Aptos Times January 1st 2013

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Mariners Take Consolation Prize

The Aptos High School Girls Varsity Basketball Team came back from a first round loss in the Alisal Winter Jam Tournament, winning its next two against Greenfield and Pacific Grove to win the consolation division.

The Mariners struggled against ...

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Last Thoughts

This is my final column as the Second District County Supervisor. Supervisor-elect Zach Friend will take office on January 7, 2013 and my twelve years of representing the District will come to an end.

I have very mixed feelings about closing this chapter of my life. I’m excited about doing new things and going new places but I have ...

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Aptos Ready for Change Like a diesel train starting its engines getting ready to begin moving down the track, Aptos seems to have finally reached a point of pent-up energy ready to be let loose. Significant changes are coming that will modernize and change our (relatively) quiet community. The two major transformations coming are the renovation of the Rancho Del Mar Shopping

Center and the impending development of a brand new Aptos Village.

Property Development Centers (PDC), a wholly owned real estate subsidiary of Safeway Inc., purchased the Rancho Del Mar shopping center at the intersection of Soquel Drive and State Park Drive in Aptos in February 2012. ... continued on page 4

Wharf to Wharf donations near $400,000 T he Santa Cruz Wharf to Wharf Race donated a record total of $388,394 to local schools and non-profit organizations during 2012, Race Director Scott McConville announced this week.

“The Wharf to Wharf is far more than a yearly running event. In fact we are one of the largest charitable organizations in the county,” McConville said. “Our main goal annually is to promote the health and fitness of the youth of Santa Cruz County.”

The Wharf to Wharf non-profit corporation donated nearly $400,000 to 36 separate organizations during 2012. The

two largest gifts were given to Soquel High ($110,000) and Aptos high ($60,000) for the resurfacing of their tracks. A complete listing is included below.

The Wharf to Wharf Race began in 1973, and has grown into one of the premier road races in the country. Last year, more than 15,000 people ran the race from Santa Cruz to Capitola.

The Wharf to Wharf Corporation is chartered to promote running as a means to health and fitness, particularly for young people.

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Cover Aptos Ready for Change by Noel Smith Community News Wharf to Wharf donations near $400,000 New Year! New Look! • Holiday Mecca for Toy Train Lovers • Wetlands Watch Docent Training Begins in January • Harp Music Concert Aptos Village Street is Given a Name!

2013 Youth Chamber Music Competition • Fireplace and Woodstove Safety

by Mike DeMars, Central Fire Protection District Know the Signs — Help Prevent Suicide 2013 Valentine’s Day Poetry Contest Soquel Creek Water District Appoints Richard Meyer as New Board Member • Supporting Traditional and Visual Artists – Creative Work Fund Announces Their Grants Process For The Next Year Meet the Author at Porter Library • Safety for All Schools in Santa Cruz County On Everyone’s Mind By Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Deputy April Skalland Banff Mountain Film Festival – Ignite your passion for adventure, action & travel!

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SOS Seeks Community Leaders – Sanctuary Steward Docent Volunteer Training Program Starts Soon • Over 2,000 Illegally Possessed Firearms Seized in California Throughout 2012 Former Carmel Developer Sentenced – O’Meara to Spend 78 Months in Prison for $16 Million Golf Course Investment Fraud Scheme • Nine Local Farmers Attended California Farm Bureau 94th Annual Meeting What Kids Learn From Chores – Proof That Suffering — And Help Around The House — Builds Character Beware of ATM skimming devices Marine Debris Act Passes in both House and Senate

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he Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History (MAH) welcomes all lovers of trains starting December 21 with its toy train extravaganza. Join us for a rotating cavalcade of operating toy trains from the 1920s to the 21st century. Watch a massive standard gauge steam engine from the 1920s start up-headlight flashing, drive wheels spinning, smoke flowing from the smoke stack and of course a mighty whistle. On another track, see a modern O gauge diesel with all the latest electronic features. Emphasis is on fun!

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Business Profiles 20 Aptos Yoga Center – Promoting Health Through Svaroopa® Yoga by Cynthia Howe Local Sports 24 Reggie’s Dream • Mariners Take Consolation Prize at Alisal Winter Jam Tournament • Aptos Scoreboard Home & Garden 25 Five Grocery Staples for Youth & Vitality Calendar • Arts & Entertainment – Pages 28 & 29 Monthly Horoscope • Page 29 - Your January Horoscope - Annabel Burton, Astrologer© Featured Columnists 6 Last Thoughts By County Supervisor Ellen Pirie 26 The Book Bag by Robert Francis – Plenty of action, adventure and suspense for the New Year…

27 EarthTalk® – What Makes an America City Green?

30 Electrical Safety This Winter by Mike Conrad, Division Chief Operations, Aptos La Selva Fire Protection District 31 Seniors in Action by Noreen Santaluce – Captivity during WWII Remembered SPCA Featured Pet • Page 31 – Who Needs Rudolph When You’ve Got Cupid!

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Hear the roar as the diesel starts up, the blast of the mighty horn, the squeal of the brakes at the train slows for a curve and the chatter between the engineer and the control tower. Toy trains have come a long way over the last century, but new or old, the emphasis is on fun!

The exhibit opened Friday Dec. 21 5-9 p.m. and runs through Saturday Jan. 5. The MAH is closed Mondays, Christmas Day and New Years Day. Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History, 705 Front Street, Santa Cruz, CA. Phone: (831) 429-1964. Website: www.santacruzmah.org ••• Wetlands Watch Docent Training Begins in January WATSONVILLE — The Watsonville

Wetlands Watch 2013 Docent Training Program will begin on January 23. Local experts will provide an inside look at the wetlands of Watsonville, including the ecology, history and restoration of the wetlands. This 7-week program includes Wednesday evening presentations and Saturday morning field trips.

New docents will be prepared to assist with field trips and lead walks. Docents also have the opportunity to help with community events, work in the library or greenhouse at the Fitz Wetlands Education Resource Center, work on special projects, and participate in wetlands restoration. There is a need for bilingual (Spanish/English) docents, but being bilingual is not requirement.

The Watsonville Wetlands Watch is a nonprofit community-based organization dedicated to the protection, restoration and appreciation of the wetlands of Pajaro Valley.

For more information, visit our website at www.watsonvillewetlandswatch.org.

Please contact the Volunteer Coordinator, Kathy Fieberling, at 831-345-1226 or email kathyfieb@yahoo.com for details and to enroll.

••• Harp Music Concert ommunity Music School presents the 9th annual Santa Cruz Harp Festival, a celebration of the harp in its many forms: from the folk harp to the historical wire strung harp to the autoharp to the Classical pedal harp typically seen in orchestras.

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PDC then immediately announced plans for a new store and the renovation of the shopping center. The 50-year-old, 3-acre Rancho Del Mar Shopping Center opened in June 1961 and has been the heart of retail and restaurant activity in Aptos for the past 50 years.

The renovation will affect 14 businesses in eastern portion of the center, as the buildings they occupy will be torn down. This includes the Rite Aid drugstore, Aptos movie theater, Ace Hardware Store, Aptos Jewelers, Erik’s Deli, Sophia’s, Aptos Burger, and Baskin Robbins. These businesses and others will be faced with the tough decision to either shut their doors or move elsewhere during the 2-year construction period in the Shopping Center, This renovation will significantly change the character of the local business community.

With the county’s approved Aptos Village Plan, the developer, Barry Swenson Builder, is expected to begin the steps necessary for development beginning in 2013.

The concept is that of a rural village look with a mixed use of residential and retail occupants. Aptos Village will provide a community center and a public open space

Aptos Village will provide ... a gathering area for social and civic events. The new village may also provide an alternative location for some of the businesses being forced to move out of the Rancho Del Mar Shopping Center due to and during its renovation.

— a village common — as a gathering area for social and civic events. The new village may also provide an alternative location for some of the businesses being forced to move out of the Rancho Del Mar Shopping Center due to and during its renovation.

Another development on the verge of actually taking shape is McGregor Park in Seacliff. Plans to build a community park in the Seacliff Village of Aptos were on hold since 2007 because of a lack of funds. Recently more than $600,000 in grants has put the park back on track. The undeveloped 1.25-acre McGregor Neighborhood Park is at the corner of Sea Ridge Road and McGregor Drive. Plans call for an amphitheater, picnic area, shade structures, playground, skate areas and restrooms.

The boundaries of the park will be planted with drought-tolerant plants while the 15,000-square-foot center will be covered with drought-tolerant turf.

A seminal event regarding the purchase of the railroad 31-mile right-of-way between Watsonville and Davenport took place on November 17 with the Rail Corridor Ribbon Cutting in Aptos. The Iowa Pacific Railway has been given the rights to freight and passenger service on the

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A rendering of the Aptos Village Plan

(now) publicly owned rail corridor and has named its new venture the Santa Cruz & Monterey Bay Railway. No word on when freight service will start but passenger service was kicked off with demonstration passenger runs on November 17 and the Train to Christmas Town which ran five days per week in December from the Boardwalk to just past Wilder Ranch.

Notable changes that took place in 2012 have effected four people closely associated with Aptos and Cabrillo College.

First, Second District Supervisor Ellen is stepping down after 12 years in office with Zach Friend supervisor-elect Zach Friend taking her place on January 7.

Also, Maestro John Larry Granger conducted his last concert with the Santa Cruz County Symphony in May 2012. A series of candidates are now conducting this John Larry Granger year’s concerts as they are considered as Granger’s replacement.

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Last Thoughts T

By County Supervisor Ellen Pirie

his is my final column as the Second District County Supervisor. Supervisor-elect Zach Friend will take office on January 7, 2013 and my twelve years of representing the District will come to an end.

I have very mixed feelings about closing this chapter of my life. I’m excited about doing new things and going new places but I have loved working with my constituents and will miss many of them. The friends I have made in County government and in community organizations have helped me in innumerable ways and have made me a better person and a better Supervisor.

Although I expect to be gone from Santa Cruz County for a couple of years, I hope to return and be a part of this wonderful community again. In the meantime, I want to leave some final thoughts on a couple of issues …

The Rail Right-of-Way fter more than 10 years of work, the Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) completed the purchase of the Santa Cruz Branch Line in October 2012. The purpose of the purchase is to “preserve the rail corridor” for future multi-modal transportation uses. Multi-modal means multiple means of travel – trains, bicycles, feet and who knows what else!

Passenger Rail Service oughly half of funding for the purchase of the rail right of way was from state Proposition 116 funds. The purpose of Proposition 116 was to encourage passenger rail service, so a condition of that funding is that the RTC initiate passenger rail service. There is no requirement that the RTC maintain passenger rail service indefinitely.

The RTC is meeting that “initiate passenger rail” condition by allowing Iowa Pacific to run the Train to Christmastown, a tourist passenger service running between Santa Cruz and up the North Coast a short distance. It will run from late November until Christmas. Iowa Pacific has a 10-year contract with the RTC to run that service

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Mount Madonna’s Production of Alice in Wonderland

Alice and the Royal Cardsmen — Eighth grader Savannah Willoughby performs as Alice in a scene with the Royal Cardsmen from Mount Madonna School’s production of Disney’s “Alice in Wonderland, Jr.” 6 / January 1st 2013 / Aptos Times www.tpgonlinedaily.com

Second District County Supervisor Ellen Pirie (right) and the Supervisor-Elect Zach Friend (left) stand with local historian Sandy Lydon. every year, as well as provide freight rail next to an operating rail line is 12 feet. So, a minimum width of 32 useable feet is needed service in the Watsonville area.

If the tourist train is financially suc- on this line to accommodate rail and trail.

A possible solution to the problem is cessful, Iowa Pacific (doing business locally as the Santa Cruz and Monterey to amend the contract between the RTC Bay Railway) will want to operate it for the and Iowa Pacific to reduce the rail service full 10 years and continue it in the future. easement to 17 feet wide. Federal law If it is not financially successful, they will allows the easement to be as narrow as want out of the contract early. Either way, 17 feet and it is possible that Iowa Pacific the RTC will have met its obligation under would agree to such an amendment. the terms of the state funding agreement to However, Iowa Pacific hasn’t agreed to the reduction of its easement yet and it has the initiate passenger rail service. right to say “no.” If Iowa Pacific says “yes,” Bicycle and Pedestrian Trail nother potential use of the rail line is it would reduce the minimum needed for for a bicycle and pedestrian trail. On both rail and trail to 29 useable feet.

The other reason it is difficult to have this rail line, it will be difficult, although not impossible, to have both an operating both rail and trail on this particular rail line rail line and a bike and walking trail. The is the many trestles and bridges on the line. reasons it is difficult are the narrow width Under state and federal law, and for obvious of the right of way corridor in some places safety reasons, the RTC can’t put a trail on and the 37 trestles and bridges along the a trestle if there is an operating rail service.

Since there are 37 trestles or bridges on the right of way.

The rail corridor varies in width rail line, these present serious obstacles.

This isn’t an insurmountable problem; because it is comprised of many different sized parcels of land. The parcels vary it’s just an expensive problem to solve. The in length and width – some are long and options for dealing with this problem are skinny, others are short and wide. The either: • Build a pedestrian bridge next to the parcels vary from only 16 feet wide to well existing railway bridge, or over 100 feet wide.

• Move the trail off of the rail corridor Most of the right of way is plenty and go around the bridge or trestle. wide to accommodate both rail and a trail.

