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EDITOR’S EDITOR R’S NOTE Sometimes we get g et so used to seeing the names and faces of local public ffigures igures in the news that we think we know them.

In a certain way, w y, we feel like they wa belong to us.. That’ That’ss the beauty of a small comm community munity like ours, ours, that feeling of a connection even to c the people in n the most powerful positions.

But usually, usually y, we don’t really really know more accurately, th them.

O mo Or re accur ately t l , we only l know the side sid de of them that they They let us see. Th hey have private lives, and they have hav ve secrets. secrets.

Bob Lee had secret, Bob L ee ha ad a big secr et, and was though he w as in the public eye every day, ever y da y, he e felt like he couldn’t

do o his job as Santa Cruz County County’s y’s di istrict attorney if the public district kn new what he was g oing through throug gh knew going in n his private life. G eoffrey D unn n Geoffrey Dunn he elped him keep that secret secret forr a helped lo ong time. When it came out this thiis long su ummer that Lee had been battling battlling summer ca ancer for more more than 10 years, years, the t cancer Sa anta Cruz community that feltt Santa itt knew him so well was shocked, shocked, an nd then when Lee died in October, October, and gr rief-stricken. grief-stricken.

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What downtown business is good for both one-stop shopping and last-minute gifts?

BY MATTHEW COLE SCOTT

The Homeless Garden Project store. Because it is a community effort and has really useful and beautiful things, and allows you to connect with a lot of folks who are doing great work in Santa Cruz.

MIRIAM GREENBERG

SANTA CRUZ | UCSC PROFESSOR

Bookshop Santa Cruz is good because they have everything, Streetlight is good because they have an eclectic mix of intelligentsia and bizarre. And Paper Vision.

Those are my three favorite.

HEIDI MORGAN

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Rivendell has rugs, carpets, ethnic handmade items, fabrics, books, clothes—and really friendly people.

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I'd say the most unique store, which is really what I look for with Christmas gifts, is Stripe.

And I would also say Palace Arts because they have reasonable prices and a huge variety.

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Chefworks, because there are all kinds of great kitchen gadgets and smaller items. A wide range of cute gifts, especially for those who like to cook.

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Remember Dominican Hospital in Your Year-End Giving Every day of life is a gift. This sentiment is often expressed by grateful patients who have received care at Dominican Hospital. Your tax-deductible contribution will touch lives of many people close to home who are coping with health problems. There are many areas to contribute to and any amount you can share is appreciated.

Turn Cancer Patients into Cancer Survivors Our Year End Giving priority is the new Rehabilitation Program for Cancer Survivors.

Fatigue, difficulty swallowing, nerve pain and numbness, and lymphedema are all common side effects of cancer treatments that can be significantly reduced by physical activity, strength training and other rehabilitative therapies.

Help Our Tiniest Patients Your gift to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit for premature babies helps buy specialized equipment that allows the babies to receive critical care right here in our community instead of needing to go out of the area. Dominican has the only Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit for babies in the tricounty area helping over 800 babies annually.

Create a Healing Environment Research has demonstrated that gardens and planted alcoves can reduce patient pain and stress and prove therapeutic. Five areas in the hospital will be redesigned as Healing Courtyards. Plans also call for the addition of a surgery meeting room where physicians can meet privately with family members.

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Donate at: www.supportdominican.org From all of us at Dominican Hospital, we send you warmest wishes for happy holidays and the best of health in the coming year.

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ROB BREZSNY FREE WILL ASTROLOGY Week of December 24 ARIES Mar21–Apr19

LIBRA Sep23–Oct22

"Hell is the suffering of being unable to love," wrote novelist J. D. Salinger. Using that definition, I'm happy to announce that you have a good chance of avoiding hell altogether in 2015. If there has been any deficiency in your power to express and bestow love, I think you will correct it. If you have been so intent on getting love that you have been neglectful in giving love, you will switch your focus. I invite you to keep a copy of this horoscope in your wallet for the next 12 months. Regard it as your "Get Out of Hell Free" card.

"On some nights I still believe," said rascal journalist Hunter S. Thompson, "that a car with the gas needle on empty can run about fifty more miles if you have the right music very loud on the radio." In 2015, I invite you to adopt some of that push-it-to-the-edge attitude for your personal use, Libra. Maybe not full-time; maybe not with the same manic intensity that Thompson did. Rather, simply tap into it as needed—whenever you've got to up your game or raise your intensity level or rouse the extra energy you need TO ACHIEVE TOTAL, WONDROUS, RESOUNDING VICTORY!!! The coming months will be your time to go all the way, hold nothing back, and quest for the best and the most and the highest.

TAURUS Apr20–May20 Beetles are abundant and ubiquitous. Scientists have identified more than 350,000 species, and they are always discovering new ones. In 2011, for example, they conferred official recognition on 3,485 additional types of beetles. I'm seeing a parallel development in your life, Taurus. A common phenomenon that you take for granted harbors mysteries that are worth exploring.

Something you regard as quite familiar actually contains interesting features you don't know about. In 2015, I hope you will open your mind to the novelties and exotica that are hidden in plain sight.

GEMINI May21–June20 Auguste Escoffier (1846-1935) was an influential French chef who defined and standardized the five "mother sauces." But he wasn't content to be a star in his own country. At the age of 44, he began his "conquest of London," bringing his spectacular dining experience to British restaurants. He thought it might be hard to sell his new clientele on frogs' legs, a traditional French dish, so he resorted to trickery. On the menu, he listed it as "Nymphs of the Dawn." According to my reading of the omens, this is an example of the hocus-pocus that will be your specialty in 2015. And I suspect you will get away with it every time as long as your intention is not selfish or manipulative, but rather generous and constructive.

CANCER Jun21–Jul22 The entomologist Charles P. Alexander (1889-1981) devoted much of his professional life to analyzing the insect known as the crane fly. He identified over 11,000 different species, drew 15,000 illustrations of the creatures, and referred to his lab as "Crane Fly Haven."

That's the kind of single-minded intention I'd love to see you adopt during the first six months of 2015, Cancerian.

What I'm imagining is that you will choose a specific, well-defined area within which you will gleefully explore and experiment and improvise. Is there a subject or task or project you would have fun pursuing with that kind of intensity?

LE0 Jul23–Aug22 In Don DeLillo's novel “Underworld,” Cotter Martin is a young boy living in New York in the 1950s. The following description is about him. "In school they tell him sometimes to stop looking out the window. This teacher or that teacher. The answer is not out there, they tell him.

And he always wants to say that's exactly where the answer is." I propose we regard this passage as one of your themes in 2015, Leo. In other words, be skeptical of any authority who tells you where you should or should not be searching for the answers. Follow your own natural inclination, even if at first it seems to be nothing more than looking out the window.

VIRGO Aug23–Sep22 "It is always important to know when something has reached its end," writes Paulo Coelho in his book “The Zahir.” Use this advice heroically in 2015, Virgo. Wield it to clear away anything that no longer serves you, that weighs you down or holds you back. Prepare the way for the new story that will begin for you around your next birthday. "Closing circles, shutting doors, finishing chapters," Coelho says, "it doesn’t matter what we call it; what matters is to leave in the past those moments in life that are over."

SCORPIO Oct23–Nov21 Twenty miles long, the Onyx River is the longest body of moving water on the continent of Antarctica. Most of the year it's ice, though. It actually flows for just two or three months during the summer. Let's hope that continues to be the case for the foreseeable future. It would be a shame if global warming got so extreme that the Onyx melted permanently. But now let's talk about your own metaphorical equivalent of the Onyx: a potentially flowing part of your life that is often frozen. I'd love to see it heat up and thaw. I'd love it to be streaming and surging most of the time. And in 2015, I think that's a distinct possibility. Consider making the following declaration your battle cry: “I am the Flow Master!”

SAGITTARIUS Nov22–Dec21 "The best way to keep a prisoner from escaping is to make sure he never knows he's in prison." That quote is attributed to both Russian author Fyodor Dostoevsky and Russian author Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn. Regardless of who said it, I urge you to keep it in mind throughout 2015. Like all of us, you are trapped in an invisible prison: a set of beliefs or conditioned responses or bad habits that limit your freedom to act. That's the bad news. The good news is that in the coming months, you are poised to discover the exact nature of your invisible prison, and then escape it.

CAPRICORN Dec22–Jan19 When he was 37 years old, actor Jack Nicholson found out that Ethel May, the woman he had always called his mother, was in fact his grandma. Furthermore, his "older sister" June was actually his mom, who had given birth to him when she was 17. His relatives had hidden the truth from him. I suspect that in 2015 you will uncover secrets and missing information that will rival Nicholson's experience. Although these revelations may initially be confusing or disruptive, in the long run they will heal and liberate you. Welcome them!

AQUARIUS Jan20–Feb18 "Meupareunia" is an English word that refers to a sexual adventure in which only one of the participants has a good time. I'll be bold and predict that you will not experience a single instance of meupareunia in 2015. That's because I expect you'll be steadily upgrading your levels of empathy and your capacity for receptivity. You will be getting better and better at listening to your intimate allies and reading their emotional signals. I predict that synergy and symbiosis will be your specialties. Both your desire to please and your skill at giving pleasure will increase, as will your understanding of how many benefits you can reap by being a responsive partner.

PISCES Feb19–Mar20 "Be good and you will be lonesome," said Mark Twain.

Do you agree? I don’t—at least as it applies to your life in 2015. According to my understanding of the long-term astrological omens, you will attract an abundance of love and luck by being good—by expressing generosity, deepening your compassion, cultivating integrity, and working for justice and truth and beauty. That doesn't mean you should be a pushover or doormat. Your resolve to be good must be leavened by a determination to deepen your self-respect. Your eagerness to do the right thing has to include a commitment to raising your levels of self-care.

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comment: out-of-body (astral), mostly marked by body vibrations and wideawake full-on hallucinations and sleep paralysis, allows oneself a portal (correctly interpreted) via accepting your own death (conquering your ego/fear) to explore parallel universes (not just your mind), but with others involved. This results in consciously separately from your prone sleeping body (just a body at that point)— maybe hovering above it, passing through your room's outside wall in the night's sky—but it is there, starting right in your own neighborhood.

The lucid dreaming flying, singing, music of angels as well as very lucid visits of recently dead relatives can skirt these parallel realms, but I have not figured out how to traverse/cross over to the OBE areas.

These spiritual aspects I yearned for, but never have found, in traditional Christianity.

Some Christian sects even dismiss astral traveling and lucid dreaming and even meditation as playgrounds of the devil. I always thought the unknown was the privy of religion, so I want answers, not more fears. It basically disappoints my faith.

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Tide pools along Santa Cruz beaches are rich with marine life. Peer into the pools and you’ll see dark olive crabs darting between crevices and clambering over purple urchins and gelatinous anemones to find protection.

But one creature familiar to the same tide pools, the starfish, may be becoming less common. The multilegged invertebrates, known to scientists as “sea stars,” are disappearing up and down the West Coast, thanks to a disease known simply as “sea star wasting syndrome” which has recently swept across Pacific shores. Leaving the withered remains of millions of sea stars in its wake, the disease may spread to the next generation of sea stars that is taking the place of the first wave of dead stars. While the disease is still largely a mystery, scientists just identified a candidate virus that could provide answers.

Scientists from across the country just released strong evidence that the disease is caused by a microbe known as densovirus. Their study was published Dec. 2 in the scientific journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

“We are absolutely confident that a virus-sized organism is responsible for the disease,” says Hewson, who led the study that uncovered the candidate virus. When his team transplanted the densovirus from infected to healthy stars, the same symptoms emerged.

They even looked at preserved stars from 72-year-old museum collections and found traces of the virus, suggesting that it had lain dormant all this time.

Hewson found multiple viruses dwelling within the tissues of afflicted stars. But densovirus was the only one capable of infecting healthy animals (in essence, using them as hosts), and he regards it as the most likely cause of the disease.

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anta Cruz County’s 3rd District stretches from the redwoods of Big Basin State Park to the city of Santa Cruz, creating a unique set of responsibilities and opportunities for its county supervisor.

Unlike the other districts, a majority of District 3’s constituents live in the city of Santa Cruz, where most day-to-day issues are dealt with by city government, allowing the 3rd District County Supervisor a chance to put energy into two other areas— managing the pristine wilderness areas of the county’s North Coast, and big-picture policy issues, according to former Supervisor Gary Patton.

“It’s an opportunity to get involved in a policy agenda,” says Patton, who served District 3 from 1975 to 1995.

“The 3rd District literally has been, for the past 30 to 40 years, the area where everybody in the county expects the supervisor to provide some policy leadership, because they don’t have all the constituent issues.”

Ryan Coonerty, who was elected the region’s new supervisor last June, feels that the best way to approach the issues in the 3rd District, and the county at large, is through collaboration.

“The main thing that I’m hoping to bring to this role is what I try to bring to every role, whether it’s in business,

or the city council, or nonprofits, which is to pull people together to solve our problems,” says Coonerty.

“The reality is the city can’t solve all of its problems alone, individuals and businesses can’t solve their problems alone, nor can the county government.

It’s going to take collaborative efforts where everyone brings their expertise and energy to the table.”

Coonerty—entrepreneur, author, UCSC lecturer, and former Santa Cruz mayor—takes his new 3rd District supervisorial seat on Jan. 5, 2015. For eight years, the position belonged to his father Neal, who served two terms.

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ways of a county supervisor, but the seasoned politician is prepared to let his son make his own mistakes.

“He’s been helping me to outline our goals and helping me think through the process, but he’s been remarkably hands off,” says Coonerty of his father, “saying that there are decisions that you have to make.”

Like Neal, Patton, and other 3rd District supervisors before him, Coonerty wants to make the management of the North Coast’s wilderness a priority.

“This is going to be the great challenge,” says Coonerty. “I’ve said that the previous generation’s gift to the future was to protect and preserve the land. The responsibility incumbent upon my generation is figuring out how to manage these lands.”

