Aptos Times June 1st 2012 by Times Publishing Group, Inc.

June 1 2012

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Vol 21 No. 11

Serving Aptos, La Selva Beach, Corralitos, Freedom, Watsonville, & Pajaro

‘Top 2’ is New for California

California Primary is June 5

Top 2 Primary lets you vote for any candidate (for most races), even if you are not in the same political party. The top two candidates — the ones who get the most votes in the primary — will be on the General Election ballot in November. Top 2 is new. It became law in 2010 when Prop 14 was passed. Before Top 2, each party could have one candidate on the General Election ballot for all party races. Now with Top 2, only two candidates get on the General Election ballot for most races — the two who got the most votes in the primary no matter what party they are from. Party preference refers to the political party that you and the candidate is registered with. It’s listed under each candidate’s name on the ballot. The word “None” appears for candidates who are not registered with a party. Top 2 applies only to the following voter-nominated offices: U.S. Senator • U.S. Congressperson • State Senator • State Assembly Member • Statewide constitutional offices. Top 2 does NOT apply to elections for President, Party Central Committees, or County Councils.

RWG Construction helps prepare the new Aptos High School Sports Field.

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feet and is designed for soccer, lacrosse, flag football and other field sports. Paul Bailey of the ASF said, “When we saw all the fill dirt that RWG Construction was having to find a new home for

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Veterans Memorial Dedication

efforts over the past 33 years. Now the Foundation has organized the effort to build a sports field next to the school entrance off Freedom Boulevard. The new natural grass field measures 225 x 400

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he Aptos Sports Foundation (ASF) has done it again. The Foundation, which was established in 1979 to support Aptos High athletics, has raised over $2.5 million in its

as they were widening Highway 1 between Morrissey and Soquel Drive, we contacted them and asked if we could have some.

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Aptos HS has New Sports Field By Noel Smith ‘Top 2’ is New for California – California Primary is June 5

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MVCS Student Granted Brosius Scholarship • Tours of the Watsonville Wetlands • Bogus Records Office Solicitation Costs Consumers Veterans Memorial Dedication on Armed Forces Day Entertaining Tales from the Big Apple – Cabrillo Stage 2012 Season Begins July 13; Runs Through Christmas Cabrillo College to open Solari Green Technology Center for Fall Fretting Over the Future of the Rancho Del Mar – Prospects for some businesses seem uncertain By Noel Smith • Aptos Village Plan Next Step – June 13 at 9 am – approval of the planned unit development permit Santa Cruz County Local Elections • Cabrillo Announces Board Vacancy Cinco De Mayo Benefit Concert Raises $300 for Sports and Music Programs Highway to Commemorate CHP Officer By Noel Smith Evaluate Your Social Media Habits – They are just as important as what is on your resume State Ballot measures for the June 5 Primary Aptos High Student Wins Art Competition CERT Training offered by Central Fire District

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6 Remembering My Father’s Friendship by Marc Monte 30 Father’s Day 2012 – Sunday June 17 Father’s Day

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2012 Aptos High Prom Queen: Laura Brown

Letters to the Editor

Aptos Resident to Play Football at Cornell University • Aptos Fog 15U Competition Basketball Team Finishes Strong at Spring Slam Aptos High School Scoreboard

Sports Wrap

Kids Camp 10 Top Ten Things You Never Knew Business Profile 20 The Reality of Realty with Ron Matusich By Cynthia Howe

Calendar • Arts & Entertainment – Pages 28 & 29

Monthly Horoscope • Page 29 - Your June Horoscope -

Annabel Burton, Astrologer©

Featured Columnists 22 The Book Bag by Robert Francis – Non-fiction covering many fascinating topics…

25 Work in Progress by Camille Smith – Introverts Unite! (Oh, wait, that’s going to be tough…)

27 Out & About by Josie Cowden

SPCA Featured Pet • Page 31 – Love for Linus

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MVCS Student Granted Brosius Scholarship

ack Wilkins, a graduating senior at Monte Vista Christian School in Watsonville, received a 2012 Ken Brosius Memorial Scholarship from the Gold Standard Barbershop Chorus of Santa Cruz on May 16. The $1,000 award, named for the chorus’s founder, is intended to help Jack with tuition at Cal State Long Beach. He will major in music education and vocal performance, preparing for a career as a performer and teacher. Raffles held during the Gold Standard’s annual “Cabaret Show” in June and “Sing for Your Life” school benefit in November provide the funds for the scholarship. The Gold Standard Barbershop Chorus (GSBC) is the Santa Cruz chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society (BHS). Both GSBC and BHS are non-profit organizations dedicated to “keeping the whole world singing.” Each semester, GSBC sends quartets into the county’s high schools to demonstrate barbershop music, one of America’s indigenous music forms. Stephen Sharp, the Headmaster at Monte Vista, said, “We appreciate the sup-

Jack Wilkins, a graduating senior at Monte Vista Christian School in Watsonville, receives the Ken Brosius Memorial Scholarship from Jordan Johnson, director of the Gold Standard Barbershop Chorus of Santa Cruz.

port of the Gold Standard Barbershop Chorus each year. It’s a special honor for our students, and gives them a great boost toward their college achievements.” n ••• For information about the Gold Standard Chorus or “Sing for Your Life,” please visit www.scbarbershop.org.

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Tours of the Watsonville Wetlands iscover the wildlife and beauty of the Watsonville wetlands on a Wetlands Alive Tour, hosted by the Watsonville Wetlands Watch. Attendees will also explore a native-plant restoration area and tour the Fitz Wetlands Educational Resource Center, an important activity center for schools and the community. Tours will be given at 10 a.m. on the following Saturdays: June 9, July 14 and July 28. Tours are free and open to all ages. Meet at the Fitz Wetlands Educational Resource Center, at the top of the Pajaro Valley High School campus, 500 Harkins Slough Road, Watsonville. Please reserve a place by contacting Kathy Fieberling at 831-345-1226 or kathy@watsonvillewetlandswatch.org by the Friday noon before the tour. For more information and directions, visit www.watsonvillewetlandswatch.org. ••• Bogus Records Office Solicitation Costs Consumers omeowners across Santa Cruz and other California counties have received letters from Local Records Office of Norwalk, CA that appear to be from a government office. The letter identifies the homeowner’s property information and suggests that the homeowner purchase a

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copy of the Grant Deed at a cost of $89.00. Santa Cruz County District Attorney’s Consumer Affairs office warns: The letter appears to be from a government agency. It is not. The letter claims that the ordinary cost of a Grant Deed copy is $89 when, in fact, it is approximately $7. There is no need to obtain a copy of a deed unless you are involved in a property transaction Local Records Office is not local, is not a government agency and does not offer anything that homeowners can easily obtain if needed. Carefully review any solicitations that appear to be from government agencies. Consumers are urged to contact the District Attorney’s Consumer Affairs office at 454-2050 before responding to any questionable solicitations or billings. n

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Veterans Memorial Dedication on Armed Forces Day

he Central Coast honored their veterans with the dedication of the VFW Post 7263 Tres Pueblos Capitola/Santa Cruz the Veterans’ Memorial in the “Old Holy Cross Cemetery” in the Live Oak District of Santa Cruz on Armed Forces Day, May 19. The crypt was donated to the VFW Post 7263 by Santa Cruz’s “Big Boy” Robert Stagnaro to be dedicated as a Veterans’ Memorial. After many donations and two years of hard work and restoration of the crypt and the cemetery, through the Robert Stagnaro efforts of James Franks and “The Friends of the Old Holy Cross Cemetery.” Big Boy Stagnaro’s dream and wish came to pass just before his passing on May 25 at his home in Santa Cruz. He was 83. Stagnaro was the youngest of 13 children began working in the family fishing

business at the wharf as a boy. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. He later co-founded Malio’s restaurant and Gilda’s restaurant. Stagnaro had been in the Hospice of Santa Cruz County in Scotts Valley for the past six months. The VFW Post 7263 Commander Ron Petty welcomed everyone to the Veterans’ Memorial Dedication Ceremony, which was attended by many local and veteran dignitaries, civic leaders and veterans’ organizations, friends and families from throughout the Central Coast. The Capitola Police Department Chaplain Reverend Tennesen opened the ceremony with President Lincoln’s Civil War letter to Mrs. Bixby and US Marine Chaplain Master Sergeant Fred Tittle gave the closing payer. The Seaside VFW Posts’ 8679 Color Guard provided the opening flag ceremony. Guest speakers were VFW District 12 Commander Curtis Martin and Supervisor John Leopold. Troop 633 Eagle Scouts presented the POW/MIA and the KIA colors with a bagpipe rendition by Michael Bench

Robert “Big Boy” Stagnaro, (far left) stands at the Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf in the late 1940s. of Prunedale. The Blue Star Moms of Santa Cruz in the spirit of the Unknown Soldier placed a wreath at the gate of the memorial. Women veterans were represented by the Women Veterans of the Monterrey Bay Area. A contingent of Sea Cadets was well represented in their dress whites. Members of VFW, American Legion, Disabled Veterans of America, the United “Veterans Memorial” > 8

CoverStory “Sports Field” from pg 1

When they said yes, we approached Aptos High School Athletic Directory, Mark Dorfman and Principal Casey O’Brien about constructing the new field and they said yes. After working out the financial side with Financial Director Paul Bailey Brett McFadden of the Pajaro Valley Unified School District, the project was on.” The Foundation then got busy designing the field and raising money for the project. It took 13,000 yards of dirt moved from the freeway right of way near Morrissey to Aptos for the field, which has now been delivered and graded by RWG. The next step will be installing the fencing, the watering system and planting the grass. Bailey estimates that the cost of the field would have been at least $250,000 without all the donations of material and time. He said that the field might be ready for use as soon as the end of August in time for the fall semester. According to Mark Dorfman, “The Foundation spearheaded the project to install Field Turf in the stadium, they redesigned and refurbished the baseball

A CAT tractor from RWG Construction, the company working on Highway improvements between Morrissey and Soquel Drive, landscape the dirt from the Highway project in front of Aptos High School in preparation for a new athletic field, primarily for sports such as soccer, field hockey, lacrosse, flag football, etc. field, they purchased the lights for the ing for the new grass athletic field at the aquatic center, they were key partners entrance of the school. The Foundation’s chief fundraiser is bringing the all-weather track to AHS, they have made significant improvements on their annual golf tournament held every the softball field, and have purchased spring at the Seascape Golf Course. n countless balls, bats, nets, and uniforms, ••• etc. throughout the years.” If you are interested in joining the Dorfman said that with the assistance Foundation or want more information, contact of the Aptos Soccer Club, the Foundation is Athletic Director Mark Dorfman, or Kate Jones coordinating the construction and financ- at AptosSportsFoundation@yahoo.com.

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Entertaining Tales from the Big Apple

Cabrillo Stage 2012 Season Begins July 13; Runs Through Christmas

abrillo Stage, the professional musical theatre company at Cabrillo College, takes a bite out of the Big Apple for their 31st season, with four stories based in The City. Cabrillo Stage’s 2012 summer repertory season of thought-provoking and entertaining tales from the Big Apple opens with Broadway’s singular sensation, A Chorus Line, performing in the Cabrillo Crocker Theater July 13 – August 12. Next it’s romance from New York to the high seas in Cole Porter’s classic Anything Goes performing July 27 – August 19. In the intimate Cabrillo Black Box Theater, Cabrillo Stage is proud to present the world premiere of a poignant yet comic story of coming of age in the projects with Escaping Queens, August 10 – 19. The Christmas season will bring riotous screwball comedy to the ballet in A Night At The Nightcracker, playing December 14 – 30. ••• A Chorus Line irector Janie Scott returns to Cabrillo Stage to direct A Chorus Line. Scott, an original member of the 1970s Broadway Chorus Line Touring Company, will stay true to the show’s time and place of 1975. A Chorus Line is a stunning musical-vérité about a chorus audition for a Broadway musical. It tells of the achingly poignant ambitions of professional Broadway gyp-

A Chorus Line

sies to land a job in a show, and is a powerful metaphor for all human aspiration. A brilliantly complex fusion of dance, song and compellingly authentic drama, the show was instantly recognized as a classic, receiving nine Tony Awards and a Pulitzer, among many other prizes. It is recognized as one of the longest running shows on Broadway. Adult themes. Anything Goes ikau Alvaro of New York directs the Cole Porter classic Anything Goes, with Michael McGushin as Musical Director. This saucy and splendid revival is one of the great musicals in Broadway history. As the S.S. American heads out to sea from New York to England, two unlikely pairs set off on a cruise to true love… proving that sometimes destiny needs a little help from a crew of singing sailors, an exotic disguise and some good old-fashioned blackmail. Peppering this hilariously

bumpy ride are memorable Cole Porter favorites, including “I Get A Kick out of You,” “It’s De-lovely” and “Anything Goes.” Escaping Queens – World Premiere abrillo Stage’s third offering for the summer is the world premiere of local

composer Joe Oritz’s musical memoir Escaping Queens, directed by Greg Fritsch. In the shadow of the Queensboro Bridge lies the heart-rending and comic story of an immigrant family. Through the eyes of a young boy we meet a zany cast of jubilant characters—a gambling Puerto Rican father, a nurturing Italian mother, a lovecrazed teenager, a lurking neighborhood bookie and Doo Wop kids singing on the street corner—who together weave the tale of a desperate escape from New York. A Night at the Nutcracker ickets are also currently available for Cabrillo Stage’s Christmas show, A Night At The Nutcracker, directed by Andrew Ceglio. This Christmas production runs December 14 – 30, 2012. The Marx Brothers played havoc with the worlds of opera and horse racing. What if they’d had a crack at a ballet company? The hilarity ensues in this musical farce when the world’s greatest detective, Felix T. Filibuster, teams up with Pinchie the silent butler and his Italian friend, Pepponi. Together they come to the rescue of Constance Stuffington, patron of the arts, whose fortune has been swindled away. Can opening night of the city’s Nutcracker Suite Ballet be saved in time?