There’s no question that having an However, in those areas where the right of way is narrow, say under 32 useable feet, operating rail system is a mixed blessing. there isn’t room for an operating rail service It provides train service, at least as a tourist and a trail, at least not under the terms of attraction, but also makes the creation of a the current contract with Iowa Pacific. The bike and pedestrian trail more expensive contract between the RTC and Iowa Pacific and difficult. If there is no operating rail gives Iowa Pacific an easement 20 feet wide system at some point in the future, then the (10 feet on each side of the centerline of the trail can run where the tracks are now.

No additional land or bridges would track) for the passenger and freight service.

The minimum width required for a trail be needed.

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Commuter Rail ’ve heard a lot of people talk about how great it would be to have a commuter rail system running from Watsonville to Santa Cruz. And I agree! The problem is that the economics of operating a commuter rail system require a dense population with many people using the rail. We don’t have a dense population and the financing of a commuter rail line just doesn’t work here. A number of much larger cities, such as Portland, San Jose, have light rail systems that struggle financially.

In 1998 or so, the RTC did a study of transportation in Santa Cruz County. One of the issues it looked at was the viability of a passenger rail system on our tracks. The study found that operating a regular passenger rail system would require a public subsidy of about $60 per rider, per ride.

That’s simply impossible now. However, things could change in the future and operating a commuter rail system could someday make sense.

Rail Banking f there comes a day when there is no operating rail service north of Watsonville, the RTC could “rail bank” the line.

Rail banking is a federally recognized process in which the corridor owner, the RTC in this case, officially says: “We aren’t currently using this rail corridor for rail service but we hope to be able to use it for rail service in the future.” The purpose of rail banking is to protect the corridor.

The rail corridor is made up of many separate parcels of land. Some are owned outright by the RTC. But for some parcels, the RTC only owns an easement for rail service. Under normal real property law, if the owner of the easement ceases to use it for the intended purpose, then the easement ends. So, the RTC could lose its unbroken corridor because its easements over some of the parcels would be terminated.

Rail banking prevents the loss of those easements.

Then if in the future regular passenger rail service makes sense, the unbroken cor-

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ridor is there for public use. And in the meantime, the corridor can be used for a bike and pedestrian trail, or other transportation uses.

Other things to keep an eye on …

The Master Plan for the Sanctuary Scenic Trail — This draft master plan was released by the RTC in November and comments are due by Dec. 21. It is an excellent draft but it does have some errors and oversights. For example, the draft barely mentions the RTC’s 10-year contract with Iowa Pacific. I think that the public should know about issues that impact the construction of the Trail and that contract certainly does.

The Master plan also assumes that Iowa Pacific’s rail service easement will be reduced to 17 feet, which it may or may not be. The purpose of the Master Plan is, or should be, to lay out a clear picture of where a trail is feasible on the rail line and what obstacles will need to be overcome.

Comments can be made about the draft Master Plan to the RTC until December 21. The RTC may or may not agree with a comment and may or may not incorporate it into the final Master Plan. The RTC staff will make recommendations to the Commission itself. The Commission (including

Supervisor Friend) will make the final decision about what changes to make to the draft Plan.

The Mar Vista bicycle/pedestrian bridge over Highway 1 — The Mar Vista Bridge is one of three new bicycle/pedestrian overcrossings planned as part of the Highway 1 corridor improvement program. The Mar Vista crossing will connect Aptos and Seacliff and will reduce travel distances for bicyclists and pedestrians traveling between Mar Vista Drive at

McGregor Drive in Seacliff to Mar Vista Elementary School by up to 1.6 miles. It will also reduce traffic through the busy State Park Drive interchanges.

Most importantly, the funding is in place for the Mar Vista Pedestrian Bridge.

The EIR on the highway improvements, including this bridge, will be completed next year. Design is expected to be done the following year. Once built, it will improve access to residential, educational, recreational and commercial destinations, including Seacliff State Beach, Cabrillo College, Aptos and Seacliff Villages. Please stay engaged to comment on the design and insure that the project serves the community well.

The Rancho del Mar/Safeway remodel — No application for a permit has been filed yet but it is expected in the spring.

The County will require a traffic study to be done by the applicant. It will be very important that the public read and understand the traffic study.

I have been honored to be the Second District County Supervisor for the past 12 years. It has been interesting, fun, aggravating and never boring! It’s been a great experience and I’m grateful to the voters for giving me this opportunity. n

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Aptos Village Street is Given a Name!

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he most popular choice for the name of a planned east-west street as part of the Aptos Village development was determined to be “Aptos Village Way.” The new street will connect Trout Gulch and Aptos Creek Roads through the Village and will run parallel to and north of Soquel Drive.

“Aptos Village Way” was selected by informal balloting organized by out-going Second District Supervisor Ellen Pirie, who spearheaded the Aptos Village Plan and development proposal during her 12 years on the Board. Voting was done at community events and online during the past month.

Other street choice names included “Rafael Castro,” “Sawmill Road,” and “Apple Barn Street.” Rafael Castro was a well-respected Californio, who was born in Santa Cruz County and owned the 6,000-acre Aptos Rancho, including the land where Aptos Village stands.

Sawmill Road was suggested to commemorate the sawmill that was on

Overall Site Plan Aptos Creek in the 1800s. Apple Barn Street was proposed in recognition of

February 21, 2013 3:30 – 7:00PM at the Capitola Mall Businesses, Organizations, Non-Profits…

Join us for the 27th annual Greatest Showcase on Earth! From Accounting to Yoga and everything in between…Santa Cruz County is bustling with great businesses! It’s your time to shine!

Reserve your exhibitor space today!

The Food and Wine Pavilion offers an excellent opportunity for restaurants, caterers, wineries and breweries to showcase their specialties!

Sponsorship opportunities available!

Download a registration form at: www.capitolachamber.com/events/calendar/ or call the Capitola-Soquel Chamber at 831.475.6522 or the Aptos Chamber at 831.688.1467. Complete registration form and return to the Capitola-Soquel Chamber of Commerce: By mail: 716-G Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA 95010 FAX: 831.475.6530 Email: capcham@capitolachamber.com Capitola-Soquel Chamber of Commerce, 716-G Capitola Avenue, Capitola, Ca. 95010, capitolachamber.com 475-6522

the large apple-packing shed that has been used as an antiques market and will be moved and remodeled as a

grocery store in Aptos Village.

“Aptos Village Way” was the clear winner with twice as many votes as each of the other choices. More than 430 votes were cast. Community members also suggested other names such as Bike Jump Place, Steve Colbert Street and Aldrich Lane, in honor of Lucille Aldrich who started the Aptos Fourth of July Parade.

“Pirie Place” was also suggested, but Pirie said, “No, absolutely not!”

“I want to thank all those who took the time to vote,” Pirie said. “And I’m pleased that there was a clear first choice.”

Road names are usually suggested by the developer and then approved by Emergency Service personnel to ensure the name is not duplicated elsewhere in the County. Supervisor Pirie wanted the community involved in the selection, just as the community was involved in the creation of the Aptos Village Plan.

“Historians Sandy Lydon and Carolyn Swift helped narrow the list of names,” Pirie said. n

“Aptos Village Way” was the clear winner with twice as many votes as each of the other choices. More than 430 votes were cast.

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2013 Youth Chamber Music Competition T he Santa Cruz Baroque Festival has opened its 11th annual Youth Chamber Music Competition. The competition is open to high-school musicians performing in chamber ensembles, and are residents of Santa Cruz and Santa Clara Counties (see “Eligibility” below).

Following auditions on Saturday, February 23, 2013 the awards ceremony takes place at the Baroque Festival’s Concert III, Saturday, March 16, at the UCSC Music Center Recital Hall from 7:30 PM. Each

member of the winning ensemble will receive $100 up to a total of $400 and the group will perform at the competition’s awards ceremony. Second place winners will receive $50 each up to a total of $200 and will be recognized along with honorable mention award groups.

Deadline: Audition appointments are scheduled by completing the Competition Entry Form and returning it to us by Saturday, February 15, 2013 (receipt deadline). You will then receive confirmation of your audition appointment by email by the following Monday. You may download this form from our website, (www. scbaroque.org/youth.html), or request it by phone, (831-457-9693) or email, (info@scbaroque.org).

Auditions: The competition will be held on Saturday, February 23, 2013, at the UCSC Music Building, Room 131, between the hours of 10 AM and 4 PM, and under the supervision of our artistic director, Dr. Linda Burman-Hall. While we take into account schedule preferences for auditions, groups are recommended to be available at any time during the planned judging block.

Repertoire: We encourage groups to compete by playing baroque and other

early music (pre-1750), but the competition is also open to instrumental ensembles performing Classical and Romantic concert repertoire.

Ensembles (NEW): Individual students may enter in no more than two different ensembles in a given competition year.

Eligibility: The competition is open to high-school students residing in Santa Cruz and Santa Clara Counties.

Santa Clara County ensembles are admitted on a space-available basis.

Accomplished younger musicians are

welcome to compete. Ensembles are expected to range from 2 to 10 players in size.

By entering the competition, ensemble members affirm their ability to play at the awards ceremony (March 16). Complimentary tickets will be available to all competitors (2 guests per student) and coaches (1 per ensemble). There is a charge for parking at UCSC. n ••• For additional information you may visit our website at www.scbaroque.org.

Central Fire Talks About Fireplace and Woodstove Safety

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Mike DeMars — Public Information Officer Central Fire Protection District 831-479-6843

he Central Fire District would like to remind homeowners that in order to be safe when disposing of ashes from fireplaces or wood stoves:

• Hot coals and embers can be concealed in the ash and smolder for hours.

• Because coals and embers can stay hot for hours or even days, never store

ashes inside of your home or garage.

• When disposing of ashes, always use a metal can with a lid.

• Store the metal container outside away

from your home and combustible materials until the ashes are cool.

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Know the Signs — Help Prevent Suicide

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n 2010, 3,823 Californians took their own lives, and 16,425 people were hospitalized for self-inflicted injuries.

As part of its comprehensive Suicide Prevention Initiative, the California Mental Health Services Authority (CalMHSA) has launched a mass media campaign intended to prepare Californians to prevent suicide by encouraging them to know the warning signs for suicide, find the words to offer help to someone they are concerned about and reach out to resources.

“Stephanie Welch, Senior Program Manager for CalMHSA said, “The Know the Signs campaign serves as a way for us to educate our communities how to play a role in the prevention and early intervention process by reaching out to loved ones who may be at risk for suicide.”

It’s often difficult for individuals who might be at risk for suicide to reach out for help. Therefore, the campaign speaks directly to individuals who are most likely to see the signs of suicide and respond appropriately, such as family and friends.

“Change” from page 2 Ken Thomas, president of the Wharf to Wharf Board of Directors, said that the 2012 charitable donations has brought the total number of contributions to nearly $5 million since the race’s inception. “Every year we go through a number of grant applications from schools and non-profits to ensure that the money we donate goes directly to programs of health and fitness,” Thomas said. “We’re proud of the success that these programs have had. This year was the largest amount ever.” n •••

“While the signs for suicide can be subtle, they are there,” said Anara Guard, suicide prevention advisor to the campaign. “The campaign goals are to educate people on what those signs are, to recognize them when they are present, and how to intervene early before the situation becomes critical.”

The media campaign includes TV,

radio, outdoor billboards, online, mobile and print advertisements and is running across the state through January. Campaign materials are also available for download on www.YourVoiceCounts.org, the campaign’s online forum that encourages dialogue and participation for suicide prevention.

The campaign is funded by counties through the voter approved Mental Health

Here’s a complete list of donations for 2012: Aptos High School $11,800 Track / Football / Cheer / Softball Harbor High School $8,300 Track / Football/ Water Polo/Cheer Monte Vista Christian $7,000 Track & Field Pajaro Valley High School $7,000 Track & Field Santa Cruz High School $12,540 Track & Field / Girls Basketball Scotts Valley High School $9,300 Track & Field / Girls Basketball San Lorenso Valley High School $9,600 Track & Field / Girls Softball / Football Soquel High School $15,100 Track & Field / Football / Baseball / Cheer / Water Polo

Watsonville High School $13,000 Track & Field Saint Francis High School $7,000 Track & Field Salesian Sisters School $600 Twin Lakes Christian School $450 Pacific Collegiate School $1,000 New Brighton Middle School $2,084 Branciforte Middle School $12,500 Pajaro Valley Middle School $1,600 Delaveaga Elementary School $800 Linscott Charter School $1,000 Soquel Elementary Schools $4,000 YES School $800 Aptos Junior High School $1,200 E.A. Hall Middle School $3,800 Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League $1,300

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Services Act (MHSA) (Prop. 63) and administered by CalMHSA, an organization of county governments working to improve mental health outcomes for individuals, families and communities.

The 3-year campaign is funded from September 2011 through June 2014, and aims to achieve the following goals: • Prepare more Californians to prevent suicide by increasing knowledge of warning signs, how to offer help and local resources.

• Provide individuals who are going through tough times with resources, hope and reassurance that help is available.

• Work with the news media to increase reporting about suicide in ways that are consistent with national recommendations.

For more information on the Know the Signs campaign, visit www.suicideispreventable.org.

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Mission Hill Middle School $1,350 Scotts Valley Middle School $1,470 Soquel Stadium Track Resurfacing Fund $13,000 Equipment Fund $3,000 International Games $1,400 Student Athlete Scholarship Fund $30,000 Capitola Junior Guards $7,000 Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Reserve $9,600 Capitola Explorers $400 Aptos High School Track Resurfacing $60,000 Soquel High School Track Resurfacing $110,000 Coast County Athletic League $1,800 Santa Cruz Track Club $17,600 TOTAL 2012 DONATIONS: $388,394

Give your child a head start

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hroughout the busy school year, many high school students across the country are already taking steps to explore college and other postgraduation opportunities. In fact, in today’s challenging economic climate and competitive job market, it has become increasingly important to begin planning for future career options at an early stage.

