Aptos Times March 15th 2013

Serving Our Community For 22 Years • Aptos, La Selva Beach, Corralitos, Freedom & Watsonville

March 15 2013 • Vol 22 No. 6 • www.tpgonlinedaily.com County Symphony Seeks ‘Transcendence’

The Santa Cruz County Symphony is proud and excited to welcome Daniel Stewart, the fourth of five conductor candidates at its upcoming ‘Transcendence’ concerts taking place March 23 at 8 pm at the Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium and March 24 at 2pm at the Mello Center in Watsonville.

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Stop the Silence Walk in Watsonville

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, a time to raise awareness about child abuse and neglect and encourage individuals and communities to support children and families.

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Goodwill President Paul to Retire

Michael J Paul, President and CEO of Goodwill Industries of Santa Cruz, Monterey and San Luis Obispo counties today announced he plans to retire on June 28 of this year. Paul has been with Goodwill for 35 years, 27 of those as president.

Tom Moran, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Goodwill comments, “The board is unanimous in their appreciation of Michael’s efforts for all he has done for Goodwill and the community. ...

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River’s Crest Dragon Slayers

Imagine an eight-year-old girl who is totally deaf.

Damaged by a virus, she now faces life with her handicap.

Physically, there is a large part of life experience that seems closed to her and often the world seems a distant place.

She is visiting the River ’s Crest Dragon Slayers for the first time. One of the animals at this unique place where animals and children can bond in surprising

and magical ways is a 2,000-pound Bactrian camel named Kubla. When the small girl and the full grown camel first meet, without any prompting Kubla lowers his head and gently nudges the girls deaf ear with his large but soft lips. The girl reaches up and her hand clasps the coat of the huge animal as they stand quietly together. continued on page 4

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Community News Scopazzi’s Presents Dining for Hospice of Santa Cruz County Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter Features New Play Area — Dog Play/ Exercise Yard To Have Grand Opening On March 23 Stop the Silence Walk returns to Watsonville County Symphony Seeks ‘Transcendence’ • Cost of Paper Bags Increases to 25¢ in Santa Cruz County Curves ‘Feed the Need’ Food Drive Kicks Off • Local Kids Help Rotary Interact Clubs to Fight Hunger Four Bay Area Companies Receive Top Honors from EPA for Climate Work Draft EIR On-Track for Spring Release — scwd2 Monthly Project Update Goodwill President Paul Announces Retirement • ‘Notes From Santa Cruz’ — The County’s Music History Two Opportunities to Dine for Habitat • Tracy Parker heads Project Purr all-star benefit concert at Kuumbwa Gasoline Excise Tax to Increase 3.5 Cents ‘Artists of the Year’ — Featuring the 2013 Santa Cruz County Artist of the Year Susana Arias

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Scopazzi’s Presents Dining for Hospice of Santa Cruz County Scotts Valley — On Wednesday, March 27, Boulder Creek will be buzzing with excitement as Scopazzi’s Restaurant and Lounge hosts the 15th annual Dining for Hospice of Santa Cruz County. Guests will enjoy a delicious meal and a lively raffle at this sure-tosell-out event. The prizes are generously donated by the local community and cause much excitement for guests competing for live auction treasures.

All proceeds will benefit Hospice of Santa Cruz County programs.

During the past year, 879 patients and families in our community have received expert medical care and compassionate support so they could spend time at home in comfort at the end of life. Additionally over 1,600

Hospice family members and 740 community members were supported as they grieved the loss of a loved one. If you are looking for a great night out with friends that will also benefit our community, you won’t want to miss the 15th annual Scopazzi’s Dining for Hospice of Santa Cruz County dinner.

Call 338-4444 for reservations. n Hospice of Santa Cruz County is the oldest and only non-profit hospice serving Santa Cruz and northern Monterey counties. Since 1978, HSCC has cared for more than 14,000 individuals facing serious illness and their families.

HSCC helps people live better by providing care, comfort, support, enhancing dignity and supporting personal choices on how to live with their illness. Learn more at www.hospicesantacruz.org

Local Sports 13 Aptos Scoreboard

Business Profiles 14 Mulberry Gallery – Creating Vignette’s to Enhance Your Memories

By Cynthia Howe 21 The body Shop Fitness Studio By Cynthia Howe

The Wonder of Words 15 The Writings of Mar Vista Elementary School Students

Kids Camp 16 Kids Sports Camps for Summer Fun By William Hauselburg

Your Opinions 18 Our Hidden and Threatened Water Supply

Community Calendar • Arts & Entertainment – Pages 28 & 29

Monthly Horoscope • Page 29 - Your March Horoscope - Annabel Burton, Astrologer©

Featured Columnists 23 Measure L Money Upgrading Technology for Aptos Schools By Jeff Ursino, PVUSD Trustee Area VII 24 Your Supervisor says … County Budget Challenges: How is the County Funded? By Zach Friend, 2nd District Supervisor 25 Work In Progress by Camille Smith – The Question Determines the Answer 26 The Book Bag by Robert Francis – Action, adventure and intriguing characters…

30 Smoke Alarms: Photoelectric or Ionization By Mike DeMars - Fire Inspector Central Fire Protection District

SPCA Featured Pet • Page 27 – Delilah is a Delight

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“Dragon Slayers” from page 1 Whenever the girl visits Dragon Slayers, the two are inseparable walking the grounds as the little girl and the gigantic camel discover the world together. Her confidence in herself, the world and the people around her is being built through the friendship of this gentle giant.

This is what Dragon Slayers is all about, giving the physically challenged and emotionally damaged the comfort of bonding with animals and building their trust in a sometimes hard-to-understand world. Dragon Slayers is an animal therapy program for children and adults, using sometimes rare and unusual animals as a medium. Dragon Slayers has served this special community of the deaf, blind and paralyzed for almost 40 years by teaching self-confidence, awareness, gentleness and respect for animals.

The founder, 76-year-old Josef Rivers, is himself in a wheelchair, the victim of polio when he was only eight months old.

As Josef tells it, “My father told me that everyone has a dragon in their life to slay.

He told me, ‘You should help others to slay their dragon.’”

That is Rivers’ mission, to help others with the assistance of volunteers. The tools he uses are animals, living breathing creatures that somehow provide the feeling of self worth and well being to those who need these.

For over 40 years, Dragon Slayers located in Nisene Marks State Park, has been helping the physically challenged people to empower themselves with the help of exotic animals. Their partners in this adventure are Kublai Khan the camel, Voodoo the Watusi cow, Mazeltov the Poitou donkey, Samurai Warrior the Serama chicken, and many others.

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River’s Crest Dragon Slayers is a nonprofit organization that needs donations to keep their corrals open. Give generously to help them continue to slay the dragons that all physically challenged people face in their lives. Caroline’s Nonprofit Thrift Shop in Aptos Donated $1,000 to Dragon Slayers out of the $120,000 in donations she provided for 12 different non-profit organization in the county.

Josef Rivers brought some of his animals and volunteers to the shop to thank Caroline’s for their generous contribution.

Rivers, “Are the smallest breed of chickens in the world weighing less than a pound.

The smaller the chicken, the better our students can handle them.” Rivers told us that working with birds helps the physically challenged with their motor movements.

This is what River’s Crest Dragon Slayers suggest for your housebound chicken.

Rivers said, “We guarantee you will learn a lot of chicken words because chickens love to talk and even sing beautifully.”

Dragon Slayers has many birds and mammals that their students can take care of. Students groom the donkeys and the miniature horses, which helps them with their shoulder mobility. With the yak and camel, they can spin the fur into wool to make yarn and for knitting sweaters. “I have three sweaters made from three different camels,” said Rivers.

Volunteers are the backbone of this organization. By volunteering with Dragon Slayers, you can learn about disabilities, work with unusual animals, and make new friends. And you’ll gain satisfaction from watching the students improve physically, mentally and emotionally.

Sizes go from one extreme to another at River’s Crest Dragon Slayers. In one enclosure, adult miniature donkeys and horses are mingling with a young mammoth donkey already towering the rest of the group. In the next enclosure, there’s the yak, and in the next, Indira Gandhi, one of the miniature adult Brahman cattle that could pass for a calf. Roaming around on the grass, next to a large collection of Bonsai trees, is a family of Sulcatas, which are a large North African tortoise.

“Working with animals, you come out of yourself, you are not isolated,” said Sharon, a student for the past 10 years, with Barcode, a Rock Plymouth chicken with black and white feathers on her lap. “Animals help bring your personality.”

What happens at River’s Crest Dragon Slayers stays in the heart and mind of the students. But what is sure, is that each and every student become more empowered and confident after the experience. n For more information: Contact Josef Rivers at 831-688-6699 or write to River’s Crest Dragon Slayers, PO Box 1051, Aptos, CA 95001 Website: http:// josefriversdragonslayers.org/ ••• Noel Smith – noel@cyber-times.com

Cover Caption: Josef River (right) with volunteer Sherry Register (left).

Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter Features New Play Area

Dog Play/Exercise Yard To Have Grand Opening On March 23

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anta Cruz County Animal Shelter (SCCAS), in partnership with Johnny’s Harborside Restaurant and Coastal Dog Owners Group (C-DOG), will celebrate the grand opening of the new dog play/exercise yard at the shelter. The event will be on March 23, 2013 from 1 to 3 pm at the Santa Cruz shelter location, 2200 7th Avenue, featuring an official ribbon cutting

by County Supervisor John Leopold. The new dog play yard provides the shelter with an area for dogs to run and play with other dogs as well as receive obedience and agility training.

The event will also feature: FREE rabies vaccinations for Santa Cruz County resident dogs with purchase of a dog license ($29 for altered dog, $74 for unaltered dog) Positive reinforcement dog training and motivation of dogs with play and enrichment presentations by Sandi Pensinger from Living with Dogs, Lori Katz from Kindred Spirit Dog Training, Karen Phillippi from Click’Em Dog Training and Santa Cruz Dog Training Club.

Mobile dog grooming Bailey’s Groom Service will offer $5 dog nail trims with proceeds donated to the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter Renowned local artist Jen Raynes will create a live painting of a shelter dog.

Jen is huge animal lover and a long time supporter of SCCAS who creates original artwork of animals, ocean and people. For any pet portrait ordered at this event, Jen will donate 50% to Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter SCCAS thanks Johnny’s Harborside Restaurant and C-DOG for their monetary contributions to make this new dog play/ exercise a reality.

The Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter (SCCAS) provides animal regulation and humane care that protects the health, public safety and welfare of people and animals in Santa Cruz County.

