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Northern California Renaissance Faire

Huzzah! This fall, immerse yourself in an authentic Renaissance village, with live music, themed celebrations, hearty food, and a thriving marketplace of unique, handcrafted goods.

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North Coast Rail Trail Project Public Comment Period Now Open

Moving Forward: SVCC Arts Center

By Ray Gorsky, Vice President, Scotts Valley Theater Guild

Our goal in participating in the Scotts Valley Art, Wine & Beer Festival was to share the design of our proposed Scotts Valley Community Cultural Arts Center in the 9000 sq. ft. space at 251B Kings Village Road in the building we share with the Scotts Valley Library.

We also gathered signatures of folks in support of the project.

The petition read, “I support the plan by the Scotts Valley Theater Guild to build a Cultural and Performing Arts Center in the remaining 9000 sq. ft. space in the old roller rink at 251B Kings Village Road.” ... continues on page 4

The Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) released the Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the proposed North Coast Rail Trail Project. The 45-day public review and comment period is open from Aug. 9 to Sept. 24, 2018.

The proposed Project is a 7.5mile multi-use bicycle and pedestrian trail that would extend along the rail corridor from Wilder Ranch State Park on the south to Davenport ...

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Cover Moving Forward: SVCC Arts Center by Ray Gorsky

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Community News Public Comment Period Now Open – Proposed North Coast Rail Trail Project Draft Environmental Impact Report 6 SC Mountains All-Girls Cub Scout Pack 673 7 Northern California Renaissance Faire 8 2018 Summer Festival Finales by Noel Smith 9 Slipout Repair In Brookdale • Scotts Valley Mayor’s State of the City Address • Espressivo Launches Its Fourth Season! • Inspiring Story from Cabrillo Engineering Dept. • Music at Skypark in Scotts Valley • Santa Cruz County Parkinson’s Group September meeting 10 $690M for Road Repair and Improvements • Redwood Valley 4-H Club: Serving S. Valley, Felton, Ben Lomond, Boulder Creek, and SC • September SLV & Scotts Valley Meal and Food Programs 15 Ocean Steward Art Contest – ’Neill Announces 2017-2018 Winners

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Letters to the Editor Renting a room to a student • Donor Funds New Concert Grand Piano

Scotts Valley Chamber News • Pages 11-14 11 Plenty of Fun in the Sun for Everyone! • Calendar of Upcoming Events 12 Thank You to our 2018 Festival Committee & Volunteers! • Thank You Our 2018 Festival Sponsors 13 19th Annual Scotts Valley Art Wine & Beer Festival 14 The Grove: New Home Community • Kaiser Permanente Coffee Date

Business Profiles 16 Westwind: A Memory Care Community – Committed to Caring for Those Dealing with Dementia, by Noel Smith

Community Calendar • Arts & Entertainment – Pages 20, 21 Monthly Horoscope • Page 21 – Your September Horoscope

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Four hundred and forty people signed our little petition and 83% of the responders were residents of Santa Cruz County, 14% from Santa Clara County and 3% were from further away.

An interesting point about the 17% that were folks from over the hill and beyond. They were at the festival because they have children or grandchildren living locally. They wanted to sign the petition as future customers because it would be a great thing to do with their family when they visit. Their message was ‘build it and they will come.’

We have just about completed demolition of the interior of the space.

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Our next big step in moving forward on the project is to remove the various levels of concrete flooring and an internal cinder block wall then pour a new floor for the entire space.

The library closed for the weekend at 5 p.m. on Saturday, August 18 and the concrete demolition hammer dropped at 5:01.

It is a construction zone right now with completion of the new concrete pour expected in early September.

Next step will be to close on final design for the space with the City and start building. n ••• Scotts Valley Community Theater Guild, 251-B Kings Village Road Scotts Valley, CA 95066. Website: https://svctheaterguild.org

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he Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) released the Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the proposed North Coast Rail Trail Project. The 45-day public review and comment period is open from Aug. 9 to Sept. 24, 2018.

The proposed Project is a 7.5-mile multi-use bicycle and pedestrian trail that would extend along the rail corridor from Wilder Ranch State Park on the south to Davenport on the north in unincorporated Santa Cruz County.

It comprises the majority of Segment 5 of the larger Monterey Bay Sanctuary Scenic Trail (MBSST) Network. In addition to the trail, the proposed Project includes improvements to three existing parking areas with connections to the trail.

The Draft EIR, prepared in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act, identifies potentially significant impacts to a number of required environmental topics, including Aesthetics, Agricultural Resources, Biological Resources, Cultural Resources, Geology/ Soils, Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Hazards/ Hazardous Materials, Hydrology/Water Quality, Noise, Transportation/Traffic, and Tribal Cultural Resources.

The RTC is seeking public input on the environmental issues contained in the

Draft EIR. Comments may be provided in writing or by verbal testimony at one of two public meetings.

All written comments must be submitted by 5 p.m. on Sept. 24, 2018 to the RTC office (Attn: Cory Caletti, Senior Transportation Planner, 1523 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz, CA 95060) or by email (NCRTDraftEIR@ sccrtc.org). Verbal comments may be provided at the public meetings on Aug. 22, 2018, 5:30-7 p.m. at the Santa Cruz Police Station, Community Room (155 Center St., Santa Cruz), and on Aug. 23, 5:30-7 p.m. at Pacific Elementary School, Blue Multipurpose Building (50 Ocean St., Davenport).

The Notice of Availability and the Draft EIR are available online at https:// sccrtc.org/projects/multi-modal/ monterey-bay-sanctuary-scenic-trail/ north-coast-rail-trail/https://www.sccrtc. org/. Electronic copies on thumb drives are available at the RTC office (1523 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz).

Hard copies are available for review at the RTC office as well as at the Davenport Resource Service Center, 150 Church St., Davenport, and the Santa Cruz Public Libraries: Downtown Branch (224 Church St., Santa Cruz); Aptos Branch (7695 Soquel Dr., Aptos); and Watsonville Public Library (275 Main St., #100, Watsonville). n

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SC Mountains All-Girls Cub Scout Pack 673

Girls Ages K-5th Grade Sign Up Night Tuesday, September 4 at 6 p.m. or Join Online

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ub Scout Pack 673, an all-girls pack in the Santa Cruz Mountains, is welcoming new members to join and is hosting a Sign-up Night at La Madrona Athletic Club. All girls in the Santa Cruz County area are eligible.

Since the spring of 2018, The Boy Scouts of America are letting young girls join Cub Scouts for the first time. Girls are now having the same opportunities that boys have had in the 100+ year history of BSA in the US, and what many countries have been doing for decades as co-ed scouting programs.

“There are several local Full Family Cub Scout Packs but Pack 673 is the only allgirl Cub Scout Pack in the region, including Santa Cruz county and the Silicon Valley/Monterey Bay Area,” said Christine Wilkinson, Pack 673 Committee Chair. “When we opened our pack we quickly grew into one of the largest all-girl packs in the country. Pack 673 incorporates all the great things scouting has to offer from leadership to first aid, citizenship to camping and survival skills, and just lots of fun, all around. We’re looking forward to expanding and welcoming new members into our dens.”

Pack 673 has a strong theme of environmental stewardship and outdoor recreation. With all the wonderful parks and open spaces all around the Santa Cruz Mountains, members have many opportunities to get outside to enjoy, learn about, and take care of the region.

Activities this spring and summer included attending the Puppetry Institute, Pinewood Derby, Scout-o-Rama, Day Cub

Camp with Nature Lodge, Felton Fire House visit, with a female firefighter, community service project for Native Animal Rescue, San Jose Giants game overnight camping on the ball field, and starting the Monterey Bay Hikers Program; completing the Nicene Marks Hike.

Social skills and individual growth is an important piece of Pack 673 and the pack is working towards individual and common goals including team building, life skills, self-reliance, resilience and encouraging adventure. Pack 673 also facilitates an education for those who love nature and want to go hiking or camping but aren’t sure where to go or what equipment is needed with kids. Pack 673 members also join for the chance to experience something new, to earn awards and participate in community service projects.

“Pack 673 has a dedicated group of adult leaders that are committed to building our Scout community and empowering girls Kindergarten to 5th grade through offering a wide variety of activities,” said Wilkinson. “We are very fortunate to have a lot of support from our Silicon Valley Monterey Bay Council and our Loma Prieta District Executive, Anthony Pulliam.” n ••• All Girl Cub Scout Pack 673 Sign Up Night. Girls Grades K-5. La Madrona Athletic Club, 1897 La Madrona Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95060. Tuesday, September 4 at 6 p.m. or sign up online at https://my.bsa.us/055paa0673mb Contact: pack673scmg@gmail.com Bonus: New members who sign up on September 4 will receive a free Scout Handbook.

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Northern California Renaissance Faire

Six Weekends of Spellbinding Mystery and Adventure at Casa de Fruta

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uzzah! This fall, immerse yourself in an authentic Renaissance village, with live music, themed celebrations, hearty food, and a thriving marketplace of unique, handcrafted goods. For the first time, due to the growing demand to partake in this one-of-a-kind experience, the Northern California Renaissance Faire is now running for SIX weekends, starting September 15 through October 21.

You can find this enchanted wonderland at Casa de Fruta in Hollister next to Highway 152 where Her Majesty’s subjects have created Willingtown, a village under the rule of Queen Elizabeth I. For a brief magical time, the Queen will allow you to become one of her loyal subjects, too!