Portions of the expansive wilderness in North County are in

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the cycle of arrests and incarcerations among repeat offenders in the county.

He says that everyone involved in public safety is doing their jobs— from the officers on the streets to the nurses in the hospitals—but the cycle continues to repeat itself among certain individuals.

“We’re not identifying how we can break this cycle to save taxpayer money, to make the community safer, and to improve this person’s life,” says Coonerty.

To gain more insight into the issue, Coonerty has recruited Susie O’Hara as a part-time aide. O’Hara is a former Santa Cruz city staff member for the Public Safety Task Force, and coordinates the Downtown Accountability Program, which she will continue to do after Coonerty takes office.

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private ownership, while others are in public. Coonerty’s challenge will be to work with all the landowners and organizations involved, so that each can align their priorities and resources for the good of the environment.

“Working together so that we don’t have eight different management plans, and we have a clear idea of what land will be used for what and how people can access them is really essential, so we need to pull everyone together to make sure we’re all working on roughly the same timeline and sharing resources whenever possible,” says Coonerty.

In the coming years, both the Coast Dairies property and the San Vicente Redwoods—several thousand acres combined of forest and coastal views— could both be open to the public for recreation.

In the public safety realm, Coonerty plans to work with the police, health, and social service organizations to end

After the Santa Cruz City Council approved the $251,293 purchase of an armored SWATstyle truck at a recent meeting, citizens began loudly chanting “shame!” Police, including Santa Cruz Police Chief Kevin Vogel, cleared the room. Keith McHenry, co-founder of Food Not Bombs, says he “was kicked out and threatened with arrest” by police. This was all enough to temporarily shut down the Dec. 9 council meeting, which had been marked by yelled-out comments from community members.

The council voted 6-1 to approve $251,293 in grants from the Department of Homeland Security to SCPD to purchase the armored vehicle—probably a BearCat made by Lenco, Vogel tells GT. “This vehicle is manufactured specifically for law enforcement use and is not a military surplus vehicle,” Vogel says.

According to Lenco’s website, BearCat stands for Ballistic Engineered Armored Response Counter-Attack Truck.

Retired San Jose firefighter Ron Pomerantz, for one, doesn’t like the look of it. “I understand why fire and police might want it. But it looks a little tank-ish,” says Pomerantz, who was at the meeting.

Councilmember Micah Posner expressed similar sentiments during the meeting, saying, “It does look a little scary. It looks like an army vehicle.”

At the council meeting, SCPD’s Bernie Escalante explained that the BearCat would have been useful in the ’89 earthquake, the 2013 killing of two SCPD officers, and during hash-oil fires.

A dozen citizens spoke in opposition to the BearCat, and none spoke in support. Posner, who cast the dissenting vote, later told GT that all city

departments are required to notify City Council when they apply for grants of this size, which the SCPD hadn’t done.

Neither the city manager nor the city attorney returned multiple calls for this story, but Keith Sterling, the city’s public relations representative responded via email, saying only, “The item was brought to council through an agenda item as usual protocol.”

Councilmembers were first notified of the grants on Dec. 2 in a report that refers to an “emergency response and rescue vehicle” without mentioning that it’s an armored personnel carrier.

Posner says his main concern is with the process of this grant application and others for Automatic License Plate Readers (ALPRs). Last September, city councilmembers learned from GT that SCPD had received its second grant for ALPRs in June.

At the meeting, Deputy Chief Steve Clark told the council that the grants would be lost unless a decision was made that day.

McHenry, yelling from the audience, and Posner both said at the meeting that police should have given people more notice, making the issue public sooner.

Vogel tells GT that the SCPD applied for the armored vehicle grants over a year ago in fall of 2013, and that they were approved in May 2014—seven months before the council was notified. Posner proposed an amendment that the vehicle not be used during nonviolent political protests, but it failed.

An online petition launched to “Give Back The BearCat,” created by local ACLU boardmember Steve Pleich, has 579 signatures so far and will be presented to the City Council at their first meeting of 2015, on Jan. 13.

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species are afflicted and the disease’s onset has been so sudden, there’s still plenty left to investigate.

“The discovery of the virus that is associated with sick and sometimes healthy-appearing stars is a good first step,” writes Miner via email, “but it by no means tells the complete story.” She suggests that links between environmental factors and the outbreak may exist, but the relationship is not yet clear.

Miner and her colleagues have hypothesized that a number of factors may inhibit a sea star’s ability to fight the virus, just as stress may reduce any person’s ability to fight sickness.

“At this point we know the virus is associated with sick sea stars,” adds Miner, “but it has also been found in stars that superficially appear healthy. We don’t understand the cause of the disease, but suspect that other factors are involved (e.g. temperature, pollution, pH) that could be decreasing sea stars’ ability to fight the virus.”

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should avoid eating while watching the sickness unfold (or plan on skipping their next meal). Gruesome symptoms appear quickly, beginning with lesions that crop up around their bodies. The whole animal may take on a deflated appearance. In some cases, the star’s internal organs begin to dribble forth from its open wounds. Then its arms start falling off.

In just a few days, the once-efficient predator deliquesces into disorganized pulp. (Remember when Major Toht’s face melts off in Raiders of the Lost Ark?) But wasting syndrome is not new.

Stars in Santa Cruz began showing signs of disease last year.

“All UCSC tide pool monitoring sites in the Monterey Bay area have been greatly impacted,” says UCSC researcher Melissa Redfield. The university’s wasting syndrome webpage features maps showing where the disease has spread, with several dots peppered around Natural Bridges and on the wharf, too.

Large die-offs have happened before, with some events affecting as few as one species of sea star. But what’s happening today is more severe.

“The current event is far more geographically widespread and affects a much wider diversity of sea stars than in previous years,” says biological oceanographer Ian Hewson of Cornell University, who studies the cause behind the mysterious disease. “The current event, which has occurred in 20 species of sea stars and counting, from Anchorage [Alaska] to Baja California, is by far the largest marine disease event ever seen.”

The first cases of this most recent outbreak were recorded on the Washington coast in June 2013. From there, the disease spread in both directions. It hit Vancouver, British Columbia two months later. Sea stars in Monterey began dying off by October.

But this outbreak is different, and there may be other causes behind its pervasiveness, explains UCSC researcher Melissa Miner. Because so many sea star

divers scour the coast to share their observations with researchers.

“The information provided by recreational divers, snorkelers and folks in the intertidal has been useful in figuring out which species are being affected and where,” says Hewson.

The data will tell researchers how marine communities respond to the die-off, which will inform future studies.

Citizens and scientists alike are already observing juvenile sea stars moving into the vacant real estate.

"In a few areas,” writes Miner, “we’re seeing large numbers of juvenile stars that, if they survive, would mitigate the recent loss of adults.” These young stars are popping up in Santa Cruz and Big Sur, but they, too, show signs of disease.

Subsequent generations may grow resistant, but only time will tell if they can adapt. With a potential virus identified and so many eyes in the water, scientists may be able to predict how new stars will fare.

“Sea stars will probably not be wiped out entirely by this disease,” says Hewson, “though they will become rarer. Hopefully their populations will increase slowly as resistance to the virus amongst the sea star population grows, or pathogens become less lethal.”

The sea star die-off could have ramifications throughout the tide pool, too.

Some star species bear a lot of weight on their spiny, calcified shoulders. As ecological linchpins in marine food webs, certain sea stars keep mussel or urchin populations in check. When they disappear from the environment, those animals can grow wildly abundant, sometimes throwing the balance into biological disarray.

When one animal bears greater influence on its ecosystem than others, ecologists call that organism a “keystone species”—a phrase that actually comes from studying sea stars. Zoologist Robert T. Paine coined the concept in 1969 after studying the Ochre sea star, Pisaster ochraceus, one of the many species afflicted by wasting syndrome. Paine dedicated 25 years to removing the Ochre star from a tidal plain on Tatoosh Island, Washington. When the Ochre stars were gone, mussels dominated the ecosystem.

Not all sea stars are keystone species, though. Some disappearances may lead to only mild changes in the ecosystem composition.

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As 3rd District Supervisor, Coonerty hopes to increase the sustainability of the county through the use of renewable forms of energy, including solar. He wants to encourage investments in sustainable environmental practices, which could create more jobs and decrease the county’s carbon footprint. He also wants to work toward a Community Choice Aggregation, which would allow county residents a sustainable alternative to PG&E. “This is where you allow people to create their own energy, and basically decentralize energy,” says Coonerty. “I think there’s a big opportunity there.”

Coonerty says he looks forward to working with countywide agencies for infrastructural improvement projects in regard to transportation and the availability of high-speed broadband Internet. He also wants to create a better customer service experience for residents, so that people will be able to take care of their needs from home without coming into the county building.

“How do we make it so you don’t have to come there to do business when you could do it online at the time of your choosing?” asks Coonerty.

To get a better idea of the current happenings in the county, Coonerty plans to take a tour of each of the other four districts, as he recently did with 5th District Supervisor Bruce McPherson.

While the issues facing the 3rd District have changed since Patton held office, the fundamentals of policy-making have not, in Patton’s eyes. Patton says that lawmakers should keep their ears open to the public, and not get caught up in the momentum of bureaucracy.

“That’s what the elected officials are supposed to do: find out what the public wants and do what the public wants,” says Patton. “You have to really be careful when you’re an elected official not to be captured by the bureaucracy. That would be one of my concerns for Ryan, or anybody else.”

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Mark told us how as a little kid, his brother would grab a Nerf basketball and go charging down the hallway of his home acting as though he were in a big NBA game, a big grin on his face, yelling out: Bah-bee Leeee! Bah-bee Leeeee!!!

I can hear him doing it as a kid, as an adolescent, as a young adult.

As District Attorney. He was the damn D.A. of Santa Cruz County, and he still did it. He was still full of joy and laughter, and I can hear it, and I miss him, miss the charge, the joy and the unbridled laughter. The kid always liked to have fun.

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But back then, meaning in the â&#x20AC;&#x2122;60s and â&#x20AC;&#x2122;70s, kids had to entertain themselves. Another of my close childhood friends, Ken Lyford, died of a heart attack this past summer, and at his memorial service his siblings and our old neighbors reminisced about how we played football and basketball and baseball until dark. No video games. No iPhone games. No apps. We played with each other. Outside. Until long after dusk. Until we literally couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t see the ball anymore.

During the summers, we made our way to the beach whenever we could, playing there, riding waves on canvas mats or body surfing, and then returning home to play some more.

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this, but back then, the neighborhood was something of a rural outpost, very isolated and distinct from the rest of Santa Cruz County. The area was made up of dairies and begonia fields and strawberry farms stretching down toward Pleasure Point. As Mark reminded us at the memorial, there wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t even a stop sign at 41st and Capitola Road. The world around us was one big playing field.

On Christmas Day, after the presents had been dispensed, we would gather at Soquel Elementary School for pick-up football games, often in a mud bowl, and we would all return to our homes afterward covered in sludge. Before Bobby died in October, one of our mutual friends, Mark Jones, gave him a blue football signed by many of us who played in those games a halfcentury ago. Bobby treasured those boyhood gamesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the laughter, the competition, the camaraderie, the joy. Those were innocent times, and he never wanted to lose that innocence. He slept with the ball that night. He didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to let go.

From childhood through adolescence, our late teens and on into adulthood, our lives were invariably intertwined. My cousins were his friends; his brothers were my friends. I adored his parents.

During the late 1970s and 1980s, we were members of a motley crew known as â&#x20AC;&#x153;Cove Rats.â&#x20AC;? We spent our summers at Sunny Cove in Live Oak, where we played volleyball and softball and body surfed, and then played cards into the night.

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“Carew,” he said in that cocky, jocular manner of his, without missing a beat. “At least one of us is too good looking.”

We both laughed, he with that big wild moose-howl of his. He had broken my blue mood. Soon we were talking about other things, but mostly about baseball and the coming playoffs. We joked about how badly the Giants had played in September and how I literally couldn’t bear to watch them while going through my treatments.

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Bobby strolled quietly into my room. I could tell he was worried about me. He sat down and put his hand on my leg. It was just the two of us. He had a story he wanted to tell me, and it was this: The previous year he had gone in for a medical checkup, and his prostate-specific antigen (PSA) numbers (a marker for prostate cancer) had been off the charts. Way off the charts.

He had gone back for more tests and biopsies. It turned out he had advanced cancer that had spread outside of his prostate. Bad news.

“It’s inoperable and incurable,” he said to me.

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I now realized what it was. Bobby was keeping this horrific news to himself. After all the turmoil and dysfunction that had taken place in the D.A.’s office leading up to his election upset in 2002, he explained to me, he didn’t want his illness contributing to the mix. By the sheer force of his character and leadership abilities, he was doing all he could to turn the atmosphere in the office around, to bring some team-building and harmony to the second floor of the county building. It was no small feat.

“You can’t tell anybody,” he said to me. And he said it emphatically.

He allowed me to tell my wife, Siri, but that was it. Not the rest of my family, not our close friends, and certainly not any of my political associates in the community, whom, he felt, simply could not be trusted.

“I can’t have anyone challenging my leadership,” he said. “They can’t think I’m weakened. The place is a shark tank, and once they smell blood …” His voice trailed off. Then he looked me in the eyes with a nod.

“Keep it quiet.”

I took it all in. I was in shock. I broke down and cried after he left.

This had to be a very bad dream.

Or maybe it was the morphine. My boyhood buddy Bobby Lee and I were now waging war against cancer together, in young middle age. How fricking nuts was that?

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or the next several years or so, Bobby did fairly well. He went through a variety of treatments, switched to a healthier diet, recommitted to exercise. He developed a bucket list of places he wanted to go, things he wanted to do.

He was also a brilliant D.A. The political set in Santa Cruz bitches and moans about everything, especially about law enforcement

officials in position of authority. But the proof is in the pudding. No one of any substance ever ran against him during his three re-election campaigns, including this past June.

