographer Brance Souza with illuminating the hopeful, positive messages of RENT. “The audience can expect to witness something enjoyable, but full of impact. There is no way that you can walk out of the theater not being affected by at least one character’s story. The author of this masterpiece died creating it, making the underlying message of this show important and relevant in any year or era.”

With a big, beautiful voice Brianne Lopez-Cole portrays the Ivy Leagueeducated public interest lawyer, Joanne Jefferson. “I’m the only one in the group who actually pays her rent.”

In her first Cabrillo Stage production, Brianne is honored to be part of this cast.

“I feel pushed and challenged to grow

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Ronald Johnson Jr. (Tom Collins) as a performer. RENT is more than a musical, it shares an important message.”

Brianne describes her character as, “a successful lawyer who remains grounded and humble despite her status. She is always there for her friends.” Joanne is excellent at balancing her work and everyday life.

“She’s always on the go and in control, except when it comes to her relationship with Maureen.”

Played by Vinh Nguyen with a thoughtful but vivacious flair, his character, Angel Schunard, has a Zen-like understanding of the world. “Portraying this larger-than-life character (in drag no less) has been a challenging, yet immensely exhilarating experience. Angel is the role model I never knew I needed.” Vinh describes her as kind, loving, resilient and generous, qualities he strives for in his personal life, yet “she’s also vibrant and incredibly fearless.”

After receiving his MFA degree in Musical Theatre from San Diego State University, Vinh looks forward to broadening his career as a performer, educator, and director. He was in CHICAGO two summers ago and finds it wonderful to “bookend” his graduate school experience with another Cabrillo Stage production.

Vinh’s favorite song in the show is I’ll Cover You, a duet. However, the most fulfilling number for him is Without You even though he’s not singing. “Under Dustin Leonard’s brilliant staging, it becomes the most emotionally demanding moment for me in the whole show. You’ll have to come see RENT to find out why.”

See RENT, now playing at the Cabrillo Crocker Theater on the Cabrillo College campus through July 15. Order tickets on line at cabrillostage.com or by calling the box office 831-479-6154. Box office hours are 12 to 6 p.m. Thursday through Saturday. Tickets can be purchased for both RENT and THE PRODUCERS Mel Brooks’ hilarious musical comedy from July 26 to August 19 at a discounted Season price.

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Community News

Renovation Effort to Modernized Civic Auditorium Underway

Nonprofit Group ‘Friends of’ Formed to Help Remodel Santa Cruz’s Community Center SANTA CRUZ — Renovation of the Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium, the largest arts and cultural venue in Santa Cruz County, is the goal of the newly launched Friends of the Civic Auditorium. The nonprofit advocacy group is the result of efforts by an ad hoc group of Civic supporters and receives fiscal sponsorship from Arts Council Santa Cruz County.

The Civic Auditorium, which is owned and run by the City of Santa Cruz, has been a Downtown Santa Cruz landmark and cultural destination since it opened in 1940, hosting concerts and events and serving as a key gathering place for the Santa Cruz community.

“Audiences and performers are facing growing obstacles from the Civic’s aging infrastructure,” said Ellen Primack, executive director of Cabrillo Festival of Contemporary Music. “The Civic Auditorium is the

A rendering of a remodeled Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium only venue in Santa Cruz County that can accommodate up to 2,000 people for cultural and artistic events. But the auditorium is uncomfortable, and for some, unsafe.

This hurts our arts organizations and our downtown economy, and it leaves our community without the beautiful gathering place we deserve.”

Recent design studies have found the Civic Auditorium to be structurally sound and a stellar candidate for a cost-effective renovation to improve the building’s utilization and comfort. The renovated Civic will bring modern systems, new safety measures and a higher level of comfort to this historic building. A new secondstory lobby will be created, including an exterior balcony area for receptions, with an elevator to enhance accessibility.

The front portico will be glazed with glass, expanding the size of the first floor lobby.

Lighting, acoustical and staging systems will be upgraded. Restrooms and concession areas will be improved.

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The Cool Mom 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!”

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ach year, on the fourth Sunday in July, 16,000 runners from across America and around the globe return to Santa Cruz, California for the annual Six-mile race to Capitola-by-the-Sea. The event is the biggest summer event of its kind on the West Coast infusing about ten million dollars into the Santa Cruz County economy and enabled Wharf to Wharf Race, Inc. to contribute over 5 million dollars to Santa Cruz County in its 46-year history.

Race Director Scott McConville said, “We want to encourage both the competitive and fun aspects of this race. We brag that the Wharf to Wharf has the most “Bands per Mile” of any similar event and for those who want their race times ‘Official,’ we have the technology.”

History he first Wharf to Wharf Race was run July 28, 1973 as one of a number of festivities scheduled by the City of Capitola’s Heritage Days to celebrate the dedication of Camp Capitola’s Superintendent’s Office, as a California State Historical Landmark with Soquel high School track coach, Ken Thomas, served as Race Director and The $200 race budget was underwritten by the City of Capitola. Race officials declared Stanford’s Jack Bellah the winner and duly awarded him a plaque proclaiming him Champion of the “WARF TO WARF” Race!

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On Your Mark... he 273 first race participants declared the race a grand success. When they clamored for the race the following year, and the race began a life of its own. Through the 70’s, the race grew dramatically. When 14,000 runners showed up in 1987, jamming village streets and race venues, organizers feared for the event’s future. In the years since, participation has been capped to preserve the integrity of the race and insure the safety of its runners.

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Giving Back To Local Athletes he race was incorporated as a California nonprofit in 1980 to promote running health and fitness among the youth of Santa Cruz County. Its Board of Directors meets monthly to review policy, procedures and oversee the distribution of race proceeds to local programs and special projects. Race donations to 34 local schools in 2017 totaled just under $270,000.

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Giving Back To The Community wo scholarships are awarded each year since 1989 in memory of Howard

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Marcus, a longtime member of the Wharf to Wharf Race organizing committee, family man, basketball coach, attorney, author and patron of youth track & field. Howard Marcus Memorial Scholarships are $3,000 per year, renewable for four years on behalf of the awardee in good standing.

Otis Chandler Memorial Scholarships commemorate Otis Chandler, a world class track & field athlete, and early advocate of strength training and USA Olympic Team qualifier who rose to journalistic acclaim as publisher of the Los Angeles Times. These two Scholarships are $3,000 per year, renewable for four years on behalf of the awardee in good standing.

With Success Comes Celebrity he largest summer event of its kind on the West Coast, Wharf to Wharf receives broad print and electronic media attention being broadcast live on radio, covered by local TV stations and televised by cable television on race day evening. It is highlighted in all running industry publications as one of the top races in America.

While most come for sun, fun, and fitness reasons, serious athletes run to test their mettle against the best. The race draws an elite, international field. The roll of past champions numbers several Olympic stars.

Everyone’s A Winner etween the thrilling views of the Santa Cruz and Capitola Coastline, stellar local bands and music, and familiar faces cheering participants along the route, each year’s race is unforgettable.

The Race is produced and administered by Wharf to Wharf Race, Inc., a California nonprofit corporation chartered to promote running as a means to health and fitness. Race proceeds benefit Santa Cruz County youth sports in general and the running com- munity in particular. n ••• wharftowharf.com

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Community News

Grants Will Address Local Youth Homelessness F unded by a $2.2 million Housing and Urban Development grant, the County of Santa Cruz announced that the Homeless Action Partnership and Youth Advisory Board have approved funding for seven projects to address local youth and young adult homelessness.

According to the 2017 Point-in-Time Count, there are 588 homeless unaccompanied minors and youth age 18-24 in Santa Cruz County. Eighty-seven percent of homeless youth were living in Santa Cruz County at the time they became homeless, but are unable to find housing in Santa Cruz County’s housing market.

In January 2017, Santa Cruz County became one of 10 communities nationwide to receive a Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program (YHDP) Grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

The final list of YHDP grants is the result of more than a year of communitybased planning to design innovative projects to address the needs of homeless local youth and young adults and further the goals of All In — The Santa Cruz County Community Strategic Plan to Prevent, Reduce, and Eventually End Homelessness.

“The approval of these projects represents a significant milestone for addressing the significantly unmet needs of homeless youth in our community,” said Santa Cruz County Homeless Services Coordinator Rayne Marr. “With implementation beginning in October, we will be able provide our youth with critically-needed services and housing programs. The YHDP was designed by HUD with youth voice at its core, and I’m humbled by the dedication and hard work by the young adults on the Youth Advisory Board,” Together, community stakeholders and the Youth Advisory Board created the YHDP Coordinated Community Plan, which identifies service gaps and critical projects that could both break new ground and build upon past successes.

Two-year funding awards include $576,000 for a local youth and young adult drop-in center with a wide range of supportive services for those aged 15-24. Though similar models have proven successful in other communities, no similar resource currently exists in Santa Cruz County.

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A $200,000 grant will help fund an innovative program housing youth and young adults with local families, prioritizing pregnant/parenting youth, LGBTQ youth and youth from communities of color. Serving 14 youth over two years, the “Santa Cruz County Host Homes Program” will be operated by the Santa Clara-based Bill Wilson Center, which serves thousands of South Bay clients annually.

Rapid rehousing is an important feature of the program, with $700,000 to provide rent, move-in assistance and housing navigation for homeless youth with independent living experience. Serving approximately 50 youth over two years, the grants will be split equally between the Homeless Services Center and Families in Transition of Santa Cruz County.

A $275,000 grant will fund “New Roots,” a permanent supportive housing program for youths with disabilities and complex needs. A $150,000 grant will fund a Youth Homelessness Response Team, a joint project of the Community Action Board of Santa Cruz County and the County Office of Education with a focus of preventing homelessness for unaccompanied youth up to age 24.

A $150,000 grant will fund youth- specific elements of the Smart Path Coordinated Entry System, serving approximately 600 youth over two years. n ••• Projects are subject to final review by HUD, with approved funds likely to be released in October. In addition to the Youth Advisory Board, the County wishes to thank the Homeless Action Partnership, Encompass Community Services, serving as lead community agency for YHDP, and the over 40 members of youth serving community groups and agencies for their hours of planning work and leadership in the creation of the YHDP Coordinated Community Plan.

Pure Water Soquel Project

Draft Environmental Impact Report Public Meeting The Soquel Creek Water District (District) invites you to attend a public meeting to learn more about and provide comments on the Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Pure Water Soquel: Groundwater Replenishment and Seawater Intrusion Prevention Project.

Soquel Creek Water District invites you to attend a public meeting!

The Project would involve the advanced purification of treated municipal wastewater to recharge the groundwater aquifers.

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The Draft EIR is now available for public review. The District is accepting comments on the Draft EIR during a 45-day public review and comment period from June 29 to August 13, 2018.

The meeting will include an open house with information stations followed by a short presentation and then a public comment period.

How to participate during the Draft EIR review period: • Access and review the Draft EIR at Soquelcreekwater.org/purewatersoquel or at the Soquel Creek Water District (5180 Soquel Drive), or at one of seven libraries listed on the website.

Soquel Creek Water District welcomes your input!

• Attend the public meeting and submit a written or oral comment.

• Mail written comments to: Pure Water Soquel Project CEQA 4041 Soquel Dr, Ste A-501 Soquel, CA 95073-3105

Tuesday, July 31, 2018 6pm – 8pm

Meeting facilities are accessible to persons with disabilities. Requests for special accommodations or translation services should be directed to Rebecca Rubin no later than five days before the meeting by calling 831-475-8501 x 118 or emailing beccar@soquelcreekwater.org.