While you’re welcome to arrive at the Faire in those strange 21st century clothes, it’s far more fun to don a costume (you can rent or buy at the Faire) and immerse yourself into this thriving, revolutionary time. Create your character—it’s entirely up to you! You can be anything, be it a peasant, knight,

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princess, pirate, or even superhero. The Faire is your playground where you can become whatever suits your fancy.

Each day at the Faire, courageous knights engage in battles of skill to entertain the Queen, so be sure to cheer on the knight of your choice during the legendary full-contact joust in the World Tournament of Champions Arena. Once you’ve had your fill of witnessing heroic feats, head over to the other stages to watch improv troupes, comedy acts, Shakespearean dramas, dancing, fire eating and more. Then, meander through the marketplace and shop from a variety of master artisans offering old world designs, handcrafted works of art, blown glass, knives and swords, leather, wood, jewelry and much more.

Spending the day enjoying hilarious performances and shopping the marketplace can work up quite an appetite, so it’s a good thing that the Faire offers delicious food, like its famous juicy turkey legs, meat pies, grilled artichokes, fruit ices, and incredible selection of ciders, ales, and beers.

Each weekend, the Renaissance Faire offers special themes and discounts.

After the opening weekend extravaganza, brace yourself because plundering pirates are invading the Faire for week two! Once we purge the place of pesky pirates, Heroes & Villains will take up leadership of Willingtown for the third weekend, so be sure to dress as your favorite idol or evil-doer.

Bring your drinking crew for the fourth weekend, for that is the Faire’s very own Oktoberfest! For the fifth weekend, don your masks and join the Royal Masquerade. The season is topped off with a Halloween Fantasy celebration for the Faire’s final two days.

In addition to these themed celebrations, every weekend features delightful performances, including comedy shows, fortune tellers, sword fights and more. What are you waiting for? Kids 12 and under are always free, so gather your family or trusty crew of friends and we’ll see you in Willingtown this year!

Northern California Renaissance Faire – Casa de Fruta, 10031 Pacheco Pass Highway (CA Hwy 152) Hollister, CA 95023

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2018 Summer Festival Finales

A Perfect End to a Fantastic Summer on the Central Coast

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nother summer of entertaining visiting family and friends by showing them how truly fortunate we are who live here in Santa Cruz County is about to end.

Now we can enjoy and take part in our own hometown celebrations. While the rest of the country has been sweltering in their humid summer and searching for a cooling breeze, we have had our foggy, cool mornings and sunny, zephyrous afternoons to enjoy. Now it’s our time for us to relish our celebrations as summer ends and our sun-filled fall begins!

••• 36th Annual Capitola Art & Wine September 8 & 9 he first of the September festivals is the 36th Annual Capitola Art & Wine Festival Saturday September 8 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Sunday September 9, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Admission FREE! Over 160 fine artists and 22 wineries will participate in the 2018 Festival. Try browsing though one of the most picturesque places on the planet — Capitola Village — looking for that perfect piece of art, decoration or jewelry.

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fornia has to offer from grapes grown in the Mountains of Santa Cruz. Listen to Extra Large, Soulwise, and Royal Jelly Live.

Feast on gourmet offerings from Bill the Oysterman, Falafel of Santa Cruz, Happy Dog Hot Dogs, India Gourmet, Souza’s Rice Bowls, Holopono and Saucey’z food trucks. If that isn’t enough, Capitola Village is filled with restaurants for every taste, and charming boutiques to satisfy a shopper’s dream.

Relax while the kids create a masterpiece of their own in the Kids Art & Music Area, and kids of all ages will be fascinated by street performances of The Great Morgani and The Surfing Magician.

It’s a fun weekend for the whole family all in charming Capitola Village overlooking beautiful Monterey Bay. ••• Santa Cruz County Fair Bounty of the County September 12 thru 16 ight in the middle of September is the County Fair from Wednesday, Sept. 12 to Sunday, Sept. 16. At the County Fair you

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get to see all those farm animals, equipment and livestock that is such a part of the history of our region. The 4-H and the FFA youth get to show what they’ve learned and the county’s best apple pie is chosen.

For your excitement there are the carnival rides, horse shows, professional entertainment and the food to help fill your day. Michael Mezmer is the award winning magician who has performed at the Magic Castle in Hollywood, casinos, amusement parks, on cruise ships, at Fairs, Festivals and in 24 countries worldwide.

Rattlesnake Dave Richardson, a true showman and comic, has been traveling the country for 27 years educating and entertaining with all his venomous little friends who will be waiting for Fairgoers daily out in the Apple Blossom Lane.

For family excitement, see The Wild West Turkey Stampede races across the Tank House Lawn and the All Alaskan Racing Pigs return to the lawn near the livestock area, bringing cheering crowds to the Santa Cruz County Fair!

Twinkle Time stars Twinkle with her signature bright orange pigtails, and her two best friends; Happy, a clumsy and shy bookworm that loves science, and Lil Hoopz, who loves anything sports or competitive. The trio puts on a show that will get kids and parents jumping to their feet to dance and sing along.

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Cruz County Fair Guide for show times.

On Sunday afternoon September 17 the last day of the fair, the Charros share their passion for horses as the main Horse Show Arena at the Fairgrounds transforms itself from a competitive horsemanship arena into a performance venue. The traditional Charro show returns with a start time of 4 p.m.

••• First Capitola Beach Festival September 29 & 30 Labor Day weekend is now yours to plan and enjoy but Capitola by the Sea has saved the best from the former Begonia Festival for the end of September.

Saturday, Sept 29 (Preregister for events at: https://master. capitolachamber.com/events/details/ capitola-beach-festival-2520) he Festival starts with the inaugural Little Wharf 3 mile Fun Foot Run 8 – 11 a.m. starting at the East Cliff Village Shopping Center and running three miles along the Santa Cruz coastline, to the Capitola Esplanade. Preregister – Shuttles will be available.

Horseshoes in the Sand 7 a.m. - Finish is the doubles tournament at Capitola Beach in front of Zelda’s Restaurant. Teams will be chosen by drawing names from a hat.

Preregister – Check-in time 7:00 - 8:00 am.

Sponsored by Zelda’s Lighted Nautical Parade on Soquel Creek 7 – 8 pm when Saturday will end with a parade of lighted barges between the trestle and the lagoon guided by designated Creek Marshalls. Float builders who wish to light up a barge must Preregister – the number of barges is limited to 12. There will be no access to the trestle during the Lighted Parade.

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Slipout Repair In Brookdale Several Lane Closures During Weeks of Aug. 27 & Sept. 3 SANTA CRUZ COUNTY — Caltrans is conducting lane closures on Hwy. 9 at the Brookdale slip-out (near the Brookdale Inn) to complete final paving, deck grinding, striping, signal removal and site cleanup.

Striping and final site cleanup will occur during the week of August 27 and September 3, dates and shifts are not yet finalized, however the duration of work and delays will be minimal.

The purpose of this construction project is to repair the slip out from last winter by constructing a soldier pile wall and side hill viaduct. The final phase of the project will include paving, striping, deck grinding and temporary signal removal, and is estimated to be complete by the beginning of September.

Electronic message boards and signs will be posted to alert motorists of this roadwork.

Caltrans reminds motorists to move over and slow down when driving through highway construction zones.

For more information on traffic updates on other Caltrans projects in Santa Cruz County, call the District 5 toll free number at 1-831423-0396 or visit our website at: http://www. dot.ca.gov/dist05/paffairs/release.htm#scr ••• Scotts Valley Mayor’s State of the City Address Saturday, September 22 from 1 to 3 p.m.

Montevalle Community ‘Mill’ Meeting Hall 552 Bean Creek Rd Scotts Valley ey topics to be covered by Mayor Jim Reed include:

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Renting a room to a student s you no doubt know, there is a significant housing crisis in Santa Cruz, and I am writing to you today to see if you may be able to help us address it by offering a room for rent in your home to a UCSC student this fall. We currently have several hundred students without housing guarantees on the waiting list for housing, and not nearly enough rentals offered in our available Community Rentals listings to accommodate these students.

You may wish to consider offering rental housing in your home for the academic year, or perhaps for a shorter period. It is possible to identify a student who just needs a place to stay until housing becomes available

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• Fiscal Sustainability Initiatives • Long-Term Community Planning Efforts • Town Center and City-wide Development Activity This Free Event is Sponsored by The Scotts Valley Senior Jim Reed Life Association.

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••• Espressivo Launches Its Fourth Season!

Sunday, September 16, 3 p.m. Peace United Church at 900 High Street, Santa Cruz. ohann Sebastian Bach will be juxtaposed with Igor Stravinsky, notably under his influence, in the concert with which Espressivo (a small, intense orchestra) launches its fourth season.

The orchestra will be conducted by its founding Artistic Director, Michel Singher. Lars Johannesson will be featured as flutist in Bach’s Second Orchestral Suite.

Other works include Bach’s Third Brandenburg Concerto, and two Neo-classical works of Stravinsky, the “Dumbarton Oaks” and “Basle” concertos.

Individual, group and season tickets are available at the door or at www.EspressOrch.org. Tickets to the November 2018 concert featuring renowned pianist Peter Serkin are available only as part of a season subscription at this point. [For more information: (831) 247-8505].

••• Inspiring Story from Cabrillo Engineering Dept. i, my name is Jason Matthews. I’m currently a full-time student at

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on campus. We have on campus spaces open up when students graduate after fall or winter quarter, or otherwise depart the university.

The need is real and it is urgent, so I am reaching out to the faculty and staff (and) community for help. Offering a room in your home to a student who has not been able to find housing for the school year would be a tremendous support to their success at UCSC. The Community Rentals Office located in room 104 at the Hahn Student Services Building is standing by to assist you in getting your listing posted, and to support you in any other way in this process.

