Capitola Soquel Times: April 2019

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Live Your Dream Award Winners

Soroptimist International (SI) of Capitola-by-the-Sea recently honored three Santa Cruz County women with Live Your Dream awards at ceremonies at the Community Foundation in Aptos.

The 2019 winners are Fidela Curiel and Jamie Sekoch, both of Santa Cruz and Nicole Banuelos of Aptos.

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Survey Identifies Need to Provide More Aid

Two Villages, One New Library If it takes a village to raise a child, it’s likely going to take two villages, Capitola and Soquel, to raise a new library building on the corner of Clares and Wharf Roads in Capitola.

In 2016, 70% of county voters approved Measure S, a ‘bricks and mortar’ bond measure, to provide funds

to construct new and remodel existing buildings in the Santa Cruz Public Library system. The Capitola branch, a set of six mobile units installed as a ‘temporary’ structure about 18 years ago was slated for a new building. ... continues on page 4

A new report released by the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office and The Hope Center for College, Community, and Justice, 7 in 10 students responding to the survey experienced food and/or housing insecurity ...

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Community News 2019 Live Your Dream Award Winners Survey Identifies Need to Provide More Aid: Cabrillo Students Identify Housing and Food Insecurity as Top Issues • Nissan Dealership Project Stopped Capitola Community Events: April 2019 • Lynda Leigh wins CASA Cesar E. Chavez Award Santa Cruz Jewish Film Festival 2019 • Fourth Annual Micro-Business Summit Spring Bark Adoption Special: Half Price on All Puppy & Dog Adoptions at Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter • East Cliff and Third Avenue Storm Repair Project Cabrillo Stage Summer Festival Season • Santa Cruz Weird • Help Rebrand Santa Cruz County’s Mobile App • ‘Saving Water’ Video Contest • Cabrillo Youth Strings • Penniman Landscape Paintings Exhibition Market Match at SC Farmer’s Markets Why can’t you swim?, By Jim Booth Three Locals Earn Prizes at Rotary Speech Contest City of Santa Cruz Changes Rules for Accessory Dwelling Units Live Like Coco Hosts Spring Fun Run • First Friday at the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History County Wins Ruling in RTC Lawsuit: Judge Denies Petition by Greenway to Delay Rail Line Repair The Mystery of Two Sunken Ships, By Kevin Painchaud • Volunteers Needed to Help Children in Foster Care Dealing With Estrangement From Your Progeny

Kids Camp 16 Camp Trends

Local Sports 20 Mid-County High School Scoreboard

Business Profile 22 Central Home Supply: Santa Cruz County’s Largest and Friendliest Landscape and Building Supply, By Edita McQuary

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“New Library” from page 1 Unfortunately, the share of Measure S funds ($8M) for this branch was insufficient to cover the estimated construction costs of about $13M. There was a need to raise additional funds from the two villages. Over the last 18 months and continuing throughout the construction phase of the building, a capital campaign committee headed by Gayle Ortiz has been soliciting donations to help with the costs of constructing and furnishing this new branch library.

In addition to many generous individual donors, it’s no surprise that several business owners have already made major contributions to the capital campaign. For Mike Termini of Triad Electric the decision was simple. It’s about the community needing a vibrant library. Mike understands the value of a new 21st century facility. He said, “As a local business owner I have always felt the overall health of the community goes far beyond commerce. It includes education, recreation and intellectual curiosity. Anyone who thinks libraries are obsolete has obviously not visited one in many years.”

The importance of community and of giving back was underscored by Gayle Ortiz of Gayle’s Bakery & Rosticceria who explained why she and her husband Joe are such ardent supporters of the new library in Capitola. “One of the reasons I love having a business in Capitola is the support we receive from our community. It’s important to me to share my business success with our community and there’s no better way than showing Capitolans we at Gayle’s support our library.”

For Ben Ow the decision to contribute to the new building was about

Early design for new library exterior.

community and also about the Ow Family’s deep roots in Capitola. Ben said, “My family and I are proud to be Capitola community members for more than 50 years and we are honored to be sponsors of the new Capitola library.

As co-founders of the former Capitola Book Cafe, we are passionate about reading and books and we believe the new Capitola library will be a landmark community gathering place that facilitates learning, education, and the arts for generations to come.”

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Another significant donor to the capital campaign, Marc Monte, felt as strongly about the importance of the new library as did the other major donors. Monte, a life-long reader, also touched on community values and family ties as the motivation for his generosity.

“As a local business person, I understand the importance of libraries to help build a stronger community, expand our cultural capacity, and ultimately spark our next generation of leaders,” Monte said. “With my family’s long history of supporting our area’s youth, I am honored at the opportunity to sponsor the Children’s Wing of the new Capitola Library, a perfect way to support the development of a love of reading.”

People care about good libraries. If that were not true, Measure S and the library tax measures before S would not have received the high levels of voter support that we have come to expect in Santa Cruz County. The new Capitola Library has benefited from voter support and also from gifts offered by the people of the two villages. The goal now is to be sure that something very special is built on the site where six mobile units served as the Capitola library for 18 years. n ••• For the full list of donors to date, go to https://capitolalibraryfriends.org/donate Cover Photo: Preperations for the Ground Breaking ceremony for the new library.

COMMUNITY NEWS

2019 Live Your Dream Award Winners S oroptimist International (SI) of Capitola-by-the-Sea recently honored three Santa Cruz County women with Live Your Dream awards at ceremonies at the Community Foundation in Aptos.

The 2019 winners are Fidela Curiel and Jamie Sekoch, both of Santa Cruz and Nicole Banuelos of Aptos.

“These women overcame significant challenges to achieve their educational goals in order to provide for themselves and their children and be productive members of society,” said SI of Capitola president, Paige Rexrode.

“We’re extremely proud of all of them and encourage them to continue to pursue their dreams.”

The awards are given to women who are enrolled in a vocational/skills training program, or an undergraduate degree program, and are the primary financial support of their families. The winners each received a $2,000 cash award as well as certificates of achievement and letters of congratulation from their local elected officials.

Soroptimist, a coined Latin phrase meaning Best for Women, is a global vol-

unteer organization working to improve the lives of women and girls through programs leading to social and economic empowerment.

and I will never be homeless again, and I will be able to provide him with everything he needs as well as deserves.”

want to show my children that anything is possible, and nothing can stop them from living their dreams.”

Fidela Curiel

Nicole Banuelos

Aptos icole Banuelos was born into a poor family of drug addicts and abusers and only remembers visiting her father, who was eventually murdered in prison, in jails and prisons. Banuelos was subjected to sexual, physical and verbal abuse throughout her Nicole Banuelos childhood, all of which replaced her selfconfidence with self-hatred and despair.

In spite of that, she excelled in math and science, graduated from high school and enrolled in college and was on her path to fulfill her dream of attending medical school. Her past pain and suffering were not over, however. A classmate she encountered turned out to be a serial sexual predator, who kidnapped, assaulted and raped her. During the horrible ordeal, however, she had the wherewithal to coax him to tell her about his past victims and details about those crimes while she secretly recorded them on her phone. Eventually, she was rescued when a witness saw her being dragged into an RV and alerted the police. More than a year later, with the help of the recorded confessions, the man was convicted and sentenced to life in prison without parole.

Not surprisingly, those events resulted in significant PTSD, but she persevered and went back to school to continue her studies. By that time, she also had an infant son and was pregnant with her second child.

“I am motivated to live out my dreams and go to medical school,” she wrote. “I

Jamie Sekoch

Santa Cruz idela grew up in the foster care system and, unfortunately, was not given the support she was promised or needed.

That eventually led to homelessness and life on the street. But when she learned that she was to become a mother she began doing everything she Fidela Curiel could to leave her past life behind and work toward the one that she wants for herself and her son. Winning this award has increased her sense of selfworth. Knowing there are people who care about her and are willing to assist her in achieving her goal of becoming a nurse means everything.

“I want to work in the hospital because I know that with a proper degree in nursing I can work at the hospital with great hours and still have time to be a mom to my little one,” she wrote in her application. “I also know that with a nursing degree my son

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Santa Cruz oing to jail for 45 days for minor offenses and failure to appear in court to answer those charges was Jamie Sekoch’s chance to start over. In jail, she was able to safely flee a very abusive relationship and leave other dangerous and life-threatening expeJamie Sekoch riences and people behind. Additionally, she safely detoxed, got clean and sober for the first time in five years and learned that she was six months pregnant.

Within four days of being released from jail, she learned about a shelter, and 24 hours later was in a safe, warm bed.

But her trials were not over as she was required to move four different times in a year to stay safe. Undeterred, she enrolled in classes at Cabrillo College when her son was two months old, and is now preparing to transfer to UCSC to major in Community Studies. Having gone through her own struggles with trafficking, her ultimate dream is to open a safe house for child sex trafficking victims.

“I know exactly what these victims need and I want to help heal their lives and show them it is possible to become beautiful successful people, and live the life they deserve,” she wrote in her application essay. n ••• For more information, or to become a member, visit the SI Capitola website at www. best4women.org or contact SI Capitola at info@ best4women.org.

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Survey Identifies Need to Provide More Aid

Cabrillo Students Identify Housing and Food Insecurity as Top Issues

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ccording to a new report released by the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office and The Hope Center for College, Community, and Justice, 7 in 10 students responding to the survey experienced food insecurity or housing insecurity or homelessness during the previous year.

The California Community College #RealCollege Survey evaluated access to affordable food and housing at 57 schools in the California Community College system in the fall of 2016 and 2018. The #RealCollege Survey finds stark variation across regions with food insecurity at California community colleges ranging from 38% to 59% across regions while rates of homelessness vary by region from approximately 15% to 24%.

In Cabrillo College’s Region B, which is comprised of the East Bay, Mid-Peninsula, North Bay, Santa Cruz/Monterey and Silicon Valley, 59% of the student respondents experience housing insecurity and 20% experience homelessness,

while 43% experience food insecurity.

“Homelessness and poverty are structural problems that confront many of our students on a daily basis,” said Matt Wetstein, Superintendent/President of Cabrillo College and one of 14 CEO’s participating on the statewide Affordability, Food & Housing Access Taskforce. “The data from this survey document how widespread these challenges are, especially in a region like Santa Cruz County where housing affordability is a critical issue.”

There are also sizable racial/ethnic disparities in basic needs insecurity among California community college students. The report highlights rates of food insecurity among students identifying as African American or Black, American Indian, or Alaskan Native exceeding 60% - a rate 10 percentage points higher than rates for Hispanic or Latin students,

and almost 20 percentage points higher than rates for students identifying as White or Caucasian.