When it came to a broader sense of justice, Bobby was in sync with the community, particularly when it came to securing justice for victims of violent crime. And he himself was a brilliant prosecutor, never losing a single jury trial during his career.

Not one.

We talked local politics only on occasion (it was a world he truly detested), and, aside from sports and our families, when we were alone together, engaged in a neardecade-long discussion of what it meant to live with cancer, checking in on each other’s most recent medical tests and prognoses. Of course, we could only do this in absolute confidence, in private, when no one else was around. I had been very public about my cancer, and, for me, it worked. But for Bobby, the shield of secrecy was held firmly in place until the very end.

In many respects, this made his journey much more difficult, not only for Bobby, but also for his wife Barbara—his “soul mate,” as he called her, the love of his life.

Having cancer is a heavy load, and, for the most part, they had to carry it by themselves. Bobby felt that he couldn’t share the burden with those who loved them—even when Barbara herself was diagnosed with a treatable form of breast cancer in 2007.

When people found out this past fall that he had been diagnosed more than a decade ago, they were shocked. Bobby had been an active and aggressive D.A. throughout most of those years. Even when he was sick at the end, he was in constant contact with his office, and, in particular, his close friend, confidante and then-Chief Deputy District Attorney Jeff Rosell (who formally succeeded him last month).

He so closely identified with his position that he could never let it go. Never. He lived and breathed his work.

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In truth, the crisis brought us closer together, and, even more profoundly, it brought those in his inner circle closer together, too.

Even while he was dying, Bobby loved being the center of the party, the straw that stirred the drink, that centrifugal force that drew everyone together. We chatted for hours, often past midnight, putting Barbara to sleep as we talked.

At some point this past summer, after his illness had been leaked in

the paper, I decided I wasn’t going to give the cancer any more power, that I was going to free the secret and lighten the load. It was easier said than done. The secret had been so ingrained in my day-to-day life that I had a hard time talking about it, even with people who were also privy to his diagnosis. I was evasive, even with close friends.

Then one afternoon when we were sitting in his backyard, Bobby said to me: “Carew, I want you to preside over my services.”

His request hit like a freight train through my chest. I didn’t want to go there with him, not at that moment, not when there was still hope that the medical professionals could deter the cancer that was raging in his body. I kept hoping he could “turn the corner.” It was a phrase I used often.

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I was fighting to hold back tears. “I want you to preside over mine.”

He smiled. “Keep it light,” he said.

“Make people laugh.”

I quit fighting him. “Can I tell attorney jokes?” I asked.

“Defense attorney jokes,” he retorted quickly. He still had that sparkle in his eyes. We both laughed.

“And,” he added. “Remind the Board of Supervisors that I got more votes than all of them … combined.”

He had his wicked sense of humor until the end. “Oh, and don’t make me out to be a goody two-shoes,” he said. I faked a hard-ass glare at him.

“Come on, Grich,” I said. “I can’t lie.”

But I knew what he meant.

During our days spent together through our teens and early 20s, Bobby had run with the bad boys, but there were lines that he didn’t cross, nor did we let him. Let’s just say that certain laws were broken on a regular basis by our crew, but Bobby never went there. Ever.

Anyone who says he did—and I have heard some idiotic rumors—is full of crap. Absolutely. Bobby simply wanted to be remembered as one of the boys.

During the final weeks and days of Bobby’s life, a remarkable group of friends, neighbors, family and work colleagues congregated daily (and nightly) at the Lee household.

There was food and drink and long conversations. Our beloved Giants were making another dramatic run to the World Series championship (their third in five years), and Bobby took it all in, until, well, he couldn’t any longer.

One day after he passed, when we were discussing Bobby’s musical tastes (they were, shall we say politely, eclectic), Barbara noted that he loved Irish music. His neighbor, Tracey Heggum, helped us locate Flogging Molly’s “If I Ever Leave This World Alive” on her iPhone. The song seemed to capture perfectly the spirit of Bobby’s life:

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The common denominator among them was that they all loved Bobby, and they were all brilliant and amazingly articulate. They provided a combined portrait of Bobby that was absolutely vibrant and multifaceted. In spite of our 50-year friendship, I understood him in ways that I hadn’t before. I can’t imagine a more fitting tribute.

Afterward, a woman came up to me in tears and said simply: “He took care of me many years ago.

When no one else was in my corner, he was. What a good man.”

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2010 celebrated the Giants’ first World Series championship with “Torture”—the team’s unofficial slogan that year.

The ornaments marked their lives together—good times and bad—but always with optimism, even when the days were dark.

The last one contained a bit of a surprise for Barbara. 2013 had been a rough year—a resurgence of Bobby’s cancer, extensive radiation and surgery, but by the beginning of the year, well, there was hope again.

Bobby had written on the front “Dancin’ In the Rain,”—the theme, as it turned out, of his memorial service—and on the back, “Blue Sky’s Ahead.”

We both sat there in silence.

Bobby’s optimism had proved unfounded, of course. There had been little blue sky. His horizon had turned to darkness. But Bobby had somehow managed to continue dancing in the rain, even until the end.

As I noted, Bobby had asked of me a couple of things before he died, and I have done my best to comply with his wishes. He knew I would.

Death does not a friendship end. As I was to discover this past year, it only deepens it.

During our conversations about our spiritual beliefs and the afterlife, there was one thing about which we were both certain. Love is eternal, we assured each other. And even in the darkness that engulfs those who miss and love him, I believe it is. A distant light it may be, but with each passing day it will grow brighter. Somewhere, that indefatigable spirit of his is dancing in the rain.

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faraway places. Bobby liked to pack as much into his life as he could.

The holidays are, of course, a tough time in the aftermath of loss, and in the case of Bobby’s death, I can hardly fathom the darkness of that particular vacuum for Barbara.

But she had a Christmas tree and holiday lights up, just as Bobby would have wanted.

He genuinely adored the holiday season. He threw gala Christmas parties and loved to attend them. He delighted in wearing Santa hats and spreading joy. At the D.A.’s office he would throw parties for the kids of his staff members.

Bobby and Barbara had a holiday ritual that they began near the beginning of their relationship.

They would take the small, cut-off rounds from the trunks of their Christmas trees and turn them into ornaments, writing a word or phrase on the round that encapsulated the preceding year. It was typical Bobby.

He loved maintaining traditions.

Barbara keeps the rounds in a faux gingerbread house brightened with holiday decorations. She brought them out for me, one by one, and went through them in chronological order. 1996, for instance, had the single word “Engaged.” The following one had “1st Christmas Together.”

Sometimes, the phrases were less personal. 1999 said simply, “End of Century.” 2002 marked his victory in the D.A.’s race: “We Won.” 2004, the year he was diagnosed with cancer, was more cryptic: “Faith and Love.”

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Fire & Ice at Chaminade: Hey, if you really want to go crazy this NYE, how about Chaminade’s “Fire & Ice” themed soiree? The resort offers an open bar of beer, wine, and champagne from 6 p.m. to midnight, and includes a room—so no one is to be left sober when the clock strikes 12. After dancing the night away to a live DJ, feel free to sleep in, as the resort offers a complimentary late check-out on New Year’s Day. $429, depending on room availability.

Harry and the Hitmen at the Crepe Place: Santa Cruz grown Harry & the Hitmen bring their “psychedelic Motown throwdown” to the Crepe Place for a three-night end of the year extravaganza. Starting the festivities on Dec. 29, the local boys will unleash their dance-inducing grooves at 9 p.m. each day until New Year’s Eve. The series includes latenight sets from fellow local, soulinfused bands like Iration (Monday)

and 7 Come 11 (Tuesday), and a mystery set of new tunes on New Year’s Eve. $20.

Iration at the Catalyst: Dip out from the hustle and bustle of Pacific Avenue on New Year’s Eve into a night full of feel-good reggae at the Catalyst. The night’s main act, Iration, hails from Hawaii, but grew up in Santa Barbara. Their music is a mix of pop, rock and reggae, and things get going at 9 p.m. with the beach-inspired reggae of the Expanders and the Wheeland Brothers. $45.

SambaDá at Moe’s Alley: The competition is stiff, but we’ve got to go with this show for funkiest New Year’s Eve haps. Led by capoeira master Papiba Godinho, this Brazilian groove factory is all you need for an instant party. The 9 p.m. show will feature Yabas Dance Company and other special guests. $20/$25.

Winter Wonderland featuring DJ Dex at Zelda’s: Dinner starts at 4:30 p.m. and local South Bay DJ Dex takes the stage at 9:30 p.m. with eclectic remixes of classic rock, funk, and dubstep to get down to as this tour around the sun comes to a close. With drink specials, party favors, and door prizes, Zelda’s is representing for Capitola Beach this New Year’s Eve. Free.

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YULE BE SEEING HIM But in the offseason, there’s nothing Santa enjoys more than hitting the beach. PHOTO: MRS. CLAUS

In a rare interview, pop-up artist of the year Santa Claus reveals what he really thinks of reindeer and elves BY CHRISTINA WATERS

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hen I interview Santa Claus in his winter workshop, he still has remnants of the tan he acquires each year in Hawaii, where he spends the summer and fall reading trashy novels and surfing. He is surrounded

by Hostess Twinkie wrappers and the remains of a Whopper.

“Everybody expects me to show up all roly-poly,” he complains, good-naturedly. “So I gotta spend most of November and December chowing down.” He points to a red

and white suit hanging on the back of a rattan armoire at the far end of his workroom.

“Like most performance artists, I love to make a big splashy entrance,” he says. “So you know, that’s where all of the bells and whistles, the reindeer and the holiday theme music, comes in.”

After shooing away some of his workshop crew—mostly tiny guys with beards and knit caps—he moves closer and whispers. “I wish people didn’t insist on the reindeer. Frankly, they smell,

and some of them are at least 200 years old.”

As he selects toys, including Marvel action heroes and dolls with cute little tattoos, he holds up a few wooden horses and stuffed teddy bears. “I made these myself.

Completely without one of those 3D printers, too,” he says with a chuckle. (The man really does “ho, ho, ho” when he laughs.) As he stuffs special parcels and boxes to be distributed during his pop-up event at the end of December, he finishes the Whopper and starts

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working his way through a plate of glazed donuts.

Santa Claus’ persona began in the third century as a wealthy benefactor in Turkey who became famous for leaving presents for children during the night. That guy became Saint Nicholas—a very popular saint at that. As the years rolled by, St. Nick’s role as a popup performer transitioned into an annual gift-giving event by a Dutch guy called Sinterklaas. Soon the English-speaking world called him Santa Claus. “I don’t mind having to be called ‘Santa Claus,’” he tells me, wiping the last traces of chocolate glaze off his beard.

“But I am a little upset that every year I try to surprise people with my performance, and sure enough, every year they expect me to show up. I mean what kind of a pop-up is that?”

Santa goes by the name of Sonny Freerider in Hawaii, where he annually competes in seniors’ surfing competitions. “It helps me work on my tan—and keep my cheeks rosy,” he says. He grins and pats his cheeks for emphasis. (I’ll swear he has put on 25 pounds just while I’ve been talking with him.)

Do the elves really help him pack up and deliver the gifts? “Yeah, well, they used to really throw themselves into the workshop aspect of my event, but lately they’ve been talking about forming a union. They want equal billing.

They use the word ‘exploitation,’ as they’re too big to be considered ‘Santa’s helpers.’ But hey, it was good enough for them back at the turn of the century. And there aren’t many other places at the North Pole where they can get the kind of cooking that Mrs. Claus can turn out. Man, that woman can cook!” Santa’s wife pops her head into the workshop and blows him a kiss. Incredibly, they’ve been together for at least 150 years. And even though Santa complains about not being able to surprise folks each year, he obviously relishes his brand, the endless commercial spinoffs bearing his name, and the sheer star power of being the world’s most beloved man in red. Check out his gala pop-up on Dec. 25!

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THE SWEET LIFE Sweet HayaH performs Friday, Dec. 26 at the Crow’s Nest.

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Nehal Abuelata’s Sweet HayaH has found its groove with an improbable but upbeat blend of styles BY CAT JOHNSON

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ehal Abuelata never set out to be a professional musician. In fact, she hadn’t even considered a career in music. But an experience singing for a Capoeira class at San Jose State University sparked a love of performing that led to solo gigs and the creation of Sweet HayaH, the rock band she sings and plays keyboards for. The band gives her the freedom to express herself musically and share an international perspective.

Born in Egypt, Abuelata lived in Paris for 14 years, and has spent the 14 years since in the South Bay. She finds that living in different places around the world has been incredibly valuable.

“I feel really, really fortunate

and blessed,” she says, explaining that the experience made her more accepting of differences. “It makes your brain a little more malleable, and open to change, and helps you adapt.

Especially when you’re confronted with diversity issues or cultural gaps.”

The word “hayah” means “life” in Arabic and Hebrew, and the band’s use of it is a nod to its own crosscultural makeup and diversity of styles. The addition of “sweet” to the name reflects the positive nature of the music. Stylizing the name with two capital h’s has layered meanings: it spotlights the fact that the word is a palindrome, it reflects the musical harmony of symmetry, and it represents the beginning and the end.

“I like it aesthetically,” Abuelata says, “and I like the different meanings it can take on in peoples’ minds. It also helps people remember the name because it’s so visual.”

A rock band that also incorporates soul, groove, world music, and even a pinch of metal, Sweet HayaH has been together since 2011, when Abuelata and the three other founding members—Devin Moreno on guitar and vocals, Josh Gardner on drums and vocals, and Aaron Marquez on bass and vocals—who Abuelata affectionately refers to as “the guys,” met and jammed together. The connection was immediate and true.

“When we first got together, we’d be together in the studio until three or

four in the morning,” Abuelata says, “even when we were just rehearsing.

We were discovering each other, writing stuff—it was so exciting. We enjoyed each other’s company so much.”

