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Community Bridges’ Farm to Fork Gala

The fourth annual Farm to Fork Gala, benefiting human services nonprofit Community Bridges, will be held Aug. 3 from 5:30-10 p.m. at La Selva Beach Clubhouse.

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Next on Cabrillo Stage: ‘Into The Woods’

Art & Music at the Beach

Sponsored by the Capitola Art & Cultural Commission, the Sunday Art & Music at the Beach event takes place six Sundays throughout the summer at Esplanade Park in Capitola Village.

Enjoy quality artwork from local artists and live music on the Esplanade Stage. The final two bands this summer are Acoustic Soul on Aug. 4 and Harpin & Clark on Aug. 11. ... continues on page 4

Cabrillo Stage proudly presents INTO THE WOODS, the Tony Award winning classic with book by James Lapine and score by the incomparable Stephen Sondheim.

The musical intertwines several Brothers Grimm and Charles Perrault fairy tales, exploring the consequences of the characters’ wishes and quests.

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Community News Community Bridges’ Farm to Fork Gala: Unleash the Power of Community while enjoying local Food, Brews, and Wine Next on Cabrillo Stage: ‘Into The Woods’, By Mindy Pedlar Second Harvest Receives $200K Grant • City Completes Independent Investigation into Santa Cruz Councilmembers Citywide Block Parties • One-Person Show • Sanitation Work in Capitola • Over-The-Counter Building Permits Now Available Online • Movies at the Beach CASA of Santa Cruz House Celebrates Ten-Year Anniversary • Call For Poetry Submissions for the 2019 Santa Cruz County Fair CDFW Offers Wildlife Friendly Tips for Cannabis Cultivators Backpacks for Back To School • County Clerk Seeks Volunteers To Help Voting & Language Accessibility Advisory Committee What’s Happening at Dominican Hospital: Events and News About Local Dignity Health Associate Favorites Return for Annual Mole & Mariachi Festival: Celebration Features Tasting Competition, Bands, Dancers, Kids Activities and More Doggie Date Night at Brommer Street Park: Tacos, Beer and ‘The Secret Life of Pets’ Pacific Grove Volunteer Training Bragging Rights for ‘Best Apple Pie: 43nd Annual Santa Cruz County Farm Bureau Apple Pie Baking Contest SCPD Open House / National Night Out Leading the Way For Public Safety • World-Class Pianist Ko-Eun Yi Performing in Aptos: Sunday, Aug. 4th • Episcopal Church of Saint John • 3 pm Sustain Farm Supper: Hosted by Homeless Garden Project Featuring Keynote Speaker Jonathan Franzen

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Monthly Horoscope • Page 26 – Your November Horoscope Community Calendar • Arts & Entertainment – Pages 28, 29

Featured Columnists 20 Make ‘Consent’ an Ongoing Mutual Conversation’: Part 4 (final) of ‘How to Help Your Daughter Understand Consent’, By Trish Allison 23 Learning to Sail, By Lawrence Tartaglino 23 Saints and Soulmates: Francis and Clare of Assisi, By Joyce and Barry Vissell 24 This Is Not Customer Service, By Ron Kustek 25 Maintaining Your Irrigation System to Save Water & Money, By Vaidehi Campbell and Rebecca Rubin 27 Evacuating During an Emergency: Having a Plan in Place is Key for Safety, By Ryan Peters, Fire Captain, Aptos-La Selva Fire Protection District 30 Water Planning for Our Future, By Zach Friend 31 Save Some Seed For Later, By Tony Tomeo

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COVER STORY publisher Patrice Edwards editor Lori Landino contributing writers Camisa Composti, Mindy Pedlar, Erin Kelly-Allshouse, Sandy Feretto, Trish Allison, Lawrence Tartaglino, Joyce and Barry Vissell, Ron Kustek, Vaidehi Campbell and Rebecca Rubin, Ryan Peters, Zach Friend, Tony Tomeo layout Michael Oppenheimer, Jim Johnson graphic artists Michael Oppenheimer, Jim Johnson photography Michael Oppenheimer, Jim Johnson, Brad King website Michael Oppenheimer, Camisa Composti production coordinator Camisa Composti advertising sales Don Beaumont, Teri Huckobey, Ryan Wilson

“Sunday Art & Music” from page 1 2019 Concert Series Schedule Live Music 2-4 p.m., Esplanade Stage Sponsored by: GreenWaste Recovery August 4 • Acoustic Soul (R&B/Smooth Jazz Trio) August 11 • Harpin & Clark (Jazzy, Gypsy & Country Blues) Free and open to the public ••• For more info, contact Leslie Fellows at 831-419 7485 or via e-mail: leslieafellows@ yahoo.com.

You can also contact the City of Capitola at 831-475-7300, https://www. cityofcapitola.org/acc/page/sunday-art-musicbeach-2019, and https://www.facebook.com/ sundayartandmusicatthebeach

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Community Bridges’ Farm to Fork Gala

Unleash the Power of Community while enjoying local Food, Brews, and Wine

“We launched the first electric transit vehicles in Santa Cruz County into our Lift Line fleet, were recognized as an exceptional Women’s Infants and Children’s (WIC) program by the state of California, served over 100,000 meals to seniors, and were named a Nonprofit of the Year,” he said. “Community Bridges programs are widely recognized as exemplary and this event provides a needed opportunity for the community to invest in our high quality services.”

Tickets and event details, including menu, are available online at www.communitybridges.org/events. n ••• Community Bridges envisions a thriving community where every person has the opportunity to unleash their full potential. Together, our family of programs delivers essential services, provides equitable access to resources, and advocates for health and dignity across every stage of life. To learn more, please visit www.communitybridges.org.

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The public is invited to enjoy a locally sourced, multi-course gourmet dinner, local wines, Discretion Brewing beer, a live band, and a live auction. Come enjoy all of this in the company of others who believe in the value of community. All proceeds from the event will be used to strengthen the lives of the 20,000 children, families, and seniors that Community Bridges serves through its family of 10 programs.

“The Farm to Fork event is not just a fundraiser,” said Raymon Cancino, Chief Executive Officer of Community Bridges, “It provides an opportunity for people from all over the county to come together and share a meal, a drink and be empowered to make a positive impact on the community.”

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Next on Cabrillo Stage: ‘Into The Woods’

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By Mindy Pedlar

abrillo Stage proudly presents INTO THE WOODS, the Tony Award winning classic with book by James Lapine and score by the incomparable Stephen Sondheim. The musical intertwines several Brothers Grimm and Charles Perrault fairy tales, exploring the consequences of the characters’ wishes and quests.

Musical and Vocal Director/ Conductor Daniel Goldsmith brings Sondheim’s score to life with meticulous care.

Daniel is passionate about the music as is Director/Choreographer Janie Scott. Ms. Scott greatly admires Daniel’s work and is especially pleased with the artistic quality of the cast she has assembled.

Meryl Streep played the Witch in the movie version, now meet Kristen Hermosillo who plays this coveted role in Cabrillo Stage’s production.

Hermosillo sees her character as many layered, “an enchantress who may be selfish, short-tempered and justifiably vindictive, but always does what she genuinely thinks is best. I love that the Witch is

Photo Credit: Jana Marcus

Some of the cast of Cabrillo Stage’s production of “Into the Woods”. Ashley Rae Little stars as Cinderella (center), while Kristen Hermosillo plays the Witch (back). Also shown (from left) is Ian Leonard as the Baker, Brittney Mignano as Little Red Riding Hood, Jackson Brivic as Jack and Alice Hughes as Jack’s Mother. flawed yet still tries to do what she believes is right. It makes her very relatable.”

To Kristen, the most enjoyable part of

inhabiting the Witch is also the most challenging: the music.

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appoint” says Kristen. “The songs are beautiful, deep, and difficult to learn but ultimately so satisfying to sing.”

And sing she does! Her performance is powerful, interesting, and imbued with more than a sprinkling of humor. Ms. Hermosillo knows the audience will love this wonderful production and hopes they walk away feeling like “they escaped the world for a couple of hours.”

Brittney Mignano plays Little Red Ridinghood with unmistakable joy. From her first red-caped, bouncy entrance on stage, Brittney is Little Red! She describes her character as “a pugnacious adolescent, eager to gain her independence. She’s spunky, impatient and full of confidence. Her journey through the woods shows us that beneath her bravado lives a little girl who still needs her mother’s embrace (and the occasional milk and cookies to make everything feel right again).”

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Second Harvest Receives $200K Grant S econd Harvest Food Bank Santa Cruz County is excited to announce a $197,000 grant from the Central California Alliance for Health Healthy Food Access Program to expand food insecurity screening for Dignity Health Mobile Wellness Van, Dignity Health Dominican Hospital, and Dientes Community Dental Beach Flats Clinic to screen patients for food insecurity using the Hunger Vital Sign™.

Patients who screen positive will receive a Nutrition Prescription to call the Second Harvest Community Food Hotline for a referral to a Passion For Produce or Food For Children program site and be prescreened for CalFresh eligibility.

Patients can redeem their prescription at a program site to pick up their $50-75/ value of fresh fruits and vegetables and healthy staples, receive a one-time $20 Grocery Outlet gift card, and attend a nutrition class.

Poverty and food insecurity lead to poor health outcomes, especially obesity, diabetes, heart disease and stroke.

According to Feeding America, identification of food insecurity and referral to appropriate nutrition services can help to

treat and prevent illness, support patients in chronic disease management and promote wellbeing. It is an inexpensive and non-invasive treatment with the fewest side effects for patients.

Second Harvest and its clinical partners will encourage participation in the Nutrition Prescription Program for

those afraid of accessing safety net services due to their legal status or ashamed of the sigma food assistance with the message that Second Harvest provides safe and respectful nutrition services.

“With the high cost of housing, the political instability, and the high rate of poverty in Santa Cruz County, we believe

it is more critical than ever to find creative ways of reaching new participants and ensuring that they have access to healthy food to thrive.

This program will help us to do just that by leveraging our relationships with Dignity Health and Dientes Community Dental, who have agreed to hand out Nutrition Prescriptions to patients that screen positive for food insecurity. We couldn’t be more thrilled with their participation in this new program,” states Sarah Underwood, Senior Director of Health and Nutrition at Second Harvest.

The Alliance’s Partners for Healthy Food Access Program supports innovative partnerships between health care providers, community-based organizations and/or government agencies to decrease food insecurity in the Medi-Cal population in Santa Cruz, Monterey and Merced counties. n ••• Second Harvest Food Bank’s network of 200 local agencies and programs feeds 55,000 people in Santa Cruz County every month.

Every dollar donated provides four healthy meals.

For more info: www.thefoodbank.org

City Completes Independent Investigation into Santa Cruz Councilmembers

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Respectful Workplace Conduct by two Councilmembers.

Attorney Joe Rose of Rose Law, based in the Sacramento area, conducted the investigation; the firm specializes in investigations of this type. The investigator was retained to make factual findings and was provided unrestricted access to information and witnesses.

The City’s Human Resources Department has contacted all pertinent parties and is in the process of reviewing the report’s findings with them individually. At the conclusion of this process, the report will be made public.

The investigation was iniFrom left: Chris Krohn, Drew Glover, Donna Meyers, Martine Watkins, Justin Cummings, Cynthia Mathews and Sandy Brown. tiated by the City of Santa Cruz’s

he City of Santa Cruz has completed an independent investigation focused on alleged violation of the City’s Respectful Workplace Conduct Policy and the City’s policy on Discrimination, Harassment, Retaliation, and

Human Resources Department. To ensure transparency and maintain integrity of the process, an independent investigator was retained on March 11, 2019.