“California Community College trustees are committed to identifying multi-pronged, targeted approaches to the housing, food, and affordability challenges confronting our students,” said Trustee Jim Moreno, Chair of the California Community College League Board and Trustee at Coast Community College District.

The #RealCollege Survey highlights the need for financial aid reform at the community college level, one of the recommendations put forward by the Community College League of California’s Affordability, Food & Housing Access Taskforce. The Taskforce is supporting Senate Bill 291introduced by state Sen. Connie M. Levya (D-Chino), a bill sponsored by the California Community College Board of Governors and co-sponsored by the Community College League of California,

Nissan Dealership Project Stopped

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Superior Court judge decided to set aside the County’s approval of a proposed Nissan auto dealership at 41st Avenue and Soquel Drive because the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) was flawed.

Judge Paul Burdick ruled, on March 8, that the EIR failed to satisfy the informational purpose of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), adding that the County committed a prejudicial abuse of discretion by certifying the EIR. The ruling favors Sustainable Soquel, the group that sued the County. Burdick said that the County’s EIR failed to discuss and analyze a range of reasonable alternatives that could avoid or reduce the development’s potential negative impacts, including intensified traffic congestion.

Auto dealer and Pebble Beach resident Don Groppetti, who proposed the project,

and the County of Santa Cruz will have to submit a revised EIR if Groppetti chooses to continue the project, according to the ruling.

CEQA guidelines state, “A project may not be approved as submitted if feasible alternatives (or mitigations) are not able to substantially lessen the significant environmental effects of the project.”

Burdick said that the alternatives selected by the County were flawed for numerous reasons and failed to satisfy both the procedural and substantive requirements of CEQA. Groppetti owns six auto dealerships in Visalia, including one Nissan dealership, along with another Nissan dealership in Gilroy.

••• For more information e-mail Lisa Sheridan, Sustainable Soquel: Trotrider@aol.com

which would establish a California Community College Student Financial Aid program that would base aid on the total cost of attendance, including housing, transportation and textbooks.

“Our CEO task force came together in recognition of the difficult issues students are facing in our system,” continued Wetstein. “That is why one of our major recommendations as college leaders is that community college students deserve a larger share of financial aid dollars from the state to address the true cost of attending college. Their spending on books, transportation, and meals should be considered part of their entire financial aid package — and not just tuition dollars.”

Learn more about the work of the Community College League of California Affordability, Food & Housing Taskforce at www.ccleague.org/ affordability-taskforce. n ••• To read the full report visit: https://hope4college.com/reports/.

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Capitola Community Events: April 2019 Capitola Village Easter Egg Hunt April 20, 2019 11:00Am – 12:00PM In front of the Capitola Venetian Hotel on the Beach FREE op on down to Capitola Village for an Easter Egg Hunt on the beach!

Kids 12 and under can hunt for candyfilled eggs hidden in the sand. The Easter Bunny will be there!

Please limit 3 eggs per child so there is plenty of fun for everyone! Be sure to bring your camera to capture a fun, spring day on the beach in Capitola!

For more information: www.capitola chamber.com (831) 475-6522 ••• Community Awards and Art & Wine Auction Gala April 26, 2019 5:30PM – 9:30AM Seacliff Inn – 7500 Old Dominion Court $75 per person apitola-Soquel Chamber of Commerce’s 78th Annual Community Awards and Art & Wine Auction Gala.

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artists, no-host bar, dinner, and awards presentation.

They are seeking silent and live auction items for the Capitola Art & Wine Festival Auction. All auction donors will be recognized. This is a fundraiser supporting the Capitola-Soquel Chamber of Commerce, as well as the local school and community groups that assist with the production of the Capitola Art & Wine Festival.

For more information: Capitola-Soquel Chamber (831) 473-6522 ••• Capitola Citywide Garage Sale April 27, 2019 ark your calendars for the annual citywide garage sale on Saturday, April 27th. The City of Capitola will sponsor this annual garage sale to give residents the chance to support reusing and recycling items they no longer need.

Sign up beginning April 1 on the City of Capitola website www.cityofcapitola. org. A map of participating locations and a description of available items will be available to download before the event. n

M Guests will receive the commemorative 2019 Capitola Art & Wine Festival glass (the official tasting glass of the 37th annual Capitola Art &

Wine Festival to be held Sept 14 & 15, 2019), and enjoy wine tasting from Festival wineries, live and silent auction featuring many pieces from Festival

Lynda Leigh wins CASA Cesar E. Chavez Award

ASA of Santa Cruz County is proud to announce that Lynda Leigh, a long-time CASA volunteer Advocate has won the Cesar E. Chavez Award in the Adult Role Model category.

The awards ceremony will be on March 28, 6:00 p.m. in the the City of Watsonville Community Room, 275 Main Street, Fourth Floor. All community members are invited to attend.

Lynda Leigh has been a volunteer fostering in them a love of reading and Advocate with CASA of Santa Cruz County writing, all in the hopes of keeping them for over eight years, working over that out of the prison system.

She went on to spend 25 years as an time with six different children that live in Watsonville and were part of the foster Alternative Education Teacher in Santa Cruz County, most care system through of those years spent no fault of their own; [Lynda Leigh] went on to in Watsonville classfive of those children rooms, and later she still sees regularly spend 25 years as an as the Assistant and is sometimes lovAlternative Education Director overseeing ingly referred to as Teacher in Santa Cruz all Watsonville-based the “book lady.”

County Office of Lynda started County, most of those Education alternative her teaching career years spent in Watsonville schools. as a literacy teacher She has also been within the Soledad classrooms, and later as the an active volunteer State Prison. She was Assistant Director overwith the Meals on appalled that so many seeing all Watsonville-based Wheels program of the inmates were and decided to start illiterate. As a literate County Office of Education taking her students person who could regalternative schools. and CASA youth with ularly see her loved her to deliver meals. ones in person and connect with the world through the written Through that experience, she has fostered word, she couldn’t fathom that these stu- leadership and a service-mind set in these dents could not write letters to anyone “on youth.

Lynda is currently a Volunteer the outside” or receive anything potentially Housing Navigator with the Downtown uplifting and comforting either.

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with life-threatening illnesses in Watsonville for the Teen Kitchen Project, AND is still a Court Appointed Special Advocate.

And, of course, Lynda continues to take her former and current CASA children on delivery runs with her whenever she can.

Lynda believes and literally lives by the mantra that anyone and everyone has something to give back, and should give back; she not only leads by example as a longtime, very active volunteer in her community, but she is propelled by her passion for instilling the joy of supporting one’s own community in young people.

The East San Jose native, raised by an immigrant mother, has seen first-hand the impact these qualities have on both members of the community in need and on the youth in the community trying to find their place in the world. n ••• For more information: https://casaof santacruz.org

COMMUNITY NEWS

Santa Cruz Jewish Film Festival 2019 M ark your calendar for this week of extraordinary Jewish films and community events!

The Santa Cruz Jewish Film Festival previewed over 100 films in consideration for our 2019 festival. With so many excellent movies it was challenging to arrive at the small number of films that can fit in our limited program. Here are some of the films that made the final cut.

••• Wednesday, April 3 Del Mar Theater 1124 Pacific Ave. Santa Cruz

Near Normal Man

No charge, donations appreciated 6:00 pm NEAR NORMAL MAN Ben Stern survived 2 ghettos, 9 concentration camps and 2 death marches to become an activist for social justice.

Ben arrived in America in 1946 and 30 years later sparked a national defiance of American Nazis who sought to march in Skokie, Illinois, the home of many Holocaust survivors.

Into his 90’s, Ben continued the fight to stop Nazis and white supremacists from seizing the public stage to promote hatred and violence.

6:30 pm ON MY WAY OUT After 60 years of a seeming model marriage, Roman and Ruth Blank reveal a huge secret.

Holocaust survivors who tragically lost family members, the couple persevered in America while fulfilling the basic

human need to love and be loved.

Producer Lily Gross, the couple’s daughter, will be on hand to lead a discussion and answer questions after the film.

7:45 pm MONKEY BUSINESS: The Adventures of Curious George’s Creators Hans and Margaret Rey, the authors of the Curious George children’s books, led extraordinary lives, retold through animation, interviews, and archival footage.

••• Thursday, April 4 Cabrillo Samper Recital Hall (VAPA 5000) No charge, donations appreciated.

2:00 pm PROSECUTING EVIL Ben Ferencz, the last surviving prosecutor from the Nuremberg Trials, is a tiny man who had to stand on a stack of books to see over the podium while arguing for justice against the perpetrators of the Holocaust.

Yet the now 98-year old looms large in his heroic crusade for international laws to

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protect human rights and promote peaceful coexistence.

Presented in collaboration with the Cabrillo College Office of Student Equity.

••• The Festival will close on Thursday with a panel discussion following the screening of Prosecuting Evil, with light refreshments in the courtyard outside the Cabrillo College Recital Hall, VAPA 5000. n ••• No tickets are required for admission.

For more information: santacruzjewish filmfestival.com

Fourth Annual Micro-Business Summit

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he largest small business event in Santa Cruz County returns Friday, May 3 when hundreds of entrepreneurs and community leaders gather to share ideas and grow small businesses.

Returning to the Cabrillo College campus in Aptos, the 4th annual MicroBusiness Summit features top speakers and valuable sessions on topics important to local small business owners. The event is the only one of its type in Santa Cruz County designed to help local businesses grow and increase their profiles.

“The Micro-Business Summit is back and better than ever,” said Barbara Mason, Santa Cruz County Economic Development Coordinator. “Our 2019 lineup is focused on providing business entrepreneurs the tools they need to turn their talent, skills,

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and hard work into a successful business model.”

Participants will be able to choose from a range of more than 40 dynamic speakers, with breakout sessions in marketing, managing cash flow, social media, website optimization, green business certification, cottage food production and more. The event includes an afternoon mixer with door prizes and complimentary breakfast and lunch. Enrollment is limited to 300 participants. Follow the event on Facebook at facebook.com/82percent and Twitter at @microbizsummit. n ••• WHAT: 4th ANNUAL MICROBUSINESS SUMMIT WHEN: May 3, 2019, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

WHERE: Cabrillo College Erica Schilling Forum, 6500 Soquel Dr., Aptos ••• For more information: www.santacruz county.us and 2019microbusinesssummitt. eventbrite.com

COMMUNITY NEWS

Spring Bark Adoption Special

Half Price on All Puppy & Dog Adoptions at Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter

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he Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter is experiencing an overload of adoptable dogs at their shelter and is seeking forever homes for adoptable animals. Adopting out animals helps open up space at their open-admission price for all puppies and dogs will be half-price through April 15, 2019.