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The Top 2 candidates m ight be from the same party, different parties, or no declared party. If only one or two candidates are running for an office, they will appear on the ballot in the primaries. You will receive a ballot for your party if you are registered with one of these parties: American Independent • Democratic • Green • Libertarian • Peace and Freedom • Republican Your party’s primary ballot will have: Your party’s candidates for President and central committee, and all candidates from all parties for voter-nominated and nonpartisan offices, and State or local measures. You are not allowed to vote a different party’s primary ballot. If you did not select any party when you registered or if you registered Decline

to State, Independent, or Nonpartisan, you are a No Party Preference Voter, or NPP. NPP ballots will NOT let you vote for President in the primary. You can write in a candidate for voternominated offices at the primary election, but not for the general election. For other contests, you are allowed to write in a candidate at both the primary and general elections. There are three ways to find out which party you registered with: Look on the back cover of your Sample Ballot and Voter ’s Information Pamphlet. Your party is printed next to your name and address. If you did not register with a party, it says NPP. • Call our office at 831-454-2060, or • Visit our website at: www.votescount.com To change your political party fill out a new Voter Registration card and return it at least 15 days before the election. The deadline to register for the June 2012 election is May 21, 2012.

Fill out a new Voter Registration card only if you have: Moved • Changed your name, or • Think you haven’t voted in the last 4 years. You can get a Voter Registration card at: Online at www.votescount.com • Post

office • Library • City Hall • Fire Station, and • County Clerk/Elections Office. n ••• For questions about Top 2 call the Registrar of Voters at 831-454-2060, or Visit their website at: www.votescount.com

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FathersDay

Remembering My Father’s Friendship

By Marc Monte

s my first Father’s Day approaches without my father, it has been a time of great reflection on many things. What made my father who he was? Did the highs out stretch the lows in our long relationship together as father and son, as employer and employee, then business partners, and finally into best friends? What actually makes a great father? My father was born into a farming family, poor, proud, very simple. That simple beginning made him a hard worker, motivated to succeed, a serious man, and someone who saw things as black and white, right and wrong, there was no middle ground with Dad. My father never took a handout from anyone, and he truly earned every penny he made. He truly considered himself a grunt (what infantryman are called in the army), a

grocer, finally a small business owner, never a President or a CEO. He remained true to that simple heritage his whole life no matter how he successful became. Humble is an understatement when I think of Dad. How did that transfer over to being a father? One thing that I notice with all my friends and their kids is how all of them are so worried about being great friends with their children from the get go. Trust me, that was not my father. I can honestly say he had no interest in becoming friends until I was able to support myself and

show him I was self-sufficient. He was the boss, the father; respect is what mattered most, not friendship. When I started at Deluxe, I started at the bottom. There were no special requests for days off, no holidays off, no vacations, and if the manager needed me on my day off, Dad wasn’t interested in whether I had plans or not. If I wanted to own Deluxe someday, I needed to learn the business from the bottom up and graduate from college. “No more uneducated grocers in our family!” Dad would say.

Did the highs out stretch the lows? You would think the answer would be “no” given the last paragraph. The answer, however, is a resounding “yes!” The highs, the laughs, the good times shared between the two of us, the passing of his legacy to me: Deluxe Foods of Aptos, the starting of a new legacy: the Monte Foundation, all those long conversations about past and current events, and yes, even all those yelling arguments, were awesome. What makes a great father to me is probably different than most. My father had my respect first, love second, and then came our wonderful friendship. The main reason was he was never worried about anything else than being a father, a provider, and most of all, the Boss! In never worrying about it, he became my best friend. n

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ever see, it’s fun for the whole family! Subscription and individual tickets sales are now available online. Staffed box office opens June 19. Watch for special ticket giveaways, post-show discussions with cast and

crew, and a special World Premiere Gala Banquet Benefit Performance of Escaping Queens on August 10. The Gala includes dinner at the Sesnon House catered by Gayle’s Bakery and opening night seats to Escaping Queens for $100 per person, all of which is a fundraiser for Cabrillo Stage. n ••• Season runs July 13 to December 30, 2012. A Chorus Line plays Wednesday Saturday evenings at 7:30 p.m., weekend matinees at 2 p.m. – Anything Goes plays Wednesday - Saturday evenings at 7:30 p.m., weekend matinees at 2 p.m. – Escaping Queens plays Wednesday Saturday evenings at 8:00 p.m., Sunday matinees at 3 p.m. At Cabrillo Crocker

Theater, 6500 Soquel Drive, Aptos, CA. TICKETS: Online now at www.cabrillostage.com. Staffed box office at 831479-6154 starting June 19 Prices $20 —$46 (including ticket fees). Information: www.cabrillostage.com ••• Cabrillo Stage is a non-profit, non-union professional summer stock musical theatre company dedicated to presenting full-scale Broadway musicals to the greater Monterey Bay Area. Each summer since 1981, Cabrillo Stage has provided thousands of Santa Cruz county residents and visitors with unforgettable, critically acclaimed productions, noted for innovative sets, beautiful costumes, an outstanding pit orchestra and talented, professional performers. Jon Nordgren, Producing Artistic Director.

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2012 Aptos High Prom Queen: Laura Brown

wanted to share with you a very kind act the wonderful Aptos High School Students did for us. As you know, Laura was diagnosed with incurable cancer in March. She never had a chance to attend her high school prom. Unbeknownst to her, I asked the principal if the students would allow me to bring her to their prom last Friday, May 18. Not only were they open to it they surprised her by naming her their 2012 Prom Queen. The students were so nice to us that evening. So many came up to us and talked. What a great group of young people! It was one of the most special evenings in Laura’s life. — Jess Brown

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Cabrillo College to open Solari Green Technology Center for Fall

ith construction recently completed, Cabrillo College today announces that its Green Technology Center on the Watsonville Campus will open for classes in fall semester 2012 and will be named the Solari Green Technology Center, in honor of local philanthropists Mary Solari and the late Dick Solari. When plans for the project began in 2008, local philanthropists Dick and Mary Solari came forward with a generous gift of $500,000 to establish the Solari Green Technology Center Endowment. Resources from the Solari’s endowment will help accelerate the development and enhance the operations of the center. The Solari Green Technology Center will serve as a

manual labor and regional resource to craft work at Granite prepare local stuConstruction, where dents for jobs related he eventually became to energy conservaPresident, CEO and tion, and sustainable Chairman of the design, practices, and Board. He wanted to technologies in the provide opportuniconstruction and ties for the next genenergy management eration to follow in fields. his career path. We “This generous are all so grateful for donation underscores the Solari’s support the Solari’s longand are pleased to standing commitMary and Dick Solari name the Solari ment to Cabrillo and the community,” said Cabrillo College Green Technology Center in their honor.” Acquisition of the Green Technology President Brian King. “The late Dick Solari began his career as a young man doing Center site and construction of the 14,000 square foot facility was funded by several sources, including bond funds approved by Santa Cruz County voters, and a $3.35M grant from the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA), which made it possible to construct the Solari Green Technology Center to the LEED Platinum Certification standard, the highest environmental standard for construction. Cabrillo also received generous support from the Les and Jeane Ley Family Fund. The Cabrillo Green Technology Center will house Cabrillo’s Construction and Energy Management program, which focuses on sustainable construction and building performance practices. The build“Veterans Memorial” from pg 4

Counsel of Veterans, and the Boy Scouts of America were represented with all the other organizations presenting their Colors in the “Parade of Colors.”

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ings have been designed to be adaptable to a variety of industrial technology oriented programs, enabling the college to offer training that is responsive to the needs of local and regional employers. The facility incorporates state-of-the-art, energy saving design features and technologies, making the building itself a teaching device The Solari Green Technology Center will be the first building in Santa Cruz County to seek LEED Platinum Certification. A grand opening event is scheduled to take place on September 7, 2012. In 1994, the Solari’s donated $500,000 for the creation of the Cabrillo College Computer Technology Center (CTC) for students on the Aptos campus. The CTC was named the Solari Technology Center in honor of the Solari’s outstanding munificence. A local inspiration and success story himself, after graduating from Watsonville High School, in 1945 Dick Solari started at Granite Construction (one of the largest civil engineering companies in the U.S.) shoveling dirt and wheeling concrete, eventually becoming Granite’s President and later, CEO and Chairman of the Board. Mary Solari is a college graduate with a degree in psychology who grew up in Klamath Falls, Oregon. Dick and Mary Solari met in 1953. All three of the Solari’s children attended Cabrillo College. n The ceremony was concluded with a rendition of “Taps” and volleys from the firing detail of the American Legion Post 31 of Salinas. A “Welcome Home and a Job Well Done” reception was held after the dedication ceremony hosted by the members of VFW and the Blue Star Moms at the VFW 7263 Hall. n

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Aptos Resident to Play Football at Cornell University

obby Marani, a lifelong Aptos resident has signed a national letter of intent and accepted an offer to play football at Cornell University in Ithaca, NY. Marani, 6’2”, 205 pounds, is a senior at Archbishop Mitty High School in San Jose. This past season the standout Defensive Back was Captain of the Mitty Varsity Football Team. He received first team all league honors in the West Catholic Athletic League (WCAL) in both 2010 and 2011. Marani recorded 111 tackles for the year with a school record of 23 tackles coming in a game winning effort against Serra High School. Marani was awarded Defensive Back of the Year in the WCAL and was named to the San Francisco Chronicle’s All Metro Football Team with first honors, a group that included both the CCS and NCS sections in Northern California. In October, Bobby received the “Hammer Award” from Cal-Hi Sports for a game changing hit in the Mitty win over

then defending state champion Palo Alto High School. Bobby was also among a handful of players named to the NorCal Preps all Northern California Football Team. Bobby began his football career at the age of thirteen when he played for Santa Cruz Pop Warner Football under the direction of longtime coach Dennis Zack. In addition to his football accomplishments, Marani has been a member of Capitola Junior Guards since the age of six and holds two state and two national championships in beach flags. n

championship game, the Fog defeated the Running Redwoods from Felton 45-24. Dante Gomez led all scorers with 21 points, Ben Dorfman added 7 points. Brian Dobler had 12 rebounds, and Jonah Gonzales had 6 points and 2 assists. n

Bobby Marani on the field

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Aptos Fog 15U Competition Basketball Team Finishes Strong at Spring Slam

he Aptos Fog won the 9th grade/15U Consolation Championship at the 2012 Santa Cruz Spring Slam. Dante Gomez and Ben Dorfman led the team in scoring in the tournament, and Brian Dobler and Ben Dorfman were the leading rebounders. In the

Dante Gomez holds the Consolation Championship Trophy after the Aptos Fog defeated the Running Redwoods in the title game. Also in the picture are (from left) Assistant Coach Mark Dorfman, Ben Dorfman, Brian Dobler, Dylan Smith, Jonah Gonzalez, Dalton Weitzel, Tobias Miller and Head Coach Brian Bowyer (Not pictured: Josh Rodriguez and Ian Else). www.tpgonlinedaily.com Aptos Times / June 1st 2012 / 9

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Top Ten Things You Never Knew

amp has become a staple of the summer season. Each year, millions of children, youth, and adults head to the hills, lakes, valleys, and parks to participate in the time-honored tradition of camp. And, while most people easily conjure up images of campfires and canoes, there is a lot more to the camp experience. Here are ten of the things you may not have known about the camp experience.

