Register-Pajaronian | Giving Thanks special section

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What are you thankful for?

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Compiled by Johanna Miller and Todd Guild

LINSCOTT CHARTER SCHOOL ..........................................................................................................................

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I'm thankful for the people in my life who support me. I feel blessed to live in a safe environment.

— Vivienne Chankai, eighth grade

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I'm thankful that I can be with my family on Thanksgiving Day. — Trey Silva, eighth grade

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For my mom and dad, my brother and relatives. I'm I'm thankful to have a great thankful for my friends family and school. I'm thankful and teachers at school. And for my home and my dad, who for the sun and moon, the is a police officer. solar system. For food and — Mia Trujillo, sixth grade water. And having a roof over my head.

— Rose Perkins, second grade

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I'm thankful for my mom and everything she does.

And for my sister who always makes me happy.

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I am thankful for my family. And my friends at school. I'm also thankful for books, and for my dog named Max. — Ian Lopez Rocha, first grade

— Isaiah Furtado, sixth grade

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I'm thankful for my family, and my friends for playing with me.

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For my family, friends, and for all the support I've been given at Linscott. Everyone who cares for me when I'm not feeling well. I feel blessed.

— Hannah Curutan, eighth grade

— Haylie Escobar-Naranjo, kindergarten

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For my family for giving I am thankful for my me a lot, like fresh food I'm thankful for my family mom, and for the big and gifts. I'm thankful for and friends. For having feast we have every year my school — the teachers plenty of water. And for on Thanksgiving. are really nice and helpful. my birthday.

— Gracie Fernandez, second grade

— Francis John Iguban, third grade

We would like to thank all our customers for supporting us this past year.

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1811 Freedom Blvd.

Freedom

724-6385

— Cash Gomez, fourth grade

From Our Family To Yours,

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I'm really thankful for my school. And for the earth, and my friends, too.

— Ember Jordan, first grade

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ANN SOLDO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ..................................................................................................................

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For my family. For the fact that we wake up every day alive and well.

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I am thankful for the stability in my life — in my job and my home. I am so very thankful for the All Star community here at Ann Soldo, with a great staff, supportive families and hardworking students.

— Elaine Parker, Principal of Ann Soldo Elementary School

— Alex Anaya, fifth grade

For my teachers who teach me new things. For my family, my friends and my home.

— Martha Tapia, fifth grade

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I am thankful for my family, for having a roof over my head and a happy home to live in.

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— Leonel Jarquin, fifth grade

I am thankful for my family and friends who I can always talk to, and for having a shelter to live in.

— Isabella Morles, fifth grade

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I am thankful for having a home to live in, and enough clothes and food.

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— Tamryn Peña, fifth grade

I'm thankful for my parents, for my dog and all of my good friends.

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— Laila Castro, fifth grade

I am thankful for my family, and for having a great teacher.

— Jasmine Morles, fifth grade

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ANN SOLDO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ..................................................................................................................

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I am thankful for my sister. She is not having as many seizures anymore.

And I'm thankful for my mom and dad, for everything God has given me.

— Franco Vacacarlos, fifth grade

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For my family, a roof over my head, and to wake up every day healthy with enough food.

— Isabella Escobar, fifth grade

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I am thankful that my mom is finally coming out of the hospital. She is feeling better and becoming more alive.

— Angel Jimenez, fifth grade

COMMUNITY .......................................................................................................................................................

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I'm thankful for my parents and my siblings. At the end of the day, all this is material. But your family is always there.

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I'm thankful for the support I get from the City of Watsonville.

We are really a family, and they have had my back for the last year or so.

— Roman Martinez, Watsonville resident

— Carol Heitzig, Watsonville Library Director

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I'm thankful for sobriety.

I went through a rough spell when I was homeless. Teen Challenge helped me get my mind right and my heart right and back to my roots, which is following Jesus Christ.

— Josh Herrera, client of Teen Challenge, with seven months’ sobriety

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I am thankful for my wife and my sons. I am thankful that I have the freedom and the liberty to worship my lord; that we live in a country that allows us to express ourselves.