There are many reasons shelter animals make great pets. Many previously with a human family and have the basic training, socialization a n d c o o p e ra t i v e skills they need to become part of your household.

And many, but not all, of shelter animals have the advantage of being mixed-breed animals that use what geneticists call “hybrid vigor” to avoid some of the health issues of purebred animals.

Shelter animals are also quite a bargain since their fees include spay/neuter, microchip (including registration), ageappropriate vaccinations, routine treatment for fleas/worms, and a free pet wellness

exam with local participating veterinarians.

Adoption is one of the main services Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter offers to our community, and it is a cooperative labor of love with our adopters. SCCAS appreciates and applauds people who

make the life-saving decision to adopt a homeless animal!

Come on over to visit Santa Cruz County Animals Shelter ’s adoptable animals, and be prepared to fall in love! n

••• For more information and to view adoptable animals, please visit our shelter location at 1001 Rodriguez St. (Rodriguez St and 7th Ave) in Santa Cruz or visit their website www.scanimalshelter.org

East Cliff and Third Avenue Storm Repair Project

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he City of Santa Cruz began the East Cliff and 3rd Avenue Storm Disaster Damage Repair Project on Monday, March 18. The project will relocate, repair and install sidewalk, curb, gutter and handrail at the beach stairs at the junction of 3rd Avenue and East Cliff Drive.

Improvements to the stairs will also be made. Construction will occur weekdays through May 31 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. with traffic impacts.

3rd Avenue from Atlantic Avenue to

East Cliff Drive will remain closed to all vehicular travel (except local residents) during construction hours.

The public parking lot on East Cliff Drive will be closed during most of the construction period.

The beach stairs will be open on weekends; however, access will be limited during weekday construction hours.

The City has contracted with Anderson Pacific Engineering Construction, Inc. to execute this project. n

Questions or concerns may be addressed to Engineering Technician Jeremy Van Horn

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at jvanhorn@cityofsantacruz.com or (831) 420-5424.

COMMUNITY NEWS

Cabrillo Stage Summer Festival Season L ocally, one of the highlights of summer is attending the high caliber, Broadway style musicals produced

by Cabrillo Stage and presented at the beautiful Crocker Theater on the Cabrillo College Campus. This season we will be entertained by BEEHIVE: the 60’s Musical and the Tony award winning, James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim classic INTO THE WOODS. BEEHIVE: the 60’s Musical is a toetapping musical tribute to the rockin’

women who made the music of the era so special. A stellar cast of six young women brings to life the songs made famous by Leslie Gore, Janis Joplin, Aretha Franklin, Tina Turner, and groups such as the Shirelles and the Supremes. With two dozen beloved hits, including “My Boyfriend’s Back”, “It’s My Party”, “Me and Bobby McGee”, “Proud Mary”, and “Make Your Own Kind Of Music” this show takes you on a musical journey documenting the dramatic changes America underwent during the 60’s.

The Producers • 2018

With multiple Tony awards, several Broadway revivals and a major movie adaptation, INTO THE WOODS has become a cornerstone of the American musical experience. James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim have created a witty and touching mash-up of Grimm fairy tales where Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Rapunzel and other fairy tale figures are portrayed as complex, self-aware human beings in transition.

We follow these delightful characters as they sing, dance and maneuver their way to ‘Happily Ever After ’ and beyond.

When the show debuted in 1988, Sondheim’s gorgeous score won a Tony as did Lapine’s Book. INTO THE WOODS also won Drama Desk Awards for Outstanding Book, Outstanding Lyrics and Outstanding Musical. Cabrillo Stage’s production of this funny, clever, thought provoking musical promises to be outstanding as well.

On line ticket sales begin April 1st

at cabrillostage.com. Order your tickets for BEEHIVE: the 60’s Musical (June 27th through July 14th) and INTO THE WOODS (July 25th through August 18th) Phone and direct box office sales will be available June 6th. Box-office hours are 12 to 6 pm.

On behalf of Cabrillo Stage, Artistic Director Jon Nordgren wishes to thank our patrons and donors for their generous, ongoing support. “With your help, we can continue to produce Broadway caliber musical theatre right here in Santa Cruz County!” n ••• For more information: www.cabrillostage. com (831) 479-6154

COMMUNITY BRIEFS Santa Cruz Weird Porter Memorial Public Library • April 10 ANTA CRUZ WEIRD is an anthology backing up Santa Cruz’s rallying cry: “Keep Santa Cruz Weird””.

Some of the local authors who contributed stories, such as Nancy Jarvis, Editor, Vinnie Hansen, Jan Harwood, and others will talk about their stories and views about the arguably weird region we live in.

••• Help Rebrand Santa Cruz County’s Mobile App anta Cruz County is renaming its award-winning Citizen Connect app, and we need the public’s help!

Thousands of people have downloaded the mobile version of the app, which is available on iOS and Android phones and allows users to receive emergency notifications, report issues such as potholes and illegal dumping, register to vote, access services, pay property tax bills and much, much more.

To participate, take a one-question survey, available through April 30.

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••• ‘Saving Water’ Video Contest ater-wise gardening is the theme of the 2019 Save Water Video Contest, and is open to high school and c o l l e g e students in Monterey and Santa Cruz Counties.

There are cash prizes for winning videos, which will be aired on local channels!

Your video must be a 26-second, action-oriented, educational public service announcement, in English or Spanish, and focused on the 2019 theme.

Deadline for entries is Wednesday, April 17.

For questions and coaching, contact: Monterey County - Water Awareness Committee (831) 645-4623 Santa Cruz County - Water Conservation Coalition (831) 475-8500 ext. 142

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Get all the rules and details at: watersavingtips.org/resources/videocontest ••• Cabrillo Youth Strings Chamber Music Program Begins Spring Semester Registration egistration for the Cabrillo Youth Strings Chamber Music Program is underway. Classes will be offered for violin, viola and cello on Fridays, beginning April 19, 4:15-5:30 in VAPA5137 and VAPA5141. Students must provide their own instruments. A Chamber Music Recital will be held on Friday, May 17, In 5146 of the M u s i c Building, VAPA 5000.

String players ages 7 to 18 are welcome to join the program.

For those interested in participating in or making contributions to this program, please call (831) 479-6101 or see our Cabrillo Youth Strings Cabrillo.edu website.

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Penniman Landscape Paintings Exhibition anta Cruz County Bank Arts Collaborative presents large and small landscape paintings of popular and picturesque locations in our county by Ed Penniman.

The exhibition titled “Native Son” features sixty of Penniman’s oil paintings, on display at each of the Bank’s five banking offices, including its newly remodeled corporate headquarters in Santa Cruz.

A complimentary 24 page colorful catalog features comments by Ed Penniman and an essay about Santa Cruz Art History since 1880s by historian Geoffrey Dunn.

Arts Collaborative director Mary Anne Carson curates the exhibit, which is ongoing in all five banking offices.

For more information: www.sccounty bank.com.

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Market Match at SC Farmer’s Markets A ll Santa Cruz Community Farmers’ Markets (SCCFM) accept EBT, WIC and Senior Nutrition Coupons and have for years.

Over the past decade hundreds of markets have set up systems to accept these forms of currency in order to increase access to nutritious food for low-income individuals and families.

EBT stands for Electronic Benefit Transfer and is the method for distributing CalFreshbenefits, formerly known as Food Stamps and currently known federally as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits.

At the markets, individuals can locate the information booth where a staff member will process EBT cards and provide tokens to purchase food at the farmers’ markets.

High-quality, whole and organic foods can be a significant cost on a limited budged. We are fortunate to offer the Market Match Program at the Live Oak and Felton markets and beginning in April the Westside Market too.

We hope the Westside Market inclusion will increase access to UCSC

students facing food insecurities as well as residents of the Westside neighborhoods.

Market Match is a statewide project sponsored by Roots of Change and implemented to address economic barriers to healthy food purchasing. The program offers farmers’ market customers with CalFresh (EBT/SNAP) cards a dollar-fordollar match up to ten dollars.

For example, if a CalFresh customer swipes their EBT card for ten dollars of EBT

tokens, they receive ten additional dollars in Market Match tokens at no charge. A seven-dollar swipe equals a seven-dollar match.

A fifteen-dollar swipe equals a tendollar match. These matching dollars can be used to purchase fresh vegetables and fruits only.

The goal of this project is to increase access to fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables for low-income residents, helping shoppers stretch their food

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dollars and incentivizing healthy food options. SCCFM has the highest MM distribution in the region, speaking to the strength of the local program.

For the fourth year, in recognition of CalFresh Awareness Month, the Felton, Westside, Live Oak and Watsonville markets are offering a DOUBLE MATCH program during the month of MAY, or until funds are exhausted. This special offers two Market Match tokens for every EBT token up to ten dollars.

Ten dollars of EBT becomes thirty dollars at these specific markets in May. EBT and Market Match transactions at the Felton and Live Oak markets nearly doubled between 2015 and 2016 (the pilot year) and increased again by 33% between 2016 and 2017.

This suggests that the program has a substantial impact. Thank you to the Santa Cruz County Human Services Dept. and Second Harvest Food Bank for making it possible! n ••• For more information: http://www.santa cruzfarmersmarket.org

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wimming is part of our education: Caesar required his legions to learn and hieroglyphics show Egyptians swimming in the Nile. So why with all of our modern advances are Americans still unable to swim?

In the early 1900s a huge effort was made by the Red Cross, the YMCA and others to make swim lessons available to everyone. By the 1950s it’s estimated that most Americans were safe in and around water, thrilled to enjoy all that that included.

Families spent the day at the beach, lake or pool, splashing and diving together. Some were surfing, snorkeling or river rafting. Deaths by drowning were prevented.

So what happened? Since that peak of 90% of people able to swim, it appears that less than half of Americans currently can swim. Drowning is the leading cause of death for children under 5 years old.

Learning to swim and how to be safe around water is clearly a priority.

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The Area Winner will have a chance to compete in the District and Regional later this spring.

Maria Garcia of Harbor High earned second place honors, and third place was awarded to Fernanda Torres-Calderon, also from Harbor High.

Additional participants included Wendy Sanchez, Cristina Vargas, and Daniela Diaz, all from Harbor High. They presented to an audience of more than 100 Rotarians. Each student spoke for approxi-

mately 4-5 minutes and incorporated this year’s theme, “Be An Inspiration.”

All participants received certificates recognizing their achievements, and the top three were awarded monetary prizes of $100, $50, and $25 respectively.

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Live Like Coco Hosts Spring Fun Run W alkers and runners of all ages and levels of athletic ability are invited to join the Live Like Coco Foundation on April 27th at Pinto Lake County Park at 757 Green Valley Road in Watsonville to participate in With Wings.