The City of Santa Cruz is committed to maintaining and promoting a respectful

CORRECTION

The July 1st edition of the Capitola Times cover story on the Capitola Mall stated, “The city of Capitola is comprised of nearly 286,000 residents and 100,633 households…”

According to the US Census Bureau/Santa Cruz County has a population 274,255 residents, the city of Capitola has 10,080.

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work environment that is free from abusive conduct, discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. n ••• For more information: www.cityof santacruz.com

COMMUNITY NEWS

Citywide Block Parties H ave you been thinking about getting your neighbors together?

Would you like to have no cars on your block for a nice afternoon? Invite you neighbors to come out on your block and have fun! SantaCruzNeighbors.org will help you achieve this rewarding experience.

Santa Cruz Neighbors, Inc. is encouraging the residents of Santa Cruz to participate in the 10th annual Santa Cruz Neighbors’ City-wide Block Parties, to be held Sunday, September 29 anytime from noon to 8 pm. Participation from the City of

Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz Police Department, Fire Department and other City Departments along with UC Santa Cruz are planning to visit Neighbors’ Block Parties that day.

Block Party Leads should submit your application as soon as you have your team assembled. Have team member(s) join you in contacting everyone living on your block(s). You want them to receive a personal face-to-face, invitation. You must have their buy in to avoid ‘day of’ conflicts such as no parking areas, blocked driveways and other access issues etc.

Santa Cruz Neighbors.org will help getting your City Permit (music is included in the permit), providing ‘City’ guests, creating a flyer, and providing barricades for you to pick up and much more! Please go to SantaCruzNeighbors.org for all the support you need.

Please note that you should have your flyer created so that you can leave at door if no one is home. Please go back and

recontact neighbors who were not home.

Some Neighborhoods have also designed and printed up door hangers to leave on cars with the street closed day and times!

We can help you with these ideas. n ••• Santa Cruz Neighbors 11th Annual Block Party Sunday, September 29, 2019 (It’s never too early to start planning for this event!)

You choose your block-party times, anywhere between noon to 8 p.m. We have found out that the best start is 2-3 pm as neighbors are more readily available after their home duties and set up times aren’t so early.

Your street, driveway, yard, two blocks!

There are street closure requirements.

More neighbors involved make less work for all. Make it as simple as just come out with your tables and chairs. Bring a dish to share.

The children get to play in the street

and there could be more organized games.

You create a time to visit with your neighbors and catch up with news and even safety issues.

••• Contact us at email@santacruzneighbors.org or call 831 423-0745 Santa Cruz Neighbors is a citywide 501c3 non-profit since 2001 that helps a network of neighborhoods to partner with, local government, educational institutions, and local businesses, and non-profits dedicated to safer neighborhoods, a Community oriented government and provides a neighborhood voice for the residents of Santa Cruz.

change- outs, siding, sheetrock, small remodels (with no alteration of walls), decks less than 30 inches above grade, minor electrical and plumbing work, mechanical (furnaces, air conditioning units, wall heaters, wood stoves, ducting, etc.), simple solar systems, electric vehicle charging systems, most demolitions, and more.

Note that some projects located in coastal areas and some historic buildings may not be eligible for online permitting.

Residents interested in beginning the online permitting process should visit https:// www.sccoplanning.com to create an account and get started.

••• Movies at the Beach eginning Aug 23rd, there will be Movies on the Beach for 4 consecutive weeks on Friday nights (Aug 23 - Sept 13). This is a free event and fun for the whole family!

The movies are set at the Esplanade Stage and begin around 7:30pm or dusk. Free popcorn served at 7pm.

Come early, have dinner in the Village, bring family and friends, flashlights, beach chairs, and blankets!

••• Aug. 23: COCO Aug. 30: Despicable Me 3 Sept. 16: Bernie the Dolphin Sept. 13: Ralph Breaks the Internet n

COMMUNITY BRIEFS One-Person Show he artist Susan Hamilton will be having a one person show at the Capitola 41st Avenue Mall from August 1st to August 29th. It is part of the Regional Artisan Association in their new Gallery Space. It will be open Wednesday through Sunday 2 p.m. until 6 p.m. (or upon request). Here are a few of the oil and acrylic paintings that will be in the gallery show.

For more information please contact the Regional Artisan Association located at 1855 41st Avenue in the Mall. Telephone: 831-515-7390.

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••• Sanitation Work in Capitola he Santa Cruz County Sanitation District, has announced that 49th Avenue from Capitola Road to Wharf Road, Capitola Road 45th Avenue to 49th Avenue, and Emerald Street 49th Avenue

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to Prospect Avenue, in the Jewel Box area of Capitola, will be subject to traffic delays with potential lane closures between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. until August 9, 2019, weather permitting.

These delays and lane closures are necessary for trench excavation, new pipe installation, trench paving and manhole installations.

The Santa Cruz County Sanitation District would like the motoring public to be prepared for delays during these times. Questions may be directed to David Seanez, with Harris and Associates at (831) 524-5565.

For up-to-date information on County maintained roads in Santa Cruz County, please visit: http://www.sccroadclosure. org/ ••• Over-The-Counter Building Permits Now Available Online he County of Santa Cruz is pleased to announce the expansion of online permit processing to include over-thecounter building permits, allowing residents to submit plans and receive these permits without leaving home.

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COMMUNITY NEWS

CASA of Santa Cruz House Celebrates Ten-Year Anniversary T his year marks the ten-year anniversary of the Casa for CASA Capital Campaign. Ten years ago, a dedicated group of staff, Board and community members launched the Casa for

New Board (from left): Dale Johnson, Margaret Gordon, David Fulton, and Judge Rebecca Connolly.

New Board (from left): Kathleen Hilger, Earleen Overend, Ginny Mazry Solari, and Mary Solari.

CASA Capital Campaign to raise funds to purchase the beautiful CASA home in Watsonville.

The vision of this campaign was to create a space for children to spend time with their Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) in a warm inviting setting that would feel like home. CASA volunteers spend time each week with a child in foster care who has been abused or neglected to get to know them and advocate for their best interests in school, Court, and the community.

The vision of the Casa for CASA Campaign was realized and now the CASA house hosts children and Advocates daily from 12-5pm, where they can read in the library and learning center, cook together in the full kitchen, watch movies and play video games in the huge cozy living room, and do arts and crafts in the crafting room.

The staff of CASA also work out of this house.

CASA acknowledged the incredible donors who made the house possible at a celebration brunch in June. Lynne Petrovic, Executive Director, warmly recognized, “They trusted us with their investment, and for that we are honored.

They were investing in an idea, not just brick and mortar, but a hope that the home would be a sanctuary for children who had experienced loss, trauma, and abuse.”

Former CASA Board (from left): Dale Johnson, Amy Harrington, Leola Lapides, Marilyn Koll, Kent Thompson (back), Patrice Keet, Carmen Arriaga-Kumasaka, and Nancy Sherrod, former CASA Executive Director.

The sanctuary was indeed created.

CASA staff have seen youth come back to visit and reach out for help even after their case with Dependency Court closed.

Advocates have said it’s where their children ask to come because they feel safe.

The home has been host to holiday

parties of all sorts, and there have been countless moments of joy, learning, and growth within those walls.

CASA invites community members to come to the house for a tour.

Tours are scheduled Monday — Friday in the morning. Please contact Lyndsey Marks at (831) 761-2956 to set up a tour. n

Call For Poetry Submissions for the 2019 Santa Cruz County Fair

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ound up the Red, White, and Blue.”

That’s our theme for the Santa Cruz Country Fair this year. It will fall

on September 11, 2019. A great reminder to honor our amazing Veterans of every branch; past, present, and future. And our heartfelt gratitude to all of our first responders, our canine and continued prayers for the precious lives lost and their surviving families, on that infamous day on 9-11. And to those ordinary people who became extraordinary in a terrible situation.

It’s a great time to appreciate our freedoms. We are so proud of our Santa Cruz County Fair and all the hard work involved to create a fun and exciting five days of celebration for our many friends and neighbors in this wonderful county.

Our community is full of talented, clever and artistic people. There are so many great departments to choose from.

Check out the Poem categories on our website. We are looking forward to reading

and displaying your beautiful poetry on my poetry wall. (All ages invited) Keep an eye out for our Entry Guide Booklets, which will soon be disbursed throughout the county.

Poetry submissions must be received

by August 14th. All necessary forms will be in the Entry Guide and the website: http:// www.santacruzcountyfair.com.

We will have a poetry reading Saturday, September 14th. at 3:00 in the Fine Art Building. Winners will receive monetary awards.

We are looking forward to showcasing your many talents and watching families share a wonderful time together. n ••• Feel free to contact our fair office for additional information: (831) 724-5671 Santa Cruz County Fair 2601 E. Lake Ave. Watsonville, 95076

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JoGene Vega, Poetry Dept. SCCF (left) with Janice Tao, who one “Best of Show” in 2018 for her poem The Cement Ship.

COMMUNITY NEWS

CDFW Offers Wildlife Friendly Tips for Cannabis Cultivators C alifornia is home to an array of unique plants and wildlife, including many threatened and endangered species found nowhere else in the world. Protecting these precious resources is at the heart of the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW).

Like many agricultural crops, cannabis cultivation has the potential to impact fish and wildlife. To help cultivators and other farmers reduce environmental impacts, CDFW is offering wildlife friendly tips for those engaged in farming activities.

“We all have an obligation to be good stewards of the watershed,” said Sunshine Johnston Owner and Operator of Sunboldt Grown. “Farmers of all types can utilize the natural aspects of the surrounding ecosystem and let nature do the work for you.

With this approach, native wildlife and plants can have a role on your farm while improving sustainability.”

Below are suggestions for utilizing natural resources and coexisting with wildlife: Post Bat Boxes — Bats eat millions of insects each night and can help control pesky insect populations, reducing the need for harmful pesticides. To encourage bats on your property, install bat boxes.

These are artificial roosts that allow bats to live in an area with otherwise limited roosting habitat. To learn more about utilizing bat boxes visit: https://batworld. org/bat-house-information/.

Post Owl Boxes — Similar to bat boxes, providing owl boxes on your property can encourage these handy raptors to help control rodent populations. Reliance on harmful rodenticides which impact the entire food chain (including mountain lions) can be significantly reduced when you let owls do the work for you. Learn

“Into The Woods” from page 6 In thinking of her own adolescence, Brittney easily connects with Red’s energy and attitude towards life. As for the music, she feels that “once you are able to climb the mountain it takes to get it right, every single note, beat and dynamic breathes life into you!” Brittney particularly enjoys the song ‘Your Fault’ describing it as “fast and heated, much like a game of Hot Potato, requiring instant connection and trust amongst cast members.”

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more at: www.ucdavis.edu/one-health/ how-build-owl-box/.

Location Selection — Location is everything for a business and commercial cannabis cultivation is no exception.

To reduce impacts to sensitive habitats and avoid engaging in take of listed species during cultivation or construction activities, research your location thoroughly. Some parcels are better suited for farming activities as compared to other locations near sensitive streams or with

listed species on or near the property. Your regional CDFW representative can provide feedback on your proposed cultivation site and how to address potential impacts to fish and wildlife resources.

Employ Companion Planting — Some plant species naturally repel pests.

By planting these types of crops adjacent to cannabis, you will have another ‘natural’ insecticide and can be less reliant on the more toxic alternatives that often move from points of application through spray

drift, surface runoff or irrigation return flows.

Use Natural Vegetation — Retaining natural vegetation around the property will result in a more diverse landscape with more food resources, nest sites, and shelter for bird species that forage on insects and predators that prey on small mammals. The natural vegetation will also help animals to move around without being seen or disrupted by interactions with people.

