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Honoring Our Nation’s Nurses Nurses are united by an inherent sense of compassion, which drives them to devote their lives to helping others.

Dominican Hospital has over 600 nurses, working hard to keep Santa Cruz healthy.

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World’s Biggest Garage Sale Now in its fourth year, all proceeds from the World’s Second Harvest and its network of 200 agencies and programs feeding people in need in Santa Cruz County. To date, the annual sale has raised close to 445,000 meals. So mark your calendars and get ready to shop!

incredibly pleased that Twin Lakes Church has stepped up again this year,� said Second Harvest CEO, Willy Elliott-McCrea.

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The Return of County Rail Over a hundred enthusiastic spectators in our community gathered to commemorate completion of the new La Selva Beach railroad trestle in on Thursday, February 26.

Speakers included: Zack Friend - Regional Transportation Commissioner and 2nd John Leopold – Regional Transportation Commission

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Table of Contents

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Volume 24

No. 7

Cover The Return of County Rail 5 8

Community News Honoring Our Nation’s Nurses by Aric Sleeper

Scholarship Presented To… Matt Clifton!

9 Celebrating 30 Years of Serving You in Aptos 10 UnFROGetable™ Solution Circle Program by Noel Smith 11 April is Child Abuse Prevention Month 17 World’s Biggest Garage Sale 22 Controversial Santa Cruz Project Stopped by PUC 26 Taxpayers 27 -

28 Theater Presents ‘Damn Yankees’ 7

Local Sports Aptos High School Scoreboard

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New In Town CrossFit Aptos

Letter to the Editor 11 Coast Dairies Property Kids Camps 12 The Natural Gifts of Camp by Richard Louv 13 Keeping Camp Costs Budget Friendly

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#OMMUNITY #ALENDAR n !RTS %NTERTAINMENT s Pages 32 – 33 -ONTHLY (OROSCOPE s Page 33 — Your April Horoscope Featured Columnists

by Josef Sekon Perspectives Financial Focus by Julie K. Tauriainen – Protecting Seniors From Financial Abuse Lines in the Sand by Garry Griggs – Sea Levels Are Always Changing Extra-dry Fire Season is Coming by Mike Conrad Book Bag by Robert Francis – Spring children’s books that will create some happy smiles...

Water Wisdom by Kim Adamson – State Takes New Steps as Drought Continues 30#! &EATURED 0ET s Page 29 — Sugar for Your Sweet Tooth

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Cover Story “Rail” from page 1 Most of those attending showed great interest in the future use of the right-ofway as part of the Monterey Bay Scenic Trail Network. The trail’s Master Plan

will be completed as funding becomes available. Two of these segments, one in Santa Cruz and one in Watsonville, have been funded and are moving toward construction.

The Santa Cruz Regional Transporthe 32-mile scenic rail corridor from

Watsonville to Davenport in 2012 using $11 million from the voter-approved Proposition 116 bond funding. The purchase stipulates that in addition to freight service, the rail line be used for passenger rail projects within the County. As part of the purchase agreement between the RTC and the previous private funding was set aside to upgrade trestles and railway bridges on the line. The La Selva Beach Trestle is the largest and most expensive of the four bridges to have been upgraded.

Completion of the La Selva Beach Trestle re-opens the line, which parallels Highway 1, as an active rail corridor for freight and excursion passenger rail services. The RTC and a consultant team are studying the feasibility of upgrading the corridor to provide commuter or transit passenger rail service. This will be to identify, evaluate and compare passenger rail service options including short-, medium- and long-term passenger rail service scenarios. These service situations will be coordinated with freight and recreational rail services, trail use and connecting transit services. much the various rail services

improve people’s access to jobs, schools, recreation, goods/services and other activities.

The results are planned to be ready for public review this spring.

For more information about these and other projects, please see the RTC website: www.sccrtc.org. Also, please sign transportation projects.

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Community News

Honoring Our Nation’s Nurses

Celebrated in 2015 from May 6 through 12

By Aric Sleeper

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urses are united by an inherent sense of compassion, which drives them to devote their lives to helping others. Dominican Hospital has over 600 nurses, working hard to keep Santa Cruz healthy.

“Care, compassion, competence, communication, and commitment are the values that underpin our professional care at Dominican,” says Juana Castillo, of Patient Care Services. “I am moved and inspired by the nurses that I have met here mitment to providing the best possible care for our community.”

“A core of empathy and compassion for our patients is key,” says Marsha Moreno, nurse practitioner at Dominican Hospital. “We are often the common thread in a patient’s stay, so showing compassion and building trust is very important; with colleagues too. To be able to work as a team is vital.”

National Nurses Week is celebrated each year from May 6-12 to honor nurses across the country, and Marsha Moreno highlight their dedication to helping the ill and injured through the process of recovery.

“Marsha is a great example of nursing professionalism and best practices. She’s smart, collaborative, and a joy to work with.

She represents the very best in nursing today and in the future,” says Sarah Edmundson, Director of Cardiovascular Services at Dominican Hospital.

Marsha got an early start to her nursing career when she volunteered at a community hospital in high school.

Experiencing the behind-the-scenes view of hospital operations drew her into the

The nurses of the Dominican Hospital Mary and Richard Solari Cancer Center (from left): Nancy Pearson, Kimberly Kieft, Michele Finch, Martha Aguirre, and Maria Campos. continues to commit herself to the education of not only herself, but also other nurses through her role in cardiovascular services. “There’s new technology, and new advancements, new techniques, and new information that is constantly coming out,” says Marsha. “And I love to learn, so that I never feel stagnant. It keeps me going and keeps me challenged.”

Although Marsha’s clinical education position takes up most of her time, she she can stay in touch with the patient experience. For her, guiding a patient through the recovery process is one of the more rewarding aspects of her job.

“Working in the intensive care unit, you see patients that are very ill, and it’s great to see them walk back in to the unit with their loved ones after they’ve recovered,” says Marsha. “It’s so encouraging, and so rewarding.”

For Michele Finch, nurse navigator in Dominican Hospital’s Katz Cancer Resource Center, bringing comfort and support to patients, especially those who have been recently diagnosed with a serious condition, is the most rewarding aspect of being a nurse. “I make sure to let them know that there is always someone available to talk to, and that they’re never alone,” says Michele.

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Soon after receiving her bachelor’s degree, Marsha became part of a specialized liver and kidney unit where she learned to stay on her toes, and developed a discipline of constant learning that still helps her today.

“It was intense,” says Marsha. “It was a lot to learn in a very short amount of time, but it was necessary because these were very critical patients. You had to be sharp, and on top of your game, and study outside of your daily shift. It was a steep learning curve coming right out of school.”

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Local Sports

Aptos High School Scoreboard Baseball

(3-0: 25-12, 25-21, 25-17) (Mar 25, Hm Mt Madonna def Aptos (3-1: 25-21, 23-25, 25-14, 25-23) (Mar 23, Away Aptos def Harbor (3-0: 25-23, 25-23, 25-22) (Mar 19, Hm

Aptos Season Record (2-9-1, SCCAL, 1-1-1) Coach Dave Heinevetter Aptos 8 – Scotts Valley 0 (Mar 24, Away Aptos 6 – St. Francis 6 Harbor 3 – Aptos 1 (Mar 17, Hm Los Altos 12 – Aptos 0 Los Altos 12 – Aptos 0

Lacrosse Season Record: (3-6-1, Conf 3-2) Coach Brandon Smith Aptos 15 – Salinas 2 (Mar 27, Away Aptos 17 – Soquel 3 (Mar 24, Away Aptos 3 – Rancho Cotate 3 Palma 9 – Aptos 6 (Mar 20, Away Aptos 16 – Watsonville 4 (Mar 16, Hm Carmel 18 – Aptos 12 (Mar 11, Hm

Softball Season Record: (4-9, SCCAL 0-2) Coach Phil Rojas Jr. Steinbeck Classic Scotts Valley 11 – Aptos 2 Scotts Valley 9 – Aptos 0 (Mar 26, Hm Aptos 12 – Harbor 2 (Mar 24, Away

Track & Field Avis Kelly Invitational at Gilroy High Aptos Girls: The Mariners placed four

Watsonville Wildcatz Classic Aptos 11 – Cupertino 0 Aptos 12 – Sequoia 0 Aptos 8 – Prospect 5

minutes, 40 seconds, Yulissa Abundis

Christopher 12 – Aptos 6 San Lorenzo Valley 8 – Aptos 1 (Mar 17, Hm Aptos 7 – Watsonville 0

Boys Volleyball Season Record (9-5, Conf 4-1) Coach Rick Schroeder

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Community News

Pajaro Valley Arts Council Calls for Artists CALL FOR ARTISTS

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Sculpture Is: 2015 Apply by April 12, 2015 Exhibit dates: June 1-October 31

invites your participation in the ninth annual sculpture exhibition, taking place in the beautiful two-acre Sierra Azul Nursery demonstration gardens, located at 2660 East Lake Avenue, Watsonville, California.

PVAC has enjoyed eight critically and forward to including your sculpture in their ninth exhibit.

Pieces submitted must be weatherscale suitable for outdoor display. Pieces

Sculpture by Moto Ohtake

intended for display on pedestals taller than 18” may not be selected. There is limited access to electricity for the installation and display of sculpture. Upright ceramic sculpture will need to be able to be internally secured, likely with a rod inside that can be set into the soil or a pedestal.

Sculpture larger than 30” is encouraged.

Pieces with bold negative and positive elements and pieces 5 to 6 feet tall show best in the garden.

Apply by May 1, 2015 Exhibit dates: July 8-August 9 VAC invites your participation in their annual member’s only exhibit. In this all-media show, they ask you to explore transformation and change with your artwork. Most of us have experienced profound and radical changes in our lives

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direction or focus.

The impetus for this transformation might be personal, emotional, physical, social, environmental, or political. How have you used your art to help you express this transformation, or is it art itself that has caused your perspective to change? Perhaps you would like to explore a topic that you believe requires change. Perhaps your art serves to document transformation or change that you have observed.