The event includes a free 1K for kids 12 and under starting at 9 a.m. and a 5K starting at 9:30 a.m. Race registration is $30 for the 5K, and $100 for a 4-person family or friend group.

The Spring Fun Run is being held to honor Coco Lazenby, who was killed by a speeding truck driver in 2015. In recognition of Coco’s love for books and reading, every child receives a book at the finish line. “We are calling our event With Wings, because we want to celebrate all the things that make us fly, like reading, running and community,” says Kate Pavao, Coco’s mother.

The event also includes face painting, art projects, food for sale from Teen Kitchen Project, and performances by All About Theatre and singer Morgen J. Smith. “Coco was a reader, a runner – and an activist for the planet and anyone who needed help,” said Kate Pavao. “I am so glad that we are hosting an event that celebrates so many things that she loved so close to her birthday.”

The Live Like Coco Foundation will use funds raised at the event for out-of-school programming, including funding scholarships for kids to try horseback riding, theatre and more. The event will also benefit the foundation’s field trip program, which takes public school students to local state parks.

During her life, Coco worked in community gardens, participated in beach cleanups, collected jeans for homeless teens, and raised money to support a number of worthy causes.

Now, the Live Like Coco Foundation provides thousands of Santa Cruz kids with free books as well as scholarship funding for extra-curricular activities. We also protect our county’s amazing natural spaces so kids can play and explore together.

All kids should be able to grow up healthy, with the opportunity to pursue their dreams. This is something Coco believed.

Now, the Live Like Coco Foundation is dedicated to pursuing the same goal. n ••• This event is accessible. Please call in advance for reasonable accommodation requests.

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along with one another. The camp community embraces those values.

There has also been a rise in the popularity of specialty camps, day camps, and family camps, as camps constantly adapt to meet changing needs of families. Many young people like to use the camp experience to sharpen a special skill or develop new ones. Even traditional camps are offering yearround camp experiences, as well as any number of specialty programs. This exciting diversification is an example of how the camp community is meeting the needs of today’s families.

What activities are popular? he most popular activities at camps today are swimming, arts/crafts, hiking/climbing, archery, and aquatic activities. In addition, ACA research shows 52 percent of day camps and 50 percent of resident camps offered one or more academic/science and technology programs.

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With so many options, how do I find the right camp? here is a camp for every child, every interest, and every budget! The American Camp Association’s Find a Camp database helps families find the perfect camp experience – whether it’s a traditional, day, specialty, family, or even trip or travel camp. Visit campparents.org to start your search, and be sure to check out the expert advice, packing tips, and more.

The American Camp Association® (ACA) works to preserve, promote, and enhance the camp experience for children and adults. ACA-Accredited® camp programs ensure that children are provided with a diversity of educational and developmentally challenging learning opportunities.

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COMMUNITY NEWS

County Wins Ruling in RTC Lawsuit

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n a Superior Court of Santa Cruz County, Judge Paul Burdick denied the Petition for Writ of Mandate in its entirety in the case of Santa Cruz County Greenway v. Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission (RTC).

The court’s ruling rejected the challenge to the RTC’s decision to enter into an Administration, Coordination and License Agreement (ACL) with St. Paul & Pacific Railroad Company, LLC, a subsidiary of Progressive Rail Incorporated.

The ruling also finds that the RTC’s commitment to make FEMA funded repairs to the storm damage on the Santa Cruz Branch Rail Line near Harkins Slough is categorically exempt from environmental review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The ruling states that Greenway failed to meet the burden to establish “that the exemptions do not apply.”

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decision and look forward to getting back to work to repair the line and restoring in full this valuable resource to the community,” RTC Executive Director Guy Preston said.

“Our agency is very committed to going above and beyond to ensure environmental care on all of our projects. Although we do not have to go through the full CEQA process, that by no means reduces the amount of care we are going to put into ensuring that these repairs meet all state and federal environmental requirements.”

The RTC is currently working with Kittleson Environmental Consulting on the state and federal environmental permitting process for the storm damage repairs. In October 2018, the RTC submitted applications for permits and agreements to repair the line to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and the California Regional Water Quality Control Board. n ••• For more info: https://sccrtc.org

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The Mystery of Two Sunken Ships

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By Kevin Painchaud

n Friday March 22, Scott Kathey, Regulatory/Emergency Response Coordinator, from the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary received a call that two boats had sunk off the coast of Santa Cruz. Each boat was reported within 15 minutes of each other. The cause of the sinking is currently under investigation. There was no crew on either boat at the time.

The first boat was a 53 foot 1959 Greenwood cruiser. It was anchored in 60

feet of water, approximately 1 nautical mile east of Point Soquel. A salvage company inspected the 53-foot cabin cruiser to see if it had fuel on board. No fuel was found, so it was decided that it would be towed to Moss Landing. While in route, the boat began to fall apart near the cement ship in Aptos. They then decided to anchor it there until it could be removed.

The Trimaran was found barely afloat drifting 7 nautical miles south west of Point Santa Cruz. It was badly weathered

and was barely able to float. Over the weekend, it was decided that both boats would be towed to shore in Aptos and dismantled on Tuesday.

Both ships had been inspected by the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary to make sure that there was no harmful materials or fuel that could cause damage to the bay.

The Trimaran was the first to be towed in and dismantled followed by the 53-foot cruiser. By Wednesday afternoon, the Trimaran was completely taken apart and put in a dumpster. The 53-foot cruiser had its engines removed and as of his reporting, was having excess fluids drained to allow

the vessel to be towed further into the beach to be dismantled. n ••• These incidents have been referred to enforcement authorities for investigation. No further information will be released until those investigations have concluded.

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Volunteers Needed to Help Children in Foster Care

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ASA of Santa Cruz County needs caring adult volunteers to speak up for the best interests of children who have been abused or neglected.

A CASA volunteer spends time with his or her child each week, gathering information from everyone involved in the child’s case. CASA volunteers also work with attorneys and social workers.

They review records, research information, and talk to anyone involved with the child, including parents,

extended family members, doctors and teachers.

If you have 2-4 hours a week to be there for a child in foster care, you CAN make a difference.

Although there is a great need for bilingual and male volunteers, we always encourage people from all cultures and professions and of all ethnic and educational backgrounds to learn more.

Training can be provided free of charge.

Upcoming Informational sessions are: • Friday, March 29, 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. at California Coffee, located at 9105 Soquel Drive in Aptos • Tuesday, April 2, 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Live Oak Family Resource Center, located at 1740 17th Avenue in Santa Cruz n ••• Learn more at www.casaofsantacruz. org and click on “Volunteer.”

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C entral Home Supply Santa Cruz County’s Largest and Friendliest Landscape and Building Supply

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By Edita McQuary

n 1974 Rick Santee’s parents, John and Ann Santee, established their building materials supply business at 808 River Street, Santa Cruz, at what had been the Henry Cowell Lime and Cement Company.

Today Rick and his brother, Rusty, are the principal owners of this 40-year old familyowned business which now also includes the Scotts Valley location at 180 El Pueblo Road. Grandson Reed Santee, an avid gardener and rock enthusiast, is the Scotts Valley store manager. You might say their hearts are in the earth, or as Rick says with a laugh, “we are a real down and dirty bunch.”

Central Home Supply was initially a building supply store, although for the past twenty years they have also been selling landscape supplies. Even though there is a lot of competition, Central Home Supply is in the top 10 percent of sales tax producers in the county. How have they been able to be so successful? Rick says, “Our mission is to give the best possible service. We have a large inventory, and our prices are low. Our twenty-five employees are thoroughly trained so they have the expertise to help each customer no matter what the need.” In other words, they do business the old-fashioned way: good products, good service, large inventory, and low prices.

They are experts in their field and, when necessary, are able to refer customers to outstanding local contractors.

The company has many delivery

Rick Santee (right) and nephew Reed Santee

trucks of all sizes, as well as forklifts and dump trucks. They have a large inventory of pavers, stone, construction hardware, rock, gravel, retaining walls, pre-cast concrete and concrete products, masonry block, tools, lath and plaster, bricks, erosion control equipment, insulation and wallboard, soil and mulch, and even barbeques and turf. In fact, they offer over 2,500 products including 100 types of natural stone! If you don’t see what you want, they can order it for you.

Central Home Supply is grateful to have been in business for over 40 years.

Grandpa John and Ann believed that honest day of hard work could change the world and were very active in local charities. They started off with a shoebox for a cash register and a few pallets of brick!

Now they sell pretty much everything to do with cement products as well as general building materials and all types of landscape supplies such as those listed above as well as bark, mulches, composts, topsoil, and sand. They sell every brick product made, and most plaster/stucco. It if can be found, Central Home Supply will have it on hand or order it especially for you. If they don’t have what you need, they often can tell you the best place to find it.

What sets Central Home Supply apart from other companies is their approach to customer service, which is old fashioned, and personal. A second-generation partner, Rick Santee, says, “Everyone here is passionate about giving expert service and advice to every customer every time.

There are only a few prerequisites to excellence. They are: product selection, superior service, experienced market-knowledgeable assistance, and expert delivery.

All at the lowest and most competitive price making it a unique experience to do business with Central Home Supply.”

When a homeowner is faced with a project, Central Home supply is a great asset. They will offer material choices and

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advise techniques to get the job done right the first time. They also offer reputable contractor referrals as needed. When the day is done, they want only the best job for their customers. There are now three generations of Santee’s operating Central Home Supply, and there are new ones are coming up!

Central Home Supply believes that lending a helping hand is part of what makes a local business truly successful.

When a small preschool faced expensive remodel costs, and could not afford new safety mulch for their playground, they reached out and Central Home was able to answer their call. From regular contributions to school gardens, life labs and sports fields the Santee family seeks to show their appreciation to the community by giving back.

Bring your ideas down to Central Home Supply for friendly tips and suggestions. They have loads of free literature and samples to check out, and are happy to help get the job done right the first time. They also offer reputable contractor referrals as needed. When the day is done, they want only the best job for their customers. n ••• Summer Hours (April 1 thru October 31) for both stores: M-F 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. – Sat 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Winter Hours (November 1 thru March 31) Mon-Fri 6:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Sat. 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Closed Sundays – both locations.

Central Home supply is located at 808 River Street, Santa Cruz, (at the corner of Hwys 1 & 9), (831) 423-0763 and at 180 El Pueblo Road, Scotts Valley (behind Scarborough Lumber), (831) 440-0763. www. centralhomesupply.com

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Dealing With Estrangement From Your Progeny “If ever there is tomorrow when we’re not together ... there is something you must always remember. You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think. But the most important thing is, even if we’re apart ...

I’ll always be with you.”

— A. A. Milne, born January 18, 1882.