• Email comments to: purewatersoquelceqa@esassoc.com

All comments must be postmarked or received via email by August 13, 2018 for consideration in the Final EIR. For more information, visit soquelcreekwater.org/purewatersoquel.

To sign up and receive future project updates contact Rebecca Rubin, Public Outreach Coordinator at 831-475-8501 x 118 or beccar@soquelcreekwater.org.

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Community Briefs

Capitola Branch Library Book Store Sale July 7 hanks to the generosity of the Capitola Mall, The Friends of the Capitola Library now have a bookstore in the Capitola mall. The bookstore is close to the main entrance next to Starbucks. The store will be open on first Saturdays every month. For the month of July, the store will be open on July 7 from 10 a.m. — 4 p.m. & on the July 8 from 12 p.m. — 4 p.m.

Everyone is invited! The Friends will have hundreds of donated books of all genres — fiction, nonfiction, children’s hardcover books, CDs and DVDs all at super aggressive pricing ($1–$2). There is also free popcorn to enjoy while you browse. The proceeds will benefit the Capitola Branch Library.

We are looking for more book donations. For anyone with books to donate, please bring them to the bookstore. For boxes of books, we provide book pickup.

For book pickup please contact Karen at 831- 854-7560 or email Karen@sploids.com.

••• Sheriff’s Volunteers Needed he Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office is looking for community members to join our Volunteer Program! We are looking for volunteers to help at our Service Centers, and the Child Safety Program. Our volunteers also have the opportunity to work at community events throughout the year.

If you are interested in exploring current volunteer opportunities and learn about the application process, please contact our Volunteer Program Coordinator Claudia Llamas at Claudia.llamas-padilla@santacruzcounty. us or (831) 454-7686.

Visit our website at www.scsheriff. com to submit an online application. We will be holding our next New Volunteer Training Academy on Thursday, October 4.

Claudia Llamas-Padilla Volunteer Program Coordinator Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office Community Policing Division 5200 Soquel Ave. Santa Cruz, CA 95062 (831) 454-7686 •••

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Winners of the 2018 Bookshop Santa Cruz Short Story Contest

First Place: “Maria’s Grandfather” by Nancy Hofmann Second Place: “Escape” by Joanne Wright Third Place: “Something to Chew On” by Rose K. Murphy

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hank you to everyone who participated in this year’s Short Story Contest! We look forward to reading more of the stories from our local talent next year.

The winning story is published in our Summer Newsletter, with a circulation of more than 12,000 readers, and on our website. The second and third place stories are posted in the store and on our website. In addition, the top three winning authors will be invited to read their stories on Bruce Bratton’s Universal Grapevine radio program (Tuesdays 7:00-8:00 pm, KZSC 88.1 FM). First place is awarded a $250 Bookshop gift certificate.

Submissions for next year’s Short Story Contest will open with the publication of our Winter Newsletter, released in October, with submissions due by the following February. Our website’s contest page (https://www.bookshopsantacruz. com/short-story-contest) is where you can read our current winning stories or read winning stories from previous years’ contests.

••• Youth Homelessness in County SANTA CRUZ COUNTY — The 2017 Santa Cruz County Homeless Census and Survey reported that there were 165 children under the age of 18, unaccompanied by a parent or guardian, and an additional 423 young adults, aged 18–24, living homeless in the County, most of whom are without shelter.

More than 75 percent of these children and young adults were residing in the County when they became homeless. The services available to help them find shelter and to provide support in developing the skills and resources for a productive

adulthood are scant.

The recent $2.2 million grant from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) will address many of the difficulties experienced by our community’s homeless youth, but implementation of the proposed Continuum of Care program will take many months, if not years, to complete. These are pressing problems that require more immediate action.

The Santa Cruz County Civil Grand Jury has concluded that an emergency shelter specifically for homeless youth is urgently needed in Santa Cruz County, and immediate steps should be taken to establish such a facility.

The report is available at: www.co.santacruz.ca.us/Portals/0/County/GrandJury/ GJ2018_final/TheseAreOurChildren.pdf ••• I–You Venture’s Ageless Art Project ill a need, become an Ageless Art Project Volunteer. Artist and Crafts people needed.

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••• County’s Proposed Six–Year Strategic Plan Released he County of Santa Cruz announced the release of its first-ever proposed Strategic Plan.

Based on input from thousands of residents and County employees, the document was considered by the Board of Supervisors June 12. When approved, it will be used as a blueprint to guide County operations and resources for the next six

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years.

The Strategic Plan includes a Vision, Mission and set of values, along with specific focus areas and goals. The focus areas include: Comprehensive Health & Safety, Attainable Housing, Reliable Tr a n s p o r t a t i o n , Sustainable Environment, Dynamic Economy and County Operational Excellence.

“Strategic planning was one of my first initiatives, and I’m pleased to see the community’s vision expressed in this plan. We know there are challenges ahead as we improve County operations and the quality of life for all Santa Cruz County residents. We expect this document will serve as a guide as we rise to meet those challenges,” County Administrative Officer Carlos J. Palacios said.

The Proposed Strategic Plan may be downloaded at www.santacruzcounty.us/sp.

••• Kingsmen 12th Annual Hot Rods On the Green Twin Lakes Church Parking Lot 2791 Cabrillo College Dr., Aptos Saturday, July 7 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. and Sunday, July 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Featuring: • Vintage Customs • Classics • Muscle Cars • Hot Rods • Trucks • Dragsters • Sports Cars • One-of a Kind Dream Vehicles • Classics You Wished or Once Owned Support the Kingsmen High School Apprenticeship Program. High school age students learn the ins and outs of car care and restoration from Kingsmen members as they work on classic cars like a 1931 Model A coupe (We’re almost done, just the interior is left!) and 1934 Ford Sedan. We’ll have Hot Dogs, Hamburgers, Chips, Cold Drinks and lots of, “I used to own one of those” stories.

Pre-register by June 18 and pay $25 to enter your vehicle. After June 18 and Dayof-Event registration is $35 per vehicle.

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Ow Family Continues Tradition F or the 29th consecutive year, longtime philanthropist George Ow, Jr. and his family provided American Dream Scholarships of $500 each to local, ethnic minority high school seniors.

The Ow family awarded 141 high school seniors American Dream scholarships in last week’s ceremony. During the ceremony, George Ow, Jr. addressed the students and reflected on his own experience at community college, “Every class, I learned something new and exciting, and that’s what I wish for you: for you to come to Cabrillo to learn every day. Learn something new. Learn something you never dreamed about.”

Since 1989, the Ow Family has awarded over $608,000 to graduating high school students coming to Cabrillo. It is just one of the many ways the Ow Family has supported the students and the mission of Cabrillo College.

Eleven scholarship recipients spoke at the ceremony and thanked the Ow Family for their generous support. One graduating senior from Aptos High, Allyson Goldman, intends to use her scholarship as she pursues a career in nursing at Cabrillo. Allyson told the audience, “In my eyes, Cabrillo is the best option for me as it is more affordable, while still having an amazing medical program. I would like to thank George Ow, Jr. and the Ow family for their generosity and kindness. I’m excited to see what the future has in store for me.”

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“Civic” from page 5 “A renovated Civic would mean the next chapter in the creative lives of everyone who lives, works, and plays in Santa Cruz County,” said Michelle Williams, executive director, Arts Council of Santa Cruz County. “Our community needs and deserves a beautiful arts and cultural venue of this size which will showcase homegrown and world-class talent, inspire and delight audiences, and boost our local economy.”

Friends of the Civic Auditorium will advocate for renovation of the Civic by engaging with community members, elected officials and other stakeholders to develop and execute a plan for funding the renovation.

Improving and modernizing the facilities of this historic building will give Santa Cruz an anchor venue for artistic activation at a scale that can’t be served by any other building in the county. The renovation will

Community Colleges in eliminating financial barriers by providing over $900,000 in scholarships to students each year and helping students achieve the dream of attending college, thanks to generous donors like the Ow family. n ••• American Dream Scholarship 2018 Recipients Aptos High School: • Mia Alonso • Juan Castorena • Sofia Cortes • Yesenia Cuellar • Juana Diaz • Luis Garcia Ponce • Allyson Goldman • Yuliana Gomez • Brian Jimenez Hajduk • Devin Lagasca • Jeannette Macias • Alejandra Medina • Jordan Perez • Lizet Quintana Diaz • Sabrina Renteria • Jazlyn Sepulveda Delta High School: • Daniel Ayala • Aleesha Broussard • Daphne Contreras • Michael Jaquias • Cambria Kraten • Cynthia Peralta • Jose Salazar Harbor High School: • Cynthia Cabrales Monterey Bay Academy: • Eunice Michel Oasis High School: • Lorena Dominguez • Ruby Reynaga

Pajaro Valley High School: • Nancy Alanis • Marie Barnes • Wendy Fabian • Emily Garcia • Jesus Gomez • Hector Gonzalez • Litzy Gonzalez Cantolan • Dazmyne Martinez • Giovanni MartínezVillaseñor • Edgar Morales-Vazquez • George Moreno • Antoinette Olivares • Daniel Ortega • Luz Ortiz • Edward Ortiz-Vega • Leilani Perez • Anthony Reyes • Luciano Rivera Leyva • Jennifer Rodriguez • Karen Valle • Aileen Vega • Eustolia Hernandez • Ariana Rodriguez • Victor Vela Renaissance High School: • Luis Bonilla • Daniel Calderon • Jonathan Castillo • Sadia Diaz • Dulce Escobar • Abigail Fernandez • Giovanni Fonseca • Joey Guerrero • Damian Gutierrez • America Hernandez • Leslie Magana • Angela Meza • Pamela Morales • Juan Pablo Palomino • Briana Rosales • Eric Ruiz • Alexander Solano • Luis Vidal • Joshua Yannone • Jesus Zepeda San Lorenzo Valley High School: • Anissa Ramirez

also significantly invigorate the Civic’s contribution to the economic vitality of Downtown Santa Cruz by drawing lively crowds that will support local restaurants and businesses. n Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium by the Numbers: • Constructed in 1939 under the Public Works Progress Administration as a multi-use facility • Seats approximately 2,000 people, making it the largest cultural venue in Santa Cruz County • Draws more than 85,000 attendees annually ••• Friends of the Civic Auditorium (FoCA) is a nonprofit advocacy group dedicated to the modernization of the Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium. Fiscal sponsorship of FoCA is provided by Arts Council Santa Cruz County.

Learn more at www.FriendsoftheCivic.org or via Facebook and Instagram.

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Santa Cruz County Community: • Nayeli Lopez Santa Cruz High School: • Joywen Carino • Darien Cruz Nguyen • Eros Franco • Bailey Habermehl • Andy Hernandez • Alexis Jimenez • Conny Ramirez-Velazquez Soquel High School: • Isiah Baron • Marcelo Peralta • Alissa Rezendes • Citlali Robles • Ben Sandoval Watsonville High School: • Jesus Alonso • Julie Avila • Aide Baltazar • Irenia Barajas • Alejandro Cisneros • Gabriela Cisneros • Lilian Constanza-Ayala • Diana Cortes • Bryanna Crick • Jesus Cumplido Rocha • Silvia Diaz Gonzalez • Cesar Espinoza • Vania Figueroa-Cabrales • Maria Flores • Maria Flores • Manuel Garcia Gonzalez • Mirna Gonzalez • Joely Gonzalez-Muniz • Victoria Gutierrez • Amairani Hernandez • Diana Hernandez • Jaylynn Leal • Alan Lopez • Valeria Lopez • Crystal Lopez-Belman • Bryan Madriz • Gilberto Marinez Medina • Jose Martinez • Tatyana Lauren Martinez • Haylin Martinez • Britney Melendez • Mayra Mendoza • Fatima Murillo • Karina Navarro • Kimberly Oakden • Claribel Olivares • Melissa Orejel • Jimmy Ortiz • Maria Pacheco • Yesica Palmerin • Yaritza Palmerin • Islem Parra • Daisy Ponce • Sabrina Ramirez • Aure Robles-Yepez • Samantha Rocha Silva • Emily Rodriguez • Leslie RodriguezMarin • Janeth Salcedo • Elijah Sanchez • Galilea Silva • Evelin Vega • Estefany Villasenor • Isabel Wenses • Flor Zamora Madrigal • Andrea Zavala

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Bargetto Winery Releases 2014 La Vita O

n June 10, 2018 the 2014 LA VITA was released which is a blend of Santa Cruz Mountains varietals grown in the Regan Estate Vineyards.