I invite you to review the web page, stop by the office, or contact Community

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Cabrillo College, as well as a teaching assistant working in Cabrillo’s Engineering Technology(ETECH) department. The ETECH program is an occupational program that equips stuGinger La Velle and her dents with the vaulting horse. necessary skills and knowledge to efficiently guide them into full-time employment. I have an inspiring story that your newspaper would want to share with the community.

One of ETECH’s students, Ginger La Velle, has singlehandedly put her ETECH skills to use in the creation of a rather remarkable vaulting horse. The vaulting horse, which Ginger designed and fabricated using reclaimed steel and skills attained in ETECH classes, is a training mount for young horseback riders and will be utilized by the local non-profit Santa Cruz Pony Club.

••• Music at Skypark in Scotts Valley Sunday September 30 from 2:30 to 6:00 p.m. he FREE community-wide “Music at Skypark” concert series concludes its 10th summer season on Sunday September 30 with two headliners – The Joint Chiefs and Extra Large.

The concert runs from 2:30 to 6:00 pm at Skypark in Scotts Valley. The Joint Chiefs start things off with their totally danceable fusion of funk, acid jazz and classic R&B. Extra Large follows with funky grooves rooted in blends of funk, blues, reggae riffs and Latin beats.

These bands have teamed up to produce Music at Skypark’s best-attended concerts in the past. It just wouldn’t be Music at Skypark

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without these two headliners together again!

Local businesses will offer food, beer, wine and other concessions for sale, with all net proceeds going to the music programs at local public schools.

Music at Skypark is produced by Scotts Valley Kiwanis. Visit www.Scotts ValleyKiwanis. org for details.

••• Santa Cruz County Parkinson’s Group September meeting Wednesday, September 5, 2:00 - 3:30 p.m.

Congregational Church of Soquel 4951 Soquel Drive, Soquel “Tricks and Tips of Health Care: How to set up affordable care at home.”

Miriam Tutman & Holly Blue Hawkins or over 25 years, Miriam Tutman has been helping seniors and the disabled to live safely and comfortably at home. As a nurse and a Professional Care Manager, she knows how to find affordable Miriam & Holly caregivers and to set up care at home. She is passionate about helping people to navigate a healthcare system to get results.

Educator, poet, musician, artist, author and natural deathcare advocate, Holly Blue Hawkins describes herself as a “recovering legal professional” who empowers clients and the aging community in making informed choices as consumers in achieving their goals for “living all the days of their life.”

Her eclectic background supports her clients in achieving personally authentic, spiritually and environmentally appropriate life choices through a goal-setting and team-building process. She is principal of Last Respects Consulting (http:// www.lastrespectsconsulting.com) and available via email at hollyblue@Last RespectsConsulting.com n

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Rentals at communityrentals@ucsc.edu or (831) 459-4435 with any questions.

Thank you for considering this opportunity to help a student in need of housing.

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— Appreciatively, Dave Keller, Executive Director, (UCSC) Housing Services ••• Donor Funds New Concert Grand Piano generous anonymous donor has funded a new KAWAI GX7 Concert Grand Piano for The Aptos Keyboard Series. This highly respected piano will grace the sanctuary of the Episcopal Church of Saint John in Aptos where the Keyboard Series are held. The Keyboard Series, Saint John Church and the Aptos community at large wishes to thank the Aptos Times for

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$690M for Road Repair and Improvements SAN LUIS OBISPO — Caltrans announced that the California Transportation Commission (CTC) approved funding for more than 100 transportation projects funded entirely or at least partly by $690 million from SB 1, the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017.

“These projects are a just a small portion of the key improvements we need to maintain California’s critical transportation infrastructure,” said Caltrans Director Laurie Berman.

“Throughout the state, projects like these are being completed through SB 1 investments.”

Most of the projects receiving funding allocations are safety improvements, emergency repairs, highway preservation and some operational highway improvements. While funding

is a mixture of federal and state funds, a significant portion comes from the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account created by SB 1. Caltrans will focus on repairing and rehabilitating the state highway system by improving pavement, bridges, culverts and intelligent transportation systems, which are included in the performance requirements of SB 1.

Other projects include the Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program, which funds projects to modernize transit systems, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve safety, was allocated more than $122 million in SB 1 dollars for 11 rail and transit projects.

Area projects receiving funding include: Santa Cruz County Resurfacing Project

on State Route 17. $19 million to resurface and improve 26 lane miles from north of Santa’s Village Road in Scotts Valley to the Santa Clara County line near Summit Road. n

••• Caltrans is committed to conducting its business in a fully transparent manner and detailing its progress to the public. For complete details on SB 1, visit http://www.rebuildingca.ca.gov

Redwood Valley 4-H Club: Serving S.Valley, Felton, Ben Lomond, Boulder Creek, and SC

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he NEW Redwood Valley 4-H Club would like to invite youth ages 5-18 to visit our next meeting on September 8 at 4:00pm held at the SV Boys and Girls Club, 5060 Scotts Valley Drive in Scotts Valley.

This new 4-H club is the combination of the former Scotts Valley 4-H Club and the former Felton 4-H Club. Members will be able to sign up for upcoming projects, events, and County Fair activities. Some of the club projects that will be offered this year include Mad Science, Crafts, Gourd Art, Swine, and Flower Arranging, in addition to county projects like

Shooting Sports and Rabbit Project.

With more than 6 million participants, 4-H is the nation’s largest youth development organization offering leadership and citizenship opportunities, ways to improve public speaking and learn important life skills, and get you ready to face the world with confidence.

4-H offers a wide variety of opportunities for youth and teens like community service projects, County Teen Leadership Team, Presentation Days, Fashion Revue, Spring Fair, Snow Camp, and Summer Camp.

Redwood Valley 4-H Club meets the

second Sunday of the month in Scotts Valley.

We always welcome adult volunteers to lead or assist with projects.

We invite you to come meet new friends and learn how to enroll in 4-H! For more information, contact the club leader at redwoodvalley4h@gmail.com. n ••• Submitted by Club Reporter Bel (age 15): This is Bel’s tenth year in 4-H and she is a County AllStar. She is a member of the County Teen Leadership Bel with her Old English bantam hen Team and 4-H Camp Planning Committee. She also that won blue ribbon and special award participates in gymnastics, dance, and rowing. at the 4-H Spring Fair Poultry Show.

September SLV & Scotts Valley Meal and Food Programs Tuesdays through Saturdays (also 4th Mondays). Valley Churches United, Food Pantry and Food Distribution programs. TuesThurs 9-11:45 and Saturday 10-11:45. 1st and 3rd Fridays 9-11 are for seniors only. USDA Distribution on 4th Monday 10-1. For SLV, Scotts Valley, and Bonny Doon residents. Ben Lomond, corner of Highway 9 across from Ben Lomond Market, 336-8258.

Tuesdays, noon. Felton Presbyterian Church, 6090 Highway 9, across from RiteAid, 335-6900. “Free Lunch Tuesday.”

Tuesdays, 2:30-6:30, Felton Farmers’ Market, Hwy 9 and Russell. Up to $10 matched when customers use their CalFresh (EBT/ SNAP) cards. The extra money must be used for fresh produce at the market. (May-Oct) Wednesdays, 12-2, San Agustin Catholic Church, 257 Glenwood Dr, Scotts Valley (next to the fire station), 438-3633. Food Distribution.

Thursdays 10:30-1:30 (doors open 9:003:00). St. John’s Catholic Church, down from Rite-Aid, Highway 9 and Russell, Felton. 3354657. “Thursday Lunch.”

Thursdays, 11-12. Mountain Community Resources (a Community Bridges

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program), 6134 Highway 9, across from Rite Aid, Felton. 335-6600. Food Distribution.

Thursdays, 5:00-6:30, St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, 5271 Scotts Valley Drive, Scotts Valley. 438-4360. Food Distribution.

Fridays, 5-5:30 p.m. GateWay Bible Church, 5000 Granite Creek Road, Scotts Valley, CA 95066. 438-0646. “Fridays at Five” food distribution.

Sunday, Sept. 30, 2:00. SS Peter & Paul Orthodox Church, 9980 Highway 9, Ben Lomond, north of town, 336-2228. Dinner.

Meals on Wheels (a Community Bridges program), hot meals at dining centers in Ben Lomond (M-F, 336-5366) and Scotts Valley (Wednesdays, 438-8666). Reservation required, $2.50 requested donation, for age

60+ (limited exceptions). Meals delivered if eligible, 464-3180.

Grey Bears Brown Bag Program, weekly bag of produce to be picked up in Ben Lomond, Felton, or Scotts Valley. Delivery available for homebound seniors. $30 annual membership fee, for age 55+. www.greybears. org (479-1055). n ••• Except as noted, all programs are free of charge — Schedules are subject to change. Submit Changes/Additions to slvsvmeals@gmail.com

Plenty of Fun in the Sun for Everyone!

F ine art, classic cars, craft beer, award winning wines, delicious food, live music, dancing, dogs, a kids fun zone, and beautiful weather…what more could you ask for? The Scotts Valley Chamber and Festival Committee are very pleased to be celebrating another successful year with record attendance! This year’s Festival featured 107 artists — 55 artists that were new to our show, 30 additional classic cars, and the very popular local food cuisine!