••• ritten more than a century ago, that could be the lament and prayer many parents and grandparents, who for reasons of long distance, complicated custody issues, or troubled daughter/ son-in-laws (DIL or SIL), are at odds with and separated from their adult children and/or grandkids.

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For two years a monthly support group has been held second Monday’s at Christ Lutheran in Aptos. Here estranged parents learn they are not alone with this issue, and strategize ways to hold on and thrive, not just survive their situations.

Some reconciliation has taken place. Here is a sample of their stories with names changed to protect those who might be choosing legal paths to visitation.

• After two years of no contact from her daughter and twin boys she’d seen at birth, Randa’s estrangement ended at the sudden funeral of her brother.

Since that reconciliation her daughter and now 3-year old twins have moved back into her home.

• Chelsea an invisible Auntie who because of her religious preference has been denied access to two nieces she partially raised till they were seven, decided to name them in her will, saying “at least they’ll get something.”

• Chuck considered calling police re: entrapment of his daughter, when his SIL wrote a note to them prohibiting any kind of communication at all with his grandchildren whom his wife babysat for two years.

• Grammy Fox Sloan lost her daughter who committed suicide while incarcerated and on an inappropriate psychotropic chemical drug. She turned her pain into activism. She formed a group of Child & Family Rights Advocates #TakingOurFamiliesBack2019! At Christmas 20 estranged parents created The Stolen Children Memorial Christmas Ornaments Tree in San Jose.

• Alene helped her DIL with afterschool and many weekends of care for her 9-year-old grandson while her son was incarcerated. When he was

Second Mondays INVISIBLE/ALIENATED GRANDPARENT SUPPORT GROUP 2:30-4:00 pm, Christ Lutheran Church, 10707 Soquel Drive, Aptos, CA 95003 A safe structured environment for sharing stories if you so choose, and learning healthy ways to deal with separation from anyone. Led by Dr. Pat Hanson author of Invisible Grandparenting: Leave a Legacy of Love Whether You Can Be There or Not and cosponsored by Alienated Grandparents Anonymous www.AGA-FL.org a national organization w chapters in 50 states & 22 countries that provides information and support to grandparents who feel alienated or estranged from access to their grandchildren.

released they moved and have not made any contact.

• JoAnn brought this wisdom to the group: “if you don’t leave your past in your past it will destroy your future.”

“Love what you have today, not what yesterday has taken away.” n ••• Questions: Pat Hanson – pat@invisible grandparent.com Facebook.com/invisiblegrand parent (831) 601-9195.

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Workaholism: A Growing Problem

n a couple’s counseling session, Dolores accused her husband, Perry, of workaholism. His immediate response was, “Yes, I’m a workaholic.” Joyce and I were surprised at the actual pride revealed in his voice. He continued, “I’m a creative man, an entrepreneur. I thrive on juggling many projects.”

Dolores countered, “Yes, Perry does

many things, and provides plenty of money for the family, but he’s gone practically all the time. And when he’s home, it feels like it’s just his body that’s home. The rest of him is still at work, even on the weekends.

We had one three-day vacation as a family in a whole year, and he was on his phone most of the time. He wants to have sex with me, but I just can’t. I don’t feel like he’s

with me. I can’t go on like this anymore.

Before smartphones, tablets, and other portable devices, people used to work hard at their jobs, but then come home to relax.

Farmers, for example, could put in very long hours, but when they were home, there was no more work to be done. And when they were away from their farms on vacation, there was nothing to do but be on vacation. Same with most kinds of work.

Workaholism has always existed, but now in the communication age, people can now work from anywhere, night or day. The problem seems to be escalating.

So what’s the difference between working hard and workaholism? When does hard work become pathological? The answer lies in understanding addiction.

Workaholics think they are in control of their lives, but their lives are actually out of control. Work, like any addiction, is an escape or distraction from feelings. Workaholics don’t take proper care of themselves or their families (and no amount of money can make up for this). They don’t know how to rest or relax.

Although workaholism is not yet

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recognized as a medical condition by the American Psychiatric Association’s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, it can be crippling. And here’s a surprise. A recent summary of the existing research into workaholism by the University of Georgia showed that workaholics are less productive than colleagues with a healthier attitude and approach to work. Their stress levels are higher and their quality of work is often lower.

Work addicts do not really enjoy their work. Work is more of a compulsion than a pleasure. In other words, they work because they feel like they should be working. When they are not working, they feel anxious or depressed. Work, like a drug, merely covers up this anxiety or depression.

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Priority No. 1 Is Sales

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oes Everyone In Your Company Know How To Sell?

We’ve all heard of something ‘flying off the shelf’ or that ‘it sells itself’.

For those of us involved in any small business on a daily basis, we know these sayings just aren’t true. Whether you’re selling coffee or clothing, you likely have daily targets for sales that you’d like to reach or exceed. And since those sales don’t just happen, the number one focus of every owner, manager and employee should be selling.

Selling is a little like dating — there are lots of choices out there for people, so why should they choose you — i.e., your service or product? You may have the best “X” with the highest quality backed by the greatest service at the most competitive price — but what if that’s not what the customer wants or needs?

Sometimes selling takes on the form of target practice. We’ve all been in situations where a well-intentioned sales person starts telling us all about something that they’re excited about or what we may be interested in. They go on about why we should have it, how it will make us feel or look — all the while not even knowing if we either want or need the item, which we may have just casually glanced at or picked off the shelf to look at for some reason.

I like to eliminate the word ‘selling’

“Workaholism” from page 23 Of course, workaholism is a spectrum. It ranges from mildly to severely disabling. But, as often happens with addiction, it can be a slippery slope, and progress to a more severe form before you know it.

I remember when our kids were little; Joyce and I had divided roles. She spent most of the time with the children and I spent most of the time in my office. I realize now my symptoms of workaholism. I was spending more and more time in the office, and enjoying it less and less.

Finally, after missing many dinners with my family, Joyce put her foot down.

Actually both feet. She was fed up. She gave me an ultimatum, “Barry, the next

By Ron Kustek

and instead replace it with ‘helping’. And part of helping is knowing what your customers actually need help with — is it a decision based on price or convenience, or are they looking to take a selfie with an item that will get them attention? The more we ask questions that help to uncover what a potential customer is in the mood for or actually looking for, the greater the likelihood that you’ll be able to help them with their purchase.

People who go to a restaurant are obviously hungry — but how hungry are they? If we only ask some questions with a smile, like how hungry are they or what they’re in the mood for, or even if they’ve been here before and had a favorite dish it gives us more information than walking up to a table and blandly asking ‘how can I help you?’ We may be able to help them experience a new dish, or an additional appetizer, or desert, or, iced tea instead of tap water - all higher-margin items, which help the restaurant, reach its daily goals.

You may be answering the phone to a spa that offers massage and facials.

Asking the person on the other line a few helpful questions about what they’re wanting to experience may uncover that they’re now considering making a visit to your location more of an event, more of a special occasion, or perhaps a celebration.

Engaging with them on the phone to ask

if they want to bring a friend along where they could get a couples massage together in the same room — just doubled your purchase transaction, and more importantly, helped the person with more of an experience that they’ll be looking forward to and talking about long after they’ve enjoyed the day at your spa.

The point is, that unless everyone in your business is focused on learning more about your customers by actually talking

with them and truly listening to what they’re saying and telling you, then you’re not optimizing each and every opportunity to truly help someone or provide the best customer experience, as both will help you reach your #1 priority: sales - the result of listening to and focusing on the customer!

••• Ron Kustek is a Business Instructor at Cabrillo College in Aptos, California.

time you are going to miss dinner, don’t come home! You can spend the night in the office.”

And that worked like a charm! I never missed dinner again. It was a wakeup call for me.

Joyce could have been the codependent match to my addiction. She could have said, “Barry, I understand how hard you’re working. Me and the children will be patient and take however little we can get from you.”

That would only have enabled my addiction, and it probably would have gotten worse.

So what’s the solution to the problem of workaholism, in addition to having a loving spouse with healthy boundaries? Here are some suggestions: 1) Admit you have a problem. Unlike

other addictions, like alcohol, drugs, gambling, sex, and eating, that are kept secret because of shame, workaholics can be even proud of their “hard work ethic.” Like any addiction, work addiction is multi-faceted, and must be approached in a number of ways.

The important thing to remember is you often cannot heal addiction by yourself.

2) Find a good therapist to uncover and heal the underlying issues. In the counseling sessions with Joyce and me, Perry made the important connection between his father’s insistence that he would never amount to anything, and his compulsion to work. He was working to prove his father wrong.

He is now attending Workaholics Anonymous meetings. And Dolores

understood her own codependence and lack of healthy boundaries. She is now standing up for herself in the relationship.

3) Participate fully in Workaholics Anonymous. With growing awareness of the problem of work addiction, new groups are sprouting up more and more. Group support is just as important as individual support with a therapist. They are more effective combined. n ••• Joyce & Barry Vissell, a nurse/therapist and psychiatrist couple since 1964 are counselors near Santa Cruz, CA, who are widely regarded as among the worlds top experts on conscious relationship and personal growth. Visit their web site at SharedHeart.org.

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A View From The Bleachers

By Lawrence Tartaglino

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irst, let me explain. This has nothing to do with sports, either as a spectator or as a participant. On second thought, it has all to do with sport: the sport of life.

As I sat on a bench overlooking the beach the other day, it dawned on me. There, before my eyes were young children playing in the sand or in the surf.

There were teenagers trying desperately, but not quite sure how to impress other teenagers, especially those of the opposite sex.

There were young parents on a day off or on holiday, watching over their children and engaging in important conversations about politics, the economy, or life in general.

As my eyes wandered closer to where I sat, I saw two other groups. There were people my age. At one time I would have considered them old. Today, they are mature, wise, and mostly retired. Some of them walked, some ran, and some even swam, surfed, or played volleyball. Many sat on benches in the sun.

The final group consisted of the oldsters. They walked with canes, sat in wheelchairs, or just sat; no longer interested in or up to a brisk walk or run on the beach.

What does this have to do with bleachers? Everything. You see, the people at the beach represented those in a sports stadium. There are ball boys and girls, bat boys and girls, and towel boys and girls.

These kids don’t have a big impact on the game or its outcome, but they’re there and they have dreams and aspirations.

Then there are the coaches and the players on the field. These are the movers and shakers. They directly influence the outcome of the game. They run the game.

They are usually highly paid, and many of them become role models for the rest of us.

Finally, there are the spectators. Some of them are courtside, ringside, or in private boxes. Their cheers, heckles, and commentary often can be heard on the field. Sometimes, they even affect play on the field. Others are in the grandstands or the bleachers. Those

in the bleachers have a wide-angle, though sometimes distant view of the game.