Apply by 5/1/15. You may be

Mr Ehrenfret’s Science Class by Wendy Aikin

accepted into the show after that date, however PVAC must have your information by 5/1 in order for you to be listed on the postcard.

Pajaro Valley Arts Council (PVAC) 37 722-3062 — www.pajarovalleyartscouncil.org

Jimmie Cox Memorial Scholarship Presented To …

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gri-Culture announced that Matt Clifton has been awarded its Jimmie Cox Memorial Scholarship for 2015. This scholarship is awarded to a student majoring in agriculture.

California Polytechnic State University – San Luis Obispo. He was accepted to Cal Poly after graduating from St. Francis High School in May 2014. Matt received scholastic honors every year of high school. He also played football in high school and was one of the team’s co-captains. As a quarterback, Matt broke several school records. At Cal Poly, Matt is majoring in Agricultural Business.

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Matt Clifton was accepted to Cal Poly after graduating from St. Francis High School in May 2014 and received scholastic honors every year of high school. wish we could have given them all a scholarship.” Bontadelli further stated, “Matt is an outstanding individual. He is a well-rounded student. He will be a great addition to the agriculture community when he finishes college.”

Starting in 2012, Agri-Culture announced a partnership with American AgCredit. The recipient of the Jimmie Cox Memorial Scholarship also receives an additional $2,000 award from the American AgCredit Scholarship Program.

This brings the total scholarship amount that Matt will receive to $4,000.

The scholarship was presented at the National Ag Day Spring Luncheon on March 18 at the Heritage Hall at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds. The Santa Cruz County Farm Bureau and AgriCulture sponsor this annual event.

For more information about the Jimmie Cox Memorial Scholarship, please contact Agri-Culture at 722-6622 or see the website at www.agri-culture.us

Matt Clifton

Community News

Celebrating 30 Years of Serving You in Aptos T erino’s Bar & Grill are celebrating 30 years in business and want to share their joy with their many friends in the community!

founded in 1985 by the Nicoli, Giuliani and Pace families, who named the restaurant in honor of John Nicoli’s grandfather, Severino Nicoli, an Italian immigrant who had a dream of opening a restaurant.

The current owners, the Giuliani family, Norman Bei and TJ with deep local roots, dedicated to supporting the community by donating to many schools and other local fundraisers throughout the county. It has given them great pleasure to see their dream grow restaurant into an internationally recognized resort-style property! They are proud to have won Aptos Business of the Year in 2004, to have the General Manager, Debbie Parsons, win Aptos Woman of the Year in 2010, and they are especially proud

to be twice honored with Best Western’s Best of the Best Award for property design in 2008 and 2013.

a mile from the beautiful Monterey Bay in Aptos and sits on six gorgeous acres enjoyed by locals and travelers alike. Their to ensure the beautiful topiary landscaping, scenic pathways, tropical plants are lush and inviting. The team also takes great care to maintain the picturesque koi pond patio so guests can enjoy dining al fresco!

Since 1985, Severino’s Bar & Grill has been open for breakfast, lunch and dinner every day of the year including holidays. week, and feature live local bands in the bar Thursday through Saturday evenings Severino’s a popular local hangout!

The three-tiered restaurant features a California continental menu with specialties such as signature salads, delicious pasta dishes, aged choice steaks, and daily fresh seafood specials.

And don’t forget the award winning New England and Manhattan clam chowders.

Never skimpy on portions, the family friendly restaurant uses only the freshest ingredients and thrives on utilizing locally grown goods. “It’s our belief

like our guests to savor the excellence in every facet of our menu,” says Executive Chef Antonio Gomez.

“Nurses” from page 5 Michele has devoted more than 30 years

hats, which lends to her current role as a nurse navigator. “I’m a lot nurse, a little bit social worker, and a little bit counselor,” says Michele. “We try to be a single point of contact for patients, whether they need a community resource, help with preparing food, or transportation. You have to be able to collate all the resources in the community, but it’s not just handing out information. You have to be warm, and understand the best approach for of listening.”

A typical day for Michele is never quite that typical, as new patients with unique cases enter the cancer resource center every day, but not knowing exactly what challenges the day will bring keeps her excited to come into work each morning. “You never really know what you’re day is going to be like,” says Michele.

Michele wanted to recognize all the nurses at the Dominican Infusion Center. “They work so hard. I am lucky to have great colleagues.”

Being a nurse for more than three decades has taught Michele to plan for the future, but live for the moment, and although her job can be overwhelming at times, she wouldn’t have it any other way. “There has never been a day that I’ve regretted being a nurse,” Michele says.

Grill invite you to celebrate this milestone with them. Jason Iwatsuru, Marketing Director, says, “We couldn’t have done it without you! We hope you will join us March 25 through April 1 for throwback prices and specials. On April 1 from 4 to 9 p.m. come for our Anniversary Party!

Ribbon cutting is at 4 p.m. and Tsunami

will be playing from 5 to 9 p.m., so come for the food, stay for the fun, and dress your 80’s best!” erino’s Bar & Grill are located at 7500 Old Dominion Court, Aptos. For more information or reservations, please call (831) 688-8987 or

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We start with our Foundations program that teaches functional movements and proper body mechanics.

Upon completion, clients join group workout classes

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of times for all ages programs for Teens, Endurance, Kids, and provide childcare during certain sessions.

Zac Pine and Michele Mootz are the

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Community News

Anti-Bullying for Elementary Schools The UnFROGetable™ Solution Circle Program

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alifornia College of the Arts alumnus, author and illustrator Marsha Strong-Smith of Santa Cruz, along with her daughter, teacher Tori Meredith, has developed a successful approach to teaching elementary school-age children simple and fun strategies to deal with conBy connecting her children’s book characters to ten simple solutions, she has created a new, easy to understand common language for elementary age children and their teachers to use when dealing

that her Solution Circle Program is being used on the playground, in the classroom and in the home. education teacher for 20 years and now a physical education teacher at Helen Lehman Elementary School in Santa Rosa,

program that would help teachers and students deal with bullying and resolving As a result, they developed a program that is a simple, easy to use, and doesn’t take a lot of training or precious class time when teachers are supposed to be teaching reading, writing, math and other required curriculum.

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arsha and Tori realized that the school playground is where children begin to learn socialization skills. It is on the playground that a student’s interactions with other children are minimally supervised, unlike when in the classroom.

They also recognized that it is easier for children of elementary age to choose from

According to Marsha, “The UnFROGetable™ Solution Circle is divided into 10 pie-shaped sections. Each section has one of my book characters and a simple phrase that represents a solution to common encouraged to use the program with little or no adult supervision. This allows them 10 / April 1st 2015 / Aptos Times

orful Solution Circle on the playgrounds on their own.

By empowering these young children positive and peaceful way and to respect others, they learn extremely important life lessons at school. They can then take these with them into the home, when they leave elementary school, move on to middle school, high school and even beyond.

Marsha has also illustrated a coloring book showing the ten solutions for the program using the same images and phrases in the coloring book as on the Solution Circle. The book’s pages are available in both English and Spanish.

This introduces these easy-to-use concepts to Pre-K, T-K and Kindergarten students before they learn to read.

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on the playground of Helen Lehman Elementary School in 2013.

In Santa Cruz County, Soquel Union Elementary School District painted the col-

Schools in 2014. has just purchased the program for its Brook Knoll and Vine Hill elementary schools and other school districts are now considering the UnFROGetable™ Solution Circle Program.

“It’s nice to see students feel responsible for their own actions and their own solutions,” said teacher Joshua Motchar, “It’s empowering without any adult intervention. People of all ages can use the Solution Circle with its practical life strategies.”

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eachers at Helen Lehman School are now in their second year of using the UnFROGetable™ Solution Circle.

“In the primary grades,” teacher Rosanne Muldoon remarked, “The students don’t know how to solve problems by themselves so they’re always for them. Now they say, ‘Let’s run to the Solution Circle and see how we can solve this problem.’”

Community News

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month

Join CASA in its Commitment to Making Sure All Children Are Safe

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ny time a child is abused or neglected, it’s a tragedy – one that all too often traumatizes its young victims for a lifetime. The latest statistics from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services are sobering: County, over 500 children were in the depencare system last year, removed from their homes because they were abused, neglected, or abandoned. across the United States received some 3.4 million referrals of abuse or neglect involving 6.3 million children in 2012. child abuse or neglect in 2012, nearly three-quarters of them younger than three.

Studies show that children who have struggle in school, be involved in criminal

behavior, experience homelessness, or abuse drugs or alcohol. Research also shows that there is a cycle of abuse that continues from one generation to the next – abused children are more apt to grow up to abuse their own children. The cost to our community is high. The future of these children can be bleak and their success in life can be compromised. As a caring community, we know that we must pay for and provide these children with the services to help them succeed.

At CASA of Santa Cruz County, our goal is to enlist the entire community to help abused and neglected children to live happier, safer lives. Our CASA volunteers – Court Appointed Special Advocates – make sure children who have been placed in the dependency/foster care system have the support they need.

They ensure that they have a voice in court and a friend and a mentor. CASA ensures that they don’t get lost in the

Letter to the Editor

Coast Dairies Property Dear Editor, anta Cruz County lands have become increasingly popular with outside preservation groups as a source to collect large sums of money from donors nationwide.

These groups, headquartered in major urban centers, have expensive overhead, including

nization was selected by this preservation group to be the recipient of the farmland on Coast Dairies. This was done to help ensure agriculture would be maintained on the property. The rents collected from the growers would be invested back into the property plus help with local farm worker housing, scholarships and other educational programs. The

political lobbyists. In order to survive

years of board meetings, preparation and planning to become the stewards of this land as promised.

The San Francisco based organization arbitrarily removed this group without any written communication and now the growers are continuing to pay rent that is helping with the overhead

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land throughout the United States that interest major donors.