This connectedness and lightheartedness has remained a vital part of the band’s ethos. Marquez and Moreno have known each other since grade school, and have always played music together. They have what Abuelata describes as a human bond and musical bond. The band’s growth and emergence onto the Bay Area music scene was informed by this closeness.

“You can be the best musician ever,” Abuelata says, “but if you're just an unpleasant human, we don't want to be in a band with you.”

When Abuelata first started writing and performing, her songs were what she describes as “sad and slow and repetitive.” She calls some of them “downright depressing.” Writing with and for the band, however, forced her to think more about arrangements, group dynamics and the audience response.

“We became a little less selfcentered,” she says. “It was not so much, ‘This is how I feel and the world needs to know about it,’ and more about how we want to make people feel.”

The band members also started experimenting with the diverse range of their own musical interests, which include reggae, metal, classic rock, and R&B. “The more the guys added their parts and their influences,” Abuelata says, “the more I felt we were veering toward something a little bit more upbeat, happy, and definitely more danceable.”

The members’ varied musical taste plays a big role in the band’s evolving and hard-to-categorize sound, and the different sounds and interests they each bring to the project have rubbed off on the other members.

“The older cats always tell me, ‘Be careful the music you listen to because it’s going to infect your music,’” Abuelata says, adding, “I think that’s very, very true.”

Sweet HayaH will perform at 9 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 26, at the Crow’s Nest, 2218 E Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz. $6. 476-4560.

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WEDNESDAY 12/24 COWELL BEACH CLEANUP The thought of drudging through the rain and cold to pick up trash might not sound like an ideal dose of holiday cheer, but think of the sea otters getting stuck in plastic bags that have been washed to the ocean’s surface in the recent storms. Teary-eyed yet? Good, now imagine the feeling of accomplishment that comes with making our beaches a safer, better place for all of its inhabitants.

Info: 9-11 a.m., Sunday, Dec. 28, Cowell Beach, 109 Beach St., Santa Cruz, and at Panther Beach, Highway 1, Santa Cruz. Saveourshores.org.

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COMEDY STAND UP COMEDY AT CALLAHAN'S Talented comics at Callahan's Bar. No cover, fun times, all welcome (except those under 21 years of age). 7:30-9 p.m. 507 Water St.

CHRISTMAS TRAIN TO CHRISTMAS TOWN A magical holiday train ride where characters from the book come to life and create memories that will last a lifetime. Boarding daily. Ho, Ho, Ho. Departs Watsonville. 888-9785562. $17-40.

CLASSES BEAT SANCTUARY: ECSTATIC DANCE No moves to learn. Movement as exercise, connection, spiritual practice, and a way to let loose and have a blast. 7:30-9:15 p.m.

Santa Cruz Yoga 402 Ingalls St., Santa Cruz. $15/ $12, passes available.

SANTA CRUZ ART LEAGUE SMALL WONDERS The “Small Wonders” exhibit at the Santa Cruz Arts League Gallery is the perfect stop for those “Oops, it’s possible I forgot you, but here’s a lovely belated gift anyway!” types of moments. Artwork will be for sale from artists around the country—a small way to show you didn’t forget them, you were just fashionably late.

Info: 3-5 p.m., through Jan. 4, 526 Broadway, Santa Cruz. 426-5787.

SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING Scottish country dancing is fun and aerobic. No partner required. The traditional dancing of Scotland. Wear soft-soled shoes. 7-9:30 p.m. Peace United Church of Christ, 900 High St., Santa Cruz. malarson@cabrillo. edu, 427-1921. $6.

HEALTH QI GONG An ancient Chinese healing art that has been used for centuries to balance one’s internal body energy and promote good health. 11:30 a.m.12:30 p.m. Land of Medicine Buddha, 5800 Prescott Road, Soquel. 462-8383.

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JONNY LAWTON AT THE POCKET Jonny Lawton has been playing guitar for 44 years, and he has spent the last few of those years with his merry brigade of Giants, playing bluesy goodness all over Northern California. This Sunday, he steps up for a solo appearance at The Pocket—just a little bit of dive bar relaxation and fun in the pre-New Year’s Eve frenzy.

Info: 6-9 p.m., The Pocket, 3102 Portola Drive, Santa Cruz. 475-9819. Free.

THURSDAY 12/25 CLASSES TRIYOGA: FREE THE HIPS AND SPINE HOLIDAY WORKSHOP Free the hips and spine, develop strength and flexibility. For all levels. TriYoga Center, 708 Washington St., Santa Cruz . info@triyoga.com, 464-8100. $20/$10 with unlimited pass.

SALSA RUEDA DANCE DOWNTOWN Enjoy fun Cuban Salsa Rueda dancing.

Immerse yourself to vibrant music and easy but cool looking moves. Drop-in class, no partner required! Two classes: Intro/ Beginner and Beg2/Interm. Two skilled and

non-intimidating teachers with over 15 years of experience. Check SalsaGente.com for holidays. Louden Nelson Center, 301 Center St., Santa Cruz . $9/$5 students.

GROUPS SUPPORT GROUP FOR MEMORY LOSS CARE-GIVERS Are you a family member of someone with Alzheimer’s/memory loss?

Join an inspirational group. Strategies for Caring, New info, Connect with others.

RSVP for Jan. 17 session. 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. St. Joseph’s Shrine on West Cliff, Santa Cruz. Diana 750-0035. Free.

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ARGENTINE TANGO Every Wednesday.

Classes and practice w/ John and Nancy Lingemann. Beginners 7 p.m., Int./adv 8:30 p.m. Parish Hall Calvary Episcopal Church. Lincoln and Cedar St., Santa Cruz.

469-3288. $3.

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St. Philip's Church, 5271 Scotts Valley Drive, Room #1, Scotts Valley. Helpline: 291-5099.

Free.

FRIDAY 12/26 ARTS WHAT’S HAPPENING DOWNTOWN? Check www.downtownsantacruz.com for an updated calendar of everything going on in Downtown Santa Cruz.

PHOTOGRAPHY: CELEBRATING SANTA CRUZ Award-winning photographer Virginia Draper celebrates the unique moods and beauty of Santa Cruz with images of the Boardwalk and places where the water meets the land. Peet's Coffee & Tea, 1409 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz. Free.

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SANTA CRUZ DOWNTOWN TOASTMASTERS We have a 75-minute meeting where we practice speaking.

Come join us for this fun and rewarding experience. 7-8:30 a.m. Live Oak Senior Center, 1777 Capitola Road, Santa Cruz .

Free coffee for first time participants.

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CHAIR YOGA WITH SUZI Instructor Suzi Mahler, CMT, NE guides you through a series of gentle seated yoga postures performed slowly and with breath awareness. Every Tue/Fri 9:30 a.m. at Grey Bears, 2710 Chanticleer Ave., Santa Cruz.

Every Wednesday 10:30 a.m. at Yoga Center Santa Cruz. 234-6791. suzimahler@gmail. com. $5.

SATURDAY 12/27 CLASSES ZEN MEDITATION AND DISCUSSION “Come as you are” Zen meditation and discussion. Website for topic schedule.

8:30–10 a.m. Ocean Gate Zen Center 920-B 41st Ave., Capitola. www.oceangatezen.org.

Donation.

PARTNER YOGA AND KIRTAN Ongoing Saturdays at Poetic Cellars Winery. Drop-ins welcome. Donations welcome, not required.

Bring yoga mat and water. Building community through practice together.

Reserve space by calling 530-828-4422

or 462-3478. 10 a.m. – Noon. 5000 Rodeo Gulch Road, Soquel.

GROUPS OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS A 12-Step support group for those who want to stop eating compulsively. Meetings daily. See website for schedule of times and locations: www.santacruzoa.org. 9-10:10 a.m. Calvary Episcopal Church, 532 Center St., Santa Cruz. 462-9644. Free.

HEALTH COMPLIMENTARY TREATMENT FORUM Educational and collaborative group for women with cancer who want to learn about complimentary treatments. Meets every fourth Saturday of the month. Call to register. 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. WomenCARE 457-2273. Free.

SPIRITUAL MEDICINE BUDDHA PRACTICE GUIDED MEDITATION Sessions include recitation of traditional Tibetan Buddhist prayers and the Medicine Buddha mantra, as well as some quiet meditation and guided motivational contemplation. All are welcome, no background required. Arrive early enough to get yourself settled. 9:30-10:45 a.m. Land of Medicine Buddha, 5800 Prescott Road, Soquel. 462-8383. Donation.

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SUNDAY 12/28 TOY TRAINS AT THE MAH Join the Museum of Art & History on the final days of their toy train exhibit—take a peek at their rotating cavalcade of operating toy trains from as far back as the 1920s.

Locomotive enthusiasts can watch a standard-gauge steam engine from the ’20s start up with headlights flashing, drive wheels spinning, smoke flowing from the smokestack and the classic whistle cutting through the crisp winter air. Toy trains aren’t just for kids—bring the whole family for fun that spans generations.

Info: 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Dec.19-28, Museum of Art & History, 705 Front St., Santa Cruz.

429-1964.

MEDITATIONS ON SACRED ART Iris’s open meditations: Iris Irina Silva guides you into the art historical, the symbolic and transcendental, on art works such as "the birth of venus" by Sandro Botticelli, and many other great sacred art works. Every last Sunday of the month. 7 p.m. Elemental Art Studio-128, Tannery Arts Center, Santa Cruz. elementalartstudio@gmail. com. Free, donations welcome.

RHYTHM & MOTION DANCE WORKOUT CLASS High-energy dance-based workout that incorporates a dynamic blend of movement and music. Anyone can dance.

9-10:15 a.m. Motion Pacific, 131 Front St, Santa Cruz. 457-1616. First class free.

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SALSA FOOTWORK AND WORKOUT You’ll learn style and technique in a welcoming environment - no partners needed.

Drop-ins are welcome to our beginner and intermediate salsa suelta classes every week. 9–10 a.m. The Tannery, 1060 River St., Santa Cruz. 818-1834. www.

BailamosSalsaRueda.com. $7/$5.

NAR-ANON FAMILY GROUPS: SANTA CRUZ Members share their experiences, strengths and hopes at weekly meetings. www.naranoncalifornia.org/norcal. 6:30-8 p.m. Santa Cruz Sutter Hospital, Sutter Room, 2900 Chanticleer Ave., Soquel.

Helpline: 291-5099. Free.

SERENITY FIRST: PAGANS IN RECOVERY Weekly meeting with a Pagan flair; guests free to discuss their spiritual paths, including nature-based and goddess-centered. All 12-step programs welcome. 7-8 p.m. Epic Adventure Games, 222 Mt. Hermon Road, Ste. A, Scotts Valley. 336-8591. Donations accepted.

EATING DISORDER RECOVERY SUPPORT GROUP Free eating disorder recovery support group. For meal support, please come at noon. This is a supportive environment to connect with other people working toward recovery. 1-2:30 p.m. The Lotus Collaborative, 701 Mission St.,

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INSPIRATIONAL MEDITATION SERVICE Join the Santa Cruz SRF Meditation Group for Sunday morning Inspirational Service.

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While most employees get the day off, the post office is closed, and many businesses celebrate the holiday, Christmas is not everybody’s celebration. It’s easy to forget that other religions have different traditions and festivities, and that’s why Sangha Shantivanam of Santa Cruz is offering an interfaith vigil for peace—to promote sharing and understanding between various spiritual traditions. The bi-weekly meetings include Sanskrit chants, psalms, dharma, meditation, readings from Universal Wisdom, and Christian traditions. After all, Christmas isn’t only about Santa or the presents, it’s also about coming together and sharing experiences.

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MONDAY 12/29 CLASSES ZUMBA GOLD Low-impact dance/exercise class designed to help you party at your own pace. With Latin rhythms (salsa, merengue, cumbia, reggaeton) and other world beats. 5-5:55 p.m. The 418 Project, 418 Front St., Santa Cruz. $10/$9. Free first class—mention Good Times.

LOCAL TOASTMASTERS CLUB SEEKS MEMBERS The club strives to improve members' public speaking and leadership skills in a supportive environment. Guests welcome. Meets Mondays. Noon–1 p.m.

Goodwill Conference Room, 350 Encinal St., Santa Cruz. 440-9835; tvrein@gmail. com. $50.

MUSIC THE INCITERS, HARRY AND THE HITMEN Opening night of Harry & the Hitmen's 2014 NYE run at The Crepe Place.

With late night set by Santa Cruz soul sensations, The Inciters. All ages show in the back room. $10 at door/ ticketweb. com. 9–Midnight. The Crepe Place, 1134 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz.

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MONDAY DROP-IN MEDITATION Led by Venerable Yangchen and Venerable Gyalten basic meditation instruction and practice.

One session of mindfulness meditation, followed by guided reflection meditation.

5:30-6:30 p.m. Land of Medicine Buddha, 5800 Prescott Road, Soquel. 462-8383.

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TUESDAY 12/30 ARTS SOULCOLLAGE Come and try this wonderful and easy art-based collage method to build and create your own tarot collage deck of cards.

Every Tuesday. 7-9 p.m. Elemental Art Studio-128, Tannery Arts Center, 1050 River St., Santa Cruz. $10 all included.

RSVP Iris 212-1398.

CLASSES BATERIA SAMBA CRUZ Come be part of Brazil's drum and percussion powerhouse: the bateria! As an ensemble we explore Rio style samba, samba-afro, sambareggae, and more. All levels welcome.

Some instruments provided. 6-7 p.m. The Tannery WDC, 1060 River St., Santa Cruz.

435-6813. $7.

INT. WEST COAST SWING W/CHUCK AND PAT Must be able to dance. Beg levels 1 and 2. Expand your West Coast Swing through the use of extensions and contractions. 8-9 p.m. Santa Cruz Market St. Theater, 222 Market St., Santa Cruz.

Chuck 479-4826 or chuck@gonnadance. com $9 drop-in.

GROUPS NAR-ANON FAMILY GROUPS: APTOS “Lighting the Way,” a candlelight meeting.