— Jerry Saldana, pastor of Discovery Church, Principal of Central Christian School

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A Thanksgiving Message from

To our Customers, Friends, Community, and Staff:

Mas Mac, Inc.

It is again, with great pleasure, that we pause from the routine of our hamburger business to GIVE THANKS.

Your continued friendship, patronage, and loyalty provide us with the opportunity to give back to our community. So, it is in the spirit of Thanksgiving that we show our gratitude to you for our blessings.

We are proud to share with you the success of our Managers and Crew at this annual Awards Night.

With every good wish for your happiness this Holiday Season and throughout the year,

During the past year, we have seen our business face both changes and challenges; but our greatest success continues to be in the growth and development of our employees. Our continued commitment to education at varying levels has favorably improved the lifestyle and well-being of our employees and in turn, their families.

Tila Bañuelos and Martin Guerrero Owner-Operators

Freedom Blvd Restaurant

Eleovardo Garcia

Most Supportive Crew

Luis Olivas

Most Cooperative Crew-All Around

Fidel Garcia

Jacqueline Lopez

Maintenance Man of the Year

Most Impressive New Crew

Maria Martinez

Maria Rodriguez

Perfect Attendance

Teresa Orejel

Best Egg Cooker 3rd year

Janae Perez

Leticia Diaz

Best Customer Service-All Around

Manager of the Year 3rd year

Michelle Ibarra

Tanya Garcia

Best Dish Washer

Hospitality Brand Ambassador

Veronica Lorente

Yomara Ocampo

Employee of the Year

Best Smile

Most Pleasant Crew

Freedom Blvd. Store - General Manager: Elizabeth Guerrero Manager of the Year-3rdYear Leticia Diaz, Employee of the Year Veronica Lorente, Maintenance Man of the Year Fidel Garcia, Best Customer Service-All Around Janae Perez, Best Dish Washer Maria Rodriguez, Best Egg Cooker-3rd Year Teresa Orejel, Best Smile Tanya Garcia, Hospitality Brand Ambassador Michelle Ibarra, Perfect Attendance Maria Martinez, Most Impressive New Crew Jacqueline Lopez, Most Pleasant Crew Yomara Ocampo, Most Cooperative Crew-All Around Luis Olivas, Most Supportive Crew Eleovardo Garcia

EDUCATIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS ServSafe Certified Emilsa Aguilar Tila Bañuelos Lucero Barron Ana Cabrera Leticia Diaz Amanda Gonzalez Maria Gudiño Elizabeth Guerrero Martin Guerrero John LaBrie Mitchell Lopez Marisela Macias Flor Mayo Rosario Medina

Lupe Regalado Araceli Rivera Oscar Valencia Lupe Zepeda

McD Development Dulce Barrera Ana Cabrera Leticia Diaz Amanda Gonzalez Marisela Macias Julia Magana Flor Mayo Rosario Medina Lupe Regalado Araceli Rivera

Alan Rodriguez Oscar Valencia

Certified Swings Emilsa Aguilar Bernice Castillo Alma Esparza Mitchell Lopez Lesley Mora Luz Rodriguez Raquel Vargas

HU Graduates Tila Bañuelos Liz Guerrero Martin Guerrero

John LaBrie Flor Mayo Lupe Regalado Lupe Zepeda

OTP Certified Martin Guerrero Isaiah Marroqin Lupe Zepeda

College / Adult Education Daniel Amaya Cabrillo College Sonia Angeles Cabrillo College Dulce Barrera SJSU Yobani Bejar CSUMB Daniel Bonilla Cabrillo College

Luis Bonilla Cabrillo College Guadalupe Chacon Cabrillo College Jacqueline Cortes Cabrillo College Magali Esquivel WIC Marlene Fernandez Cabrillo College Eleovardo Garcia Cabrillo College Jesus Gonzalez Cabrillo College Johnny Guzman Cabrillo College Evelyn Hernandez Cabrillo College Juliana Hurtado CSUMB Sylvia Ibarra Cabrillo College Jessamine Jeenon Cabrillo College Jacqueline Lopez Cabrillo College Veronica Lorente UC Davis Viridiana Manzo Cabrillo College Kiana Marquez Beauty College