Often there is no connection and after the land has been preserved the local communities are faced loss of property taxes, increased local law enforcement cost and impacts on roads.

Approximately seventeen years ago a large San Francisco based organization collected millions of dollars from outside interest to preserve the Coast Dairies Property on our north coast. Besides paying for the land, the money collected also helped pay for their -

overburdened system or spend one minute longer than necessary in foster care. CASA volunteers stay connected with their child until their court case is closed and a safe, permanent home is found.

During National Child Abuse Prevention Month, we invite our community to learn more about the work we do, and to consider becoming a CASA volunteer. There are several orientation sessions available in April – please go to tinyurl.com/CASAorientation for more information. It is important to attend one if you are interested in joining the next CASA Advocate training.

Not everyone can be a CASA volunteer, but everyone can be an advocate by taking steps to make our community safer for children. You can:

family problems, or other irrational behaviors. danger, call 911. or neglected, you can report your sus-

neglect in children, such as lack of adult supervision, unusual bruises or injuries, extreme passivity or aggression, or poor hygiene.

Working together, we can prevent abuse and neglect so that every child in Santa Cruz County has an opportunity to live and thrive in a safe, caring, healthy home.

touching or looking at their child, constant verbal criticism, demands for perfection, blaming the child for

Cynthia Druley is Executive Director of CASA of Santa Cruz County. For more information on CASA, visit www.casaofsantacruz.org or call (831) 761-2956.

farm worker housing and education. This the community feeling deceived.

Beware of outside groups using Santa good faith promises may prove empty.

David Van Lennep — President Santa Cruz County Farm Bureau Aptos Times / April 1st 2015 / 11

Kids Camps

The Natural Gifts of Camp

By Richard Louv

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very summer, when I was in junior high and high school, my buddy Pete Sebring would disappear for a few weeks to a camp in the mountains west of Colorado Springs. I resented it. For me, those humid July weeks back in Kansas dragged, and then Pete would come home been to some alpine Oz. As it turns out, that camp shaped Pete in ways neither of us realized at the time.

He credits his summers in Colorado with giving him a foundation for success and a teacher.

“The camp encouraged me to invent activities, such as pioneering, survival hikes and overnights, and identifying native plants of central Colorado,” he says.

“Once while picking ground plums, which tasted like raw green beans, we uncovered an ancient hunting site full of arrowheads, brown bears, coyotes, pumas, and wolves with me believed me.”

I was one of those who didn’t believe that Pete had encountered wolves. This morning, I checked the history: The Colorado Department of Resources

measure, eradicated in the 1930s, “there have been sporadic reports of wolves in or dogs or, just maybe, wolves. “Their night howls were long, sonorous, and unnerving,” Pete recalls.

One more reason I wished I could have gone to summer camp with him.

Still, during those years, I had my own

forts in the woods. Those experiences shaped my life every bit as much as Pete’s time at camp shaped his.

Today, too few children and young range or camp. In my book, Last Child in the Woods, I describe how young people can likely tell you about the Amazon rain forest, but they’ll likely be hard pressed to describe the last time they explored the to the wind and watching the clouds move.

Nature is becoming an abstraction, somefrom the back seat of a minivan.

In 2005, “Generation M: Media in the Lives of Eight- to Eighteen-Year-Olds,” conducted by the Kaiser Family Foundation, revealed that children are plugged

Santa Cruz Soccer Camp P.O. Box 2748, Santa Cruz, CA 95063 Phone: 831-246-1517 web: www.santacruzsoccercamp.org Santa Cruz Soccer Camp is dedicated to promoting a fun and active environment for kids ages 5-15. Youth can continue on with our Leadership Development Program, which successfully produces most of our coaches and directors. We have local coaches and a scholarship and school donation program. Our summer camp consists of week long sessions, Monday-Friday from 9:00am to 3:00pm, starting the week of June 17th to the week of August 26th located at the beautiful DeLaveaga Park (805

into some kind of electronic medium an “the equivalent of a full-time job, and more time than they spend doing anything else besides sleeping.”

One reason kids aren’t going outside as much is parental fear.

News and entertainment media have conditioned us to believe that life outside the front door is far more dangerous than it actually is, at least from stranger-danger. Nonetheless, this fear is unlikely to go away, which is one of the reasons parents are likely to value camps even more in the future than they do today. Risk is always a part of life, but camps can offer parents the reassurance that their children will be safe as they receive the gifts of nature. others are more subtle but no less important.

For example, research shows that nature stress. Free play in natural areas enhances solving ability, creativity, self-esteem, and self-discipline. are reduced when children have regular access to the out-of-doors. Studies of outdoor-education programs geared

show a clear therapeutic value.

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Keeping Camp Costs Budget Friendly C one that’s possible for every child and every budget. Even though the experience is priceless, paying for it doesn’t have to be! “I’m a great believer that you don’t have to go to the most expensive camp to have a great camp experience,� said Phil Lilienthal, former camp director of Camp Winnebago in Maine and Global Camps Africa CEO. If you’re dealing with counselors, “you can have a program in a parking lot, and it can be great,� he said.

Parents looking for budget-friendly camps should keep the following in mind: a projected $216 million annually for camp scholarships. Don’t be afraid to call the camp director and ask if

the American Camp Association.

Visit www.ACAcamps.org/about/ contact.

Kids Camps Frontier Ranch Open House Mission Springs Summer Camp 1050 Lockhart Gulch Road, Scott’s Valley, CA 95066 Phone: 800-335-9133 Fax: 831-335-7726 e-mail: info@missionsprings.com web: www.Frontier-Ranch.com and www.missionsprings.com informative OPEN HOUSE on April 19 from 1-4pm. Come tour the facilities, meet

Camp Comedy presented by Kids On Broadway 415 Creekside Way, Felton, CA 95018 Phone: 831-234-6103 Director: April Burns e-mail: aprilburns333@gmail.com web: www.kidsonboradway.org in quality professional theatre in a supportive environment where they can acquire communication, performance, and technical skills, develop character and self-esteem, experience the pride of accomplishment and the joy of working as a team.

groups in your community. clearly outline whether or not they campers.

Assistance is also available from the government.

Families should explore the following options: Parents should inquire into whether the camp participates in income-eligible subsidy programs, for instance through Title XX. “Budget� page 14

Cougar Swim School San Lorenzo Valley High School Pool Soquel High School Pool 7105 Highway 9, Felton 95018 401 Soquel San Jose Road, Soquel 95073 Director: Kurt Edwards e-mail: kurt@cougarswimschool.com Phone: 831.239.4228 Our program uses a unique, gentle, personal teaching method that promotes learning and allows the student to learn the proper way to swim and be safe in the water. Instruction in our program ranges from our specialized classes for infants and toddlers to training for those wanting to develop stroke technique in preparation for swim teams. Regardless of the level, our instructors guide students to attain their best while enjoying the sport of swimming and having fun.

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Kids Camps “Budget” from page 13 For day camps: Account allows parents to be reimbursed on a pre-tax basis for child care or adult dependents that are necessary to allow parents to work, look for work, or to attend school full time. Visit the FSA Feds Web site for more information. expenses, including transportation by a care provider, may be considered dependent care services and paid with pre-tax dollars. Visit the Internal information.

The IRS allows an income tax credit of up to $6,000 of dependent care expenses if you have two or more dependents (up to

“Camping” from page 12 Children are simply happier and healthier when they have frequent and varied opportunities for experiences in the out-of-doors.

Nature-oriented camps also help care for the health of the earth; many studies show that nature play in childhood is the chief determining factor in the environmental consciousness of adults.

Clearly there’s more to camp than

of the credit is based on your adjusted gross income and applies only to your federal taxes. This applies to qualifying day camp expenses. Visit the FSA Feds Web site for more information.

The American Camp Association® (ACA) is a national organization; actively working with over 2,700 camps. ACA is the only national accrediting body for the organized camp experience. For more information, visit www.ACAcamps.org.

Originally published in the March 2014 Camp e-News. Reprinted with permission of the American Camp

s’mores. Pete could have told us that. In fact, he did.

Richard Louv is the author of Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children from Nature-Deficit Disorder and chairman of the Children & Nature Network (www. cnaturenet.org).

Originally published in the March 2014 Camp e-News. Reprinted by permission of the American Camp Association. ©2014 American

Good Shepherd Catholic School 2727 Mattison Lane, Santa Cruz, CA 95065 Phone: 831-476-4000 web: www.gsschool.org Good Shepherd Catholic School, conveniently located on the east side of Santa Cruz, is through July 10th. From sports camps to music lessons to science labs and a variety of classes weekly enrichment opportunities designed to engage creativity and enhance athletic skills.

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and its network of 200 agencies and programs feeding people in need in Santa Cruz County. To date, the annual sale has raised close to 445,000 meals. So mark your calendars and get ready to shop! like this and we are incredibly pleased that Twin Lakes Church has stepped up again this year,” said Second Harvest CEO, Willy Elliott-McCrea. “Volunteers

spend months preparing for the sale and we are so grateful to everyone for their hard work.”

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n Sunday, March 22 at the Mello Center for the Performing Arts Director Daniel Stewart presented three works with depth of musical insight and orchestral precision that appealed to the audience. soloist Youjin Lee had to leave for Japan and the Beethoven Violin The timpani opening

by John Weeks was admirable as was the horn playing by Susan Vollmer and Leslie Hart. Soloist Youjin Lee’s performance of the Beethoven was magically fragrant, songful and rich in light and shade. The thematic material under the keen ear of Maestro Stewart provided a splendid dialogue between orchestra and soloist throughout the work.

The cadenzas selected by Ms. Lee continued to communicate on the highest of artistic terms,

especially in the third movement.

Her interpretive depth and astutely applied spectrum of dynamic balance, timbre and compelling lyricism blended beautifully under Stewart’s guidance. the second work of the afternoon and consisted of seven movements: I. Family of the Court II A Play of Dolphins III. Lotus IV. In Sequoia’s Shade V. Netzahualcoyotl Builds a Pyramid VI. Hatred of the Filthy Bomb and VII. From the Dragon Pool.