The release party took place in the winery’s creek-side courtyard to showcase the new wine. This 17th release of LA VITA (“life” in Italian) comes from the 2014 vintage produced from a unique blend of 50% Dolcetto, 29% Refosco and 21% Nebbiolo aged for two and one-half years in oak barrels and then aged for an additional one year in the bottle prior to release.

The 2014 harvest yielded just 3,960 bottles and with 40% of the vintage presold, a limited number of bottles remain for sale at $60 per bottle.

Each year LA VITA is released with a brand new wine label that showcases “wine in art.” Part of the wonderful legacy of wine is that down through the ages, wine has been proudly portrayed in art from the Egyptians to the present day. The 2014 vintage LA VITA honors “Give us Our Daily Bread” oil on canvas by Warren Chang (1957-), American, Social Realism.

With each release a portion of the proceeds from the sale goes to a local non– profit organization and the Pajaro Valley Community Health Trust was recognized as the 2014 beneficiary. The Soquel High Scholarship Fund was the recipient of last year’s LA VITA. Previous beneficiaries were: Panetta Institute, Camaldolese monks, Jacob’s Heart, Siena House, Hospice, Santa Cruz County Search & Rescue, Good Shepherd School, St. Francis Soup Kitchen and Porter Memorial Library, CASA, YMCA. John Bargetto, director of winemaking, said, “LA VITA wine is our finest effort in winemaking; starting from growing these unique grapes, to producing the wine, to designing the art-series label. Each year

the wine gets richer and more complex.

The wine series has won numerous gold medals, and the 2006 won “Best Italian Blend in California” award.

We are very pleased to be able to, in a formal way, give back some of the proceeds to the Santa Cruz community, which has been so supportive to Bargetto Winery during our past 85 vintages.”

This year, in addition, the winery is celebrating its 85th anniversary with a series of special events. Also the new Heritage label series is unveiled. This is an original Bargetto wine label first used in the 1930s, which has been updated and utilized for

the winery’s “Northern Italian Varietal Series.” Graphic artist Ed Penniman was instrumental in completing this new label series.

Bargetto Winery, one the most historic wineries in California and the oldest winery in the Santa Cruz Mountains, produces 11 SCM Regan estate wines: Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay (and Reserve), five Pinot Noirs, Merlot (and Reserve) and LA VITA. n ••• Bargetto Winery 3535 N. Main Street, Soquel, CA. Ph. 831-475-2258. Website: www. bargetto.com

Paul Eastman Receives Remodeling Industry Award

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ocal Business Owner, Paul Eastman of The Skylight Place in Capitola, has been recognized as one of the top prom-

ising remodeling professionals in the nation.

Every year, through their “Forty Under 40 Awards Program,” the editorial staff of Pro

Remodeler Magazine recognizes 40 young and promising industry professionals who represent the remodeling industry.

Paul Eastman was recognized as a leader in the remodeling industry for overcoming today’s labor shortage and embracing the next generation in technology. Paul is committed to taking remodeling into a new era of professionalism and efficiency.

Paul is a second-generation owner of The Skylight Place, a company specializing in new construction and replacement

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windows and doors. The Skylight Place serves residential and commercial clients in Santa Cruz County.

“I am grateful and honored to receive this award,” Paul said. “It is gratifying to be recognized alongside this wonderful group of industry professionals.”

Paul has also authored numerous educational articles about window and skylight products: “How to Pick the Perfect Window,” “What Skylight is Right For You,” and “Is Low Efficiency Glass Right for You.” These articles are designed to assist consumers in navigating their product choices. n ••• For more information contact Paul Eastman: The Skylight Place, 4850 Capitola Road Capitola, 95010 • 831-704-5277, Website: www.skylightplace.com

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Marie’s enthusiasm shows in the scenes she chooses to paint and her distinctive style, purposefully abstracted or highly realistic, preserving the essence of the subject. Her work is internationally recognized and appreciated.

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n 1985 Jim York thought that our great little race could use a poster.

This began the relationship with York Framing Gallery and The Wharf to Wharf Committee.

Jay Collins was the first chosen artist and created a great view from the Santa Cruz Wharf, looking at the Casino for the 1986 inaugural print. His image has a pair of running shoes hanging on the rail.

Jay died suddenly before the poster was released and in honor of this loss we make sure that there is a pair of shoes in each year’s poster.

How we choose an artist ach year the team at York decides on a vision for the next year’s poster. We try to get some diversity year to year by using different artists, vistas, & layout. Robin Lerios, owner at York Framing Gallery, then searches for an artist whose style and talent suits our vision. After interviews Robin chooses the next year’s artist and submits the infant design to the Wharf to Wharf Director, Scott McConville. The poster is really a collaboration between Robin Lerios, the artist, with points taken from the committee.

33 Years Later – 2018 his year we chose watercolorist Marie Gabrielle to make a view of the finish line from the beach in Capitola. You get the trestle behind as the runners go under the balloon arch on the bridge. The colorful Venetians on the left and buildings on the right create a lovely scene with the Soquel Creek running up the center.

Marie’s first Wharf to Wharf poster in 2002 sold out of its limited edition run!

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This fall, forty professional artists will arrive in Capitola to paint the town… literally! It’s Capitola Plein Air back for its fourth year! Artists set up their easels on the wharf, shore, and streets of our beautiful town, to paint live for three days.

On Sunday, November 4 you will find hundreds of paintings on display, for sale, and entered into competition. At the exhibition and sale you can take home a piece of Capitola culture and vote for your favorites for the People’s Choice Award.

The first place piece will be purchased by the City of Capitola.

Artists, register by August 1st to paint with us! This is a juried show. More information at capitolapleinair.com. Follow Capitola Plein Air on Facebook. n

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Capitola History Comes to Life in New Coloring Book T he Capitola Historical Museum is pleased to announce the publication of the “Capitola History Coloring Book.” It features nearly forty drawings by local artist Frank Hill, who grew up in Capitola in the 1930s and 1940s.

The drawings are based on Frank’s own recollections and on historical photos from the Capitola Museum collection.

Museum Curator Frank Perry wrote short captions for each illustration.

Frank Hill drew nationally-syndicated comic strips and illustrated many books during his long career. He worked on such famous characters as Yogi Bear, The Flintstones, The Pink Panther, Mighty Mouse, the Jetsons, and many others.

He assisted Hank Ketcham with the production of Dennis the Menace and designed Peanuts spin-off products for Charles Schultz.

A reception and book signing will be held on Saturday, July 21, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Museum, 410 Capitola Avenue.

Enjoy refreshments and get your copy autographed by the authors. The book is

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RTC’s June Special Meeting Highlights

Measure D Five-Year Program of Projects

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he RTC approved the five-year programs of projects for Measure D regional investment categories and projects, which includes funds to: • Accelerate development of auxiliary lanes and bicycle/pedestrian crossings on Highway 1 • Construction and maintenance of sections of the Monterey Bay Sanctuary Scenic Trail Network (MBSST)-Rail Trail in Santa Cruz, Live Oak, Capitola, Watsonville and the North Coast • Rail corridor maintenance and analysis of uses, including options for the railroad trestle through Capitola Village • Pathways along Highway 9 in San Lorenzo Valley • Carpool, traveler assistance and safety programs • Wildlife crossing on Highway 17.

Planned uses of Measure D funds over the next 5 years are consistent with the voter-approved Ordinance and Expenditure Plan (www.sccrtc.org/move).

Santa Cruz Branch Rail Line Short Line Operator Agreement he RTC approved the Administration, Coordination and License Agreement with Progressive Rail for rail operations on the Santa Cruz Branch Rail Line as negotiated over the past five months working with the RTC and its ad-hoc committee.

The Executive Director was authorized to execute the two-phase agreement.

The first phase of the agreement will allow Progressive Rail to provide freight service on the southern part of the rail line and ensure that the customers in the Watsonville area receive the service that they need.

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The second phase will be activated after the RTC completes the Unified Corridor Investment Study and makes its determination whether to retain or remove the track. If the RTC decides to retain the tracks then Progressive Rail would remain as the operator for a term of 10 years. If the RTC decides to remove the tracks beyond the southern part of the rail line, then Progressive Rail has the option to leave.

North Coast Rail Trail he RTC accepted an update on the North Coast Rail Trail project implementation and the anticipated schedule for release of Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) this summer with a 45-day public review period and public meetings.

Adoption of the 2040 Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Plan he RTC adopted the 2040 Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Plan (RTP), which identifies goals, funding projections, and transportation projects to be considered for implementation over the next 20+ years, following adoption of Findings, Statement of Overriding Considerations, and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program as required by California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines.

There are no RTC board or committee meetings in July. n ••• Next meeting of the Regional Transportation Commission Thursday, August 2, 2018, 9:00 a.m., Watsonville City Council Chambers, 275 Main Street, Watsonville

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Sculpture Is: In the Garden 2018

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Exhibit Dates: June 1 – October 31, 2018

culpture Is: In the Garden 2018 marks Pajaro Valley Arts’ twelfth sculpture exhibit in partnership with Sierra Azul Nursery & Gardens in Watsonville, CA. The jurors, Susana Arias and Jeff Rosendale, selected over 80 sculptures created by more than 40 artists and collaborators.

Visit the stunning two-acre demonstration garden; relax under the umbrellas, bring your picnic lunch, and spend an afternoon enjoying the exhibit.

“I saw the angel in the marble and carved until I set him free” – Michelangelo

Fountain Tree • Susana Arias

Herm Aphrodite • Su Gatch

Pajaro Valley Arts (gallery & office) 37 Sudden Street Watsonville, California 95076 831.722.3062 info@pvarts.org Wednesday through Sunday 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. Website: https://pvarts.org This exhibit is dedicated and in memory of our dear friend and Board Member James Aschbacher n ••• Sierra Azul Nursery & Garden • 2660 East Lake Avenue, (Highway 152 Across from the Fairgrounds) Watsonville • Open daily: 9:00 am - 5:30 pm, 831-728-2532 For more info call Pajaro Valley Arts, 831-722-3062

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2018 4th of July Festivities!

57th Annual Worlds Shortest Parade in Aptos Pancake Breakfast: 7 – 10 a.m.

Located at burger. Aptos across from Safeway. osted by the Aptos Chamber of Commerce. Sponsored by Safeway, Severino’s Bar & Grill, Kiss Catering, burger.Aptos, Starbucks Coffee, Gizdich Ranch and Whole Foods.

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World’s Shortest Parade: 10 a.m. – 12 noon egins at Wells Fargo 7701 Soquel Drive and ends at the Bay View Hotel.