SCCAS currently rescues and assures safe, temporary shelter, veterinary and humane care for approximately 7,000 stray,

unwanted, abandoned, mistreated and injured animals each year. SCCAS also provides 24-hour animal rescue service and is Santa Cruz County’s only full service, open-admission animal shelter. SCCAS provides two locations for owners to find and recover their lost pets and adopt new animal companions at 2200 7th Avenue in Live Oak, Santa Cruz, and 580 Airport Boulevard in Watsonville.

SCCAS is an organization charged with the responsibility of rescuing thousands of lost and homeless animals and animals suffering from cruelty, neglect and indifference. n ••• For more information, please call 831-4547303 or visit our website www.scanimalshelter.org.

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Stop the Silence Walk returns to Watsonville A pril is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, a time to raise awareness about child abuse and neglect and encourage individuals and communities to support children and families. Survivors Healing Center invites community members to join us in the fight to end child sexual abuse!

The Walk to Stop the Silence takes place in the City of Watsonville during April’s “National Child Abuse Prevention Month.” The goal of the Walk to Stop the Silence is to increase awareness of child sexual abuse in our community and reach out to those victimized. Survivors Healing Center encourages families, service providers, churches, community members and law enforcement to come and join us. Join us in the fight to end child sexual abuse in our communities! Take action and join the movement! We invite community members to raise funds for our programs.

Go to our website: www.walktostopthesilence.org to sign up to be a walker or to donate!

The Walk to Stop the Silence is led

by Survivors Healing Center in col-

laboration with: Bikers Against Child Abuse (B.A.C.A.), Defensa de Mujeres, DJ Bahia Tropical, Emalou King, Head Start, Janus of Santa Cruz, Beyond Abuse Radio/Misa Leonessa Life Coaching,

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Pajaro Valley Shelter, Rising International, Salud Para La Gente, Santa Cruz Residential Recovery, Si Se Puede, Stop the Silence, Tamora Pellikka, Vocalist, Walnut Avenue Women’s Center, Watsonville Police Department and White Hawk Danza Azteca.

A special thank you to the following people, groups and companies for their fiscal sponsorship of the Walk: Walk Hosts: Dr. Albert Crevello, MD and Rosemary Zarate-Crevello, LMFT,

Bayside Baptist Church, Cartwright, Scruggs, Fulton and Walther, Dottie Jakobsen: Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, First Baptist Church of Watsonville, Holy Cross Church, Lakeside Organic Gardens, Nordic Naturals, The Register Pajaronian and The Santa Cruz Sentinel.

Walk Sponsors: Aldina Maciel: Century 21 Real Estate, Aleene Althouse: State Farm Insurance, Christian Life Center, C&N Tractors, Darrel Varni Electric, D’ La Colmena, First Congregational Church, Head Start, Liberty Baptist Church, Lloyd’s Tire Service, Master Car Wash, Marinovich Cold Storage, Mica’s Cellars, Phil’s Auto Body, Pure Water of Santa Cruz, Rossi’s Body Shop and Towing Service, Russo’s Collision Repair, Santa Cruz Women’s Health Center, Shorelife Community Church, Temple Beth El, Trinity Presbyterian Church and Western Design Flooring America. n Walk to Stop the Silence beginning at the Watsonville City Plaza (Main Street and Beach Street, Saturday, April 6, 2013, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Registration: 9:30 -10:30 a.m. www.walktostopthesilence.org About the Issue: “Child sexual abuse is a silent pandemic — with terrible consequences that wreak social and emotional havoc on children, adult survivors and society.” Approximately one in every three girls and one out of every six boys are sexually abused by the age of eighteen, (ACE Study 2005) and these are only the reported statistics.

County Symphony Seeks ‘Transcendence’

Two Rising Stars Performing at March 23 and 24 Concerts

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he Santa Cruz County Symphony is proud and excited to welcome Daniel Stewart, the fourth of five conductor candidates at its upcoming ‘Transcendence’ concerts taking place March 23 at 8 pm at the Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium and March 24 at 2pm at the Mello Center in Watsonville.

Mr. Stewart has served as assistant conductor for some of the nation’s top conductors including James Levine of New York’s Metropolitan Opera and San Francisco Symphony’s Michael Tilson Thomas, and has served as cover conductor for the LA Philharmonic, the St. Louis Symphony and the Atlanta Symphony. Mr. Stewart is also a com-

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poser whose works have been performed at under the nimble fingers of violinist, Francesca dePasquale. venues including the Ms. dePasquale Aspen Music Festival debuted as a soloist and the Tribeca New Conducted by Daniel Stewart in Spain at age of Music Festival. Mr. featuring nine and has played Stewart has also perBrahms’ Second Symphony and with orchestras and formed with leading violinist Francesca dePasquale recitals across the orchestras across the performing Bruch’s Violin Concerto nation. Ms. Pasquale nation as a principal recently won the violist, giving him a keen understanding of conducting from the Klein International String Competition and currently studies with Itzhak Perlman at other side of the podium.

Mr. Stewart will first lead the orchestra Juilliard School.

The concert concludes with Brahms’ first through the rollicking and joyful overture to Rossini’s comic opera, The uplifting Symphony No. 2. The sweetness Barber of Seville. Although the opera’s of the work came as a shock to audiences original debut was disastrous after a crowd who were familiar with his first symphony of paid hecklers hired by a rival composer and who were intentionally misled by jeered Rossini, it soon became one of the Brahms himself who claimed the work was most popular operas in the repertory, and “so melancholy you will not be able to bear the overture is considered one of the best it.” he pastoral mood of this remarkably operatic overture ever composed. It’s high- beautiful work is often compared with spirited and playful theme is one that most Beethoven’s 6th Symphony, even as audiences will quickly recognize from film Brahms took as he struggled to get out of and television– from Looney Tunes car- Beethoven’s shadow. For those seeking toons to Seinfeld – but may not have heard transcendence, this is it! in its entirety.

Free Pre-Concert Talks take place Next Mr. Stewart leads audiences before both performances: at 7 PM in the through Max Bruch’s bold and soulful Civic Auditorium, prior to the Saturday Violin Concerto No. 1. The wild success of evening concert; and at 1 PM in the Watthis bold concerto cast a shadow on Bruch’s sonville Mello Center, prior to the Sunday subsequent work, and he sold the rights matinee concert. The Pre-concert talks are before he could receive the profits from free and open to all concertgoers. its innumerable performances. The work’s Season Sponsors: Dorothy Wise and virtuosity and lyrical beauty will shine the Symphony League of Santa Cruz

‘Transcendence’

Francesca dePasquale

County generously sponsor The 2012/13 season.

Tickets: Single tickets ($20-$65) are on sale by calling 831.420.5260 or visiting SantaCruzTickets.com. 2013/14 Season Tickets will be available at the concert or later by calling 831.462.0553, ext. 10.

Student Rush: On the day of the concert, bring a Student ID to the box office between 6:30-7:30pm at the Civic Box Office or to the Mello Box Office between 12:30-1:00, and pay just $10! n ••• For more information about the Santa Cruz Symphony, visit SantaCruzSymphony.org Santa Cruz County Symphony ~ John Larry Granger, Music Director

Cost of Paper Bags Increases to 25¢ in Santa Cruz County

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he County of Santa Cruz Department of Public Works announced that in further efforts to reduce litter and protect our local and marine environment, the Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors has enacted important changes to the ordinance relating to the reduction of single-use plastic and paper carryout bags within the County.

Beginning March 20, 2013, the mandatory charge for paper bags rises to 25 cents per bag for paper bags provided at checkout. As always, bag charges must be shown on the customer ’s receipt. Businesses keep this money.

No money is paid to the County. Businesses must maintain records of bag distribution and provide these to the

County upon request. This change was enacted by the Board of Supervisors to further encourage the use of reusable bags.

Beginning Earth Day, April 22, 2013 Restaurants may no longer provide plastic carryout bags to customers within the unincorporated area of the County of Santa Cruz. Restaurants may provide paper bags to their customers without charge.

The County will be distributing free reusable shopping bags at local shopping centers on March 20 as well as at the Earth Day celebration in San Lorenzo Park in Santa Cruz on April 20. Details will be announced as the events approach. n •••

For additional information, contact the Department of Public Works at (831) 454-2160

or dpwweb@co.santa-cruz.ca.us www.santacruzcountyrecycles.org.

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Curves ‘Feed the Need’ Food Drive Kicks Off

Goal of 100,000 Donations Will Benefit Local Food Banks and a Children’s Charity

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urves International announces its 15th Annual Food Drive, “Feed the Need,” and challenges Curves’ club members in the U.S. and Canada to meet a

goal of 100,000 donations during the two week period of March 11 — March 23.

Each club, including Curves of Aptos, is asking its members to donate bags of non-perishable food or cash to support their local community food bank. In addition, Curves of Aptos will waive the joining fee for new members who bring in a bag of non-perishable food or donate $30 to their local food bank during the twoweek period. (*) When combined donations from all

Curves clubs reaches the goal of 100,000 donations, Curves International will donate 10% of March 2013 profits to “Blessings in a Backpack,” a non-profit organization that ensures that impoverished elementary school children are fed on the weekends throughout the school year.

“This year’s theme, ‘Feed the Need,’ really represents both what we want to accomplish with this year’s food drive and what we do as a business,” said a Curves of Aptos staff member. “We want to help feed local families and school children who would otherwise go hungry on the weekends – and we also want to ‘feed the need’ of local women seeking a health and fitness program that fits their busy lifestyle.”

Since its inception, the total contributions to local food banks from the annual Curves Food Drive exceed 75,000,000 pounds of food, according to Curves Vice President of Marketing Mike Raymond.

“Each year, we encourage our clubs and members to donate even more than the year before. Our annual Food Drive is a great way for members and their communities to fill a real need by restocking the shelves in local food pantries across the U.S. and Canada during a time when they are usually low.” n ••• For more information about Curves of Aptos, located at 7000 Soquel Drive, and the 2013 Curves Food Drive, contact a Curves of Aptos staff member at 831-688-2348 or curvesbythebay@sbcglobal.net. For more information about Curves, please visit www.curves.com.

*Offer based on first visit enrollment, minimum 12-month e.f.t. program or joining Curves Complete. New members only. Not valid with any other offer. Valid only at participating locations through 3.23.13. © 2013 Curves International, Inc. ••• Curves is the largest fitness franchise in the world, helping women in over 90 countries lead healthier lives. The company was founded in 1993 by Gary and Diane Heavin, who saw an opportunity to provide a fast, affordable workout for women in an industry that had often focused primarily on the needs of men. Since then, the company has continued to innovate, most recently with the launch of Curves Complete, an integrated program that combines exercise, meal plans, and one-on-one coaching for more effective weight loss. For more information, please visit www.curves.com.