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into a moment of atmospherics broken by thunderous, loudly accented percussion by the timpani and large bass drum. This musical moment liquidated into practical silence and more atmospherics by

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Invocation developed with a delightful performance by oboist Peter Lemberg and English Horn by Adrienne Malley. Sinfonia is a most interesting, well thought out composition that will enjoy many future performances.

Maestro Stewart once again made his usual congratulatory round of appreciation through the inspired orchestra. In addition, maestro Stewart revealed the exciting 2015-16 concert season that received a hardy round of approval by the audience!

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statements or correspondence from Social Security.

3) If your parents don’t have a paper shredder, give them one as a gift and show them how to delete old state-

vulnerability - the most important thing to watch for is your parents’ mental state. As you know, many people go through their entire lives with their faculties intact; but even if this is the case with your parents, you still may want to be on guard against them falling prey to unscrupulous operators. And if you have noticed your parents becoming forgetful, confused, overly agitated or showing any other signs of possibly diminished mental capacity, you may want to be particularly vigilant for the appearance of If you don’t think your parents are, as yet, victims of fraud or abuse, you can take steps to help protect them. Most importantly,

maintain constant communication with them and be aware of what’s going on in their lives.

Advise parents on precautionary measures. Suggest to your parents that they take these six common-sense steps to avoid 1) Urge them to never give personal information over the phone or in response to emails. Since these are the most common methods used to perpetrate scams, encourage your parents to put all such solicitations, as well as requests for money, in the “trash” folder.

2) Ask them to remove US mail promptly from their mailbox. Identity thieves

documents with personal information.

4) Check for legal documents. Your parents should have a will and a durable power of attorney. These documents will enable someone they trust Discussing these types of issues with your parents may not be easy, but it’s certainly important.

5) Review parents’ situation regularly.

Many parents are not comfortable situation with their adult children.

Yet, as much as you can, periodically review your parents’ insurance, banking and investment statements.

Look for irregularities such as sigpatterns, unusual cash withdrawals or transfers from their bank accounts, or transfers of assets to a relative or someone outside the family.

6) Know the professionals. See if you can accompany your parents when they meet with their advisors. If these people are legitimate professionals, they should not object to your interest Your parents have done a lot for you.

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Controversial Santa Cruz Project Stopped by PUC Public Utilities Commission Dismisses Application for PG&E Power Line Project

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n a victory for the environment, wildlife, ratepayers, and the quality of life in Santa Cruz County, the California missed PG&E’s application to construct the Santa Cruz 115 Kilovolt Reinforcement Project. In a public meeting held on March 26, 2015, CPUC President Michael Picker and four commissioners voted unanimously to grant PG&E’s motion to dismiss its application for a permit to construct the controversial power line project after PG&E and the California Independent the statewide power grid, agreed that the project was not needed in the next 10 years.

The CPUC decision concluded, “In light of PG&E’s revised load forecasts and CAISO’s reassessment of the amended 2009 CAISO Transmission Plan, the Project is not needed at this time.” The proceeding was then closed.

“From the beginning, Neighbors Organized to Protect Our Community asked one key question: Is this project necessary?” said Dr. Thomas Barker, a founding member of the grassroots community organization. “In the end, the CPUC, PG&E, and CAISO all agreed that this project was not necessary.

“Since its inception, NOPOC has supand environmentally responsible electric power,” Barker continued. “PG&E’s proposal to charge customers millions of dollars for an unnecessary project was not economically sound. The plan to construct an industrial-scale project through scenic open space, rural neighborhoods, organic farms, and parkland was not environmentally responsible. Analysis by NOPOC’s independent power engineer using PG&E’s own data showed that the project was unnecessary. We are pleased that PG&E, CAISO, and the CPUC have agreed that this project is, in fact, not needed to maintain the reliability of the power grid.”

The proposed project would have added a second 115,000-volt transmission line to a 7.1-mile circuit through portions of Aptos, Corralitos, and Watsonville. A new 1.7-mile transmission line would have been constructed through Day Valley. PG&E proposed to erect more than 80 steel power poles, double the height of many wooden poles, destroy hundreds of trees, build

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helicopter landing pads in an orchard and etation around the poles with herbicides.

“We asked the community for support, and the community responded enthusiastically,” Barker said. “Citizens attended community meetings, sent hundreds of comments to the CPUC, wrote letters to elected representatives, and contributed thousands of dollars to hire legal and technical experts who refuted PG&E’s claims.”

“The reality is that this ill-conceived and environmentally harmful project would already be under construction if the public had not spoken out,” said NOPOC member James Kerr. “This project would have cost tens of millions of dollars, paid for by PG&E customers over the next 40 to 50 years, and produced no meaningful improvement in system reliability – at a huge cost to the environment.

Kerr continued. “With the continuing decline in demand for electrical power in Santa Cruz County and the accelerating trend toward decentralized solar power, we are cautiously optimistic that such massive and destructive projects will not be necessary in the foreseeable future.”

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Featured Columnist

Sea Levels Are Always Changing

By Gary Griggs, Distinguished Professor of Earth and Planetary Sciences, UCSC

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ea level isn’t what it used to be, and it isn’t going to be the same in 20 or 30 years as it is today. The level of the ocean never stays the same for long, but we have developed our coasts and shorelines around the world as if it did.

There are now about 300 million people around the planet living within 3 feet of sea level, which doesn’t bode well for their future or the future of their communities and cities.

Miami, New York, Guangzhou, Kolkata, and Shanghai alone have nearly $13 trillion in assets that will be at risk by about 2070 if current sea level rise trends continue.

There are natural cycles and forces oceans for billions of years, and we understand these pretty well. One major player is global temperature, driven primarily by the amount of solar energy we receive. This and ocean temperatures, and the distribution of water on the planet: how much resides as liquid in the oceans and how much is frozen in ice sheets and glaciers. sea level because water expands as it gets warmer. Your home water heater was built with this in mind, so there is some extra space for the water as it heats up.

The distribution of continents and ocean basins and the topography of the the millions of years of geologic time. activity, ocean ridges expand and increase in volume. This raises sea level just like another person getting into the hot tub.

Through a combination of these longterm natural processes that take place over millions of years, and some other random events, our planet has gone through dramatic climate changes. Fifty-six million years ago there was a huge and nearly instantaneous release of carbon from the oceans. This gave the planet a fever that lasted for over

150,000 years until all of that excess carbon was reabsorbed. Estimates of the amount of carbon released at that time are believed to be roughly equivalent to our burning all of the Earth’s coal, oil and natural gas deposits.

What released all of that carbon to the atmosphere is not completely clear, but the leading hypothesis is that most of it came from large deposits of methane (CH4 which would have produced rapid warming.

Methane is a greenhouse gas, which oxidizes to carbon dioxide over time, but is about 20 times more potent in trapping heat than carbon dioxide. Methane is a bad actor in all global warming scenarios.

The period about 56 million years ago has been called Hothouse Earth (and is also known as the Paleocene-Eocene Thermal for these exceptionally warm conditions are the preserved fossils of palm trees and crocodiles in the Arctic. The impact of increased atmospheric and ocean temperatures and melting nearly all of the world’s ice produced a rise in sea level several hundred feet higher than today.

The ocean-drilling program, which recovers long cores of sediment and rock covering the evidence for Hothouse Earth.

Paleoceanography is the science of studying ancient sediments for clues of past ocean conditions. It has provided the people of the planet with a glimpse of what Earth’s future may be like as our increasing world population and the unchecked use of fossil fuels continues to add more carbon dioxide and methane to the atmosphere.

Right now, modern civilization is running a massive worldwide experiment.

By adding increasing amounts of greenhouse gases to the atmosphere we are slowly heating the Earth and in doing so, are melting more ice, heating up the oceans, and increasing the rate of sea-level rise.

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his is a new column by Gary Griggs, Distinguished Professor of Earth and Planetary Sciences and Director of the Institute of Marine Sciences at UCSC written for Gary has been studying the coast of California for 47 years and has recently published his 7th and 8th books: The California Coast from the AirOur Ocean Backyard-Collected Essays. The California Coastal Commission and Sunset Magazine named him as one of California’s Coastal Heroes in 2009.

“Lines in the Sand” is written by Gary to help us coastal dwellers understand what is happening and is predicted to happen, which may be well within the lifetimes of many of our readers.

We encourage your comments and questions - Email info@cyber-times.com

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24. You can’t have this and eat it too?

25. Business school reward 28. Tibetan teacher 30. #20 Down, to Shakespeare 35. Miner’s bounty, pl.

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43. “I’m ____ you!”

44. Kindle content 46. ____ lamp 47. *Travolta and NewtonJohn, e.g.

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Grantham, “Downton 26. Palm grease Abbey” 27. Famous fabulist 3. Seed coat 29. Sledgehammer 4. English philosopher 31. At the summit of John 32. Of the kidneys 5. Canine’s coat 33. Undo laces 57. Like a bikini?

60. *Type of men’s suit 64. The present 65. Calendar square 67. Forty-niner, e.g.

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Community News

Ceil Cirillo 2015 Friend of Agriculture Former Redevelopment Director also Chosen as Friend of Agriculture

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record crowd attended the National Agriculture Spring Luncheon held at the Santa Cruz County Fair Heritage Hall in Watsonville. The Santa Cruz County Farm Bureau and the educational organization Agri-Culture

coordinated the annual event. At the luncheon, the 2015 Al Smith Friend of Agriculture award was presented to Ceil Cirillo for her strong support of local agriculture.

Patrice Edwards, Times Publishing Group, who was the 2014 award recipient, announced the award.

This award is named after Al Smith who was the founder of Orchard Supply Hardware and donated 3,000 acres (Swanton north coast to Cal Poly.

The ranch has row crops, timber and even a one-third-scale railroad, which was Al’s hobby.