The Festival kicked off on Saturday with the Cops ‘N Rodders Car Show where over 100 vintage cars were on display. Musical

headliners during the weekend included The Joint Chiefs Band and the Eagles tribute band, Lyin’ I’s. Sunday was ‘Bring Your Dog Day’ which featured dog tricks and costume contests with KSBW’s Phil Gomez as the Master of Ceremonies. This year’s Kids Fun Zone, hosted by Building Kidz School of Scotts Valley and the Girls Scouts of the Coastal Redwoods and the Central California Council was packed all weekend with happy bouncing kids!

This festival first began in 1999 as “Art Under the Oaks” and would later be renamed the “Scotts Valley Art & Wine Festival” in 2006. The format of the festival remained relatively the same throughout the years, centering on fine art and great local wines.

In 2015 however, the festival was completely revamped and rebranded. The goal was to make it more family friendly and reflective of our community.

The festival continues to focus on art and wines but we invited the local craft breweries to participate.

In fact, we are very proud of the fact that this

Entire Community is Welcome – Join Us! Thursday Sept. 27

• Grand Opening / Red Ribbon Cutting Ceremony 5:30-7:00 p.m.

The Grove: City Ventures 200 Santa’s Village Road, SV

Thursday October 11

• Four Year Anniversary Ribbon Cutting Celebration 5:30-7:00 p.m.

Accurate Finance Group 125 Bethany Drive #11, SV

Thursday October 18 • Save Our Schools Informational Breakfast 7:30-9:00 p.m.

Kiss Café 915 Disc Drive, SV

Thursday October 25

• Business Networking Mixer at Malone’s Grille 5:30-7:00 p.m.

Malone’s Grille 4402 Scotts Valley Drive, SV ‘Meet Your Local Kaiser Rep’ – Kaiser Permanente

Thursday November 8 is the only festival in the county that focuses on local Santa Cruz County wineries and breweries exclusively.

The Chamber and Festival Committee would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who came out and supported us again this year. We would like to give special thanks to all of

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Calendar of Upcoming Events

our volunteers, businesses, food vendors, artists, breweries, wineries and performers who worked so hard to make this year another huge success! We would also like to thank our partners: the Scotts Valley Police Department, the City of Scotts Valley, the Scotts Valley Water District, and the Scotts Valley Arts Commission.

• SCORE Workshop Breakfast 7:30-9:00 a.m.

Kiss Café 915 Disc Drive, SV

Thursday December 6 • Grand Opening / Red Ribbon Cutting Ceremony 5:30-7:00 p.m.

JCCO International 5403 Scotts Valley Drive, SV

Call the Chamber Today or Visit www.scottsvalleychamber.com

Scotts Valley Chamber News Thank You to our 2018 Festival Committee & Volunteers!

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e would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to our 2018 Festival Committee and all of the Volunteers that make this Festival possible. It is your spirit, dedication, and love of community that continue to make this Festival better and better each year.

••• 2018 Festival Committee Scotts Valley Chamber Executive Director – Danny Reber Festival Chair – Jeanette Larkin Festival Co-Chair – Sydney Ferris Wine Chair – Becky McMillion Artist Chair – Angela Marshall Cops ’N Rodders Chair – Brenda George Beer Chair – Ed Harmon Logistics Chairs – Kristin Ard / John Yost Marketing/Sponsors – Danny Reber Ticket Booth Chairs – Kat Courtney / Phil Neuman / Angela Alejandro Entertainment Chairs – Joe Bac / Cheryl Rebottaro Volunteer Chairs – Cherie Le France-Anderson / Kevin Anderson

Taste Of Scotts Valley Chair – Leatha Brown / Brand-di Rowlett-Palmer Food Committee Chair – Leatha Brown Fun Zone Chairs – Nakul & Anisha Mistry / Karen Lippe Bring-Your-Dog-Day – Cherry Roberts / Janet Johnson / Lynda Evans / Donna Odryna Margarita & Mimosa Chair – Angelo Bartolotta Official Photographer – Angela Hesse of Santa Cruz Waves

Thank You Our 2018 Festival Sponsors Santa Cruz Sentinel

Leland Automotive

Localsantacruz.com

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Silver Sponsors

Signature Sponsors KSBW

Legend Theatrical

First Place Dog Tricks Contest Winner Arwen Reber and her dog Murphy

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Scotts Valley Water District

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C&N Tractors

Gold Level Sponsors

Times Publishing Group

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Bronze Sponsors

Bay Federal Credit Union

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The Grove: New Home Community

200 Santa’s Village Road • Ribbon Cutting Ceremony 5:30 - 7 p.m. • Thursday, September 27

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fter last month’s much anticipated model opening of The Grove, Scotts Valley, California’s live green builder, City Ventures, is hosting a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its newest solar-powered, all-electric new homes community.

The evening event, which the local Chamber of Commerce will be attending, takes place Thursday, September 27 from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. at the Scotts Valley Sales Office at 200 Santa’s Village Road just off the Santa Cruz Highway.

The Grove is an exclusive collection of 50 sophisticated, solar-powered townhomes situated off a tree-line enclave.

The spacious townhomes range from 1,629 to 1,693 square feet and have up to four bedrooms. They come complete with the latest conveniences and comforts, including energy-saving appliances, keyless entry, NEST smart thermostats and designer finishes. Two-car side by side garages are standard and are pre-plumbed for a future electric vehicle charger.

The community should appeal to those who like to spend time outdoors. The Grove has its very own apple orchard as well as a

picnic area and select locations have a private patio, ideal for al fresco dining or just watching relaxing at the end of the day.

There are lots to explore in the surrounding area, with its majestic redwood forests and Santa Cruz Mountains as a backdrop.

Trails trace the landscape, and the breathtaking Henry Cowell State Park isn’t far

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Kaiser Permanente Coffee Date

f you are a business owner or HR Manager/ Professional you are invited to learn more about Kaiser Permanente’s expansion into Scotts Valley and Santa Cruz County over a cup of coffee (or tea, if that’s more your thing) on us! If you are working with a broker, feel free to bring your broker along, too.

Got questions? A Kaiser Permanente representative and doctor will be at Surf City to answer your questions about providing your employees with affordable, high quality healthcare.

Join us Tuesday, September 4 and Tuesday, September 11 from 8 – 11 a.m. at Surf City Coffee 600 La Madrona Drive, Scotts Valley.

Please RSVP to anay.virrueta@kp.org. We look forward to seeing you at Surf City Coffee!

For more information, please contact your local Kaiser Permanente representative.

away from The Grove. The Loch Lomond Reservoir, a popular spot for boaters, is also close by.

Pricing starts from the high $700,000s and the sales office is open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

••• For more information about The Grove, call 831 854 7454, email TheGrove@ cityventures.com, or visit NewHomes ScottsValley.com.

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Yes, if we continue to use water wisely.

DID YOU KNOW?

Total groundwater pumping in the Scotts Valley area has decreased 46% from 2000.

Since the early 2000s, groundwater levels have stabilized, following years of depletion.

Despite anticipated population growth, Scotts Valley’s total water use in 2040 is estimated to be the same as in 1985 – well within the available supply.

HOW IS THIS POSSIBLE?

Efficient use of water by customers, combined with smart practices and technologies used by the District.

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Ocean Steward Art Contest

O’Neill Announces 2017-2018 Winners

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ongratulations to Mateusz Niemiec, a 6th grader from Scotts Valley Middle School, CA, as the grand prize winner of the 2017-2018 Ocean Steward Art contest. O’Neill Sea Odyssey and its Board of Directors selected Mateusz’s original color pencil artwork “Protect Our Oceans” which depicts an oil tanker spilling oil into the ocean. The effects of oil are catastrophic to marine life and the ocean environment. Raising awareness about oil spills and reducing our reliance on oil is an important message.

Mateusz and his teacher, Renae Fish, will each receive family passes for a one-hour public sail aboard the Team O’Neill catamaran. In honor of Mateusz and his award winning piece, O’Neill Sea Odyssey will present an enlarged mounted copy of the artwork to both Scotts Valley Middle School and Leslie &

Troy Daniels, who provided funding for Ms. Fish’s class.

The eight honorable mention winners include: Jason Hsu (grade 5) of G. W. Helleyer Elementary School, Isabella Morairty (grade 4) of Vine Hill Elementary, Sofia Grigg (grade 6) of Scotts Valley Middle School, Sishira A.V. (grade 5) of Lynhaven School, Donovan Ferreira (grade 4) of Westwood Elementary, Marley Chavez-Silva, Samantha Politron and Gizelle Huerta-Orduño (grade 4) of Santa Lucia Elementary, King City, CA. These eight students will all receive accolades as O’Neill Sea Odyssey Ocean Stewards and their artwork will be exhibited in the OSO classrooms. n ••• You can read more about these efforts in O’Neill Sea Odyssey’s blog post from May 26 at oso100k.org. Website: http://oneillseaodyssey.org

“Beach Festival” from page 8 Sunday, Sept 30: ishing Derby 6:30 a.m. until Noon.

Registration begins at 6:30 AM near the end of the Capitola Wharf. Bring your own fishing poles. Open to all ages. Final Tally begins at 11 AM. Sponsored by Paradise Beach Grille Sand Sculpture Contest 8 a.m. to Noon at Capitola Beach. Registration begins at 8:00 a.m. on the beach. Trophy judging will be held at Noon. Sponsored by Capitola Self Storage Chalk Art on the Seawall 9 a.m. – Noon.