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Party in the Park! 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Aptos Village Park, 100 Aptos Creek Rd amily fun day! Something for the whole family: kids games, face painting, pony rides, zorbs, food trucks, caterers, and special guest artist EXTRA LARGE! ••• Boulder Creek 4th of July Parade • Annual Pancake Breakfast at the Boulder Creek Firehouse, 7:00 am until noon • Parade Starts 10 a.m. on Highway 9 from Scarborough Lumber to Railroad Avenue • July 4th BBQ Junction Park 12 – 5 p.m.– Pan for Gold – Live Music – Beer & Wine •••

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Parade Steps off at 12 Noon elebrate Independence Day and Watsonville’s 166th Birthday.

The Spirit of Watsonville 4th of July parade proceeds down Main St. from St. Patrick’s Church to First Street. Thousands of spectators line the route five to six people deep. Those wanting a front row seat, place their chairs along the route early in the morning of the parade date.

••• Wilder Ranch Old-fashioned Independence Day Located on Hwy 1 • 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Take a step back in time 100 years ago on Wilder Ranch’s historic cultural preserve as you participate in an early 1900s-style Independence Day celebration including a noon family parade, games, children’s crafts area, live big-band music, living history demonstrations, historic speeches and flag-raising. Food and drink available for sale, or bring a picnic lunch. This event is appropriate for all ages.

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Scotts Valley 4th of July Parade and Fireworks 3:00 p.m. 4th of July Parade on Scotts Valley Drive • Gates Open at Skypark, 361 Kings Village Road Scotts Valley 4:00 p.m. Food, Music and Games begin 9:15 p.m. Fabulous 4th of July Fireworks Come celebrate July 4th in Scotts Valley! Parade, flyover, fireworks, BBQ, live bands, games, petting zoo & much more! $6 in advance; $8 on 4th of July; Children under 4 free. Games & food are extra and not included in admission fee. n

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First Time at Camp: Talking with Your Child

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ending your child away to camp for the first time is a major milestone for most families, one that is often marked by excitement, anticipation, and perhaps even some anxiety. Though camp is certainly about making friends and having fun, it is also about being on your own and being a part of a community.

One of the most important things you as a parent can do to help prepare your child for both these aspects of camp is to talk with your child about it before he/ she goes. In fact, it may be better to have several occasional, shorter talks rather than one long conversation as children often absorb more when there is less to think about at one time. I also find that children do better with this sort of conversation if it is part of a more general conversation and if it is part of a pattern of talking, either at the dinner table or while riding in the car doing errands.

The following are some sample topics

for discussion that will help prepare your child emotionally for their big adventure: Friends amp is not anything if it is not about making new friends. If you are shy about meeting new kids, then learn to get to know others by being a good listener.

Remember also that not everyone in your cabin, bunk, or group has to be your friend, and you don’t have to be everyone else’s friend. As long as you treat others with respect and they do the same with you, then having one or two friends at camp is fine. If you have more, then that’s great!

Activities here are many exciting things to do at camp, many of which you may never have tried before. If your child tends to be a bit homesick or worried about being homesick, remind him/her about the excitement of going to camp: Remember, when you first decided to go to camp, what

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Phone: 831-423-3556 or 408-846-KIDS(5437) e-mail: catalystsoccerleague@gmail.com web: www.catalystsoccer.com Catalyst Soccer has been developing players AND coaches on the Central Coast for over a decade. Since its founding in 1999, thousands of youth players of every level receive passionate coaching and an emphasis on skill development and enjoyment of the game. Individual Ball Skill — Moves, turns, shielding the ball, 1v1’s and many dribbling exercises are designed to build a player’s confidence and creativity with the ball at their feet. • Problem Solving — Passing effectively and accurately, possession type games, combining with teammates, give and go’s and other passing exercises. • Short-Sided — Games with smaller numbers (5v5 or 3v3) allow players to simulate real game situations while maximizing their touches on the ball.

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You may not like all the activities, or you may be better at some than others. That’s normal. I, however, hope you are willing to try. The more you put into camp, the more you will get out of it!

Cooperating ou, like every other camper there, will be part of a cabin, bunk, or group. As your parent, I hope you will cooperate with others and help out. That’s part of what makes camp so special — kids helping each other out. Most kids will help you if you are friendly and help them.

Give yourself time. One thing about camp is that almost everything is new — the kids, the activities, the routines, the bed you sleep in, the bathroom. It takes a few days to get adjusted, so be patient with yourself. Most of the time you will be having so much fun you won’t mind all the changes, but if you do, remember that you will get so used to things that by the time you come home you will miss all those things!

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Helping Out amp is about fun, but it also requires that you help out. Clean up is part of camp. You do it every day! As your parent, I hope you will cooperate!

Getting Help veryone has good days and bad days. If you are having a problem, your counselor is there to help you! You don’t have to wait to tell us if you are upset about something. After all, if your counselor doesn’t know what might be troubling you, he/she can’t help you. Be honest and ask for what you need.

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Belmont Horsemanship Camp 2 School Way, Watsonville, CA 95076 Phone: 831-206-9707 e-mail: Belmonttraining@gmail.com web: www.Belmonttraining.com

The week-long Horsemanship Camp located at Monte Vista Christian School is a great opportunity for boys and girls to spend hours every day riding and learning about horses. We have wonderful school horses for riders of every experience level. We offer Western and English riding, as well as crafts, swimming, archery and marshmallow roasting at the evening campfire. Sign up today for an unbelievable summer camp experience! Call Cassie Belmont at (831) 206-9707, email Belmonttraining@gmail.com or visit www.Belmonttraining.com for more information today!

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Camps will be packed with fun, age-appropriate drills and small-sided games focused on improving the player’s passing, dribbling, possession and so much more!

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Community News

Assemblyman to Speak at County DUI Symposium SANTA CRUZ — Janus of Santa Cruz will host the Santa Cruz County DUI (Driving under the influence) Symposium on Wednesday, July 11 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Hotel Paradox, located at 611 Ocean Street in Santa Cruz. Registration is free but seating is limited.

Topics to be covered at the Santa Cruz County DUI Symposium include DUI statistics, prevention efforts, education, and effective DUI countermeasures.

Assemblyman Mark Stone

7960 Soquel Drive  Aptos, CA 95003 The event features keynote speaker, CA Assemblyman Mark Stone and includes presentations from local and regional stakeholders, including Santa Cruz County Judge Denine Guy, SCPD Detective Eileen Fincutter, MADD Program Specialist Cara Houck, DMV Driver Competency & Safety Projects Unit Research Manager Ainsley Mitchum, Chief of Substance Use Disorder Services Shaina Zura, and more.

“This is an important issue facing our community,” says Jaime Campos, Director of Operations at Janus of Santa Cruz. “The speakers will provide critical information and statistics about DUI and address a range of solutions being implemented in Santa Cruz County and around the state.”

Lunch will be provided at the event and continuing Education Units (CEUs) will be awarded to CCAPP/CADTP counselors, BBS-licensed clinicians and nurses. Visit https://www.facebook.com/ events/2021252444789974/ to register. n ••• For over 40 years, Janus of Santa Cruz has provided compassionate and effective substance use disorder (SUD) treatment while guiding thousands of people toward wellness and recovery. For more information about Janus of Santa Cruz, visit www.janussc.org

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When not serving her customers, she loves being with and shopping with her two daughters Rosella and Denise. She also enjoys swimming.

Blanca is proud to be part of the Rio Del Mar Restaurants because they have the best Mexican food and fajitas in Santa Cruz County.

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Community News

Harvey West Park Swimming Pool is Open

SANTA CRUZ — With summer here it’s time to start making plans for where family & friends will be cooling off! Harvey West Pool is open for swim lessons, water exercise, lap swim and recreation swim.

Harvey West Pool is a great place for youngsters to learn to swim. Jim Booth Swim School offers classes to anyone who is ready to take the plunge and become the swimmer they’ve always wanted to be. Jim Booth and his staff have been teaching in Santa Cruz County for over 40 years and they are ready to turn your child in to a Super Swimmer. Jim Booth Swim School can be reached at 831-722-3500

Water Exercise classes are held every Tuesday and Thursday from 11:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m. This low-impact class is perfect for those looking to get some exercise in our beautiful park setting.

The cost is just $6 per class.

For those looking for a more relaxed experience, the pool is open for lap swim & recreation swim every day.

The Harvey West lap pool is 25-yards with six lanes and the cost of lap swim is just $5 per visit. Recreation swim is just $4.

The Parks and Recreation Department also offers discount passbooks for water exercise, lap swim & recreation swim. For every 10 classes purchased you will receive 2 free. There are also family passes available for recreation swim. Call 831-420-5270 for more information.

For everything that the pool has to offer, there’s no reason not to spend time at Harvey West Pool, located at 275 Harvey West Blvd in Harvey West Park.

Visit www.santacruzparksandrec.com for details. n

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“First Time” from page 18 If your counselor doesn’t seem to be concerned or doesn’t help you, then you can go to the unit director, head counselor, etc. Parents should know who these “back-up persons” are and how their child will recognize them if they need to.

Being Positive t’s a great thing to remind your first-time camper about his or her strong points.

I would focus not just on what they do well, but their positive qualities as well, such as what makes them a good friend or the type of person other kids would want to know. Helping children identify their strengths can help them when they are having a setback — one of those inevitable growing pains all children have from time to time.

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Talking with your child about these kinds of issues is a great way to show support as your child gets ready to take this important step on the road to being more resilient and self-reliant. For you as a parent, it can give you more peace of mind as you allow your child to participate safely in a broader world.

To learn more about camp and child development, please visit the American Camp Association’s family-dedicated Web site: www.CampParents.org, or call the tollfree number, 1-800-428-CAMP (2267). n ••• Bob Ditter is a child and family therapist living in Boston who consults extensively with people who work with children. He is considered one of the nation’s leading experts on camp. Reprinted by permission of the American Camp Association©

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Business Profile

Rio Del Mar Dental

Tod C. Anderson — the Friendly Dentist and his Staff

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By Sandy Feretto

t Rio Del Mar Dental in Aptos, Tod C. Anderson, D.D.S., provides patients with excellent dental care that includes cleaning and prevention, cosmetic dentistry, restoration, implants, periodontal health, veneers, crowns, bridges, and full & partial dentures.

Dr. Anderson and his staff recently spoke about his approach to dentistry.

“Dr. Anderson does beautiful work,” said Lisa, Registered Dental Hygienist, “so when he is approaching a project, especially if it’s cosmetic, he’s very particular about how it looks because he wants you to feel good about it. I feel really confident telling patients he’s going to take very good care of you. You’re going to be really happy with what he does, and we’ll care for you while you’re here. That’s our aim.”

“I would say I am a humanistic dentist,” said Dr. Anderson regarding his whole-body approach to dentistry. “Not only looking at their teeth and their mouth, we are asking about their overall health and medications. We check blood pressure if patients want us to.”

Dr. Anderson continued, “I think dentistry over time is going to be changing into more of a provider position. We want to provide a health service rather than just fixing teeth all the time.”

His staff and Dr. Anderson take time with each patient and offer holistic alternatives, references, and suggestions when appropriate. In addition, Dr. Anderson and his staff are committed to creating an atmosphere that welcomes patients and eases any fears that a patient may have.

Patients enjoy the home-like feel of the office at Rio Del Mar Dental and feel that

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the staff at Rio Del Mar Dental are happy to be there. Patients are treated like friends and family members would be. In order to make patients comfortable, time and attention are provided.

“It’s a nice feeling in here because we care about who walks through the door,” said Lisa.

Mari, a hygienist at Rio Del Mar Dental, explained that because the staff has worked together for a long time, they are able to collaborate to help patients who might feel uneasy. Mari said they could dim the lights and put on soothing music to create a close to boutique spa experience that provides a calming effect.

Warm blankets are available, and the dental chair warms and has a massage component. She explained that the staff helps the patient feel in control and are in good hands.