Choose the Right Crop for the Right Climate — To reduce water use during the hot summer months, cannabis cultivators can choose a cannabis strain that is best suited for the climate in which it is being produced. The right strain, for the right location, in the right amount is a win-win for all. This will help produce a plant with better yields that is more environmentally friendly.

If you are a cannabis cultivator and have ideas for helping native wildlife or have questions about the suggestions, please email AskCannabis@wildlife.ca.gov.

For more information on upcoming permitting workshops, please visit www. wildlife.ca.gov/cannabis and click on the events tab.

CDFW encourages cannabis cultivators to obtain a state license with the California Department of Food and Agriculture (which includes notifying CDFW about any proposed activities), a county permit, permits from the State Water Boards and implementing best management practices to reduce environmental impacts. n ••• To report environmental crimes such as poaching or water diversions, please call the CalTIP hotline at (888) 334-2258 or text “CALTIP” followed by a space and the desired message, to 847411 (tip411).

filled with laughter, tears and a sense of adventure, Brittney says “These iconic fairytale characters will surprise you! They remind us that there is so much more to life than getting what you wish for.”

“Beautifully complex, loving, shrewd, grounded, courageous, and practical … with a dose of dreamer thrown in for good measure” is how Melissa Harrison describes her character, the Baker’s Wife.

She continues “there is a life force to the Baker’s Wife that I can’t put into words, but I so enjoy feeling the spark that is at her center.” Ms. Harrison’s performance is

strong, tender and nuanced. We clearly see her spark. She is delightful in the number ‘It Takes Two’, a charmingly staged duet she sings with her Baker, the multi-talented Ian Leonard.

This is Melissa’s first show with Cabrillo Stage and she is grateful that this production demonstrates “a sense of beauty for the complexity of life. Our characters learn that life isn’t as simple as getting what you want and being happy.

There is happiness but also loss and pain.

To feel the heart open in the face of it all is my greatest wish for the audience.” n

••• INTO THE WOODS runs July 25 through August 18 at the Cabrillo Crocker Theater, 6500 Soquel Drive in Aptos. Evening performances begin at 7:30 p.m., matinees at 2:00 p.m.

Special Children’s Matinee at noon on Thursday, August 9 with backstage tours, orchestra demonstrations, meet & greet and photos with the cast! Purchase tickets online at www.cabrillostage.com or at the box office 831-479-6154 Cover Photo: Kristen Hermosillo as the Witch. Photo Credit: Jana Marcus

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Backpacks for Back To School V alley Churches United’s backpack program is in full swing with volunteers busy filling backpacks for local San Lorenzo Valley and Scotts Valley kids returning to school in mid August. At this time their greatest need is high school quality backpacks with laptop sleeves for boys and girls. The nonprofit is also in need of 1½” binders to complete the backpack project in time for back to school.

The backpack program is also accepting donations in order to purchase any remaining items needed to fill the backpacks with all the

necessary school items the kids need to start the school year off prepared. A $40 monetary donation will provide a quality backpack with all the essential items needed.

You can donate online at vcum.org or Facebook, mail to P.O. Box 367, Ben Lomond or use a credit card over the phone. For further information regarding backpack donations, call Valley Churches United at 831-3368258 x228. n ••• For more info: Lynn Robinson, Executive Director. Email: lrobinson@ vcum.org Phone: (831)-336-8258 x229

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The VLAAC members advise the County Clerk on issues related to the accessibility of elections for voters with disabilities and voters with low English proficiency.

They meet quarterly in person to discuss upcoming elections, outreach efforts, accessibility and language guidelines and standards, pending legislation, and emerging technologies.

The VLAAC also provides recommendations identifying and prioritizing activities, programs, and policies to ensure every voter has equal access to the ballot.

This is a volunteer committee. There is no pay, stipend, or reimbursement, for participation in the VLAAC. Desired qualifications:

• Be willing to serve from appointment through December 31, 2020.

• Be willing to attend meetings inperson at the County Clerk’s Office.

• Have advocacy, outreach, technology, and/or elections experience.

• Have understanding of barriers faced by voters with disabilities or low English proficiency.

While committee membership is limited to appointment, all meetings are open to the public. All interested voters and advocates are welcome to attend and participate.

Interested persons can complete the application online at www. votescount.com and email or mail it in. Applications are also available at the County Clerk/Elections office at 701 Ocean Street, Room 310.

Our next Voting & Language Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting will be held at 10:30 am, Thursday, August 29 at the Santa Cruz County Elections Department, 701 Ocean Street, 3rd floor PLH conference room. n ••• For more information or if you have any questions, please contact Gail Pellerin at 831454-2419 or email VLAAC@votescount.com.

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Events and News About Local Dignity Health Associate Dignity Health’s Four Bay Area Hospitals Receive “Get With the Guidelines” Stroke Gold Plus Awards he American Heart Association/ American Stroke Association awards recognize the hospitals’ commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines based on the latest scientific evidence.

Dominican Hospital Planning $360 Mil. Renovation and Expansion Project ignity Health Dominican Hospital is planning a renovation and expansion that will cost an estimated $360 million, aiming to improve the county’s access to health care.

The Dominican Hospital Pavilion expansion and improvement is expected to begin later this year, and will add 84,000 square feet to the existing hospital—without extending the hospital’s property areas—as well as a 410-space, three level parking garage.

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Cancer Center Receives Donations of Blankets, Art Kits ubaru of America and the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) donated dozens of art kits and nearly 100 large blankets to cancer patients at Dignity Health Dominican Hospital as part of the annual Subaru Loves to Care campaign.

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riends of Santa Cruz State Parks (Friends) today announced it will host the 7th annual Mole & Mariachi Festival on Saturday, Sept. 7, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park (144 School St.) in downtown Santa Cruz.

The festival features mariachi bands, folkloric dancers, kids’ activities and the main event: the Mole Tasting Competition.

Mole — a traditional savory, sweet Mexican sauce, sometimes made using chocolate — will be available to sample.

Mole tasting kits will be available for purchase. Mole sauces will be judged by event attendees who will cast their vote for a People’s Choice Award, and by a panel of local celebrity judges who will select a Judge’s Choice Award.

Competitors for 2019 include last year’s Judges’ Choice winner Margaritaville Capitola, and last year’s People’s Choice winner and Judges’ Choice Runner Up Ana Mendoza, as well as a returning Judges’ Choice winner from 2014, El Jardin Restaurant.

Also returning for the first time since 2017, Mariachi Feminil Orgullo Mexicano, an all-female mariachi band, will headline the mariachi and Folklorico dance performances.

Festival attendees can also purchase a wide variety of mole-inspired food items from local vendors who will be selling tamales, tacos and more at this admissionfree, solar-powered, zero-waste community event. Learn more at www.thatsmypark. org/events/mole-and-mariachi.

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is home to the oldest building in Santa Cruz County. Built between 1822 and 1824 by local Ohlonean and Yokuts Indians, the park’s signature adobe is the only remaining structure from Mission Santa Cruz, founded in 1791. One of just four adobe buildings left in Santa Cruz County — and sometimes confused with the nearby replica mission chapel — it is the only building of its kind preserved as a museum in the State of California.

The adobe served as housing for Neophyte families who lived and worked at the Mission, which operated until 1834 when it was secularized. After decades of private ownership, the adobe was sold to the State of California, extensively restored and finally opened in 1991 to the public as the Santa Cruz Mission SHP. The park celebrated its 25th year in 2016.

Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks saved Santa Cruz Mission SHP from closure in

2012. Friends funds interpretation services and a portion of park operations, and also runs the Mission ParkStore. In addition, Friends has worked with State Parks to implement key improvements at the park, including plaster repair and whitewash on the exterior and interior of the Mission, reconstruction of an adobe brick floor, French drain repair, and installation of new water-saving toilets and a bike rack.

Friends also established several special events at the park, including the annual Mole & Mariachi Festival each September, live music and the popular PopUp Picnics in the Park. For more information about Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park, visit www.thatsmypark.org/projects/ santa-cruz-mission.

Established in 1976, Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks (Friends) is a vital partner with California State Parks, creatively working to ensure our cherished local parks and beaches are thriving and available to all.

Friends’ innovative and collaborative community partnership provides support and investment for education, equity and inclusion, conservation, facilities improvements, historic preservation and cultural events. Friends also operates six ParkStores, offering nature- and history-themed merchandise for sale to benefit local parks and beaches. ParkStore locations include Natural Bridges, New Brighton, Santa Cruz Mission, Seacliff, Wilder Ranch and Online. n ••• Learn more at www.ThatsMyPark.org or via Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and Pinterest.

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Visitors to local Subaru dealers Cyprus Coast Subaru and Subaru of Santa Cruz were given the chance to share personalized messages of hope to our oncology patients, and these were delivered alongside the art supplies and blankets.

The art kits help patients pass the time during treatments, and the blankets provide comfort and warmth as patients continue their fight against cancer. n ••• For more info contact Claire Henry at 831-462-7864 or Claire.Henry@Dignity Health.org.

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• Community Science Opportunities: These include Black Oystercatcher Monitoring, Plankton Monitoring, and MPA Watch. These data gathering activities help inform conservation and science in our local area. n ••• Open daily from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; the museum is at 165 Forest Ave., Pacific Grove.

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SCPD Open House / National Night Out SANTA CRUZ — The Santa Cruz Police Department (SCPD) is celebrating for National Night Out with a free community Open House event at police headquarters located at 155 Center Street on Tuesday, August 6 from 4:00 to 7:00 pm.

The Open House is an opportunity for the Santa Cruz Police Department to say thank you to residents for having an active partnership to improve our community.

The open house features activities for kids and adults, station tours, and live demonstrations. Plus, the Santa Cruz Police Officers Association will have a booth passing out free cotton candy!

“We are very pleased to open the doors of our facility and family to the community. We want everyone to get an up-close and personal look at how our Department serves their city,” said Police Chief Andrew Mills. “We’re extremely grateful to our residents for supporting the Department and allowing us to provide community-oriented policing in Santa Cruz.”

Meet the Chiefs, Officers, CSOs, Rangers, and professional staff and learn what goes into policing a City of 65,000 residents and millions of annual visitors.

Join us for Open House activities including: • Tours of the Police Department • K-9 Demonstration • Hop in, take a closer look at our Police Vehicles • Crime Scene Investigation Interactive Activity • Equipment Displays & Demos - Try It On!

• Police Motorcycle Skills Demonstration • Meet SCPD Officers, Rangers, CSOs & Volunteers • Learn about Police Careers & Volunteering • Crime Prevention Information • Refreshments, Giveaways & Much More!

FREE parking provided at Depot Parking Lot 107 Center Street and bike valet at SCPD for Open House attendees on Tuesday, August 6 from 4:00 to 7:00 pm.

Family-friendly FREE Open House event, SCPD invites everyone to bring your friends and families for a fun night at police headquarters.

National Night Out enhances the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement to encourage a sense of community.

It provides an excellent opportunity to bring police and neighbors together under favorable circumstances. n ••• For more information or questions about SCPD Open House event for National Night Out, please call (831) 420-5844 or email jblaschke@cityofsantacruz.com.

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raniterock’s company roots lie deep in the history of California’s Central coast.

Founded February 14, 1900, it is proud of its rich history, growth and development in the last century. A privately held company, Graniterock has been inspired by the core values originally established by Arthur Roberts Wilson.

With vision, inspiration and unique stewardship, his grandson Bruce Wilson Woolpert used these values to build a successful and highly-respected company that has endured within the San Francisco and Monterey Bay region.

Graniterock’s construction division quickly became one of California’s premier heavy engineering contractors in the 1990’s.

New concrete, sand and recycling operations added to the Graniterock family. But perhaps most significant was their fresh focus on meeting customer needs by providing precise, fast and flexible service.