Luis Martinez Cabrillo College Lesley Mora Hartnell College Armando Muniz UCSC Jonathan Muniz Cabrillo College Shakira Nieto Cabrillo College Vicente Padilla Cabrillo College Kelly Reyes Cabrillo College Luis Rivera CSUMB Alan Rodriguez Cabrillo College Hector Rodriguez Cabrillo College Elizabeth Salas Cabrillo College Giuseppe Steigman Cabrillo College Carlos Torres CET Josalyne Torres UC Davis

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Main Street Restaurant

Alinah Silva

Dulce Barrera

Hospitality Brand Ambassador

Jesus Gutierrez

American Spirit Award 2nd year

Mario Dominguez

Most Supportive Crew

Elizabeth Bonilla

Manager of the Year

Best Customer Service-All Around

Jose Hernandez

Juan M Ramirez

Isaiah Marroquin

Best Smile & Most Impressive Drink Specialist

Marco Ramirez

Maria Martinez

Most Impressive New Crew

Most Pleasant Crew

Maintenance Manager of the Year

Martin Mercado

Morgan Furtado

Oralia Cisneros

Employee of the Year-all Around

Jasmine Higareda

Most Cooperative-All Around

Perfect Attendance

Best Egg Cooker

Best Dish Washer

Veronica Romero

Most Supportive Crew

Main Street Restaurant - General Manager: Flor Mayo Manager of the Year Dulce Barrera, Employee of the Year—All Around Martin Mercado, Maintenance Manager of the Year Marco Ramirez, American Spirit Award--2nd Year Jesus Gutierrez, Best Customer Service—All Around Elizabeth Bonilla, Best Dish Washer Maria Martinez, Best Egg Cooker Oralia Cisneros, Best Smile Jasmine Higareda, Hospitality Brand Ambassador Alinah Silva, Perfect Attendance Morgan Furtado, Most Impressive New Crew Jose Hernandez, Most Pleasant Crew Juan Manuel Ramirez, Most Cooperative—All Around Isaiah Marroquin, Most Supportive Crew Mario Dominguez, Most Supportive Crew Veronica Romero, Most Impressive Drink Specialist Jasmine Higareda

GOLDEN ARCHES GOOD TASTE AWARD RECIPIENTS

2018

2013

2006

Jynnette & Tony Melo Freedom Blvd. Restaurant Lynnette Souza Main Street Restaurant Aldina & John Maciel Riverside Restaurant