The award is on a piece of redwood with a train depicted on it. It is presented annually to an individual, business or organization not involved in production agriculture but has done much for the industry.

Also presented at the luncheon were the

winner of the 2015 National Ag Day Poster and Poetry Contests. Owen Witmer, from Bradley Elementary School in Corralitos, won the poster contest. And for the second straight year, Autumn Burchell, from Creekside School in Santa Cruz, won the Poetry Contest and read her poem at the event. Attached is a list of all winners.

It was announced at the luncheon Matthew Clifton was selected as the 2015 recipient of the Jimmie Cox Memorial Scholarship. Attached is information about Matthew.

Master of Ceremonies for the event was Farm Bureau President David Van Lennep. Dr. Laurel Jones, President, Cabrillo College, was the featured speaker, speaking on the topic of “Something is Always Cooking at Cabrillo College – Update on the Culinary Arts at your Community College” Other notables in attendance include County Supervisor Zach Farmers Executive Director Cathy Calfo; Bill Codiga; Founder and CEO of South Swell Ventures, Bud Colligan; City of Santa Cruz Mayor Don Lane; and Scotts Valley Councilmember Stephany Aguilar.

California News SACRAMeNTO — Watch out! The California State Board of Equalization related phone scams.

The BOE has received multiple reports from taxpayers that received phone calls from someone impersonating

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immediate payment for a tax liability and threatened arrest.

The callers spoof police department or BOE telephone numbers on caller ID, creating the appearance that a legitimate party is calling. With the April 15 due date for income tax returns approaching, tax-related phone scams are more common. In some of these instances, con artists demand payment through a pre-paid debit card or wire transfer.

Ta x p a y e r s should never give any personal information or make a payment to anybody making such a call. You will receive a bill (a notice of determination or demand

you have a tax or fee amount due by the date indicated. If you cannot pay the full amount by the due date, contact the BOE to find out about payment plan options.

BOE Chairman Jerome E. Horton said, “I am grateful that several of our permit holders alerted us to this terrible fraud.”

Vice Chair George Runner said, “If you’ve been contacted by someone who may be falsely claiming to represent a tax agency, please let us know immediately.”

“Tax season is complicated enough without scammers preying on Californians.

State and federal tax agencies will send a don’t fall victim to these predators,” said Board Member Fiona Ma. call, please contact the BOE Customer Service Center at 1-800-400-7115 Monday through Friday, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. (except state holidays).

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Friday April 17 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

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Seymour Marine Discovery Center Seeks Volunteers!

SANTA CRUZ — Have fun helping others learn about the importance of the ocean environment! Become a docent at the Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Lab. The Seymour Center is seeking volunteers for its Spring 2015 Exhibit Guide training class. Training begins on May 7th quickly. Applications accepted for adults 15 years of age and older.

Seymour Center Exhibit Guides interpret the exhibits and aquaria, and help visitors handle the seawater animals safely––including the sharks in our shark touching pool. Experience hands-on learning, interact with fascinating ocean scientists, and make friends that will last a lifetime!

Come meet fun and dedicated people who share your enthusiasm for the ocean.

Learn about local marine life research. Gain experience in public speaking, and interpreting marine science research and conservation. Regular enrichment opportunities active volunteers throughout the year.

Applications are being accepted NOW! The application deadline is May 1, 2015.

For more information or to apply, contact the Seymour Center at (831) 459-3854, or volunteers@ucsc.edu. Volunteer applications can be downloaded at our website at: http://seymour center.ucsc.edu/get-involved/volunteer/

Mueller Scholarship Winners he Santa Cruz Symphony announced this year’s winners of its Mueller Scholarship. The Mueller Scholarship is awarded to young orchestral musicians in Santa Cruz County with demonstrated potential.

The scholarship award assists these youth in their music studies by directly subsidizing private lessons or attendance at music camp. This year’s awardees were publicly recognized at the Symphony’s March 21 concert at the Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium for which they were provided free tickets.

This year’s winners include the following young students: Hunter Bauman Luka Cheney Victor Davidson Uirassu De Almeida Laura Gaskell

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Community Briefs Katrina Perez Marc Picard

Membership Mixer March 31 oroptimist International of Capitola By The Sea is hosting a New Membership Mixer with appetizers and a no-host bar at Michael’s on Main Restaurant, 2591 S. Main St., Soquel, on Tuesday, March 31 at 5 p.m.

Membership information will be provided at the mixer, which is open to women who are interested in actively helping to meet the club’s mission.

Soroptimist is an international women’s organization dedicated specifically to increasing women’s access to formal and non-formal learning opportunities, improving their access to economic empowerment and sustainable opportunities for employment, as well as eliminating violence against women and girls.

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members,” said Kristin Rohan, club president. “At our mixers, we can casually chat about the ways new members can help us meet our mission locally and globally.”

Soroptimist, a coined Latin phrase meaning Best for Women, is a global volunteer organization working to improve the lives of women and girls through programs leading to social and economic empowerment. For more information, or to become a member willing to work to help us help women and girls, visit the

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teenage drivers and their parents.

The Start Smart Program is aimed at helping future and newly licensed teenage drivers become aware of the responsibilities that accompany the privilege of being a licensed California driver and is designed as an educational tool for parents to reduce the number of teenage injuries and deaths -

the leading cause of death for 15-20 year olds.

The primary objective The musicians in the photo are (from left to right) Marc Picard, Youjin Lee, of the program is to provide Laura Gaskell, and Victor Davidson.

teens and parents with an understanding of how poor choices behind the wheel The Start Smart program also provides teens and parents with information on -

awareness.

Smart Start classes are free of charge.

The CHP has a class scheduled for: Tuesday April 14 from 6:30 to 8:30 PM The class will be held at the Aptos branch of the Santa Cruz Public Library, 7695 Soquel Drive in Aptos.

For reservations Please call the Santa

Community? Turn your passion into a

We are currently seeking volunteers for our April Volunteer Training Academy. unteers you will be providing valuable assistance to your community in essential support functions: from providing neighborhood security patrols, abandoned vehicle abatement, and vacation house checks, to helping at community events, entering crime reports, crime teams, and greeting the public at our reception desk. You will be working “hand

or call our Volunteer Coordinator Victoria Reynolds at 831-454-3438 for more information.

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Community News

Equestrian Team Wins 5th State Title in a Row

Monte Vista Christian Middle and High School Both 2015 California Champions

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ABOVE (from left): Diane Davies, Skye Bolen and Jen

of competition is, consider the following.

These equestrian teams travel from venue to venue without any horses as they depend on the host team to provide them. Then the competing teams hold a blind drawing to choose each contestant’s horse.

This means that for the visiting team, the riders are riding a horse in front of the judges that they likely have never ridden.

This really takes expert equitation; to ride in English/jumper competition on a strange horse and still get a good score.

The MVCS coach is Cassie Belmont who has been at the school since 2008.

Besides competition, the team also takes part in exhibitions and schooling shows throughout Northern California. Here are Cassie’s comments from her Facebook page in which she writes about her team and outlines what they will be doing for the next couple of months.

“Our Zone 10 high point teams will be heading to Southern CA in a couple weeks with some awesome indi-

Gaby Gerlach.

our Region 2 IEA Championship Show,”

competes against 30 active teams in California. MVCS also belongs to Zone 10 United States.

MVCS Equestrian Team

said Cassie Belmont. “Huge Congrats to Gaby Gerlach, Dani Dawes, Lauren Winkler, Jessica Ellison, Bella Newcomb, Jillian Lindner, Sam Watts, Sean Woock, and Savannah Kreamer in High School, Sydney Shelby, Skye Bolen, Grace Belmont, Kailea Zlatunich, Tennasen

Davern and Adrianna Dominguez in Middle School! Let’s get to work, girls!

LA, and then hopefully Florida next month for Nationals!”

Five-year State Champions and then possibly to the nationals; quite an accomplishment for a local team.

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Community Theater in 1956, including Best Musical, Music rd season with “Damn Yankees,” the beloved Book (George Abbott and Douglas Wallop, Tony Award-winning musical about love, who also wrote the book on which the play is based, “The Year the Yankees Lost the baseball, and the Devil.

“Damn Yankees” tells the story of Joe Boyd, a middle-aged married man three acting awards (Gwen Verdon, Ray who loves his perpetually losing Washrable and eminently ington Senators as hummable score much as he hates the includes “Whatever perpetually winning Lola Wants,” “You’ve New York Yankees.

2015 Park Hall, 9400 Mill St., Ben Lomond Gotta Have Heart,” When the Devil “Goodbye Old Girl,” appears in the form of the smooth Mr. Applegate, Joe jumps “Shoeless Joe,” and “Two Lost Souls.”

MCT’s big-league production is at the chance to trade his soul to become the greatest baseball player of all time and directed by Peter Gelblum, with Musical Direction by Steve Abrams, and Choreogcarry his Senators to the pennant.

As the Senators go on an historic raphy by Shannon Marie Kerr. The all-star cast includes David Jackson, Shannon Marie Kerr, Steve Edmonds, Scott Whisler, when he walked away from his wife’s love Mindy Pedlar, and Bill Firestone. and their workaday life. Will he go back, or will he succumb to the temptations of The production is presented at MCT’s fame, glory, and the charms of Applegate’s home, Park Hall, 9400 Mill St., Ben Lomond, assistant, the luscious Lola?

Fridays and Saturdays March 27-28, April “Damn Yankees” won 9 Tony Awards 3-4, 10-11, and 17-18 at 8 pm, and Sundays ountain

March 27-April 19

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Photo Credit: Kylan Thureockes

Gloria (Alie Mac) and the team (From left: Sutton Arabe, Ryland Gordon, John Wasielewski April 5, 12, and 19 at 2 pm. Tickets are $25 for General Admission, $20 for Seniors (60+) and Students, and $15 for Youth (12 and under). To purchase tickets, visit www.mctshows.org.

“Damn Yankees” is presented through special

Street, New York NY 10019. Phone: 212-541-4684. Fax: 212th

nization, is Santa Cruz County’s longest continuing operating theater company, founded in 1982.