Blessings in a Backpack is a 501 C (3) non-profit organization currently feeding nearly 61,000+ children in the U.S. and Canada and two other countries. The program is a hybrid of private sector funding and public partnerships carried out in public schools.

For more information about Blessings in a Backpack, please visit http://www.blessingsinabackpack.org/Home.aspx.### For more information contact: Curves of Aptos Staff 831-688-2348 curvesbythebay@ sbcglobal.net

Local Kids Help Rotary Interact Clubs to Fight Hunger Rotary Interact Store Drive, Saturday, March 23, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Santa Cruz — Local teen Rotary Interact Clubs have taken up Second Harvest’s call to fight child hunger and malnutrition in Santa Cruz County. The members, who are our future business and community leaders, will hold a food and funds drive from March 30 through the end of May to benefit Second Harvest’s Food For Children program. Members of the public are invited to contribute to the grocery store drive on Saturday, March 23 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at select local stores.

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“Our partnership with seven area Rotary clubs really helps us keep hungry kids fed when times are tough, and I am looking forward to seeing the community turn out in support,” said Development Director Steve Bennett.

Teen members of Rotary Interact Clubs will collect food and cash donations to assist peers in need at the following locations: “Food Drive” page 10

Four Bay Area Companies Receive Top Honors from EPA for Climate Work

Wells Fargo, Cisco Systems, Intel, Sonoma County Water Agency Honored with Leadership Awards SAN FRANCISCO — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Center for Corporate Climate Leadership, the Association of Climate Change Officers, the Center for Climate and Energy Solutions, and The Climate Registry today presented their second annual Climate Leadership Awards to four San Francisco Bay Area companies—Wells Fargo & Company, Cisco Systems, Inc., Intel Corporation, and Sonoma County Water Agency—for leadership in reducing carbon pollution and addressing climate change.

“The Climate Leadership Award winners are taking extra steps with their outstanding actions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions that harm the environment and threaten public health,” said Jared Blumenfeld, EPA’s Regional Administrator for the Pacific Southwest. “We are proud to recognize these companies and local government agency for serving as models for their peers.”

The four Bay Area companies recognized today are among 23 winners announced nationwide. The national awards program honors corporate, organizational, and individual leadership in reducing greenhouse gas emissions in internal operations and throughout the supply chain. The organizations recognized represent a wide array of industries, including construction, finance, defense, transportation, retail, energy and technology.

The organizations were recognized in the following categories: Organizational Leadership Award Sonoma County Water Agency he Sonoma County Water Agency provides naturally filtered drinking water, flood protection services, distribution of recycled water, recreational opportunities, and wastewater treatment to over 600,000 residents of Sonoma and Marin counties in California. In 2006, the Agency committed to operating a carbon-free water system by 2015, and has participated in leadership capacities at a state and local level on multiple environmental coalitions. To further

its efforts, nationally, the Agency initiated, helped establish, and supports a non-profit network of counties and cities that identify and share innovative clean energy projects, programs, and financial mechanisms.

Intel Corporation ntel exceeded its recent goal to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions 20 percent below 2007 levels by the end of 2012, achieving a 60 percent reduction, and since 2008, it has been the largest purchaser of renewable energy in the U.S. The company’s annual green power usage is 100 percent of Intel’s total annual U.S. electricity use, and through these renewable energy purchases Intel has helped to create demand for wind, solar, and other renewable technologies.

Further, by building energy efficiency directly into its products, Intel is also able to help its customers reduce energy use and GHG emissions.

Supply Chain Leadership Award Cisco Systems, Inc. isco Systems, Inc. designs, manufactures, and sells internet protocol-based networking and other products. Since 2010, Cisco has requested its suppliers report to the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP),

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an independent nonprofit organization working to reduce GHG, and the company’s long-term objective is for all suppliers (and their business partners) to publicly report to CDP and set their own GHG reduction goals. Suppliers publicly reporting to CDP are favored when Cisco is deciding whether to conduct future business with a company, and in 2012, Cisco achieved its 25 percent GHG reduction goal.

Excellence in Greenhouse Gas Management (Goal Setting Certificate) Wells Fargo & Company ells Fargo provides banking, insurance, investments, mortgage,

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and consumer and commercial finance services. Wells Fargo adopted a new goal of reducing its U.S. GHG emissions by 35 percent from 2008 to 2020. The company intends to meet this goal with energy efficiency improvements to its office space and data centers, and plans to consolidate office space, reducing the total number of square feet.

The awards will be presented at the Climate Leadership Conference in Washington, D.C. n ••• More about the recognition categories and the Climate Leadership Award winners: www.epa.gov/climateleadership/awards

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Draft EIR On-Track for Spring Release

scwd2 Monthly Project Update and Related News

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he draft environmental impact report (dEIR) for the proposed scwd2 Desalination Project is scheduled to be ready in spring 2013 and will be followed by a review period that includes the opportunity for the public and involved agencies to provide written and oral comments on the document. The environmental review and the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) process are the foundation upon which the community and elected officials will evaluate and make critical decisions about the future of our water supply. More information will be provided in these email updates and our project website: www.scwd2desal.org/PageProject-phases_EIR.php.

Short Videos on Brine and Marine Issues Related to Desalination on YouTube he City of Santa Cruz and Soquel Creek Water District held a community meeting in late 2010 that focused on brine and marine issues related to the proposed scwd2 Desalination Project. Two

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three-minute video clips are now available that include William Faisst from Brown & Caldwell presenting on the proposed

design feature to blend brine with treated wastewater currently being sent out to the Monterey Bay and David Mayer from Tenera Environmental presenting on the intake screen study (with actual footage from the scwd2 pilot testing). To access these videos, go to: http://www.scwd2desal.org/Page-videos.php A Dry Year So Far May Mean Water Use Curtailment Later ven though the season started wet, conditions have since changed, dropping to well below normal for this time of year.

Across California and the central coast, we are seeing unusually dry conditions and our area received less than an inch and half of rain since the beginning of the year. Both the City of Santa Cruz and Soquel Creek Water District will have to determine if water restrictions will be implemented from AprilOctober if dry weather conditions persist.

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The City of Santa Cruz recently posted its second Water Supply Outlook on its website: http://www.cityofsantacruz. com/index.aspx?page=1915 which indicates that the current water year 2013 remains classified as dry for the City and that rainfall in the Santa Cruz area measures a little over 15 inches for the season to date, or about 66 percent of normal.

Soquel Creek Water District reported to its Board of Directors at its March 5 meeting that the DeLaveaga rain gauge has received a total of 16.2 inches of rain for the season, a little more than half of the 29.2 inches that needs to fall by March 31 to avoid triggering a Stage 2 Water Shortage. Since it is looking unlikely that we will receive sufficient rain, the District is considering implementing mandatory 15% water restrictions during April 1-October 31. The District’s Board will be discussing this at its meetings in March and April.

March 10-16 is National Groundwater Awareness Week roundwater Awareness Week, March 10-16, 2013, is sponsored by the National Groundwater Association. About 80% of Santa Cruz County’s water supply comes from local groundwater resources and provides approximately 5% of the City of Santa Cruz’s total supply and 100% of Soquel Creek Water District’s total supply.

Both the City and District recognize that groundwater levels in the Soquel-Aptos are dangerously low and continue to promote conservation programs and the evaluation of desalination to address our shortage problems.

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“Food Drive” from page 8 Whole Foods Capitola & Santa Cruz • New Leaf Capitola & Westside Santa Cruz • Deluxe Market Aptos • Mi Pueblo Watsonville • Grocery Outlet Watsonville • Safeway Aptos and Felton • Scotts Valley Market If you wish to donate to this food drive and cannot make it to these locations, you may give online at http://thefoodbank. com n ••• For more information about Second Harvest or to give to the Food Drive online, go 10 / March 15th 2013 / Aptos Times www.tpgonlinedaily.com

to www.thefoodbank.org. For questions, please contact Second Harvest Community Senior Food Drives Manager Bly Morales at (831) 722-7110 x 226 or bly@thefoodbank.org

Goodwill President Paul Announces Retirement M ichael J Paul, President and CEO of Goodwill Industries of Santa Cruz, Monterey and San Luis Obispo counties today announced he plans to retire on June 28 of this year. Paul has been with Goodwill for 35 years, 27 of those as president.

Tom Moran, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Goodwill comments, “The board is unanimous in their appreciation of Michael’s efforts for all he has done for Goodwill and the community. His contributions will be missed.”

The board this Michael J. Paul week initiated a nationwide search for a new chief executive through Olive Grove Consulting.

A century ago, Dr. Edgar James Helms founded Goodwill as a method to help unemployed job seekers to find work to support their families in a time of national depression. He is famous for saying simply, “Do Something!”

Paul has certainly lived up to that directive. He joined Goodwill Santa Cruz in 1978 as maintenance supervisor, next headed the transportation operation and became director of collections (donated goods) in 1979. In 1982, he was named vice president for collections with the

added responsibility of supervising the upgrading of Goodwill’s facilities in Santa Cruz and Monterey counties, including the remodel of the facility, which still serves as headquarters. Michael was named president in 1986. That year, Goodwill had 150 employees, received 116,500 donations, generated $2.7 million dollars in revenue and served 367 persons seeking vocational help.

Twenty-seven years later Goodwill has 430 employees in three Central Coast counties with 16 retail stores, 25 attended donation stations and five processing centers. In 2012, Goodwill received nearly 16 million pounds of donated goods; generated $23 million in revenue that allowed them to serve 12,300 job seekers during the year. The non-profit corporation workforce development division runs six vocational training centers in the three county area. Goodwill also operates the Santa Cruz Flea Market, a school of cosmetology and a conference center with culinary training. The Santa Cruz Chamber of Commerce named Paul Man of the Year in 2012 Paul earned his BA degree from UC Santa Barbara and a lifetime teaching credential from Cal State University in Chico. He taught in the Pajaro Valley Unified School District, also taught educationally handicapped children in Lompoc and spent three years teaching in

‘Notes From Santa Cruz’ — The County’s Music History n Mar 10, 2013 from 3 - 5 pm, the San Lorenzo Valley Museum is hosting historian and author Frank Perry as he talks about the subject of his latest book, ‘Notes From Santa Cruz’, which celebrates 100 years of Santa Cruz County’s musical past through stories of local bands, composers, songs, instruments, and much more.

Historian Ross Gibson will be performing Santa Cruz musical compositions on the piano along with Katie McKee singing. Join us for this lively presentation of local music history with rare never-before-seen photos .