Sign up at Esplanade Park. Children preschool age and above are welcome to create their own masterpiece atop the seawall on

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the Esplanade for all to enjoy! Art chalk provided. Sponsored by Capitola Candy Company Rowboat Races beginning at 1 p.m. until Finish. Registration at the pathway by the Stockton Bridge from NOON until 1 p.m. Timed races on Soquel Creek with two people per boat — We supply the boats! Sponsored by Ironworkers Local #377.

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Westwind: A Memory Care Community

Committed to Caring for Those Dealing with Dementia

By Noel Smith

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hen you first enter the Westwind Community you are impressed by the openness and the calming colors that surround you. This is a place that is designed to take away the darkness, clutter and confusion from the minds of its residents as its staff provides the helpful assurance to provide a safe and comfortable lifestyle.

The many forms of dementia that are found in our society today take away the ability of the affected individual to deal with everyday life without help and assistance even when their bodies are still fully functional.

Dementia is a general term for loss of memory and other mental abilities severe enough to interfere with daily life. When that happens, it falls on those responsible, usually the family, to take care of the physical, medical and emotional needs of that person. As many of these caregivers and families have found out, as dementia progresses what was once an occasional reminder or helpful task becomes a fulltime commitment of care.

There are many forms and causes of dementia. It may be a sudden onset of dementia because of an accident, stroke or surgery. Alzheimer’s and Lewy bodies are the most commonly known dementia.

Many with Parkinson’s Disease also have dementia as a side effect. It could be the

result of drug and/or alcohol misuse or vascular dementia that deprives brain cells of vital oxygen and nutrients. No matter the cause, the results are similar, the inability of the mind to remember, to communicate and to make rational decisions in daily life.

That is why the Westwind Memory Care community is such an important resource for both the resident and for the family/caregiver.

For those caregivers who need a short or long term stay for a well-deserved rest, to take a vacation, to go away on business, or a few days to recover from an illness or injury, Westwind Memory Care offers respite care. This can also be a perfect time for those wishing to have a trial stay to experience Westwind’s staff and neighbors before making a final decision to join their community.

Westwind offers both private and companion suites all with private bathrooms.

The community offers services and activities of daily living designed to support older adults dealing with dementia. Activities are designed to meet the needs of each resident’s interests and abilities. Daily routines are designed to promote cognitive, sensory, creative – with activities such as art programs or music – and physical skills along with social interactions with other residents and staff. Westwind endeavors to find their residents a way to feel useful

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and vital, to enjoy and get the most out of their lives.

The program is designed to support life skills to enhance each resident’s ability for self-care encouraging individual activities such as setting the table, folding laundry, and arranging flowers. Meals are also an important experience at Westwind both socially and nutritionally offering seasonal, nutritionally balanced menu’s that include fresh green salads, vegetables, desserts, and more.

The financial resources needed for this level of care are for most a concern.

When the caregiver considers the cost of providing a home, the individual care, the time involved and maintaining the quality of life for both themselves and the one they are caring for, it’s a huge personal and financial responsibility. However, there are resources that do make Westwind a reasonable choice.

Possible Available resources include: • Veterans Affairs offers financial aid for veterans and spouses, which may include memory, care communities.

The support can be significant for those who qualify. To learn more about how the program might benefit you or your family member, visit www.veteranaid.org.

• Long Term Care Insurance can cover a portion of a resident’s stay in a memory care community. The Westwind staff can help identify coverage under your existing insurance policy and will help fill out the necessary forms and will work with your insurance provider, to assist you in receiving your benefits.

• Reverse Mortgages is a loan that is available to persons aged 62 or more to put home equity to work. Repayment for couples is deferred as long as one person still occupies the home, the home is sold, or the owner/occupant moves out. For more information contact the AARP There are other financial resources that the Westwind staff can help you identify to make it possible for those in need to become part of the memory care community. n ••• Be sure to visit Westwind Memory Care, “a community of caring built on our commitment to respect and dignity,” 160 Jewell Street, Santa Cruz, California 95060. Tel# 831-421-9100. Website: http://www.westwindmemorycare.com

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Exploring Proposition 6: The Repeal of SB 1

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n the last issue I wrote an overview of some local and state ballot measures voters will see in November. I received some additional questions about

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Proposition 6, which would repeal SB 1, adopted by the legislature to address the nearly $140 billion backlog in statewide deferred road maintenance by raising the gas tax and vehicle registration fees.

Some readers were interested in more information about what would happen if Prop. 6 were approved, had some questions about how the funding is protected for transportation and what local projects are being funded through SB 1 that could be eliminated.

Statewide Impact f approved, Prop. 6 would eliminate funding for more than 6,500 bridge and road safety, transportation and public transit improvement projects currently underway throughout California. SB 1 legislation generates more than $5 billion annually for repairs, maintenance and

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operations, nearly half of which is directed to cities and counties for street and road repairs. Most of the remaining funds are used for increasing highway maintenance and operational improvements, public transit and pedestrian safety programs.

Specifically, current projects in the state underway with this funding include over 3,700 road repair projects, 1,500 road and drive safety projects, over 500 bridge and overpass repair and replacement projects, over 300 traffic congestion relief projects, and about 900 pedestrian safety and/or public transportation improvements.

Q. Can SB 1 funding be used for other purposes such as backfilling the State’s General Fund?

A. Put simply, no. In June, California voters passed Prop. 69, which specifically prohibited using SB 1 funds for anything other than transportation improvements.

Local Impact ocally, SB 1 funding has already been used for storm damage repairs and is expected to provide $115 million countywide over the first ten years for road repairs, bridge and culvert repairs and other safety improvements. Specifically, local projects that are underway (in planning, design or construction) include: • A pavement preservation project on 26 lane miles of Highway 17 from Scotts Valley to the Santa Clara County line • Roadway reconstruction and flooding prevention improvements on Branciforte Drive in the City of Santa Cruz • Replace and upgrade 4 existing culverts along Highway 1 from north of Swanton Road to south of Waddell Creek near Davenport

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Helping your survivors pay off debts – Are all your debts paid off? If not, you could be leaving your family on the hook for some of them, such as credit cards and car loans – not to mention your mortgage. Also, as uncomfortable as it may be to consider it, funeral and burial costs can easily run into the thousands. The proceeds of your life insurance policy can help pay down debts, handle your final expenses – and relieve your family of costly burdens.

Helping your spouse build resources for retirement – It’s almost impossible for most of us to save too much for retirement.

Your spouse may already have some retirement accounts, such as a 401(k) and an IRA, but will these be enough to sustain a long retirement? Through life insurance, you can potentially add significant amounts to your spouse’s retirement assets.

As we’ve seen, you can accomplish a lot with life insurance. But how much do you need?

If you want the appropriate amount of coverage, you should consider a variety of factors. How much do you earn? How much does your spouse earn? How many children do you have? How old are they? How much do you owe on your home? By answering these and other, similar questions, you can

arrive at a coverage level that’s suitable for your needs. Also, keep in mind that those needs will change – for example, if your children are grown and you’ve downsized your living arrangements, you may require less insurance than at earlier times in your life.

Life Insurance Awareness Month is a good time to remind yourself of the importance of insurance and of the need to own the correct amount. So, review your coverage soon — after all, you can’t predict the future, but you can still prepare for it. n ••• This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. Courtesy Edward Jones Investments-Cheryl Rebottaro, AAMS®, CRPC® Financial Advisor- Angie Schieffer, Branch Office Administrator-221 Mt Hermon Rd Ste F Scotts Valley, CA 95066. Tel # 831-461-9311 Email: angela.schieffer@edwardjones.com Edward Jones is a licensed insurance producer in all states and Washington, D.C., through Edward D. Jones & Co., L.P., and in California, New Mexico and Massachusetts through Edward Jones Insurance Agency of California, L.L.C.; Edward Jones Insurance Agency of New Mexico, L.L.C.; and Edward Jones Insurance Agency of Massachusetts, L.L.C.

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“Prop 6” from page 17 • Shoulder reconstruction, retaining wall construction, and drainage improvements on Bear Creek Road in Santa Cruz County • Replace the San Lorenzo River Bridge and the Kings Creek Bridge on Highway 9 • Upgrade traffic monitoring elements on Highway 1 from north of State Park Drive to south of Highway 1/Highway 17 to provide better information on traffic congestion to motorists • Add up to 9 new Clean Natural Gas (CNG) buses for Santa Cruz METRO • Repair and resurface damaged roadway and bike lanes • replace damaged sidewalks • Add pedestrian facilities where none exist on Freedom Boulevard in the City of Watsonville • Rehabilitate roadway • Install bike lanes • Complete accessibility improvements and construct 5 miles of trail in Scotts Valley • Install LED pedestrian lighting between Water Street and Highway 1 on the San Lorenzo River walk on east and west banks in the City of Santa Cruz • And much more.

Additionally, with the local passage of Measure D (our local transportation measure) our county now qualifies for funds under SB 1 set aside for communities with local funding measures.

This means we can leverage additional state funds that wouldn’t have been available before Measure D and that won’t be available if Prop. 6 passes.

Lastly, any local storm damage sites in our County are obtaining their local match (so construction can begin) through SB1 funds.

What Does it Cost to Maintain SB 1? ccording to the California Department of Finance, SB 1 costs motorists an average of $9.76/month based on registration and fuel cost estimates. Here’s their math: Registration: Nearly 50 percent of all registered vehicles in California are valued at less than $5,000 (transportation improvement fee of $25/year). Forty percent are valued at less than $25,000 ($50/ year). In turn, they calculate the average annual additional amount for vehicle registration at approximately $48.