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This adorable 6 month-old Domestic Shorthair is playful, active, curious, social and incredibly loving. With a personality like his, you’ll want him in your life--immediately.

He’s an easygoing guy with an adventurous streak that loves to explore!

There isn’t much that scares this little fella, he loves other cats, friendly dogs and lessly. We are searching for an indoor only home for him due to his pink nose and mostly white coloring.

Have a lonely cat needing a pal? Or maybe YOU are the lonely cat needing the pal? Either way, come on in and meet this sweet little man and let him pour some sugar on you! The Santa Cruz SPCA is a 501c3 charitable organization. For more information call 465-5000, visit our website www.spcasc. org or stop by 2685 Chanticleer Avenue. Hours are TuesdaySunday, 11:00 A.M. to 5:00 p.m. The SPCA Mall Adoption Center and Gift Shop is in the Capitola Mall near Target, open Fridays from 11am-5pm and Sat-Sun 11am-4pm.

good wet winter. Outside of a little rain in February, that has not been the case; in fact this January was one of the driest on record. We are heading into our 4th straight year of drought.

Not only do we have less water but our vegetation has gone with less water as well. There has been very little recovery in the dead fuel moisture of our 100 hour fuels which are fuels measuring from 1 to 3 inches in diameter. Larger fuels like the 1,000-hour and 10,000 hour have seen no real change this winter. What the rain we received has done for us, and I am sure you see it when looking around the community; it has provided a bumper crop of annual grasses.

Along portions of Highway 1 you can see grasses standing already three feet tall, seeded out and starting to dry.

This means we will have the potential

in May, which is very early for us here on the central coast. The Aptos La Selva Fire District will be starting our wild land inspections soon as well, notices have already been sent out to homeowners in This year I say this with more of a sense of urgency than ever before; now in the ability of your home to survive

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defensible space needed, ensure that that roadway and driveway clearances are met to allow for the quickest response home. Be sure that your address is well marked, a minimum of 4 inches in height, and a contrasting color to the background.

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information. Then pick a weekend in the very near future and “Get ‘er Done!”

We always need to be careful about drought situation is over and fuel moisture levels have returned to normal, we must be extra vigilant.

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The Book Bag

By Robert Francis

Spring children’s books that will create some happy smiles … noisy, hairy and scary…and dogs HATE cats” the cats, want to hide. Will the

Rex Wrecks It!

By Ben Clanton Candlewick. $15.99 ex is one of those individuals who loves to see things fall down or topple over and, of course, he really loves starting the process. His friends construct all sorts of cool things, but Rex always shows up and wrecks the

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This becomes a little tedious to say the least. So the little dinosaur’s three buddies, Gizmo, Sprinkles and Wild, put their heads together and create something that will be “Rex-proof”.

Well, not really. Yup, he knocks it apart!

Is there any way to make playtime fun for everyone? Well, once again the friends put their heads together and come up with an ingenious plan that looks like it will work beautifully.

Obviously, I won’t spoil the fun here, but you and your child will get a chuckle over what the “solution” to the Rex situation is.

This humorous picture book for children three and older explores the idea of friendship, the

the piano? Or in a closet? Or squeezed into a suitcase?

Good question!

You’ll be lifting

The illustrations here capture this wonderful adventure and show how the most unlikely occurrences’ and situations can have some surprising and delightful consequences.

The Way to the Zoo

By John Burningham Candlewick. $15.99 hen Sylvie, the little girl featured rious door in her bedroom at bedtime, she decides to see what’s behind it. What she discovers is a long passageway that leads to the zoo.

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Featuring John Burningham’s expressive artwork, this fantasy is a lot of fun and what child won’t love to have zoo animals for housemates?

The Mouse Who Ate the Moon

By Petr Horacek Candlewick. $15.99 ittle Mouse loves to gaze at the moon each night. In fact, she says, “The moon is very beautiful. I would love to have my very own piece of the moon.”

Then, lo and behold, the mouse

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the thrill that accompanies destruction!

Vanilla Ice Cream

By Bob Graham Candlewick. $16.99 small sparrow begins a long journey from its home in rural India. Free to go where she wants, the bird travels on a truck of rice that is heading to a seaport. When the bags of rice are loaded on a ship the little bird, unnoticed by the crew, decides to accompany them since she always follows or stays with her source of food.

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The little girl decides to ask a little bear if he wants to go back to her bedroom for a sleepover. Of course he agrees and, thus, Sylvie begins a number of nocturnal trips to the zoo to bring back other animals.

One night she brings back some penguins and they splash in the bathtub but make a big mess. Then a monkey comes along but because he steals things, the This continues until one day the little girl forgets to close her magic door tightly when she goes off to school.

When she gets home Sylvie is in for a big surprise. The zoo animals have taken over the living room and now there’s a big mess to clean up before her mother gets home.

“My wish has come true,” she cries, thinking the banana fell from the sky and is part of the moon.

Because the “moon” looks so inviting and delicious, the little mouse nibbles on some of it. It is so good she eats a whole lot!

“Oh, no! Now the moon won’t be round anymore,” says the mouse with a look of chagrin on her pointy face.

It will be up to the mouse’s friends to convince her she hasn’t altered the moon and that it was really just a banana she ate.

This is the kind of silly story young children love and Petr Horacek’s illustrations make it all the better. You’ll love this moon-struck mouse with a big appetite!

see where these cats are hiding. Then, the unthinkable happens. The cats discover that this little dog is not snappy, scary or noisy. And suddenly everyone is on friendly terms until the little dog becomes afraid of one of the bigger cats that wants to hug. Now it is the dog’s turn to run away and hide. where he is. the animals will have worked things out but you will have enjoyed this fun hideThis is certainly one of the more available today. You’ll discover dogs and cats can share the same turf too!

Click, Clack, Peep!

By Doreen Cronin Atheneum. $17.99 here’s a new duckling in Farmer Brown’s barn and no one is getting any sleep with the continual noise the new arrival is making.

The animals try everything, but the only way to escape the continual duckling chatter is to go outdoors.

Finally Duck phones, places Baby Duck in a bucket, covers her with a blanket and then heads for Farmer Brown’s tractor.

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asleep. Thank goodness!

Now it is just too bad that Duck didn’t know how to carefully steer the tractor

By Vivian Schwartz Candlewick. $16.99 hree cats, Tiny, Moonpie and Andre, are convinced there’s a dog in this book.

Convinced dogs are “snappy, smelly and

You can’t go wrong with any of the “Click, Clack” titles. Children love all of them!

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Community Calendar

Aptos Chamber of Commerce Thursday April 9

April Breakfast Meeting

Weekdays

or e-mail gratefulcoda@gmail.com details contact Danielle at 761-2956 X102) South County, 5:30-7 p.m., third Wednesday of

CASA Orientations to Become or call (831) 469-6096.

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foster care. Court appointed special advocates are everyday people that, with just a few hours a week can have a lifetime of impact for a child who has been abused or neglected.

More info www.casaofsantacruz.

First and Third Wednesdays

Alzheimers Support Groups

Monday: 2:00 - 3:30pm Wednesday: 5:30 – 7:00pm Conference Room at Elena Baskin/ Live Oak Senior Center, 1777-A Court, Aptos Capitola Road, Santa Cruz. he guest speakers will be acilitated by Jill Ginghofer, this representatives from the group is for caregivers and Mountain Bikers of Santa Cruz First Mondays: 2-3 p.m., family members of people with County. Bring your business cards in Watsonville Alzheimers and promotional material so you can Second Tuesdays: 5:30-7 p.m. Wednesdays Facilitated by Francie network with other chamber and in Capitola community members who attend.

Third Wednesdays: 5:30-7 p.m.

Tuesdays Call for reservations, 831-688in Watsonville 1467. Cost: $20 members, $25 Third Thursdays: 2-3 p.m.

Felton’s Farmer Market! non-members in Santa Cruz (Starting May 6) Third Fridays: 12-1 p.m.

2:30-6:30 p.m. hrough Spring, Summer and Fall, in Aptos Tuesday April 14 the main drag along Highway 9 will come alive with the bustle of April Mixer Mondays farmers and food artisans selling a 5 - 6:30 p.m., The Hideout, 9051 Meal Solution Mondays colorful variety of delicious edibles Soquel Drive, Aptos 4:00pm-6:00pm, New Leaf Comto shoppers and diners alike. f you plan on staying for dinner munity Markets, 1210 41st Ave. For more info, visit www. after mixer, call and make reser- Capitola (Also down town and at santacruzfarmersmarket.org or vations with the Hideout. Mixers West side stores) contact Nicole Zahm at education@ et fresh ideas for easy-toare a great way to network with santacruzfarmersmarket.org or other chamber and community Executive Director Nesh Dhillon at nutritious main entrees from a info@santacruzfarmersmarket.org members who attend. member of the New Leaf ComCost: $5 members, $10 nonmunity Markets culinary team. members MovementR Monday, ranging from meat dishes, Center, 1307 Seabright, Santa Cruz to gluten-free, to vegan. Try a Sunday April 19 ome explore Feldrenkrais sample, get a recipe card, and learn Awareness Through MoveFashion Show tips for meal prep and leftovers.

11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Featured recipes are posted on the mentR. These classes will increase New Leaf Community blog at www. nnual Fashion Show at moving as they heighten your selfnewleafcommunity.com. the Seascape Beach Resort awareness. First class is free for new featuring local stores and models students. Pre-registration is required.

Head to the Islands! showing the newest trends and Contact suzie@suzielundgren.com ine on any Monday and spring lines. Includes brunch, or call (831) 332-7347 10% of the total sales go to Call today for reservations, 831- a local non-profit! Hula’s Santa WomenCARE Support Group Cruz selects a local non-profit 688-1467. Cost: $45 per person each month of the year as part uesday Support Group is a (table sponsorships available) gathering for women with all of the Mahalo Monday Program.