“I think it’s everyone’s energy in working together cohesively to make one person feel comfortable in the office,” Mari added.

The Rio Del Mar Dental waiting room has a home-like atmosphere. There is an acoustic guitar leaning against the wall for patients who like to play music while waiting for the dentist or hygienist.

In addition, Dr. Anderson is certified in dental conscious sedation, a medical

approach that can be implemented when a patient feels very anxious.

Dr. Anderson continues to find new ways to improve his skills and offer patients the best services through continuing education. The office has the latest in 3-D Coned Beam Guided Surgery, a state of the art innovation for dental implant procedures.

Dr. Anderson’s website is http:// www.riodelmardental.com where he details information about his background, philosophy, and practice. Also there you will meet his staff and in addition there are also brief informative videos about dental procedures.

Dr. Anderson likes the outdoors and family time with his wife and two children, Quinlan and Cooper. He grew up in Los Gatos and enjoys having all his family and

friends in the Santa Cruz area. He is an avid surfer.

Dr. Anderson’s friendly and caring staff includes two registered dental hygienists, Lisa and Mari; office manager Sarah; Registered Dental Assistant Tanya; and front office coordinator, Robin.

They all agree that Rio Del Mar Dental is their home away from home and they are happy to be there to serve their patients and their community.

Dr. Tod Anderson, Rio Del Mar Dental office hours are Tuesday through Thursday 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Friday 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., and on Saturday by appointment only. n ••• Rio Del Mar Dental, 9520 Soquel Drive, Aptos. Phone 831-688-1006. Website: http:// www.riodelmardental.com

“I would say I am a humanistic dentist,” said Dr. Anderson regarding his whole-body approach to dentistry. “Not only looking at their teeth and their mouth, we are asking about their overall health and medications. We check blood pressure if patients want us to.”

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— Tod C. Anderson, D.D.S.

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Nature Offers Lessons for Water Supply Resiliency

By Melanie Schumacher

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hen it comes to the effective the District is working to achieve resilmanagement of our ground- iency and robustness in addressing the water resources, the Soquel complexities of our own environment.

Creek Water District’s goals are simple: These characteristics are redundancy, keep our water supply safe, keep it heterogeneity, modularity, adaptation, reliable, and keep it sustainable. To be prudence, and embeddedness.

Our goal of a diversified water successful in this, we must be flexible and adapt to changing circumstances, portfolio is a good example of redunbuild-in redundancies to our systems, dancy, heterogeneity, and modularity.

By potentially and understand the including groundvariety of scenarios Pure Water Soquel Draft water replenishment we may face, in Environmental Impact Report using purified order to plan effecNow Available for water, purchasing tively and ensure Public Review and Comment treated surface a resilient water ~ Public Meeting • July 31 ~ Comments must be submitted by water, purchasing supply for the genAugust 13, 2018 desalinated water, erations to come. and developing I n t e r e s t i n g l y, we can look to pure biological systems decentralized groundwater recharge for a framework that applies to our with storm water, we are better preefforts to curtail seawater intrusion pared to meet uncertainties. If one and ensure a safe, sustainable water source is not available, we will be able supply. Biological systems (i.e., a rain to turn to another, and maintain our forest, the ocean, ecosystems, habitats) water supply for the community.

Along the same lines, but in terms are known as “complex adaptive systems” (CAS). They have evolved the of adaptation, the District has builtprocesses of robustness and resilience, in flexibility to be able to respond to and maintain themselves even under changing circumstances, either shortextreme uncertainty and changing or long-term. This helps us deal with conditions. They thrive by continually climate change and weather variability adapting to the increasing complexity (or other circumstances) which may impact our available sources of water. of their environment.

There are certain principles or char- For example, we cannot rely on the acteristics that apply to these biological underground aquifer to be recharged systems, some of which pertain to how by rain during a drought – so we must have the flexibility to utilize to other water supply sources.

The future is unknown, and so prudence is a characteristic that is part of the District’s overall approach. We are forward-thinking, and preparing for a variety of possible water-supply scenarios. We can’t see into the future, but we can try to identify and plan for future possibilities. And, the concept of embeddedness is relevant as the District, like biological systems, is part of a much larger system — we have critical partnerships with the City of Santa Cruz, with Santa Cruz County, the Central Water District, and others, extending to the State’s regulatory environment. All of these things are interconnected in a complex way and, to a great degree, interdependent.

In short, when looked at from a biological system viewpoint the District

is well-positioned to take the critical measures necessary to ensure our water supply is robust, resilient, and sustainable.

To help address the critical overdraft and seawater intrusion conditions in the Santa Cruz Mid-County Groundwater Basin, the Soquel Creek Water District is considering the Pure Water Soquel: Groundwater Replenishment and Seawater Intrusion Prevention Project.

The Project would involve the advanced purification of treated municipal wastewater to recharge the groundwater aquifers. The District has prepared a Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) to evaluate the potential environmental effects of the proposed Project.

Community members can review and provide input on the Draft EIR during the official comment period: June 29 through August 13, 2018, in a variety of ways:

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• Access and review the Draft EIR at soquelcreekwater.org/purewatersoquel, at the Soquel Creek Water District (5180 Soquel Drive), or at one of seven libraries listed on the website.

• Attend the public meeting (July 31, 2018 from 6-8pm, Twin Lakes Church, 2701 Cabrillo College Drive, Aptos) and submit a written or oral comment.

• Mail written comments to: Pure Water Soquel Project CEQA 4041 Soquel Drive, Ste A-501, Soquel, CA 95073-3105 • Email comments to: purewatersoquelceqa@esassoc.com n ••• As always, if you have any questions about this month’s topic or anything else related to Soquel Creek Water District, feel free to contact Melanie Mow Schumacher at melanies@soquelcreekwater.org or 831-475-8501 x153 and visit www. soquelcreekwater.org.

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Health Benefits of Having Pets N othing compares to the joy of coming home to a loyal companion. The unconditional love of a pet can do more than keep you company.

Pets may also decrease stress, improve heart health, and even help children with their emotional and social skills. An estimated 68% of U.S. households have a pet.

But who benefits from an animal? And which type of pet brings health benefits?

Over the past 10 years, NIH has partnered with the Mars Corporation’s WALTHAM Centre for Pet Nutrition to answer questions like these by funding research studies. Scientists are looking at what the potential physical and mental health benefits are for different animals— from fish to guinea pigs to dogs and cats.

Possible Health Effects esearch on human-animal interactions is still relatively new. Some studies have shown positive health effects, but the results have been mixed.

Interacting with animals has been shown to decrease levels of cortisol (a stress-related hormone) and lower blood pressure. Other studies have found that animals can reduce loneliness, increase feelings of social support, and boost your mood.

The NIH/Mars Partnership is funding a range of studies focused on the relationships we have with animals. For example, researchers are looking into how animals might influence child development.

They’re studying animal interactions with kids who have autism, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and other conditions.

“There’s not one answer about how a

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pet can help somebody with a specific condition,” explains Dr. Layla Esposito, who oversees NIH’s Human Animal-Interaction Research Program. “Is your goal to increase physical activity? Then you might benefit from owning a dog. You have to walk a dog several times a day and you’re going to increase physical activity. If your goal is reducing stress, sometimes watching fish swim can result in a feeling of calmness. So there’s no one type fits all.”

NIH is funding large-scale surveys to find out the range of pets people live with and how their relationships with their pets relate to health.

“We’re trying to tap into the subjective quality of the relationship with the animal—that part of the bond that people feel with animals—and how that translates into some of the health benefits,” explains Dr. James Griffin, a child development expert at NIH.

Animals Helping People nimals can serve as a source of comfort and support. Therapy dogs are especially good at this. They’re sometimes brought into hospitals or nursing homes to help reduce patients’ stress and anxiety.

“Dogs are very present. If someone is struggling with something, they know how to sit there and be loving,” says Dr. Ann Berger, a physician and researcher at the NIH Clinical Center in Bethesda, Maryland. “Their attention is focused on the person all the time.”

Berger works with people who have cancer and terminal illnesses. She teaches them about mindfulness to help decrease stress and manage pain. “The foundations of mindfulness include attention, intention, compassion, and awareness,” Berger says.

“All of those things are things that animals bring to the table. People kind of have to learn it. Animals do this innately.”

Researchers are studying the safety of bringing animals into hospital settings because animals may expose people to more germs. A current study is looking at the safety of bringing dogs to visit children with cancer, Esposito says. Scientists will be testing the children’s hands to see if there are dangerous levels of germs transferred from the dog after the visit.

Dogs may also aid in the classroom.

One study found that dogs can help children with ADHD focus their attention.

Researchers enrolled two groups of children diagnosed with ADHD into 12-week group therapy sessions. The first group of kids read to a therapy dog once a week for 30 minutes.

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that looked like dogs. Kids who read to the real animals showed better social skills and more sharing, cooperation, and volunteering. They also had fewer behavioral problems.

Another study found that children with autism spectrum disorder were calmer while playing with guinea pigs in the classroom. When the children spent 10 minutes in a supervised group playtime with guinea pigs, their anxiety levels dropped. The children also had better social interactions and were more engaged with their peers. The researchers suggest that the animals offered unconditional acceptance, making them a calm comfort to the children.

“Animals can become a way of building a bridge for those social interactions,” Griffin says. He adds that researchers are trying to better understand these effects and whom they might help.

Animals may help you in other unexpected ways. A recent study showed that caring for fish helped teens with diabetes better manage their disease. Researchers had a group of teens with type 1 diabetes care for a pet fish twice a day by feeding and checking water levels. The caretaking routine also included changing the tank water each week. This was paired with the children reviewing their blood glucose (blood sugar) logs with parents.

Researchers tracked how consistently these teens checked their blood glucose.

Compared with teens that weren’t given a fish to care for, fish-keeping teens were more disciplined about checking their own blood glucose levels, which is essential for maintaining their health.

While pets may bring a wide range of health benefits, an animal may not work

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for everyone. Recent studies suggest that early exposure to pets may help protect young children from developing allergies and asthma. But for people who are allergic to certain animals, having pets in the home can do more harm than good.

Helping Each Other ets also bring new responsibilities.

Knowing how to care for and feed an animal is part of owning a pet. NIH/Mars funds studies looking into the effects of human-animal interactions for both the pet and the person.

Remember that animals can feel stressed and fatigued, too. It’s important for kids to be able to recognize signs of stress in their pet and know when not to approach. Animal bites can cause serious harm. “Dog bite prevention is certainly an issue parents need to consider, especially for young children who don’t always know the boundaries of what’s appropriate to do with a dog,” Esposito explains.

Researchers will continue to explore the many health effects of having a pet.

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SIA Yoga is Happening!

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here are three things we tend spine and how you can circumvent to loose with age; our muscle pain with proper alignment of bones strength, our vision and our to muscles, joints and tendons. Referability to walk and stand with con- ences concerning osteoarthritis and fidence. This is an interesting trio other joint issues let you know how the moves are that is all about working for your balance.

Balance bodies benefit. The is directly related class ends with a to our eye site and meditation. maintaining strong

By C.J. Walking with leg muscles. Suzi Mahler was introduced to Yoga as a Confidence is a direct benefit and you young teenager and it opened up a can witness the increase of grace and new world for her and brought balance ease after a few short sessions. Those to her life. She found her calling at a interested in taking a closer look at the young age and began sharing the many mechanics of our gate, and the imporbenefits of yoga to everyone willing to tance of strength and flexibility to stay steady on our feet as we move forward listen.