One area that is particularly ripe for opportunity is in the STEM fields (science, technology, engineering and mathematics). In August 2012, U.S. News & World Report reported that there will be a need to fill over 1.2 million STEM jobs in the U.S. by 2018.

STEM careers offer lucrative and stable opportunities; for example, pharmacist jobs boast median salaries of $105,000, with a projected 25 percent job growth rate between 2010 and 2020. STEM fields

are also drivers of innovation: Experts note that those working in STEM are overwhelmingly responsible for creating breakthrough inventions compared with non-STEM counterparts.

Despite the promise these career

paths offer, less than one-third of eighth graders in this country are proficient in mathematics and science and fewer than 15 percent of U.S. undergraduates receive science or engineering degrees. This academic lag has resulted in the country’s

STEM workforce hovering under 3 percent of the total working population.

“It is important to close these gaps because STEM fields have an enormous impact on our country’s growth and also provide rich opportunities for our youth,” says John Jones, R.Ph., J.D., who is a senior vice president at OptumRx and the chair of the Pharmacy is Right for Me educational initiative. “We should reach students early in their education to get them thinking about the opportunities the sector has to offer, and begin taking those first steps toward building careers in the diverse STEM arena.”

So how can parents and caretakers help kids embark upon successful professional journeys in STEM and related fields?

Jones recommends taking the following steps: “STEM” page 12

Georgiana Bruce Kirby Preparatory School

Chartwell School

425 Encinal Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Phone: 831-423-0658 web: www.kirby.org Fax: 831-423-0679 Academic Excellence - Exceptional Arts

2511 Numa Watson Road, Seaside, CA 93955 Phone: 831-394-3468 Fax: 831-394-7991 e-mail: gmitchell@chartwell.org web: www.chartwell.org

Kirby is an independent, non-sectarian school serving 222 students in grades 6 through 12 in Santa Cruz, CA. We know that offering a healthy balance of rigorous academics, artistic expression, and participation in athletics is vital to your student’s development. With an average of 12 students in each classroom, our teachers have the time and focus to give your child personal attention. Furthermore, our faculty and student body are exceptionally friendly and welcoming. Schedule a shadow day with our Admissions Director Nancy Ondrejka (nondrejka@kirby.org), or attend our next Open House on January 17 (www.kirby.org/rsvp).

Chartwell is an independent day school for co-ed students diagnosed with dyslexia and other learning difficulties. Chartwell offers an academic skills program in grades 2-8 and a college prep project-based curriculum in grades 9-12. Research shows that nearly 20% of all students find learning to read difficult despite average or better cognitive ability; mainly due to the ways their brains process visual and auditory information. At Chartwell, we see students reach their full potential by helping them get the education they need. Our fund-raising efforts provide need-based financial aid or tuition support funding to nearly half of our student population.

OPEN HOUSE at Chartwell School Saturday, January 12th & Tuesday, January 15th 10:30 am—12:00 pm Celebrating 30 Years of Excellence in Education

We see students reach their full potential by helping them get the education they need.

Grades 2—8 Academic Skills | Grades 9—12 College Prep | Day School

Chartwell School & The New HS Project 2511 Numa Watson Road | Seaside 831-394-3468 | CHARTWELL.ORG

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competitions can help kids get excited about future possibilities and apply their science and math education in 1. Engage young students early on and creative ways. Shadowing STEM proprovide them with an educational fessionals in the local community can roadmap. Students may not conalso provide a deeper understanding sider careers in STEM fields because of what STEM prothey simply do fessions involve on a not know about “It is important to close day-to-day basis. what those these gaps because STEM 3.

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2. Encourage hands-on learning. Gaining Online resources, such as those real-world STEM experience through offered through Pharmacy is Right internships, summer jobs, or even for Me’s website, Facebook and participation in student innovation “STEM” from page 11

Monte Vista Christian School 2 School Way, Watsonville Phone: 831-722-8178 Fax: 831-722-6003 web: www.MVCS.org/3d

Our beautiful 100-acre campus provides a safe community for 800+ students, with bus routes to three counties. As an accredited coeducational college preparatory school for day students (grades 6-12) and residents (grades 9-12), we offer student activities, athletics teams, an award-winning arts program and challenging academic courses. Teachers encourage students to think independently, to strengthen their problem-solving skills and to live with integrity. We share with them the joyful truth about Jesus Christ through interdenominational study of the Bible.

Twitter channels, can help young students navigate through the challenges of reaching their long-term goals.

Despite the challenging job forecast, there is a wide range of prospects open to

Delta Charter High School

students in the thriving STEM industries.

Engaging the next generation of STEM leaders by getting kids excited about these careers can help secure successful futures for youth. n Brandpoint Media

Grades 10-12

Cabrillo College: 6500 Soquel Drive, Bldg. 1190, Aptos Phone: 831-477-5212 Fax: 831-479-6173 Principal: Rob Martin web: www.deltaschool.org

Delta Charter High School is an independent public charter school located on the Cabrillo College campus. Delta is designed for students who have not been successful in other educational settings but are motivated to make some change. A dedicated faculty and staff, small class sizes, access to a college campus, counseling support positive learning environment and a focus on student accountability are cornerstones of Delta’s academic program. The school also has an independent studies program and offers classes tailored to a variety of learning styles, interests and abilities. It works to prepare students for community college and beyond. Teachers individualize curriculum when necessary so that students may improve their academic stills and earn credits towards graduation.

Delta is on a trimester system and has openings for new students at the beginning of each 12-week term. Students must complete an interview process to be considered for acceptance.

Delta Charter High School An alternative public charter high school on the campus of Cabrillo College — for students who have not been successful in their regular high school.

• Strong Academic Program • Class Size Under 20 Students • Interesting and engaging Curriculum • On-Site Counselors • high School Diploma • Independent Studies Program

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Valentine’s Day Poetry Contest

It’s Time for the Annual Times Publishing Group, Inc Writing Competition

By Noel Smith

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hether it’s the memory of Love, Love that has stood the test of time, or the rush of young Love, that is what we celebrate each February 14, Valentine’s Day. What could be more romantic than to express through your own poetry about that Love for your loved one - and for our readers - to read. So it’s time to send us your poem about those tender feelings and romantic thoughts to our annual poetry contest.

Times Publishing Group is sponsoring its 13th Times Publishing Valentine’s Day Poetry Contest to reward three local poets (and their sweethearts) with the ultimate in Valentine’s Day romance. It’s time for poets throughout our county to make public their feelings for those they love in celebration of Valentines Day and be one of our poetry contest winners.

The 2012 Times Publishing Annual Valentine’s Day Poetry Contest drew poems from Watsonville to Boulder Creek and even

It’s time for poets throughout our county to make public their feelings for those they love in celebration of Valentines Day and be one our poetry contest winners.

from New York. Some were funny, some romantic, some touching. All were a joy to read! As usual, a winning poem was chosen for each of our three newspapers; the Aptos Times, Capitola Soquel Times, and Scotts Valley Times.

Express your love – in 250 words or less – (see “Contest Rules” for complete details) and tell the world what makes your Valentine special! n ••• 2013 Poetry Contest Rules Please Read Carefully Write a poem about, or to your Valentine and send it to us. Only one poem per poet and no more than 250 words and 25 lines.

Submit it via email to info@cyber-times.com with Poetry Contest in the subject line or mail it to 9601 Soquel Dr, Aptos, CA 95003.

Be sure to include your name, address, day and evening phone numbers, e-mail address, and for whom (fiancée, spouse, parent, child, lost love, etc.) your poem is written.

Three First Place winning poems and three honorable mention poems will be selected by the Times Publishing editorial staff: from south county representing the Aptos Times; from Capitola/Soquel/Santa Cruz representing the Capitola Soquel Times and from Scotts Valley/San Lorenzo Valley representing the Scotts Valley Times.

(Note: We welcome submissions from all readers living within Santa Cruz County.)

The Aptos Times’ winning prize is a Valentine’s Day (Thursday, February 14, 2013) dinner for two at a local restaurant.

All entries must be received by 5 pm on Wednesday, February 6, 2013. The winner will be notified on or before Friday, Feb-

The Aptos Times’ winning prize is a Valentine’s Day (Thursday, February 14) dinner for two at a local restautant ruary 8. Please call us at 831/688-7549 if you have any questions. The winning poems will be published in the March 1 editions.

••• 2012 Winners Aptos Times – Tricia Contreras Capitola Soquel Times – Paul Vogt Scotts Valley Times – Jan Mennite “Poetry Contest” page 16

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SCWD2 Appoints New Board Member O n Tuesday, the Soquel Creek Water District’s board of directors unanimously appointed Richard Meyer to fill the vacancy left on the board by Daniel Kriege, who resigned after 39 years of dedicated service. The five directors who govern the District are elected to four-year terms by voters in the District’s service area. Meyer will serve out the remainder of Kriege’s term through 2014.

Meyer’s concern for water supply and climate change, combined with his technical and environmental back-

ground, led him to apply for the open board seat. An Aptos resident, he spent 25 years working in management for Silicon Valley hightech companies. In 2008, he started a consulting business Richard Meyer helping clients reduce their carbon footprints. Recently, Meyer served on a technical working group analyzing the potential options for

minimizing energy use of desalination facilities.

Meyer joins the District’s board at a critical time. Currently, the District relies solely on underground aquifers to provide water to its customers. The aquifers are in a state of overdraft; meaning water is pumped out faster than it is replenished. In fact, the amount of water being pumped from the aquifers needs to be reduced 35% for 20 years to allow water levels to recover and prevent seawater intrusion from contaminating the water supply. The District is seeking

solutions through the development of a supplemental water supply including evaluation of a proposed desalination facility in partnership with the City of Santa Cruz, water exchanges, increased conservation and possible future water restrictions. n ••• The Soquel Creek Water District is a nonprofit, local government agency providing water to Capitola, Aptos, La Selva Beach, Opal Cliffs, Rio Del Mar, Seascape and Soquel. For more information visit the SCWD Website: www.soquelcreekwater.org

Supporting Artists: CWF Announces Grant Process For 2013

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he San Francisco based Creative Work Fund (CWF) invites artists and nonprofit organizations to apply for grants for collaborative projects featuring traditional or visual artists. Letters of inquiry are due by Friday, March 1, 2013 at 5:00 p.m. Up to $650,000 will be available for grants that may range in size from

The CWF grant program emphasizes the creation of new work — not distribution or productions of work already developed.

$10,000 to $40,000. To assist individuals and organizations interested in applying, CWF will host and co-host a series of seminars and webinars in December, January, and February.

The CWF grant program emphasizes the creation of new work-not distribution or productions of work already developed.

To be eligible to apply, the principal collaborating artists and organizations must live or be located in the Northern California counties of Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Monterey, Napa, San Benito, San Francisco, San Joaquin, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Solano, Sonoma, or Stanislaus; and

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have been there for at least two years.

Artists and organizations should plan projects and prepare their letters of inquiry together. Letters of inquiry are due by Friday, March 1, 2013. By May 3, 2013, The Creative Work Fund will invite approximately 55 detailed proposals from among those who have submitted letters.

Completed applications (from those who are invited) are due July 19, 2013. The grant

“Prevent Suicide” page 10 Para Español, visite www.elsuicidioesprevenible.org.

The Know the Signs Campaign encourages anyone who is in crisis to call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800273-TALK (8255) to speak with an experienced crisis counselor 24 hours/day, 7 days/week.

awards will be announced October 11, 2013. Grants are highly competitive and recommended to CWF by committees of accomplished panelists.

The CWF offers several optional seminars and webinars for potential applicants. While these are not required, they are highly recommended, especially if the applicant is not familiar with the Fund. To attend a seminar, you may reserve a space at www.creativeworkfund.org/seminars. html (preferred method), or by calling 415402-2794. n

The California Mental Health Services Authority is an organization of county governments working to improve mental health outcomes for individuals, families and communities. CalMHSA operates services and education programs on a statewide, regional and local basis.

For more information on CalMHSA visit: www.calmhsa.org

Meet the Author at Porter Library T he annual Meet the Author series begins at The Porter Memorial Library on January 9, 2013, at 10:30 a.m. with well-known local author Donna Rankin Love. She will be discussing three of the books she’s written since her 80th birthday.

Hear about Donna Love’s experiences Donna Rankin Love including walking over 5,000 miles for peace as described in “Walking for Our Lives,” is certain to be an inspirational experience.

Donna has written short stories most of her life. Her first book, “Tell Me a Story,” started as a Christmas gift for her family. The 42 short stories comprise a memoir. She discovered that memories and short stories are a perfect match, but writing memoirs is less intimidating, ‘cause “you don’t need to start at the beginning.”

“To Make the House Complete” chronicles 14 years as Love moves into four houses and a marriage, each needing work. Ranging from two Casa’s in Mexico to a farmhouse in Oregon to a beach cottage in Capitola, plus a 10-year second marriage, she recounts her efforts to make them, and her life,

better. In the end, she’s keeping the beach cottage!

Donna Love believes that: “Writing memoir contributes to personal peace, peace within families and in communities.” She will discuss memoir writing, read excerpts from “Walking for Our Lives,” and sign her books. Copies of her books may be purchased at the Porter Memorial Library.