Hula’s Island Grill and Tiki Room is located at 221 Cathcart for women through all stages from diagnoses through treatment.

Street in Santa Cruz.

Hula’s is open from lunch Tuesday – For more information or to Sunday from 11:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., register call (831) 457-2273 dinner nightly from 4:30 p.m. – close, Nar-Anon and happy hour Tuesday – Sunday Tuesdays, Thursdays hat is co-dependency? What is 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m., Monday thru Saturdays enabling? What is this insanity? 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. For more Am I the only one who feels this way? information go to www.hulastiki.com Ocean Gate Zen Center Join Nar-Anon, a world wide fellowship or call (831) 655-HULA. Zazen Instructions of relatives and friends of addicts who 7:00pm, 920 41st Ave. Suite B, Santa Cruz (next to Family Cycling Center) PROFILE of Santa Cruz orning meditation schedule addiction. Three meetings are now being 9:00am-12:30pm, 2045 40th Ave. is Tues. & Thurs. 6:45am; Fri. held in Santa Cruz County, on Sundays, Clares St. Capitola 9:00am, & Sat. 8:30am followed by Tuesdays, and Thursdays.

PROFILE of Santa Cruz. Its free “Come As You Are Zen” at 9:00am.

For a meeting near you call and it works. Last year it places 126 Zazen instruction First Tues. of each (831) 291-5099 or email saveyourof its members in jobs, and we can month at 6:30pm. sanity@aol.com help you too. Ongoing workshops For more info. visit both Visit www.naranoncalifornia.org/ will cover resume writing, comoceangatezen.org and facebook. norcal/meetings for more info. munication, and interview skills.

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volunteers, 3-5 hours per week, to provide support, guidance, and a powerful voice in court for children who have been removed from their homes because of abuse or neglect. Everyone welcome, men and bilingual folks especially encouraged.

To RSVP call 761-2956 Ext. 102, or email Danielle@casaofsantacruz.org

Second Tuesdays each month

Free Job Seek Workshop!

parent is to attend orientation.

The orientation is designed to review the child welfare system and to give you a chance to have your question answered by child To register to one of the meeting and for directions, please call 454-4687.

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Third Wednesdays

12:00pm-1:00pm, St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, 5271 Scotts Valley Drive, Scotts Valley. iving a business presentation?

Interviewing for a job? Improve your speaking skills in a friendly, supportive environment with Redwood Ramblers Toastmasters.

Open to all levels.

Drop-ins welcome. For more information, call 831-335-3693.

7:00pm, Soquel Creek Water District Headquarters, 5180 Soquel Dr. Soquel eetings are open to the public and the location alternates between the City of Santa Cruz Police Community Room, and the Soquel Creek Water District Headquarters.

Visit www.scwd2desal.org for more info.

Aptos Noon Toastmasters 12:00-1:00p.m. Rio Sands Hotel, 116 Beach Drive ome join a dynamic, supportive group of people at all levels of experience from beginners to more advanced.

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immunity, energy, sleep, mood, and the body’s ability to handle stress.

To learn more, call (831) 515-8699.

First and Third Fridays

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Friends of Scotts Valley Library Second Thursdays each month eets second wednesdays of Veterans of Foreign Wars each month at 6:30 in the

6:00pm-7:00pm, Gateway Bible Santa Cruz/ Monterey Bay Branch Church, 5000 Granite Creek Rd. Scotts Valley. For more information, ADHD Support Group Meetings 6:30-8:00pm Aptos Fire Station visit http://hirewire.org on Soquel Dr. pen Support meetings PFLAG (Parents, Families, and on second Wednesday.

Friends of Lesbians and Gays) 7:00pm-9:00pm, 900 High St. First Adult Only meetings on fourth Congregational Church of Santa Cruz Wednesday.

To learn more, call (831) 427-4016 or Any Questions, contact Judy Brenis at (831) 818-9619.

Toastmasters: Speak for Success

Drop by and support HoffB12 Fridays man’s Bistro & Patisserie at 3:00pm-6:00pm, Thrive Natural 1102 Pacific Ave. Santa Cruz Medicine, 2849 Park Ave. Soquel CA 95060

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Cabrillo Host Lions Club

7:00pm at the Cabrillo Community Center, Aptos Village Park, 100 Aptos Creek Rd. ublic is invited to all programs. Contact President Jess Allen 831-684-2721 or Past President Barbara Chamberlain at 831-688-3356 for meeting/ dinner reservations or information or visit www.cabrillohostlions.org.

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8:00 -12:00pm at Cabrillo College he Aptos Market, with over 80 vendors, is open year round, with the best selections of fresh foods. In addition, family activities, music, cooking demos by professional chefs, gardening workshops, seasonal fairs and events are a part of the market.

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Third Thursday each month

9a.m.-1p.m. SV Community Center, 360 Kings Village Drive www.santacruzfarmersmarket.org

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9:45am: Bible Study; 11:00: Worship, First Baptist Church 7565 Sunset Way, Aptos ooking for a church? Come worship with us!

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Fourth Thursdays each month Aging in Place: Village Model

2 – 4 p.m., Community Foundation of Santa Cruz, 7807 Soquel Dr., across from Del Mar Shopping Center. ome explore creating Village Santa Cruz, a model for aging in place in SC County. The Village Everyone is welcome! Follow concept is a grassroots national us on Facebook: Facebook.com/ movement, with each community AptosNoonToastmasters or more designing and controlling our own Fridays local system of people to support Thursdays Scotts Valley the needs of members as we move TOPS Capitola-Aptos Nar-Anon Family Group towards and through olderhood.

(Take off pounds sensibly) Rotary Club Meeting 6:30-7:45 p.m., 3192 Glen Canyon The Village is intergenerational, 8:45 am, Felton Firehouse 12-1:30 p.m. at Seascape Golf Road, Scotts Valley in the Bison with members supporting each et support for loosing weight at Course.

Center and The Camp Recover Center other to remain in their homes, these health group meetings.

Contact Chuck at 831-462-6092 12 step program/support access goods and services, and to Learn more by calling (831) or e-mail charleswhitt@att.net group for friends and families prevent a sense of isolation.

First Tuesdays each month 335-3510. for more information.

Light Refreshments served. at (831) 479-0393 or visit www.

Tail Wagging World addiction or drug problem of RSVP: maryhowe@baymoon.com, Overeaters Anonymous of Dog Ownership Hoffman’s for Second Harvest another. Nar-Anon members share 831-426-4272 6:30pm at the Santa Cruz SPCA, 6:30-7:30pm at Teach by the Beach their experience, strength and hope offman’s in downtown Mondays, Wednesdays, 2685 Chanticleer Ave., Santa #50 Rancho Del Mar, Aptos at a weekly meeting.

Santa Cruz will donate Daily and Thursdays Monday April 20 Cruz (cross street is Soquel Ave.). For more information, call (831) 10% of total sales to Second Park in lower lot and walk up Overeaters Anonymous Co-dependents Anonymous 429-7906 driveway and turn right at the sign. Stitchers-By-The-Sea Harvest every Thursday o-dependents Anonymous vereaters Anonymous is a First Tuesdays and 7 p.m., Live Oak Senior Center Helpline (888) 688-7834. Find First Wednesday each month night from 5-10 p.m. Every is a 12-step group for people 12-Step support group for those titchers-By-The-Sea is a local meetings at www.nar-anon.org Third Wednesdays each month $1 donated provides healthy Adoption/Child Welfare Orientation who wish to stop eating compulsively. who want healthy relationships chapter of Embroiders’ Guild of 4 meals to people in need Orientations to Become and self esteem.

Weekly meetings 6:00pm8:00pm 1400 Emeline Meetings daily. See our website America. Admission is free and the throughout Santa Cruz through Clutterers Anonymous Advocates for Children Avenue room 206, Santa Cruz. for a current list of meeting public is welcome.

200 different programs and 5:30-6:45 Sutter Maternity & Cruz and Watsonville. times and locations: www.

For more information contact For a schedule and more agencies that Second Harvest Surgical Center, 2900 Chanticleer Tuesday of month (for location a foster and/or adoptive santacruzoa.org information, go to www.coda.org support.

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Announcements Volunteers Needed for the Monterey Symphony

Arts and Entertainment

BAND (2263) for information about booking the band for tax deductible). www.PeninsulaBanjoBand.org

Arts event, managed in conjunction with the participating art venues. The event takes place year-round and illuminates some of the most talented local artists from local galleries.

he Monterey Symphony is Wednesday Night Sail Boat Races in a First Friday art tour, visit seeking volunteers. If you love 5:30 - 8:30p.m. March to October music and want to be involved, arbor restaurants & the beach galleries are open 12-9 pm for First are a good viewing to watch Friday viewings.) www.montereysymphony.org for the sailboat races against the setting more information. sun! At the Santa Cruz Harbor.

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Stitchers By The Sea Meetings 7 p.m., Live Oak Senior Center, 1777 Capitola Rd., Santa Cruz titchers-by-the-Sea, the local chapter of the Embroiderers’ Guild of America, holds meetings open to the public each month. No admission fees.

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Call to reserve spot, 8 players limited. (831) 336-8900

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Wednesday April 15

Freedom Forum Presents Patrick Wood’s Technocracy: The Future of Santa Cruz?

7 p.m., 1900 17th Ave, Santa Cruz on’t miss this video of a live Second Fridays each month presentation that will clear Big Band Dance the news fog in your mind! 43 Thursdays 7:30pm-10:00pm, at Mid-County minutes See Wood’s new book Lucky Steppers Modern Senior Center 829 Bay Ave, www.technocracyrising.com.

Capitola Square Dance Doors open at 6:00. Free admitallroom dancing to live 6:30 pm, German American Hall, music by The 10th Ave. Band. tance! (donations welcomed) 230 Plymouth St. Santa Cruz www.SantaCruzFreedomForum. quare dancing! Try it, you’ll atmosphere, free parking. Open to org (831) 708-8626 like it! Friendship put to music, the public-singles welcome! event is family friendly. Classes Suggested donation, $6 per person.