Her Chair Yoga Workshop are in years can find more advanced classes available at the Grey Bears campus on her website: SuziMahlers.com Advance classes provide inforwhere the chairs in the stand alone multi use room fill up quickly. Attendees mation about muscles with fascinating learn ways to increase balance and and easy to understand presentations. strength with simple movements, pos- This is when Suzi can take the time tural awareness, breathing exercises to explain individual structures and and meditation. The chairs are sturdy strong emphasis on how to keep our banquet chairs which insure comfort lower back in shape. There is fun to and encourage ease of movement for be experienced while strengthening this fun and informative class on active and stretching with Chair Yoga. For instance, The Feet as your Foundation aging and healthy posture.

This class brings awareness to your is a workshop that has been created

to help illustrate how our feet can influence other parts of our bodies.

“Chair Yoga is a way to make Yoga available to everyone” says Suzi Mahler and her smile radiates a big welcome. The new schedule times will be on the website below next week.

Be sure and make your decision and sign up early, as this is a popular class with participants aging from 55 up to

The 4th of July

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6. Baseball Giant and hall-of-famer 9. Strikebreaker 13. Give out 14. What’s old is new again, prefix 15. Money carrier 16. Floridian predator 17. Sin’s and cos’ partner 18. Don’t just stand there 19. *Salad ingredient at a barbecue 21. *One of thirteen in 1776 23. Knighthood designation 24. “____ your keep” 25. Aladdin, for short

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28. “The Nutcracker” outfit 30. Soft-boiled egg holder 35. Mark for omission 37. Torso 39. Salpae, sing.

40. Like a devoted fan 41. Bear Down Under 43. Mongolian desert 44. Honey wine, pl.

46. Russian monarch 47. Shakespeare’s “at another time” 48. *____ Continental Congress 50. Research facil.

52. One of Bo Peep’s flock 53. Smidgen 55. Three strikes 57. *Celebratory events on the 4th 61. *”The Star-Spangled Banner”

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10. Rugged rock 11. Fungal spore sacs 12. Between Phi and Kappa 15. Fork tips 20. Lorry in America 22. Old-fashioned “before” 24. Europe/Asia portmanteau 25. *One of 3 Presidents to die on July 4th DOWN 26. “Drove my chevy to 1. Go low, as in jeans the ____” 2. Show appreciation 27. Hipbone-related 3. Choir voice 29. Thomas the Engine’s 4. “____: The Saga of an warning American Family” 31. Lady nΘe Stefani 5. Gibraltar, e.g.

Joanne Angelina 6. On top of Germanotta 7. *Out-of-favor 32. Star Wars attacker beverage?

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67. Opposite of ecbatic 69. Step 70. ____ de Janeiro 71. Burnt ____ 72. ____ in captivity 73. Canine command 74. Like yellow polka dot bikini

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Call 911: First Responders are there to Help You!

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few shifts ago, as my crew and I were on duty at Aptos/La Selva Fire Station 2 in Rio Del Mar, we received a call around 4 a.m. for a citizen who had fallen in his house and was unable to get up off of the floor. We immediately responded and arrived at the residence within just a few minutes.

We were greeted at the front door by a woman named Lilly (not her real name) who very nicely explained to us that her husband was not hurt and simply needed assistance from the bathroom floor back to bed. The husband had a previous medical condition, which made it difficult for him to stand on his own.

When we met Jerry (not his real name), he was extremely embarrassed to have us there to help. We asked him how long ago he’d fallen and he answered that he had fallen at 10 p.m. the night before. Ten p.m. the night before! He said that his wife had attempted multiple times to help him, but they were simply unable to move him from the slippery bathroom floor.

Jerry and Lilly had tried for 6 hours to fix the situation on their own. When we asked why they waited so long to call 911 they answered: “We didn’t want to bother you guys, since we figured you had real emergencies to go to instead.”

We politely told them to please call 911 right away if Jerry were to end up on the floor again, it’s our job to come lend a helping hand! We quickly had Jerry up off the floor and back to bed. Unfortunately, because he had been on a cold floor for most of the night he was chilled to the bone

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

and feeling a little sore. But a few minutes later, he was feeling back to his normal self and very kindly offered thanks.

Believe it or not, there are many incidents where people just don’t know whether or not they should pick up the phone and call 911. Either they believe their situation isn’t a true emergency, or they’d rather not “bother” first responders of whose job it is to come help out, or they feel uncomfortable dialing 911 because they’ve never done it before.

How many times have you called 911?

Most of us go a lifetime and only call once or twice. When that moment arrives where you or your family needs help, please don’t hesitate! It’s OK to call 911. In Jerry’s case, if he had been on the floor during a cold winter’s night, he could have suffered a serious hypothermic event by lying on the floor for so long. What started out as a fairly minor incident could turn into a serious medical event.

So when should we call 911? I suppose that’s the big question. It really is very subjective. Many people interpret an “emergency” differently and will decide to call 911 based on different criteria. Our job as first responders is very subjective in that, on any given day, we can encounter some very complicated and dynamic situations.

We can eliminate some of the guesswork by simplifying things. Here are some of the basic situations when you should immediately pick up the phone and call 911: Fire ou see a fire of any size or kind break out. Even a small fire in your kitchen

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Call 911 right away – don’t hesitate!

Medical Problems ou (or someone around you) are having a medical issue. While medical issues vary in severity and complexity, call 911 anytime you feel uncomfortable handling the situation by yourself.

Our personnel are trained to the Paramedic level and will deliver advanced life support, along with American Medical Response and their team, to you in a timely fashion. In the case that the medical issue is simple or not serious, our team will assist you in making the best medical decisions for yourself or your loved ones.

If you are in doubt, and you witness what appears to be a medical emergency, please call 911 right away!

Vehicle Accidents ou witness a vehicle crash, or you are involved in one. It is critical to call 911 for any vehicle crash when you believe occupants may be injured or trapped.

Interestingly, there have been major incidents where 911 was not called right away. Many citizens who witnessed these events figured that someone else has already called 911 and didn’t want to duplicate efforts.

Please call anyway. If 911 has been called previously for the same incident, you might be able to provide key information for first responders that the initial caller didn’t include.

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property. This one is subjective as well, but our job in the Fire Service and public safety is inherently subjective.

Everyone views danger or threats a little differently and we each have our own unique perspectives that dictate the action we will (or won’t) take. As First Responders, we ask that everyone feel comfortable calling 911.

Our team’s mission is to protect life, property, and to assure that the community and its assets are safe. Don’t worry about bothering or inconveniencing first responders, they’ve sworn an oath to provide service when the call comes in, even if it’s 4 in the morning. You will see friendly faces show up at your door, ready to help.

Once again, our main focus is to offer the very best in public safety, service, and risk reduction to all who spend time or live in this great community. If you need help, or see a dangerous situation, please call 911. We love having the privilege to serve you! n ••• If you have any questions about how 911 works, or what kind of services First Responders provide, please visit www.Aptosfire.com or call 831-685-6690.

Capitola Fitness

Business Profile

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apitola Fitness, your neighborhood gym, is owned and run by Mike Bodge whose goal is to “make exercise enjoyable and enhance the quality of life outside the club.” Whether you have never exercised before or it’s been years since you last had, or it’s doctor’s orders, or you are a weekend athlete or a devotee to exercise, you will feel welcome at the club.

The staff of more than ten Personal Trainers and three Nutrition Specialists work together to provide you training options to meet your needs whatever they are. Mike says, “Having a top notch personal training department is a priority at the club.” Many of the trainers have additional certifications in Rehabilitation, Weight Loss and Management, Balance and Flexibility, Orthopedic Exercise, Senior Fitness, Functional Movement, and Cycling Coaching. The friendly and motivating trainers are excited to share their knowledge because healthy habits and fitness is their passion.

Whether you want to train on land,

in the water or a combination of both, this gym has the trainer for you. In addition to one-on-one sessions, several of the trainers offer small group training. It not only keeps the cost of training down while keeping the workouts very individual, but the camaraderie keep workouts fun. Said one client, “It’s great to be reminded that exercise is fun and beneficial at the same time.”

The Nutrition Department runs weight loss contests throughout the year to help keep people focused on their goals. They offer a variety of nutrition programs that include an evaluation of nutritional requirements, goal assessment and setting, an overview of lifestyle constraints, grocery store tours, lessons on meal prep and planning, travel tips-whatever you need to succeed.

The Class Schedule is varied with classes for all levels of fitness. For beginners and older exercisers, there is Qi gong, Tai Chi, Better Balance, Circuit Classes, Chair Yoga and both Silver Sneaker Classic and Circuit. For the more fit, there is Zumba,

Cardio Muscle, and Boomer Boot Camp.

For toning and stretching, they have Pilates, Yoga, and Cardio Barre. With daily Water Aerobics classes, there is something for everyone with many members taking time to lay poolside or relax in the hot tub, steam room and sauna.

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The class instructors try to format each class based on who is attending that day. Quickly assessing who is in class and what aspects of fitness need special attention, including variety, exercise modification, or a specific training goal.

This means you always get the most out of your time at the club.

All new regular memberships offer three Orientation Training Sessions to help you start out in the right direction.

After assessing your fitness level, past and present injuries, and your goals, trainers then recommend appropriate classes and design your workout routine.

Come by and check out Capitola Fitness! You will be surprised at how much is happening at your neighborhood club.

Insiders exclaim: “It’s a gem of a fitness club!” and “The level of service provided customers is stellar!”

The team at Capitola Fitness led by Mike Bodge, believe in the quality of their product and know you will love it there.

Therefore, they offer a 100% money back guarantee. If you are not satisfied with their facility within the first seven days of joining, they’ll give you all of your money back and wish you well.

Please call (831) 475-1500 and make an appointment to see the club and go over your personal fitness needs and goals! n ••• Capitola Fitness 816 Bay Ave, Capitola.

Club Hours: Mon-Thur: 5:30 am to 9 pm Fri: 5:30 am to 8 pm Sat: 7 am to 8 pm Sun: 8 am to 8 pm

Community Calendar

Event Calendar Monday July 9

SimpleSTEPS for Starting Your Business

6:30 - 8:30 p.m., Capitola City Hall, Community Room 420 Capitola Ave., Capitola CORE workshop is designed to help new and early-stage businesses by presenting a broad overview of the issues that may impact their success or failure, such as: • Start-up Myths • Critical Factors to Success • Business Opportunities • Marketing • Structure, DBA, Licenses, Insurance • Record Keeping & Taxes • The Goal • Cash Needs & Sources • Business Plans • Next Steps, Seating is limited.

Pre-registration is suggested.

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spouses, siblings, children, longtime friends, and employers.

If someone’s addiction is affecting you, first you must help yourself.

Nar-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.

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.

Ongoing Events Weekdays

2:30 - 4 p.m., Christ Lutheran Church, 10707 Soquel Drive, Aptos ed by Dr. Pat Hanson author of Invisible Grandparents: Leave a Legacy of Love Whether You Can Be There or Not this will be a safe structured environment for sharing stories if you so choose, and learning healthy ways to deal with separation from anyone.

Co-sponsored by Alienated Grandparents Anonymous www.AGA-FL. org a national organization that provide information and support to grandparents who feel alienated or estranged to their grandchildren.

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

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More info www.casaof santacruz. org or call (831) 761-2956 XT.102 •••

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Pajaro Valley Toastmasters

6-7 p.m. Old City Council Chamber, 250 Main Street, Watsonville ome join a dynamic, supportive group of people Nar-Anon Santa Cruzat all levels of experience from Greater Bay Area (GBA) beginners to more advanced.

We’re here to help you discover of Northern California ddiction is a family disease. your voice and share it effectively.

It affects the relationships of Everyone is welcome! those close to the addict: parents, For more info: (831) 663-1628 or (831)783-8047.