Park and enter church in back parking lot.

7-8:30 p.m. Aptos Christian Fellowship, 7200 Freedom Blvd., Aptos. Helpline: 2915099. Free.

BINGO Every Tuesday. Public welcome.

Proceeds benefit MCSC. 1-3:30 p.m.

Mid-County Senior Center, 829 Bay Ave., Capitola. 476-4711. www.midcountyseniorcenter.com. $8 donation.

TURNON SANTA CRUZ Get turned on with fun, edgy communication games, real connection and deeper intimacy. Meet new people, explore community and connect through vulnerability. 7:30-9 p.m. 215 River St., Santa Cruz. 239-8215. $10.

MUSIC DANJUMA ADAMU, MASTER OF AFROBEAT Co-founder of two Bay Area Afrobeat bands, Danjuma has played and recorded with Hugh Masekela, King Sunny Ade, Fela Kuti Anikulapo, Zulu Spear and other greats. Afrobeat is a combination of traditional West African Yoruba music, jazz, funk, chanted vocals, percussion, and vocal styles. 6–9 p.m.

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7 COME 11, HARRY & THE HITMEN Night two of Harry & the Hitmen’s 2014 NYE run at The Crepe Place. With local legends 7 Come 11. All ages show in the back room. $10 at the door/ ticketweb.com. 9 p.m.– Midnight. 1134 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz.

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LOCAL BAND HARRY AND THE HITMEN

There are a lot of retro soul bands that troll record stores for old, obscure soul gems to cover. Harry and the Hitmen do a little of that, but mostly they stick to the popular, crowd-pleasing Motown classics. They distinguish themselves in a completely different way; by adding a little jam-band flair.

“I think we’re all experimental rockers at heart. We all have a little more background in that—at least when the band started,” says drummer Harry Murphy.“We didn’t want to just cover the songs, because it’s hard enough to do those songs justice, like an Otis Redding or Diana Ross. That was definitely the idea of experimenting and improvising with each other.”

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The band stays true to the essence of these popular tunes with some minor alterations, like with the harmonies or tempo. Where they really depart is at the end of the song—those can turn into full-on jam sessions, and their other influences like King Crimson and the Grateful Dead come into play.

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They also write original tunes. Their originals though are pure retro-soul-style tunes, not jams. In fact, they are much less likely to jam out on one of their originals than on a popular old soul cover.

“We really want to write a hit, where all the songs sound like hit songs, a little more than a psychedelic jammy record—we want poppy, danceable soul songs,” Murphy says. “We’re trying to get the songs to where we feel good about them. Once we get more comfortable we can always add some more of those [jam] sections.”

There is an album of originals in the works.

They haven’t had a chance to go in the studio and record them yet, but they will definitely play a lot of the songs at their New Year’s Eve dance party. AARON CARNES INFO: 9 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 31.

Crepe Place, 1134 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz. $20. 429-6994.

BEN FLOCKS

FRIDAY 12/26 POP/SOUL

MICHAEL TURNER & COMPANY Led by keyboardist/vocalist/multiinstrumentalist Michael Turner, who performs with numerous Bay Area bands, Michael Turner and Company play soul, blues, funk, R&B, jazz, gospel and more. Based in Palo Alto, the band is a bit of a chameleon, able to shift styles and sounds to fit a mood or particular venue. For this performance at Coasters, I'm thinking there's probably going to be a lot of sing-along hits and dance-along grooves in the vein of Prince, Stevie Wonder and B.B. King. CAT JOHNSON INFO: 9 p.m. Coasters Bar & Grill, 115 Cliff St., Santa Cruz. Free. 426-3324.

TRIBUTE

KILLER QUEENS The day after Christmas can either be a letdown or a relief, depending on your perspective. Either way, there's generally not a lot going on—unless you're the Killer Queens. A tribute to rock and roll royalty Queen, this Bay Area band takes no shortcuts raising the spirit of Freddie Mercury and

company. From the instruments to the outfits, lights and more, the Killer Queens pay respect to the band that brought us too many hits to mention.

Oh, and did I mention that it's an allfemale act? So there’s that, too. Also on the bill, David Bowie tribute band the Jean Genies. CJ

in New York, and as part of Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Jazz for Young People. BRIAN PALMER

INFO: 8 p.m. Don Quixote’s, 6275 Hwy. 9, Felton. $10. 603-2294.

KEAK DA SNEAK

SATURDAY 12/27 JAZZ

THE BEN FLOCKS BAND Santa Cruz-born jazz saxophonist Ben Flocks is doing Santa Cruz proud. He has electrified concertgoers with his performances at the Monterey and Bern jazz festivals, among others, and played with Joshua Redman, as well as the legendary Dave Brubeck (as a Brubeck Institute Fellow). Not bad for someone who just released his debut album, Battle Mountain, in February. Flocks’ music spans a variety of genres, including jazz, folk, Americana and blues, and when he isn’t sharing his music with audiences, he serves on faculty at Stanford Jazz, the Calhoun School

INFO: 9 p.m. Crepe Place, 1134 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz. $8. 429-6994.

HIP-HOP

Hyphy gets written off by rap snobs because, to some degree, the rap subgenre got oversaturated in the late ’90s, and was defined by gritty, pounding club beats. But like any style, it produces both good and bad music. Oakland rapper Keak Da Sneak does hyphy right—and even after it went out of style, he kept doing it. Not only did he coin the phrase in 1994, but his 2005 track “Super Hyphy” is the anthem the genre deserved back in the day. He’s also known for his gruff voice and his odd rhythms; he sounds like he’s practically stumbling over his words, but somehow he pulls them together at the last second. Jacka, Husalah and Traxamillion open the show. AARON CARNES INFO: 9 p.m. Catalyst, 1011 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz. $20. 429-4135.

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B-SIDE PLAYERS

WORLD/DANCE

B-SIDE PLAYERS

INFO: 9 p.m. Moe’s Alley, 1535 Commercial Way, Santa Cruz. $15/adv, $20/door. 479-1854.

ROCK N ROLL

BILLY MARTINI SHOW Billy Martini is the antidote to every pretentious rocker you’ve ever seen.

There’s a reason it’s the Billy Martini Show, and not the Billy Martini Band— his concerts feature costume changes, backup dancers and lots of rock. While he doesn’t take himself seriously, he has the utmost respect for the music, and his set has a lot of memorable ’70s covers and power-pop originals. AC INFO: 9:30 p.m. Crow’s Nest, 2218 East Cliff, Santa Cruz. $7. 476-4560

TRIBUTE

WHITE ALBUM ENSEMBLE One of the most impressive Beatles cover bands in existence, the ensemble will be presenting unique shows on back-to-back nights. On Saturday, “Unplugged and Eclectric” will showcase the band’s take on classic Beatles tunes, as well as songs from Beatles’ members’ solo records.

Sunday will focus on the “Rooftop Concert.” Marking the band’s last live performance, most of the night’s songs will be from their last two records.

With horns, strings and guest vocals from Tammi Brown adding extra spice, these concerts are sure to be crowdpleasers. BP

Time” which is a high-energy, goofy, psych-rock jam that lyrically describes a feeling of perpetual paranoia. This is their music in a nutshell. They mix surf, punk, bubblegum, psychedelia and spacedout vocals, and polish it off with a bit more reality than expected. They’re still a young band—as in, still too young to buy booze—and show major promise. AC INFO: 9 p.m. Crepe Place, 1134 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz. $8. 429-6994.

MONDAY 12/29 JAZZ

INFO: 9 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 27.

Catalyst, 1011 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz. $10/adv, $14/door. 423-1338.

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IN THE QUEUE REV. LOVE JONES & THE SINNERS

Local rock and groove outfit. Saturday at the Corner Pocket

LEBOEUF & FERBER BROTHERS

FOREVERLAND

THEM TRAVELIN’ BIRDS

BOBBY T AND THE SLACKERS

The LeBoeuf Brothers got their musical start in Santa Cruz, then left for New York, where they continue to thrive. On Monday, Pascal on piano and Remy on alto sax join forces with Alan Ferber, who Down Beat magazine called one of the leading trombonists of his generation, his twin brother and drummer Mark Ferber, and Noah Garabedian on bass. CJ

Last year, this L.A. garage-rock quartet released the single, “I Got

INFO: 7:30 p.m. Don Quixote’s, 6275 Hwy. 9, Felton. $12/adv, $15/door. 603-2294.

INFO: 8 p.m. Rio Theatre, 1205 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz. $26.25/gen, $42/gold. 427-2227.

SUNDAY 12/28 GARAGE-ROCK

Celebrated 14-piece Michael Jackson tribute band. Saturday at Don Quixote’s “Punkgrass” duo out of Oakland.

Sunday at Bocci’s Cellar.

PEPPINO D’AGOSTINO

Master of the acoustic guitar. Sunday at Don Quixote’s JOE SHARINO BAND

Purveyors of pop, rock, jazz and more perform on New Year’s Eve Eve. Tuesday at Cocoanut Grove.

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For the past 20 years, the B-Side Players have been making music that hits hard sonically and lyrically.

The nine-piece band has earned a reputation for being thoughtprovoking while still danceable, and their style is a blended smoothie of sounds encompassing rock, jazz, Cumbia, funk, reggae and hip-hop, just to name a few. The 10-time San Diego Music Award-winning group’s most recent album is 2012’s Revolutionize. BP

SAT-SUN 12/27 & 12/28

Described as the next best thing to Johnny Cash, Cash’d Out is a tribute band that pays respects to one of the greats of American music. How good are these guys? The band made Cash’s daughter Cindy cry and offer up a necklace with Johnny's hair in a glass locket; Cash’s one-time producer Lou Robin claimed that if he closed his eyes it was like going back in time; and they are the only Cash tribute band endorsed on the official Johnny Cash website. Channeling the grit and beauty of classic Cash, Cash’d Out is perhaps the closest thing we’re going to get to the J.C. experience now that the Man in Black himself has moved on. CAT JOHNSON

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Travelin’ Birds Birds Them Travelin’

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he true-crime drama Foxcatcher begins with a brief but telling montage of homemovie footage. An elegant woman on horseback and her child on a pony are getting ready to join a fox hunt on a massive estate. The hunting party is attended by so many servants (including one to release the fox), we might be glimpsing a scene from the High Victorian era, except for the mid-20th Century clothing. At the end, we see a horse being led back to the stables, with the legend “Foxcatcher Farm” emblazoned on his blanket.

Immediately, the audience understands that the film’s title references not only a specific place, but the idea of the idle rich at play. It’s an excellent use of visual shorthand

that director Bennett Miller should have employed more often throughout his film. Foxcatcher is a thoughtful and thought-provoking drama of money and privilege, severe delusions of grandeur, and a murder that rocked the world of professional wrestling.

But too often Miller’s slow-moving narrative threatens to sink under its own sense of gravitas.

Fortunately, the film is shored up by three outstanding performances.

Channing Tatum and Mark Ruffalo are both terrific as brothers and Olympic wrestling champions Mark Schultz and Dave Schultz. And Steve Carell undergoes an extreme physical, as well as image makeover in the pivotal role of John du Pont, scion of “America’s wealthiest family,” and current

proprietor of the Foxcatcher estate, who improbably and inextricably inserts himself into the lives, careers, and destiny of the Schultz brothers.

Scripted by E. Max Frye and Dan Futterman, the story begins in 1987.

Mark Schultz (Tatum), a gold-medalist in the 1984 Olympics, ekes a living out of minimal personal appearances while working with his older brother, Dave (Ruffalo), also a gold-medalist in ’84, who is Mark’s coach and training partner. Loner Mark has always lived in the shadow of outgoing family man Dave, so Mark is stunned when he’s the one invited to the grand Pennsylvania estate of John du Pont (Carell).

Having built a deluxe gym on his property, John wants to sponsor a champion wrestler for the ’88 games

in Seoul, and Mark is thrilled to be chosen. But the prince isn’t all he seems in this Cinderella tale. John is revealed to be a coke-snorting misfit who’s never had a friend nor any intimate relationships, and is still acting out against his domineering mother. The wrestling team that Mark assembles gives John the illusion of male camaraderie, along with the delusion that he is their coach, father-figure, and mentor. His solution to any problem is to throw money at it, which is how he finally persuades Dave to uproot his family and join Team Foxcatcher.

Not knowing the details of the murder case going in, I was impressed with the way Miller and his writers set up the dynamic of tension, unrequited fantasy, and power in the strained, complex relationship between these three men. Anything might happen as things simmer to a boil. Any one of them might be a victim. Any one of them at any given moment might be driven to kill.

But even as Miller amps up the creepiness and our sense of dread, his storytelling can be ponderous. There are way too many shots of someone— most often John—simply gazing into space, evidently meant to suggest an inner turmoil that we already know exists. Miller’s penchant for blackouts between some scenes (they seem to last for a minute apiece), stops the action dead in its tracks, slowing things down even more.

Miller didn’t have this problem in his last sports movie, the fun, frisky Moneyball. This time out, he seems overly conscious of making an American tragedy, as if funereal pacing were the only way to show respect for the story. But the film often feels overwhelmed by its sense of self-importance.

Still, the actors save the day. Ruffalo contributes the film’s only warmth, and Carell’s portrait of repressed arrogance is chilling. But most impressive is Tatum; his hooded eyes, lantern-jaw and stoic jock demeanor provide an often heartbreaking outsider’s viewpoint into the rarefied realm of Foxcatcher.

FOXCATCHER *** (out of four) With Channing Tatum, Steve Carell, and Mark Ruffalo. Written by Dan Futterman and E. Max Frye. Directed by Bennett Miller. A Sony Classics release. Rated R. 134 minutes.

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Their argument lasts through exile and guerrilla warfare, up until the great waves at the Red Sea. Joel Edgertonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ramses comes out as a ruler in full, a victim of both history and an unthinkable and frightening entity. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I Am,â&#x20AC;? as he calls himself, is portrayed as a cross little boy called Malakâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;perhaps a swipe from the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Balokâ&#x20AC;? episode of Star Trek?