The “Meet the Author” programs at The Porter Memorial Library are held on the second Wednesdays in January, February, March and April from 10:30-11:30 a.m. The programs are informal coffee hours around the

fireplace that feature local authors who discuss their works and answer questions from the audience. They are free of charge and open to the public. Coffee will be provided by The Ugly Mug and refreshments will be served. n ••• The library is located at 3050 Porter Street, Soquel. Limited parking is available behind the library. Enter from Soquel Drive into the Bagelry parking lot and drive through to the left. For more information, call the library at 475-3326 during library hours: Monday-Friday - 12-4 p.m. and Saturday - 10a.m.-2p.m., or find us on the web at: www.porterml.org.

Safety for All Schools in Santa Cruz County On Everyone’s Mind

By Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Deputy April Skalland

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very community across the country has been impacted by the recent events at Sandy Hook Elementary School. Santa Cruz County is no different.

In light of recent events, there has been an increase in requests of the Sheriff’s Office regarding this topic. Multiple schools in Santa Cruz County are working with the Sheriff’s Office to make the students, facility and parents feel safe while returning to school this week. Deputies are making an increased presence at the different schools throughout the county at different times during the day. Many parents were happy to see the Sheriff’s Vehicles in front of the schools.

Over the past decade, the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office has actively been training our personnel for dynamic shooting situations on school campuses.

This primary responder training includes school lock-down procedures, active shooting situations, active scenario’s, updated tactical training, identifying and communicating with mental health patients and debriefing incidents from all parts of the country.

The Community Services Division maintains ongoing contact with school officials regarding lock down procedures, lock-down training and maintains maps and keys of local schools to utilize in the event of such an incident. In conjunction with local schools and other local law enforcement agencies, the Sheriff’s Office has also coordinated

countywide active shooting training and scenarios in order to better prepare for such a situation.

The Sheriff’s Office is constantly seeking updated training, tactics and technology regarding active shooter situations.

The Sheriff’s Office maintains open lines of communication with our school officials both in deterring criminal events at our local schools as well training school teachers and staff how to react to these types of situations to better protect their students. n

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Banff Mountain Film Festival

Ignite your passion for adventure, action & travel!

Feb. 22, 23, & 24, Rio Theatre, Santa Cruz • $14 Students/$17 General Admission

Above: Flowhunters Left: Moonwalk Below: The Way Home

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et off the beaten path and explore the edge of the believable with the Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour. See exhilarating stories on the big screen at the Rio Theatre, Feb 22, 23 & 24, at 7 pm. Explore exotic locations, stand on the highest peaks and be part of the gripping tales that make this year’s Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour.

The 2012/2013 Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour brings films from the 37th annual Banff Mountain Film Festival to more than 35 countries around the world.

From an exploration of remote landscapes and mountain cultures to adrenalinefueled action sports, films in this year’s world tour are sure to captivate and amaze the explorer within you.

Be moved. Be inspired. Don’t miss out. Reserve your tickets today. Different films each evening. Films will be announced in January. Tickets available mid to late December at santacruztickets.com or in person at Pacific Edge Climbing Gym, UCSC Recreation and the Bicycle Trip beginning early January. This stop on the world tour is hosted by UCSC Recreation. n ••• Sponsored by Pacific Edge Climbing

“Poetry Contest” page 13 Unconditional Love – Tricia Contreras I ever knew what “unconditional love” really meant until one day in 2011 when the doctors said “Cancer.” I dedicate this poem to my husband Eric, who showed me the most amazing gift – his love.

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Gym, Bay Tree Bookstore, the Buttery, Bicycle Trip, Allterra Environmental, Ryan Brandt M.D. & Family, New Leaf Community Markets, Santa Cruz Bicycles, Kayak Connection, Seahorse Swim School, Santa Cruz Weekly I was angry, this was not enough time I had only been married two years How can I leave this man I love Who wipes away my tears On the bad days you gave me hope Always there to hold my hand Even when I lost all my hair Your love for me was grand

It’s true, life does flash before your eyes The day my life was turned around Opening my eyes, I barely remember the words “Ovarian cancer was found”

You stood by my side through Chemo The hot flashes and the pain You’ll never know how much loving you Gave me strength to face the rain

Nothing felt real, I turned to my husband “I’m only forty, I said” As he held me, I tried to be strong But thoughts of death danced in my head

It’s true, life does flash before your eyes The day I found out I beat “Cancer” What I saw was an amazing man My husband, my prayers answered

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Old Happens!

“If you think I’m lying, just keep on breathing.”

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ld Happens is a solo performance play by David Glover about growing old and finding total acceptance in the process, with pride and dignity for all life in all its forms and dimensions from young to old to finale.

Old Happens is a profound statement by writer and actor David Glover that growing old is a process of life that we all go through over time, if we live long enough. How each individual deals with it varies from one to another.

David Glover is taking a new approach to growing old, and it’s getting him rave reviews. In his one-man musical comedy show “Old Happens” … Glover shares an uplifting message about “glorifying” advanced age rather than fearing it, reaching his audience through song, humor and conversation.

— San Jose Mercury News 11/23/12

[David] Glover shares an uplifting message about “glorifying” advanced age rather than fearing it, reaching his audience through song, humor and conversation.

••• avid Glover made his singing debut at an early age of five at his aunt’s church in Philadelphia. The young

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David Glover Glover broadened his stage experience while in 5th grade in Buffalo, New York, where he performed in a school production of the Broadway musical hit “Oklahoma.”

At age 19, Glover moved to the San Francisco Bay Area to attend college to study music. While attending college, Glover performed at various nightclubs around the Bay Area, and performed on the bill with such luminaries as Al Jarreau, Larry Graham and Sly Stone. Glover earned a B.A. in music and minor in dramatic arts.

Through the years, Glover has continued his vocal performances from storefront churches to Carnegie Hall, from the Bay Area and throughout the US. He wrote his first play “Doo Wop” in 1 981, a 50’s Rhythm & Blues Musical that was a popular and critical success, earning him the Bay Area Theatre Critics Circle Award for best original score, and best choreography as awarded to Mari Winsor (founder of Winsor Pilates, Inc.).

To date, Glover continues to innovate in the theater. In 2000, Glover kicked off the new millennium with “Relationships,” a one-man show about a man’s journey through a series of romantic relationships.

In 2003, he created “A Game You’ll Never Win,” an R&B Hip Hop musical, which he performed at the 5th Annual San Francisco Theater Festival.

Glover is all about determination and never giving up regardless of appearances and circumstances. n •••

Old Happens!

Written and Performed By David Glover Saturday, December 29 • 7:00 p.m.

Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 6401 Freedom Boulevard, Aptos.

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SOS Seeks Community Leaders

Sanctuary Steward Docent Volunteer Training Program Starts Soon SANTA CRUZ — Save Our Shores (SOS), the leader in ocean awareness, advocacy and action on the Central Coast, announced today that their volunteer training program is starting in February.

The renowned Sanctuary Steward Program prepares citizens to become high impact marine educators, community organizers and resident experts on issues affecting the Monterey Bay. Stewards help to educate the greater community on issues such as pollution prevention, marine debris, habitat conservation and marine fisheries.

Program participants receive a professional level education from highly renowned marine biologists, scientists and conservationists. In turn, Stewards

make a personal pledge of 50 volunteer hours per year to volunteer for Save Our Shores. These highly trained Stewards are poised to take leadership roles in hosting beach clean-ups, making presentations and attending special events.

“I had three goals for the summer of 2011. Do something that would benefit my local community, be outdoors as much as possible, and hopefully learn something in the process. The Save Our Shores Sanctuary Steward program allowed me to achieve all three. The most fulfilling moment for me as a Save Our Shores Steward was on the 4th of July. I was told on numerous occasions how much my efforts were appreciated, and

how thankful they were for my being there.” — Curtis Luckado, Sanctuary Steward Class of 2011 In 2012, Save Our Shores volunteers prevented 26,000 lbs of trash from harming our ocean and marine wildlife. They also helped to educate over 23,000 community members on issues affecting the ocean. Imagine what our beaches would look like without Save Our Shores volunteers? Save Our Shores encourages people to join the Sanctuary Steward Docent program and give back to the ocean this New Year. Save Our Shores relies on volunteers to carry out their mission of advocating for the beaches and waters of the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary.

The 2013 Sanctuary Steward Docent Program is now forming. Classes will be held every Thursday night from 6:30p.m. to 8:30p.m. from February 21 to April 11.

The application deadline is February 7.

Community members passionate about the ocean are encouraged to apply. Information and applications can be found online at saveourshores.org/stewards or by calling Rachel Kippen at Save Our Shores at (831) 462-5660 x3 or email Rachel@saveourshores.org. You can always find us on the web at www.saveourshores.org. n ••• Save Our Shores is the Central Coast leader in caring for the marine environment

through ocean awareness, advocacy and citizen action.

Our core initiatives are Clean Boating, Marine Debris and Ocean Awareness. Today we focus on educating youth about our local watersheds, tackling marine debris on our beaches and rivers, supporting habitat conservation efforts, and providing our community with educated and inspired Sanctuary Stewards!

Over 2,000 Firearms Seized in California Throughout 2012 SACRAMENTO — Attorney General Kamala D. Harris today announced 2,000 firearms were seized from individuals legally barred from possessing them, including persons determined to be mentally unstable and those with active restraining orders.

“California has clear laws determining who can possess firearms based on their threat to public safety,” said Harris. “Enforcing those laws is crucial because we have seen the terrible tragedies that occur when guns are in the wrong hands. This program is an important part of our law enforcement work and I thank all of the agents who work so hard every day to keep our communities safe.”

From January 1 to November 30, 2012, Department of Justice agents used the Armed Prohibited Persons System (APPS) database to identify individuals prohibited from owning

guns, including convicted felons, individuals with active restraining orders, and those determined to be mentally unstable. In total, DOJ agents seized 2,033 firearms, 117,000 rounds of ammunition, and 11,072 illegal high capacity magazines.

The majority of firearms were seized during two 6-week sweeps. The first statewide sweep targeted individuals prohibited because of

mental health issues and the second focused on people with legally registered assault weapons that were later prohibited from owning them.

Senate Bill 819 passed in June 2011 and became law on January 1, 2012. This Harris sponsored legislation increased funding for the Department of Justice’s APPS program using existing regulatory fees collected by gun dealers.

The APPS database cross-references five databases to find people who legally purchased handguns and registered assault weapons since 1996 with people who are prohibited from owning or possessing firearms. The database was completed in November 2006, and the first statewide sweep was conducted in 2007.

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Aptos Yoga Center Promoting Health Through Svaroopa® Yoga

By Cynthia Howe

“Yoga teaches us to cure what need not be endured and endure what cannot be cured.”

supportive blocks and blankets, shift students’ limbs and bodies, all to provide optimum alignment and ultimate benefits.

Students learn and progress at their own pace. This non-athletic form of yoga results — B.K.S. Ivengar in flexibility, but does not require it. Classes begin with Shavasana, a deep relaxation he instructors at Aptos Yoga Center pose, coupled with extensive breathing are passionate in their desire to exercises called ujjayi pranayama. The benefits of Svaroopa® are introduce and ® amazing. share Svaroopa Students have Yoga with their comexperienced a munity, young and reduction in stress, old, in sickness and in deeper relaxation, health, athletic or not. back pain relief, Why? Because they improved flexibility, believe it is a benefit improved posture to all, and a cure to and strength, as many. well as improved The Center was circulation. The overfounded by Christine all health benefits Kalavati Hernandez Liz Darling and Christine Hernandez are unique to each and Liz Chudala Darling, certified Svaroopa® Yoga teachers. student, but many have reported a greater Their journey toward founding the center sense of well-being and mental clarity. With came from their own search for health so much positive energy emanating from and wellness. Svaroopa® Yoga, for them, the Center, Christine and Liz are excited for became a way of life that brought health, their students, as well as the Center itself.

In October, Aptos Yoga Center and what is more important, joy.

The instructors at the Center utilize announced its new nonprofit status. They are now looking forward to promoting their mission of health to the community through the practices and teachings of Svaroopa® Yoga, as well as conducting research on the healing effects of this unique yoga style.

Founders Hernandez and Darling are enthusiastic about their first project as they undertake case studies of students with medically diagnosed limitations. They will chart, assess and objectively study how the disciplines of Svaroopa® yoga provide relief and/or healing to the students.

“In the past people have given monetary donations, but we’re excited that benefactors will be able to make tax-deductible donations that support discounted fees for students, free introductory programs and community events, such as the one planned in January.” shared Kalavati.

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Central Coast. While the word yoga comes from the Sanskrit word meaning “union,” the word Svaroopa® means “The bliss of your own being.” The concept being that this form goes beyond the offerings of traditional yoga, resulting in the kind of joy the founders themselves have experienced, as well as their students.

Maia Madden, former editor of Yoga Journal shared. “Through the guidance of the loving teachers at Aptos Yoga, I have discovered a practice that has improved my physical well being and deepened my connection to all living things. Whether you are seekin`g to add another dimension to your current practice or want to try yoga for the first time, Svaroopa® will transform your experience of yourself and leave you with a feeling of bliss, freedom and purpose.”

The founders of Aptos Yoga Center have been privileged to see continual growth in their students over the last three years. They look forward to developing the Center’s growing community by offering free monthly introductory Svaroopa® Yoga classes. These hour and a half classes are typically held the second Saturday of the month. Upcoming dates are February 9th, March 9th, April 13th and May 11, each meeting at 9 a.m. Space is limited, so preregistration is required.

You’re invited to the Aptos Yoga Cen-

ter’s Great Celebration! On January 12, the Center will be celebrating, with the Aptos community, their 3rd Anniversary and their new nonprofit status. There will be moments of learning, moments to participate and moments of entertainment.