Announcements

Invisible/Alienated Grandparents Support Group

CASA Orientations to Become Mondays & Tuesdays WomenCARE ARM-in-ARM Advocates for Children 12:30 - 2 p.m.

First Mondays: 2-3 p.m., in Watsonville Second Tuesdays: 5:30-7 p.m.

Bargetto Winery in Capitola Art & Wine Festival Third Wednesdays: 5:30-7 p.m.

11 a.m. – 5 p.m. in Watsonville ree admission • Wine Tasting Third Thursdays: 2-3 p.m. with purchase of $10 Festival in Santa Cruz Glass. Live Music 30+ Local Third Fridays: 12-1 p.m.

Artists and Food Vendors Wood Fired Pizza available for purchase. in Aptos Website: www.bargetto.com Phone: 831-475-2258 x 10

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Church, 95 Alta Vista Avenue, Watsonville (Adam Dan Hall in back of the church) ar-Anon is a twelve step support group for families Business Debtors Anonymous and friends of addicts. There are 5:15-6:30pm, Calvary Episcopal no dues or fees to join. Just come Church, Parish Hall, 532 Center to a meeting. You will hear others, Street, Santa Cruz. who are going through similar e specifically focus on recovering from debting on problems, talk about how they cope and find recovery. one’s business.

For more information: 831-425-3272. To locate additional times and locations of meetings, and to learn Overeaters Anonymous more about Nar-Anon, please go 6:30-7:30pm Christ Lutheran to our website at www.nar-anon.

Church, 10707 Soquel Dr. Aptos org or call 831-200-3756. o you have a problem with food? Come Join us for a Second Wednesdays friendly free 12-step support group with the solution group Santa Cruz Sons in Retirement with the solution. Teens and adults Monthly Meeting welcome. Includes compulsive Noon, Elks Lodge at 150 Jewell St. overeating, anorexia and bulimia. his statewide group of retired Located in the Gazebo Room. men invites you to be our Call 831-429-7906 if you have guest at our monthly luncheon. any questions You’ll meet kindred spirits, have a fine lunch and learn something Tuesdays & Thursdays new from a top notch guest speaker.

Orientations to Become Cost: $18. RSVP at 479-7096

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6 pm, 65 Nielson Street #121 Watsonville CA 95076 with advanced, recurrent and ASA volunteer Advocates metastatic cancers. Meets weekly receive 35 hours of specialized Mondays & Tuesdays, with a separate meeting every First and training. Court appointed special advocates are everyday people Third Tuesday every month.

Registration required. Call 457- that, with just a few hours a week 2273 for more information and to can have a lifetime of impact for a child who has been abused or register. No cost to attend. neglected. www.womencaresantacruz.org If you would like to participate in the next Advocate training Mondays & Wednesdays contact cita@casaofsantacruz.org or (831) 761-2956 Alzheimer’s Association lzheimer’s Association has free support groups for family Wednesdays caregivers at 1777-A Capitola road In Praise of Poetry 2nd & 4th Mondays 2-3:30pm Feb. 28 thru Mar. 28 facilitated by Jill Ginghofer, 1st & 3rd Wednesdays 5:30-7pm 5:30 pm to 7 pm, Capitola Comfacilitated by Francie Newfield & munity Center, 4400 Jade Street, Capitola Kathleen McBurney. n this invigorating class you’ll Call 800 272 3900 for more explore and write several forms of information. poetry. From Acrostic to Haiku; from Ode to Triolet — and a few more Tuesdays — you’ll have fun while learning and creating. Gain exposure to Writing/Discussion Meeting 6:30-7:30 p.m., Christ Lutheran new poets, forms, and styles, while unearthing your own voice. This Church, Gazebo Room, 10707 Soquel Dr., Aptos, CA 95003 (At inspiring class is for anyone with an interest in poetry. Novices as well Hwy One and Freedom Blvd) as seasoned poets will find the class o you have a problem with enriching and fruitful. food? Please check out our Telephone FMI: (831) 475-6115 free, friendly 12-Step support group with the solution. All teens and adults welcome!

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Wellness on the Cancer Journey 11-12:30 pm, Old Soquel Plaza earn how to safely support your body and emotions through the journey of Cancer — from diagnosis to softening the impact of chemo, radiation, and recovering well from surgery.

We’ll address nausea, low energy, weakness, digestion, immune support, grief, stress and more.

Feel free to bring your partner or care team to this free class. Please come fed; water is available.

Limited Seats. Please register all attendees on Eventbrite — Wellness on the Cancer Journey or call 831-254-3270 to RSVP. Address given upon registration receipt.

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6:30-8 p.m., Aptos Fire Station, 6934 Soquel Drive, Aptos he Santa Cruz/Monterey Bay Branch of CHADD hosts monthly support group meetings for anyone who would like to learn more about ADHD or has questions or concerns. Come share with those who understand.

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group for adults with ADHD, spouses, partners of someone with ADHD meets fourth Wednesdays of every month.

Contact: Judy Brenis, jbbrenis@ comcast.net, or call 831-818-9619.

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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 10:00 a.m., 2121 41st Avenue, grief support group for adults Suite 209, Capitola grieving the death of a family eremy Geels, a local Edward member or a friend. This group Jones financial advisor, hosts is a place where you can share a monthly coffee club for local stories, learn tools for coping, advisors to talk about the industry and receive support from people who care. and recent market updates.

“I look forward to keeping indi- For more information, please call vidual investors informed about (831) 430-3000. the current market and economy, First Fridays each month as well as have fun and get to Friday Shakespeare Club know some of my neighbors,” 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Peace he said.

Seating may be limited. To reserve United Church of Christ at 900 High Street, Santa Cruz a seat, call Sharon Smith at urious about Shakespeare?

831-462-8242.

The Friday Shakespeare Last Wednesdays Each Month Club members discuss the life, times, and influence of William Santa Cruz County Prostate Shakespeare.

Cancer Support Group For information, call 831-6847-9 p.m., Katz Cancer Resource 2832, or go to fridayshakespeare.

Center, 3150 Mission Drive, SC org or facebook.com/fridayshakeanta Cruz County Prostate speare.

Cancer Support Group has been an active group for over 20 years Friday Shakespeare Club in the community.

First meeting of 2018 will be of Santa Cruz February 28th.

10 am - noon, Peace United Church, 909 High Street his is the oldest women’s Thursdays in Santa Cruz. The San Lorenzo Community Band clubclub meets to study the life, Practice Sessions works and times of William 7:30-9 p.m., San Lorenzo Valley Shakespeare. Members share group readings and insights, High School Band Room (F-1) discuss history, and universal he San Lorenzo Valley found in his plays and Community Band meets every themes writings.

Thursday at SLV High School.

For more information please Dues are $30 a semester. You must call 831-684-2832 read music.

Call Teresa at 336-8637.

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Second and Fourth Thursdays 9:05 a.m.-10:15 a.m., Sutter

Cabrillo Host Lions Club Meetings

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Maternity & Surgery Center, 2900 Chanticleer Ave., Santa Cruz vereaters Anonymous is a Free, Friendly 12-Step group for those who have a problem with food.

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Announcements Register for Aptos 4th of July Parade

Arts and Entertainment

Guild of America, holds regular Last Thursdays each month meetings open to the public each Monthly Argentine Tango at Star month. No admission fees.

Bene Italian/Argentine Restarante

4:30pm-9:30pm, Star Bene Italian/Argentene Restarante, 21245 East Cliff Dr. arade participants and vendors BINGO his is a night for true “Social wanted! The “Worlds shortest 6:30 p.m. Santa Cruz Elks Lodge, Tango.” Order a wonderful parade” on 4th of July in Aptos is 150 Jewell St. meal from the Star Bene Argentine osted by Soquel Sports ready to take parade entries and Foundation. Buy-In $15. Full Menu, (or their well known italian vendors for the Party in the Park. snack bar available. First Tuesday menu), and enjoy the ambiance of We are expecting an amazing of each month is special $25 buy in Argentina and join us in a social turnout and want to invite all of tango dance to music from the (up to five packs). Join us!

Santa Cruz County to take part.

Golden Age of Tango. www.soquelsports.com Parade entries can include but Private instruction and classes by are not limited to: Classic/antique arrangement. For more information, vehicles, floats, bands, walkers, Wednesdays call Michael (831) 239-2247. dancers, dogs, etc. We are also Peninsula Banjo Band looking for vendors for the Party in 7:00 - 8:30 p.m., Harry’s Hofbrau, First Fridays each month the Park for those who sell jewelry, 390 Saratoga Ave, San Jose flowers, clothes, children’s toys, orty-seven years of performing First Friday Art Tour in the Bay Area, over 250 art, photography, activities, and he First Friday Art Tour is a popular tunes. Come see our food more.

Santa Cruz Institute of Conband for Free in Sunnyvale Every temporary Arts event, managed in Please find registration forms at aptoschamber.com, email jen- Wednesday. No cover. conjunction with the participating nifer@aptoschamber.com, or come Contact Lee McLaughlin, Booking art venues. The event takes place Agent, at 408-993-BAND (2263) into our office M-F, 9-4 at 7605-A year-round and illuminates some for information about booking Old Dominion Court, Aptos. of the most talented local artists the band for Non-profit events Please call the Aptos Chamber of from local galleries. (donations are tax deductible).

Commerce for more information To find out where to participate www.PeninsulaBanjoBand.org 831-688-1467. in a First Friday art tour, visit firstfridaysantacruz.com (Most In Praise of Poetry galleries are open 12-9 pm for Ageless Art Project 5:30pm to 7pm Feb 28-Mar 28 First Friday viewings.) geless Art is seeking volunCapitola Community Center, 4400 teers to facilitate art groups Jade Street, Capitola for seniors living in residential Fridays thru Sundays oin this invigorating class care facility. Our Volunteers guide where you’ll explore and write Plein Air Watercolor Paintings residents through the creative several forms of poetry. From Exhibition processes of painting, drawing Acrostic to Haiku—from Ode to Noon-10 p.m., Mutari Chocolate or crafting. As a volunteer you Triolet—and a few other poetic House and Factory, 504 Front will have the pleasure of seeing forms—you’ll have fun while Street, Santa Cruz residents experience meaningful learning and creating. We’ll look ptos Artist David Pfost’s plein air feelings of pride and self-worth at work by experienced poets and watercolor paintings of Santa Cruz when completing their own art. discover how to put some of their County landscapes are on exhibit.

To become an Ageless Art techniques and craft elements into Exhibit open until the end of volunteer call 831-459-8917 practice. Gain exposure to new December. ext.208 or visit Ageless Art at poets, forms, and styles, while www.fsa-cc.org unearthing your own voice. This

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Weather Permitting!

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

Third Sunday of Every Month

Science Sunday

Starts at 1 p.m., 100 Shaffer Road, Santa Cruz, 95060 eymour Marine Discovery Center presents a public lecture from a marine scientist the third Sunday of every month. Topics are presented in an entertaining and easyto-understand format, with up-to-date photos, video, and discussion.

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57th Annual Worlds Shortest Parade in Aptos

Pancake Breakfast: 7 – 10 a.m. ocated at burger.Aptos across from Safeway. ~~~ World’s Shortest Parade: 10 a.m.

– 12 noon egins at Wells Fargo (7701 Soquel Drive) and ends at the Bay View Hotel.