Bale handles the role of Moses with satisfying, commanding style.

Edgerton is an Australian actor who has already been in a lot of films, a minority of which were good. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the only reason the actor recalls Richard Burton; the resemblance increases after Pharaoh gets scars from Jehovahâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s boil attack. His resolve seems brave in the face of the horror-plagues, up to the last and most vicious one. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d think the girl-children got killed instead; this is one of the most female-free movies in a year that gave actresses so very little. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s often not a sane movie, but the wit and opinion in it make something like Noah look as precooked as Veggie Tales.

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tâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a Biblical epic done the George Bernard Shaw wayâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;throw the agnostics a bone, and suggest that religious zealots are a threat to an orderly functioning society. Exodus: Gods and Kings is a rich, gilded, crisply digitalized pagan spectacle in sharp 3D. Haters are blind to the humor, which was far thinner in Cecil B. DeMilleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Egypt. Here: a sculptor fretting at the model for Ramesesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; proposed statue (â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is â&#x20AC;Ś tallâ&#x20AC;?). Note the sportscasterly way the old Pharaoh (John Turturro!) asks Christian Baleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Moses for a description of a battle that didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t go as planned: â&#x20AC;&#x153;What happened out there?â&#x20AC;? A soothsayer (Ewen Bremner) has a plausible explanation of the plagues, in a scene deliberately built to make us recall the witchexpert in Monty Python and the Holy Grail. Someone should have asked: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Who are you, so wise in the ways of science?â&#x20AC;?

No bulrushesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;â&#x20AC;&#x153;itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not even that good a story,â&#x20AC;? Moses says, when he learns it. Director Ridley Scott commences in mid-wartime planning against the Hittites, showing us the complex fraternal relation between Moses and his heirapparent foster brother Ramses.

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ANNIE The delightful Quvenzhane Wallis (last seen in Beasts of the Southern Wild) takes on the iconic role of the beloved orphan heroine of comic book page and stage in this updated revamp of the popular musical. Jamie Foxx co-stars as the Daddy Warbucks guardian, here a politician who adopts the orphan in hopes it will improve his election chances. Rose Byrne, Cameron Diaz, and Bobby Cannavale have featured roles. Will Gluck directs.

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THE GAMBLER Mark Wahlberg stars as a mild-mannered English professor by day and a high-stakes gambler after hours who pits his gangster creditor against the owner of a gambling ring in a risky gamble for a second chance. Jessica Lange, Brie Larson, and John Goodman costar for director Rupert Wyatt in this update of the vintage James Caan movie. (R) Starts Christmas Day. THE IMITATION GAME Benedict Cumberbatch stars as Alan Turing, the troubled cipher genius who built the first computer to break the Nazi's Enigma code during World War II. Keira Knightley, Matthew Goode, and Charles Dance co-star for director Morten Tyldum. (PG-13) 114 minutes.

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UNBROKEN Angelina Jolie directs this World War II drama that follows the true story of Louis Zamperini from American distance runner at the 1936 Olympics, to Air Force captain shot down over the Pacific, to survivor in a brutal Japanese POW camp. Jack O’Connell stars, with Domhnall Gleeson, Garrett Hedlund, Finn Wittrock, and Japanese actor Miyavi in supporting roles. (PG-13) 137 minutes. Starts Christmas Day.

BIRDMAN or THE UNEXPECTED VIRTUE OF IGNORANCE Michael Keaton is inspired casting for this black comedy about a movie actor, once famed for playing an onscreen superhero called Birdman, trying to reinvent his career and himself by mounting a serious Broadway play. Filmmaker Alejandro G. Iñárritu delivers dark, but often scathingly funny observations on pop culture, celebrity, and priorities, but with plenty of nifty style. Fine performances, especially from Edward Norton, Emma Stone, Amy Ryan, and Keaton himself.

(R) 119 minutes. (***)—Lisa Jensen.

EXODUS: GODS AND KINGS Ridley Scott gets Biblical with this 2 1/2-hour epic retelling of the tale of Moses rebelling against the Pharaoh to lead his enslaved people out of Egypt. Christian Bale is Moses and Joel Edgerton is Ramses. Aaron Paul, Sigourney Weaver, and Ben Kingsley co-star. (PG-13) 150 minutes.

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(R) 134 minutes. (***)—Lisa Jensen THE HOBBIT: THE BATTLE OF FIVE ARMIES Bilbo, Gandalf and their allies return for the final installment of

RISK TAKERS Mark Wahlberg and Brie Larson star in Rupert Wyatt’s ‘The Gambler.’

Peter Jackson’s trilogy, in which the intrepid company battles the fearsome dragon, Smaug, to save Middle Earth.

Martin Freeman, Ian McKellen, Richard Armitage, Luke Evans, Orlando Bloom, and Cate Blanchett head the cast, with Benedict Cumberbatch returning as the voice of Smaug. (PG-13) 144 minutes.

to find another habitable planet for the human race. Lengthy sequences of hardware lumbering through space slow things down, but the prickly human element keeps us involved. The science of space/time travel may be more trouble than its worth, but it’s still a voyage worth taking. Rated R. 169 minutes. (***)—Lisa Jensen.

THE HOMESMAN Tommy Lee Jones directs this western drama in which he co-stars as a bedraggled drifter roped into helping a toughminded frontierswoman (Hilary Swank) transport three half-addled pioneer women across the brutal, dangerous Nebraska Territories to sanctuary in the east. Mamie Gummer, Miranda Otto, and Meryl Streep co-star. (R) 122 minutes.

NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM: SECRETS OF THE TOMB Ben Stiller returns for the third and final installment of the series in which he stars as museum guard, Larry, on a one-night, global museum-hopping quest to save the magic that allows all the exhibits to come to life after hours.

Robin Williams (in his last on-camera role), Owen Wilson, Dan Stevens, Rebel Wilson, and Ben Kingsley lead the cast. Shawn Levy once again directs. (PG) 97 minutes.

THE HUNGER GAMES: MOCKINGJAY PART 1 Jennifer Lawrence returns again as Katniss Everdeen—along with most of the original cast—in this first installment of the third and last book in Suzanne Collins’ dystopian futurist sci-fi series.

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INTERSTELLAR Christopher Nolan’s speculative fiction epic begins in a too-near future where climate change is eroding Earth’s resources. Matthew McConaughey plays an engineer/exastronaut who joins a team of explorers flying through a wormhole on a quest

WILD The journey of a thousand miles begins with the first step. But the years of turmoil leading up to that step are as compelling as the journey itself in JeanMarc Vallée’s screen adaptation of the bestselling memoir by Cheryl Strayed about one novice hiker’s quest for redemption on the Pacific Crest Trail.

While the woman vs. wilderness motif provides visual engagement (with the inexhaustible Reese Witherspoon as Strayed), the backstory featuring the great Laura Dern as Strayed’s mother gives the film scope and resonance. (R) 115 minutes. (***)—Lisa Jensen.

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THE THEORY OF EVERYTHING The image of science icon Stephen Hawking slouched in his motorized wheelchair, communicating through his robotic voice synthesizer, is so wellknown, it’s difficult to imagine him any other way. But that changes with this smart, funny, and tender biographical drama from director James Marsh.

Beginning with Hawking as a vigorous young grad student at Cambridge, it tells the enduring love story of Hawking and his first wife, Jane. Oscars may loom for the exceptional performances

by Eddie Redmayne and Felicity Jones in a film that celebrates tenacity—in life, love, and ideas. (PG-13) 123 minutes. (****)—Lisa Jensen.

TOP FIVE Chris Rock wrote and directed this pop culture satire in which he stars as a stand-up comedianturned-movie star who, in a moment of madness, agrees to his fiancée’s idea to document their wedding plans for her reality TV show. Rosario Dawson, Gabrielle Union, Cedric the Entertainer, and Tracy Morgan co-star. (R) WILD Reviewed this issue. (R) 115 minutes. (***)—Lisa Jensen.

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INTO THE WOODS While this musical fairy tale mash up from composer Stephen Sondheim and scriptwriter James Lapine wowed Broadway in 1987, it's taken almost 30 years to get to the big screen.

But now, at last, the timing seems to be right. Rob Marshall (Chicago; Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides) directs an all-star cast that includes Meryl Streep (as the Witch) Anna Kendrick, Emily Blunt, Chris Pine, and Johnny Depp (as the Wolf). (PG) 125 minutes.

Starts Christmas Day.

BIG HERO 6 The folks at Disney adapt the Marvel comic book series into an animated family adventure about a child prodigy, his giant, inflatable robot pal, and the eccentric friends he transforms into a band of high-tech superheroes to save their city. Scott Adsit and Ryan Potter head the voice cast, with guest voices provided by Damon Wayans Jr., Genesis Rodriguez, James Cromwell, and Maya Rudolph. Don Hall and Chris Williams co-direct. (PG) 108 minutes.

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KING BISCUIT Almond biscotti from Companion Bakeshop was among the year’s top delectables.

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Best Bites of 2014 A look back at the year in good taste

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e all have our “can’t live without ’em” culinary items. You know, that favorite juice or snack food that gets you through all sorts of low blood sugar moments. Well, here’s my personal list of go-to items that have powered my home cookery and added a sparkle to the table, week in and week out, during 2014. In no particular order: Patak’s Hot Mango Chutney tops our list once again. This brilliant blend of fruit, spices, vinegar, and something hot, has endless uses. We need it—need it!—on pork chops and with cheese

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platters. It is the secret ingredient in homemade vinaigrettes. This chutney can dress up almost any item in your kitchen, with the exception of seafood. Do not go into the New Year without a jar of this user-friendly chutney. It will make you look like the second coming of Julia Child.

Gerolsteiner mineral water, because it has a crisp, minerally, very light bicarbonate of soda and magnesium flavor that makes it an exceptional sparkling water. We like to mix it with lemonade or cranberry juice, or drink it all by itself. The Kevita Lemon Cayenne probiotic drink has earned a place in our pantheon

of must-have liquids, as well, for its remarkably clean, addictive flavor, not to mention the goodfor-you factor. Almond biscotti from Companion Bakeshop combine those crucial biscotti elements of crisp exterior and chewy, yielding interior. These are exceptional biscotti worth stopping by for on a daily basis. From Shopper’s Corner comes Edmond Fallot Green Peppercorn Dijon mustard, which marries the best of Dijon mustard (made not with vinegar, but with the pressing of unripe grapes, verjus) with the playful edginess of green peppercorns. Also from Shopper’s comes our absolute

favorite butter—Somerdale English butter—balancing ultra creaminess and saltiness. It beats out all the other imports as far as I’m concerned. This butter is great on toast topped with Hero Sour Cherry jam, a jam we cannot live without.

Tart and barely sweet, bearing a rich, deep sour cherry flavor. OMG. I am hopelessly devoted to the peerless distillation from the Orkney Islands—Highland Park single malt whisky—which now occupies the sacred spot in our liqueur cabinet shrine. Perfumed by peat smokiness, honey, heather, and the mythic vibes of the very far northern Scottish islands, Highland Park is what single malt is all about. (With apologies to the excellent Talisker and the eccentric Laphroaig.) Milton multi-grain crackers are required in our larder, along with the “bar mix” from Shopper’s. These are our favorite pre-dinner snacks, or appetizer treats along with a glass of wine. The small one-inch square Milton’s are my current faves, but the large round crackers are the best platform for Basque sheep cheese or young Mahon. The Rue sandwich from Kelly’s has formed the center of many a quick lunch.

Excellent chewy baguette with an interior of butter, mustard, ham and cheese. What’s not to like?

Reliably tasty and easy to eat. For those last-minute dinners (when you cannot, or will not, cook) I run over to Gayle’s and grab a house meatloaf and mashed potatoes dinner that tastes wonderful enough to rival homemade. Other items of frequent use that we love include Flat pretzels, and line-caught tuna, which we combine with white cannellini beans and some tomatoes to makes an authentic “Roman-style” dinner.

Cucina povera that can’t be beat.

And my new favorite is actually a rediscovery from childhood days.

Thomas’ English Muffins. Yes I know, these babies have no redeeming nutritional value. But add some of that English butter and sour cherry jam to a toasted English muffin, and you’re happy. As in Happy New Year!

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Ever since a group of about a dozen wineries got together and formed Surf City Vintners (SCV), the place has been a hive of activity, and a wine-tasting mecca. Adding to the mix is the lively Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing beer companyâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; making Swift Street Courtyard a perfect spot for a glass of wine or a pitcher of ale.

Vino Tabi, one of the wineries belonging to the SCV group, is an upbeat place to visit, run by accomplished winemaker Katie Fox, who is always happy to share her knowledge of wine.

On a recent trip to the SCV, I stopped at Vino Tabi for a tasting and picked up a beautiful 2012 Syrah ($28) with enticing, earthy aromas of raisin and coffee.

Robust flavors of roasted black plum, bakerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s chocolate and tart cherry are followed by a finish of white pepper and chocolate in this elegant, easy-drinking wine.

The intense fruit of Syrah pairs well with meats like grilled pork and lamb, all kinds of cheese, and appetizers.

Many of you will see wines from Australia called Shiraz, which is another name for Syrah. I well remember tasting wines in the famous Barossa Valley, just north of Adelaide, and spending quite a bit of time at Penfolds (a major exporter of Aussie wines to the United States) trying their Shiraz.

Coming up on Fridays and Saturdays in January at Vino Tabi are a bunch of music eventsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;a great opportunity to try other Vino Tabi wines, such as their Pinot Noir and Chardonnay (wine tasting fee is $5 or you can get this 2012 Syrah by the glass for $8), and listen to accomplished musicians at the same time.

Fox also specializes in custommade wines, including personalized labeling for you or your customers.

You can also book a private event in Vino Tabiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tasting room. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a fantastic place to hold a party.

Vino Tabi Winery, 334 Ingalls St., Santa Cruz, 426-1809. Vino-tabi-wine.com.