Their cheers and comments are not heard as clearly as those from courtside or ringside. Their presence, although influential to some degree, has less of an impact then those closer to or on the field. Oftentimes, because of their wide-angle overview, they have a better perception of what is going on. That is why coaches put spotters in boxes high above the field, looking for the strengths and weaknesses of each of the teams and its players.

So, this, I think, represents the stages of life for many of us. We go from kids with dreams and aspirations to players with influence over our own lives and the lives of others. From there we move to retirement, where our impact gradually lessens, when others can’t, or don’t want to hear us.

There is something positive about being in the bleachers, however. As retirees in the bleachers, we have lifetimes of experiences and perceptions. We see life from a perspective that is foreign to many younger folks. I like to think that our values change too. Some things that were so important to a younger me, are now replaced by issues that I never dreamt would be on my mind. The bravado of youth is replaced by a quiet appreciation of life, nature, and the arts. It is easier to appreciate the simpler things of life, and to truly be thankful for my position in life.

So, what I offer is a new, broader, simpler view of life. From where I sit today, I have an entirely new set of questions and answers. Questions such as which is the stronger sex, both in youth and in old age? Who wields more power, a young boy with a slingshot, or a little girl with a smile and a head cocked up to her daddy? Why do butterflies start out as not so attractive caterpillars, while many people start out as beautiful children and young adults, only to deteriorate with old age? Why do many strive for wealth and material possessions,

while becoming miserable and unhappy in the process? What is happiness?

I have opinions on these and many, many other questions. These ideas have come from life experiences and reflections as I walk up the aisle toward my seat in the bleachers. Some of what I write may make you angry. Some of what I write may make you scratch your head in confusion. Most of what I write, I hope, will make you laugh. n

••• Lawrence Tartaglino received his Bachelor’s and MBA degrees from San Jose State University. Since retiring, he has enjoyed developing talks and speaking on subjects including business, maritime history, and his Italian heritage. He has traveled with Princess and Oceania Cruise Lines as an Enrichment Speaker.

For more info: L_Tartaglino@hotmail.com

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48. The City of a Thousand Minarets 50. Chip and Joanna Gaines’ hometown

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Taurus (April 21-May 21)

How long has it been since the potential for new romance presented itself? Love is in the air early in April, leaving you in high spirits, if not a little more introspective than usual. You find yourself in a compromising mood mid-monthIf your friend, roommate, co-worker, partner, parent, or someone else wants to argue, suggest a harmonious way that you can both get what you want. Late in the month you feel some anxiety surrounding a deadline or overdue project. You might not reach your goals now despite your best efforts. Stay focused and shut out distractions as much as possible. You can do this.

Gemini (May 22-June 21)

You feel a desire to unravel mysteries as the month begins. This is the perfect time to decipher clues or use your advanced detecting skills to tackle an escape room. You are surrounded by optimism mid-month, leaving you with few bad choices to make. You might be more insistent than usual, too, as you feel compelled to take control of work situations, or conversation with friends. Just remember that you can get your point peacefully. You find yourself questioning all your hard work as April comes to a close. Don’t give up, even when things don’t turn out as planned. The answers might be slow in coming, but they’ll come.

Cancer (June 22-July 22)

The beginning of the month is a time to find healthy ways to let out some of your powerful impulses.

Taking up an extreme sport is a good way to get rid of some of the stress you’ve been feeling. Get physical! You are ready to put yourself forward mid-April, but do you always have to have the last word?! Conversations should be an exchange of information, not a one-way lecture. Later in the month you find yourself thinking about your budget. This feels like a perfect time to work on longterm goals. Look for slow-growing but steady investments now.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 23)

The beginning of April is an excellent time to get responsibilities out of the way. You aren’t into setting long-term goals now, but if there’s something in front of you that needs to be finished, you’re on it. Your mind is open to the possibilities mid-month, and you might have some very exciting travel options. Even though you’re still only in the planning stages, this could be a very exciting journey. As easy as completing projects were at the beginning of the month is how hard it seems as the month comes to a close. Your worst habit now is starting things and not finishing them. If you need help, feel free to delegate.

Virgo (Aug. 24-Sep. 22)

You feel very talkative early in the month, giving excellent speeches, presentations, and lectures.

Your word choice is concise yet meaningful. It’s also a good time to catch up on blogs or social media posts. Listening isn’t your strength right now, and that problem rears it’s head mid-month, even when you’re the one talking. When you have plenty to say but not a lot of time to say it, it can result in rapid speech that’s hard to understand. Slow down. Let your mouth catch up to your mind.

Late in April, you may be struggling to gather the resources to finish a task. This isn’t the time to be hard on yourself. Ask for the help you need.

Libra (Sep. 23-Oct. 23)

The beginning of the month brings a sense of urgency AND lethargy. If you can just dig in and avoid procrastinating, you’ll find yourself getting a lot done! The sense of balance flowing through you mid-April can help your current relationship, something you’ve probably not realized you needed for quite some time. The potential for a romantic relationship or business partnership is higher now than ever before. Take the next step, whatever you mutually decide that will be. The end of the month brings more desire to slack off somewhat, but there’s nothing wrong with taking a little break. If that’s your choice, you’ll have to deal with the consequences if it interferes with your job.

Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22)

April begins with you filled to the brim with energy. You get things done at record speed, but some of the details you’re known for being on top of could get lost in the shuffle. If there’s a way to stay focused and finish on time, you’ll find it. You have a reason to reconsider a lot of things you’ve done recently mid-month, and you might wonder if destiny played a role in recent events. You have plenty of time to dial back your output as the month comes to a close. You like to be in control, but what happens when you step aside and give the reins to someone else?

Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21)

You’re in a spontaneous mood as the month begins. You’re much more likely to act first and deal with the potential consequences later. It’s better to regret something you did than something you didn’t do, right?

Mid-month fills you with warm, friendly energy. Your self-confidence is at an all-time high, making it easy for you to feel at ease in any type of situation (and around all types of people). Later in April you are focused on your relationships, so you should be able to feel at ease with new partnerships as well as old ones. You’re a peacemaker at heart, and you’ll do what it takes to make sure everyone gets along.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 20)

Use clear thinking and good judgment to your advantage as the month begins. There are few situations that don’t benefit from your increased concentration and focus. Challenges build up as you moved towards mid-April, but you should be ready for them if you’ve done the necessary work. You don’t often let people see you struggle, and this time is no exception. The atmosphere turns pleasant later in the month. You love luxury now and surround yourself with the best of the best. If cost is no option, you’re in for some very indulgent treats. Maybe working every minute of the day isn’t necessary to reach your lofty goals.

Aquarius (Jan 21-Feb. 18)

Positive energy flows as April begins, improving your mental abilities and increasing intuition. It’s amazing what you pick up on while you’re in a good mood. Your conversations are quick and to the point mid-month. Let other people use flowery words, your main objective is to get to the point right now. Late in the month your responsibilities fill your thoughts. It seems like a perfect time to throw down some solid long-term plans, but it also adds limits on what you’re able to accomplish, especially at work. Distractions like your phone and other electronics are the main culprits when you’re trying to focus.

Pisces (Feb. 19-Mar. 20)

Things are rough early in the month. This may be a good time to take a break and leave your normal life behind a few days … or longer if you can. Opportunity seems to come for you mid-March, but it’s not going to catch you and drag you along. You have to be ready for it, reach out and grab hold.

Late in the month romance is on your mind. Are you with someone that treats you well and gives you what you need? Respects and adores you? If not, maybe it’s time to consider what’s best for you.

Aries (March 21-April 20)

Unconventional love is in the air as March begins. Keeping your independence, whether in a relationship or not, is important to your feelings. You’ll find a way to make whatever comes your way succeed. You find yourself motivated to accomplish short-term goals mid-month. No time to waist, lots to get done and you’re ready to do it. You find your attention to detail focusing as the month comes to a close. You can’t stop thinking about your interests, so you might as well work on your projects until you’re done.

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n a previous article, Antibiotic Use Tips, published in the January 15, 2019 edition, I failed to capture the details of the topic. I apologize. Let me review two critical matters regarding antibiotic use.

Antibiotic Resistance s I had mentioned in the previous article, pneumonia, tuberculosis, gonorrhea, and foodborne diseases are major infections not easily treated with antibiotics.

I need to add that inappropriate dosing, non-compliance by the patient including not completing drug regimens, treating viral infections with antibiotics, and other factors contribute to the development of resistant bacteria. Sharing antibiotics amongst family and friends in treating various infections also contribute to the development of resistant bacteria.

For those of you who stop taking your antibiotic after a few days because you feel better and do not complete the required days of therapy as prescribed by your healthcare provider, you may be contributing to the development of resistant bacteria. When you feel better with antibiotic therapy after a few days of treatment, you enter what is termed a “subclinical” phase of recovery. During this period, your symptoms, whether it be a hacking cough, sore throat, stuffy or runny nose, chest congestion, or whatever, are minimized.

However, the invading bacteria are still present, just not in the higher numbers when initiating treatment. So, stopping antibiotic therapy during the “subclinical” phase allows the bacteria to regroup and return, in some cases, with a vengeance!

Superinfection he risk for superinfections is higher when using broad-spectrum antibiotics, as compared to narrow-spectrum antibiotics that only fight a smaller number of bad bacteria.

Some examples of broad-spectrum antibiotics include amoxicillin, Augmentin, imipenem (and others), piperacillintazobactam (generic Zosyn), ciprofloxacin (generic Cipro and others), gentamicin, and tetracycline. Longer durations of antibiotic treatment may lower defense cell counts (immunosuppression) and the resultant poor health status of the patient increases the risk of developing a superinfection. As the name implies it is much more difficult to treat a superinfection.

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Clostridium difficile (C. diff.), is a good example of a superinfection that develops with use of almost any broad- spectrum antibiotic over time or with repeated use.

The risk of developing a superinfection increases when other drugs are ingested with antibiotics, especially drugs that modify intestinal acidity, such as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). Prilosec, Protonix, and Prevacid are examples of PPIs. Some of these agents do not require a prescription (over-the-counter).

Patients may take these overthe-counter products along with a broad-spectrum antibiotic and develop a superinfection within a few weeks of treatment. Other risk factors that may contribute to developing a superinfection include: • New exposure to antibiotics, usually multiple antibiotics, risk doubles after 3-7days of antibiotic therapy • Those older than 65 years with declining numbers of white blood cells and greater number of medical conditions, examples: diabetes, heart disease, kidney failure, etc.