10) Camp is older than dirt, almost literally. tarted in 1861, the camp experience turned an impressive 150 years young

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in 2011. The secret behind the longevity? “Camps are constantly adapting to meet the changing needs of today’s families,” said Peg Smith, chief executive officer for the American Camp Association® (ACA). “And yet, in essentials, camp is very much the same as it was 150 years ago – kids still have authentic, life-changing experiences.” 9) Camp is worth its weight in gold, and then some! he camp experience is life changing – developing friendships and memories that last well beyond the final campfire. And, there is a camp for literally every budget. Often camps offer special pricing or financial assistance, and some camp experiences qualify for tax credits or for payment with pre-tax dollars. Visit www.CampParents.org/affording-camp for more information. 8) Green is “Zen.” esearch shows that first-hand experience with nature, like those at camp,

reduces stress in children and help them better handle stress in the future. In addition to teaching children how to be good stewards of the environment, camps are teaching children how to enjoy the world around them and take a minute to breathe deep and feel the nature, which ultimately teaches them how to de-stress the natural way. 7) Mommies and Daddies do it too. amp is not just for children and youth. There are family camp experiences, and camps for single adults, senior adults, and any adult that wants to relax and enjoy all camp has to offer. Adults benefit from the same sense of community, authentic relationships, and self-discovery that children do. Camp is an excellent vacation option, allowing adults to try a variety of new activities in a safe and fun environment. 6) Try this on for size! amp is a great place to try new activities and hobbies. Afraid of rock walls? According to ACA research, 74 percent of

campers reported that they tried new activities at camp that they were afraid to do at first. And, those activities often leave lasting impressions. In the same survey, 63 percent of parents reported that their child continued new activities from camp after returning home. 5) Manners matter, and often linger. he camp experience teaches more than just archery or lanyard making. The entire experience is made of teachable moments; perhaps one of the biggest is how to live with a group of people. Campers learn to pick up after themselves, respect each other’s property, and to say

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“Please” and “Thank You.” 4) Veggies taste better with friends. ollywood and fictional novels may have given camp food a bad reputation, but in truth, camps are constantly exploring healthy food options, and often are at the forefront of things like allergy specific diets, healthy snack options and vegetarian meals. According to ACA’s 2011 Emerging Issues survey, 90.7 percent of responding camps indicated that healthy eating and physical activity was an important or very important issue.

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Aptos Summer Adventure Camp At the Aptos Academy June 25 – August 17 For Ages 3-12

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For nearly 30 years, Chartwell has provided students who struggle in traditional classrooms the specialized education that helps them become successful and confident students. Please join us for a Parent Information Session “Is Chartwell right for my child?” on Wednesday, June 6th at 7:00 p.m. at the Cruzio Office, 877 Cedar Street, #150, Santa Cruz. Please come and learn about our unique educational program and talk to current parents about their experiences or call 831-394-3468 to arrange a private appointment.

Jim Booth Swim School Call Jim — New Classes Forming!

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Jim Booth Swim School is known for its gentle classes where infants are taught to swim and are never dunked or forced. Parents feel comfortable that they are starting their children in a safe and sensible way. Jim Booth Swim School gives children of all ages the foundations required to be great swimmers for their entire lives. Mike Bottom, a member of the U.S. Olympic Swim Team said, “This is the way to start babies in the water.” For more information call Jim Booth Swim School at (831)722-3500 or visit www.jimboothswimschool.com.

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3) If everyone else went to camp, maybe there’s something to it! amp has played an important role in the lives of some of the most talented people in history. ACA’s family

resource site offers a list of notable campers – including business professionals, celebrities, artists and great thinkers. 2) Camp gets those neurons pumping! ducation reform debate and concern over summer learning loss have

pushed academic achievement into the spotlight. Research shows that participation in intentional programs, like camp during the summer months helps stem summer learning loss. In addition, camp provides ample opportunity for developmental growth, which is a precursor to academic achievement. And, because of the “hands-on” nature of camp, often children who struggle in traditional education settings do well at camp. 1) Camp builds leaders for the 21st century and beyond! ndependence, resiliency, teamwork, problem-solving skills, and the ability to relate to other people — these are the skills that tomorrow’s leaders will need, and the skills camp has been adept at building for 150 years. “Tomorrow’s leaders will not be those who can type or text with lightning speed, they will be those who can have a face-to-face conversation and articu-

late their thoughts, ideas, and values,” said Smith. “Tomorrow’s leaders will be able to relate globally and find common ground with people who are vastly different from themselves — people from different backgrounds and cultures. Tomorrow’s leaders will be made and educated by experiences like camp.” n ••• For more information on preparing your child for an independent, fun-filled summer, visit ACA’s family resource page at www.CampParents.org. Or, follow ACA on Facebook and Twitter for helpful hints and camp information.

Aptos Academy Summer Adventure Day Camps Phone: (831) 688-1080 June 25-August 18 web: www.aptosacademy.org Half-or-Full Days Mailing Address: 1940 Bonita Dr., Aptos Week-or-Full Sessions Eight weeks of fun for kids ages 3 to 12. The day camp features crafts, art, nature study, climbing wall, swimming, horses, field trips, and optional morning academics. Located on 5 acres just off Highway 1 at San Andreas exit. Each week has a fun and educational theme. See website for details. June 25 — August 17. Attend by the week or full session, and full or half days.

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Phone: (831) 206-9707 Week-Long Sessions web: www.montevistaequestrian.com email: MVEquestrian@gmail.com Sleep-Over or Day Sessions Mailing Address: 2 School Way, Watsonville, CA 95076 June thru August The week-long Horsemanship Camp at Monte Vista Christian School is a wonderful opportunity for boys and girls to spend hours every day riding and learning about horses. We have wonderful school horses for riders of every experience level. We offer Western and English riding, as well as crafts, swimming, archery and marshmallow roasting at the evening campfire. Sign up today for an unbelievable summer camp experience! Call Cassie Belmont at (831) 206-9707, email MVEquestrian@gmail.com or visit www.montevistaequestrian.com for more information today!

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Catalyst Summer Soccer Camps 2012: Player and Skill Development! This summer, Catalyst Soccer is celebrating the beautiful sport of soccer with a top level development and instruction for all soccer loving young players. Catalyst Soccer has been at the forefront of youth soccer development since 1999 and has helped develop thousands of young players towards the skillful side of the game with their passion and professional approach to youth development. We hope to inspire, educate and celebrate during this amazing sport this summer with Catalyst Soccer. Boys and Girls who love soccer will love the FUN and LEARNING of Catalyst Soccer! For more information on a summer camp in your neighborhood, please call Catalyst at (831) 4233556 or go to www.catalystsoccer.com

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Fretting Over the Future of the Rancho Del Mar

Prospects for some businesses seem uncertain

By Noel Smith

n February 2012, Property Development Centers (PDC), a wholly owned real estate subsidiary of Safeway Inc., purchased the Rancho Del Mar Shopping Center. Safeway is planning an extensive redevelopment of the center, the current plans for which would close thirteen businesses that call the shopping center their commercial home. Concerns have been voiced about improving access in and out of the property especially involving the popular Safeway gas station on the northwest corner of the property. However, the major question revolves around how the 13 businesses — Aptos Burger, Ace Hardware, Aptos Cinema, Rite Aid, Erik’s DeliCafe, BaskinRobbins, Aptos Beauty Supply, Aptos Jewelers, Le Chef, Showtime Pizzeria, Taqueria Sofia, Terrific Cuts and Tranquille Spa — will survive the renovation. Talking to the owners, most of the businesses don’t have long-term leases but are renting month-to-month. They say this was due to the down economy when signing a long-

term lease seemed like a bad idea. Hamilton Swift & Associates has been hired by Safeway to be their local representative to assist in communicating to the businesses and to the public about the project. Charlie Eadie of Hamilton & Swift has been meeting with the various community groups in the Aptos area to explain the renovation. However, the emphasis so far seems to have been on the physical structure and layout of the project. Eadie has been addressing concerns such as street access, parking and the look, location and orientation of the new Safeway store. Before construction begins in about two years, options that the 13 business owners have to consider include: • Closing their business permanently • Closing their business until space is available in the renovated Shopping Center • Moving to another location in Aptos temporarily or permanently • Moving to another area temporarily or permanently What some of these business owners

Aptos Village Plan Next Step

The current home of Showtime Pizzeria and the other businesses in the lower half of Rancho Del Mar Shopping Center will be leveled based on the plans released by Safeway for remodeling the center.

would like to know is: will Safeway compensate them for closing or for moving? Eadie said that Safeway will be negotiating with each of the business owners but wouldn’t disclose if there will be any compensation discussed. The 50-year-old Rancho Del Mar

Shopping Center at the intersection of Soquel Drive and State Park Drive in Aptos opened in 1961 and has since then been the business center for the community. James Fenton of Aptos developed the Shopping “Rancho Del Mar” > 16

June 13 at 9 am – approval of the planned unit development permit

he next step of Aptos Village is to go before the Santa Cruz County Planning Commission on Wednesday, June 13th at 9 am for approval of the planned unit development permit. The next step will be the approval by the Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors of this planned development to be on the August agenda. Some project facts: • The proposed development is designed as a mixed-use Town Center, using the unique character and history of Aptos Village and promoting a pedestrian-oriented environment and heart of the Aptos Community. • The proposed mix of uses holds 63 new homes and over 70,000 square feet of retail, including a specialty grocer, restaurants, and boutiques. • The centerpiece of the Village includes the refurbished Hihn

Apple Barn adapted for re-use as a specialty grocer. • A new Village Green proximate to the Apple Barn as a venue for farmers markets, wine tasting, children’s concerts, and other community events. • Local roads and intersections will be improved to provide ample bike parking, new street lights, sidewalks, rain gardens, creating a pedestrian-friendly and safe environment. • The project will provide short and long-term jobs, plus adding revenue to the tax base. n www.tpgonlinedaily.com Aptos Times / June 1st 2012 / 13

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Santa Cruz County Local Elections Board of Supervisors, District 1 Gary Richard Arnold – Local Businessman John Leopold – Incumbent Charles Andrew Paulden – Health, Environmental Psychologist

Board of Supervisors, District 2 Douglas Deitch – Nonprofit Executive Director Antonio R. Rivas – School Counselor/Teacher Rich McInnis – Local Tavern Owner Daniel William Beckett – Small Business Owner Zach Friend – Police

Spokesman/Analyst

Board of Supervisors, District 5 Susan G. Weber – Community Volunteer – Withdrawn William H. Smallman – Civil Engineer Eric Hammer – Local Business Owner Bruce McPherson – Businessman/Journalist

Local Measures

Measure I anta Cruz City High School District Parcel Tax Increase from $28 to $38 per Year for Eight (8) Years Shall the Santa Cruz City High School

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District (Harbor, Santa Cruz, Soquel, and Costanoa High Schools) renew its expiring $28 parcel tax at $38 per parcel annually for eight years, with exemptions available for seniors, independent oversight and accountability, no funds for administrator salaries, and guaranteed local control, so funds stay in local high schools to preserve quality education?

Measure J anta Cruz City Elementary School District Parcel Tax Increase from $70 to $85 per Year for Eight (8) Years Shall the Santa Cruz City Elementary School District (Bay View, DeLaveaga, Gault, Westlake and Monarch Elementary Schools; Branciforte and Mission Hill Middle Schools) renew its expiring $70 parcel tax at $85 per parcel annually for eight years, with exemptions available for seniors, independent oversight and accountability, no funds for administrator salaries, and guaranteed local control, so funds stay in Santa Cruz elementary and middle schools to preserve quality education?

Measure K cotts Valley Unified School District Parcel Tax of $48 per Year for Three (3) Years Shall the Scotts Valley Unified School District levy an annual education parcel tax of $48 per parcel for three years, with independent community oversight of all expenditures, no funds for administrator

salaries, pensions or benefits, exemption for senior citizens and disabled, and all funds benefiting local schools?

Partisan Elected Offices

US Senate Candidates: DEM Dianne Feinstein – REP Elizabeth Emken – AIP Robert Lauten – PAF Marsha Feinland 18th Congressional District Candidates: DEM Anna G. Eshoo – REP Dave Chapman 20th Congressional District Candidates: DEM Sam Farr – REP Jeff Taylor – AIP Mike Lebarre 17th State Senate District Candidates: DEM Bill Monning – REP Larry Beaman 29th State Assembly District Candidates: DEM Mark Stone – REP Tom Walsh 30th State Assembly District Candidates: DEM Luis Alejo – REP Rob Bernosky n

Cabrillo Announces Board Vacancy ue to the resignation of Katy Stonebloom, a vacancy exists in the seat representing Area VII of the Board of Trustees of the Cabrillo Community College District. The Board of Trustees is now soliciting nominations to fill the seat. The provisional appointment will begin immediately following selection by the Board of Trustees on June 4, 2012, and the appointee will fill the position until the next regular election of the Board of Trustees in November of 2012. Anyone interested in serving on the Board during this interim period is encouraged to do so by submitting a brief statement of interest and qualifications by 12:00 p.m., Friday, June 1, 2012. Statements may be submitted via email (dohansen@cabrillo.edu), fax (831/4796153), or in person (Cabrillo College -

Applications for for Area VII Provisional Appointment Due June 1

Room 204, SAC West, 6500 Soquel Drive, Aptos). Eligible candidates for the seat must reside and be registered to vote in Trustee Area VII. Trustee Area VII includes a portion of the City of Watsonville, unincorporated areas of Watsonville to the east of the city, and a southern portion of San Benito County. Please contact the Santa Cruz County Office of Elections at 454-2060 to verify whether you reside and are registered to vote in Trustee Area VII. Also, please feel free to contact the Cabrillo College President’s Office at (831) 479-6302 if you have any questions about the position. n

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Cinco De Mayo Benefit Concert Raises $300 for Sports and Music Programs

e Natural Music and The Palm Deli demonstrated on May 5th that they know how to throw a fun shindig. The Cinco De Mayo Benefit Concert attracted over 150 people who enjoyed great food, wine, live music and lots of raf-

fle prizes. The live music kicked off with up-andcoming singer, Olivia Kreuger, who wowed the crowd with her sweet Dolly Parton-like voice. Next in line was a newly formed kid band from Aptos, Sucker