The book, ‘Notes From Santa Cruz’, will be available for purchase at the lecture with a book signing afterward. The talk will be held at the Senior Center in Highlands Park located at 8500 Highway 9 in Ben Lomond. The talk is free, but a $5.00 per family donation is appreciated.

Thank you to our sponsor for this

talk, Hill Guitar Company, Inc. For more info, please call the SLV Museum at 831-338-8382.

“I am very grateful I found Goodwill early in life as it matched my values perfectly. ... I count myself as one of Goodwill’s greatest on-the-job training successes.”

— Michael J Paul

Latin America. Michael and his wife Sara are the parents of two grown sons, Garret and Taylor.

Farewell Bike Ride & Michael J Paul Mission Endowment aul’s idea of an appropriate departure is to say thank you to Goodwill’s employees by visiting them at Goodwill’s 39 sites in the three coastal counties on his bicycle. The ride will cover 220 miles over five days.

The board of directors will use celebration funds to establish an endowment earmarked to support the mission of

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Goodwill — to provide education and employment services and to create employment that benefits and protects the environment. Board members, managers, employees, vendors, friends and the general public will have an opportunity to contribute to the Michael J Paul Endowment between now and his retirement at the end of June.

“I am very grateful I found Goodwill early in life as it matched my values perfectly. It is a business with a social service mission. One that helps thousands of people every year while asking little else than items the public no longer needs.

Those donations allow Goodwill to train, teach, coach, inspire and motivate those who want to participate in our society whether they are our clients or employees.

I count myself as one of Goodwill’s greatest on-the-job training successes.” — Michael J Paul n ••• For information about the open position please contact Nancy Painter, Vice President Executive Search for Olive Grove Consulting www.olivegroveconsulting.com

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Two Opportunities to Dine for Habitat

Shadowbrook Restaurant and Pizza My Heart Support Affordable Housing Santa Cruz — Join friends and fellow supporters at the Shadowbrook Restaurant on Tuesday, March 26, 2013 for a Community Tuesday fundraiser benefiting the construction of a single-family town home in the Beach Flats community of Santa Cruz. On March 26, Shadowbrook will contribute 30% of your total dinner tab to Habitat for Humanity Santa Cruz County!

What a great way to enjoy dinner at this beautiful restaurant while also supporting

our work within your own community. The event will run from 5 – 9 p.m. and reservations can be made by calling 831-475-1511.

Be sure to mention Habitat for Humanity when you make your reservation. We look forward to seeing you there!

On Wednesday, April 3, 2013, you can order-in, take-out or request delivery at Pizza My Heart in Downtown Santa Cruz to benefit our Beach Flats project. Pizza My Heart will contribute 30% of your total purchase from 4 – 9 p.m. on April 3 to Habitat for Humanity Santa Cruz County!

Come by 1116B Pacific Avenue and grab a slice, a salad or a whole pie while supporting our work in the community! Be sure to mention Habitat for Humanity at the register.

The groundbreaking on this Beach Flats project is right around the corner and Habitat is always looking for volunteers.

Whether you’re looking to come out and get your hands dirty on the site, contribute through fundraising and event planning ideas, or volunteer at the ReStore, we always value community participation!

For more information, contact Ginger Haggerty at 831-469-4663.

Founded locally in 1989, Habitat for Humanity Santa Cruz County is a non-

profit housing organization dedicated to eliminating substandard housing and to making adequate, affordable shelter available to families in need. n ••• Find out more about how you can become involved with your local Habitat for Humanity Santa Cruz County call (831) 469-4663 or visit www.habitatsc.org.

Tracy Parker heads Project Purr all-star benefit concert at Kuumbwa

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hat’s more fun than a kitten on the keys? How about some of Santa Cruz’s favorite folk-Americana

musicians and special guests on the intimate Kuumbwa stage, with the whole kit ‘n’ kaboodle dedicated to support local nonprofit Project Purr.

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On Saturday, March 30, at 8 p.m., the Kuumbwa Jazz Center promises to be the cat’s meow – and you don’t have to be a cat lover to

appreciate the all-star musical roster lined up.

The concert is organized and led by honeyvoiced guitarist/vocalist Tracy Parker. A regular member of Sherry Austin’s Henhouse band, Tracy put this show together to benefit Project Purr, a feral cat protection and advocacy group that has been an invaluable resource to Santa Cruz County for 24 years.

Joining Tracy is a virtual constellation of musical stars: lap steel virtuoso, singer and fellow Henhouse member Patti Maxine; Rick Walker (drums/percussions); Tiran Porter (bass); Pipa Piñon (supporting vocals); and Grammy-nominated Carole Mayedo (fiddle).

Tracy also welcomes a very special guest, awardwinning singer/songwriter Christie McCarthy.

Project Purr is a nationally recognized, all-volunteer organization that has saved the lives of many thousands of feral cats since its founding in 1989. The group’s many contributions include advising people about managing community feral cat populations, operating a barn cats relocation program and sponsoring low-cost and free feral spay/neuter programs.

All concert profits after expenses benefit Project Purr. Tickets are $18 in advance, available with any major credit card through Brown Paper Tickets. Any remaining tickets will be $20 at the door – but this show is expected to sell out, so early ticket purchase is advised.

Dog lovers are purrfectly welcome.

Tracy Parker and Friends n ••• Special all-star benefit concert for nonprofit Project Purr Saturday, March 30 at 8 p.m.

Kuumbwa Jazz Center, 320 Cedar St., Santa Cruz TICKETS: $18 advance / $20 at the door www.brownpapertickets.com/event/330554

Aptos High School Scoreboard Baseball

Aptos Season Record: (2-5, SCCAL 1-0) Aptos 10 – Santa Cruz 2 Aptos Scoring: WP Steven Eichhorn 4

IP, 5K; Matt Bernard 2 for 3, 2B, RBI; Zach Egan 2 for 4, RBI; Austin Hudspeth 2 for 2, RBI; Christian Beserra 1 for 1; Ben Brenkwitz 1 for 3, RBI

Softball

Aptos Season Record: (4-3-1 SCCAL 0-1) Soquel 9 – Aptos 5 Aptos Scoring: Marissa Bugayong 3 for 4; Rita McCreesh 2 for 4, HR, 2R

Boys Volleyball

Aptos Season Record: (1-2, SCCAL 1-1) Soquel Def. Aptos (27-25, 25-14, 25-20) Aptos Scoring: Cole Welle 14 kills; Kael Losik 10 kills PCS def. Aptos (29-27, 25-21, 24-26, 25-22) Aptos Scoring: Cole Welle 17 kills, 8 blocks; Kael Losik 13 kills; Grant Townsend 44 assists; Bret Rodriguez 16 digs Aptos def. Harbor (11-25, 25-19, 25-15, 22-25, 15-12) Aptos Scoring: Cole Welle 13 kills, 5 blocks; Bret Rodriguez 10 kills; Kael Losik 9 kills; Grant Townsend 40 assists;

Boys Golf

Aptos Season Record: (1-1) Harbor 208 – Aptos 214 (Seascape GC) Aptos Scoring: Corey Peterson 41; Jack Doerr 42; Beau Kittleson 42; Frank Horst 43; Conner Maruyama 46 Aptos 205 – Santa Cruz 246 (Seascape GC) Aptos Scoring: Medalist Corey Peterson 38; Beau Kittleson 41; Jack Doerr 42; Conner Maruyama 42; Joe Demera 42

Boys Swimming

Aptos Season Record: (0-1) Santa Cruz 95 – Aptos 64 Aptos Scoring: 100 breast – Chris Staka 1:04.5

Girls Swimming

Aptos Season Record: (1-0) Aptos 144 – Santa Cruz 38 Aptos Scoring: 200 Medley Relay 1:58.43 • 200 free Katherine Woolever 2:03.33 • 200 Ind. Medley Jaime Chamberlain 2:17.71 • 50 free Maurea Richmond 25.99 • 100 fly Mairen Magee 1:00.77 • 100 free M. Richmond 57.16 • 500 free Gwen

Nigh 5:13.95 • 200 free relay 1:46.40 • 100 back Lauren Reade 1:03.51 • 100 Breast J. Chamberlain 1:14.40 • 400 free relay 4:02.80

Lacrosse

Aptos Season Record: (4-0) Aptos 5 – Pacific Grove 4 Aptos Scoring: Noah Wolfe goal, 2 assists; Kyle Marks goal, assist; Miles Beaudoin goal; Blake Kennerson goal, assist; Tristan Danes goal; Tyler Sweeney 10 grounds; Max Bowman 16 saves

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Mulberry Gallery

Creating Vignette’s to Enhance Your Memories

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By Cynthia Howe

ob Dylan once said, “Take care of all your memories, for you cannot relive them.” Preserving memories and a passion for art is the basic premise behind Mulberry Gallery.

For over 30 years, between photography and framing, Del and Barbara Doan-Crawford have helped others create and craft their tangible family memories and keepsake treasures. With so much history between artists and memory keepers, a unique bond has forged and blessed the participants.

“I found the fabulous photographer, Barbara Doan, in 1989 when my daughter Jacqueline was just 8 months old.” Julie Hansmann of Aptos shared. “I had an idea as to how I wanted to photograph her. Barbara is the master at taking an idea and then elaborating on it. She created a soft white background unique to my color scheme for this portrait, and not only did my daughter have a big pink bow on her head, but Barbara had strands of pearls and a pale pink, soft textured, feathery scarf available for the session. The result was adorable!”

One of Julie’s favorite portraits created by Barbara is of her three children set in a Nativity scene. Del and

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Barbara fashioned the crèche to capture her three children, then aged 4, 2 and 6 months as the Holy Family. Del and Barbara found large stuffed animals to complete the scene after building a manger from old barn wood. The extra mile they take with their clients sets them apart from others.

“Barbara will go above and beyond to create a vignette or background that you desire. My children and I have loved working with her over these last 23 years.

We have moved twice and have lived in two other cities. I have never found a

photographer as creative, talented and as willing to go the extra mile.”

The respect and admiration Julie feels about Barbara is mutual.

Barbara shared, “What I have learned from Julie is the art of ‘vignette’. She has an amazing ability to pull objects from life – such as bits of lace from a special garment, or a much loved baby toy or book. We have combined these images with new or vintage frames to create the most beautiful vignettes of her family in her home.