At 9 a.m. and again at 11 a.m., the Svaroopa® teachers will be holding an hour long Blissful Basics Svaroopa® Yoga Class, leading the participants into a variety of relaxing and easy poses that release deep tensions. This particular form of yoga quiets the mind, increases flexibility, reduces pain and promotes injury recovery, particularly to the spine. Please sign up for these free classes as space is limited.

At 1 p.m. There will be a puppet show performed by Kathleen Avalon, “The Tomten,” This fantastical Scandinavian story is about a kindly old troll who serves as protector of a small farm.

At 2:30 p.m. there will be a Drum Circle led by Jim Greiner, a local percussionist and community drumming pioneer.

For additional information, or to hold a space at one of the free introductory classes mentioned herein, please call 688-1019, or visit their website at aptosyoga.org. n ••• The Aptos Yoga Center is located at 783 Rio Del Mar Blvd, (Deer Park Center) suite 23 (upper level), Aptos, CA 95003.

Former Carmel Developer Sentenced

O’Meara to Spend 78 Months in Prison for $16 Million Golf Course Investment Fraud Scheme SAN JOSE — A former Carmel real estate developer was sentenced to 78 months (6 1/2 years) in prison for wire fraud and money laundering arising out of his golf course investment fraud scheme in which he defrauded more than 50 victims of more than $16 million, U.S. Attorney Melinda Haag announced.

Thomas Joseph O’Meara, III, 66, formerly a Carmel resident now living in Palm Desert, California, pled guilty on July 25,

2012, to wire fraud, and money laundering.

O’Meara admitted in his plea agreement that he carried out an investment fraud scheme from 2004 to 2007 that involved 50 or more victims.

O’Meara recruited Thomas O’Meara, III individuals to invest more than $16 million

“Briefs” from page 3 The concert features wonderful soloists, a harp “petting zoo” at intermission where audience members can try the harps, and the Community Music School Harp Orchestra conducted by Shelley Phillips performing traditional music from France, Venezuela, Germany, medieval Europe and Anglo/Celtic America.

Soloists: Jennifer Cass - pedal harp • Leah Daugherty - Celtic harp & vocals • Lizzie Raugust - Autoharp & vocals Special guests: Lars Johannesson – flute • Sue Brown - violin Free admission! Donations are greatly appreciated too — we are a non-profit educational organization. CDs and music books will be sold to raise funds as well.

Sunday, January 6, 2013 at 2 PM Afternoon matinee, very kid and elder friendly Our Lady Star of The Sea Church, 515 Frederick St, Santa Cruz, CA Community Music School: (831) 426-9155 www.communitymusicschool.org

Kaily, the Goth Harp Angel ••• Nine Local Farmers Attended California Farm Bureau 94th Annual Meeting; 6 Awards plus President’s Award for County even hundred eighty (780) farmers and families attended a successful

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in an 18-hole golf course and gated housing development in Fresno, California, that he named the Running Horse Golf and Country Club.

O’Meara retained professional golfer Jack Nicklaus’s firm, Nicklaus Design, to design the Running Horse golf course and convinced the PGA Tour to publically schedule a PGA Tour event to be called “Investment Fraud” page 23

“Fire Safety” from page 9

Cynthia Mathiesen and David Van Lennep reviewing policies at State Farm Bureau Convention.

• Water can be added to the container to reduce cooling time.

• Do not dispose of ashes with household garbage.

• Cooled ashes can be used as fertilizer, but do not dispose of ashes in compost.

• Never use trash or charcoal as fuel as these may give off toxic gases when

they burn.

• Flammable liquids should not be used to light indoor fires as vapors from the liquids can flash back when lit and cause burn injuries.

These are just a few common sense ideas. For more fire safety information, check the Central Fire District website at www.centralfpd.com or contact your local fire department. n

California Farm Bureau Federation 94th Annual Meeting held in Pasadena this month. Officials representing the Santa Cruz County Farm Bureau were Delegates: Cynthia Mathiesen, President and David Van Lennep, 1st Vice-President.

Alternate-Delegates were Tom Broz, 2nd Vice President and Chris Enright, PastPresident. Also attending from Santa Cruz County were: Lorraine Mathiesen, Farm Bureau member; Jess Brown, Executive Director; Nita Gizdich, Board Member; Bill Ringe, Agri-Culture President; and Chase Renois, County Young Farmers & Ranchers committee member and District #10 Representative on Young Farmers and Ranchers State Committee.

The Santa Cruz County Farm Bureau received five “Activities of Excellence” awards for Membership, Policy Implementation, Leadership, Ag Education and Public Relations. The county also received a President’s Awards for Leadership.

“This was a great opportunity for Santa Cruz County farmers to discuss important issues with other farmers from throughout the state,” said Mathiesen. She further stated, “We encouraged the state leaders to be proactive and bring forward a GMO labeling proposal that would be acceptable to consumers and farmers. The consumers have the right to know information about the food they eat.” www.tpgonlinedaily.com Aptos Times / January 1st 2013 / 21

What Kids Learn From Chores

Proof That Suffering — And Help Around The House — Builds Character

By Dr. James G. Wellborn

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ike so many parental expectations and requirements, getting your kid in the habit of doing chores will help prepare them for the real world – if you can ever get them to move out.

Here are some of the benefits kids derive from assigned chores: Responsibility – When you make a mess YOU are obligated to clean it up. The most straightforward reason your kid needs to do chores is to drive the point home that he is responsible for his actions in the world (and the messes he makes).

Personal Obligation – When you live with other people, you’re obliged to contribute to the general upkeep of common living areas. Chores help your kid learn to pull her own weight when it comes to keeping shared

spaces clean (so she doesn’t end up moving back home because even her friends consider her a slob).

Organization and Prioritizing – Chores are unpleasant for most kids. Unfortunately, life is filled with unpleasant but necessary tasks. Chores provide the chance for your kid to practice making time for necessary evils like routine maintenance in their schedule of otherwise fun or meaningful activities. This helps them learn how to plan, organize, prioritize and suffer.

Sensitivity for others – It isn’t crucial that things be straightened or cleaned.

Exposure to germs and disease can help build the immune system (if it doesn’t kill you first). But, there are some things you do because it is important to someone else (like, say,

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a spouse or the health department).

Chores provide your kids with a clear message that the world doesn’t revolve around them and they need to take others’ feelings and sensibilities into consideration.

Pride in a job well done – It is important to take pride in even the most insignificant tasks. Chores help your kids learn that every task, however base, is an opportunity to work their hardest and do their best. (The expression on their face when you feed them this line is priceless.)

Self-sufficiency – Handling your chores means that you have control of your environment and are not dependent on others. This builds confidence that is important once they strike out on their own and become a responsible adult.

Like so many timeh o n o r e d p a r e n t a l expectations, household chores have a value more significant than the practical issue of household maintenance. That said, what is the most important reason kids should do chores? Because you said so, of course. n ••• Dr. James G. Wellborn is a clinical psychologist with a private practice in Brentwood, Tenn., focusing on adolescents and families. He is the author of the book Raising Teens in the 21st Century. His website is: www.DrJamesWellborn.com.

Beware of ATM skimming devices S anta Cruz District Attorney, Bob Lee, warns county residents to be aware of ATM skimming devices. Reports from across the state indicate that ATM skimming is a growing crime. Theft of bank funds and customer pin numbers are resulting in losses to consumers.

Cases reported by Attorney General, Kamala D. Harris’s eCrime unit in June, 2012 involved the “skimming” of credit card information of Chase Bank customers throughout the state. In two cases from San Luis Obispo County, the defendants replaced the card readers at Chase Bank ATM machines along with micro cameras that captured the customers’ Pin numbers.

Five defendants were convicted of the crimes in San Luis Obispo County that included grand theft, computer access fraud, identity theft, second-degree burglary and forgery of access cards.

One of the defendants had withdrawn approximately $220,000 from 300 Chase Bank customers in Santa Clara, Marin, Fresno, and San Luis Obispo counties.

The Santa Cruz County District Attorney’s office offers these tips: • Know the appearance of the ATM machine at banks, stand alone ATM machines and card readers at gas pumps.

• Does anything look out of the ordinary?

• Does the mechanism seem bulky and/ or flimsy?

• Check the front of the card reader for unusual scratches or adhesive residue.

• Avoid late night and early morning hours.

• Check your banking statements regularly. Contact your bank immediately if there are any unauthorized withdrawals.

Consumers may contact Santa Cruz District Attorney’s, Consumer Affairs Office at 454-2050 with any questions. n ••• Above Right: Know the difference between an ATM with a skimming device (right) and an ATM without one.

Five defendants were convicted of the crimes in San Luis Obispo County that included grand theft, computer access fraud, identity theft, seconddegree burglary and forgery of access cards.

dren’s college education funds, and their chance at retirement.

O’Meara’s sentence was handed the Running Horse Golf Championship with a purse of $4,500,000 for October 22-28, down by U.S. District Court Judge Lucy 2007 at the golf course. O’Meara admitted H. Koh, who ordered O’Meara remanded in the plea agreement that in an effort to into custody immediately after sentencing.

O’Meara has been recruit investors on home detention and secure money O’Meara admitted in with electronic monifor the planned golf his plea agreement toring, secured by course, he lied about a bond, since his Nicklaus Design’s that he carried out arrest in Palm Desert and the PGA Tour’s an investment fraud on August 3, 2010. confidence in the scheme from 2004 to Judge Koh also sendevelopment. tenced the defendant O’Meara also 2007 that involved to a three-year lied to investors 50 or more victims. period of supervised about the progress release and ordered a and financial condition of the development. The Running hearing on restitution to take place on FebHorse Development ultimately failed, ruary 6, 2013.

The prosecution is the result of a investors lost millions, no PGA Tour golf event took place, and the 450 Fresno-area multi-year investigation by the Federal acres on which the golf course and gated Bureau of Investigation and the Internal community were to have been located Revenue Service. The United States Attorney’s Office recognizes the substantial remain largely undeveloped.

Evidence at sentencing showed and valuable assistance of the Monterey that O’Meara’s fraud caused some of his County District Attorney’s Office in this investors to lose their homes, their chil- matter. n “Investment Fraud” page 21

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Reggie’s Dream Comes True

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ptos High wrestling coach Reggie Roberts dreamed of a wrestling tournament that everyone would want to be a part of; even teams from out of state. His dream has come true. Seventy-seven teams are competing in this year’s California Coast Wrestling Classic.

Even though it’s billed as the 44th annual event, this is only the second year that Aptos High School has hosted the event. The difference that made the event more than double in two years over is the facilities at Aptos High and Coach Robert’s enthusiasm.

Competing teams include Gilroy, which is coming off its 10th straight Central Coast Section title last season which and took fifth at the state tournament. Also taking part is St. Francis of Mountain View, the third-place section finisher. Strong Out-of-section teams include Atwater, Bear Creek, Elk Grove, Ponderosa, Porterville, and 13-time SJS champion Vacaville, which finished sixth-place at state last season.

Seven county schools will be competing: Aptos, Harbor, Aptos High School varsity wrestling coach Reggie Roberts (right) with his 2010-11 Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League Champions.

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Mariners Take Consolation Prize at Alisal Winter Jam Tournament

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he Aptos High School Girls Varsity Basketball Team came back from a first round loss in the Alisal Winter Jam Tournament, winning its next two against Greenfield and Pacific Grove to win the consolation division.

The Mariners struggled against San Benito in the opening game, falling to Hollister 60-22, then rebounded against Greenfield for a 59-45 victory before facing the Breakers in the final.

The game started out tight with PG jumping out to an early lead. The Mariners engine was a little cold in the gym as they started out slow with behind 11 - 8 in the first quarter. Megan Maxwell had 5 of

her 9 points with Kari adding the 3.

Aptos’ defense was the first to heat up holding PG to only 2 points in the second quarter while scoring 15. Behind Karsen’s 8 points and Crowder’s 4 with Rojas adding 2.

The Mariners’ chill returned in the third quarter as they let PG jump back into the game with 11 points while Aptos only scored 5. In the fourth quarter Crowder did the most scoring while PG’s full court press failed to produce the desired results.