Punch, followed by another kid rock band, 3 Hole Punch. Many prizes were given away including gift certificates, t-shirts and music supplies. The winner of the grand prize electric guitar was JP Thrasher of Aptos. JP was both surprised and thrilled to win the guitar. “The bands were awesome Saturday night,” said JP, “a very inspiring group of musicians!” A total of three hundred dollars in proceeds from the night were donated to the Aptos Jr. High Sports Program and to Be Natural Music’s Scholarship Fund. The Be Natural Music Scholarship Fund was created with the goal of providing financial assistance to children in need who are interested in learning music. Matthew Pinck started Be Natural Music in the fall of 1998, and has been teaching music lessons to kids & adults ever since. In addition to private lessons, Matt also teaches band classes in a program called Real Rock Band. The program consists of musicians of varied experience and ages who form bands for the enjoyment of playing music together. Ericka and Doug Glaum, the owners

of Palm Deli, are passionate about keeping sports alive and thriving for the Aptos Junior High students and make great efforts to contribute financially to this program. Both Ericka, owner of Palm Deli, and Matthew Pinck, Director of Be Natural Music, hope that the idea behind the Cinco De Mayo Benefit Concert will inspire others to donate to both of these important programs for children. n ••• The Glaums opened The Palm Deli in 2009. The deli/market offers a full gourmet menu along with a large wine/beer selection and gift store. Family and community are everything to them and the Palm Deli is just another example of the passion they share for local, sustainable and quality foods. The Palm Deli is located in the Redwood village at 3000 Valencia Ave. Aptos CA 95003, (831) 688DELI (3354), www.thepalmdeli.com Be Natural Music’s next event will be on Sunday, June 3 at Don Quixote’s International Music Hall in Felton at 1:00pm. For more information, please visit www.benaturalmusic santacruz.com or contact Matthew Pinck at (831) 515-8369 or email: matt@benatural musicsantacruz.com.

Aptos youth band Sucker Punch (from left): Danner Pardue / Guitar, Brennan King / Vocals, Ryan Peck / Drums, Gavin Glaum / Guitar, Morgaine White / Bass, Vocals & Keyboard. “Rancho Del Mar” from pg 13

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Center and was the owner even after moving to Sandpoint, Idaho in 1972. The Fentons had shown the business owners plans for a renovation just before the property was sold to Safeway. The size of the new Safeway Store will double the size of the old one, from about 30,000 sq ft to 60,000 sq ft. All buildings on the lower part of the property where the 13 businesses are located will be torn down and the property re-graded resulting in two levels of shops and parking. That includes everything east of the Bike Station

and Comerica Bank. The renderings of the new Safeway show it facing east with a parking lot in front where the KFC, Aptos Twin, etc. are now. On top of the new Safeway will be another parking lot bordered on the north and south sides by retail spaces for shops and small restaurants. The gas station plans also show it oriented E-W with more lanes. n ••• The Aptos Times is in contact with both Safeway and the business owners and will keep our readers informed with the latest developments.

SportsWrap

Aptos High School Scoreboard Baseball

CCS Div. II Championship St. Ignacious 5 – Aptos 3 Aptos Season Record: (20-9)

ptos Scoring: John Evans 1 for 3, BB; Orey Wafford 1 for 4, SB, R; Michael Heinevetter 1 for 2, 2 Sac Bunts; Jordon Talbot 0 for 3, BB; Nicco Bailey 1 for 2, 2B, R, SB; Bryan Bucher 0 for 2, Sac Bunt; Gunnar Glaum 1 for 3, R; Jared Koenig 1 for 3; Jacob Connery 0 for 3

CCS Div. II Quarterfinals Aptos 4 – Gunn 3

WP: Jared Koenig Aptos Scoring: John Evans 1 for 3, BB, R; Orey Wafford 3 for 3, SB, RBI; Michael Heinevetter 1 for 3, 2B, BB, SB; Nicco Bailey 1 for 2, 3B, 2bb, R; Bryan Bucher 0 for 3, BB, GW run; Gunnar Glaum 1 for 4, RBI; Jared Koenig 3 for 4, 2Bs GW RBI

CCS Boys Finals (Aptos Results)

iscus: #8 Alex Yerena 123-07 Pole Vault: #4 Aaron McAverny 14-00.00

CCS Semifinals

Discus: #8 Alex Yerena 140-03 Pole Vault #5 Aaron MacAnerney 13-6;

CCS Girls Finals (Aptos Results)

1,600: #1 Nikki Hiltz 4:51.89; #3 Clare Peabody 5:09.24 4x400: #7 Aptos 4:03.18 Pole Vault: #5 Thresa Vinson 11-04.00

CCS Div. II Semifinals Aptos 7 – Mount Pleasant 5

WP: Jordan Talbot Aptos Scoring: John Evans 1 for 3, R, BB; Orey Wafford 1 for 2, R, Sac Fly, RBI; Michael Heinevetter 1 for 2, BB, R, Sac Fly, RBI; Jordon Talbot 1 for 3, IBB, R; Nicco Bailey 2 for 3, BB, R, SB, 2RBIs; Bryan Bucher 0 for 4; Gunnar Glaum 2 for 3; RBI; Jared Koenig 2 for 3, R, 2B; Ben Hudson 0 for 3, R.

Boys Track & Field

CCS Semifinals

1,600: #2 Nikki Hiltz 5:04.11; #9 Clare Peabody 5:11.77 800: #2 Nikki Hiltz 2:14.25 4x400: — #8 Aptos Courtney Destaillats, Clare Peabody, Jackie Stanger, Nikki Hiltz, 4:01.93 High Jump: #1 Nikki Miyashita 5-03 Pole Vault: #1t Thresa Vinson 11-06

Boys Volleyball

2012 All SCCAL Boys Volleyball Awards First Team SCCAL – Aptos

uke Paulus – Outside Hitter Kael Losik – Outside Hitter

Second Team SCCAL – Aptos

Grant Townsend – Setter

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Highway to Commemorate CHP Officer

By Noel Smith

years old when his father died. In an interview last August, Richard said he remembered being told of his father’s untimely death. He is quoted in the Santa Cruz Sentinel as saying, “I remember the news, when they told me he had died in a crash. And I remember the big, beautiful, wonderful funeral that they gave him. There were several officers there in uniforms with their motorcycles. They said there was a procession out at the grave site that was three-quarters of a mile long, the most ever done at the time.” CHP Captain Matt Olson said, “When the CHP first started in 1929, all officers rode motorcycles; there were no patrol cars. Until 1944, all CHP officers were required to be trained motorcycle riders. It really is an honor to be able to reach back into the past to honor one of our own.” According to Richard’s wife, Officer Donald Hoover — first Santa Cruz County CHP officer Jean, that event didn’t discourage killed in the line of duty — 1934. the family from being motorcycle eventy-eight years after CHP Officer Donald Albert Hoover was killed at the age of 31 while on duty riding his motorcycle, a portion of Highway One will be dedicated in his honor. The actual commemoration will probably take place in September, but an informal ceremony was held in the Rio del Mar home of his 84year-old son, Richard, who was only 6

enthusiasts. “Richard and I took many rides throughout the west on our Gold Wing. We loved the people we would ride with and meet on our adventures.” Unfortunately 84year-old Richard is dying of brain cancer. Captain Matt Olson He was aware of the ceremony but has lost the power of speech. When the CHP found out his situation, Olson and CHP Public Information Officer, Sarah Jackson wanted to make sure that Richard could take part, so they put together this event presenting Richard with a plaque honoring his father. Richard’s daughter Donna Edwards was also there from St. Joseph Missouri to help take care of her father, and he is also being cared for by Hospice of Santa Cruz County. The death of CHP Officer Donald Hoover was the first of three CHP officers

Jean and Richard Hoover receive a plaque representing the dedication that will be made in his father’s honor in September. killed on duty in Santa Cruz County and one of the 222 officers who have given their lives in the service of the citizens of California since 1929. The site of Donald’s death in 1934 is what was known at the time as “Slaughterhouse Curve” at the intersection of Commercial Way and Soquel Drive near General Feed & Seed. The section of Highway 1 that is to carry his name will be nearby. n

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THE REALITY OF REALTY with Ron Matusich

By Cynthia Howe

t’s spring and homeowners thinking about selling their home know that now is the time to evaluate their property’s value and its prospects of selling. In this ever-changing market, you need a seasoned realtor who understands the bottom line when it comes to numbers. If you’re a prudent seller, you’ll talk to Ron Matusich of R.G. Matusich, Realtors, Inc. in Aptos. With over 35 years in the field, Ron has experienced every market imaginable. Seller’s market, buyer’s market, investor’s market, commercial’s market: You name it - he’s seen it. When asked about the current market in Aptos, Matusich was realistically optimistic for sellers. “The overall market has stabilized to a large degree. Inventory is light right now, in general down about 65-70%,” Ron explained. “This will help sale prices in the long run.” Between the low inventory and the current interest rates, some as low as 3.85%, now is a great time to be a buyer. If you’re a buyer, keep in mind the old adage, “location, location, location!” It may sound simple, but the hard part is finding a realtor, like Ron, who understands where that ‘location’ is. New buyers are often confused by the different listing descriptions, especially when they see ‘foreclosure’ or ‘short-sale’. What does that mean to them? What’s the difference? The current inventory, according to Ron, consists of about 50% foreclosures and short sales. “Foreclosures are where the bank owns the house, whereas a short-sale is where the owner still has the house, but is negotiating with the bank to sell it for less than the loan.” Ron explained. “Short sales

“My focus is always on the client. I want to see people get into a home where they can be happy as a family. I’m thorough! I look at things like, ‘Will the buyer be in a good position ten years from now when they’re ready to sell?” — Ron Matusich

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Ron Matusich, in front of the office of his real estate company.

get strung along when there is more than one lender; sometimes taking 8 to 10 months to close.” If you’re a seller, having owned your own home for over ten years, now may be a great opportunity to sell with a reasonable turn around. One needs to keep in mind that appraisals continue to be a little lower than what might be expected because of foreclosures and short sales. However, Ron shared some insight into what the banks are doing to ensure their overall bottom-line on properties while still making income. “A number of banks are choosing to rent their homes out instead of selling them.” Ron stated. “They will eventually sell them, but if they can wait it out in this more stabilized environment, they’ll make

more on the eventual sale while still creating an income from rents. Another plus, they’ll have someone in the property taking care of it.” While Ron has a degree in accounting, his love for people eventually led him to sales. “Accounting was boring ... I tried real estate and loved it!” Ron shared. Ron started in Los Gatos, but he soon moved over the hill and has been selling real estate in the area since 1976. “My focus is always on the client. I want to see people get into a home where they can be happy as a family. I’m thorough! I look at things like, ‘Will the buyer be in a good position ten years from now when they’re ready to sell?” He also helps a number of investors

with their local properties, managing commercial buildings in Carmel, Watsonville and the surrounding areas. Investors know they can trust Ron with their properties, and the relationships Ron has established over the years have lasted, some of them, for decades. When you sit down with Ron to talk about selling your home, or buying a new home, or perhaps investing in the area, don’t be surprised to find that he is not only a great combination of realtor and accountant, he’s also someone you’d like to play a little golf with as well. n ••• Whether a buyer or seller, contact R.G. Matusich & Associates, 9500 Soquel Dr., Aptos, CA and talk to Ron Matusich. Tel #: 662-2486. Email: ronmatusich@yahoo.com

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Evaluate Your Social Media Habits

They are just as important as what is on your resumé

ou may have spent hours making sure you are using just the right action verbs in your resume, and crafted the perfect cover letter to catch the attention of your future employer, but if you haven’t spent the time to clean up what’s on your Facebook page, all that work could be for naught. Not only do social media sites like Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn allow you to connect and network as you search for a job, but they give you a platform to sell yourself — or shame yourself — to future employers. “Today, making sure you are buttoned up on your social media sites is as important as drafting a perfect resume and cover letter,” says Phil Schmitt, a faculty member at Westwood College - Du Page who teaches a class on preparing students for their job searches. “It is not uncommon for a prospective employer to go to your Facebook page during the review process. I have even heard of employers asking interviewees to pull up their Facebook pages while in an interview.” Your social media sites can be used for good and evil when it comes to job seeking. On the good side, you can position yourself as an expert in your field and connect yourself with others who may be able to help you get a job. On the negative side, an offensive rant, racy photograph or even an off-color item posted by one of your friends may give prospective bosses enough reason to hire another qualified candidate. Schmitt says the increasingly complex nature of marketing yourself through social networks makes it necessary for colleges to teach students the best methods for using them. In his classes at Westwood