Attention to personal development and the empowerment of Graniterock people also improved quality and customer assistance. Graniterock has been recognized for its many accomplishments with awards for excellence in management and business practices, with the Malcolm Baldridge National Quality Award, the nation’s highest honor for business excellence.

Fortune Magazine placed Graniterock on its annual list as being one of the

country’s 100 Best Places to Work. With a commitment to community service always a company priority, it was expressed in new ways, such as “Pops and Rocks” Independence Day concerts to benefit the United Way, and support of excellence in education in Santa Cruz County public schools.

Just shy of 1000 employees, one of the company’s new additions to the Graniterock family is Aptos based employee Jake Clark, an estimator and project manager for custom jobs who adds color to everything he does. Spearheading for Santa Cruz, his goal is to create more jobs locally and keep it within the community.

“I’m here to really get us back in the Santa Cruz areas,” Clark said. “We range from servicing the homeowner to the contractor to the HOA. We are small enough to have friends but big enough to take care of them.”

Clark has worked in the construction industry for 10 years, but can also be found coaching Santa Cruz Pop Warner football, Aptos little league baseball, or acting as head coach for St. Abraham’s basketball team. He has been active in coaching for 15 years. He and his wife are the parents of four kids; a 19-year-old, a set of 10-year-old twins and a 3-year-old.

“All of our workers believe in the family owned business core values and we want to continue to give back to the community,” Clark said. “This is the reason

why we do so many meaningful events that are life changing for little kids. We also work with contractors and agency owners every day to create that special new attractive look for a building, parking lot, pool or landscape. We have brought many ideas to life by supporting the construction industry with materials that create form and function and we want to bring the customers ideas to life and share our expertise with them.”

Some of the many products Graniterock is known for include: company ready mix concrete, aggregates, asphalt & emulsions, building materials, green products, natural stone, seal coating and slurry. The company does everything from large corporate projects to small projects for homeowners. They not only work with contractors but do driveways and pathways, seal coating and slurry and paving and grading.

Graniterock also offers a number of green, sustainable, recycled and environmentally acceptable products to its customers. Its green products include Pervious Concrete, Perco-Crete, High-Fly Ash Content Concrete, Interlocking Pavers, Recycled Baserock, aggregates like sand, rock and gravel, parking bumpers, Turfstone, ECO-Block, and erosion control.

Whether you need aggregate, readymix concrete, hot mix asphalt or building materials for a new building site or your next home improvement project, get to know Graniterock. n ••• Upcoming Graniterock Sponsored Community Events: Algebra Academy August 5-10 raniterock recognizes the importance of academic achievement and of giving back to the community. With that in mind, the company implemented the Algebra Academy nearly 10 years ago.

The Algebra Academy, in conjunction with Driscolls and CSUMB, offers weeklong, 8-hours-a-day programs of intensive math instruction for seventh and eighth grade students.

This year, the week of Aug 5, Graniterock is offering presentations by Graniterock team members on the importance of mathematics. At the end of the session, Graniterock will host Algebra Academy graduates and their families for a celebration of their accomplishments at The Mello Center in Watsonville at 10 a.m. on Aug 10.

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2019 River Run YMCA Saturday, August 24 he River Run 2019 is a unique experience that takes you meandering through a working sand and gravel quarry. Participants can choose a 1-mile Family Fun Run or 5K walk/run.

The events take you inside the Southside Sand and Gravel Quarry to see the working quarry site, the banks of the San Benito River, specialized equipment that processes the rock and natural surroundings.

The River Run benefits the YMCA of San Benito and begins with the 5k race at 7:45 a.m. Family Fun Run follows at 8:00 a.m. at 5632 Airline Highway, Hollister, CA 95023. Join after the races for a Health Expo and Quarry Open House.

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The team will also get a behind-thescenes look at all our facilities, jails, and go on ride alongs with our patrol staff. We need your experience, insight, and energy.

The Sheriff’s Advisory Team consists of community members from all walks of life including residents from all five Board of Supervisors districts, residents of each of the four cities, and people working in the health, treatment, faith, education and business professions.

You can look forward to the following experiences during the process: • Overview of Sheriff’s Office • Tour Headquarters • Unmanned Aerial Systems • Patrol Operations and Ride-Along • Jails, Programs, Rehabilitation and Reentry • Crime Scene Investigation, Forensic Laboratory and Pathology

• Mental Health Calls for Service and CIT • Response to Homelessness • Critical Incident Response and Investigation • Cooperation Among Law Enforcement Agencies Recruitment for the Sheriff’s Advisory Team begins now with 1-year appointments starting in September and ending in August. n ••• For more information or to place your name on an interest list, contact Dalissa Escobar at (831) 454-7618 or email Dalissa.

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Fresh Seafood, Coastal Mexican & Vegetarian Dishes Prepared “A La Cocina Fresca”

World-Class Pianist Ko-Eun Yi Performing in Aptos

Full Bar , 50+ Tequilas Santa Cruz Mountain Wines

Sunday, Aug. 4th • Episcopal Church of Saint John • 3 pm

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he Aptos Keyboard Series proudly presents highly acclaimed Korean pianist Ko-Eun Yi, winner of the 2013 Concert Artists Guild Competition.

She has garnered numerous top prizes in her young career, including First Prize victories in 2010 at the World Piano Competition in Cincinnati and Ko-Eun Yi the Wideman International Piano Competition in Jackson, Mississippi.

Ko-Eun will perform works by Scarlatti, Debussy, Beethoven and Liszt.

Tickets available at the door. For more information: Josef Sekon, D.M.A. Artistic Director of The Aptos Keyboard Series

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“... A fantasy world of shimmering sounds and colors ... flawless and dazzling ...” Ko-Eun has earned praise for playing with “élan and fire and a surplus of bravura technique.”

— Cincinnati Enquirer “A masterful technician … Her finger-work was immaculate, inner voices were keenly drawn out, and there was no lack of power when needed.”

— Washington Post (831) 685-9169 email: josefsekon@yahoo. com or http://www.st-john-aptos.org/ aptos-keyboard-series.html n ••• Episcopal Church of Saint John the Baptist, 125 Canterbury Drive, Aptos

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Make ‘Consent’ an Ongoing Mutual Conversation’

Part 4 (final) of ‘How to Help Your Daughter Understand Consent’

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s with all values we try to instill in our children, the best way to get the message across is by modeling the behavior ourselves.

While your daughter is gradually defining ‘respect,’ ‘self-respect,’ and ‘boundaries’ in her own head, she needs someone she can emulate. Here are suggestions for what you can do and say that will give her someone (you!) whom she loves and trusts, to mimic: • Keep your cool. Instead of yelling ‘Don’t you say that to me, it’s disrespectful!’ calmly respond with words like ‘You know, we don’t talk to each other like that in our family. We treat each other with respect.’

• Practice kind and firm discipline. Discipline means to teach, not to punish.

It’s not about shaming her. Discipline is a lot more effective when not using punitive strategies.

• Reiterate that everyone is different.

If she has a different way of doing things, respect that difference by saying things like ‘I’ve never seen anyone do it that way before, but I like it!’ Say ‘everybody’s different’ frequently.

• Don’t be disrespectful of others. If you’re sarcastic, dismissive, and talk behind others’ backs, she’ll try it too.

If she thinks it’s OK to be disrespectful

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of others and to herself, she’ll mimic your behavior.

• Model positive personal ethics.

Whether it’s obvious or not, she’s observing your behavior. She’s watching things like whether you pay your bills on time, if you help others, if you’re generous with tips, and if you participate in charitable giving.

• Say you’re sorry if you screw up.

Mature, respectful adults accept responsibility and apologize when they make mistakes. Let her see and hear you apologizing if you’re wrong.

• Share your own story. This will help her feel like you’re accessible and she has a starting point for a conversation about self-respect. For example, she might say something like ‘Remember when you told me xxx, well something similar happened to me and I need your opinion.’

• Show respect to your partner. This will go a long way toward setting an example of how two people should treat each other. Even things like whether it’s OK to take/use the other person’s belongings are something she’ll learn from you.

• Be a good listener. Give her your undivided attention when she is speaking to you. Listening to others’ opinions is

an enormous part of learning how to respect others.

• Be trustworthy. Keep her feelings and experiences private, show her that you can be a trusted adult who cares about her feelings and her self-respect.

• Date night. Dads? Trusted friends?

Consider taking your daughter on a ‘date’ to show her how she should expect to be treated. She needs to feel empowered and know that a healthy relationship is free from hurt (emotionally and physically) and behaviors like that are unacceptable.

Granted, the modeling suggestions above are extremely hard to accomplish, especially when you’re in the heat of the moment.

But if you can at least strive to accomplish some of the suggestions, it will help your

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daughter define ‘respect’ in her own head and will also help her recognize when disrespect is occurring among her peers.

As she grows…

It’s so important to know that helping your daughter understand consent is not a ‘once-and-done’ conversation. It doesn’t have to be a one-time, sit-down, formal discussion. It can and should be an ongoing, casual, back-and-forth exchange of ideas.

Equally important, while she’s a preteen, sex doesn’t necessarily have to be part of the conversation. The subject of ‘consent’ can be anything related to how two people treat each other.

Modify the subject as she grows.

When she’s 9, your ‘consent’ conversation might be about a friend who borrowed something of hers without asking. As she gets older, the ‘consent’ subject can slowly wind its way into lots of more mature conversation topics.

Even if all she hears from your ongoing conversations is ‘blah blah consent blah blah self-respect blah blah’ you’ve given her two words (‘self-respect’ and ‘consent’) she can use as a takeaway.

Hopefully, none of your conversations will sound like ‘blah blah blah,’ but at least you have a Plan B to fall back on if Plan A doesn’t work. If she comes back to you a few days later and says ‘what’s consent again?’ you’ve done your job.

The decisions that she makes as she grows through adolescence and early adulthood are informed by her understanding of what you teach her in your ongoing conversations. Be proud of that. n ••• Trish Allison is the writer of P.I.N.K. Backpack gender-equality pocket guides for parents. Visit her website at http://www.pinkbackpack.com.

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Sustain Farm Supper

Hosted by Homeless Garden Project Featuring Keynote Speaker Jonathan Franzen

Empowering Students To Shape Their Futures With Confidence.

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he Sustain Supper, a farm-to-table dinner, benefiting the Homeless Garden Project’s education and training programs for individuals experiencing homelessness, will be Saturday, Aug. 24.

The event will feature dishes prepared by four well-known local chefs and a keynote speech by beloved author Jonathan Franzen.

The event, held at the Homeless Garden Project’s Natural Bridges organic farm on Delaware Avenue and Shaffer Road, will be 4-7:30 p.m.

Attendees will also enjoy a farm tour, drinks (including special wine pairings) and live music by Lindsey Wall.

The menu, which will highlight produce grown on the farm, includes appetizers by Chef Tom McNeary of Soif, salad by Chef Sarah LaCasse of Earthbound Farms, entrees by Chef Matthew Beaudin of Monterey Bay Aquarium and dessert from Chef Yulanda Santos of Aubergine.

Jonathan Franzen’s great loves are literature and birds, and his most recent book, The End of the End of the Earth is a passionate argument for both. Jonathan has been a frequent visitor to the HGP farm to watch birds.

Time magazine has called Franzen the “Great American Novelist” and NY Times referred to his “crackling genius.” He is the author of Purity, The Corrections (winner of the National Book Award for Fiction), Freedom, among other novels, and five works of nonfiction and translation, including Farther Awayand The Kraus Project.

He is a member of the American Academy of Arts and Letters, the German Akademie der Kunste, and the French Ordre des Arts et des Lettres.

To volunteer at the event, please contact Volunteer and Intern Program Manger Emily Redfield at EmilyR@homelessgarden project.org.