• A serum albumin level less than 2.5 gm/dl • Immunosupression—a profound decrease in the blood’s defense cells • A stay in the intensive care unit (ICU) or a protracted hospital stay of 16-30+ days • Severity of underlying disease There are antibiotic combinations to treat a superinfection, but the rate of recurrence is high.

Be safe, be wise. Only take an antibiotic as prescribed and as scheduled for the total number of days prescribed. Do not share your antibiotic with others. Although they may have the same symptoms, they may not have the same bacterial infection. More than likely, it is a viral infection. n ••• For more information: rrxconte@gmail. com

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his month I want to share with you some interesting State legislative news related to water:

SB 332: Local Water Reliability Act (Introduced 2019) id you know that statewide, about 400 billion gallons of treated effluent water thrown away every year? That’s 1.1 billion gallons a day! Just imagine if more communities developed programs and projects to recycle water for irrigation or for purification – statewide we’d dramatically increase water resiliency and security.

State Senate Bill (SB) 332 was introduced in the legislature in February by Senator Hertzberg and Senator Wiener and is aimed at increasing beneficial reuse of water and reducing the amount of treated effluent discharged into the ocean each year.

SB 332 would require wastewater treatment facilities to cut the annual volume of treated wastewater discharged into the ocean by 50% by 2030, and 95% by 2040.

Locally, the Pure Water Soquel Project (Project) could help our region take steps to achieve reduction goals, such as those in SB332. The Project will take about 25% of the treated wastewater from the Santa Cruz Wastewater Treatment Facility, which is otherwise pumped out into the ocean, and purify it for replenishing the MidCounty groundwater supply and creating a seawater intrusion barrier. This will increase our local water supply, protect our groundwater supply from seawater contamination, and benefit the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary by reducing the amount of treated water pumped into the

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Throughout the State, the water that is currently being used as ‘single-use’ and discarded out to the ocean could be used for many purposes including: landscape and agricultural irrigation, surface water augmentation, and groundwater recharge.

SB 332 represents a fundamental rethinking of the State’s water policy with a view toward sustainability for the long term.

Others in California, most notably Orange County, have been purifying already treated wastewater for groundwater and other uses, and many more (like in Monterey, San Diego, and Silicon Valley) are on that path, just like Soquel Creek Water District. In fact, Orange County Water District has been recycling and purifying water since 1975!

SB 332 is expected to get its first committee hearing in the coming months.

••• AB401 The Low-Income Water Rate Assistance Act (Passed 2015) econdly, a question that often comes up is whether there are special rates for the District’s low-income customers.

The short answer is no – but the good news is that there is a statewide lowincome rate assistance (LIRA) program in the works which would help low income customers with their water bills. In fact, California is the first state to legally recognize the basic need for water— that every human being has the right to safe, clean, affordable, and accessible water adequate for human consumption, cooking, and sanitary purposes.

It’s important to understand that under current State regulations, it’s not legal for the District to offer a lower rate to some customers that is subsidized by other ratepayers. Our only source of revenue is from ratepayers, so any special lower rates would be, by definition, subsidized in that way.

The Low-Income Water Rate Assistance Act established through Assembly Bill 401 (Dodd, 2015), is intended to provide a statewide W-LIRA program to support low-income customers and help assure affordability of adequate drinking water in their homes. Once the program is in place, the District will make sure our customers know that this program is available. The State W-LIRA program would provide assistance to customers whose household income is 200% or less of

the Federal poverty level. For a family of four, that would mean an annual income of about $50,000 or less to qualify.

In the time since AB 401 was passed, the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) has been gathering input and comment, and drafting reports and plans.

It’s anticipated that the SWRCB will submit a final report to the Legislature this year, which would then set the stage for program implementation.

••• The District will continue to monitor this progress of the development of SB322 and the implementation of AB401 and will provide an update in a future column. 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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10707 Soquel Dr., Aptos, CA 95003 (At Hwy One and to give a brief introduction. Hear about flotation therapy from Weekdays For more information https://www.tbeaptos.org Freedom Blvd) guest speaker, Elana Gainor, Ph.D. Learn what it is, and the benefits that may help to reduce anxiety, pain and depression CASA ORIENTATIONS TO BECOME ADVOCATES FOR Do you have a problem with food? Please check out our CHILDREN free, friendly 12-Step support group with the solution. Wednesdays and increase overall well-being and sleep quality.

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Court appointed special advocates are everyday people cruzoa.org/meetings. Or call our Hotline at (831) 429-7906. 2nd & 4th Wednesdays: 2-3:30 p.m.

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Room, 4951 Soquel Dr., Soquel the beach! Kids 12 and under can hunt for candy-filled eggs Our evening Santa Cruz caregiver support group meets We specifically focus on recovering from debting on Do you have a problem with compulsive overor underhidden in the sand. The Easter Bunny will be there! Please on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month, and our one’s business. eating?

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All are welcome!

Call the Capitola-Soquel Chamber of Commerce at 831-475Open to family members.

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6522 for more information. www.capitolachamber.com For more information about this and other support groups in SURVIVORS SUPPORT GROUPS santacruzoa.org/meetings the area, please call 800.272.3900 Monarch Services offers a safe space to meet other CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP ANNOUNCEMENTS 12-1 p.m., PAMF, 2850 Commercial Crossing, SC SHOWTIME FOR LOCAL ARTIST Katz Cancer Center, PAMF and Hospice of Santa Cruz County Through February, Showtime Pizza, 7960 Soquel Drive, Aptos invite you to attend a Caregiver Support Group for those Local Artist Becky Olvera Schultz is showing her Native caring for someone with a serious illness. When a loved one is seriously ill, it can be a challenge for the entire family. In this American-inspired clay/mixed-media art exhibit now at Showtime Pizza in Aptos. The exhibit will remain on ongoing support group, we will share stories, learn tools for coping and receive support from people who care. display until the end of February.

Contact Hospice of Santa Cruz County Grief Support Program.

An award-winning artist, her work has been in galleries across American and featured in international (831) 430-3078 magazines like Cowboys & Indians, Native Peoples and Second and Fourth Mondays Wild West Magazine.

SANTA CRUZ CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP For more information visit www.native-expressions.com 2:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m., Alzheimer’s Association, 550 Water JEWEL THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS: RED VELVET Street, Ste. L2, Santa Cruz Ongoing thru Feb 17, Colligan Theatre 1010 River Street, SC If you have a family member who has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia, a careThis stirring drama transports audiences to the turbulent giver support group can offer you an opportunity to find backstage world of London’s Theatre Royal in the early out more about available community resources, learn 1800s. Edmund Kean, the greatest actor of his generation, from others who are going through similar experiences, has taken ill and can’t go on tonight as Othello, leaving his and obtain additional educational materials. Open to company in disarray.

BAY SHORE LYRIC OPERA PRESENTS AÏDA BY GIUSEPPE VERDE A young American actor named Ira Aldridge arrives to step family members, no fee.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR beginning at 9:00 am. We play doubles and mixed doubles, mostly at an intermediate level, and switch around the players every 45 minutes. Balls are provided. $2 for first time visitors.

ONGOING EVENTS CONT. Second Wednesdays SANTA CRUZ SONS IN RETIREMENT MONTHLY MEETING Noon, Elks Lodge at 150 Jewell St. This statewide group of retired men invites you to be our guest at our monthly luncheon. You’ll meet kindred spirits, have a fine lunch and learn something new from a top notch guest speaker.

Cost: $18. RSVP at 479-7096 Second and Fourth Wednesdays WELLNESS ON THE CANCER JOURNEY 11-12:30 pm, Old Soquel Plaza Learn 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.

ADHD SUPPORT GROUP 6:30-8 p.m., Aptos Fire Station, 6934 Soquel Drive, Aptos The 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.

Second Wednesdays’ meeting is for parents of children, teens, and young adults with ADHD. The group for adults with ADHD, spouses, partners of someone with ADHD meets fourth Wednesdays of every month.

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

Last Wednesdays Each Month SANTA CRUZ COUNTY PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP 7-9 p.m., Katz Cancer Resource Center, 3150 Mission Dr Santa Cruz County Prostate Cancer Support Group has been an active group for over 20 years in the community.

First meeting of 2018 will be February 28th.

Thursdays FRIENDSHIP PUT TO MUSIC! 6:30 p.m., New Hall, La Selva Beach Club House, 3124 Estrella Ave. Classes every Thursday night. For more information call Sue Harris or Don Benson (831) 726-7053 or email at caller4u@att.net LUCKY STEPPERS MODERN SQUARE DANCE 6:30 pm, La Selva Beach Clubhouse, 314 Estrella Ave., La Selva Beach, CA 95076 It’s fun and easy to do! Friendship put to music; family friendly. Class takes place every Thursday Night at our new home in La Selva Beach! (Take Mar Monte off of Hwy 1, turns into Playa Blvd., turn right on Estrella) For more information, contact Sue Harris or Don Benson at (831) 726-7053 or e-mail at caller4u@att.net.

Second Saturdays Each Month 2ND SATURDAY ON THE FARM 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Ag History Project Center at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds Join us every 2nd Saturday on the Farm for free family activities. Each month we select a new theme to highlight historical agriculture with games, activities, and demonstrations that relate. We often have guest appearances from farm animals like llamas, draft horses, sheep, goats, chickens, rabbits, and more! You are sure to find something fun and entertaining for the whole family.

Check our website and Facebook page for more details. FREE

LACY J DALTON MUSICAL FUNDRAISER Thursday April 14 12 Noon, Bret Hart Hall, Roaring Camp Railroads, Felton Mark your calendars for a Lacy J Dalton musical fundraiser to benefit the Rotary Clubs of San Lorenzo Valley and Scotts Valley.

The event features live music by the Sada Springs Jug Band starting at noon, with no-host food trucks and a bar. The main show with Lacy J. will be from 2 to 5 p.m.

Tickets at lacyjdalton.brownpapertickets.com Second and Fourth Thursdays CABRILLO HOST LIONS CLUB MEETINGS 6:30 p.m., Aptos Village Park, 100 Aptos Creek Road.

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

Please RSVP cabrillolions@gmail.com Last Thursdays each month MONTHLY ARGENTINE TANGO AT STAR BENE ITALIAN/ARGENTINE RESTARANTE 4:30pm-9:30pm, Star Bene Italian/Argentene Restarante, 21245 East Cliff Dr. This is a night for true “Social Tango.” Order a wonderful meal from the Star Bene Argentine Menu, (or their well known italian menu), and enjoy the ambiance of Argentina and join us in a social tango dance to music from the Golden Age of Tango.

Private instruction and classes by arrangement. For more information, call Michael (831) 239-2247.

Fridays NAR-ANON SCOTTS VALLEY 6:30 p.m., Camp Recovery Center (Bison Center Room), 3192 Glen Canyon Road, Scotts Valley.