College, which offers both on-campus and online degree programs, social media training is just as important as traditional job training techniques like practice resume writing and mock interviews. Schmitt offers the following social media tips to give yourself the best chance of getting the job you are hoping for: • Audit all your social media profiles to make sure there aren’t any posts or pictures you wouldn’t want a potential employer to see. Assume guilt by association - delete any offensive posts by your friends and hide them if they have a habit of posting questionable content on your profiles. After you are done, Google yourself to make sure there’s nothing hanging out on the Internet you might have forgotten about from an old account or from something someone else has posted. • Demonstrate knowledge of your profession. Reposting interesting articles you come across relating to your field demonstrates knowledge and passion. Use your LinkedIn profile to share your experience and expertise, and post anything of interest that you may “Social Resumé” > 31

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FeaturedColumnist The Book Bag by Robert Francis

The Book Bag by Robert Francis

Last Call At the Oasis:

Steinbeck in Vietnam:

The Global Water Crisis and Where We Go From Here

Dispatches From the War

Edited by Karl Weber Public Affairs. $15.99 (Rating-Very Good) s the global population continues to soar and climate change produces unprecedented droughts as well as devastating flooding, the struggle over fresh, potable water will become more and more acute. Although many people recognize the problem of shrinking water supplies, dealing with them is another matter. Not only are there regional and local issues raised over “who gets what” when it comes to water distribution but the issue also poses international problems as well. In conjunction with the release of the film by director Jessica Yu, “Last Call at the Oasis,” this collection of essays addresses some of the issues and suggests ways of dealing with the water crisis. The 13 essays included in the book are divided into three sections: “The Coming Water Crisis,” “Where Do We Go From Here,” and “Getting Involved: Resources For Learning and Activism”. Of the numerous reformers, policymakers, environmentalists, and scientists who contributed to this book, you’ll find an essay by Robert Moran on how oil and mineral development pollute and divert water supplies and a piece by Lynn Henning on how a family farmer became a passionate water activist. Alex Prud’homme discusses how the water crisis affects everyone, Robyn Beavers looks at how smart businesses are making sustainable water management a competitive advantage and Zem Joaquin explains nine “ecofabulous” ways of saving water at home. 22 / June 1st 2012 / Aptos www.tpgonlinedaily.com

Non-fiction covering many fascinating topics …

Edited by Thomas Barden University of Virginia Press. $29.95 (Rating-Good) etween December 1966 and May 1967, John Steinbeck wrote a series of articles on his travels in Vietnam during the war. Published by “Newsday,” the dispatches took the form of letters, which were addressed, to “Dear Alicia.” Alicia Guggenheim was a former close family friend of the author and the publisher’s deceased wife. Steinbeck, who was 64 years old at the time, traveled to many of the major combat areas and his pro-war stance was reflected in the articles he sent home. At the time, the columns generated a certain amount of controversy since the opposition to the war was increasing daily. This is the first time all of the 58 dispatches have been published together. In addition to Steinbeck’s writing, Thomas Braden provides an introduction and extensive notes that offers background on the essays themselves, the military situation and the social context of the 1960s. An interesting addition to the collection of Steinbeck’s varied body of work, this is a book those who have read the author’s other journalistic pieces will definitely wish to own.

River in Ruin: The Story of the Carmel River

By Ray March University of Nebraska Press. $24.95 (Rating-Excellent) lthough it is just 36 miles long, the Carmel River has the dubious distinction of being named one of the top ten endangered rivers in North America. In this short (174 pages) but informative book, Ray March looks at the history of this important Central Coast waterway and

how it came to be in its present sorry condition. The Carmel River’s story really begins with the arrival of Charles Crocker in Monterey and the construction of the Hotel Del Monte. Since the Monterey Peninsula didn’t have adequate water to support the large hotel and a growing population, something had to be done. Crocker turned to the Carmel River and constructed what would be the first of a couple of dams that stored water in the Carmel Valley. The story and the use of the river’s water begins in the late 1800s and in each succeeding decade more water is needed and drawn from the waterway. March follows the story right up to today and all the controversies that surround local water use and the river’s fate as a natural habitat as well as a source of water for the area. A fascinating story, “River in Ruin” provides the background and explains how the water situation on the south end of Monterey Bay has become such a quagmire of mismanagement and source of political angst.

The Me 262 Stormbird: From the Pilots Who Flew, Fought and Survived It

By Colin Heaton and Anne-Marie Lewis Zenith Press. $30 (Rating-Very Good) f you are interested in military aviation, World War II or the history of the jet fighter plane, this book is a must read. The first viable jet-powered aircraft, the German Me 262 was on the drawing boards before World War II but it was plagued with technological problems. The revolutionary propulsion system presented many problems that had to be overcome. Because of these difficulties it took about five years to get the aircraft combat ready and even then it was a “challenge” to fly. Nevertheless, when it did enter combat, the Me 262 downed over a dozen Allied planes in limited use and was considered a serious threat. Fortunately, there weren’t enough of the revolutionary planes or pilots to fly them to change the

course of the war at that point in late 1944. Told largely in the words of the German pilots who flew it, this volume charts the history of the Me 262 Stormbird from its inception to its introduction into combat. Over forty black and white photos illustrate the narrative along with two diagrams of the plane.

What Color Is My World? The Lost History of African-American Inventors

By Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Raymond Obstfeld Illustrated by Ben Boos and A.G.Ford Candlewick Press. $17.99 (Rating-Excellent) lthough you may have heard of some of these African-American inventors, such as George Washington Carver, Lewis Latimer and Otis Boykin, probably most of the men and women mentioned in this book will be unfamiliar to you. But by the time you’ve finished reading “What Color Is My World?” you’ll know that Dr. Percy Julian synthesized cortisone from soy, Fred Jones invented the refrigerated truck, Chef George Crum came up with the idea of the potato chip, and Lonnie Johnson, a nuclear engineer, designed the Super Soaker in 1991. These and a number of other AfricanAmericans who invented a wide range of things are the subject this very informative book. With ingenuity and perseverance, these largely unheralded individuals made our world saver, better, and brighter. Thanks to former NBA all-star Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Raymond Obstfeld, these inventors will be exposed to a much wider audience when this volume reaches the intended audience of children eight years of age and older. Actually, adults will find this book just as interesting and informative as younger readers. n

CommunityNews

State Ballot measures for the June 5 Primary Proposition 28 Limits On Legislators’ Terms in Office — Initiative Constitutional Amendment educes total amount of time a person may serve in the state legislature from — 14 years to 12 years. Allows 12 years’ service in one house. Applies only to legislators first elected after measure is passed. Fiscal Impact: No direct fiscal effect on state or local governments. Proposition 140, the Constitutional Amendment passed in 1990, currently limits the number of terms that members of the legislature can serve. Assembly members may serve no more than three (3) twoyear terms and state senators no more than two (2) four-year terms, for a possible total of 14 years in the legislature. (Exception: If an individual is elected or appointed to finish less than one-half of another person’s term, those years served do not count against the term limit.) Proposition 28 would limit an individual to a total of 12 years in the legislature— in the Senate, the Assembly, or both, in any combination of terms. It applies only to legislators first elected after the measure is passed and provides that legislators elect-

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ed before the measure is passed would continue to be subject to existing term limits.

Proposition 29 Imposes Additional Tax on cigarettes for Cancer research – Initiative Statute mposes additional $1.00 per pack tax on cigarettes and an equivalent tax increase on other tobacco products. Revenues fund research for cancer and tobacco-related diseases. Fiscal Impact: Net increase in cigarette excise tax revenues of about $735 million annually by 2013–14 for certain research and tobacco prevention and cessation programs. Other state and local revenue increases amounting to tens of millions of dollars annually. • Requires tax revenues be deposited into a special fund to finance research and research facilities focused on detecting, preventing, treating, and curing cancer, heart disease, emphysema, and other tobacco-related diseases, and to finance prevention programs • Creates nine-member committee charged with administering the fund.

Summary of Legislative Analyst’s Estimate of Net State and Local Government Fiscal Impact: • Net increase in cigarette excise tax revenues of about $735 mil lion annually by 2013-14 for research into cancer and tobacco-related disease, and for tobacco prevention and cessation programs. These revenues would decline slightly each year thereafter • Increase in excise tax revenues on other tobacco products of about $50 million annually going mainly to existing health and tobacco prevention and cessation programs • Net increase in state and local sales tax revenues of about $ 10 million to $20 million annually • Unknown net impact on other longterm state and local government health care costs. Proposition 29 would provide an estimated $735 million annually without allocating any money to pay down the state’s $16+ billion budget deficit or to fund existing critical programs like health care, education or public safety. Creates new government bureaucracy with political

appointees and a program that cannot be modified for the next 15 years. n

FeaturedColumnist

Introverts Unite! (Oh, wait, that’s going to be tough…)

By Camille Smith

i, I’m Camille and I’m an extrovert. I confess that from time to time I’ve overlooked the talents that introverts have to offer. I’m reforming. On a recent flight home from Ohio, I read Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World that Can’t Stop Talking by Susan Cain. I picked it up because in my work to maximize team performance I’m constantly looking for insights to have the more quiet members contribute. Why? Because I know quiet people are smart and insightful and we need to stop talking long enough to hear them. Consider some of Cain’s findings: It’s a spectrum: no person is a pure introvert or pure extrovert.

Our culture has a bias for talkers, against non-talkers. Introverts are often passed over for leadership roles. One-third to one-half of the population is introverts. If we don’t listen to them, we lose their intelligence! Solitude is essential for creativity. Steve Wozniak (inventor of 1st Apple) worked alone in his HP cubicle; states he never would have become an expert if he hadn’t been too introverted to leave his house when growing up. Theodor Geisel (Dr. Seuss) spent days ensconced in his private bell tower, rarely ventured out to meet young readers, fretting that kids would expect an outspoken Cat in the Hat-like figure and would be disappointed by his reserved personality. To validate what I’d read, I recently asked a dinner companion if she was an introvert or extrovert. “I’m an introvert who’s had to force myself to be an extrovert. I learned early that Theodor Geisel (Dr. Seuss) spent I had to speak up or I would be passed over. days ensconced in his private It took a lot of energy to do this. It always out bell tower, rarely ventured felt like I was betraying myself. I fretting readers, to meet young did it so I could that kids would expect an have more of an influence on our outspoken Cat in the Hat-like organization, but, it was tirted figure and would be disappoin ing.” Cain illusby his reserved personality. trated how softspoken, selfdescribed introverts – E l e a n o r Roosevelt, Rosa Parks, Gandhi – took the spotlight

1. Create time and space for reflection and solitude. (For ex., 1 no-talk afternoon a week) 2. Continue to collaborate, just don’t think it’s the only way to find the best solution. 3. Quiet people to lead; then, let them lead in their own way. n If you’d like to hear stimulating Cain’s TEDTalk, go to www.thepowerofintroverts.com. If you’d like to share your story as an introvert, I promise to be quiet and listen. because they were driven by their commitment to make a difference and do what they thought was right, not because they loved the attention. This validated my experience in working with thousands of people around the world: Our commitment to contribute can supersede our preferences, pull us out of our comfort zones, pull us through difficult situations to achieve meaningful, purposefilled goals. To support all your people to make their contribution and share their talent:

Introvert

Extrovert

Energized by inner world; fine with less stimulation

Energized by outer world; craves lots of stimulation

Enjoys reading a book, sipping wine with a close friend

Enjoys cranking up stereo, meeting new people

Works slowly, deliberately; mighty powers of concentration; immune to lures of fame

Tackles assignments quickly; makes decisions fast; loves the limelight

Dislikes conflict

Comfortable with conflict

Thinks before talks

As leader, allows others to blossom, run with their ideas

Talks then thinks

As leader, tendency to put own stamp on things, ignores other ’s input

W HEN

TIMES ARE UNCERTAIN , DO YOU : 1. Feel out of control? 2. Stop communicating effectively? 3. Get crankier than usual?

If you answered “Yes” to any of these and you’re ready to get a grip and learn how to say “No” to these same questions, here’s a special offer:

Take an online assessment and receive coaching from Camille Go to www.wipcoaching.com/assessment, enter promocode: TPG to receive a $175 discount…and get a grip. Questions? Call Camille, 831-685-1480 www.tpgonlinedaily.com Aptos Times / June 1st 2012 / 25

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Farm to Table Dinners at Chaminade haminade Resort will be putting on its wonderful series of Farm to Table dinners in the summer months – outdoor dining at its best. Enjoy a five-course dinner with local, farm-fresh ingredients prepared by Executive Chef Beverlie Terra. These feasts are paired with local wines, and the first one, on Friday, June 1, features Talbott Vineyards. Info: www.chaminade.com/Dining/farmto-table.asp.

Aptos Pizza ith a craving for pizza, my husband and I headed to Aptos Pizza for some take-away. There’s nothing like getting a few good slices to munch on whilst watching a movie at home. My husband always goes for lots of meat so he orders the Cement Ship calzone – a hearty mix of salami, pepperoni, ham and sausage. I, on the other hand, always go for the veggies and ordered the Vegetarian – a healthy mound of mushrooms, onions, bell peppers, black olives and tomatoes. Both pizzas were delicious – and it made dinner and a movie really easy! Aptos Pizza features Build Your Own Pizza with extra toppings, one of which is cashews. I don’t think I have ever had cashews on pizza. Nice! Aptos Pizza, 7945 Soquel Drive, Aptos, 688-4030.