By attending the Sustain Supper, guests help support trainees transform their lives and gain skills they need to build their home in the world. n ••• The Homeless Garden Project (HGP) provides job training, transitional employment and support services to people who are experiencing homelessness.

HGP’s vibrant education and volunteer program for the broad community blends formal, experiential and service learning.

Programs take place in our 3-acre organic farm and related enterprises. In the soil of our urban farm and garden, people find the tools they need to build a home in the world. We envision a thriving and inclusive community, workforce, and local food system.

••• For tickets or to learn more at www.homeless gardenproject.org or engage with us on Facebook and Instagram.

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BUSINESS PROFILE

Rio Del Mar Dental

Tod C. Anderson — the Friendly Dentist and his Staff

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By Sandy Feretto

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Mari, a hygienist at Rio Del Mar Dental, explained that because the staff

has worked together for a long time, they are able to collaborate to help patients who might feel uneasy. Mari said they could dim the lights and put on soothing music to create a close to boutique spa experience that provides a calming effect. Warm blankets are available, and the dental chair warms and has a massage component.

She explained that the staff helps the patient feel in control and are in good hands.

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

The Rio Del Mar Dental waiting room has a homelike atmosphere. There is an acoustic guitar leaning against the wall for patients who like to play music while waiting for the dentist or hygienist. In addition, Dr. Anderson is certified in dental conscious sedation, a medical approach that can be implemented when a patient feels very anxious.

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

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

Dr. Anderson likes the outdoors and family time with his wife and two children, Quinlan and Cooper. He grew up in Los Gatos and enjoys having all his family and friends in the Santa Cruz area. He is an avid surfer.

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

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

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

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Learning to Sail

By Lawrence Tartaglino

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recently wrote about how Goldie, my Golden Retriever, taught me to fetch the morning newspaper. Now I am going to tell you about how I taught Goldie to sail, swim, survive, and enjoy her many hours at sea.

As an 8-month-old puppy, it was evident that Goldie had never been to the beach, the yacht harbor, or around undulating docks and boats. She was in for a surprise.

Goldie

On her very first full day with us, we decided to introduce her to the Santa Cruz Harbor and our sailboat. She approached the dock with a great deal of trepidation; after all, the “sidewalk” was moving, and the objects attached to it (the boats) were bobbing up and down.

As my wife stepped on board our boat, Goldie decided to follow. Not being familiar with the movement and counter movement of boats and docks, poor Goldie missed a step, and fell headlong into the water. As I looked down at her, her eyes were as wide as saucers, and she was paddling wildly as she realized for the very first time that she could swim.

She could not climb onto the dock, so I reached down, grabbed her by the collar, and hefted her back to safety. She was mortified. She shook and shook to rid herself of the cold water, then retreated to the far end of the dock where she lowered her head in disgust and humiliation.

I feared that she might never trust me again. Not so, the very next day she was up and raring to go.

When we arrived at the dock, Goldie knew what to expect. She approached the floating dock with caution, but the fear

seemed to be gone. As she approached the boat, she timed her boarding, and hopped onboard without incident. Time for a boat ride!

We tethered her in with a spare line, and we were off. As the boat left the dock,

it began to bob up and down with the movement of the surf. This was new to Goldie, but she was up for it. She snuggled up to me and rested her head on my thigh.

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Saints and Soulmates: Francis and Clare of Assisi

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By Joyce and Barry Vissell

s we write in The Shared Heart, “The real soulmate is a state of consciousness, not a person.”

That being said, there can also be an outer soulmate, or life partner, an ancient connection with another soul where the primary purpose is serving together, blessing the earth together, more than simply loving one another.

Joyce and I have a deep affinity for St. Francis and St. Clare of Assisi, really ever since we saw the movie, Brother Sun and Sister Moon, in 1973, and I left the movie theater wanting to give away all our possessions. Well, I never did that but, in our own way, we have tried to live a life of simplicity and spirituality.

And there is another reason we feel especially close to Francis and Clare. It was their profound love for each other. Were

these two saints also soulmates? I believe so.

Clare was just a teen from a noble family when she first heard Francis preach in about 1210, but he lit a spiritual fire within her that eventually led her to run away from her family. Francis initiated her as the first woman in his then little band of followers.

He eventually cloistered her at San Damiano, the first church that he rebuilt.

And there she stayed for the rest of her life, with a growing number of women, including her own mother and sister.

There are several recorded events about these two saints that reveal the profound love that they shared. One time, Francis was struggling with the direction of his life, whether to live his life as a hermit in seclusion or to continue preaching and traveling.

He sent one of his brothers to San Damiano to instruct Clare to pray for divine guidance. Her prayer was answered. His life should be a path of service in the world. So great was

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his trust in Clare that he immediately obeyed her directive and set out on the road.

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This Is Not Customer Service

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wning a business is more than a full-time job — it often becomes a significant part of one’s entire life, from their relationships to family to friends. And since the heart of any business is customers, its often surprising to experience how little attention is paid to providing the best customer experience possible.

There’s an expression that it’s not what happens, it’s how you handle it.

And that applies to many facets of life, but especially to customer service.

For instance, a local burger location was called when a pair of customers experienced food poisoning from eating their turkey burgers one Sunday evening. (Yes, one person became violently ill).

The next morning, a phone call was placed, and the automated system to speak to a human in the office states ‘the person you’re trying to reach is unavailable’ and immediately beeps for voicemail. Upon leaving a voicemail of the problem on Monday, there was no phone call returned.

After leaving a second voicemail on Tuesday, still no return phone call.

Wednesday and Thursday passed with no customer contact.

Friday the customer walked in the business to speak to an owner to inform them there were apparently 2 issues, one

“Soulmates” from page 23 Another time, probably before Clare was established at San Damiano, she was walking with him in the wintertime along a snowy road. She asked, “Francesco, when will I see you again?” Probably to put her off, because I believe he was a bit scared of his love for her, he said, “When you find a rose blooming in the snow.”

He was probably confident in the impossibility of this happening in the dead of winter. As the story goes, she immediately walks into the woods, finds a rose in full blossom, and returns to show Francis.

Well, from the different reports, Clare hardly got to have any time with Francis in person. Soul to soul, they were always together. Clare finally had her wish granted near the end of Francis’ life.

By Ron Kustek

with kitchen prep and the other with being non-responsive to customers. After being told by one person that the owners were in an outside meeting – and then that they weren’t available, a polite Assistant Manager was dispatched to deal with the issue. After empathetically listening, she apologized and said she was processing a full refund for the tab, provided 2 free burger coupons, and hoped for the best.

Unfortunately, she didn’t process the full $30.34 tab – but only $17.26 of it – without informing the customer, who discovered the shorted refund on their credit card statement.

I’m guessing at this point you’re thinking this is not the way customer service should be handled. But what about restaurants that charge a $2+ upcharge for a ‘salad’ instead of a different side-dish? We all know that the hand-grab inside the prepared salad bag is a) cheap and b) saves labor preptime to slap on the plate. So why insult customers or create a negative waitperson discussion just to get an extra $2+ from a patron?

Say what you’d like about ‘chains’ or ‘big business’ – but keep in mind that the ‘restaurant’ chain with the highest level of customer satisfaction nationally – is Chick-fil-A. Despite how one feels about their political or religious views, the

company has made a solid commitment to customer service, training people and handling every issue with the care and respect that a paying customer deserves.

Contrast that with other chain businesses. For instance, a large ‘electronics store’ in the area refused to refund a customer the full amount when returning a defective travel mug within 30 days.

Instead, they said ‘our policy is 14 days, so we can either issue a store credit, or replace the item.’ When a customer experiences a defective item, they likely don’t trust the item, and don’t want a replacement, as there are many other options in the market.

When challenged by the customer, the salesperson just repeated ‘that’s our policy, we can’t do any better than that’ — which is true, and very sad. Can’t do better than that? The chain still sells the item, so returns are standard practice in that industry for returning defective items to the manufactured.

If you can’t do better than this for customer service, perhaps you shouldn’t own a business at all. Customers have choices, which is why many shop on Amazon and/ or give their loyalty to businesses that care. n ••• Ron Kustek is a business instructor at Cabrillo College. rokustek@cabrillo.edu

Very ill and blind, he was brought to San Damiano so that Clare could minister to his many ailments. Even if she couldn’t cure him like she did for so many others, she still could tend to the man who awakened her heart to the presence of God. Clare devoted her life to God and to Francis. Each autumn, during our retreat in Assisi, we bring the group to San Damiano, where many can feel the powerful presence of Francis and Clare, even in the blocks of stone that Francis carried and put into place to rebuild the small church.

We tell stories about the two divine lovers in the little room where she slept with her spiritual sisters, and later died.

And we see Clare’s tiny private garden, where she had a view of Mt. Subasio.

Perhaps my favorite story is one that had numerous witnesses. Clare once revealed to her sisters, “If only I could have a meal with Francesco.” Very likely, she never had that privilege.

Somehow, word got back to the brothers about Clare’s desire, and they approached Francis, saying something like, “Hey Francesco, all Chiara wants is a simple meal with you. Don’t be a jerk!” They probably didn’t say that last part.

At last he relented, but he didn’t want to be alone with Clare, so he insisted they be chaperoned by several sisters and brothers.

Clare arrived at the Portiuncula (the “little portion,” a tiny church he had also rebuilt that became the center of the Franciscan movement). The sisters and brothers

laid out a simple meal and Francis and Clare began to pray.

Meanwhile, up the hill in Assisi, people looked down at the Portiuncula and saw flames that seemed to be consuming the little church. Alarmed, the townspeople came running down the hill with buckets of water to put out the fire.

When they arrived, however, the fire they saw was a spiritual, not a physical, fire coming from the divine rapture of these two saints and soulmates. They never did get to eat the food, so great was their spiritual meal! n ••• Joyce & Barry Vissell, a nurse/therapist and psychiatrist couple since 1964, are counselors near Santa Cruz, CA. Visit their web site at SharedHeart.org

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Maintaining Your Irrigation System to Save Water & Money

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rrigation systems help us control the timing, volume and duration of water applied to our landscapes. When these systems are designed and maintained properly, they save you, water, time, and money and help you keep a beautiful, efficiently, and easily watered landscape.

Even though irrigation systems may run themselves, they cannot maintain themselves! Regular monitoring and inspecting are key! Did you know that irrigation issues are in the top three causes of water leaks? A lot can go wrong and quickly.

Here are some things to keep in mind to help you maintain your irrigation system.

1) Monitor your water bills and meter and create yourself a water budget.

These are your feedback tools that help you if figure out if you are on track with efficient use or might have leaks. A water budget requires you to know your plant water needs for specific months of the year as well as the unique features of your landscape, such as the sloped and shaded areas.

2) “Audit” your system by walking the landscape while irrigation is running at least once a month.

As you walk the property look for overspray onto hardscapes, other sources of run-off, broken heads or leaking seals, obstructed or misdirected heads, and dying or drowning plants. Adjust or replace faulty heads and consider the new efficient rotary style heads.

3) Know how to use your irrigation controller and consider purchasing a “smart” one that automatically adjusts for recent rainfall and time of year.

Some can be controlled and monitored

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from your smart phone. Also figure out what your controller will do if there is a power outage—some revert back to a basic factory setting.

4) Create a map of your yard that indicates where each irrigation zone is located and the valve number that corresponds to that area.

This will save hours of time when trouble-shooting any problems.

5) Regulating and monitoring incoming pressure is also important to prevent leaks from popping emitters and couplings, as well as misting of spray heads.

If you live in a high-pressure area, you may need a regulator installed, adjusted, or replaced. Learn how to take static and active pressures in your system.

6) Remember, most people over-water.

If you see moss, mushrooms or over growth, you may have a leak or are over-watering.