Parade and Breakfast hosted by the Aptos Chamber of Commerce. ~~~ Party in the Park! 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Aptos Village Park, 100 Aptos Creek Rd Second Saturdays Each Month amily fun day! Something for inspiring class is for anyone with the whole family: kids games, 2nd Saturday on the Farm Volunteers Needed for the an interest in poetry. Novices as face painting, pony rides, zorbs, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Ag History Monterey Symphony well as seasoned poets will find the Project Center at the Santa Cruz food trucks, caterers, and special he Monterey Symphony is class enriching and fruitful. guest artist EXTRA LARGE! County Fairgrounds seeking volunteers. If you love Register at: https://apm.active oin us every 2nd Saturday music and want to be involved, communities.com/capitola Boulder Creek 4th of July on the Farm for free family please call (831) 646-8511 or visit recreation/Activity_Search/ activities.

Each month we select Parade www.montereysymphony.org for in-praise-of-poetry/6488 a new theme to highlight hisAnnual pancake breakfast at the more information. torical agriculture with games, Boulder Creek Firehouse Thursdays activities, and demonstrations 7:00 a.m.-noon Cabrillo Youth Strings/ Lucky Steppers Modern that relate. arade Starts 10 a.m. on Suzuki Music Program We often have guest appearHighway 9 from Scarborough Square Dance new entry-level String ances from farm animals like 6:30 pm, La Selva Beach Lumber to Railroad Avenue • July Orchestra class 4th- 6th Grade Clubhouse, 314 Estrella Ave., La llamas, draft horses, sheep, goats, 4th BBQ Junction Park 12 – 5 p.m.– Beginning Strings for violin, viola Selva Beach, CA 95076 chickens, rabbits, and more! You Pan for Gold – Live Music – Beer and cello will be offered on Fridays, t’s fun and easy to do! are sure to find something fun & Wine Friendship put to music; family and entertaining for the whole 4pm-5:15pm. Students must friendly. Class takes place every family. provide their own instruments.

Thursday Night at our new home Check our website and Facebook Spirit of Watsonville For more information contact 4th of July Parade/ in La Selva Beach! (Take Mar Nancy Kvam: Cabrillo Youth page for more details. FREE City’s 116th Birthday Strings (831) 479-6101 or (831) Monte off of Hwy 1, turns into Playa Blvd., turn right on Estrella) New Start Time! Parade Steps 426-6443.

For more information, contact Second Sundays Each Month off at 12 Noon Sue Harris or Don Benson at Downtown Santa Cruz elebrate Independence (831) 726-7053 or e-mail at Antique Street Fair Day and Watsonville’s caller4u@att.net.

9 a.m.-5 p.m., Lincoln St. 166th Birthday! The parade (Between Pacific and Cedar) proceeds down Main St. from Friendship Put to Music! he “Original” Downtown St. Patrick’s Church to First Third Monday each month 6:30 p.m., New Hall, La Selva Beach Antique Faire is back! Vendors Street. Thousands of spectators Stitchers By The Sea Meetings Club House, 3124 Estrella Ave. offer an eclectic blend of antiques line the route five to six people lasses every Thursday night. For and unique items. Come and 7 p.m., Volunteer Center of Santa deep. Those wanting a front row more information call Sue Harris Cruz, 1740 17th Ave., 95062 check it out! Browse through seat, place their chairs along the or Don Benson (831) 726-7053 or titchers-by-the-Sea, the local a wide assortment of treasures route early in the morning of the email at caller4u@att.net chapter of the Embroiderers’ including books and photographs, parade date. n

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Your July Horoscope Times Publishing Group, Inc. Leo (July 23-Aug. 23)

You start July on top of the world. Few things can touch you, but you have less to do. You have a lot to look forward to once this temporary yield sign is removed, though. Potential crises arise mid-month. Adaptability will be important; the more open to solutions you are, the easier it will be to get out of any jams. Late in the months you feel more comfortable in your own skin; there’s really no limit to what you can do, which is bad news for your competition but good news for everyone on your good side!

Virgo (Aug. 24-Sep. 22)

Tension is in the air the first week of the month. You may not mean to be argumentative, but people’s strong reactions are evidence that you could be taking things a bit too far. Keep your emotions in check mid-month, even more than usual. You aren’t the most demonstrative person, but you show people how much you care about them with your actions. Late in July, you’re forced to deal with unexpected changes. You aren’t that shaken, but you don’t like to stray too far outside your comfort zone. Keep an open mind as you navigate the new and changing landscape.

Libra (Sep. 23-Oct. 23)

You have very particular wants and needs when it comes to love, but you’ll have to be careful not to be overly critical early in the month. No one likes to feel as though they’re being constantly evaluated. Mid-July turns your attention toward anything unique and different, and you’ll want to try all kinds of new things in relation to love and finances. Expect the unexpected and don’t be afraid to branch out into new and unexplored areas! Late in the month you may find yourself more gullible than usual, which could land you in some embarrassing situations. How you look to others isn’t the most crucial thing; but still, you’d rather not come across as an easy mark.

Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22)

You feel the need to have the last word as July begins, but you can learn quite a bit by remaining quiet and listening to other people’s thoughts and opinions. Your stubbornness continues to reign mid-month, causing you to lean towards self-destructive behavior. You have the resources you need to rise above your greatest faults, but your pride may prevent you from getting the help you need. Find a way to put your ego in the back seat and let humility take control of the wheel. Aggression grows as the month comes to a close, but if you channel it constructively you can be unbeatable. It won’t be easy, look for short challenges, rather than something long-term.

Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21)

Good fortune is upon you as the month begins. It feels like the breaks are going your way, and while enjoying the happy energy is tempting, you’ll get further by applying some hard work to the equation. Later in the month you find a need for interaction. Your emotional well-being depends on how much mental and physical stimulation you get. As July comes to a close, you’re reminded that life is one big circle, and when one cycle ends, another begins. Whatever life throws your way, hold on to as much optimism as you can manage.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 20)

Spend your downtime wisely as you feel a lethargy early in the month, devising strategies and methods that will help you increase productivity once things are up and running at a normal pace. Deeply personal issues will come to the forefront mid-July, and your heightened sensitivity could cause you to take things out of context. Surround yourself with loved ones who clearly have your best interests at heart. Late in the month you know what you want and how to get it.

Some may or may not offer help, but do you really need it anyway?

Aquarius (Jan 21-Feb. 18)

A hazy shadow is cast on your personal goals and plans early in July. Since you frequently just work on parts of a project, this indecisive energy feels right. But don’t let yourself be distracted or procrastinate for too long or you could miss out on something meaningful. Mid-month brings a strange newness into your life. You’re up for just about anything (especially romantically), and you can’t wait to try the next new thing. Late in the month conflict comes when you and a partner, friend or co-worker can’t come to terms with how to do a thing. You’re usually open-minded and flexible, but that doesn’t mean you’re a pushover.

Pisces (Feb. 19-Mar. 20)

You’re feeling a self-promoting vibe early in the month. What talents are you keeping to yourself that you should be showing off to the world? Put yourself out there and see what happens.

You’re more outgoing than usual mid-month, which can benefit all areas of your life. You’re usually content to follow the leader, but not now! It’s about time you let your amazing ideas be heard. As July comes to a close, you truly try to put yourself in other people’s shoes. You may not know exactly what they’re going through, but you’re willing to help them in any way you can.

Aries (March 21-April 20)

Be aware of some anger and resentment stewing as the month begins. You aren’t ever afraid to say what’s on your mind, but your forwardness can upset others who’d rather avoid confrontation.

Your aggression continues to assert itself mid-July, but the focus this time is on competition and how you stack up against others. You’re determined to come out on top no matter what, but the ends don’t always justify the means. As the month comes to a close, aggression turns to passion in a current relationship or ignites sparks with someone new, but, as always, there are potential complications to be aware of. Just because you feel a strong attraction to someone doesn’t mean you should necessarily act on it, right?!

Taurus (April 21-May 21)

Your love and money trains take a trip through Practicalville as July begins. There are no over-the-top gestures or get-rich-quick schemes to look forward to, but there is also very little negative drama to get caught up in either. Long-term investments are your focus mid-month.

Finding secure places to grow your cash and strategizing ways to make love last are at the top of your to-do list. Later in the month you may put too much faith or hope into a person or project, which could end in embarrassment and/or awkwardness when it doesn’t work out.

The trick is to remain hopeful without becoming jaded, which is tough to pull off.

Gemini (May 22-June 21)

You find yourself on the offensive early in the month, taking issue with other people’s opinions and statements. You love a good verbal brawl, but keep in mind that not everyone else wants to debate things as much as you do. Mid-month finds you over-excited as a bunch of new ideas stream through your mind. Isn’t it nice to have so many options that you aren’t sure which one to start first? As July comes to a close, you’ll need to get creative when closing out old accounts, finishing projects, or trying to reach deadlines on time. When your original agenda doesn’t pan out, time to switch over to Plan B.

Cancer (June 22-July 22)

The month begins by providing you amazing opportunities, but instead of shouting your good news to the world, you whisper it to a friend, knowing timing is everything! You shift your full attention mid-July to your home life and the people closest to you. Bringing security to those areas is your goal, and you’re committed to doing what it takes to overcome obstacles that are in the way of your domestic happiness. Opportunities continue to come forward at the end of July. Be ready to keep an open mind; something that doesn’t sound good when you first hear it will grow on you. Say yes.

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Seniors are struggling to stay in the homes they own with an overall rising cost of living. Santa Cruz County is no exception.

There is no question that housing costs in Santa Cruz County are one of the biggest challenges facing our residents. It’s common to hear stories about people working multiple jobs to pay rent, seniors struggling to stay in their homes or kids and grandkids growing up here just to move away after high school or college to find less expensive housing.

We’ve also seen an increase in the number of vacation rentals and second homes limiting overall housing stock and putting additional price pressure on local residents.

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to design, permit and construct accessory dwelling unit, which can be a more affordable housing option for Santa Cruz County families.

Additionally, the Board of Supervisors recently reduced permitting fees, streamlined the permit process and created a forgivable loan program (that could cover the cost of fees and even construction in some cases) for units that are deed restricted affordable housing units.

Put simply, it’s now cheaper, easier and faster to build an ADU in the unincorporated area.

ADUs, sometimes called granny units or companion units, are one of the quickest and easiest ways to increase the affordable housing stock in our area. For parents looking to age in place in their homes, they can construct an ADU to live in while providing the main house to their family.

For people looking to obtain some income while renting a unit that is affordable by design (meaning the rents are generally lower than apartment complexes or condos of similar size) an ADU provides options that meet both of these needs.

The Board of Supervisors put in rules to prevent these ADUs from becoming short-term rentals (vacation rentals) so that these new units would really provide for a new long-term rental option for people in our community.

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an overview of recently revised regulations designed to make it easier to build ADUs, a cost and cash flow estimator, guides and FAQs about design, construction and financing, and more. It also includes a mapping tool allowing property owners to instantaneously determine if their property can have an ADU and the maximum allowed size.

Financial assistance to build an ADU is available under two new programs. The County is making up to $40,000 available as a forgivable loan to applicants who agree to make their ADU affordable to those making up to 80 percent of area median income for a period of 20 years.

Through the “My House My Home” program , the County has also partnered with Habitat for Humanity Monterey Bay and Senior Network Services to assist low-income seniors interested in building ADUs to create extra income and remain in their homes.

The ADU toolkit is designed to give residents curious about ADUs easy answers to the County’s simplified and streamlined construction process. Under the new program, most residential lots in the unincorporated area with an existing single-family home are potentially eligible for an ADU. The County has also created simplified, downloadable guides on ADU Basics, an ADU Design Guide, and an ADU Financing Guide. Collectively, the guides provide answers to many common questions without requiring a trip to the County’s Planning Department. n ••• As always, if you have questions please feel free to reach out to me at 454-2200.

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