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The Color of Words

Because words are meant to be read, the Aptos Times and Mar Vista School jointly sponsor The Wonder of Words where Mar Vista students have the opportunity to see their words in print to encourage good writing. This is not a writing contest, but a compendium of student work. We want to hear from you, our readers, about your reaction to their words. Our thanks to Mar Vista Principal Todd Livingstone and Teacher Susan Nunes for bringing to you, The Wonder of Words. — Noel Smith, Editor ••• Unique and Unusual Green Abigail Eissmann – 5th grade It’s hidden, sweet but minty, He’s like dark green moss.

It has different moods like unique and unusual, Like helpful but shy, You might think of him as a really sweet guy.

He is the cousin of orange, yellow and blue…

Can you guess who?

Green of course!

Like the rolling hills in Ireland, To the fashionable dress that’s flowing, Green visits the sky in rainbows, And makes himself grass that’s growing.

Green is green in its own special way, Maybe the Earth should go all green one day.

He visits Luigi by coloring his hat, And sometimes Kermit, What do you think of that!

To a scary green snake,

To green beans on a plate, Oscar’s green friend, From Sesame street, He crinkles his nose, And wiggles his feet, It’s hidden, sweet but minty.

••• I Am From

by Brian Bowyer – xx grade I am a boy, a living boy.

There are many things I enjoy.

I pretend to be a superhero, saving the day, and that is what I usually play.

I understand that I cannot be a hero with powers, but I will be confident, I will not be a coward.

I hear that I live a wonderful life, but when I get older, I will live it with a wife.

I wonder how life will be without any supervisor, I bet it will be hard, I am no liar.

I try to be the best person I can, look at me, I am turning into a nice man.

I feel so alive at times, I feel so divine.

I dream of things so random, but when I wake up, I am just fine.

I see a lot of people walking around, some people I will never see back in town.

I hope I will turn into an independent man, but now I am only 10, a boy I am.

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Classic, rock or jazz blue I bet the piano is right for you!

Black and white, black and white, Recitals are such a fright!

Play up there If you dare!

Dolphins Alana Patyk-Randa – 5th grade The ocean crashing on the sand, while soft music is being played by a magnificent band, I see water splashing everywhere, while kids are running here and there, I see a fin rising above the waves, is it the mammal that sees lives needed to be saved?

Why yes it is now that I see its bottlenose, as it glides through the tube just like water in a hose, she is beautiful, why yes she is, like a smooth river rock wow she is as fast as some fizz, her pod is jumping this way, as I sashay down this great bay, I swim in the water to catch up and say hi, as I catch up, I see her innocent, blue eye, she gives me a nudge for good luck, then I whisper, “Oh shucks,” she moves much faster as she squeaks away, I hope I see you again someday.

••• Piano Playing

By Truman Natividad – xx grade Fingers flying across the keyboard You won’t even think about getting bored Black keys, white keys all around Suddenly, you’ll fall in love with this sound Scale, Octave, Sharp or Flat

Beethoven, Bach, or Mozart They all made very nice art And so can you!

All you really have to do Is get up there Maybe play Beethoven’s Fur Elise And then, you will be proud of your piece.

••• The Color That Makes Up This World Morgan Ziel – 5th grade It’s hidden to the hikers glance, But the color of the leaves is bold to the fluttering birds above.

Green, the color of happiness in the world, Living leaves that hang from branches.

Slimy ink that spreads on paper, Sweet candy apples sugary and good.

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By William Hauselburg

ummer is always an idle time for kids.

Unless they are in a school district that has year-round classes, the summer months are a vast expanse of boredom and “nothing to do.” Sure, your kids would be

happy to play video games all day, but is that the bets thing for them? Wouldn’t it be better if they had something fun and exciting to do with other kids that would get them outside and moving?

Aptos Soccer Club P.O. Box 1325, Aptos, CA 95001 Phone: 831-688-8501 web: www.aptossoccer.org Clinic Info: For coed players ages 6-12 years old; weekly at Aptos High School on Friday afternoons from April 12th-May 31st. Each 1-hour session will have 30 minutes of training by professional coaches followed by 30-minute small-sided scrimmages. Registration is $50 per person.

Aptos Soccer Club is offering a 2013 Spring 4v4 program which is geared towards athletes that are looking for a fast-paced, high-touch environment to further increase their game time thought process and touch. 4v4 is the preferred developmental format of youth coaches worldwide.

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With obesity rates among US kids at an alarming high, kids’ fitness is important, and there is nothing better than sports to get kids running and moving their bodies.

Kids summer programs combine physical activity with skills building and camaraderie. Summer Kids Sports camps are a great way to enroll your child in an activity that will get him or her exercising, playing with other kids, and learning new skills all in a safe, guided environment.

Kids Sports camps come in a variety of options. There are Sports Skills Camps that focus on learning and honing the methods and skills of playing the game, and Recreation Sports Camps, which emphasize fun and team spirit without a hard focus on competition and game improvement.

Kids sports camps offer many choices of sport, but some of the most popular are Baseball Camp, Basketball Camp and Soccer Camp. There are camps that offer more than one sport, and some offer Baseball, Basketball and Soccer all in one, to give the kids a taste of multiple sports in one camp session.

If you are concerned about your kids’ fitness and want to get your son or daughter involved in sports in a safe,

supervised environment, a kids camp may be the best solution for you. If your child already has a favorite sport, it is often easy to find a sports camp that offers instruction or an opportunity to play that sport, and if your child likes many sports or doesn’t have a favorite, a sports camp that offers multiple sports might be the best choice.

Regardless of what kids sports camp you choose, getting your kids involved in sports will encourage them to exercise, help them develop healthy bodies, foster friendships and build skills that they can use throughout their lives. n

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

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Our Hidden and Threatened Water Supply Dr. Tom LaHue – President, Board of Directors, Soquel Creek Water District

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any coastal communities worldwide that rely on groundwater are experiencing water shortages and risk of seawater intrusion.

We have an opportunity now to protect our groundwater aquifers so they can continue to provide a safe and sustainable water supply.

In recognition of National Groundwater Awareness Week, March 10-16, 2013, here are some facts about our local groundwater resources and Soquel Creek Water District (District).

1: Our District is 100% dependent on groundwater in the Soquel-Aptos area to meet all of our customers’ water needs. The City of Santa Cruz is the only major water utility that obtains most of its water from streams and rivers. In the whole County, about 80% of our water is from underground.

2: Replenishment of our local groundwater resources begins with rain that falls on the ocean side of the Santa Cruz Mountains. Less than 20 percent of that rain seeps into the ground for recharge, and this amount is predicted to lessen with climate change.

3: The District serves an area that extends from 41st Avenue in Capitola to La Selva Beach. Our water supply must meet the needs of 37,000 residents, 18,000 jobs, 22 parks, and 18 schools.

4: When more groundwater is pumped than is replenished by rainfall, groundwater levels are lowered and seawater will progress inland and contaminate the fresh water supply.

Seawater intrusion is virtually impossible to reverse.

5: The groundwater resources available to the District are dangerously low.

The District’s Board of Directors is committed to restoring the groundwater basin to levels that would protect our groundwater supply from seawater intrusion, not for just the next few years, but for the next 50 or 100 years or longer.

6: In addition to creating supply shortages for people, groundwater levels that are too low can be environmentally detrimental since groundwater feeds streams during the dry months. Maintaining summer

stream flows is important to protect threatened and endangered fish.

7: Expert hydrogeologists have concluded that groundwater withdrawals must be reduced by approximately 35% for at least 20-30 years to restore groundwater levels that would be protective against seawater intrusion, even without considering climate change.

8: Water conservation is critical. District customers currently use 64% less water than the California average.

Water conservation must be a way of life in our community.

9: The District has conducted thorough evaluations of all known options to address our groundwater overdraft problem and ensure a long-term sustainable, affordable and safe water supply.

10: A combination of additional water conservation and desalination is currently the only option that would provide a sufficient, safe and sustainable source of water supply to supplement our reduced groundwater availability for the foreseeable future. A report of the potential environmental impacts and possible solutions of the proposed regional desalination project (in conjunction with the City of Santa Cruz) is expected to be released this spring.

The District’s Board of Directors will not make a decision about constructing that project until we have reviewed the Environmental Impact Report and received public input.

Our local groundwater may be out of sight, but should not be out of mind. It is important for us all to educate ourselves about our water supply and learn how we can be a part of the solution (Check www. soquelcreekwater.org ). n ••• The opinions and views expressed in this article do not necessarily represent those of the Times Publishing Group, Inc., its staff or ownership.

Gasoline Excise Tax to Increase 3.5 Cents

Sacramento — Effective July 1, 2013, the excise tax on gasoline will increase 3.5 cents per gallon to 39.5 cents per gallon and the excise tax on diesel fuel will remain unchanged at 10 cents per gallon following a vote February 28, 2013 by the California State Board of Equalization, which executed its legislative mandate to adjust the rate by March 1.

While the excise on gasoline will go up by 3.5 cents, the BOE cannot predict what the selling price of gasoline will be on July 1, 2013. Based on projections, Thursday’s 3.5-cent increase will generate more than $500 million from July 1 through June 30, 2014.

Under the old tax structure, a consumer paying $4.45 a gallon at the pump paid $3.96 for fuel, 18 cents in excise tax and 31 cents in sales tax. Under the current structure, the same $4.45 for a gallon of gas means paying: $3.96 for fuel, 39.5 cents in excise tax and 10 cents in sales tax.

Gasoline sales tax revenue funds local gov“Words” from page 15 Green is the color of crunchy bell peppers filled with joy.

ernment programs; the state excise tax on gasoline funds highway and mass transit projects throughout California.

In 2010, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger signed Assembly Bill x8 6, Ch. 11, and Senate Bill 70, Ch. 9. These bills lowered the sales and use tax rate on gasoline and increased the excise tax rate on July 1, 2010. The laws require the annual sales and excise taxes paid on gasoline to remain revenue neutral.

They also mandated the BOE to adjust the excise tax rate by March 1 of each year in order to ensure revenue neutrality.

“The legislature mandated that we equalize the sales and excise taxes to avoid a net increase in taxes, “ said Chairman Jerome E. Horton. “ We could protest the legislation and not make the rate adjustment, however we would be violating law and arguably exposing taxpayers to even higher taxes in the future.” n

The color of one another’s eye, The feathers speared across a parrot’s wing.

It has a minty taste like a refreshing stick of gum.

Green is the luck in a four-leaf clover.

Above in the sky where the tree tops grow, To down below with the grapes in a bowl.

Kelp in the deep blue sea, Green is the nature living on the floor.

The rolling hills of Scotland, Oscar the little fuzz ball that lives in a trash can.

The dinosaurs that lived back in the day.