Saturday April 18 through Jan 29 are free. Teacher information, call (831) 476-4711.

Passport Days Don Benson 12-5p.m.

For more information, contact Sue n the third Saturday of April, or Don at (831) 72-7053 or e-mail Second Sundays Each Month July, and November Passport at caller4u@att.net.

Downtown Santa Cruz Antique Street Fair ticipating wineries throughout the Modern Square Dancing Class 9:00am-4:00pm, Lincoln St. 7:00pm, German-American Hall a unique winery experience.

Santa Cruz, 230 Plymouth he “Original” Downtown Passport is $45.00 Antique Faire is back! caller4u@razzolink.com for Blooming Begonias more information! antiques and unique items. Come 8 am to 4 pm, 602 Capitola Ave, and check it out! Browse through Capitola. a wide assortment of treasures Last Thursdays each month apitola Begonia Festival will be books and photographs, Monthly Argentine Tango at Star including hosting a Blooming Begonias vintage jewelry, clothing, glass Bene Italian/Argentine Restarante and ceramic collectibles, vintage Yard Sale. The yard sale will hawaiian kitsch, turquoise, original feature: exhibition quality plants Argentene Restarante, 21245 East artwork, and a whole lot of whatnot! from Golden State Bulbs, Vintage For more info, please contact us at Festival posters, and Begonia his is a night for true “Social (831) 476-6940 or visit us on Festival shirts.

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Science Sunday the ambiance of Argentina and join us in a social tango dance Santa Cruz, 95060 to music from the Golden Age Wednesdays eymour Marine Discovery Center of Tango.

Peninsula Banjo Band presents a public lecture from a 7:00 - 8:30 p.m., Harry’s Hofbrau, Private instruction and classes by arrangement. For more information, marine scientist the third Sunday of 390 Saratoga Ave, San Jose every month. Topics are presented call Michael (831) 239-2247. orty-seven years of performing in an entertaining and easy-toin the Bay Area, over 250 popular understand format, with up-to-date tunes. Come see our band for Free First Fridays each month in Sunnyvale Every Wednesday. No photos, video, and discussion.

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11–3, Capitola Esplanade Park. he Capitola Begonai Festival’s Mother’s Day Event. You can pick up the perfect gift for mom for just $10! A great gift that includes:

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Taurus (April 21-May 21)

You are always surrounded by the lovely world we live in. Take a few days at the beginning of the month to appreciate it. Listen to the sounds of nature; stop and look at the beautiful creatures that invisibly move through your life. Or take a trip to a park or beach or lake and just take in the views. The first half of April is not the time for wagering on your financial or emotional security; be very careful with any financial risks. Later in the month, if you find yourself in a difficult emotional place, your best friend will be the balm you need to find your way through to the other side.

Gemini (May 22-June 21)

is there and you’re ready for a challenge! Once the ball is rolling, you can relax and let it roll at an even pace, but give it that hard kick-start!. Mid-way through the month, you’ll instinct when the people in your life need your help, regardless of how you feel, to avoid some hurt feelings. Later in the month, make sure you take some personal time. Visit your favorite hang-out, or go on that dream vacation. Refresh yourself before the next month comes round.

Cancer (June 22-July 22)

describe them to your co-worker, however you need to express yourself, now is the time. Later in your makeup, and it won’t take long to recover as you push through the problem. The last half of the month is a great time to make and strengthen your connections in your home and professional life. Make the most of this time.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 23)

your friends and co-workers don’t feel the fool as you unleash your April pranks. As your health, but don’t try to force it on the people around you; give it time to prove its worth, and later in the month will be the time to speak your mind about what’s happening around you.

The result will likely be in your favor.

Virgo (Aug. 24-Sep. 22)

You’re on a hot-streak and the beginning of April is the time to revel in success. With everything organized how you like it, an enigma will rear its head after the first week; a story you can’t put down or a rumor stuck in your head. Take a few days to really immerse yourself in whatever might just give you a pleasant fright! It won’t hurt to have someone you know very well by your side those days. Your organized mind can cause you stress later in the month as you struggle with the feeling of your time being wasted.

Stop, take a deep breath, and let the moment pass so you can get back to what needs to be done.

Libra (Sep. 23-Oct. 23)

The first week of April is an important time for you. Looking your best isn’t always important, but it is right now, and nothing is wrong with that! mid-way through the month you may be disturbed by memories or reminders; you’re intent on moving on and not looking back. Make sure people around you understand that. Obsession gathers us all in at times, and one that catches you in its grips later in the month will be okay, as long as you can pull free from its grip sooner rather than later.

Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22)

Nothing is more foolish than acts of kindness, right? Be an honest fool to start the month next weeks, your composure holds you up as people around you continue their wacky ways. for a new car, research on a new project, or any myriad of things you are quite suited to help out with.

Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21)

of the month, whether from your own misplacements the people around you playing pranks.

Do your best to try not to let the little things stress you out. Also, take some time to look inside and see if something else is really what’s bothering you. Despite April’s beginning, you are in a great state of mind for meeting new people as the month moves on. You will be busy later in the month, so you have to make sure you don’t let your natural absentmindedness hold you back.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 20)

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Saturday June 20

Silicon Valley Wine Auction at Levi’s Stadium

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multi-faced wine auction event including an afternoon Grand Food & Wine pairing dinner featuring over 60 vintners from the Santa Cruz Mountains. Silent and live auction highlights include rare and reserve wine auction lots, San Francisco 49er experiences & collectibles and getaway packages. Proceeds benefit the Silicon Valley Education Foundation.

More info www.scmwa.com

Your struggles are forefront at the beginning of April. It’s hard to stay positive when you find success just out of reach. You’ll need to bring up your energy to push through the negative feelings, but if you can, things will become much more optimistic as you move through the month. Mid-way through you may be called upon to help friends and/or family. Get to it! You need all the positive energy you can get this month.

Aquarius (Jan 21-Feb. 18)

Your honest passage through life does not mean you should ignore the possibility of people around you treating you unfairly. Make sure you protect yourself unless you’re around people you know you can trust. Later in the month, you may feel like burying yourself in a book or on a game for a few days, but you might miss an important connection if you do! The

Pisces (Feb. 19-Mar. 20)

The beginning of April seems a great time to do some spring-cleaning. Nostalgia is important, but it’s time to throw out keepsakes that have lost their meaning. But don’t get rid of the photos: you may want to remember some things in your future. Later you might feel you’re stuck in the muck as the world around you wants you to move forward.

Are you afraid? Look closely at your motivations and try to push through them. As the month comes to a close, there will be opportunities to break out of your shell: find a way to take them!

Aries (March 21-April 20)

Backup plans are essential in life. Be prepared with your backup plan as April begins and you’ll be on the right track. This is going to be a month for paying attention to yourself. Near the middle of the month you’ll want to pay attention to what you say and who you say it too.

If you’re not careful, you’ll say something biting that will cause someone else pain. Later in the month dive into your hobbies and projects to relax and clear your mind.

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State Takes New Steps as Drought Continues

By Kim Adamson, General Manager, Soquel Creek Water District

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e’re beginning to see more restrictions of water use from the state as the ongoing drought enters its fourth year. On March 20, 2015 the State Water Resources Control Board mandated that urban water agencies adopt new rules on outdoor watering and cautioned that it may consider to come. The Board’s decision came after a report on the drought, which stated that as of mid-March, the amount of water expected from snow melt is just 13% of average– lower than the same period during the state’s record-breaking drought of 1977.

“We are experiencing the lowest snowpack and the driest January in recorded history, and communities around the state are already suffering severely from the prior three years of drought,” said State Water Board Chair Felicia Marcus. “If the drought continues through next winter and we do not conserve more, the consequences could be even more catastrophic than they already are.

Today’s action is just a tune-up and a reminder to act, and we will consider to come.”

The new emergency regulations require water agencies to report to the State Board on current

and seawater intrusion, the current drought makes them worse by limiting groundwater recharge from rain. With little to no rain recharge over the past couple years, all the irrigation to two days a week (if irrigation limit applies only to customers of local water utilities, other restrictions apply to all users including those with private wells and renters who don’t receive water bills. Basically, all Californians must abide by the new regulations or face Here are some highlights of the new requirements: do not already have an existing limit on the number of days that outdoor watering is allowed, to limit outdoor irrigation of turf or ornamental landscapes to no more than two days per week. ornamental landscapes during and 48-hours following “measurable precipitation”. walks, roads or neighboring properties. walks or driveways.

pumping so whatever each of us can do to minimize use is extremely important. As a matter of fact, if mid-county residents will make their go a long way towards addressing our historic problem. Here are some frequently asked questions about the new rules: Does the 2-day per week irrigation restriction apply to drip systems?

Yes. The 2-day per week restriction is for all potable water used to irrigate ornamental landscapes and turf. water?

We are working on developing a watering schedule based on oddand-even addresses. Please visit the District website for more information: www.soquelcreekwater.org drought regulations apply to me?

The restrictions against water waste apply to all Californians. The Soquel Creek Water District account holder is responsible for compliance with the 2-day per week restriction on irrigation.

hose. as well as the number of days per week they allow outdoor irrigation.

The regulation also mandates that urban water suppliers limit outdoor

are unreasonable or would create an served on request in restaurants and bars

patrons the option of not having their towels and linens washed each day of their stay.

The state is currently experiencing its fourth year of drought.

In January 2014, Governor Jerry Brown called on all Californians to cut back on water use by 20% and mid-county residents heeded the call.

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Compliance with the State of California emergency drought regulations are mandatory and failure to comply can result in penalties and unreasonableness or hardship. Our local region has done an exceptional job at water savings. If you need assistance at your home or business on ways to conserve more water, schedule a free water wise house call for your home or business.

For more information on the drought and actual new regulations, please visit the State Water Resources Control Board website at www.waterboards.ca.gov/ waterrights

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