Mulching helps to hold moisture in the landscape and prevent erosion on slopes.

7) Irrigate when the sun is down, but inspect your system when the sun is up.

8) Many people do not adjust their irrigation schedule with the four seasons.

The adage of “set it and forget it” does not work and can cost you hundreds of dollars in unnecessary leaks and wasted water.

If you are Soquel Creek Water District customer call us at 831-475-8500 for a free Water Wise House call. Our conservation specialist will come out to your home and evaluate the efficiency of your irrigation system. He can also provide you with a personalized irrigation schedule, dial in your timer settings, and teach you how to easily schedule your timer.

Update on other Soquel Creek Water District Activities (Can you please put these in a box?)

• The District reached a significant milestone in the Pure Water Soquel Groundwater Replenishment and Seawater Intrusion Prevention Project on June 25th.

The Santa Cruz City Council unanimously approved an agreement for the City to provide treated effluent and to collaborate on a tertiary treatment facility that will located at Santa Cruz Wastewater Treatment Facility.

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How Do You Like It

ACROSS

1. “Beat it!”

6. Bupkis 9. Tobacco mouthful, slangily 13. “All My Children” diva 14. *Pie ____ ____ mode 15. Oil source 16. *____ ____ or to go 17. Meghan Markle’s Archie, e.g.

18. East Asian peninsula 19. *Italian or ____ meatballs 21. *A la King or Kiev 23. Pine juice 24. Jury colleague 25. U.K. broadcaster 28. Make a reference

30. Wine grape 35. Riyadh native 37. *Wafer, cake or sugar 39. “No way” partner 40. On ____, or cheap 41. Old World lizard 43. Rani’s dress 44. Like a Harvard building?

46. “Don’t bet ____ ____!”

47. Table scraps 48. *With cream or sugar 50. Montana tribe 52. Make lacework 53. Prospector’s mother 55. Directing Spike 57. *Shaken or stirred 61. *Not on the rocks 65. ____ Bashevis Singer

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66. Gobbled up 68. Between 10 and Queen 69. *Mini or maxi 70. No longer working abbr.

71. Saint in the Caribbean 72. Nobel Peace Prize capital 73. Kum Ba ____, song 74. Triangular road sign

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1. Gets the picture 2. ____dad or ____fish 3. Stravinsky’s “The ____ of Spring” 4. DNA and RNA 5. Natalie Merchant, once?

6. Funny poet Ogden

7. U.N. workingconditions agcy.

8. Jousting pole 9. Chocolate candy, to a Brit 10. “____! The herald angles sing” 11. Toward the lee 12. Withdraw gradually 15. Vail trail 20. Virgo’s brightest star 22. Request for tailor 24. Self-flagellation, e.g.

25. In its simplest form 26. Music to a performer’s ears 27. Representative of Allah on earth 29. *Eat in or ____ ____ 31. Comme ci, comme ça 32. Pie display 33. Largest artery

34. *Lime or ____ 36. *Rare or medium 38. Chieftain in Arabia 42. Bikini, e.g.

45. Civil wrong 49. Bajillion years 51. More rare than daily 54. Dear one for writing 56. Boredom 57. Fermented soybeans 58. Says “What?”

59. *Not top-shelf 60. Hawaiian tuber 61. Long for Liz 62. Small European freshwater fish 63. Bad to the bone 64. In Davy Jones’ locker 67. *Hot or iced © Statepoint Media

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Your August Horoscope Times Publishing Group, Inc. Virgo (Aug. 24-Sep. 22)

Recent communication issues seem to be clearing up as August begins. If you’ve had misunderstandings with someone in the past several weeks, this is a good time to sincerely apologize or graciously receive an apology from someone else. Getting things done is your number one priority mid-month. Your takecharge attitude can be intimidating, but you’re just trying to make sure the job gets done and gets done right. You’re enjoying making sure everything is done correctly near the end of the month. Putting things where they belong, being on time, and making sure your house and office are super clean. Tending to details is what you do best, and you love freeing yourself from (emotional and physical) clutter.

Libra (Sep. 23-Oct. 23)

The beginning of the month is a perfect time for you to explore deeper connections with the people you care about. Talking about important issues with your BFF helps strengthen your already amazing bond. You might get another crack at an opportunity you regretted letting slip in the last few months. Maybe you’ve evolved enough to take advantage of them this time. Later in August, you’re really pumped to show everyone how responsible you can be. This is a good time to finish projects, plow through red tape, and pay attention to health problems (especially stomach issues).

Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22)

Your avenues of communications seem to be opening wide for the first time in weeks as the month begins.

You’re more willing to share personal things now, but only with the people you feel closest to. Trust, as always, is a key issue. Mid-August is a great time to do some cleaning and purging. Letting go of things that have sentimental value isn’t always easy, but the memories will still be there even though the stuff attached to them is gone. Late in the month the need to organize and clean is strong, and there’s no reason to resist. You don’t always love the work while you’re doing it, but you do love the results.

Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21)

Complications that have been pestering you of late seem to be clearing up as August begins. This is a good time to have a heart-to-heart chat with someone you’ve felt disconnected from lately. You’re feeling very thankful mid-month. Have you been taking anything for granted of late? This is a great time to start a gratitude journal or write thank-you notes to the people who’ve made a difference in your life. The end of summer is bringing a desire to put things in their place as the month comes to a close. You aren’t known for keeping the tidiest of living spaces, so surprise the people you live with by doing a complete top-to-bottom purge and cleanse!

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 20)

Your desire for excitement and newness is as strong as ever at the beginning of the month, clashing with the things you must deal with on an everyday basis. Every moment can’t be filled with “wow,” but there’s nothing wrong with celebrating the extraordinary among the ordinary. It’s time to get rid of your excess around midmonth. Clean. Straighten. Toss out the things you don’t need. Be sure to recycle, repurpose, or give away anything that someone else might still be able to use. As August comes to a close, you find yourself drawn to something you didn’t realize you were missing. Trying something new during this time can be a revelation.

Aquarius (Jan 21-Feb. 18)

Early in the month, some of the eccentric behavior you’ve been displaying might subside while you try to figure out why some obstacles have recently been put in your way. You can take some responsibility for the way things are now, but try to avoid placing most of the blame on yourself. Your humanitarian side comes out mid-August, so finding a charity to get involved with is on the top of your to-do list. Plan on spending a significant amount of time and/or money on it now. Late in the month you feel that it’s time to take some risks.

Now you are ready to work on new ideas and projects you’ve wanted to get off the ground.

Pisces (Feb. 19-Mar. 20)

The beginning of August is a time to express your personal truths. If you’ve been waiting to tell someone how you feel, it’s easier to open up now than it has been in previous weeks. There’s a sense of whimsy in the air mid-month. If you can just let go and enjoy what life brings your way, it can be a wonderful experience. You aren’t so worried about what other people think now, which can free you up to do things the way you really want to do them. Your practical side returns later in the month. Right now, cleaning up the dishes or putting gas in the car is equal to cuddling on the couch or tucking a love note inside a lunch box now.

Aries (March 21-April 20)

Your occasionally tactless manner subsides slightly as the month begins. Life slows down as you focus on making loved ones feel comfortable, valued, and loved with your kind words. Mid-month is a time to power through your responsibilities, and right now you’re ready for them. Keep your head down and your eyes on the results as you’re stuck working those long overtime hours. You are encouraged to take risks as August comes to a close. There are still rules you must follow like everyone else, but if you rely on your instincts, you should be cutting through red tape better than your competitors.

Taurus (April 21-May 21)

You don’t always know the perfect thing to say, but as the month begins, you seem to be finding it easier to say what you mean. At least the forces of the universe don’t seem to be working against you right now.

You feel a strong need for structure mid-August. Thinking outside the box isn’t as appealing as it sometimes is; following the rules that are already in place feels right. The fates seem to be trying to bring you some important self-discovery late in the month, if you’re willing to see things from a different perspective. You can gain a better understanding of people and concepts if you go into new situations with an open mind.

Gemini (May 22-June 21)

You feel an opening of communication lines as August begins. If you’ve recently said the wrong thing to a friend or lover, a heartfelt apology does wonders now. That confidence grows mid-month, allowing you to say what’s on your mind in a direct and loud manner. You’re pretty sure of yourself, which can take you far in business and romance. The positivity continues through the end of the month, helping you make a positive change in your life. Being in the right place at the right time or knowing someone at the top will finally pay off, especially if you’re prepared.

Cancer (June 22-July 22)

Your words have more feeling and compassion as the month begins, and you’re much less likely to encounter miscommunications that lead to arguments and hurt feelings. It’s a good time to lay any important thoughts or feelings out in the open. You are feeling adventurous mid-month, encouraging you to come out of your shell and do something out of the ordinary. It’s time to use your artistic and/or creative talents to get the attention you deserve. You’re feeling somewhat childlike in the final days of August, but not in a bad way, especially if you’re spending a lot of time around kids. There’s nothing wrong with coloring outside the lines or dancing like no-one is watching.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 23)

Good fortune is helping take you where you want to go as the month begins. You’re capable of plenty on your own, but why not take advantage of fate when it’s on your side? There’s less spontaneity mid-August, but that just means projects and ideas will be much more thoroughly addressed and prepared. There can still be very special moments, but they won’t be a surprise, and that’s okay. There can be comfort and satisfaction in routine. Your intuition rises as the month is ending, so don’t ignore or dismiss those little inklings you’re having. When you get a certain feeling one way or the other, that’s the universe trying to tell you something.

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might leap into the water to get a closer look at her cousins.

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“Irrigation” from page 25 The tertiary-treated water will then be put through an advanced water purification process before being used to create a seawater intrusion barrier and replenish the critically over-drafted Mid-County groundwater basin.

• The District was recognized as one of 85 Top Workplaces in 2019 by The Bay Area News Group.

The annual award is based solely on employee feedback gathered through an anonymous, third-party survey.

“We are excited to be recognized as a Bay Area Top Workplace and that our employees consider Soquel Creek Water District a great place to work!” said Ron Duncan, District General Manager. “Our workplace culture is a distinct part of what makes us special and our mission has always been to recruit and retain top-notch, public employees dedicated to serving our community by providing a safe, reliable and sustainable water supply.”

• The 860-foot-deep pilot seawater intrusion prevention well project at Twin Lakes Church has successfully been constructed.

The $1.1M pilot well (partially funded

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The annual award is based solely on employee feedback gathered through an anonymous, third-party survey.

by a Proposition 1 Groundwater Grant) was constructed by Maggiora Bros.

Drilling, Inc. and includes 470 feet of stainless steel screens, spanning two zones of the Purisima aquifer.

During the drilling operations, soil samples were collected every five feet and analyzed for geochemical properties to provide further information on the underlying aquifers.

Testing was conducted to confirm the potential recharge and extraction rates that can be achieved. A draft report is expected by late summer 2019. We appreciate the community partnership with Twin Lakes Church on this important pilot project.

••• 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 the District at outreach@soquelcreekwater.org or visit www.soquelcreekwater.org.

FEATURED COLUMNIST

Evacuating During an Emergency

Having a Plan in Place is Key for Safety

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

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t’s hard to believe that we’re already well into July! I hope everyone is enjoying the summer season so far.

A couple of months ago as we said goodbye to Spring, we addressed the importance of making sure your home is protected from the risk of wild fire through weed abatement, defensible space, and fuel control.

All very important things for us to consider, as we get deeper into the 2019 fire season.

Aptos and the surrounding communities are no stranger to large-scale wild fires.

Many of you may recall the Trabing Fire that occurred in June of 2008. Record temperatures sizzled into triple digits that day, as a small fire quickly grew to disastrous proportions along the inland side of Highway 1 in the southern portion of Santa Cruz County. Fire conditions were dangerous and dynamic, as the fire would eventually destroy 26 homes and 49 outbuildings.