Chowhound Cooking Classes bout three months ago I wrote about Denise Ward’s Chowhound cooking classes. I actually participated in one recently with a couple of friends, and they’re great fun. Around 10 of us peeled, chopped, sliced and diced as Ward guided

Chowhound Cooking Classes

us along. The end result was a fabulous lamb casserole that we all sat down to eat at the end of the class. We also made an assortment of hors d’oeuvres and a terrific strawberry galette. Ward recently prepared two very special dinners as a private chef – one entitled “Titanic” based on the infamous ship; and the other one called “Downton Abbey” based on the popular British TV series. The latter was a 12course culinary extravaganza of Edwardian-style food with china, crystal and cutlery of the period. Info: www.chowhoundcooks.com.

By Josie Cowden

24. Page promises “many bargains and deep discounts” on last season’s designs. Stella Page Design, 2121 41st Ave., Suite 103, Capitola, 601,3730. www.stellapage.com.

Dining Etiquette get such a lot of feedback about my comments on dining etiquette. One reader recently contacted me to air his views on

dress code. He said he dislikes the way some people dress in a nice restaurant – wearing inappropriate clothing and looking like something the cat brought in. I agree with him. ••• Josie Cowden is a freelance writer and proofreader. Contact her at ravenone274@comcast.net.

Movie Quotes

New Tasting Room for Odonata Wines inemaker Denis Hoey and his wife Claire opened their own tasting room at the beginning of May. Hoey can now feature his lovely wines in his own upbeat location – which is right next door to the Companion Bakeshop. Tuesdays will feature tasty evenings of wine and pizza from 4:30-7:30 p.m. Odonata Wines, 2343 Mission St., Santa Cruz, 566-5147. Website: odonatawines.com. Open Saturday and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m.

Coastal Culinary Personal Chef Service any of us don’t have time to be very creative in the kitchen, but we know the importance of eating healthy meals. Jessica Stutz is now in full swing with her personal chef service and will come to your home to prepare all manner of good food for you and your family. Consultations are free, and Stutz will discuss all your dietary needs. Check her website at wwwcoastalculinary personalchefservice.com or email jessica@ coastalculinary.com.

Stella Page Design now in Capitola tella Page makes the most beautiful purses, each one uniquely designed. She recently moved her studio from Moss Landing to Capitola and now has a lovely little store where you are welcome to browse around. Visit her website to see the full range of purses and accessories. Page will host a Capitola/Soquel Chamber of Commerce mixer at her store from 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, June 21 – a golden opportunity to check out Page’s wares. This will be followed by a parking lot sale from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on June 23 &

ACROSS 1. Balanced ride 6. Mythical giant bird 9. Iranian monarch 13. Her face "launched a thousand ships" 14. Lawyer group 15. Abu ____, United Arab Emirates 16. It describes the siege of Troy 17. *"Thank you ___, may I have another." 18. Churns 19. *"I'm ready for my _______." 21. Whitman's craft 23. ___-been 24. Italian money 25. An NBA game can never end with this

28. Bumpkin 65. What Salinger's 30. Bald Eagle to catcher was in Americans, e.g. 67. Weighed 35. Party request 68. One of three hip37. Crucifix bones 39. Outburst of firearms 69. Charged particle 40. One who employs 70. Bornean ape something 71. It preceded the vio41. "Revolutionary Road" lin novelist 72. Defensive ___ in 43. In the near future football 44. Mortise and _____ 73. 4 x 4 race, e.g. joint 46. Corpulent President DOWN 47. Youngster 1. Elegant and styl48. The Terminator, e.g. ish 50. Whiskey grain, pl. 2. Holler 52. Laurie Partridge 3. Greek muse of hisactress tory 53. ____ Piper 4. Fido's restraint 55. Tote 5. Make lovable 57. Team spirit 6. Wood file 60. *"What we've got 7. *"Help me ___-Wan here is _______ to Kenobi" communicate." 8. Plural of "carpus" 64. Shariah-approved 9. Heard round the meat world?

10. *"Give me down to there ___. Shoulder length or longer" 11. Competently 12. ___ and her towels 15. *"The stuff that ______ are made of." 20. Shylock's line of work 22. Metal-bearing mineral 24. Olga Korbut's outfit 25. *"You can't handle the _____!" 26. Nisei's parent 27. Movie premiere, e.g. 29. *"You're gonna need a bigger ____." 31. Cat-headed Egyptian goddess 32. Silent film comedian Harold _____ 33. Call forth 34. *"Show me the _____!" 36. High school ball

38. Confront 42. Ancient stone slab with markings 45. *"I love the smell of ____ in the morning." 49. Zip 51. Bachelor on "The Bachelorette," e.g. 54. Suggestive of the supernatural 56. Sunlight distraction 57. a.k.a. French Sudan 58. Medley 59. Ralph in Spanish 60. Manage without help 61. Eurasian mountain range 62. Actress Sofer 63. Trend-setting 64. Human immunodeficiency virus 66. Old-fashioned "far" © Statepoint Media

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Announcements

Nar-Anon

hat is co-dependency? What is enabling? What is this insanity? Am I the only one who feels this way? Join Nar-Anon, a world wide fellowship of relatives and friends of addicts who have been affected by someone else's addiction. Three meetings are now being held in Santa Cruz County, on Sundays, Tuesdays, and Fridays. For a meeting near you call (888) 374-1164 or email saveyoursanity@aol.com

Ongoing Events First Mondays of the Month

Lecture Series on ‘Great Decisions’

7:00pm-8:30 pm, Episcopal Church of St. John, 125 Canterbury Dr. in Aptos ectures will be lead by Dr. Laina FarhatHolzman, sponsored by Santa Cruz Beach, American Association of University Women. For more information, call (831) 688-0541

Second and Fourth Mondays First and Third Wednesdays

Alzheimers Support Groups

Monday: 2:00 - 3:30pm Wednesday: 5:30 – 7:00pm Conference Room at Elena Baskin/Live Oak Senior Center, 1777-A Capitola Rd, Santa Cruz acilitated by Jill Ginghofer, this group is for caregivers and family members of people with Alzheimers.

Tuesdays

Women Care Drop in Cancer Support

rop in Support Group is a gathering for women with all types of cancer. We offer support for women through all stages from diagnoses through treatment. For more information or to register call (831) 457-2273

Ocean Gate Zen Center

7:00pm. 920 41st Ave. Suite B, Santa Cruz (next to Family Cycling Center) lease join us for two 30 minute periods of sitting meditation with a 10 minute walking meditation in between, followed by tea and discussion. Other events: Zazen instruction 6:30pm first Tues. of each month. Morning meditation schedule Tues. & Thurs. 6:45am & Sat. 8:30am followed by "Come As You Are Zen." Visit oceangatezen.org for more info.

Drop in Grief Support

6:00pm at Aegis, 125 Heather Terrace, Aptos oin other adults who are grieving the death of a friend or family member. Learn helpful tools for coping: Share stories and receive support from people who care. No registration required, please call (831) 430-3000

Tuesdays thru Fridays, Sundays

Svaroopa® Yoga Instruction at Aptos Yoga

Aptos Yoga, 783 Rio Del Mar Blvd. Ste.23B, Aptos. 831-688-1019 varoopa® Yoga is very different from what most of us think of as yoga. With the support of blankets, beginning students relax into easy poses designed to release the deepest tensions in the body along the spine. This release deeply relaxes the body, quiets the mind, reduces pain, accelerates injury recovery, and promotes better overall health.

Classes five days each week. First Class free. For more information, call 688-1019 www.aptosyoga.org

Overeaters Anonymous

First Tuesdays of the month

6:30-7:30pm at Teach by the Beach #50 Rancho Del Mar, Aptos For more information, call (831) 429-7906

Tail Wagging World of Dog Ownership

First Wednesday of the Month

6:30pm at the Santa Cruz SPCA, 2685 Chanticleer Ave., Santa Cruz (cross street is Soquel Ave.).

First Tuesdays and Third Wednesdays each month

Orientations to Become Advocates for Children

North County, 5:30-7p.m., first Tuesday of month (for location details contact Danielle at 761-2956 X102) South County, 5:30-7 p.m., third Wednesday of the month at the CASA Office, 813 Freedom Blvd. Watsonville ASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) of Santa Cruz County needs your help. Volunteer 3-5 hours per week to provide support, guidance, and a powerful voice in court for children who have been removed from their homes because of abuse or neglect. Everyone welcome, men and bilingual folks especially encouraged. To RSVP call 761-2956 Ext. 102, or email Danielle@casaofsantacruz.org

Second Tuesdays Each Month

Free Job Seek Workshop!

6:00pm-7:00pm, Gateway Bible Church, 5000 Granite Creek Rd. Scotts Valley or more information, visit http://hirewire.org

PFLAG

(Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays) 7:00pm-9:00pm, 900 High St. First Congregational Church of Santa Cruz o learn more, call (831) 427-4016 or visit www.pflagscc.org

Wednesdays

Coastal Professionals

8:00am to 9:30am at Aptos History Museum, Old Dominion Court, Aptos. earn tips and make connections. Local professionals meet weekly to focus on business building and collaboration. Interested business owners, independent professionals and guests welcome. For more information: 621-1153, www.CoastalProfessionals.net

Toastmasters: Speak for Success

12:00pm-1:00pm, St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, 5271 Scotts Valley Drive, Scotts Valley. iving a business presentation? Interviewing for a job? Improve your speaking skills in a friendly, supportive environment with Redwood Ramblers Toastmasters. Open to all levels. Drop-ins welcome. For more information, call 831-335-3693.

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Lectures on Western Civilization

1:30pm-2:30pm, Monterey Peninsula College xciting lectures will cover fascinating topics such as "The Art of Alchemy," as well as "Lord Byron: Mad, Bad, and Dangerous to Know." Purchase free parking tickets at the college, lectures are free.

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Child Welfare Review

6:00pm- 9:00pm 1400 Emeline Avenue room 206, Santa Cruz. he orientation is designed to review the child welfare system and to give you a chance to have your question answered by child welfare staff. To register to one of the meeting and for directions, please call 454-4024.

First and Third Wednesdays

Santa Cruz/Monterey Bay ADHD Support Group Meetings

6:30pm-8:00pm at Mar Vista Elementary School on Soquel Dr. or more information, contact Jude Brenis at jbrenis@sbcglobal.net or call (831) 6840590

Fourth Wednesday each Month

Ongoing Constitution Classes

7:00 pm Quaker Meeting House, 225 Rooney St. Santa Cruz iew video lessons of an in-depth teaching about our Constitution, one of the most respected and copied documents in our nations history. For more information, visit www.meetup.com/santacruz-freedom-forum or email scfreedomforum@gmail.com

Fridays

Clutterers Anonymous

5:30-6:45 Sutter Maternity & Surgical Center, 2900 Chanticleer Ave, Soquel Dr. Santa Cruz. ired of Clutter? Stuff piling up? Support is available. CLA meeting every Friday. For more info call 426-1868 FREE

Saturdays

Come As You Are Zen

9-10:30 am, Ocean Gate Zendo, 920 41st Ave. Suite B, Santa Cruz (next to Family Cycling Center) ome as you are Zen focuses on Buddhist practices that enhance our daily lives. This will be an informal talk with time for discussion. Free — donation accepted. Visit oceangatezen.org for more info.

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Aptos Certified Farmers Market

12-1:30 p.m. at Seascape Golf Course. ontact Doug at 831- 724-9192 or e-mail dnakashima@razzolink.com for more information.

Overeaters Anonymous

1:00-2:00pm, Louden Nelson Community Center, Rm. 5 301 Center St. Santa Cruz For more information, call (831) 429-7906

City Council Member Stephanie Harlan to hold Office Hours in Capitola Mall

1:00pm-4:00pm Capitola Mall No meeting on Thanksgiving ouncil Member Harlan will meet with residents and persons interested in discussing City issues at Capitola Mall. She looks forward to meeting with her constituents and encourages Capitola residents to stop by and meet with her. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call (831) 475-7184

Second Thursdays of the Month

Veterans of Foreign Wars

6:30 pm, 2259 7th Ave. Santa Cruz Commander: Ronals Petty. For more information, call (831) 475-9804

Second and Fourth Thursdays of the month

Cabrillo Host Lions Club

7:00pm at the Cabrillo Community Center, Aptos Village Park, 100 Aptos Creek Rd. ublic is invited to all programs. Contact President Jess Allen 831-684-2721 or Past President Barbara Chamberlain at 831-6883356 for meeting/dinner reservations or information or visit www.cabrillohostlions.org.

Thursdays June 7, 14, 21 Meditate with Ease

6:30-8:30pm, Aptos Yoga, Rio Del Mar. Blvd. Ste. 23B, Aptos earn to be comfortable when sitting, how to quiet the mind, and what fuels meditation in this 3-part series. Includes discussion of yoga philosophy and practice. For more info and registration, call (831) 688-1019, email chudala@aptosyoga.org, or visit www.aptosyoga.org.