Fuel: California’s 26 million licensed drivers consume 15.5 billion gallons per year. That is 577 gallons per driver, multiplied by 12 cents per gallon is $69.24 each.

The annual cost per driver is: Vehicle Registration $47.85, Fuel $69.24 for a total of $9.76 per month.

What Will it Cost if SB1 is Repealed? he 2016 California Statewide Local Streets and Roads Needs Assessment Report found that, as roadway pavement conditions deteriorate, the cost to repair them increases exponentially. “For example, it costs as much as fourteen times more to reconstruct a pavement than to preserve it when it is in good condition.

Even a modest resurfacing is four times more expensive than maintenance in Best Management Practices (BMP) condition.”

The American Road and Transportation Builders of America studied the positive economic impacts of SB 1, “… an annual savings of nearly $300 per household in California” due to “decreased congestion, less money spent on vehicle repairs, safer roads, and an improved infrastructure network.”

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Community Calendar San Lorenzo Valley Calendar Saturday September 8 Ohlone Day

11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, Felton elebrate the Ohlone People of the past with those of the present at Ohlone Day. The event takes place in the group picnic area, one of the largest riparian forests along the San Lorenzo River.

All activities are free; day-use parking is $10. The main entrance to Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park is located off of Highway 9 in downtown Felton.

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Pajaro Valley Toastmasters

6-7 p.m. Old City Council Chamber, 250 Main Street, Watsonville ome join a dynamic, supportive group of people at all levels of experience from beginners to more advanced.

We’re here to help you discover your voice and share it effectively. Everyone is welcome!

For more info: (831) 663-1628 or (831)783-8047.

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12-1 p.m., PAMF, 2850 Commercial Crossing, Santa Cruz atz Cancer Center, PAMF and Hospice of Santa Cruz County invite you to attend a Saturday Sept. 15 Support Group for Save our Shores/Valley Women’s Caregiver those caring for someone with Club River & Road Cleanup a serious illness. When a loved 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. one is seriously ill, it can be a challenge for the entire family. In our Meeting Places – Felton this ongoing support group, we Covered Bridge • Ben Lomond Corner of Fillmore St. & will share stories, learn tools for coping and receive support from Hwy 9 • Boulder Creek Hwy 9 people who care. at SLV Redemption & Recycling Contact Hospice of Santa Cruz Center (Behind Village Wash & County Grief Support Program.

Dry) • Lompico (9 to noon) 10734 (831) 430-3078 Lompico Rd.

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2273 for more information and to • Increasing reading compreregister. No cost to attend. hension through art (imagery) www.womencaresantacruz.org • Trusting bond which supports social and emotional development For more information contact Mondays & Wednesdays Lisa M. Algee, Ph.D., via e-mail: Alzheimer’s Association algeelisa@gmail.com, or call (831) lzheimer’s Association 227-9847 has free support groups for family caregivers at 1777-A Wednesdays Capitola road 2nd & 4th Mondays 2-3:30pm In Praise of Poetry facilitated by Jill Ginghofer, Feb. 28 thru Mar. 28 1st & 3rd Wednesdays 5:30-7pm 5:30 pm to 7 pm, Capitola Community facilitated by Francie Newfield & Center, 4400 Jade Street, Capitola Kathleen McBurney. n this invigorating class you’ll Call 800 272 3900 for more explore and write several forms information. of poetry. From Acrostic to Haiku; from Ode to Triolet — and a few more — you’ll have fun while Tuesdays learning and creating. Gain Writing/Discussion Meeting exposure to new poets, forms, and 6:30-7:30 p.m., Christ Lutheran styles, while unearthing your own Church, Gazebo Room, 10707 voice. This inspiring class is for Soquel Dr., Aptos, CA 95003 (At anyone with an interest in poetry.

Novices as well as seasoned poets Hwy One and Freedom Blvd) will find the class enriching and o you have a problem with fruitful. food? Please check out our Telephone FMI: (831) 475-6115 free, friendly 12-Step support group with the solution. All teens Geezer Golfers and adults welcome!

For current times and locations of 8:15 a.m., Valley Gardens Golf Course, 263 Mt. Hermon Rd., other meetings: www.santacruzoa.org/meetings. Or call our Scotts Valley eeling over par? So are we, Hotline at (831)429-7906. the Geezer Golfers of Santa You’re invited to join us at Business Debtors Anonymous Cruz.

8:15am every Wednesday at the 5:15-6:30pm, Calvary Episcopal beautiful DeLaveaga golf course Church, Parish Hall, 532 Center at 401 Upper Park Rd. We enjoy Street, Santa Cruz. a special rate for 9 or 18 holes. e specifically focus on recovering from debting on Questions? Call Jim at 831-6853829. one’s business.

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If you would like to participate in children in foster care. Court Questions: pat@invisiblegrand the next Advocate training contact appointed special advocates cita@casaofsantacruz.org or (831) parent.com • (831) 601-9195 are everyday people that, with http://facebook.com/invisible 761-2956 just a few hours a week can grandparent have a lifetime of impact for a Tuesdays, Thursdays child who has been abused or Mondays & Tuesdays neglected. & Saturdays More info www.casaof santacruz. WomenCARE ARM-in-ARM Summer READ Program org or call (831) 761-2956 XT.102 12:30 - 2 p.m.

1-4 p.m., Pregnant Mare Rescue, omenCARE ARM-in-ARM ••• Larkin Valley Road, Aptos support group for women First Mondays: 2-3 p.m., Reading • Equine • Art • Duo with advanced, recurrent and n this fun, unique program, your in Watsonville child will experience: Second Tuesdays: 5:30-7 p.m. metastatic cancers. Meets weekly Mondays & Tuesdays, with a • Nurturing environment to in Capitola separate meeting every First and strengthen reading skills Third Wednesdays: 5:30-7 p.m. Third Tuesday every month.

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

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Nar-Anon Watsonville

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

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

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

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San Lorenzo Community Band Practice Sessions

Overeaters Anonymous

9:05 a.m.-10:15 a.m., Sutter Maternity & Surgery Center, 2900 7:30-9 p.m., San Lorenzo Valley Chanticleer Ave., Santa Cruz vereaters Anonymous is a High School Band Room (F-1) Free, Friendly 12-Step group he San Lorenzo Valley Community Band meets every for those who have a problem Second and Fourth Wednesdays Thursday at SLV High School. with food.

Wellness on the Cancer Journey Dues are $30 a semester. You must Visit www.santacruzoa.org for current times and locations of 11-12:30 pm, Old Soquel Plaza read music. other meetings, or call our Hotline earn how to safely support Call Teresa at 336-8637. at (831) 429-7906. your body and emotions through the journey of Cancer Second and Fourth Thursdays — from diagnosis to softening Cabrillo Host Lions Club the impact of chemo, radiation, Meetings and recovering well from 6:30 p.m., Aptos Village Park, surgery.

Saturday September 8 We’ll address nausea, low energy, 100 Aptos Creek Road. ant to make a difference Pajaro Valley Historical weakness, digestion, immune in our community? Join Association’s Antiques & support, grief, stress and more.

Feel free to bring your partner or the Cabrillo Lions Club twice Collectibles Sale care team to this free class. Please every month and see what you 7:30 - Noon, Bockius-Orr House, can do to help in Santa Cruz come fed; water is available.

332East Beach St, Watsonville County.

Limited Seats. Please register urniture, jewelry, unique items, Please RSVP cabrillolions@ all attendees on Eventbrite — and more! NO CLOTHES Wellness on the Cancer Journey gmail.com or call 831-254-3270 to RSVP. Fridays Address given upon registration Saturday Sept. 22 Drop-in Grief Support receipt.

12-1 pm, Hospice of Santa Cruz 2018 Walk to End Alzheimer’s Registration: 8:30 a.m. • CerCounty, 940 Disc Dr., Scotts ADHD Support Group emony: 9 a.m. • Walk: 10:00 a.m., Valley 6:30-8 p.m., Aptos Fire Station, Seascape Resort and Park ospice of Santa Cruz 6934 Soquel Drive, Aptos ake the first step to a world County is offering a drop-in he Santa Cruz/Monterey without Alzheimer’s grief support group for adults Bay Branch of CHADD Contact: Kristi Boosman grieving the death of a family hosts monthly support group member or a friend. This group 831-647-9890 or visit www. meetings for anyone who would is a place where you can share santacruzwalk@alz.org like to learn more about ADHD stories, learn tools for coping, or has questions or concerns. and receive support from people A Taste of Soquel Come share with those who who care.

11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Downtown understand. Second Wednesdays’ For more information, please call Soquel meeting is for parents of (831) 430-3000.

0th Annual A Taste of Soquel ~ children, teens, and young Food & Music for the Common adults with ADHD. The group Good! A Benefit for Second First Fridays each month for adults with ADHD, spouses, Harvest Food Bank co-hosted partners of someone with ADHD Friday Shakespeare Club by the Congregational Church 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Peace meets fourth Wednesdays of of Soquel and Capitola-Soquel United Church of Christ at 900 every month.

Chamber of Commerce. Featuring High Street, Santa Cruz Contact: Judy Brenis, jbbrenis@ Soquel Restaurants + Wineries + urious about Shakespeare? comcast.net, or call 831-818-9619.

Breweries + Live Music The Friday Shakespeare www.tasteofsoquel.com Club members discuss the life, Third Wednesdays times, and influence of William Edward Jones Financial An Evening with Shakespeare.