Juicy pears sweet in my mouth, Green as in the paint smeared on my wall.

Green as in the birthstone of August, Green is the color that makes up this world.

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The Lucky Clover

By Molly Mott – 5th grade t was 1954. I was fifteen when I lived in Mullingar, Ireland. I finally found what I was looking for. It all started when I was at home, alone.

Boring. Absolute silence. But the worst part was that it was St. Patrick’s Day. I didn’t have plans at the time so I decided to go to my favorite place, the grassy hills.

I ran up to the hills and lay on the grass. I gazed to the left and I saw what I have always been looking for. I found a four-leaf clover. The tradition was to make a wish so I did. “I wish I could be the girl who people want to hangout with, not the one who sits alone.”

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The next day was my least favorite day. Monday. But things were different that day. People crowded around me.

They wanted to hangout with me. The real me. Molly McFey. n

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‘Artists of the Year’

Featuring the 2013 Santa Cruz County Artist of the Year Susana Arias

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“Artists of the Year” Exhibit: March 6 – April 14, 2013 • Opening Reception: Sunday, March 10 2013 from 2 - 4 p.m.

ver the last 28 years, the County of Santa Cruz County Arts Commission has selected and awarded “Artist of the Year” to 25 visual, performing, and literary artists, as well as two outstanding arts organizations. Artists are nominated by the public, and selected by the Arts Commission of Santa Cruz County. Criteria for selection include outstanding achievement in their discipline; contribution to the cultural enrichment of the local community; residence in Santa Cruz County; and national or international standing.

This exhibit honors and shares with you the work of the past recipients and features the 2013 awardee, visual artist Susana Arias. You will have the opportunity to listen and watch recorded performances, view and read the work of our literary artists, and see the work of the visual artists who have received this award.

Susana Arias was born in Panama City, Panama. Since 1978, she has resided in Santa Cruz, California where she is a sculptor and painter. For over thirty years, Susana has contributed to the cultural life of Santa Cruz County as a visual artist, art organizer, and educator. She has shown her work nationally and internationally, and has work in many museums in Latin America as well as the United States.

If you have traveled the Porter Avenue/Bay Avenue underpass, you

As a volunteer, have already seen a Susana has made piece by Arias. Her many contribupublic sculpture tions to the County.

“Finding Our Past,” Events that Susana completed in 1996, has created to enrich won the “Environs and promote art Enhancement awareness in Santa Award” from Cal Cruz County include: Trans for that year.

Arias developed In 2007, she won the and organized Art “Santa Cruz ArchaeExtravaganza in ological Society 2009, which brought Presidential Award” together hundreds of for artistic effort and adults and children contribution toward for a weekend archaeological of making art at awareness for this Sculpture Is: ’09. project.

This event featured Susana has demonstrations and worked on many workshops by 30 public projects and has artists in different received numerous disciplines. Arias also awards throughout curated Sculpture her career, including Is ’09, an annual “Distinguished Artist” sculpture exhibit prein 2001 by the Santa sented by PVAC at Cruz Art League and Sierra Azul Nursery “2012 Project of the and Gardens in WatYear” for the Beach sonville. “These were Area Roundabout, Susana Arias (left) exceptional events, given by the American Public works Association / Monterey Bay that made a huge impact in Watsonville, Chapter, for her artistic contribution to the as well as the County. PVAC is so proud of Susana, and so appreciative of her genteam, Depot Park, Santa Cruz, erosity,” states Judy Stabile, President of PVAC. In 2011 “Experience Clay” — demonstrations, workshops, and exhibit of 25 ceramic artists — Museum of Art and History, Santa Cruz, California

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She was on the Open Studios Committee from 2007 to 2011 Susana has taught thousands of children through the Cultural Council’s SPECTRA program. Her love of the arts and for children shows in her commitment to both. She is either at her studio painting and sculpting, volunteering at local elementary schools; painting murals and making ceramic sculptures with the children, or organizing large events where many of our beloved artists share their expertise with the public.

Artists of the Year: • 1984 Tandy Beal, Performing Arts • 1985 Lou Harrison, Performing Arts • 1986 James D. Houston, Literary Arts • 1987 Cabrillo Music Festival, Performing Arts • 1988 George Barati, Performing Arts • 1989 Charles N. Hilger, Visual Arts • 1990 Cultural Council of Santa Cruz County • 1991 William Everson, Literary Arts • 1992 Douglas McClellan, Visual Arts • 1993 Jack Zajac, Visual Arts • 1994 Linda Burman Hal, Performing Arts • 1995 Adrienne Rich, Literary Arts • 1996 Frans Lanting, Visual Arts • 1997 Paul Whitworth, Performing Arts • 1998 Lynda Watson, Visual Arts • 1999 Morton Marcus, Literary Arts • 2001 Carol Summers, Visual Arts • 2002 Jessica Williams, Performing Arts • 2003 Karen Thuesen Massaro, Visual Arts • 2005 “Sista” Monica Parker, Performing Arts • 2006 Laurie R. King, Literary Arts • 2007 Richard Deutsch, Visual Arts • 2008 Manuel Santana, Visual Arts • 2010 Robert Kelley, Performing Arts • 2011 Philip Collins, Performing Arts • 2012 Gary Young, Literary Arts • 2013 Susana Arias, Visual Arts n

By Cynthia Howe

The Body Shop Fitness Studio

A journey of a thousand miles begins with the first step.

— Lao Tso

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ometimes those first steps are the hardest when it comes to getting fit, but at The Body Shop Fitness Studio your first step may be just a telephone call away. By making that choice, you may be on the brink of beginning a whole new relationship with others, as well as yourself.

The Body Shop Fitness Studio is comfortable for men and women, young and old, new to exercise or the physically fit.

The intimate-sized gym lends itself to more

personal attention, stronger relationships, higher accountability and a great deal of fun.

Sunita, owner of the Body Shop Fitness Studio is passionate about life, fitness and people. She has helped hundreds of clients over the past nine years rediscover their fitness and health, while also learning how to be productive physically and mentally.

“Some clients have come in and they wanted to lose weight, or they wanted to run the Wharf to Wharf for the first time.

One client wanted to become stronger for childbirth,” Sunita shared. “I encourage them while holding them accountable to their own goals. It’s this personal, physical productivity that I really appreciate being able to have a part of in their life.”

The Body Shop Fitness Studio specializes in personal training and small group classes led by a trainer. On most days, it is Sunita, the owner.

The trainer leads each person through a variety of strength building and muscular endurance exercises mixed with targeted aerobics. Clients enjoy the tempo and orchestration as there is very little down time waiting for equipment or space. Sunita, who works with each client throughout the process in varying degrees, keeps the body of movers in motion.

It all begins with ordinary people, coupled with their stories and motivated by their dreams. When they first meet Sunita and the staff at The Body Shop Fitness Studio, they are encouraged by the family setting and sense of familiarity.

While most are looking for a physical personal trainer, they also come to realize that trainers like Sunita, are interested in their whole wellness.

“I treat my clients like family members.

I get to know them personally because their

ability to achieve will always be affected by their whole life, not just their health and fitness.” Sunita shared. “I’ve become personal in our relationships, while maintaining a high level of professionalism.”

Statistically, clients of The Body Shop Fitness Studio utilize the Studio more regularly, and continue their relationship with the Studio longer than clients of

the larger commercialized gyms. Clients understand and value the fact that Sunita, and other trainers at the Studio, are not just personal trainers, they become an invaluable tool that can help them achieve whatever their dreams, or life, have put before them.

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Now we truly can call you neighbor.

Announcing the opening of our Center for End-of-Life Care in Watsonville.

Hospice of Santa Cruz County’s new Center for End-of-Life Care will make our services even more accessible to you and your family. Along with in-home care for many months at the end of life, we now offer grief support, workshops, and trainings right in Watsonville. Just another step to help ensure our community has access to the highest quality care.

Scotts Valley Headquarters 940 Disc Drive Scotts Valley, CA 95066

Center for End-of-Life Care 65 Nielson St., Suite 121 Watsonville, CA 95076

www.hospicesantacruz.org 831-430-3000

35 years of compassionate care

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“Mulberry Gallery” from page 14 I’ve taken her inspiration with me on many a photo shoot. Now I make sure to capture an unexpected twirl of a skipping child, the paws of a family pet prancing over family feet, or a close up of chubby fingers.”

Del and Barbara are warm and creative, with a depth of understanding and knowledge that serves their clients well, clients such as Gero Heine.

“Over the years Del Crawford has been incredibly generous in his time and knowledge as it pertains to photography, the art market and home décor.” Gero Heine, Fine Art Photographer of Nature shared. “Del has been an invaluable mentor to me. He and his staff have gone beyond the extra mile in matting and framing my work over the years; often times high volumes in a tight time frame. Del has been honest with me in my choices, from mat and frame combinations to feedback in my career, and I trust his opinion. Over the years that trust has been proven over and over again.”

Gero moved to the Santa Cruz area when he was 16 from Germany. While he spent most of his professional years in the corporate world, he has spent the last six years in the Fine Art Show circuit throughout the Western United States.

Retailers, such as Williams Sonoma and a number of Fine Art Galleries, have created a higher demand for his work.

“I first started bringing my prints to Del at Mulberry for matting and framing.

Del gave me fantastic feedback. His clientele saw my work in his gallery and he began mentoring me. Over six years later, Del is still matting and framing all of my prints. We still have informative conversations, but more importantly, Del, Barbara and I have become close friends.”

Del said, “Gero first came to us for framing after a trip to Africa about six or seven years ago. I was so impressed with his work that I suggested we do a show of his photographs in our gallery. It was a huge success. He soon quit his ‘day job’ and embarked on this incredible artistic journey. In the beginning, I was able to provide some insight into the business and marketing aspects of selling art. He has taken his craft to a level now that provides him with a nice income as a professional artist. He is without a doubt the most successful of my art mentoring projects and has become a very good friend.”

Amahl Drake is known for her beautiful, and sometimes unusual, pieces of artwork. Most of these pieces have been completed and framed by Del. “Every time I take something to them,

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a painting or a piece of handiwork, anything that needs to be framed, I always trust Del’s judgment.” Amahl shared. “I’m so impressed with his depth of knowledge.

He approaches every item with a great deal of reverence.”

According to Del, “Amahl is one of my favorite clients and friends to work with.

A favorite piece I helped her with was a portrait of her daughter that was done for a wine label. It was a large piece and it was painted entirely using the winery’s vintage red wine. It is a memorable piece.”

Del and Barbara have built around them encouragement, knowledge, creativity and more importantly relationships.