Aptos Scoring: Kari Crowder-15 pts; Meghan Maxwell 9 pts; pts; Karsen Welle 9 pts; Mariah Rojas 6 pts. n •••

Aptos High Scoreboard Boys Basketball

Aptos Season Record (6-3) Aptos 76 – Watsonville 41 Aptos Scoring: Cole Welle 18 pts, 22 rbds, 2 blks; Ben Brenkwitz 13 pts: Antonia Andrade 8 pts, Jonathan Bol 8 pts; 7 rbds; Tyler Clark 7 pts; Rewen Reyes 7 pts; Chris Galvan 5 pts; Jonah Gonzales 4 pts, 4 assists; Kenny Harrah 2 pts; Frank Horst 2 pts; Luke Rossi 2 pts Aptos 70 – Gilroy 55 Gilroy Tournament – 3rd place Aptos Scoring: Cole Welle 18 pts, 17 rbds, 3 assists, 3 blocks; Rewen Reyes 15 pts; Ben Brenkwitz 10 pts, 5 assists

Girls Basketball

Aptos Season Record (3-6) Aptos 71 – Marina HS 26 Aptos Scoring: Blanca Otvos 19 pts, 3 rebounds, 1 steal; Amanda Ang 15 pts, 5 rebounds, 6 steals; Karsen Welle 10 pts, 7 rebounds; Karianna Crowder 8 pts, 5 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal; Vanessa Ramos 6 pts, 4 rebounds, 5 assists; Meghan Maxwell 5 pts, 7 assists; Mariah Rojas 4 pts, 4 rebounds, 1 assist, 2 steals; Kendall Bivins 2 pts, 6 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals; Kassi Rodriguez 2 pts, 1 rebound, 1 assist 24 / January 1st 2013 / Aptos Times www.tpgonlinedaily.com

The Aptos High School Girls Varsity Basketball Team after the Alisal Winter Jam. Del Campo HS 54 – Aptos 32 Aptos Scoring: Vanessa Ramos 9 pts; Kendall Bivins 7 pts; Meghan Maxwell 4 pts; Blanca Otvos 4 pts; Mariah Rojas 4 pts; Bella Di Grazau 2 pts; Amanda Ang 2 pts Carmel 39 – Aptos 34 Aptos Scoring: Meghan Maxwell 7 pts; Mariah Rojas 5 pts; Karsen Welle 4 pts; Amanda Ang 2 pts; Kendall Bivins 2 pts; Karianna Crowder 2 pts; Adrianna Cortez 2 pts; Blanca Otvos 2 pts

Boys Soccer

Aptos Season Record: (2-5-0, SCCAL 0-2-0) Soquel 3 – Aptos 0

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Aptos Season Record: (1-4-3)

Five Grocery Staples for Youth & Vitality

Physician Advises Next Time You Stop at the Store, Pick Up These Tasty, Nutrition-packed Foods

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he next time we go to the supermarket, Dr. Eudene Harry, author of “Live Younger in 8 Simple Steps” (www.LivingHealthyLookingYounger. com), says, “When people shop on the go, they tend to gravitate toward old standbys and foods they can multipurpose with – usually not the most nutritious choices possible. But by substituting a few items on your list, you can not only look and feel more youthful, you’ll boost your resistance to certain cancers and other illnesses.”

Some of the most nutrition-packed foods not only taste great, they’re readily available at the grocery store and easy to prepare. Here are five food combos for shoppers with healthy eating on their minds: • Tomato, garlic, chicken and almonds: Tomatoes contain one of the world’s most concentrated sources of cancerfighting lycopene, which is best absorbed from tomatoes that are cooked. Garlic has been used for centuries for various health purposes and is a known free-radical destroyer.

Nuts help to lose weight, m a i n t a i n healthy blood pressure and support moods; almond crumbs are a great substitute for breadcrumbs on chicken.

Pair these goodies with whole-wheat couscous for a full dinner.

• Pomegranate-Balsamic tempeh: With its high protein, fiber and isoflavones content, and meaty texture, tempeh is a staple of vegetarians. It’s made from

soybeans processed in a manner similar to cheese making. Like tofu, tempeh takes on the flavors with which it is cooked or marinated, including zestytangy balsamic vinegar — perfect for accentuating salads.

• Mashed cauliflower gone Greek: Not only does the “original” yogurt have a thicker texture and richer taste, it’s also denser in lactobacilli, the healthy bacteria that may delay the onset of cancer. And yogurt is low in fat and high in protein, which is essential for many body functions, including building and repairing muscle tissue, organs, bones and connective tissue.

Rather than add fatty, cholesterolfilled butter and sour cream to starchy potatoes that stick to your ribs, why not pair two healthy options with mashed cauliflower with Greek yogurt and fresh black pepper for simple goodness?

• Sushi – wild salmon, minced cucumbers, shredded carrots, kelp, sesame seeds and rice: A sushi roll is much more filling and satisfying than a non-sushi eater would think. Many grocery chains offer ready-made rolls, but they are also easy to make. A bamboo roller is a great start; place a sheet of nutrient-dense kelp as the first thing on the roller, and add, lengthwise, desired ingredients. Your first try is not likely to be perfect, but the tasty and healthy ingredients will be there.

• Fruit salad for dessert: Bring together chopped apples, strawberries, cantaloupe, watermelon and pineapple with blueberries and grapes for a sweet and juicy post-dinner palatecleanser. Lemon juice prevents fruits from bruising. If that’s not enough, combine the salad with Greek yogurt — perhaps blended with vanilla or almond extract — and fiber-filled granola for a parfait. n ••• Dr. Eudene Harry is currently the medical director for the integrative and holistic Oasis Wellness and Rejuvenation Center, and for more than a decade practiced emergency medicine as an attending physician in Level II trauma centers.

2012 in Review

ACROSS

1. Come from an egg 6. Bad-mouth 9. Cargo 13. Gem state 14. Make a choice 15. Move sideways 16. Chocolate substitute 17. Wade’s opponent 18. *”The _____” moved to Chicago from NYC 19. *GOP’s 2012 choice 21. *Deceased singing legend 23. Pock mark disease 24. Boris Godunov, e.g.

25. Chicken order 28. Vegetative prickle 30. Speed of play, pl.

35. Like decorated cake 37. Luau souvenirs 39. Third rock from the sun 40. Laughing on the inside, in a chatroom 41. Small drum 43. Memorization method 44. Full of pep 46. Russian parliament 47. Farmer’s purchase 48. Auteur’s art 50. Peacock’s pride 52. *Ann to Mitt 53. “Anything ___?”

55. Excessively 57. *PSY’s style 61. Bronx Bomber 64. Whippet or Basset, e.g.

65. Bard’s before 67. Lifeboat support 69. Elephant trainer’s goad

20. Jump for joy 22. Pillbox or tricorne, e.g.

24. Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, e.g.

25. Whitman’s dooryard bloomer 26. A threat to food safety Down 27. “___ __ on the ground 1. Wino’s sound? floor” 2. Month of Purim 29. Part of ROM 31. *”Curiosity” landing 3. Tropical tuber 4. Bite site 5. Rub elbows 32. Preface 6. Nemo’s forgetful 33. Weasel’s aquatic friend cousin 7. *Facebook’s big move 34. Outbuildings 8. Seethes 36. *Felix Baumgartner’s 9. Dryer fire hazard space ____ 10. Scandinavian war god 38. “Brave New World” 11. Burn soother drug 12. Refuse to accept 42. Indian side dish of 15. Evening party yogurt and cucumbers 70. Summer mo.

71. “Lohengrin,” e.g.

72. In a golfer’s pocket 73. Registration, for short 74. One born to Japanese immigrants

45. Corrects or edits 49. Chicken _ __ king 51. *Where many struck gold 54. _____ campaign 56. Giraffe-like African animal 57. Steps to the river 58. First rate 59. Heat in a microwave 60. African migrators 61. Safecracker 62. December 24 and 31, e.g.

63. Michael Collins’s country 66. Parisian way 68. Chi precursor © Statepoint Media

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Plenty of action, adventure and supense for the New Year…

Whispering Death:

A Hal Challis Investigation

By Garry Disher Soho. $25 (Rating-Very Good) he sixth installment of this Australian crime series featuring Inspector Hal Challis of the Mornington Peninsula Police is as carefully plotted and gripping as its predecessors. With the department dealing with budget cuts and being understaffed, the last thing Challis needs is a mini-crime wave.

Of course, that’s just what is dealing w i t h , though, in this novel.

T h e m o s t serious of the cases placed on the inspector’s plate is a situation involving a serial rapist who, dressed as a police officer, is terrorizing the peninsula.

Then there’s the elusive female cat burglar spreading angst as she helps herself to the valuables of the wealthier folks in the area. Finally, a band of hooligans stage a series of frightening home invasions that are upsetting the local citizens and creating more problems for the overworked authorities.

With problems within the department as well as out on the streets, Challis is going to be hard pressed to calm the volatile situation and regain the confidence of the beleaguered citizens of Waterloo.

If you enjoy mysteries with a foreign flavor, this award winning Australian author’s crime series will not only provide plenty of entertainment but also provide an armchair tour of his native land.

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The Intercept: A Jeremy Fisk Novel

By Dick Wolf William Morrow. $26.99 (Rating-Excellent) he man behind the award winning Law & Order television series, Dick Wolf once again puts his exceptional storytelling skills to good use in the creation of a new character and series.

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A detective assigned to the NYPD Intelligence Division of the Joint Terrorism Task Force, Jeremy Fisk is charged with diffusing threats before they make international headlines.

It is just days before the July Fourth holiday and the dedication of One World Trade center at Ground Zero. On a flight over the Atlantic, five passengers and a flight attendant foil a hijacking and are immediately dubbed heroes. While the public celebrates the foiling of what appears to be another terrorist plot, Fisk takes a more critical look at the situation.

This may have been a clever diversion so that other passengers on the flight could slip into the country amid the chaos.

Of course he’s right! Now he and his partner, Krina Gersten, have to find the real threat. With the clock ticking down to the dedication ceremonies that will focus the world’s attention once again on Ground Zero, can this anti-terrorist duo avert another shattering catastrophe in New York City?

This deadly chess game with its evenly matched opponents will have the reader on edge and so caught up in the story that he’ll lose all sense of time. This is what good fiction is all about!

Invisible Murder: A Nina Borg Novel

By Lene Kaaberbol and Agnete Friis Soho. $25 (Rating-Very Good) f you’re a fan of Nordic noir and read “The Boy in the Suitcase,” you’ll want to read this latest novel by this talented Danish duo.

In a deserted Soviet military hospital in Hungary, two gypsy boys search for odds and ends they can sell for a little money. When they stumble upon something that has value far beyond what they could ever imagine, the two youngsters set off a chain of events that will have serious repercussions.

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Thousands of miles away in Copenhagen, Denmark, Red Cross nurse Nina Borg visits a band of Hungarian gypsies suffering from a strange i l l n e s s .

Placing her own life on the line, Nina wants to find out what is making these people so sick.

What she stumbles into is a predicament that has exceedingly dire ramifications and places many people at risk.

Their first novel was praised as a “frightening and tautly told story” and said to pack “an almighty punch.” Rest assured, this sequel is just as good, if not better!

Notorious Nineteen:

A Stephanie Plum Novel

By Janet Evanovich Bantam. $28 (Rating-Good) o stranger to mystery lovers, Janet Evanovich has written nearly thirty novels and most of them have landed on the best seller lists. Jersey girl and bounty hunter Stephanie Plum is back in this new release and she’s landed an assignment that could help pay a few outstanding bills. The only problem is the person she’s trying to find has totally vanished.

Geoffrey Cubbin is c h a r g e d with embezzling a lot of money from one of Trenton’s premier assisted-living homes. But while the con man is in the hospital for an emergency appendectomy, he somehow mysteriously disappears.

With no one volunteering any information, Stephanie sends in her grand-

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mother to do a little undercover snooping at the senior living community that may not be the best of ideas.

She may not be in over her head on this case but Stephanie is about to discover that senior citizens are not to be messed with and hospitals aren’t always in the business of assisting those in need. Finally, when all is said and done, Stephanie discovers there’s literally a pot of gold at the end of this caper.

Talking to the Dead

By Harry Bingham Delacorte. $26 (Rating-Very Good) elsh Detective Constable Fiona Griffiths has earned a reputation as being one of the quirkier members of the Cardiff police force. Not only is she a little too intense for the liking of her peers, but the rookie cop often ignores protocol and relies too much on her intuition works a case also.

W h e n a young w o m a n , apparently into drugs and prostitution, and her six year old daughter are discovered dead, it seems to be the retelling of an all too common tale of a misspent life leading to tragedy. The case takes an unexpected turn, though, when the credit card of a very wealthy business- man is found at the crime scene. More of a surprise is that fact that the steel tycoon has been dead for a while.

Assigned to the investigative team, Fiona is charged with following the credit card trail and where it leads her is an eye-opener. Not only are some of the seaside community’s secrets about to be exposed, but the detective’s own past will also be a factor in this case’s final outcome.

This novel marks the American debut of Harry Bingham who has already received much acclaim in his native Great Britain. The Oxfordshire resident is already on work on a second adventure featuring his intriguing heroine. n

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What Makes an America City Green?

Dear EarthTalk: Which are the greenest American cities, and why?

— D. Hansen, Wichita, KS

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hich American city is the greenest depends on whom you ask. Every year dozens of publications and websites release their own assessments of which cities have the most environmentally conscious citizenry, the highest percentage of recycling or the lowest carbon footprint per capita.

Portland, Oregon, Seattle and San Francisco are often top contenders, but some of the other leading choices may be a surprise.

The Daily Beast based a recent roundup of greenest U.S. cities on data collected by market research firm Experian Simmons, which has been tracking the greening of the nation for half a century. Researchers polled thousands of Americans to find out what percentage in different geographic regions think and act in an eco-conscious way versus what percentage do not, as well as what percentage make a conscious effort to recycle. The company also tracked the number of public transit trips per capita and the percentage of households that use solar heating by region. Honolulu, most likely by virtue of the fact that one percent of homes there utilize solar power, came out on top. New York, with more than double the amount of public transit ridership per capita than any other U.S. city, is #2, followed by San Francisco, Seattle and Boston.

Meanwhile, the website Ecosalon looked at similar types of data and drew

different conclusions, finding San Francisco to be the greenest. Ecosalon was especially impressed by San Franciscans routinely voting for aggressive green programs (like banning plastic grocery bags and financing renewable energy sources for public facilities) and by the fact that the city diverts 70 percent of its waste, thanks to mandatory recycling and composting. To top it off, nearly half of all San Franciscans bike, walk or take public transit every day—and the city is on track to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions 20 percent below 1990 levels this year. Ecosalon ranks Portland, Oregon second, followed by Seattle, Chicago and New York.

In another ranking, Canadian research company Corporate Knights granted Portland, San Francisco and Seattle a three-way tie for America’s greenest city.

Denver ranked #4 while Albuquerque, Charlotte (NC) and Oakland tied at fifth.