Advisor Sponsors Coffee Club For information, call 831-684- Friends of Hospice 10:00 a.m., 2121 41st Avenue, 2832, or go to fridayshakespeare. 4 p.m. – 9 p.m., Corralitos Hills Suite 209, Capitola org or facebook.com/fridayshaken Evening with Friends is a eremy Geels, a local Edward Jones speare. new fall event presented by the financial advisor, hosts a monthly Friends of Hospice. Join us for savory appetizers, tasting local wine and craft coffee club for local advisors to Friday Shakespeare Club beer, and dance the night away with talk about the industry and recent of Santa Cruz Extra Large! A raffle, live and silent market updates.

10 am - noon, Peace United auctions will all take place to support “I look forward to keeping Church, 909 High Street Hospice of Santa Cruz County. individual investors informed about his is the oldest women’s club For more information please the current market and economy, as in Santa Cruz. The club meets call 831.713.6082 or visit www. well as have fun and get to know hospicesantacruz.org/events/anto study the life, works and some of my neighbors,” he said. evening-with-friends/ times of William Shakespeare.

Seating may be limited. To reserve Members share group readings a seat, call Sharon Smith at 831and insights, discuss history, and An Evening on the Red Carpet 462-8242. universal themes found in his Soroptimist International plays and writings.

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Last Wednesdays Each Month For more information please pend a fun filled evening call 831-684-2832 Santa Cruz County Prostate helping to raise money for Soroptimist International of Cancer Support Group Watsonville! Our mission is to 7-9 p.m., Katz Cancer Resource Sundays Center, 3150 Mission Drive, SC First Baptist Church Bible Study improve the lives of women and 9:45 a.m: Bible Study girls through programs leading to anta Cruz County Prostate social and economic empowerment.

Cancer Support Group has been 11 a.m.: Worship 7565 Sunset Way, Aptos For more information contact an active group for over 20 years irst Baptist Church of Aptos in the community. welcomes you to join their bible Lisa Cottle at lisac@valleyfreshFirst meeting of 2018 will be study and worship every Sunday. produce.com or Mary Kashmar at February 28th.

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several forms of poetry. From Acrostic to Haiku—from Ode to Triolet—and a few other poetic forms—you’ll have fun while learning and creating. We’ll look at work by experienced poets and discover how to put some of their techniques and craft elements into practice. Gain exposure to new poets, forms, and styles, while unearthing your own voice. This inspiring class is for anyone with an interest in poetry. Novices as well as seasoned poets will find the class enriching and fruitful.

Register at: https://apm.active communities.com/capitola recreation/Activity_Search/ in-praise-of-poetry/6488

he 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 information.

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6:30 pm, La Selva Beach new entry-level String Clubhouse, 314 Estrella Ave., La Orchestra class 4th- 6th Grade Selva Beach, CA 95076 Beginning Strings for violin, viola t’s fun and easy to do! and cello will be offered on Fridays, Friendship put to music; 4pm-5:15pm. Students must family friendly. Class takes provide their own instruments. place every Thursday Night For more information contact Nancy at our new home in La Selva Kvam: Cabrillo Youth Strings (831) Beach! (Take Mar Monte off of 479-6101 or (831) 426-6443.

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.

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Third Monday each month

Stitchers By The Sea Meetings Friendship Put to Music!

7 p.m., St. Stephens Lutheran Church, 2500 Soquel Ave, SC. titchers-by-the-Sea, the local chapter of the Embroiderers’ Guild of America, holds regular meetings open to the public each month. No admission fees.

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6:30 p.m. Santa Cruz Elks Lodge, 150 Jewell St. osted by Soquel Sports Foundation. Buy-In $15. Full snack bar available. First Tuesday of each month is special $25 buy in (up to five packs). Join us! www.soquelsports.com

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Saturday September 1 Santa Cruz Mountain Art and Music Festival

Garrahan Park, 15520 Hwy 9 Noon-10 p.m., Mutari Chocolate Boulder Creek fun festival highlighting the House and Factory, 504 Front charm of the mountains! Live Street, Santa Cruz ptos Artist David Pfost’s plein music, great food, local beers, local wines, and great fun. air watercolor paintings of Santa Cruz County landscapes are Visit www.scmountainfestival. com for more information on exhibit.

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11 a.m.-3 p.m., Ag History Project Center at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds oin 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.

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6:30 p.m., New Hall, La Selva Beach Club House, 3124 Estrella Ave. Second Sundays Each Month lasses every Thursday night.

Downtown Santa Cruz For more information call Sue Harris or Don Benson (831) Antique Street Fair 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Lincoln St. 726-7053 or email at caller4u@ (Between Pacific and Cedar) att.net he “Original” Downtown Antique Faire is back!

Last Thursdays each month offer an eclectic blend Monthly Argentine Tango at Star Vendors of antiques and unique items.

Bene Italian/Argentine Restarante Come and check it out! Browse 4:30pm-9:30pm, Star Bene through a wide assortment of Italian/Argentene Restarante, treasures including books and 21245 East Cliff Dr. photographs, vintage jewelry, his is a night for true “Social clothing, glass and ceramic Tango.” Order a wonderful collectibles, vintage Hawaiian meal from the Star Bene kitsch, turquoise, original Argentine Menu, (or their well artwork, and a whole lot of known italian menu), and enjoy whatnot! the ambiance of Argentina and Weather Permitting! join us in a social tango dance For more info, please call to music from the Golden Age (831) 476-6940 or visit us on of Tango.

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Private instruction and classes by arrangement. For more information, Third Sunday of Every Month call Michael (831) 239-2247.

7:00 - 8:30 p.m., Harry’s Hofbrau, 390 Saratoga Ave, San Jose orty-seven years of performing in the Bay Area, over 250 popular tunes. Come see our band for Free in Sunnyvale Every Wednesday. No cover.

Contact Lee McLaughlin, Booking First Fridays each month Agent, at 408-993-BAND (2263) First Friday Art Tour for information about booking he First Friday Art Tour the band for Non-profit events is a Santa Cruz Institute (donations are tax deductible). of Contemporary Arts event, www.PeninsulaBanjoBand.org managed in conjunction with the participating art venues.

The event takes place yearIn Praise of Poetry round and illuminates some of 5:30pm to 7pm Feb 28-Mar 28 Capitola Community Center, 4400 the most talented local artists from local galleries.

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Prophet Elias Greek Orthodox Church, 223 Church Street Santa Cruz ome and enjoy this showcase of authentic Greek food, pastries, spirits, live Greek music

by The Spartan Band, folk dancing and more! You’ll find our usual crowd-pleasers like our famous moussaka, souvlaki, roasted lamb shanks, gyro, calamari, pastitsio and many other savory dishes including a wide variety of vegetarian selections. Greek dancers from all over the Bay Area will be dressed in traditional costumes and performing a variety of folk dances that have been handed down for hundreds of years.

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Enjoy great entertainment all weekend including local dance groups, street performers and live music.

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

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Santa Cruz County Fair: Bounty of the County

he 2018 Santa Cruz County Fair opens September 12 with annual favorites and some new surprises. There will be quilts, jams and jellies, giant pumpkins, award winning photographs and artwork, rides for the kids, The Agricultural History Project and many, many more exciting things to do and see!

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Your September Horoscope Times Publishing Group, Inc. Libra (Sep. 23-Oct. 23)

Caution and moderation are important as September begins, and you might have to slow down your pace to pay attention to the details. Taking more time to finish things is preferred over rushing and missing something important. Distractions may prevent you from giving things your full attention mid-month, so don’t make any final decisions at this time. You’re feeling strong and courageous late in the month. Once you get the ball rolling on key projects, you should be able to rely on others to pick it up and run with it.

Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22)

Your energy is up early in the month. Your desire to be close with others makes it easy to be deeply hurt when they disappoint you, making it hard not to take their actions personally.

Mid-month finds you looking at possible changes, but even though they seem positive, you’re not quite ready to take the leap. Preparing for a potential change is enough for now. Late September you have a deep understanding of what’s driving you. Now that you’re aware of your own motivations, you can continue conquering everything in your path!

Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21)

Logic, order and structure are ruling you at the beginning of the month, not leaving much room for excitement and fun. If you have to give a speech or you have a date planned, you’ll want to prepare some interesting stuff beforehand so you don’t bore your audience! MidSeptember favors forward thinking; what do you see when you look ahead? It’s never too early to start making plans because “someday” is going to be here before you know it! Your mental agility seems to be on point late in the month, helping you concentrate on the task at hand. Other people will be amazed by your ability to shut out distractions and focus on what needs to be done.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 20)

You have an abundance of energy as September begins and are ready to get back to work.

Putting that energy into practical, meaningful applications is what you need to do now; waiting for the outcome after won’t be hard. Teamwork is essential as you move into the middle of the month. You kind of prefer to work on your own, but stepping out of your comfort zone is important to get your current project done. Keep trying new methods as you approach the end of the month. Whatever path your project takes, working at it until you get it right is the only way to succeed.

Aquarius (Jan 21-Feb. 18)

You are always working to expand your mind, and the beginning of the month is no exception.

There are many new possibilities, but you could have some difficulty deciphering what you should act on and what should remain just a thought. Mid-month brings opportunities to break free from the restrictions you resent, but you have to know where the line is. Being creative and free-spirited goes over way better in some environments than it does in others.

And you can definitely tell the difference. The end of September brings an enthusiastic note.

Starting new projects seems to be a good idea. The driving force inside of you is strong.