COSTA RICA FOOD TOUR I recently returned from a trip to Panama and Costa Rica. Although Costa Rica is not known for gourmet dining, I love the simplicity of the countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s typical cuisine, especially plantains, black beans and riceâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;and the special sour cream/custard they make called natilla. At Assembly a couple of weeks ago, I ran into Stephany Buswell, pastry arts instructor at the International Culinary Center of California. As we got to talking about coffee plantations and cacao beans in Costa Rica, Buswell informed me that she is leading a food tour in Costa Rica next year called Cacao Beans and Chocolateâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;with a max of 14 people.

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BRING IN 2015 with FRIENDS! New Year’s Eve Specials UP AND ATON Luke Aton has met the real Betty of Betty’s Burgers.

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uke Aton, a supervisor at Betty’s Eat Inn on Pacific Avenue, moved to Santa Cruz from the Midwest in 2011 and found a job right away. We sat down with with Aton, now a supervisor, to talk burgers.

How long have you been here?

LUKE ATON: I’ve been here almost four years, originally from Wisconsin. I’ve been busing, serving, bartending, since 17.

Do you have a favorite burger?

The Mad Mex here is amazing.

Homemade guacamole, spicy pepper jack cheese. We’ve got a chipotle mayonnaise we put on the burger— really popular.

Do people ever comment on the sexual themes in the menu items and descriptions?

They very much do. It’s funny, and we

Have you met Betty yet?

I have. She interviewed me. She hired me because I’m in a band, which is great, because anyone who’s a fan of music, I’m a fan of. I’m in a couple of bands around town—Jolly Llamas, Snakeskin Heart.

Huh, I always assumed Betty was just a fake person, a play off Bette Davis Oh no. She’s not really around, but she, I think, lives in San Francisco.

Laurie and Juan Vallador run the company. But she was here at the very beginning, when they opened here. So, it was nice to meet her, because she’s not around for a lot of hiring right now. Which is awesome—she’s been able to retire and do her thing.

What’s your take on Aaron Rodgers’ season?

Definitely MVP of the year. He’s fascinating to watch: tightest spiral in the league, best decision-making.

He can do it with his feet, outside the pocket. Unbelievable, man.

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Oh, I remember you. I came in your first week. My friend and I were asking, ‘Who finds a job immediately after moving here?’

Yeah, I came a month beforehand, because I knew I wanted to be here.

I put resumes all around town, every restaurant. I handed out 100. And I got a call back the first morning, and I’ve been here since.

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3 RISA’S STARS BY RISA D’ANGELES Wednesday is Christmas Eve, Hanukkah ends and the Moon is in Aquarius, calling for the new world to take shape at midnight. Thursday morning, the sun, at the Tropic of Capricorn, begins moving northward. The desire currents are stilled. A great benediction of spiritual force (Capricorn’s Rays 1, 3, 7) streams into Earth. Temple bells ring out. The heavens bend low; the Earth is lifted up to the Light.

Angels and Archangels chant, “On Earth, peace, goodwill to all.” As these forces stream into the Earth they assume long swirling lines of light, in the likeness of the Madonna and Child. The holy child is born. Let our hearts be “impressed” with and hold this picture, especially because Christmas may be difficult this year.

Christmas Day is void of course moon (v/c moon), which means we may feel somewhat disconnected from one another. It’s difficult to connect in a v/c moon. Try anyway. Mercury joins Pluto in Capricorn. Uh oh … we don’t bring up

the past containing any dark and difficult issues. We are to attempt new ways of communicating— expressing aspirations and love for one another, replacing wounding, sadness, lostness, and hurts of the past. Play soothing music, pray together, have the intention for peace, harmony and goodwill. Don’t be surprised if things feel out of control and/or arguments arise.

We remember, before a new harmony emerges, chaos and crisis come first to clear the air. We are to be the harmonizers.

Christmas evening is more harmonious, less difficult, more of what Christmas should be— radiations of love, sharing, kindness, compassion and care. Sunday, Feast Day of the Holy Family, is surprising. Wednesday is New Year’s Eve, the last day of 2014. Taurus moon, a stabilizing energy, ushers in the New Year. Happy New Year, everyone! Peace to everyone. Let us realize we are gifts radiating diamond light to one another.

Living sacrificial flames!

ARIES Mar21–Apr20

LIBRA Sep23–Oct22

You are the light of life itself; a dim point of light found at the center of life. This light is faint and flickering. Your light is the “searchlight of the Logos (God)” seeking in form and matter where to anchor itself and used for divinity’s expression. You receive and distribute Rays 1 and 7, spirit entering matter, creating form, rhythm, ritual and the new archetypes.

You are the light that moves to rest. You oscillate here, there, everywhere until balance is achieved. You imbalance all things so the next, higher level of balance is achieved. Your light moves up and down, side by side, forming a cardinal (initiating) cross of intention. You are beauty, the hidden aspect in the tree of life. You are Ray 3, divine intelligence.

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SCORPIO Oct23–Nov21

You are the penetrating light on the path; a beam of light, streaming forth from a point in Aries. You reveal areas of light (information) control. From the Pleiades, orange Aldebaran and blue-white Alcyone, the star around which our sun circles, you bring to Earth the light of the mind.

You are the Buddha, Ray 4, harmony through conflict (mostly harmony).

Interestingly and oh so hidden (you think!), you are the light of day where three lights meet; 1) the light of form, 2) the light of the soul, and, 3) the light of life itself. They meet, blend and rise up. You are the Ray of Humanity, Ray 4, harmony through conflict. You struggle, moving from darkness to light to immortality. You are Hercules in battle triumphant.

GEMINI May22–June20

SAGITTARIUS Nov22–Dec20

You are the “light of interplay,” revealing a line of light beams uncovering all that opposes and polarises, and dual in form and matter. You reveal, hidden so well (a code), the relationship between spirit and form. You become the conscious light of that relationship. You are Ray 2, love/wisdom from sirius.

You (professor) are a beam of directed, focused light revealing a greater light ahead (Capricorn, the supernal light on the mountain top). You illumine for all the path to the center of the light (the purpose of your wanderings). Complex, you are Rays, 4, 5, and 6. You see the goals, reach them, and see the next. Reading all signs above, what do your rays signify?

CANCER Jun21–Jul20

CAPRICORN Dec21–Jan20

You are the nurturing light (hidden under your shell) within form and matter. Substance itself is diffused light, the “dark and hidden light of matter” (to be discovered).

The light of matter awaits the stimulation from the Soul’s light. You, harbinger of love, are Rays 3 and 7, the mind of God anchored in form and matter. You’re the Mother.

You are the light of initiation, clearing the way to the mountaintop, transforming from crocodile (Makara), to goat, to unicorn (central light of direction in the forehead, the Ajna center). In the struggles of transmuting (revealing light within) form and matter, you produce transfiguration (change in essence). Then the rising sun is revealed, the light you hand to Aquarius.

Complex like Sag, you are Rays 1, 3, and 7. Potent.

LE0 Jul21–Aug22 You are the “light of the soul.” This light is a reflected point of light most divine. The light of matter, diffused and hidden in Cancer, becomes the focused light of love in Leo. It is the love within all hearts. You are Rays 1 and 5, the will to good at the heart of scientific knowledge, needed by humanity to build the new culture and civilization. Heart to heart, Leo.

VIRGO Aug23–Sep22 With Mercury, you are the blended dual light. One bright and strong—the light of form. The other dim, growing stronger, the light of God. You protect the light. Eventually the light of form wanes as the light of God waxes. You gestate the holy light, birthed at winter solstice. You are Rays 2 and 6, love/wisdom and devotion. Devotion protects and guides.

AQUARIUS Jan21–Feb18 You are the “light that shines on Earth, across the sea (of emotions). The light that ever shines within the dark, cleansing with its healing rays.” These rays purify all that exists until the dark has gone. You are the light of the future, the past and the ever-present. You are Ray 5, the light that builds the new forms in the world to come. You are revelation, the new revolution.

PISCES Feb19–Mar20 You are the light of the world. With your compassionate saving grace, radiated to the world, you reveal the light of life itself. Your light ends forever the darkness of matter. You are Rays 2 and 6, suffering, sacrifice, death and immortality. You synthesize and with Neptune, harboring the other eleven signs, you save the world.

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CHANGE OF NAME IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, FOR THE COUNTY OF SANTA CRUZ. PETITION OF LAURA HAGEN CHANGE OF NAME CASE NO. CV180522.

THE COURT FINDS that the petitioner LAURA HAGEN has filed a Petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for an order changing Applicantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name from Conner Cruz Thixton to: Conner Thixton Hagen. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted.

Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING January 13, 2014 at 8:30am, in Department 5 located at Superior Court of California, 701 Ocean Street, Room. 110.

Santa Cruz, CA 95060. A copy of this order to show cause must be published in the Good Times , a newspaper of General Circulation printed in Santa Cruz County, California, once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition. Dated: Novenber 25, 2014. John S Salazar, Judge of the Superior Court. December 3, 10, 17, 24.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE No. 14-2160 The following Individual is doing business as HOME/ WORK. 110 OAK KNOLL DR., SANTA CRUZ CA 95060 County of Santa Cruz. SONIA MCMORAN. 110 OAK KNOLL DR., SANTA CRUZ CA 95060.

This business is conducted by a Individual AMBER GREWER. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name listed above is NOT APPLICABLE. This statement was filed with Gail L. Pellerin, County Clerk of Santa Cruz County, on November 13, 2014. December 3, 10, 17, 24.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE No. 14-2235 The following Individual is doing business as SANTA CRUZ CARPET CLEANING. 4259 SEA PINES COURT, CAPITOLA CA 95010 County of Santa Cruz. SANDRO ENRIQUEZ. 4259 SEA PINES COURT, CAPITOLA CA 95010 This business is conducted by a Individual SANDRO ENRIQUEZ The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name listed above on 11/24/2014. This statement was filed with Gail L. Pellerin, County Clerk of Santa Cruz County, on November 24, 2014. December 3, 10, 17, 24.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 14-2214 The following Limited Liability Company is doing business as BRAIDWOOD CO., COAST ROAD FORGE & GS5. 551 COAST RD., SANTA CRUZ CA 95060 County of Santa Cruz.

PACIFIC BAY MOUNTAIN, LLC. 849 ALMAR AVE. #C181, SANTA CRUZ CA 95060. Al# 16710372. This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company. Signed JESSE KATZ. The registrant commenced to transact business under the

fictitious business name listed above is NOT APPICABLE. This statement was filed with Gail L. Pellerin, County Clerk of Santa Cruz County, on November 18, 2014. December 3, 10, 17, 24.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE No. 14-2158 The following Individual is doing business as WATSONVILLE VACUUM & SEWING CENTER. 757 FREEDOM BLVD, WATSONVILLE CA 95076 County of Santa Cruz. JOE RICHARD GONZALES. 1207 DAZZLE LANE, CAPITOLA CA 95010. This business is conducted by a Individual JOE RICHARD GONZALES. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name listed above is NOT APPLICABLE. This statement was filed with Gail L. Pellerin, County Clerk of Santa Cruz County, on November 6, 2014. December 3, 10, 17, 24.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE No. 14-2285 The following Individual is doing business as BLACK LABEL JARS. 2909 BRANCIFORTE DRIVE, SANTA CRUZ CA 95065 County of Santa Cruz. ALIX HYDOCK. 2909 BRANCIFORTE DRIVE, SANTA CRUZ CA 95065.

This business is conducted by a Individual ALIX HYDOCK The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name listed above is NOT APPLICABLE. This statement was filed with Gail L. Pellerin, County Clerk of Santa Cruz County, on December 4, 2014. December 10, 17, 24, 31.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE No. 14-2234 The following Individual is doing business as LOAMSTEAD EDIBLE LANDSCAPING. 506 B PINE ST., CAPITOLA CA 95010 County of Santa Cruz.

PHILLIP WAYNE GATCHELL. 506 B PINE ST., CAPITOLA CA 95010. This business is conducted by a Individual PHILLIP WAYNE GATCHELL The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name listed above is NOT APPLICABLE. This statement was filed with Gail L. Pellerin, County Clerk of Santa Cruz County, on November 24, 2014. December 10, 17, 24, 31.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 14-2273 The following Limited Liability Company is doing business as PURISIMA RIDGE- 207 REDWOOD ROAD, WATSONVILLE CA 95076 County of Santa Cruz. 207 REDWOOD,

LLC. 120 RULOFSON STREET, SANTA CRUZ CA 95060. Al# 19110066. This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company. Signed DANIEL ORANGE. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name listed above on 10/30/2014 This statement was filed with Gail L. Pellerin, County Clerk of Santa Cruz County, on December 3, 2014. December 10, 17, 24, 31.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 14-2269 The following Corporation is doing business as EPIC WINES & SPIRITS 2160 41ST AVENUE, SUITE B CAPITOLA 95010 County of Santa Cruz.

EPIC VENTURES. 2160 41ST AVENUE, SUITE B CAPITOLA 95010. Al# 1946508. This business is conducted by a Corporation Signed: ANDREA MONDRAGON. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name listed above on 10/1/2014 This statement was filed with Gail L. Pellerin, County Clerk of Santa Cruz County, on December 2, 2014. December 10, 17, 24, 31.

CHANGE OF NAME IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, FOR THE COUNTY OF SANTA CRUZ. PETITION OF JUSTIN HERTING, CHRISTIE HERTING CHANGE OF NAME CASE NO. CV180234. THE COURT FINDS that the petitioner JUSTIN HERTING, CHRISTIE HERTING has filed a Petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for an order changing Applicantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name from Camara Darlene Placentini to: Camara Darlene Herting. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted.

Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING January 14, 2014 at 8:30am, in Department 5 located at Superior Court of California, 701 Ocean Street, Room. 110.