“Unlike other city-sustainability rankings, this ranking focuses on the effort cities are making rather than on their results, which could take years to achieve,” reported Kent Portney, a Tufts University researcher who participated in the project. “In other words, this ranking is aspirational in nature.” He says that each city was awarded a point for undertaking one of 38 programs or policies listed by Corporate Knights, in categories such as smart growth, land-use planning, pollution prevention, etc.

And in yet another recent round-up, Mother Nature Network (MNN) declared Portland, Oregon—where 200 miles of dedicated bike lanes and legions of supporters of local and sustainable food sources rule— the nation’s greenest city. San Francisco, Boston, Oakland and Eugene (OR) round out MNN’s top five.

Regardless of which city is “greenest,” all U.S. cities are greening up every day because planners now realize the economic advantages of using less energy, recycling more and keeping air and water clean.

We can all help by supporting municipal

energy savings, recycling and composting programs, and community enhancement efforts. Who knows: If you keep it up, maybe your city will top one of next year’s lists. n Contacts: The Daily Beast, www.thedailybeast.com; Ecosalon, www.ecosalon.com; Corporate Knights, www.corporateknights. com; Mother Nature Network, www.mnn.com.

EarthTalk® is written and edited by Roddy Scheer and Doug Moss and is a registered trademark of E - The Environmental Magazine (www.emagazine.com). Send questions to: earthtalk@emagazine.com.

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tensions in the body along the spine. Discover this unique form of Hatha yoga that deeply relaxes, quiets the mind, reduces pain, accelerates injury recovery, and Gluten-Free Healthy Cooking promotes better over all health.

For more information, visit www.

Class – 6 Week Series 6 pm – 8:30 pm. Cost: $200. New aptosyoga.org, or call (831) Leaf Community Markets, 1101 688-1019 Fair Ave., Santa Cruz. oin Chef Lauren Hoover-West First Mondays for a 6-week, hands-on cooking Great Decisions Lecture Series class beginning Tuesday, Jan. 8 and running every Tuesday for six 7:00pm-8:30pm, Episcopal weeks (ending Feb. 19). The class Church of St. John the Baptist, 125 Canterbury Dr. Aptos features super delicious glutenecture series on “Great Decifree, dairy-free and low glycemic sions”, put out by The Foreign index foods that are also high in Policy Association. Lectures led protein and fiber. Look and feel fantastic without feeling deprived! by Dr. Laina Farhat-Holzman, Make quick, easy, gourmet meals sponsored by Santa Cruz Branch, at home that have fewer calories American Association of University Women (AAUW). than restaurant food. All three meals of the day will be covered For more information, call Lois plus snacks, beverages, and Holcomb (831) 688-0541. dessert. Learn cooking techniques, and get menu planning and shopping tips during a short store Second and Fourth Mondays First and Third Wednesdays tour. In addition, Naturopathic Doctor Brad West will inform Alzheimers Support Groups you further about fats and other nutrition topics. Bring questions. Monday: 2:00 - 3:30pm Preregistration required. Register Wednesday: 5:30 – 7:00pm Conference Room at Elena Baskin/ at www.newleaf.com or call Live Oak Senior Center, 1777-A 831.426.1306 x 0.

Capitola Rd, Santa Cruz acilitated by Jill Ginghofer, this Nar-Anon group is for caregivers and hat is co-dependency? What family members of people with is enabling? What is this Alzheimers. insanity? Am I the only one who feels this way? Join Nar-Anon, a world wide fellowship of relatives Tuesdays and friends of addicts who have Women Care Drop in Cancer been affected by someone else’s Support addiction. Three meetings are rop in Support Group is a now being held in Santa Cruz gathering for women with all County, on Sundays, Tuesdays, types of cancer. We offer support and Fridays. for women through all stages from For a meeting near you call (888) diagnoses through treatment.

374-1164 or email For more information or to regsaveyoursanity@aol.com ister call (831) 457-2273 Visit http://nar-anon.org/NarAnon/California.html for more Drop in Grief Support information.

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2685 Chanticleer Ave., Santa Cruz (cross street is Soquel Ave.). To register to one of the meetings and for directions, please call 454-4024.

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Tail Wagging World of Dog Ownership

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 7612956 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.

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Terrace, Aptos oin other adults who are egistration for the spring grieving the death of a friend or family member. Learn helpful season is now open. Recretools for coping: Share stories ational baseball league for 13-14 year olds and under with games at and receive support from people the Polo Grounds in Aptos. Regis- who care.

No registration required, please tration deadline is January 23. call (831) 430-3000 Player registration packets

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Ocean Gate Zen Center

Free Job Seek Workshop!

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

(Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays) 7:00pm-9:00pm, 900 High St. First Congregational Church of Santa Cruz To learn more, call (831) 4274016 or visit www.pflagscc.org

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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?

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Aptos See website for times, Deerpark Zazen instruction 6:30pm first For more information, call (831) Shopping Center, 783 Rio Del Tues. of each month. Morning 429-7906 Mar Blvd. Aptos meditation schedule Tues. & es, you can do yoga! With the Thurs. 6:45am & Sat. 8:30am folsupport of blankets, beginning lowed by “Come As You Are Zen.” First Wednesday each month students relax into easy poses Child Welfare Review Visit oceangatezen.org for more designed to release to deepest 6:00pm- 9:00pm 1400 Emeline info.

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Call (831) 332-8221 for more information.

reservation by 5pm, Fridays. Call (831) 429-7906.

Church Bible Study/Worship

9:45am: Bible Study; 11:00: Worship, First Baptist Church 7565 Sunset Way, Aptos Clutterers Anonymous ooking for a church? Come 5:30-6:45 Sutter Maternity & worship with us!

Surgical Center, 2900 Chanticleer Ave, Soquel Dr. Santa Cruz.

Coastal Professionals ired of Clutter? Stuff piling 8:00am to 9:30am at Aptos up? Support is available. CLA History Museum, Old Dominion meeting every Friday.

Court, Aptos.

For more info call 426-1868 earn tips and make connecFREE tions. Local professionals Thursday January 10 meet weekly to focus on business building and collaboration.

Wellness Lecture: Dietary Tips Saturdays Interested business owners, inde- Aptos Certified Farmers Market & Chronic Disease Prevention pendent professionals and guests 8:00 -12:00pm at Cabrillo College, 6 pm – 7:30 pm., Free. New Leaf welcome.

Community Markets, 1101 Fair For more information: 621-1153, Aptos. he Aptos Market, with over 80 Ave., Santa Cruz. www.CoastalProfessionals.net vendors, is open year round, ravel with Nutritional Conwith the best selections of fresh sultant Sandi Rechenmacher Second and Fourth Wednesdays fruits and vegetables, plants, through a Natural Landscape seedlings, flowers, local honey, and learn nature’s uncanny ways Freedom Forum Presents: fresh eggs, fresh fish, artisan baked of preventing chronic disease Constitution Classes goods and gourmet foods. In (obesity, diabetes, cancer, heart 7:00pm, Quaker Friends Meeting addition, family activities, music, disease.) The body is a rich House, 225 Rooney St. Santa cooking demos by professional resource of essential nutrients Cruz chefs, gardening workshops, (omega-3s), protective phytonuFor more information, visit seasonal fairs and events are a part trients, and vital anti-oxidants. www.meetup.com/santacruzof the market.

Understand the natural basics of freedom-forum/ how to reduce inflammation and blood pressure, cholesterol Scotts Valley Farmer’s Market keep levels, and PSA numbers low.

Thursdays 9a.m.-1p.m. SV Community PLUS, you will discover how to Capitola-Aptos Rotary Club Center, eat more and weigh less!

360 Kings Village Drive Meeting Preregistration required. Register www.santacruzfarmersmarket.org at www.newleaf.com or call 12-1:30 p.m. at Seascape Golf Course.

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Contact Doug at 831- 724-9192 Come As You Are Zen or e-mail dnakashima@razzolink. 9-10:30 am, Ocean Gate Zendo, Wednesday January 16 com for more information.

920 41st Ave. Suite B, Santa Wellness Lecture: The Untold Cruz (next to Family Cycling Center) Story of Gluten Overeaters Anonymous ome as you are Zen focuses 6 pm – 7:30 pm., Free. New Leaf 1:00-2:00pm, Louden Nelson on Buddhist practices that Community Markets, 1101 Fair Community Center, Rm. 5 301 enhance our daily lives. This will Ave., Santa Cruz.

Center St. Santa Cruz be an informal talk with time for oin Nutritionist and author For more information, call (831) discussion. Free — donations Rebecca Rovay-Hazelton to learn 429-7906 accepted. about precautions to take with Visit oceangatezen.org for more eating a gluten-free diet, complicaSecond Thursdays each month info. tions with traditional methods for testing, and the best option Veterans of Foreign Wars available today. You will also gain 6:30 pm, 2259 7th Ave. Santa Santa Cruz Bingo tips for meal planning, and an Cruz 4:00pm, 707 Fair Ave. Santa action plan for reducing systemic ommander Ronals Petty leads Cruz inflammation caused by gluten the meetings. anta Cruz Bingo supports sensitivity or Celiac disease.

For more information, call (831) local charity. All games have a 475-9804 minimum of a $150 prize, smaller Preregistration required. Register at www.newleaf.com or call crowds mean you have better 831.426.1306 x 0. odds.

Second and Fourth Thursdays For more information, visit www.

Cabrillo Host Lions Club santacruzbingo.com or email 7:00pm at the Cabrillo Cominfo@santacruzbingo.com. You munity Center, Aptos Village can also call (831) 427-1007 and Park, 100 Aptos Creek Rd. ublic is invited to all programs. press 4.

Contact President Jess Allen 831-684-2721 or Past President Sundays Barbara Chamberlain at 831Over-Eaters Anonymous 688-3356 for meeting/dinner reservations or information or visit 9:00am-10:15am, Sutter Maternity and Surgery Center, www.cabrillohostlions.org.

2900 Chanticleer Ave. Sc. A is a 12-step support group Third Thursday each month for those who wish to stop Pacific Speakers Association eating compulsively. All are 7:00pm, Firehouse on Soquel Dr. welcome.

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Lecture and Demo: Cooking with Herbs & Spices

6 pm – 8 pm. $25. New Leaf Community Markets, 1101 Fair Ave., Santa Cruz. uring the coldest months, herbs and spices warm the heart and hearth. Join Chef Zachary Mazi and find out what the body needs to thrive in times of reduced light and heat, and how to use herbs and foods to counter the effects of a draining season.

Food is medicine in the deep cold of winter. Chef Mazi will bring the heat back to your kitchen! Listen, learn, and enjoy samples.

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Wednesday January 23 Lecture: Winter Wellness and Immunity

6 pm – 7:30 pm. $20. New Leaf Community Markets, 1101 Fair Ave., Santa Cruz. oin Corey Miller, Licensed Acupuncturist and Herbalist, for an informative session on how to stay healthy through these cold winter months. Learn how to eat for warmth, and select the right remedies for cold care and vitamins for sustained health. Registration includes a take-home wellness kit to get you started on a path to optimal health this year.

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6:30-8:00pm, Mar Vista Elementary School, 6860 Soquel Dr. oga and how its practice can help children with ADHD, even children, will be the topic of discussion when the Santa Cruz CHADD ADHD Support Group hosts Lynda Meeder, Director of Children’s Yoga at Luma Yoga and Family Center. Come wearing comfortable clothes for a yoga demonstration following the presentation.

For more information, contact Judy Brenis at jbbrenis@comcast. net or call (831) 684-0590.

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6 - 8 p.m., Aptos Academy, 1940 Bonita Dr. eet our wonderful teachers, tour our facility, and browse through the Science Fair while finding out how our school could be just what you’ve been looking for!

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Live Music on the Esplanade

Paradise Beach Grille 215 Esplanade, Capitola. ive music weekends and Annual BATA Fashion Show at acoustic guitar Tuesdays.

Watsonville High needs donations!

For schedule and more inforhe Business and Technology Academy of Watsonville High mation: (831) 476-4900 Or visit School will be hosting their annual paradisebeachgrille.com fashion show. They are looking Wednesdays for local boutiques and clothing stores to donate or lend clothes for Peninsula Banjo Band their show.

7:00 - 8:30 p.m., Harry’s Hofbrau, If you are interested in partici390 Saratoga Ave, San Jose pating, contact Barbara Castro at orty-seven years of performing castro_barbara@hotmail.com, or in the Bay Area, over 250 by calling (831) 239-7258. 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 (donaTuesdays tions are tax deductible).

BINGO www.PeninsulaBanjoBand.org 6:30 p.m. Santa Cruz Elks Lodge, 150 Jewell St. Last Thursdays each month osted by Soquel Sports Monthly Argentine Tango at Star Foundation. Buy-In $25.

Also, we have a special BINGO, Bene Italian/Argentine Restarante celebrating our 2nd anniversary, 4:30pm-9:30pm, Star Bene on Sept. 28 at 6:30. Buy-in only Italian/Argentene Restarante, $15.

21245 East Cliff Dr. www.soquelsports.com his is a night for true “Social Tango.” Order a wonderful meal from the Star Bene Argentine Free Trivia Menu, (or their well known italian 7:00pm, Boulder Creek Pizza menu), and enjoy the ambiance of and Pub, 13200 State Route 9, Argentina and join us in a social Boulder Creek reat fun and prizes too! Come tango dance to music from the Golden Age of Tango. and enjoy some amazing pizza, breadsticks, drink, friends, Private instruction and classes by arrangement. For more information, and trivia! Who could ask for call Michael (831) 239-2247. more?