Alfredo Hernandez Jill Hirahara

2012

Bertha & Emelio Arena Ken Bradshaw Gene DiCicco Enrique Uribe

JW Rowell Chris Hedlund

2005

2017 Manuel Gonzalez Miguel Tapia Ines Marines

2016 Francisco Chavez Gene Dicicco Harry and Lynn Rhodes

2015 Jolly Bilstad Willie Yahiro

2014 Mario Falon Jerry L. Morris

2010 Mary Barsi Georgeann Kenoyer Arlene & Jerry Blair

2009 Rosa & Antonio Ventura Art Eaton

2008 Mark Nelsen Pascual & Teodora Gomez

2007 Richard & Laura Hudson Manuel Gonzalez

Dave Brockman Elaine & Walter Sheets Alberto Espinola Joe Espinola

2004 Jess Brown Robert Cecil Sra. Esperanza Eva & Miguel Quintero

2003 David Bolick Sergio Angeles

2002 Ray Customer

Ali & Jessica-Trans Mart

2001 Mayor Chuck Carter Bill Gonzales Vikki Nelson

2000 John Bartlett Robert Clark Elias & Heidi Alonzo Pastor Jesus Gutierrez

1999 Dr. Nancy A. Bilicich Sedric Cade Doug Mattos

1998 Chief Terry Medina Chief Gary Smith Willie Yahiro Mayor Tony Campos

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Riverside Restaurant

Amanda Gonzalez

Araceli Rafael

Manager of the Year

Most Cooperative Crew-All Around

Isabella Angeles

Jessamine Jeenon

Most Impressive New Crew

Beatriz Herrera

Marina Rivera

Most Pleasant Crew

Sergio Haro

Hospitality Brand Ambassador

Most Supportive Manager Maintenance Department

Yosajandi Hernandez

Best Dish Washer

Giuseppe Steigman

MVP All Star

Mitchell Lopez

Perfect Attendance

Shakira Nieto

MVP All-Star

Esteban Reyes

Employee of the Year-All Around & Best Egg Cooker

Ofelia Garcia

Best Customer Service-All Around

Younes Ait-Taleb

Best Smile

Maintenance Man of the Year

Riverside Restaurant - General Manager: Lupe Regalado Manager of the Year Amanda Gonzalez, Maintenance Man of the Year Younes Ait-Taleb, Most Supportive Manager— Maintenance Mitchell Lopez, Employee of the Year—All Around Beatriz Herrera, Best Customer Service—All Around Ofelia Garcia, Best Dish Washer Shakira Nieto, Best Egg Cooker Beatriz Herrera, Best Smile Yosajandi Hernandez, Hospitality Brand Ambassador Giuseppe Steigman, Perfect Attendance Marina Rivera, Most Impressive New Crew Isabella Angeles, Most Pleasant Crew Jessamine Jeenon, Most Cooperative Crew—All Around Araceli Rafael, MVP All-Star Sergio Haro, MVP All-Star Esteban Reyes

SPECIAL RECOGNITION & COMMUNITY AWARDS 10-Year Anniversary as Owner-Operator Martin Guerrero

Best McDonald’s Service Providers Martin Brower Distribution Center

James Howard, An Accountancy Corporation

Watsonville/Aptos/SC Adult Education

Darlene Sales 15h Annual Memorial Scholarship

Community Advocates

James Howard and staff

Johnny, Cheryl, Kevin

Watsonville/Aptos/SC Adult Education

Coca-Cola Company, McDonald’s Division

Adopt-A-School Partners

Dr. Nancy A. Bilicich

The Salvation Army

Captains, Ramon and Amalia Gonzalez

Dr. Nancy A. Bilicich

Stephanie Olson

Community Life Services Tracey, Jessica, Maura

Hall District Elementary Mayra Fernández

Automatic Business Computing Grant Shaw Family

YEARS OF VALUED SERVICE Oscar Valencia Ma. Guadalupe Zepeda Maria Martinez Guadalupe Regalado Elizabeth Guerrero Maricela Macias Juan Ramirez Araceli Rivera Oralia Cisneros Maria Gudino Rosario Medina Fidel Garcia Olivia Barrueta Saray Casiano Maria Orejel Lucero Barron Leticia Diaz Alma Esparza Marco Ramirez Raquel Vargas

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Flor Mayo Guadalupe Chacon Jesus Gutierrez Theresa Rocha Mitchell Jeffs Liliana Zamora Bernice Castillo Robert Aragona Armando Muniz Ana Cabrera Neftali Delgado Estephania Gabriel Amanda Gonzalez Mitchell Lopez Maria Martinez Blanca Medina Martin Mercado Hector Ramirez Alan Rodriguez Maria Rodriguez

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Peter Telc Josalyne Torres Rosario Valerio Emilsa Aguilar Alejandrina Bonilla Daniel Bonilla Irma Diaz Esmeralda Gudino Maria G. Martinez Lesley Mora Maria Ortiz Maria G. Ortiz Janae Perez Luz Rodriguez Maria V. Romero Jiaona Wei Daniel Amaya Sonia Angeles Dulce Barrera Jocelin Dominguez

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Mario Dominguez Yosajandi Fernandez Morgan Furtado Tanya Garcia Angelica Hernandez Beatriz Herrera Jasmine Higadera Carla Lopez Veronica Lorente Julia Magana Noel Magana Viridiana Manzo Luis Martinez Jonathan Muniz Vaughn Payne Jose Pimentel Roxana Rodriguez Elizabeth Salas Damian Sanchez Maria Villagrana

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