Their work is what adds the shadows of color and texture, painstakingly woven, to create this beautiful tapestry called Mulberry Gallery in Aptos. n ••• Mulberry Gallery 8050 Soquel Drive, Suite E, Aptos, CA 95003. Tel #: (831) 6851504. Website: www.themulberrygallery.com - Hours: Tuesday through Saturday 10:00 am to 5:30 pm

Measure L Money Upgrading Technology for Aptos Schools

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n November of this past year, local voters overwhelmingly approved Measure L, the Pajaro Valley Unified School District Bond. The bond, worth over $150 million, passed with over 69% of the vote and is the largest bond in Santa Cruz County history. The bond priorities are listed as health and safety, improving academic achievement and modernizing school facilities into the 21st century. The proceeds from the bond cannot be used for district salary or benefits.

At the time of the bond passage the district indicated that the Aptos area schools would start to see changes to the school sites almost immediately. I feel that now that the district has had an opportunity to start to plan some of these changes it is important to start to monitor and review what changes and improvements will be made at our local school sites in the near future. So, I

have put together a list of things to come to the Aptos area schools in 2013 broken down by individual school site.

One item that has not been included on this list is the replacement and improvement of locks on classroom doors. In talking to district leadership, it has been disclosed that this process will start this spring across the entire school district including the Aptos schools.

At Aptos High School, there are a number of changes that will be taking place in the summer of 2013. The water tank on campus will be completely removed and replaced. Freedom field will be re-graded and new turf and drainage will be placed on the field. Finally, the visitor bleachers in

By Jeff Ursino, PVUSD Trustee Area VII

the stadium are scheduled to be replaced.

In terms of technology Aptos High, as well as several other local schools, are set to go through several phases of upgrades.

This will include network improvements at the entire site. These technological upgrades will allow what is called the “intelligent classroom” to begin to be implemented.

Intelligent classrooms assist teachers and students to be more interactive through the use of technology. Many intelligent classrooms have features such as smart boards and student response systems that give teachers an opportunity to assess a class’ progress immediately. This type of classroom has already been rolled out in

several Watsonville area schools due to Federal funding and has been quite successful in improving student achievement.

This type of upgrade will give Aptos area students the same opportunity.

Aptos Junior High School is not slated to get any new construction through this summer, however, they are on track to, like Aptos High, get network upgrades.

It should be noted that every elementary, middle and high school in Aptos experiences significant slow downs in internet speed during peak business hours due to heavy use and outdated network systems.

Despite new computers placed in the schools on a semi regular basis, this slow down impacts their usefulness. These network upgrades are meant to remedy this issue at its core.

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County Budget Challenges: How is the County Funded?

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n this article I wanted to give our district an overview of the County budget.

Where do the revenues come from?

How are our taxes spent? And why are our roads deteriorating and why don’t we have more Sheriff’s Deputies on the streets?

After all, our property taxes are going to the County and shouldn’t they be funding these vital services?

These are excellent questions and ones that actually have a more complex answer than it might seem. The County has a different funding structure than cities. In fact, nearly 55 percent of all county revenues come from the state and federal government. These funds are generally pass-through funds to provide state and federally mandated services. In other

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Your Supervisor Says…

By Zach Friend, 2nd District Supervisor

words, these funds are not generally used spending is for public protection (Sherto fix the roads or pay for our Sheriff’s iff’s Dept. and County Fire), which is 30 Department. percent. Only 1 percent of County funding Approximately 22 percent of the is dedicated to parks and open space. The county revenue comes from local taxes. remainders of the funds are spent on debt And while property taxes make up about services, general government functions or half of that 22 percent, you may be sur- are held in contingency/reserve. prised to learn how little of your property What are the Next Steps to Ensure tax dollar goes to the County.

Stable Funding?

For every one dollar the county colMany areas of the 2nd District, espelects in property taxes, it is only allowed to cially Aptos, Rio Del Mar and Seacliff are keep approximately 13 cents. urban areas that rely on a County funding So where does the rest of your property structure that is designed for rural areas. tax go to? The largest Most counties are set share, about 57% up to provide state Many areas of the 2nd goes to schools while and federal services another 17% goes to and rural public safety District, especially local special districts, and road services.

Aptos, Rio Del Mar and cities and the libraries.

However, the density Seacliff are urban areas As property taxes of the 2nd District that rely on a County decline so too does the demands a greater funding structure that relative amount the service level than county collects to pay the current County is designed for rural for roads and public funding structure can areas. Most counties are safety. adequately provide. set up to provide state What about sales Given that the state and federal services and and federal govtax?

About 1 percent ernment are requiring rural public safety and of local sales tax colcounties to take over road services. However, lected stays within more responsibilities the density of the 2nd the jurisdiction where (for example prison District demands a it was spent. For realignment), it is greater service level example, assuming an unlikely that more 8.25 percent County funding will come than the current County sales tax here is the from these governfunding structure can breakdown: mental sources to adequately provide.

5.25 percent address our local goes to the state; 1.25 needs. percent goes to local libraries, the Metro Dedicated road or public safety taxes and regional transportation projects; 0.5 are an option but are difficult to adopt in percent is for Prop 172 local public safety this economic climate. mandates, 0.5 percent is for local health Other options include: and social services which leaves 1 percent • Increasing the tax base by making ecoto pay for general purposes in the jurisnomic development more attractive diction in which the tax was collected.

• Regionalization of certain service I know this is a bit complex, but it deliveries in order to reduce replihelps show the difficult context by which cation and inefficiencies County budgeting exists.

• Allowing for and encouraging the creHow Are County Funds Spent? ation of more private neighborhood Now let’s look at how the County’s road associations funds are spent. Approximately 33 percent • Lobbying the state for more equitable is spent on health and sanitation services distribution of sales and property with another 26 percent spent on human taxes back to the counties. n services. Most of these human, health ••• and sanitation expenditures are state and Do you have some suggestions? I’d love federal government mandates. The largest to hear from you. Give my office a call at portion of the county’s discretionary 454-2200.

The Question Determines the Answer T he popular phrase “What’s wrong with this picture?” isn’t really helping us to get things “right.”

Things don’t always go as planned.

We run out of gas. Miss our daughter’s play. Miss a connecting flight. Get laid off.

Have cold lunchmeat for Thanksgiving because the power went out before the bird cooked.

When something happens that isn’t what we want, our automatic reaction, whether said out loud or not, is usually something like, “This should not have happened. This is wrong.

Who’s to blame? Why is this happening to me? Why now?” Yup, we’re upset big time.

When we get upset, our ability to be effective does an Elvis and leaves the building.

Stuck in the blame game, we fuss, fume, refuse help, say hurtful things and make never-againwill-I proclamations. The more we say, “This is wrong and shouldn’t be,” the more we limit our ability to see what’s actually happening and to respond appropriately from our commitments.

To further nail our foot to the floor, we ask others to agree with us — “See, how stupid that person is?”

I haven’t found a way to

prevent myself from getting upset. What I have found is a way to diffuse the upset and behave consistent with my commitment to build trusting relationships (even when the yogurt hits the fan) and to be responsible for my actions (rather than blame circumstances).

How? Ask a different question Instead of asking What’s wrong? ask What’s missing?

This requires us to think in a particular way. When we think something we need is missing, we go looking for it and generate ways to provide it. Asking “What’s missing?” creates an opportunity to identify what’s needed and then provide it.

Big hint: What’s missing will be at least one of the 5 conversations needed to create breakthrough results: Background of Relatedness, Possibility, Opportunity, Action, Results.

Case Study: What blacked out?

Dateline: August 14, 2003. The power outages last week instantaneously deprived 50 million people of electricity for their daily living and business activities.

The domino-effect blackouts were not caused by too little generating capacity, but, instead, by transmission system failures.

The electricity blackout [inside the white circle] highlighted the fragility of our electricity system and unleashed a torrent of proposals to upgrade it. … investments of $56 billion, $100 billion, and even as much as $450 billion in total electricity infrastructure investments…Stephen Allen, spokesman for the Northeast Power Coordinating Council, [said]: “We will be looking at hardware, software and people.” … At this point, process and communication failures appear to be major contributors to the size of the blackout and priorities to fix. And there is no evidence that a lack of power plant capacity played a role.

For the above scenario, ask, “What’s missing?” If effective, timely communication was missing, what was missing that caused effective communications to not happen?

Case Study: Enron See movie or read the book: Enron: the smartest men in the room. Enough said.

Instead of laying blame, lay claim to finding what’s missing.

From the small interruptions (an instruction not followed) to

global ones (earthquakes, economic downturns), our interpretation tells us what to do. If you are more committed to results than reasons, start by asking the question that will have what’s missing show up, then provide it. n

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By Robert Francis

Action, adventure and intriguing characters …

Murder Below Montparnasse

By Clara Black Soho Crime. $25.95 (Rating-Very Good) arisian private investigator Aimee Leduc is operating the business her grandfather started. On her office wall is a commendation from the Louvre that the founder of the agency received decades ago for recovering a stolen Degas. Now it is Aimee’s turn to recover a priceless piece of art that has gone missing.

Hired to protect a rare and, until this point, unknown portrait of Lenin by Modigliani, Aimee is unable to fulfill the assignment because the person who owns the work of art is killed and the painting disappears.

With one death following closely on the heels of another, it becomes all too obvious that a number of people are willing to do whatever it takes to retrieve the priceless portrait. In fact, the young sleuth is nearly a victim herself as she tries to locate the Modigliani.

An added twist to this action packed mystery is the involvement Aimee’s own mother has in the theft. On Interpol’s most wanted list for two decades, the woman left her daughter and her husband behind when Aimee was just a child. Now, after all these years, the two women may meet again under very curious circumstances.

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Wisconsinites Patrick and Barbara McDougal are experiencing a less than restful vacation in the Sunshine State.

Their motel is a disappointment, but that’s the least of their problems. When they get caught in the crossfire between the Oxy cartel and the good ole’ boy, Kentucky mafia, the Midwesterners are going to need assistance the local authorities can’t provide.

That’s where Serge comes in. Looking for some “regular folks” to feature in a reality show he’s thinking of producing, Serge decides the McDougals fit the bill perfectly. Of course, that means he’ll have to help them out of the predicament the couple is presently in. If you have followed this series, you know that Serge can be a formidable adversary. The bad guys harassing the McDougals have certainly met their match, but the real question is, would it have been better had the McDougals never met Serge?

Oh yes, when they finally do head back to their home these vacationers will have a wild tale to share with their Cheesehead buddies. Of course, no one will ever believe the part about pelicans being used as murder weapons!