Saturday June 9 Volunteers to Save Soquel Creek

8:00 -12:00pm at Cabrillo College, Aptos. he Aptos Market, with over 80 vendors, is open year round, with the best selections of fresh fruits and vegetables, plants, seedlings, flowers, local honey, fresh eggs, fresh fish, artisan baked goods and gourmet foods. In addition, family activities, music, cooking demos by professional chefs, gardening workshops, seasonal fairs and events are a part of the market.

9:00am-12:00pm, Back of Nob Hill Parking Lot, 806 Bay Ave. Frnt. Capitola oin volunteers in pulling non-native species from the side of Soquel Creek in effort to restore the riparian corridor to its native state. For more information, call 464-2950 ext 24 or email wsp.rcdscc@gmail.com

Scotts Valley Farmer’s Market

Teen Summer Reading Program at Watsonville Public Library

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

Dated Events

Thursdays

Capitola-Aptos Rotary Club Meeting

one parenting support. Topics will include supporting your partner, dealing with fighting and aggression, being bullied, and the power of self esteem. Events are free! To learn more, call (831) 3356600

Saturday June 2 Trips for Kids Santa Cruz: Kickoff Open House and Community Ride

11:00am-2:00pm, 345 Harvest Dr. Watsonville oin Trips for Kids Santa Cruz for their kickoff open house. Free taco bar, fun and raffle items-including a brand new Raleigh mountain bike- will help celebrate their recent move to the "Launch Pad." For more information, visit www.tripsforkidssantacruz.org.

Family Fun Day at the I Can Too! Learning Center

10:00am-3:00pm, Family Learning Center, 7887 Soquel Dr. Suite G Aptos Can Too! Learning Center LLC is a leading provider of behavioral health services specializing in the treatment of children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Family Fun Day will feature fun activities, including a play gym, art projects, face painting, cupcake building and more! Parents workshops will also take place about insurance, developmental delays and ASD, as well as workshops about facilitating communications and basic milestones. There will be resource booths including free assessment screenings. Must RSVP to save a spot! Visit www.tbh.com or call (831) 424-5565 to register.

Tuesday June 5 Parenting Workshop: Dealing with Disobedience

5:30pm-8:00pm, Mountain Community Resources, Highway 9 mprove your parenting skills! These workshops will include free food, free childcare, and one on

Monday June 11 thru Saturday July 27

275 Main Street, Suite 100 heme this year is Own the Night! To celebrate the theme, there will be seven weeks of activities, parties, horror movies, and scavenger hunts at the library! Teens can earn raffle tickets toward grand prize ($150) by reading, completing Book Bingo, and attending library events. Come to the Watsonville Main Library of the Freedom Branch Library to sign up for free! For more information, call (831) 768-3400 and ask for teen librarian, Hannah Clement.

Wednesday June 20 Freedom Forum Presents: How to Take our Country Back Part I

7:00pm, Live Oak Grange, 1900 17th Ave. Santa Cruz irk MacKenzie completed 20 years of in-depth study of our world, leading him to conclude that the rarest and most valuable commodity is knowledge of the Truth of your own era. Accordingly, he decided to be silent no more, and to present some of the most profound insights into the Truch about a world that is being driven into a new dark age. Now is the time to stand up and be counted! www.silentnomorepublications.com

Saturday June 23 The Garden Faire 2012 ‘Growing Your Change’

9:00am-5:00pm, Skypark, Scotts Valley ome enjoy a full day of wandering amid organic gardening and sustainable living workshops, demos, and booths stuffed with goodies like tools and seedlings, which will inspire the gardener in everyone. Featured experts sharing their wealth of knowledge will include Dr. Ed Bauman, founder and president of the Bauman College Holistic Nutrition and Culinary Arts, and Emmet Brady, creator of the Insect News Network and innovative cultural entomologist and more. Admission is free. n

Although the Gemini Sun highlights your most creative side, you find that you want to keep the wraps on certain aspects until you feel the time is right to reveal your plans. You are looking more deeply into your relationships and perhaps questioning which ones work and which don't. You are growing apart from someone and while this takes getting used to, you discover that you are now ready to move to follow a dream which is more appropriate for you. The sun enters your sign on the 21st and here you will be able to create the changes you need.

Cancer (June 22-July 22)

Announcements

Santa Cruz Youth Symphony Auditions

he Santa Cruz Youth Symphony will hold auditions for new members on Saturday, June 9, at the UC Santa Cruz Music Center. Students 18 or under are eligible to audition. This forty-plus member ensemble will provide the only symphonic orchestra training program in the county and presents regular fall and spring concerts. Scholarships are available. An audition request form is available at www.sccys.org, or call (831) 607-9678 for more information.

Spring 2012 Family Arts Nights!

he Cultural Council of Santa Cruz County is pleased to announce its Spring 2012 Family Arts Nights, to include activities in folk dance, African drumming, storytelling, and visual arts. Family Arts Nights offers the opportunity for parents and children to share in fun learning activities together and for parents to experience first-hand how learning through the arts can help their children in all aspects of their lives! For dates and locations, visit ccscc.com.

Ongoing Events Mondays

Live Team Trivia

6:00pm Brunos BBQ 230 G Mt Hermon Rd. SV eams for trivia can be as few as one person or as large as 20! Great prizes for 1st and 2nd place teams. No cost to play.

Mondays and Wednesdays

Salsa Rueda Class

7 pm at Louden Nelson Center, 301 Center St., SC earn Salsa Rueda. For more information visit www.salsaruedasantacruz.com or call 831-457-7432

Monday thru Friday thru Aug. 16

Peaceful Interludes and Tranquil Landscapes

Begins June 5, 8 am-5 pm n art exhibition presented by the Cultural Council of Santa Cruz County. This exhibit will run from June 5th to August 16, MondayFriday, 8:00am-5:00pm. This new art exhibition features five artists whose works convey a sense of richness in the depiction of, and a connection with, their subjects and natural surroundings. Featured artists include Marie Gabrielle, Caroline McCall, Susan Trimingham, Erika Gakovich, and Timothy Lydgate. To learn more, Visit the Cultural Council's website at www.ccsscc.org.

Tuesdays

BINGO

6:30 p.m. Santa Cruz Elks Lodge, 150 Jewell St. osted by Soquel Sports Foundation. BuyIn $25. Also, we have a special BINGO, celebrating our 2nd anniversary, on Sept. 28 at 6:30. Buy-in only $15. www.soquelsports.com

Tuesdays and Weekends

Live Music on the Esplanade

Paradise Beach Grille 215 Esplanade, Capitola. ive music weekends and acoustic guitar Tuesdays. For schedule and more information: (831) 476-4900 Or visit paradisebeachgrille.com

Wednesdays

Dated Events

Peninsula Banjo Band

7:00 - 8:30 p.m., Harry’s Hofbrau, 390 Saratoga Ave, San Jose orty-seven years of performing in the Bay Area, over 250 popular tunes. Come see our band for Free in Sunnyvale Every Wednesday. No cover. Contact Lee McLaughlin, Booking Agent, at 408-993-BAND (2263) for information about booking the band for Non-profit events (donations are tax deductible). www.PeninsulaBanjoBand.org

Fridays

Argentine Tango at Dance Synergy

8:00-8:30pm class; 8:30-10:00+pm, practice 9055 Soquel Dr. Aptos e will cover the fundamentals of leading and following traditional Argentine Social Tango, focusing on what you need to dance well and enjoy yourself at the Milongas, (Tango dance party) and other social Tango events. For questions, contact Michael, stclare7@tangoworld.net (831) 239-2247

Ballroom Dancing

7:30- 11:00pm at Mid-County Senior Center, 829 Bay Ave, Capitola. ive music by The Rainbows. Refreshments, large floor, friendly atmosphere, free parking. All for a donation of $8 per person.

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First Fridays of each month

he First Friday Art Tour is a Santa Cruz Institute of Contemporary Arts event, managed in conjunction with the participating art venues. The event takes place year-round and illuminates some of the most talented local artists from local galleries. To find out where to participate in a First Friday art tour, visit firstfridaysantacruz.com (Most galleries are open 12-9 pm for First Friday viewings.)

First Friday Art Tour

Every other Friday

Shakespeare Club of Santa Cruz

10:30-12:30 pm, First Congregational Church, 900 High St. Santa Cruz, Next: June 1 hakespeare's club is seeking new members to join in the study of his plays. For more information, visit www.fridayshakespeare.org

Fourth Friday of each month

Musical Me Inc. Family Jam Night

6:30-8:30p.m. 239 High St., Santa Cruz. ring your favorite music to dance to and any instruments you'd like to share or perform with. Sliding Scale donation per family of $10-$25 (all proceeds going to our scholarship fund.) For more information call 831-438-3514.

Fourth Saturdays of each month

Writers and Poets Open Mike

2:00pm-4:00pm, Porter Memorial Library, 3050 Porter St. Soquel no meeting Jan., July, Aug. or Dec.) riters and Poets are invited to a new monthly open mike reading series. Come and read your fiction, essays, or poetry. For more information, call Jean at (831) 4754221

Saturday June 2 The Yamaha CFX Piano Series Benefiting The Juanita Orlando Grand Piano Fund

8:00pm, First Congregational Church, 900 High St. Santa Cruz vent features Chetan Tierra. Program will include Mozart Sonata in F major K., Schubert Fantasy for Four Hands, with guest pianist Melissa Creider, playing Franck Prelude, Chorale and Fugue, and Ginastera Sonata No. 1. Tickets: $22 general, $20 seniors, $12 students, $5 for children under 12.

Saturday June 2 Sunday June 3

Redwood Mountain Faire

11:00am-7:00pm, Roaring Camp, Felton he Redwood Mountain Faire is returning to Roaring Camp, showcasing a weekend of musical performances, with arts and crafts exhibits by local artisans. Diverse foods and beverages are offered by restaurants, micro breweries and wineries of Santa Cruz County. Two out door stages will feature a variety of music, including folk, rock, reggae, pop, concrete, bluegrass, americana, acoustic, and indie from musicians and artists in the Bay Area. To purchase advanced tickets, visit www.redwoodmountainfaire.com. For more information about Roaring Camp, call (831) 335-4484 or visit www.roaringcamp.com.

Sunday June 3 Carnival, Silent Auction, and Kids' concert featuring Linda Arnold!

10:30 pm-1:30 pm, Temple Beth El, 3055 Porter Gulch Rd. Aptos ring your kids and enjoy music from award winning children's musician, Linda Arnold and support Simcha Preschool. In addition to the show there will be a silent auction with great items for mom and dad, a raffle for kids, a bounce house, face painting, craft table, carnival-style games, and refreshments. TicketsL $5 for kids under 12, $10 for ages 12 and older, and kids under 2 are free. For more information, visit www.simchakids.org or call (831) 479-3449.

Friday June 8 and Sunday June 10 Santa Cruz Chorale Presents ‘Songs of Destiny’

Friday: 8:00pm; Sunday: 4:00pm Holy Cross Church, 126 High St. Santa Cruz anta Cruz Chorale presents, "Songs of Destiny," motets by Johannes Brahms (Schicksalslied & Nenia), Ludwig van Beethoven, Hubert Parry, Samuel Barber, Randall Stroope and Kirk Mechem. Performed by a select group of local singers under the direction of Christian Grube. Purchase Tickets: $23 for general public, $19 for seniors, and $5 for students at www.santa cruzchorale.com or call (831) 427-8023.

Sunday June 17 Hats off to Dad

Steam trains depart for Bear Mountain at

11:00am, 12:30pm, 2:00pm, and 3:30pm. Beach trains depart to Santa Cruz at 10:15am and 2:15 pm. alute dad on Father's Day by treating him to a steam train ride and an old-fashioned chuck wagon BBQ. BBQ will be served from noon to 3:00pm. Steam train tickets are $24 for adults, $17 for childen. Beach train tickets are $26 for adults, $20 for children. For information visit www.roaringcamp.com or call (831) 335-4484.

Sunday June 17 Santa Cruz Performing Arts Dance Recital and Scholarship Fundraiser

2:00pm-4:00pm, Dance Synergy, 9055 Soquel Dr. Aptos eaturing performances by the incredible surfing magician, santa cruz performing arts dancers, and other exciting guest performers, snacks, beverages, cookies and coffee, raffle prizes, games and a free dance lesson will be offered. Fun for the whole family! For more information, contact Caitlin Fahey at (831) 295-1268, or email santacruzperformingartsdance@gmail.com.

Sunday June 17 Sunday June 30 Great Train Robberies!

Also Sunday & Wednesday July 1 & 4, Saturday-Monday, September 1-3 Steam trains depart Roaring Camp, 11:00am, 12:30pm, 2:00pm, and 3:30pm, Beach trains leave for the Boardwalk in Santa Cruz at 10:30 am, and 2:30pm Roaring Camp, Felton ide your pocketbooks and valuables because notorious outlaws from the 1880s are sure to hold up Roaring Camp's steam trains as they reach the top of Bear Mountain. Shootouts, skirmishes, and other blazing reenactments bring the Wild West to life! Tickets are $24 for adults, and $17 for children. Stream trains are $26 for adults, and $20 for children. For information visit www.roaringcamp.com, or call (831) 335-4484.