Pisces (Feb. 19-Mar. 20)

It’s impossible to ignore reality early in the month, so why not just embrace it? It’s time to complete a project that’s been on the back burner for a while. Cutting corners won’t be an option, but if you stay focused, you should be able to meet the deadline and turn in a nearperfect product. Everything is called into question mid-September, threatening to undo all the hard work you’ve put in. Self-doubt can be a real bummer, especially when you aren’t sure who you can trust to tell you the truth. A bright spot comes late in the month and life becomes a little more peaceful. The darker moments are still there, but choosing to look at the light makes you so much happier.

Aries (March 21-April 20)

Precision is in your blood as September begins. You’re not in the mood to waste time or energy on excess frills. There are still a lot of pesky details to deal with, but you handle them like a pro.

Mid-month finds your rebellious side pulling you in a different direction, but you still have stuff you need to do. Perhaps thinking before you act is a good thing anyway. Your confidence is boosted late in the month, giving rise to new projects. Begin with the most difficult tasks and move your way down the priority list.

Taurus (April 21-May 21)

Tension is in a relationship early in the month. You find yourselves competing against each other, and both need to avoid the desire to gloat or not be a good sport. Passions are on the rise midmonth, and jealousy can be a problem. You want to trust people so badly, but blind faith isn’t likely (or advised) right now. Your ego takes a hit late in September, but you thrive on being challenged.

You’ll come out on top eventually, and getting to say “I told you so” will be very, very sweet.

Gemini (May 22-June 21)

The beginning of the month finds you in harmony and gives you a welcome break from stress you’ve been feeling. This is a good time for finishing busywork, with an emphasis on schoolrelated tasks, paperwork, and bills. Catching up on the small things while you’re relaxed will help you reach your goals more effortlessly in the future. Mid-September is a great time to call in favors. Your communication should be very persuasive, allowing you to debate and bargain until you get what you want. Your innate dual nature comes to the forefront late in the month, allowing you to see both sides of every story, making you an excellent and trusted mediator.

Cancer (June 22-July 22)

September starts your month on a fun and positive note. Your charm comes in handy when asking for favors. Never one to take something for nothing, you always offer whatever you can manage in return. You find yourself limiting your indulgences mid-month, making it a good time to evaluate your goals and reprioritize your to-do list. Wasting time is one of your worst pet peeves, so you’re only interested in doing what’s necessary to get the job done. You find yourself in the perfect mood late in the month to do research and interviews. Spending your free time having long discussions about a variety of topics is your idea of a good time, and why wouldn’t it be?

Leo (July 23-Aug. 23)

Are you ready to get busy? The month begins with you excited to work hard. Taking shortcuts shouldn’t even be an option, but as the first week progresses, you find yourself beset by insecurity and discouraging thoughts. Try to retreat to a safe place where you know your skills are valued and appreciated. You feel your intuition coming through mid-month, but one wrong move or decision could send you back to the starting line. This can be a time of some positive transformation if you accept your limitations. Your character continues to be tested late in September, but if you do everything you’re supposed to do, no one can question your dedication.

Virgo (Aug. 24-Sep. 22)

Your charming nature comes forth at the beginning of the month, affecting all areas of your life.

This might be a good time to ask your boss for a raise or look for a new car. Your concentration is up mid-September, helping you in areas like studying and planning. The future holds some pretty great stuff, and this helps you visualize it now so you can obtain it later. The time to put your ideas out in the world is late in the month. Find someone who can help you take them beyond the planning stages and turn them into reality.

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elcome to the Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission’s (RTC) first monthly Transportation Talk column. As the transportation planning agency for the County of Santa Cruz, the RTC creates projects and programs to develop a balanced transportation system that addresses all modes, while improving the quality of life for all of our county residents.

In Santa Cruz County, transportation-related issues, such as traffic congestion, environmental impacts, and infrastructure maintenance, are top of mind for a lot of people as the region continues to grow.

Each month, this column will delve into some of these issues while also talking about the future of transportation and the trends that are guiding transportation planning and how we move people from Point A to Point B. Here is a look of some of the things we are currently working on at the RTC: Proposed North Coast Rail Trail Draft EIR n Aug. 9, the RTC released the Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the proposed North Coast Rail Trail Project, and we are currently seeking input on the document through Sept. 24.

This proposed project is a 7.5-mile multi-use bicycle and pedestrian trail that would extend along the rail corridor from Wilder Ranch State Park to Davenport, and include improvements to parking lots at Bonny Doon beach, Yellowbank/ Panther beach and in Davenport.

It comprises the majority of the north coast segment of the larger Monterey Bay Sanctuary Scenic Trail (MBSST) Network, which the RTC approved a Master Plan for in 2013.

The RTC will be holding two public meetings to get feedback from the community on the Draft EIR for this project: • Aug. 22, 5:30-7 p.m. at the Santa Cruz Police Station, Community Room (155 Center St., Santa Cruz)

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• Aug. 23, 5:30-7 p.m. at Pacific Elementary School, Blue Multipurpose Building (50 Transportation Ocean St., Talk Davenport) If you can’t attend one of the meetings, you can also provide written comments to the RTC office (Attn: Cory Caletti, Senior Transportation Planner, 1523 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz, CA 95060) or by email (NCRTDraftEIR@sccrtc. org). All written comments must be submitted by 5 p.m. on Sept. 24.

The Proposed North Coast Rail Trail Draft EIR can be viewed at sccrtc.org.

Innovators in Transportation Speaker Series n May, the RTC launched the Innovators in Transportation Speaker Series to give members of the community the opportunity to hear transportation experts from around the country discuss the innovations and trends that are shaping the future of transportation.

We hope this series deepens the community’s understanding of transportation issues and the work we do on a daily basis at the RTC to provide innovative transportation solutions to the county.

The next speakers in the series which are free and open to all members of the community: Becky Steckler — Wednesday, September 19, 6:30-8:30 p.m., at the Veterans Memorial Building, 846 Front St., Santa Cruz. Becky is program manager for Urbanism Next at the University of Oregon.

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Becky’s talk, “Impacts on Emerging Technologies on Communities,” will look at the ways technologies such as autonomous vehicles, the sharing economy, and E-commerce, affect land use, urban design, transportation, real estate, and the implications of these changes on equity, the economy, the environment, and governance.

Jeffrey Tumlin — Wednesday, Sept. 5, 6:30-8:30 p.m., at the Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History, 705 Front St., Santa Cruz. Jeffrey is principal and director of strategy at transportation planning firm Nelson Nygaard, Jeffrey’s talk, “Mea- Jeffrey Tumlin suring What Matters,” will focus on transportation planning and how it affects people.

Past speakers in this series discussed topics like Transit Planning, The Evolution of SMART, Implementing Trail and Transit Corridors, and The State Rail Plan. Videos of all past presentations can be viewed at sccrtc.org/speaker-series/. n ••• If you have questions for the RTC or there are transportation-related issues you would like to see us cover, feel free to contact Shannon Munz, RTC Communications Specialist, at smunz@sccrtc.org.

For more information on the RTC, visit sccrtc.org.

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ally (ID #A248368) is a very independent cat, which is why she has been here for a few months. When someone first comes to look at her, she doesn’t jump into hi or her lap or even let them pet her. People who want the reward of having to work for a relationship would be a good fit once she warms up to you.

Another reason you would want this cat is she is incredibly independent.

She sometimes ignores that she likes to be petted. But with a few treats and initial scratches behind the ears, she quickly remembers.

Sally would do best in a household that understands that not all cats are always going to be lap cats. She needs some coaxing and patience, but the reward will be great.

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

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

By Janet Payne-Downs

ast Thursday I went to downtown Santa Cruz to meet a friend for an appointment. As many people do, I plopped myself onto a chair in front of Bookshop Santa Cruz and people-watched until my friend appeared. I often forget how much character Santa Cruz has and how fun it is just hanging out on Pacific Garden Mall.

I love Santa Cruz and have lived in the area since 1981. First in Ben Lomond, where I raised my near-perfect children, and now living in a small studio off of 41st Avenue…. my elderly self and lug of a dog, Charlie.

However, in the next year and a half or so I will be moving to the Houston area where I will be near my son and his family.

Let me explain.

Fifteen or so years ago on a gloomy February day with tears flowed down my face, I waved goodbye to my son Michael as he headed for Texas driving a sloppily-packed blue vehicle. At the time he did not have much stability nor did he have any tangible goals, so a high school friend invited Michael to Texas to live with him.

When he left that day, I was always certain he would return. Who can resist this gorgeous area? I never considered for a moment that he might fall in love and marry. He and his wife have three children

(my grandchildren!) and recently purchased a house in the sweet community of Friendswood, a city about 20 miles south of Houston. They have two Golden Retrievers, a John Deere lawnmower, a turtle, perhaps a hamster… and have promised they will clean out the sweltering toolshed for me if I need temporary housing.

I usually visit about two times a year and after baby #1 was born, I reluctantly began considering living my life there.

Until then I could not fathom living in Houston after having lived here for 35 years and in California all my life. My everything was here: friends, job, beauty, belongings, my soul, and an occasional boyfriend…

Michael and his wife Najla were sincere and even eager at the prospect of me living nearby. When babies two and three arrived, just 17 months apart, I put myself on a list for low income housing there in Texas. That was a huge step. In reality I spent many hours and sleepless nights anguishing about this.

I have not necessarily embraced this by any means. But I’m trying to. There are some major obstacles facing this 71-year-old.

So come along for the ride as I slowly begin this life-changing adventure of leaving Santa Cruz. n

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Over the years I learned so much from him, and the gift of self-confidence tops the list.

Now he needs help with meals, housework, and transportation. Living by himself has got him down and I’ve grown too exhausted to care for my own household’s needs.

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