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.

To locate additional times and locations of meetings, please go to our website at www.nar-anon.org.

First Fridays each month FIRST FRIDAY ART TOUR The First Friday Art Tour is a Santa Cruz Institute of Contemporary Arts event, managed in conjunction with the participating art venues. The event takes place year-round and illuminates some of the most talented local artists from local galleries.

To find out where to participate in a First Friday art tour, visit firstfridaysantacruz.com (Most galleries are open 12-9 pm for First Friday viewings.)

FRIDAY SHAKESPEARE CLUB 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Peace United Church of Christ at 900 High Street, Santa Cruz Curious about Shakespeare? The Friday Shakespeare Club members discuss the life, times, and influence of William Shakespeare.

For information, call 831-684-2832, or go to fridayshakespeare.org or facebook.com/fridayshakespeare.

FRIDAY SHAKESPEARE CLUB OF SANTA CRUZ 10 am - noon, Peace United Church, 909 High Street This is the oldest women’s club in Santa Cruz. The club meets to study the life, works and times of William Shakespeare. Members share group readings and insights, discuss history, and universal themes found in his plays and writings.

For more information please call 831-684-2832 Saturdays PILLS ANONYMOUS (PA) 8 a.m., Sutter Hospital, 2025 Soquel Ave The purpose of PA is to provide a safe, secure, and supportive place for people who are addicted to pills who want to get off of them. PA is offered all over the world.

For questions, please contact Gary at (831)801-9578 or Kristin at (831)345-6515

DROP-IN GRIEF SUPPORT 12-1 pm, Hospice of Santa Cruz County, two locations: 940 Disc Dr., SV • 85 Nielson St., Watsonville SAN LORENZO COMMUNITY BAND PRACTICE Hospice of Santa Cruz County is offering a drop-in grief support SESSIONS group for adults grieving the death of a family member or a 7:30-9 p.m., San Lorenzo Valley High School Band Room (F-1) friend. This group is a place where you can share stories, learn SANTA CRUZ TENNIS CLUB The San Lorenzo Valley Community Band meets every tools for coping, and receive support from people who care.

9 a.m., Soquel High School Tennis Courts Thursday at SLV High School. Dues are $30 a semester. For more information, please call (831) 430-3000. PreThe nonprofit Santa Cruz Tennis Club meets every You must read music. registration is required.

Saturday morning at the Soquel High School courts Call Teresa at 336-8637.

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Sundays NAR-ANON SANTA CRUZ 6:30 p.m., Sutter Maternity & Surgery Center (Sutter Room), 2900 Chanticleer Avenue, Santa Cruz 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.

To locate additional times and locations of meetings, please go to our website at www.nar-anon.org.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH BIBLE STUDY 9:45 a.m: Bible Study 11 a.m.: Worship 7565 Sunset Way, Aptos First Baptist Church of Aptos welcomes you to join their bible study and worship every Sunday.

Call (831) 688-5842 for more info First Sunday of Every Month SANTA CRUZ DINNER CLUB EVENT 5 p.m., various member homes throughout county Love to cook, entertain and socialize? Our dinner club events will be held in several homes throughout Santa Cruz County where members enjoy gourmet meals, fine wine and conversation.

Joining the club provides a great opportunity to cook, to entertain, and to meet locals that share your interests.

Learn more about the SC Dinner Club and the fun we have by contacting Rhonda Mills at info@SantaCruzDinnerClub.com Third Sunday of Every Month SCIENCE SUNDAY Starts at 1 p.m., 100 Shaffer Road, Santa Cruz, 95060 Seymour Marine Discovery Center presents a public lecture from a marine scientist the third Sunday of every month. Topics are presented in an entertaining and easy-to-understand format, with up-to-date photos, video, and discussion.

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

DATED EVENTS Thursday April 25 TOP GUN JOB FAIR & BUSINESS EXPO 4-7 p.m., Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds Are you looking to connect with great customers and fabulous new employees? JOIN US! Presented by the Pajaro Valley Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture n

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Two of the highest profile in the mid and south county areas are the Rio Del Mar drainage project and the Pajaro River flood control project.

Here is a brief update on both of these projects.

••• Pajaro River Flood Control very year we have concerns about the Pajaro River and the stability of the levee system. The Pajaro River has one of the lowest levels of flood protection of any federally funded project in the United States and has been providing inadequate protection to Watsonville, the Town of Pajaro and the surrounding communities for decades.

Many residents have been rightfully frustrated by a lack of urgency from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and federal funding partners.

But recent advocacy efforts have led to significant progress, and we believe has put us closer to making a new levee project a reality than we have been since it was constructed.

Led by a strong team in the flood control district (consisting of county and city staff), we’ve moved toward an imminent date of completing the feasibility stage — which would lead us to a design and construction phase. Completing the feasibility stage for the new levee project is, unequivocally, the largest step forward in making this project a reality in decades.

In order to keep the project moving forward we’ve hosted a delegation from Washington, DC Army Corps Headquarters, including Major General Jackson and other senior officials, right here in the Pajaro Valley to show winter storm damage and emphasize our needs.

Weekly calls and meetings are held with San Francisco regional Corps district staff from the Army Corps as well as our federal elected representatives. We’ve been to Washington, D.C. and Sacramento to meet with appropriations staff, technical staff and our regional elected officials to advocate for this project and just

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received the support of the National Association of Counties - meaning that they will be advocating on our behalf in DC. The work has been paying off.

In addition to moving closer to the conclusion of the feasibility phase, the U.S. Army Corps has a completed storm damage repairs incurred in the major storms from two years ago, the flood control district has increased funding for tree maintenance and environmental restoration work (to improve water flow during high water events and also work on restoration of the natural habitat) and more.

This is all on top of the significant bench excavation work, which prevented significant flooding in the major storms of two years ago and repair work that has been done in areas along the river and tributaries during the last few winters.

More needs to be done. But the developments over the last two years have been significant and we are hopeful it will get us into the next phase (and closer to construction).

••• Rio Del Mar Drainage nyone that lives in the Rio Del Mar flats area (or has driven there in the winter) knows that large sections can flood and even become impassible. The County has taken the lead on a new drainage project that is estimated to cost just under $5 million.

The proposal will install drainage improvements consisting of new and replacement underground storm drains, installation of a new pump station and relocate stormwater outfall to a new location to

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alleviate flooding and also improve the water quality that runs off.

At this point, design and permitting are complete and the County is looking for funding through FEMA and other federal agencies. The County has completed two grant applications and two notices of intent for other grants.

One complete application has been forwarded to FEMA, the other is being reviewed by the State Office of Emergency Services for eligibility and will then be forwarded to FEMA. The notices of intent are a preliminary step before application for grants.

If the County is successful with these grants there is a local match requirement of 25 percent (or about $1.2 million). These matching funds could possible come from the State or could also come from Zone 6 (the stormwater/flood control/drainage district that exists in Rio Del Mar, Seacliff and Seascape).

However, Zone 6 currently doesn’t have revenue coming in so it would require a new assessment for drainage improvements. The County held a community meeting on these issues with the Seacliff Improvement Association and the Rio Del Mar Improvement Association to discuss Zone 6 options and nothing is currently planned regarding Zone 6 funding. We will continue to pursue grant resources from the State and Federal agencies to fund this needed project. n ••• As always, I appreciate hearing your feedback. If you have any questions or comments please feel free to contact me at (831) 454-2200.

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Camellia is a very friendly rabbit that likes to explore and play in her “cottontail cottage”. Volunteers report that she loves her treats and comes to the front of her keel when she hears the bag being opened. She is on the smaller side with a soft, white coat and ruby red eyes. Come meet beautiful Camellia today!

Camellia is a white, silky spayed female rabbit.

To adopt your new friend, visit one of the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter locations, or their website at www.scanimalshelter.org. n ••• Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter has two full-service, open-admission shelters: Santa Cruz Location (Public Entrance): 1001 Rodriguez St., Santa Cruz, 95062 Hours: Daily 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Wednesdays: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.

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very year at about this time, there is the same concern that it is too early to put summer or warm season vegetables into the garden. When the time comes, replacing warm season vegetables with winter or cool season vegetables will also seem to be too early. Nonetheless, it is best to start the transition early so the garden will be ready for production as the weather warms into spring.

Broccoli, cauliflower and cabbage that are in the garden now should have time to finish before warmer weather makes them bitter. If the warm season vegetable plants that will be planted in their place are adaptable to it, and if the spacing is correct, they can be planted in amongst the cool season vegetables so that they will be ready to go when the outgoing vegetables get harvested.

Unlike most of the cool season vegetables, which are truly ‘vegetative’ vegetables, most of the warm season vegetables are actually fruits, which are why they start to develop in spring, and mature through summer. Tomato, pepper, cucumber, eggplant, corn, bean and both summer and winter squash are the most popular here. Most produce from spring to autumn. Some produce only once.

Corn and other vegetable plants that produce only once can be planted in phases every two weeks or so to prolong production. By the time one phase finishes, the next should be starting. Corn is more efficiently pollinated, and therefore more productive, if grown in square blocks rather than in narrow rows. Corn and many warm season vegetables should be grown from seed sown directly.

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Summer veggies will enjoy warming weather.

and maybe zucchini and other squash can be planted as small plants from cell packs, because only a few of each type are needed.

A cell pack of six or eight cost about the same as a packet of seed, but all the seed in the packet are not really necessary.

Besides, the small plants are less likely to be eaten by snails than newly germinating seedlings.

••• Highlight: Bell Pepper here are too many varieties of chili or pepper to count; but there are surprisingly few that are known as bell pepper, Capsicum annuum. They are the select few that lack capsaicin, which is what makes others so distinctly ‘hot’ and ‘spicy’. Most are quite mildly flavored.

Green bell peppers, particularly those that are green because they are unripe, are generally bitterer and less sweet.

Bell peppers are warm season vegetables that get planted at the same time as tomato and eggplant, which they are incidentally related to. They are more productive where summer nights stay warm.

In mild coastal climates, they are likely to start production later, or finish production sooner, than they would in warmer climates. They like warm sunshine, rich soil, and regularly watering.

The myth that green bell peppers are merely unripe red bell peppers is not completely untrue. They all start out green, and red bell peppers are often used green.

Furthermore, most green bell peppers eventually turn red if they ripen enough.

However, varieties that are grown as red bell peppers are different from varieties that are grown as green bell peppers.

Orange and yellow bell peppers are increasingly popular. Purple, brown and white bell peppers are still rather rare. Red and green are the most productive and easiest to grow. n ••• Horticulturist Tony Tomeo can be contacted at tonytomeo.com.

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