While the fire’s total size (630 acres) may not have been large in terms of area, the fire was located in acres of dry unburned grass and brush (fuel) coupled with many homes built there. This interface of wild land and residential areas are common in most of California’s 58 counties.

Aptos and the surrounding neighborhoods include plenty of these interface zones which we at Aptos-La Selva Fire District address every year for safety and fire pre-planning. Our main focus each spring and summer is to mitigate the threat and consequences of fire in these interface areas.

This month, I thought I’d speak to the idea of having an evacuation plan in place if a wild fire were to threaten your neighborhood. While an evacuation plan for wild fire will also address other potential disasters such as earthquakes, floods, and other large scale incidents, knowing how to effectively (and safely) evacuate is critical to making sure that you and your loved ones are protected and prepared.

First ask yourself: What would we do if an evacuation order were issued for your neighborhood? Would we know what to do?

What would the first order of action be for you and your family? Sadly, in many largescale wild land fires, firefighters have seen

the tragic loss of life that occurs when neighborhoods are unprepared for when it is time to evacuate.

The first thing to do is to plan where you and your family would go if you were advised to evacuate your neighborhood.

Identify safe places you could go ahead of time and develop a family/household communication and re-unification plan.

This is important to make sure everyone in your family is on the same page in the event you are separated when a disaster happens. Please keep in mind that cell phones may not work and that your ability to communicate in conventional ways during a disaster could be limited.

Another critical aspect of an evacuation plan is to know your area. Be familiar with alternate routes in and out of your neighborhoods. Again, if cell phone towers are compromised due to a fire, your ability to utilize mapping services will be limited or may not work at all. Assemble a “go bag”

that you can carry on foot, which keeps all critical personal items you may need.

Keep important documents, prescription medications, glasses, and other necessary items in a ready mode in case you need to leave fast. The last thing we want is to forget critical belongings, or worse, delay an emergency evacuation because we’ve lost track of where we’re keeping those critical items. Be ready to go!

Consider always keeping a full tank of fuel in your vehicle and remember that in certain situations, you may not be able to drive your car due to road closures or traffic congestion. Plan to address the needs of your pets and, if you own livestock or horses, be familiar with the safe places you can take them in the event of an evacuation. This was a very critical aspect to the evacuation during the Trabing Fire incident.

If time allows you to do so, prior to leaving the house, get in contact with any family members living out of the area and inform them of your plan. Secure your home by locking all doors and windows. Unplug all electrical equipment such as radios, televisions, and small appliances. Leave freezers

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and refrigerators plugged in unless there is risk of flooding.

If there is damage to your home and you are instructed to do so, please shut off your gas, water, and electricity. As you are leaving, tying a towel or something similar to the doorknob will tell emergency services that your house is secured and evacuated.

Lastly, if possible include your neighbors in your plan. A neighborhood that prepares together thrives together during challenging times. I believe our community can be well prepared and ready for any type of disaster. Let’s continue to work together in our neighborhoods as we put a plan in place that makes sure everyone goes home safe! n ••• For more information on public evacuations and disaster preparedness please visit www.ready.gov or download the mobile FEMA app for smartphones. See www.fema.gov for more information.

This application provides alerts and information during disasters and large-scale incidents. You may also visit www.aptosfire. com for more on how you can stay prepared and informed.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR ANNOUNCEMENTS VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR THE MONTEREY SYMPHONY The Monterey Symphony is seeking volunteers. If you love music and want to be involved, please call (831) 646-8511 or visit www.montereysymphony.org for more info.

Tuesday August 6 NATIONAL NIGHT OUT 5 – 7 p.m., Jade Street Park, Capitola Get to know your neighbors, and learn how to be a good neighbor! Enjoy a free BBQ, meet the Capitola Chief of Police, enjoy Police K-9 demonstrations, Astro Jumper, Climbing Wall, Petting Zoo, Home Depot Crafts for Kids, Fire Truck, Ambulance and Police Cars.

National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live.

National Night Out enhances the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement while bringing back a true sense of community.

Furthermore, it provides a great opportunity to bring police and neighbors together under positive circumstances. Millions of neighbors take part in National Night Out across thousands of communities from all fifty states, U.S. territories and military bases worldwide on the first Tuesday in August.

Capitola Police Department 831-475-4935. www.cityofcapitola.org

Wednesday August 14 NETWORKING LUNCH 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., Bargetto Winery, 3535 N. Main Street, Soquel Connect face-to-face with business owners, entrepreneurs, professionals, and community members, in the lovely setting of Bargetto Winery overlooking Soquel Creek. Each guest will have the opportunity for a brief introduction.

Enjoy a delicious lunch catered by Whole Foods Market Capitola, wine available for purchase from Bargetto Winery, great raffle prizes, fantastic networking, and a presentation from photographer Taylor Boone about video marketing. In a competitive marketplace, it’s time to step up your game to increase your visibility ... it’s time to tell your story. Learn how.

Cost: $20 Chamber Members, $25 Non-members.

Seating is limited. Advance reservations required. We cannot guarantee a seat, or provide lunch, without a reservation.

Call 831-475-6522 or visit master.capitolachamber.com/ events/details/networking-lunch-2609 for more information.

Saturday September 14 Sunday September 15 37TH ANNUAL CAPITOLA ART & WINE FESTIVAL Saturday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. • Sunday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Capitola Village The Capitola Art & Wine Festival combines Art, Wine, Music and Food, all in charming Capitola Village overlooking the beautiful Monterey Bay. Over 150 fine artists and 22 Santa Cruz Mountain wineries will participate in this year’s Festival. Be sure to visit the Local Artisans Marketplace where you will find unique and locally made artisan foods and crafts. A Kids Art & Music zone with ongoing craft projects and musical play is conveniently located in the center of the Festival on Lawn Way. Enjoy great entertainment all weekend including local dance groups, street performers and live music.

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ONGOING EVENTS Daily SANTA CRUZ ‘USED’ BOOKSHOP

10 am- 3 pm 2710 Chanticleer Ave. Santa Cruz Grey Bears: Every Monday and Friday is $10-a-bag book sale. Fill up a shopping bag with books for only $10! Thousands of titles for $1.50 or less: cookbooks, gardening, sci-fi, mysteries, classics and all sorts of fiction and nonfiction. Non-profit Grey Bears has served our community for 45 years. Grey Bears provides recycling services and accepts books and other donations for our thrift stores.

Proceeds benefit our Brown Bag Program, distributing nutritious food to 3,900 seniors every week.

Weekdays CASA ORIENTATIONS TO BECOME ADVOCATES FOR CHILDREN CASA empowers volunteers to directly influence life-changing decisions affecting children in foster care. Court appointed special advocates are everyday people that, with just a few hours a week can have a lifetime of impact for a child who has been abused or neglected.

More info www.casaofsantacruz.org or call (831) 7612956 XT.102

Mondays & Tuesdays WOMENCARE ARM-IN-ARM 12:30 - 2 p.m.

WomenCARE ARM-in-ARM support group for women with advanced, recurrent and metastatic cancers. Meets weekly Mondays & Tuesdays, with a separate meeting every First and Third Tuesday every month.

Registration required. Call 457-2273 for more information and to register. No cost to attend. www.womencaresantacruz.org Tuesdays WRITING/DISCUSSION MEETING 6:30-7:30 p.m., Christ Lutheran Church, Gazebo Room, 10707 Soquel Dr., Aptos, CA 95003 (At Hwy One and Freedom Blvd) Do you have a problem with food? Please check out our free, friendly 12-Step support group with the solution.

All teens and adults welcome!

For current times and locations of other meetings: www. santacruzoa.org/meetings. Or call our Hotline at (831) 429-7906.

BINGO 6:30 p.m. Santa Cruz Elks Lodge, 150 Jewell St. BINGO EVERY TUESDAY. Buy-in begins at $21. The Snack Bar is open with goodies and dinner specials.

BUSINESS DEBTORS ANONYMOUS 5:15-6:30pm, Calvary Episcopal Church, Parish Hall, 532 Center Street, Santa Cruz.

We specifically focus on recovering from debting on one’s business.

For more information: 831-425-3272.

Tuesdays

FELTON FARMER’S MARKET 2.30–6.30 p.m., St John’s Church in Felton 120 Russell Ave, Felton The Felton Farmers’ Market started in 1987 and is the second oldest market in Santa Cruz County. The market boasts a variety of certified organic fruits and vegetables and artisan foods. It is open Tuesdays from May thru October.

Tuesdays & Wednesdays SURVIVORS SUPPORT GROUPS Monarch Services offers a safe space to meet other survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and Mondays human trafficking survivors, and to listen or share OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS MEETING experiences. Childcare provided on site.

Spanish – Tuesdays 6:00-7:30 p.m. Servicios Monarca, 7 - 8 pm, Soquel Congregational Church, Ann Hutchinson 233 E. Lake Avenue, Watsonville (831) 722-4532 Room, 4951 Soquel Dr., Soquel English – Wednesdays 6:00-7:30 p.m. Monarch Do you have a problem with compulsive over- or underServices, 1590 Seabright Avenue, SC (831) 425-4030 eating? Anorexia? Bulimia? Compulsive exercising?

You are not alone. Drop into a free, friendly OA 12-Step For more information, visit www.monarchscc.org meeting with the solution. All are welcome!

For information on other meetings in Santa Cruz County: www. Tuesdays & Thursdays santacruzoa.org/meetings FREE PILATES CLASSES AT TEMPLE BETH EL 10 a.m., Temple Beth El, 3055 Porter Gulch Rd., Aptos Second and Fourth Mondays Please join us every Tuesday and Thursday at 10 am in SANTA CRUZ CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP the social hall at Temple Beth El in Aptos (3055 Porter 2:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m., Alzheimer’s Association, 550 Water Gulch Rd) for a lively and challenging 60 minute Pilates Street, Ste. L2, Santa Cruz Strength Class. The classes are free and everybody is If you have a family member who has been diagnosed welcome. Donation are welcome. with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia, a care- For more information https://www.tbeaptos.org giver support group can offer you an opportunity to find out more about available community resources, learn Wednesdays from others who are going through similar experiences, ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION and obtain additional educational materials. Open to 1st & 3rd Wednesdays: 5:30-7 p.m. family members, no fee.

2nd & 4th Wednesdays: 2-3:30 p.m.

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with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia, a caregiver support group can offer you an opportunity to find out more about available community resources, learn from others who are going through similar experiences, and obtain additional educational materials.

Our evening Santa Cruz caregiver support group meets on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month, and our afternoon Santa Cruz caregiver support group meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month. No fee. Open to family members.

For more information about this and other support groups in the area, please call 800.272.3900 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 MAGICIANS’ CLUB 7 p.m., Antonelli Club Room, 2655 Brommer St., Santa Cruz Attention Magic Lovers! Our new Magicians’ Club meets on the last Wed. of every month at 7pm in the club room at the Antonelli Mobile Home Park. If you do magic or want to get started in this fun hobby, join us.

Questions? Call Jim at 685-3829 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 info call Sue Harris or Don Benson (831) 726-7053 or email at caller4u@att.net

COMMUNITY CALENDAR 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

ONGOING EVENTS CONT. 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.

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

SAN LORENZO COMMUNITY BAND PRACTICE SESSIONS 7:30-9 p.m., San Lorenzo Valley High School Band Room (F-1) The San Lorenzo Valley Community Band meets every Thursday at SLV High School. Dues are $30 a semester.

You must read music.

Call Teresa at 336-8637.