Saturday June 23 The Tenth Annual Bonny Doon Art & Wine Festival

1:00pm-6:00pm, 3675 Bonny Doon Rd. Santa Cruz vents features unlimited wine tasting from local and regional wineries, fine art, live and silent auction, gourmet appetizers and deserts, artist demonstration, live music, and much more! Tickets are $45 if purchased before June 1, $50 after June 1. Fore more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.bonnydoonartandwinefestival.com.

Saturday June 24

Moonlight Dinner Train Party

At certain times in your life, you gravitate towards those with whom you share interests and common ground. This month sees you making friends with new people and you come into contact with those who you would never normally meet due to unusual circumstances. As such, you can form some great bonds and also get a sense of your place in the world. It's important to feel that you belong somewhere. Good fortune can be found here too, so make sure you network. This month's Full Moon highlights the fun side of your life around the first week. Plan holidays, days out and get togethers.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 23)

This month, you are focusing on your career. Are you doing the right job? Are you able to get a healthy balance between work and play? While Mars is in yoru sign you can initiate changes and although you may not see the chance to make improvements yet, you can at least look at others ways to express your creative side. This is a time when others will look favourably upon you and give you the helping hand you need. Travel lis likely as is learning new skills to add to your repertoire.

Virgo (Aug. 24-Sep. 22)

While the Sun is in Gemini, you find that your activities run smoothly enough and you are encouraged to go the extra mile. This sets you apart and means that others appreciate you for what you are doing. You are beginning a phase where the themes of travel, learning and teaching will play a major role, but now you are simply doing your homework. Relationships benefit from Venus in Gemini; if you are single you can meet people with whom you share a common interest. Great opportunities for career advancement can happen after the 21st.

Libra (Sep. 23-Oct. 23)

This is a month you need to think hard about your values, and most importantly how you value yourself. You are right to consider whether certain situations are worth your continued input or do you need to expect more in return? Develop inner confidence and self belief which comes after you cut down on self criticism. You are your own best friend, after all! You have an instinct for business matters and dealing with cash and this plays out around the first week. Several situations come together happily after the 21st.

Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22)

An eclipse in your sign in the first week can correspond with important changes and perhaps a desire to move the game on somewhat. You have been considering your options for some time and perhaps more responsibilities may seem daunting at first but you are ready for the challenge and the greater freedom this brings. Key relationship matters also play out this month. You and another make vows and commitments and you now feel that you relax in the knowledge that you have someone in your life who is perfect for you.

Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21)

Initially you may find that your best laid plans have to be thought of again, as outside factors come to bring about change that you hadn't anticipated. But you have a dogged determination to keep your goal in sight and as such which will work even harder to get to where you are going. But watch out for some frustrating moments! However, the Full Moon and eclipse on the 4th helps yo to have a broader and more spiritual vision and you see that everything has a reason. Interesting developments after the 21st can impact your personal life for the good.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 20)

Be spontaneous, sociable and do what makes you happy as you have been working so hard and deserve a break. Days out and holidays are on offer, or you organize a change of scene which will be of enormous benefit to you. In the first week, note who you meet coincidentally as this could have an important influence for later. Indeed, while you are open to new ideas, you are willing to try something different and break a cycle that you have found yourself in increasingly. Practical matters and working out ways to incorporate a life change will keep you busy in the latter half of June.

Aquarius (Jan 21-Feb. 18)

While this month you may be looking back with fondness to the past, there is also some unfinished business you would like to see to. Memories hold powerful emotions and nostalgia keeps you from the present moment. But it is while you are delving deep that you discover something new which gives a greater clarity and understanding of recent events. The influence of Gemini energy is light but there doesn't seem to be enough time to do anything properly. When the change of sign occurs after the 21st you get a more orderly time, when you make real progress.

Pisces (Feb. 19-Mar. 20)

This is one busy month when you are encouraged to pack in as much as possible. The Full Moon in the first week is about travel to distant shores and a chance for your to explore new territory. You don't need a lot of encouragement to do so! Think about how you express yourself and take note of interesting facts and figures to store for later. Jupiter, planet of opportunity, brings abundance for some time to come, and you could be a little overwhelmed with what's on offer. After the 21st your attention turns to your home and family situation.

Aries (March 21-April 20)

This month, lucky Jupiter leaves your sign and while you sometimes think that you could do with some more luck, Jupiter has also opened your eyes to new possibilities and you have learned plenty, provided you have been open minded enough to do just that. Now you will see business ideas getting off the ground, particularly if your venturing into self employment. Your extravagance is a matter of opinion, since you see expensive purchases as an investment. New beginnings equate to some endings too, but you are ready to move on.

Taurus (April 21-May 21)

6:00pm-10:30pm, Roaring Camp, Felton reat your family to an evening of fun and relaxation at Roaring Camp's Western Gemini (May 22-June 21) Themed Moonlight Dinner Train Party. Start You have been waiting for your chance for some time to now. In fact you with a hearty steak BBQ dinner in the moonhave been unusually patient, but several factors come together this light, followed by a leisurely train ride aboard month which means that you make quantum leaps to where you are supposed to be headed. It helps that the Sun is in your sign until mid the vintage railway cars. The stream train stops summer and the mighty Jupiter enters Gemini and will be here months. atop Bear Mountain to a glowing campfire, hot Consequently, you find that while you are dealing with more issues there is nothing you cannot handle and you relish the chance to pack in apple pie, and a country western band. as much as you can. As long as you are busy then you enjoy the buzz of Tickets $45 for adults, $35 for children. Parking new people and situations. is $8 per car. For more information, call (831) ••• Find Out More www.AnnabelBurton.tv 335-4484 or visit www.roaringcamp.com n www.tpgonlinedaily.com Aptos Times / June 1st 2012 / 29

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Father’s Day 2012 — Sunday June 17

The Origin of Fathers Day

n 1909 in Spokane, Washington, a Christian woman named Sonora Louise Smart Dodd, first thought of a day to honor her father, Henry Jackson Smart. She was in church that day listening to a Mother’s Day sermon when the idea came to her. For her, since the death of her mother, she was raised and nurtured by her father. In her eyes, her father is the most wonderful man; courageous, loving, selfless and all that God meant a father to be. And since her father’s birthday was in June, Sonora celebrated the first Father’s Day in June 19,1910. Fourteen years later, in 1924, President Calvin Coolidge proclaimed the third Sunday in June as Father’s Day. In 1972, President Nixon established a permanent U.S. observance of Father’s Day to be held on the third Sunday of June. So the idea for creating a day for children to honor their fathers began in the heart of a woman in Spokane, Washington. Since then Fathers day is being celebrated throughout the world on the 3rd Sunday of June every year. n

Fathers

Fathers were meant to be A guiding light for all to see.

Someone for his children to look up to, So tall, so strong, looking out for you.

Not perfect, not always meek and mild,

But someone who could make you smile.

Someone you wanted to be near, A person whose voice you wanted to hear.

My dad is now gone to heaven above, But I still hear his voice speaking to me of His love. Noel Smith — 2012

SchoolSpotlight

Aptos High Student Wins Art Competition

ongressman Sam Farr (DCarmel) today announced that Aptos High School student, Holly Hernandez, is the winner of the 2012 Congressional Art Competition, An Artistic Discovery. The winning piece by Aptos High’s very own Holly Hernandez was awarded 1st place for her photographic self-portrait rendition of Rosie the Riveter “Right to Bare Arms,” which will be displayed in the halls of the Capitol along with winning art from across the country. Three students from Aptos High School - Seniors Hana Sun Lee, Ken Muramoto, and Junior Holly Hernandez - participated in the annual 17 Congressional Art Competition “An Artistic Discovery.” High School students from the 5 Counties: Salinas, Monterey, San Benito, Gilroy, Carmel, and Santa Cruz entered work to compete for 1st place—the chance to go to the White House and

Congressman Sam Farr (from right) and Holly Hernandez pose with her winning selfportrait “Right to Bear Arms.” see their art work hung in the Capitol Building. Twenty-four works of art were presented. Honorable mention was awarded to Hana Sun Lee for her mixed media documentary piece of the Uganda War Lord Joseph Kony (Right Bottom). Holly and her parent will be flown to Washington DC

on June 20 for the ribbon cutting ceremony and the opportunity to see her art work hang in the Capitol Building along with the other Congressional District winners. n ••• Contributed in part by Veronique Marks, Visual Art Instructor Aptos High School

SPCA Featured Pet

Love for Linus

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hat’s all this beautiful five-year-old Cocker Spaniel is looking for. Unfortunately, it’s going to take a very special person to see how gorgeous this boy is on the inside, as his outer appearance is only temporarily flawed. Linus suffers from some skin issues stemming from a food allergy that progressively got worse after not being treated by his previous owner. He lost much of the hair on his neck and underside and was extremely itchy and uncomfortable. Now that Linus is at the Santa Cruz SPCA, he’s being treated properly and is slowly but steadily healing. When his coat comes back in you will be surprised at how handsome he really is! With a personality like his, we hardly see his hair challenges. Linus is exceptionally docile, kind and friendly dog that thoroughly enjoys being touched. He’ll take pats, scratches, and rubs all day long while leaning against your leg with his head resting in your lap. He’s a lower energy dog that enjoys daily walks but loves to lounge and is content to just hang out. He’s comfortable around people of all ages, sizes and sexes and seems to get along with any dog he meets. After wandering into our kitty room, Linus wasn’t interested in the cats and seems to be comfortable and calm. Cocker Spaniels in general have above average grooming needs and are prone to skin and yeast issues, triggered by allergies. Luckily, Linus’s allergies are caused by grain and any further episodes can be avoided by feeding him a grain-free diet that can easily be found at a pet store. Whoever is the lucky one for Linus will be sent home with the rest of his medication and instructed to give medicated baths weekly. Although it may sound daunting, giving him medication is very simple and he takes it without protest. With the proper treatment and a healthy grain-free diet, Linus is expected to make a full recovery and become a hairy and happy boy once again. Linus is on the lookout for love, come find him! Our adoption package for dogs and cats includes spay/neuter, vaccinations, micro-chipping, an ID tag, collar, a free health exam with a licensed Veterinarian, one month’s free health insurance, discounted crate purchase and other animal care materials. If you would like to help animals like Linus and his friends, please consider donating to the Santa Cruz SPCA. The Santa Cruz SPCA is a 501c3 charitable organization and receives no government funding, relying solely on public donations to run its many programs that benefit the animals and people of our community. For more information call the Santa Cruz SPCA at 465-5000, or visit www.santacruzspca.org. The SPCA is located at 2685 Chanticleer Avenue in Santa Cruz, CA 95065 and is open to the public Tuesday through Sunday, 11:00 A.M. to 5:00 p.m.

CommunityNews

CERT Training offered by Central Fire District

entral Fire Protection District will be offering CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) training to the public in June of this year. CERT is a program to train members of the community to be better prepared to deal with major disasters including fires, earthquakes and power outages. The course includes basic training in fire safety, light search and rescue, medical aid and disaster preparedness. Using CERT training, citizens can assist neighbors and coworkers when emergency responders are delayed during overwhelming situations. The 20 hour course is free to the public and is taught by fire district staff. For more information, contact Central Fire Protection District at 479-6843 or check our website at www.centralfpd.com. CERT training information is also available at www.santacruzcountycert.org. Central Fire District Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Training Schedule Disaster Preparedness, Fire Suppression & HAZMATL: TuesdayJune 5th, 2012 6:00-9:00 PM Disaster Medical Operations Part 1 & 2: Monday-June 11th, 2012 6:00-9:00 PM Light Search and Rescue Operations:

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have authored on all your social media profiles. • Make connections. LinkedIn is great for connecting with old teachers and other professional contacts. If you had a good relationship with a teacher or former coworker, ask him or her to write a recommendation that you can post on your profile. Connect with those that you meet at job fairs or industry events. • Learn about your future employers. Follow companies for which you might eventually like to work so you can build your knowledge base about

The 20 hour [CERT] course is free to the public and is taught by fire district staff. For more information, contact Central Fire Protection District at 479-6843 or check our website at www.centralfpd.com.

Thursday-June 14th, 2012 6:00-9:00 PM CERT Organization and Disaster Psychology: Tuesday-June 19th, 2012 6:00-9:00 PM Terrorism and CERT & Course Review: Tuesday-June 26th, 2012 6:00-9:00 PM Hands On Skills Session: Saturday-June 30th, 2012 09:00 AM-1:00 PM Dates Subject to Change You must attend all sessions of the training for a certificate of completion. The first five classes are held at the Central Fire District Admin. Building located at 930 17th Ave., Live Oak. The last day of class is held at Central Fire District station 3 located at 4747 Soquel Dr., Soquel. Please wear closed toed shoes and long pants. Class size is limited. Contact the Fire Prevention Division to register for the course at 479-6843 Mon.Fri. 8 am to 5 pm. n

the company. Following the Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn feeds of companies and professional organizations is also a great way to learn about job openings — and you can mention that you learned about the opening through social media to show that you’re adept at using these networks. “Some may lament that by accessing your profiles, employers can dig farther into your personal life than you would like,” says Schmitt. “But these platforms give you an unprecedented opportunity to market yourself to prospective employees and make connections to other professionals.” n ARA Content

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