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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 and Third Fridays

Friday Shakespeare Club

10:30am-12:30pm, First Congregational Church, 900 High St. Santa Cruz For more information, visit www.fridayshakespeare.org, call Kris at (831) 421-0930 or Nanette at (831) 438-3615.

Second Fridays each month

Big Band Dance

7:30pm-10:00pm, at Mid-County Senior Center 829 Bay Ave, Capitola allroom dancing to live music by The 10th Ave. Band. Refreshments, large floor, friendly atmosphere, free parking. Open to the publicsingles welcome!

Suggested donation, $6 per person. Proceeds benefit MCSC. For more information, call (831) 476-4711.

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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.)

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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.

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Live Jazz and Local Art at Zizzo’s Coffee

11:30am-1:30pm, Zizzo’s Coffee, 3555 Clare’s St. Capitola isten to live jazz featuring members of the Santa Cruz Jazz Society. So many talented musicians and singers! And an exhibit of local art will be featured 7 days a week.

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Mars, the action planet, is in your sign for the whole of this month. This can be brilliant for new ventures, initiating the start of a different lifestyle and helps with taking on board new challenges. You are more forceful and determined and will be proactive in making happen what needs to happen. Others may even accuse you of being a little bossy, but you are not willing to put up with inaction. The Sun enters your sign from the 20th and a Full Moon in your opposite sign could be significant for relationships at the end of January. Your powers of communication are brilliant.

Pisces (Feb. 19-Mar. 20)

Dealing with large organizations, groups, and friends of like mind is a major feature for the first half of the month. Group projects and collective endeavours are where you are spending your energies more creatively. Later, take note of your inner visions and intuition since this is a time for you to collect your thoughts and take note of your dreams.

Variety is key this month and you are likely to have a lot different and unusual experiences. this comes form the diverse people who are now part of your life. being part of a community takes on new significance.

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Free Yoga, Puppet Show & Drum Circle!

Aries (March 21-April 20)

All Day, Aptos Yoga Center, 783 Rio Del Mar Blvd, Ste 23B oin with Aptos Yoga Center as they celebrate their 3rd anniversary and new non-profit status with a day of free, familyfriendly events. Featuring two Blissful Basics Yoga Classes from 9 - 10 am and 11 am - noon; a delightful Scandinavian puppet play, “The Tomten” performed

by Kathleen Avalon from 1 pm - 2 pm; and a Community Drum Circle with award winning percussionist Jim Greiner with instruments provided and all ages welcome from 2:30 - 3:15 pm.

Visit website for details: www. aptosyoga.org. Preregister for all events as space is limited.

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Taurus (April 21-May 21)

This is a great time of year for you, Taurus as the Sun shines a light on your desire for travel and opportunity. You have high hopes and optimism and are busy making plans well into the year. You are glad that 2012 is now history and can look forward to a more profitable and productive time. Intriguing developments around your love life instill excitement and change here, but in a way that you would wish.

This is excellent for those seeking new love . Venus, your ruler, will be spending much of this month in Capricorn, which is helpful and lucrative with regard to foreign connections.

Gemini (May 22-June 21)

While it is traditional in the New Year to let go of the past and welcome the new, this has special significance now as important milestones are encountered . This is a result of your own efforts but also indicative of the natural progression of those around you.

Because you are naturally adaptable, you look forward to change, whereas others are a little wary of what is necessary. You are thinking outside the box from the 20th and can look forward to a better financial situation from the 9th. Your clever ideas are paying off at last.

Cancer (June 22-July 22)

There are plenty of helpful influences around for you, including friends and loved ones and a new optimism that makes life easier and simpler. You accept that two heads are better than one and feel less like shouldering responsibilities on your own. With this in mind, you appreciate those who it would have been so easy to take for granted. New beginnings are possible on the 11th and a situation comes to a head on the 27th with the Leo Full Moon. Have your say mid month since you are most influential at this time.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 23)

7 -11 p.m., Aptos Academy Auditorium, 1940 Bonita Dr. ome try your luck while you support our school’s youthful arts! Tickets are $40 and include chips, a glass of wine, light snacks, and fifty dollars in chips; prizes for top winners.

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What you set out to do you can achieve because of your determination and persistence.

Developments in your career plan are beginning to take shape at last. You feel especially creative at the start of the month and see no barriers or obstacles. This instill confidence in others and so you generate quite a momentum. The Full Moon on the 27th favours your social life and celebrations, but a change of scene is as good as a rest and you make the most of this by seeking out the unusual and unconventional. Life becomes extremely interesting after the 20th.

Taking charge of a situation requires that you know exactly where you stand and what you believe in. This becomes more evident from the 20th where partnership matters are highlighted and Full Moon in your sign at the end of the month is a turning point for you. Before then, practical matters take precedence and you are dealing with paper work and officialdom but it is all for a good reason. You find time for a more active social life as you less focused on one particular project as you see it through to its conclusion.

Virgo (Aug. 24-Sep. 22)

You are pleased with how this month works out and you would be right to think that you deserve a break. There is a sense of balance once more as your previous efforts are paying off. Useful discussion translate into workable solutions that make life a lot easier, but no less interesting. It is this month when you can make plans and decisions about what you want to see more of and you start with masses of enthusiasm. Maintaining this is the hard bit. Your ruler, Mercury, in Aquarius from the 19th is a time for health and well being to be a top priority.

Libra (Sep. 23-Oct. 23)

When you see that to a certain extent you are limited, this gives rise to workable solutions based on what you can do rather than what you can’t do. This is extremely valuable as you are more focused and as such have a clearer idea of what is necessary.

Recent research is paying off as you have been on a voyage of discovery. Nevertheless, your own experience counts for more than you realise so don’t underestimate what you are truly capable of. The work life balance is something that needs to be considered throughout January.

Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22)

Useful connections are made at the start of the month and those chance encounters can lead to greater friendships and relationships. Somehow, being in the right place at the right time has a whole new meaning. You may or may not understand the importance of resolutions, but you do have a clear idea of what you want more of in the coming year. Travel is becoming increasingly significant, although this does not mean global travel. Ideas and discussions with others begin to shape your future expectations.

Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21)

You may feel as though you are having more than you wish of deja vu moments, as you revisit old situations and circumstances. But now you have the benefit of hindsight so can be more relaxed and certain about outcomes. Relationships are a work in progress and new understandings come from important discussions. Practical and financial matters feature this month too, and you get the opportunity to increase your income with an unusual proposition. The Full Moon at the end of the month brings to light a brilliant possibility.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 20)

This is the time of year which is a new year for you as well as everyone else, since the Sun is in your sign. Making plans and setting out your goals comes easier to you than most as you love to having something to look forward to and plan. At the start, you have a new determination and your intentions are set but you have more choice than you realise about what is important. This could bring about interesting discussions with your other half. Your finances are looking good at the start of January, even after the Christmas period! Some of you may have got that promotion you were hoping for!

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Electrical Safety This Winter

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f you are reading this, I would like to congratulate you on having survived Y2K twelve years ago and the end of the Mayan calendar back on December 21, 2012. After surviving these two potential apocalyptic events it would be a horrible thing to have you become severely injured or worse, by a down electrical wire. So for all of our safety let’s review some do’s and don’ts of electrical emergencies.

First, there is no need to worry about Volts, Amps or Ohms that just makes things confusing. We do need to remember that the higher up the electrical pole the wires are the more voltage they carry and these electrical wires are not like an extension cord in your home — they are most often bare with no insulation. Also just because a wire is located low on the pole if it is contact with a wire from high on the pole it can still care as much danger as the wire high on the pole.

All electrical systems will have fuses and circuit breakers of different types. One such device is known as a Line Restorer. The Line restorer functions much different than a fuse or breaker, it will automatically reset several times in an attempt to restore power to that circuit. As a result of this action it is impossible to determine when a down power line may be re-energized, this is the main reason we treat all down lines as energized and we do not attempt to move them.

We need to remember that the higher up the electrical pole the wires are the more voltage they carry and these electrical wires are not like an extension cord in your home — they are most often bare with no insulation.

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There are four things that we must always keep in mind when we are faced with down power lines. First is what is called Ground Gradient, this is when an energized power line comes into contact with earth. At the point of contact the ground will become energized with the same voltage as in the wire, this voltage will travel away from the point of contact much like ripples in a pond and as it get further away from the point of contact the voltage decreases.

The voltage Gradient can extend for a large distance from the point of contact, the amount of voltage in the line, type of ground, moisture in the soil and humidity can all affect this distance and extend it to 100 feet or more.

So first thing to remember is the ground around the power line can be energized.

The second thing to think about is what’s called touch potential.

Touch potential is when items like vehicles, chain link fence or other conductive materials come in contact with an energy source. If we should happen to touch such an item, we would in turn complete the electrical path and at the least be shocked and

at worst be electrocuted.

The third thing is Step Potential, step potential occurs when we have a ground gradient around a point of contact. If we walk into this area the difference in voltage from one leg to the other will cause a path for electricity to travel and yes, that path would be through us. So always stay a safe distance from any down power line.

The forth thing that you should always keep in mind if you are considering crossing over or touching a down power line, is the reason for doing it worth your life? We see it every winter people walking or driving over power lines because they have to get home to feed the bird, or they can’t be late for work and the list goes on and on. I know that limp piece of wire lying on the ground disrupting your day looks harmless enough BUT it has the ability to change your life and the life of your family forever in a blink of an eye. n ••• For more information please go to the PG&E website or contact your local fire department. Aptos LaSelva fire district 6934 Soquel Drive Aptos, CA 95003, 831-685-6690

SPCA Featured Pet Pet By Noreen Santaluce

Captivity during WWII Remembered

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Who Needs Rudolph When You’ve Got Cupid!

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here is no greater Christmas gift for our sweet Cupid than a home before the holidays. Cupid, a 1 ½ year-old Terrier/Chihuahua mix, has spent over half of his life here at the Santa Cruz SPCA. There is no good reason for it other than he simply blends in with the crowd and gets looked over easily. He eagerly greets strangers and known volunteers alike, walks wonderfully on a leash, playfully romps with other dogs and quietly crates at night. He’s really the perfect package!

Even though he’s a “Chihuahua” mix, he weighs 18 pounds and as sturdy as they come. He’s got great social skills with people and other dogs; the perfect buddy with which to cruise the town. Cupid is not a “barker.” He truly is a big dog in a little body and is not fragile or dainty.

Cupid would do very well with an active family with or without children. He would enjoy other canine company but could also quickly learn to love getting all the attention to himself as the only dog. He does fine around cats however, he thinks it’s quite fun to chase if the cat decides to run. Cupid is a very happy, well-rounded and joyful dog who’s looking for an equally jolly new home where he could spread some extra holiday cheer. Although we have been a family for him thus far, Cupid needs to know what it’s like to have one for real. Could that be you?

If you would like to help animals like Cupid and his orphaned 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. The SPCA Mall Adoption Center and Gift Shop is located at the Capitola Mall near Target and is open on Friday from 11am-5pm and Sat-Sun 11am-4pm. n

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eptember 7, 1941: The Day Of Infamy, when Pearl Harbor was bombed. We know what the United States response to this act was, but many here do not know what the Japanese did in their own back yard. The attack was followed by years of infamy for millions of families living within “The Zone of Captivity,” a far-flung circle ranging from the coast of China to just short of Australia, encompasing all the island nations with in the circle.

Ten days after the sneak attack on Pearl Harbor, in the Netherlands East Indies on the island of Java, a twelve year old Dutch girl named Jeanne de Quant was living a comfortable life on a sugar /coffee plantation that was managed by her father. Without warning, the family was rudely awakened in the middle of the night by Japanese soldiers. She, her mother and two sisters were loaded onto a truck and that was the last time they would see their father and husband for four years.

With other women and children, they were driven to the train that took them to the Concentration Camp of Socrabaia.

They spent the next four years of their lives under guards, performing back breaking work in the kitchens and the fields from dawn to dark, sleeping on the floor, twelve to a room. The young boys had been allowed to stay with their mothers, but in September of 1944, all boys over the age of ten were taken to the Men’s Concentration Camps and put to work, which meant that the women and girls had to work even harder.

They were given no medical attention, and in some camps almost starvation diets, which led to physical problems in later life for many of the detainees.

During the years, they had no contact with the outside world and knew nothing of the progress of the war. In December of 1944, there was a noticeable tension among the guards. They later found out that this was the time that Tokyo was bombed for

Jeanne de Quant the first time. On August 22, 1945, the women and children were assembled and told that the war was over, Japan had lost and they were free. There was still danger in the area because the extremists among the native Merdika people had taken over the abandoned weapons of the Japanese and were trying to take back their country.

The de Quant women were soon reunited with their father, who had been treated fairly well because of his engineering background. They traveled to Perth, Australia where they waited for two years to be sent to Holland. Finally, they arrived in Holland to safety, school days, ice-skating and normal lives again. It was an easier transition for the de Quant family than from some others who had grown up in the warm humid climate of Java because Jeanne and her family had returned to Holland on furloughs several times.

Later, Jeanne met her husband who was a reporter for the Christian Science Monitor, and they moved to United States when he was assigned to Boston, Mass. They raised two sons and Jeanne worked as an executive Secretary for The Christian Science Monitor.

She could speak six languages, but never spoke Japanese. Jeanne has chosen to forget many of the incidents that happened during her years in the Concentration Camp. Now living a peaceful and busy life at La Posada, she has this to say: “You do not know what freedom is until you lose it.” n ••• Reference: “PRISONERS OF THE JAPANESE- POWs of World War II in the Pacific”

By Gavan Daws

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