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

CHURCH STREET FAIR Saturday August 3 Sunday August 4

11 am – 7 pm, Outside the Civic Auditorium Immerse yourself into Santa Cruz culture with a street fair of music, dance, art, food and wine. The performances feature many traditions from around the world as well as Cabrillo Festival’s Free Family Concert with a Tour of the Orchestra. Browse the artwork on display from regional artisans as well as free activities for the entire family.

The Church Street Fair is a collaboration between the Cabrillo Festival of Contemporary Music and the City of Santa Cruz’ Civic Auditorium.

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 shakespeare.org or facebook.com/fridayshakecope and find recovery. speare.

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

OF SANTA CRUZ DROP-IN GRIEF SUPPORT 10 am - noon, Peace United Church, 909 High Street 12-1 pm, Hospice of Santa Cruz County, two locations: This is the oldest women’s club in Santa Cruz. The club 940 Disc Dr., SV • 85 Nielson St., Watsonville meets to study the life, works and times of William Hospice of Santa Cruz County is offering a Shakespeare. Members share group readings and drop-in grief support group for adults grieving insights, discuss history, and universal themes found in the death of a family member or a friend. This his plays and writings. group is a place where you can share stories, For more information please call 831-684-2832 learn tools for coping, and receive support from Saturdays people who care.

PILLS ANONYMOUS (PA) For more information, please call (831) 430-3000. Preregistration is required.

8 a.m., Sutter Hospital, 2025 Soquel Ave The purpose of PA is to provide a safe, secure, and First Fridays each month supportive place for people who are addicted to pills FIRST FRIDAY ART TOUR who want to get off of them. PA is offered all over the The First Friday Art Tour is a Santa Cruz Institute world. of Contemporary Arts event, managed in conFor questions, please contact Gary at (831)801-9578 or Kristin junction with the participating art venues. The at (831)345-6515 event takes place year-round and illuminates some of the most talented local artists from local SANTA CRUZ TENNIS CLUB galleries.

9 a.m., Soquel High School Tennis Courts To find out where to participate in a First Friday art tour, visit The nonprofit Santa Cruz Tennis Club meets every firstfridaysantacruz.com (Most galleries are open 12-9 pm for Saturday morning at the Soquel High School courts First Friday viewings.) beginning at 9:00 am. We play doubles and mixed 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 friday

doubles, mostly at an intermediate level, and switch around the players every 45 minutes.

Balls are provided. $2 for first time visitors.

Second Saturdays Each Month 2ND SATURDAY ON THE FARM 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Ag History Project Center at the Santa Cruz

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 Friday August 2

SUPER SONIC SUMMER BLOCK PARTY 5:30 – 8:30 p.m., Westside Surf & Skate, 345 Swift Street, Santa Cruz Come to our Super Sonic Summer Block Party, where you can drink beer and help prevent extinctions at the same time!

We’re partnering with Island Conservation to bring you an epic summer bash. $1 from every admission will go to Island Conservation, a science-based nonprofit that prevents extinctions by removing invasive species from islands.

Bring your kids, bring your uncle — there’s Sundays gonna be food, music, drinks, vendors, baby NAR-ANON SANTA CRUZ goats, and more! Also don’t forget to bring 6:30 p.m., Sutter Maternity & Surgery Center (Sutter your own mug or cup — we’re aiming to make Room), 2900 Chanticleer Avenue, Santa Cruz this event as free from single-use plastics as Nar-Anon is a twelve step support group for families possible! and friends of addicts. There are no dues or fees to join.

Cost: $3 at the door—RSVP required. To register, visit Just come to a meeting. You will hear others, who are EventBright at https://tinyurl.com/y4pmcor7 going through similar problems, talk about how they To apply to be a vendor or sponsor email Matthew@ cope and find recovery.

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

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

RECOVERING COUPLES ANONYMOUS MEETING 10:30 a.m.–noon, Sutter Maternity, 2900 Chanticleer Ave, SC RCA is a 12 step group for couples. Our primary purpose is to stay committed in loving and intimate relationships and to help other couples achieve freedom from dysfunctional relationships. All couples are welcome whether married or partnered. Some of us are new in our coupleships and seek to build intimacy together.

We have all found help in Recovering Couples Anonymous.

For more information visit our website: https://santacruzrca.org or email us at rcasantacruz@yahoo.com

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Wednesday August 7, 14, 21 & 28

CAPITOLA TWILIGHT CONCERT 6-8 p.m., Esplanade Park, Capitola Village Bring low back beach chairs and blankets, grab a picnic dinner from your favorite eatery, and enjoy a FREE concert at the beach every week!

Aug. 7: The Houserockers Aug. 14: Everyday People Aug. 21: Mambo Tropical Aug. 28: The Digbeats Visit http://master.capitolachamber.com/events/ details/capitola-twilight-concert-08-07-2019-2601 for more info. n

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aving a sustainable water supply is essential for the future of our county and state. Recognizing the need to ensure long-term water sustainability throughout the state, the legislature passed the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act in 2014. The Act requires local agencies to coordinate efforts to bring our groundwater basin into sustainability by writing and implementing a Groundwater Sustainability Plan.

The Santa Cruz Mid-County Groundwater Agency (MGA) tasked with submitting the Sustainability Plan - is a partnership between the County of Santa Cruz, Soquel Creek Water District, the City of Santa Cruz, Central Water District, and the community. The Sustainability Plan is due to the State by January 31, 2020.

In order to help draft the Plan, the MGA reached out to community members that represented different constituent groups in the basin. The selected individuals served on the Groundwater Sustainability Plan Advisory Committee.

The committee met monthly for multiple-hour evening meetings from October 2017 until June 2019 to work through two major decisions: what is our local goal for sustainability, and how is sustainability defined? The Committee had to navigate through dense technical reports and complex policy language to reach an understanding on these questions.

The Plan considers sustainability through the lens of several different criteria: reduction of stream flow, lowered groundwater levels, groundwater storage, groundwater quality and seawater intrusion. The committee worked through each one of these criteria at length, revisiting some topics several times.

For each one, the committee had to set a minimum threshold. As long as the Basin stays above those thresholds, it is considered sustainable.

Because the Plan defines the meaning of sustainability for our groundwater basin, and because it identifies the actions needed to reach sustainability, it needs to reflect the values that we as a community share.

As such, the MGA is soliciting comments from you.

The Draft Groundwater Sustainability Plan is available for public comment until September 19. Your participation is valued! Taking the time to familiarize yourself with the Plan and provide feedback is critical. Ultimately, the Plan will have impacts for our community for the next few generations: • Groundwater is currently the only source of drinking water for more than half the population living and working in the basin boundary.

It also provides irrigation water to local farmers and critically important stream flow during the summers and dry periods.

• One or more of the sustainability criteria are critical to every user of water – customers of the large water agencies, private well owners, agricultural interests in the basin, and environmental concerns around habitat for endangered species. Take the time to read the definition of sustainability and the explanation about how the decision was made for each one.

• The Plan evaluates projects to reach sustainability. These projects are led by the partner agencies but assessed using a groundwater computer model as they relate to the sustainability criteria listed above. River transfers, recycled water, and stormwater recharge are all reflected in the Plan. You can read about how the proposed projects will impact the basin.

• The Plan has a strict timeline. The MGA must achieve sustainability by 2040, and maintain it for at least the subsequent 30 years.

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• There are real consequences to failing to meet sustainability by 2040. The State has the authority to take over groundwater management and control if we are not meeting our goals.

• There are costs to run this new agency and the effort to reach sustainability. Right now, the costs are being paid for by the partner agencies and grant funds from the State. This is because the biggest impacts to the basin are due to municipal pumping. In the long run, other water users may be asked to contribute as well. A breakdown of cost estimates is included in the draft Plan.

The MGA is planning several events that you can attend to learn more about the Plan and to ask questions about its outcomes. Here are the dates, more information is on the website: • August 28th 7pm-9pm: Q&A Session with staff at Simpkins Swim Center • September 19th 7pm-9pm: Public Hearing with the MGA Board at Simpkins Swim Center With current overdraft conditions and further stresses anticipated from a changing climate, investing in the sustainability of our water resources is vital to the future health and prosperity or our community. To learn more about the upcoming events and how to review the plan, visit www.midcountygroundwater.org. n ••• As always, I appreciate your feedback. You can call me at 454-2200 or visit me in my office hours in Aptos, Corralitos, Watsonville or La Selva.

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He likes things on his own terms and can be very affectionate when you let him come to you. Staff and Volunteers report that Cooper is a lazy and relaxed guy and will need to be an indoor cat.

Cooper is a neutered 13-year orange tabby.

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••• Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter has two full-service, open-admission shelters: Santa Cruz Location (Public Entrance): 1001 Rodriguez St., Santa Cruz, 95062 Hours: Daily 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Wednesdays: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Watsonville Location: 580 Airport Blvd, Watsonville, CA 95076 Hours: Monday – Saturday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. (closed 12-1) Closed on Sunday SCCAS Main line: 831-454-7200. Animal Control: 831-454-7227. After-Hours Emergency: 831-471-1182

By Tony Tomeo

lowers do not last forever. Whether they last for only a day, or weeks, they all eventually finish what they were designed to do, and then whither and deteriorate. They only need to stay fresh and appealing to pollinators long enough to get pollinated. After all, that is their only job. The next priority is the development of seed and any associated fruit structures that contain the maturing seed.

After bloom, most flowers are just ignored as they deteriorate and fall. Those in big shrubbery, vines and trees are out of reach anyway. Others are either too numerous or too insignificant to worry about. Of course, fruit and fruiting vegetable plants get to produce the fruits that they are grown to produce. Then there are few flowers that need to be ‘deadheaded’ after they are done blooming.

Deadheading is simply the removal of deteriorating flowers. The remains of sterile flowers might be deadheaded because they are unappealing. Deteriorating flowers that would like to produce undesirable seed or fruit after pollination might get deadheaded for the same reason, and to conserve resources that would otherwise be consumed by the developing seed and associated fruit.

However, there are a few flowers that might be left intentionally to provide seed for later. Different flowers finish at different times, and their seed gets sown in particular seasons, but most of those allowed to produce seed should probably be deadheaded through most of their season, with the last few blooms left to go to seed. The same applies to fruiting vegetable plants like pole beans.

Many flowering plants are genetically stable enough to produce progeny that will bloom mostly like the parents. Most are likely to be more variable, or revert

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Stamens explode like bright yellow fireworks. to a more genetically stable form, even if it takes a few generations. Sunflower, cosmos, marigold, calendula, morning glory, columbine, snapdragon, campion and hollyhock are all worth trying. California poppy, alyssum, nasturtium, money plant (honesty) and a few annuals that do not get deadheaded are often happy to sow their own seed.

••• Highlight: Creeping Saint John’s Wort his is not the dreaded aggressively invasive Saint John’s wort that has naturalized in other regions. Nonetheless, creeping Saint John’s wort, Hypericum calycinum, does precisely as the name implies. It creeps, and has naturalized to a less aggressive degree in many spots near the coast. Its vigor is an advantage to many landscapes, but might eventually displease adjacent neighbors.

Creeping Saint John’s wort is a somewhat rustic perennial ground cover that does not need much water once established.

It naturalizes in coastal climates because it gets all the water it needs from annual rainfall there. Although evergreen, it looks best if mown as winter ends. It happens to be susceptible to rust, and mowing removes much of the old foliage the fungus overwinters in.

One to two-inch wide bright yellow flowers, with five petals and prominent stamens, start to bloom in June and continue into September. By that time, the paired leaves might be getting tired if not watered, or infested with rust, but should stay presentable until mowing at the end of winter. Crowded plants might get three feet high. Otherwise, growth does not get much more than a foot deep. n ••• Horticulturist Tony Tomeo can be contacted at tonytomeo.com.

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