Santa Cruz, CA 95060. A copy of this order to show cause

must be published in the Good Times , a newspaper of General Circulation printed in Santa Cruz County, California, once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition. Dated: December 3, 2014. John S Salazar, Judge of the Superior Court. December 17, 24, 31 & Jan.7.

CHANGE OF NAME IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, FOR THE COUNTY OF SANTA CRUZ. PETITION OF YANA LINS BONETTI CHANGE OF NAME CASE NO. CV180185.

THE COURT FINDS that the petitioner YANA LINS BONETTI has filed a Petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for an order changing Applicantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name from Yana Lins Bonetti to: Yana Lins-Clark Bonetti. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted.

Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING January 15, 2014 at 8:30am, in Department 4 located at Superior Court of California, 701 Ocean Street, Room. 110.

Santa Cruz, CA 95060. A copy of this order to show cause must be published in the Good Times , a newspaper of General Circulation printed in Santa Cruz County, California, once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition. Dated: December 3, 2014. John S Salazar, Judge of the Superior Court. December 17, 24, 31 & Jan.7.

CHANGE OF NAME IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, FOR THE COUNTY OF SANTA CRUZ. PETITION OF YANA LINS BONETTI CHANGE OF NAME CASE NO. CV180185.

THE COURT FINDS that the petitioner YANA LINS BONETTI has filed a Petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for an order changing Applicantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name from Yana Lins Bonetti to: Yana Lins-Clark Bonetti. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated

of this order to show cause must be published in the Good Times , a newspaper of General Circulation printed in Santa Cruz County, California, once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition. Dated: December 3, 2014. John S Salazar, Judge of the Superior Court. December 17, 24, 31 & Jan.7.

below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted.

Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING January 15, 2014 at 8:30am, in Department 4 located at Superior Court of California, 701 Ocean Street, Room. 110.

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CHANGE OF NAME IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, FOR THE COUNTY OF SANTA CRUZ. PETITION OF ARELI LOPEZ GARCIA CHANGE OF NAME CASE NO. CV180529.

THE COURT FINDS that the petitioner ARELI LOPEZ GARCIA has filed a Petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for an order changing Applicantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name from Daiana Diaz to: Daiana DiazLopez. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted.

Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be

granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING January 12, 2014 at 8:30am, in Department 4 located at Superior Court of California, 701 Ocean Street, Room. 110.

Santa Cruz, CA 95060. A copy of this order to show cause must be published in the Good Times , a newspaper of General Circulation printed in Santa Cruz County, California, once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition. Dated: Novenber 25, 2014. John S Salazar, Judge of the Superior Court. December 3, 10, 17, 24.

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Petition for Change of Name with the clerk of thiss court for an order changing Applicant’s A name from Gustavoo Cisneros Lopez to: Gustavo Lopez L COURT RT ORDERS Cisneros THE COUR that all persons interested interested in this this matter appear before b court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, causse, if any, why the petition for change of name should not bee granted.

Any person objecting objecting to the name changes described desccribed above must file a written objection o that includes the reasons reaasons for the objection at least two tw wo court days before the matter is scheduled must to be heard and mus st appear at the hearing to show shoow cause why the petition should shoould not be granted. If no written written objection is timely filed, the court coourt may grant the petition without wiiithout itho t a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING January 28, 2015 att 8:30am, in Department 4 located loccated at Superior Court of California, California, 701 Ocean Street, Room.

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Santa Cruz, CA 95060. A copy of this order to show cause must be published in the Good Times , a newspaper of General Generaal Circulation printed in Santa Cruz Cruuz County, California, once a weekk for four successive weeks priorr to the date set for hearing on the petition. petition Dated: Dated December D b 3, 2014. John S Salazar, Judgee of the Superior Court. Decembe December er 17, 24, 31 & Jan.7.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 14-23133 The following individual is doingg business as BROWN’S SEPTIC CONSTRUCTION. PO BOX 1065,, SOQUEL CA 95073 County of Santa Cruz. DARREN PAUL SOQUEEL BROWN. PO BOX 1065, SOQUEL CA 95073. This business is conducted by a Individual Signed: Si d DARREN PAUL BROWN BROWN. N N. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name listed above is NOT APPLICABLE. Th This is statement was filed with Gail LL..

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 14-2329 The following individual is doing b i business as BROWN’S SEPTIC CONSTRUCTION. PO BOX 1065, SOQUEL CA 95073 County of Santa Cruz. DARREN PAUL BROWN. PO BOX 1065, SOQUEL CA 95073. This business is conducted by a Individual Signed: DARREN PAUL BROWN. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name listed above is NOT APPLICABLE. This statement was filed with Gail L. Pellerin, County Clerk of Santa Cruz County, on December 9, 2014 December D b 17, 17 24, 24 31 & 2014.

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THERE ESE DUCHARME. 2260 THERESE CAPITOLA CAPIT TOLA RD. APT. B. SANTA CRUZ CA 95062. This business is con conducted nducted by a Individual Signed: Signed d THERESE DUCHARME d: DUCHARME. The re registrant egistrant commenced to transa act business under the transact fictitious fictitio ous business name listed abovee is NOT APPLICABLE. This statem ment was filed with Gail L. statement Peller Pellerin, in, County Clerk of Santa Cruz County, C on December 15, 2014. December 17, 24, 31 & Jan. 7.

7 FICTITIOUS FICTIT TIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATE EMENT FILE NO. 14-2264 STATEMENT The fo following ollowing Limited Liability Comp any is doing business Company as ELU ELUCIDATE. UCIDATE 120 HAWKS UCIDATE. PEAK RD. SUITE 100, APTOS 955003 County of Santa CA 95003 Cruz. OUTSOURCE RESEARCH CONS CONSULTING, ULTING, LLC. 120 HAWKS PEAK RD. SUITE 100, APTOS CA 95 5003. Al# 710147 This 95003. business busine ess is conducted by a Limited Limite ed Liability Company.

Signedd NICO PERUZZI The regist rant commenced to registrant transa act business under the transact fictitio fictitious ous business name listed abovee is NOT APPLICABLE. This statem ment was filed with Gail L. statement PPellerin, Peller ll in, i C County t Cl t Clerkk off SSanta Cruz County, C on December 2, 2014. December 17, 24, 31 & Jan. 7.

7 FICTIT TIOUS BUSINESS NAME FICTITIOUS STATE EMENT FILE NO. 1423184 STATEMENT The fo following ollowing Limited Liability Company Comp any is doing business as BE BEN N LOMOND BAKING CO., 9280 HWY 9, BEN LOMOND, CA 950055 County of Santa Cruz.

CASA NOSTRA, LLC. 17775

MELISSA LN, BOULDER BOU ULDER CREEK, 25110029.

CA 95006. Al# 25 5110029. This business is conducted conduucted by a Limited Liability Company.

C Signed RAFFAELEE CRISTAUO The registrant commenced coommenced to transact businesss under the fictitious businesss name listed above is NOT APP APPLICABLE. PLICABLE This PLICABLE. statement was filed filed with Gail L. Pellerin, County Clerk C of Santa Cruz County, on December D 10, 2014. Decemberr 17, 24, 31 & Jan. 7.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS BUSIN NESS NAME STATEMENT FILEE NO. 14-2323 The following individual individual is doing business ass GATHER FLOWERS. 4 MARINE MAR RINE VIEW AVENUE, DAVENPORT DAVENP PORT CA 95017 County of Santa Cruz C . JODY ANN ARSCOTT. 4 MARINE AVENUE DAVENPORT DA AVENPORT VIEW AVENUE, usiness is CA 95017. This bbusiness conducted by a Individual Inndividual Signed: JODY ANN AN NN ARSCOTT. The registrant commenced coommenced to transact businesss under the fictitious businesss name listed above is NOT AP APPLICABLE. PPLICABLE. This statement was filed filed with Gail L. Pellerin, County Clerk C of Santa Cruz County, on December D 11, 2014. Decem December mber 24, 31 & Jan. 7, 14.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS BUSIN NESS NAME STATEMENT FILEE NO. 14-2339 The following individual individual is doing business as VITA VITALITY ALITY FOOD. 210 HOLLISETER R AVENUE, 950010 County CAPITOLA CA 95010 of Santa Cruz. MICHAEL M W. HOLLISETER BIRCH. 210 HOL LLISETER AVENUE, CAPITOLA CAPITOLA CA 95010.

This business is conducted c by a Individual Signed: Signeed: MICHAEL reegistrant W. BIRCH. The registrant commenced to transact transact business under th the he fictitious

business name listed above on 12/16/2014 This statement w was filed with Gail L. Pellerin, County County Clerk of Santa Cruz County, on December 16, 2014. December Decem mber 24, 31 & Jan. 7, 14.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMEE NO. 14 14-2354 STATEMENT FILE NO 14-23 23354 The following individual is doing dooing business as REELY HAPPY FISH CO. 116-B ESPLANADE, ESPLANADEE, CAPITOLA CA 95010 County of Santa Cruz. DONALD H. MOORE. MOO ORE. 116-B ESPLANADE, CAPITOLA CAPITOLLA CA 95010. This business is conducted by a Individual Signed: DONALD H. MOORE. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name listed listeed above is NOT APPLICABLE. This statement was filed with Gai Gailil L. County Clerkk off SSanta P ll i C Pellerin, t Cl Sannta t Cruz County, on December 18, 2014. December 24, 31 & Jan. 7, 14.

CHANGE OF NAME IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, FOR THE COUNTY COUN NTY OF SANTA CRUZ. PETITION OF MARYBETH SUNDRAM CHANGE OF NAME CASE NO NO..

FIND DS CV180688. THE COURT FINDS that the petitioner MARYBET MARYBETH TH Petitioon SUNDRAM has filed a Petition for Change of Name with thee clerk of this court for an orde er order changing Applicant’s name from Marybeth Sundram to:: Marybeth McLaughlin. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons perssons interested in this matter app ear appear before this court at the heari ing hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition petitioon for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes changges described above must file a written objection that includes includees the reasons for the objectionn at least two court days before beforre the matter is scheduled to be be heard and must appear at the thhe hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection objectiion is timely filed, the court mayy grant the petition without a

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CHANGE OF NAME IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, FOR THE COUNTY OF SANTA CRUZ. PETITION OF ELIZABETH RAMIREZ CHANGE OF NAME CASE NO. CV180699.

THE COURT FINDS that the petitioner ELIZABETH RAMIREZ has filed a Petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for an order changing Applicant’s name from Ashbel David Sanchez to: David Sanchez. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted.

Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING February 4, 2015 at 8:30am, in Department 5 located at Superior Court of California, 701 Ocean Street, Room. 110.

Santa Cruz, CA 95060. A copy of this order to show cause must be published in the Good Times , a newspaper of General Circulation printed in Santa Cruz

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 14-2294 The following Corporation is doing business as MOUNTAIN MIKE’S PIZZA SANTA CRUZ. 3715 PORTOLA AVE., SANTA CRUZ CA 95062 County of Santa Cruz. EK. OANKAAR INCORORATED 1238 HENDERSON AVE. #1, SUNNYVALE CA 94086. Al# 3088171. This business is conducted by a Corporation Signed: TEJINDER ARORA The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name listed above is NOT APPLICABLE. This statement was filed with Gail L. Pellerin, County Clerk of Santa Cruz County, on December 5, 2014. December 24, 31 & Jan.7, 14.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE No. 142351 The following Married Couple is doing business as D2C PERSPECTIVES. 226 CENTER AVENUE, APTOS CA 95003 County of Santa Cruz.

CATHRYN M. GRANT & DONALD W. GRANT. 226 CENTER AVENUE, APTOS CA 95003.

This business is conducted by a Married Couple Signed: DONALD W. GRANT. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name listed above on 12/1/2014.

This statement was filed with Gail L. Pellerin, County Clerk of Santa Cruz County, on December 18, 2014.

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TRISHA WEBBER, W 17-Y 17-Year Yeear Cust Customer, tomer, Santa Cruz

1938 1 8 T OUR 7 76 6 TH YEAR

Occupation: Assistant County C Clerk of Santa Cruz County Hobb Hobbies: bies: Reading, spending time with family, familyy, cooking, co ooking, walking, biking Astrological Astrological Sign: Libra

AUGGIE WEBBER, W 45-Y 45-Year Yeear Custo Customer, mer, Santa Cruz

Occupation: Insurance agent Hobbies: outdoors/beach, gardening, gardeningg, baking, barbecuing/grilling Astr Astrological ologicall Sign: Leo

Is Shopper’’s your go-to go-tto market? TRISHA: “Y Yees. I shop once wee ekly and fill an entir “Yes. weekly entiree from shopping cart. cart. I comee fr om a small town which had a small market maarket and a butcher here, counter like Shopper’ Shopper’ss.. When I moved her e, I looked for a similar stor s e and found store Shopper’ pp ’ss,, and it felt like I was home.”

AUGGIE “We “W We don’ b meat anywher don’tt buy anywheree but barbecue Shopper’’ss.. I like to ba arbecue and bought a Gr een Egg. I’m just le earning, and I rreally eally like Green learning, grilling Shopper’’s stea steaks, aks, chicken, and trirecently made pork chops that wer tips; I recently weree out of this world!” TRISHA: TR RISHA: “Being the sous chef, I enjoy assistingg the ’master’ grill chef!”

Plan on sho shopping opping here here for the holidays?

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“That’’s Shop Shopper’ pper’’s Corner: it’’s a whole dif p pp different ferent service v than you get at the chains or level of service big box stores.” storres.” TRISHA: “I shop at Shopper’’s t great great selection of fr esh food, because of the fresh and I always alwayys leave with a smile.” AUGGIE: holidaays or not, they always have a “And holidays great great selecti selection ion of liquors and rred ed wines, and faair price.” for a ver veryy fair

Why W do you think the service is so good?

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“I shopp at Shopper’’s because of the t gr great reat e selection of fr fresh reesh food, and I always leave with w a smile.”

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