Black Irish San Francisco writer Cara Black knows how to ratchet up the tension as her story heads down the home stretch. Along with creating a riveting thriller, Black has created a rich, atmospheric setting with enough French history to make this a series that delights those who have traveled to Paris and enjoyed the city’s many cultural delights.

The Riptide Ultra-Glide

By Tim Dorsey William Morrow. $25.99 (Rating-Excellent) he ultimate, comic anti-hero, serial killer Serge Storms and his sidekick Coleman wade into another improbable situation that has the Florida tourist bureau shuddering.

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By Stephan Talty Ballantine. $26 (Rating-Very Good) ore famous for its infamous “lake effect” winter blizzards which have dumped as much as 22 inches of snow on the city in one storm than for its crime headlines, Buffalo, New York, is the focus of the hunt for a serial killer in Stephan Talty’s new novel.

Set in the Irish stronghold of South Buffalo, the story begins as Absalom “Abbie” Kearney returns to the city where her adopted father was one of the area’s most revered and respected police officers.

With a Harvard degree and a detective’s badge, Abbie finds it difficult to earn the respect her stepfather received from the members of the community.

When it becomes apparent that a sadistic killer is on the loose, Abbie seizes

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the opening to prove she can handle the investigation and earn the respect of her colleagues. Unfortunately, at every turn the young woman discovers that a cultural wall of silence blocks her way.

A secretive Irish organization that includes some of the members of the police force is apparently determined to find the killer and mete out its own form of justice before the official inquiry can locate the psychopath.

As even her own family becomes drawn into the intrigue, Abbie realizes that she is not only battling wits with a very clever psychopath but also with a group of individuals who have some deep seated secrets that run generations deep.

ation. Not only is it definitely murder, but it also appears that James has a serial killer on her hands.

While Gemma leads the murder investigation team, her husband, Detective Superintendent Duncan Kincaid, is at home on a leave of absence taking care of the couple’s three-year-old foster daughter.

As he follows his wife’s case Duncan realizes he has a personal connection with one of the suspects.

When the young man admits he knows one of the dead men, Duncan believes that not only is this individual a link between the two dead men but he could well be the next victim. Or, on the other hand, he could be the killer!

What follows next is a riveting chain of events that play out in London’s legendary Crystal Palace and makes for a very exciting read. This is another solid outing for this extraordinary husband and wife detective team that has made Deborah Crombie a much admired suspense writer in both the U.S. and Great Britain.

Resurrection Express

If this first novel featuring BPD Decretive Abbie Kearney is an indication of things to come, you’ll want to get in on the ground floor so you’ll be fully familiar with the heroine’s background and personality before she tackles her next case. This is a series that may well make Buffalo famous for something other than the city’s harsh winters!

By Stephen Romano Gallery Books. $25 (Rating-Good) f you are into cyber space thrillers, you’ll want to read this fast paced novel that gives a talented hacker the chance to get out of prison if he uses his skills one more time. Elroy Coffin is more than willing to tackle the challenge if it means his freedom.

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The Sound of Broken Glass

By Deborah Crombie William Morrow. $25.99 (Rating-Very Good) hen Defective Inspector Gemma James is assigned the case that involves a well-respected barrister who is found naked, trussed and apparently strangled in a seedy hotel, she’s not sure what to think. Is it murder or a rather unsavory accident?

The discovery of a second body, a junior barrister, found killed in the same manner leaves no question about the situ-

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But, as one would expect, Coffin has jumped from the frying pan right into the fire. He is now caught up in an underworld struggle between two criminal masterminds. Fleeing for his life, the computer whiz will make some death-defying escapes, but he can’t disengage from “the project” completely because the stakes are way too high. If he does, the very course of history could be altered and thousands of lives will be lost.

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Delilah is a Delight

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ften at shelters, we know very little about the background or history of the animals that come in. In Delilah’s case, we know quite a bit as she was adopted from us a puppy and recently surrendered due to family issues. Her previous mom was able to give us the background on this wonderful dog, which is key in finding her the perfect home.

Delilah is a striking and very friendly four-year-old Lab/Border Collie/Staffordshire Terrier mix. You can see a little of every one of those breeds in her. She is smart as a whip like the Border Collie, goofy and friendly like the Lab, and solid with a lean but muscular build like a Staffordshire Terrier. She’s very athletic and loves to workout. This dog is a runners dream!

Once she has had her daily workout, Delilah is a cuddle bug and will climb right into your lap and your bed to watch TV with you if you let her. She’s great with all humans, including small children and men and becomes very devoted to her family.

Delilah is used to being an indoor dog. She is crate trained and with the right amount of activity, does fine with being left alone. She does seek attention and truly enjoys being around people. She has gone through obedience class and with treats as a motivator will sit, lie down, come, and stay. She is a bit strong on the leash but is learning very quickly to walk nicely.

When encountering new dogs on the leash she seems to be fine and is non-reactive. She LOVES to play so she would make a perfect playmate for another playful dog. Fetch is at the top of her list, so if you’ve got a ball and an arm to throw it with, this girl will be in doggy heaven.

Delilah would do best in a home with no cats.

With an A+ temperament and beauty to boot, this girl has stolen all of our hearts and we are sure you’ll swoon from her sweetness. If you would like to help animals like Delilah and her 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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“Measure L” from page 23 Like Aptos Junior High School, Rio del Mar will not have any structural work completed on it during the summer of 2013.

Though this list is far from complete, it does indicate a focus on the Aptos schools and the importance of technology in our children’s education. The use of smart boards and the introduction of intelligent classrooms are all positive changes that will improve the quality of education at our local schools.

During the fall of this year, however, the upgrades of network systems will begin.

As mentioned earlier these upgrades will allow for the introduction of intelligent classrooms at the site and move Rio del Mar to be on par technologically with many of the Watsonville schools.

In the summer of 2013, both Mar Vista and Valencia will see improved access to playground structures for students and again network improvements.

Though this list is far from complete, it does indicate a focus on the Aptos schools and the importance of technology in our children’s education. The use of smart boards and the introduction of intelligent classrooms are all positive changes that will improve the quality of education at our local schools.

On a final note, this list also leads to what is to come in 2014 and beyond.

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“The Body Shop” from page 21 The Body Shop Fitness Studio is the fruition of Sunita’s passion. It’s a place where people feel safe to come as they are, without judgment. There’s a positive culture that has developed over time and is established on respect among other participants.

Sunita earned her bachelor’s degree in nutrition and food science from San Jose State University. Before setting her course as a personal trainer, she spent a decade working with seniors in a long-term health care facility developing nutrition plans. Her passion for health eventually led her to earn her certifications with American Council on Exercise as both a personal trainer and also as a group fitness instructor. Sunita continues to undergo regular education, including a certification in the extremely popular TRX exercise suspension system for all ages and levels.

Debbie Goodwin is the face of The Body Shop Fitness Studio. When asked why she believed the Studio was so popular, she responded, “Sunita loves what she does, and people know that; they feel it. That’s how they become family.”

The Body Shop Fitness Studio offers a variety of options to experience all they have to offer. People new to the Studio can make an appointment and join a small, 30-minute class where they can meet Sunita and the rest of the family. Personal, oneon-one training with Sunita, or another professional trainer, is available, as well as small group classes. Partnering with others in a class setting is motivating and ideal for

many. There are Senior classes available that range between 30 minutes to an hour, depending on ability. Express classes offer a productive 30-minute workout that is custom designed for your needs. There is even a microspa for clients who wish to have a facial, including a facial infusion non-acid peel. n ••• For more information, visit their website at www.thebodyshopfitnessstudio.com, or drop by and see them at 4641 Soquel Drive, Soquel. To make an appointment, call them at 831-475-2800.

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Announcements

Mondays

PROFILE of Santa Cruz

9:00am-12:30pm, 2045 40th Ave. Clares St. Capitola eed help finding a job? Join Nar-Anon PROFILE of Santa Cruz. Its hat is co-dependency? What is enabling? What is this free and it works. Last year 126 of its insanity? Am I the only one who members were placed in jobs, and feels this way? Join Nar-Anon, a we can help you too. Ongoing workworld wide fellowship of relatives shops will cover resume writing, and friends of addicts who have communication, and interview skills. been affected by someone else’s addiction. Three meetings are now For more information, call profile being held in Santa Cruz County, at (831) 479-0393 or visit www. on Sundays, Tuesdays, and Fridays. santacruzprofile.org.

For a meeting near you call (888) 374-1164 or email saveyoursanity@aol.com Visit http://nar-anon.org/NarAnon/California.html for more information.

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If so, join us by volunteering to provide one-on-one tutoring or homework help for youth in Watsonville. No experience necessary. Bring your compassion, enthusiasm, time, dedication, knowledge, and familiarity of a subject to a student who wants your help.

We operate M-Th. from 3:00pm5:00pm. For more information, e-mail amurphy@youthnowcenter or visit our website at www. youthnowcenter.com.

First Mondays

Great Decisions Lecture Series

8:00 -12:00pm at Cabrillo College, 6:30-7:30pm at Teach by the Beach Aptos. he Aptos Market, with over 80 #50 Rancho Del Mar, Aptos Ocean Gate Zen Center vendors, is open year round, For more information, call (831) Zazen Instructions with the best selections of fresh 429-7906 6:30pm. 920 41st Ave. Suite fruits and vegetables, plants, B, Santa Cruz (next to Family flowers, local honey, First Wednesday each month seedlings, fresh eggs, fresh fish, artisan Cycling Center) baked goods and gourmet foods. azen instruction 1st Tues of ea. Child Welfare Review In addition, family activities, month at 6:30 pm. Ocean Gate 6:00pm- 9:00pm 1400 Emeline music, cooking demos by Avenue room 206, Santa Cruz.

Zen Center will be offering a 6 he orientation is designed to review professional chefs, gardening week class beginning Jan. 8 at 7:30 the child welfare system and to give workshops, seasonal fairs and pm on Being Time. This will follow you a chance to have your question events are a part of the market. a 30 min. meditation. Morning answered by child welfare staff. meditation schedule is Tues., Thurs. To register to one of the meetings Scotts Valley Farmer’s Market 6:45 am; Fri. 9:00 am (followed and for directions, please call 9a.m.-1p.m. SV Community Center, 454-4024. by service) and Sat. 8:30 am with 360 Kings Village Drive “Come As You Are Zen” at 9:00 am www.santacruzfarmersmarket.org Visit oceangatezen.org for more Second and Fourth Wednesdays info.

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Svaroopa® Yoga Classes

See website for times, Deerpark Shopping Center, 783 Rio Del Mar Blvd. Aptos es, you can do yoga! With the support of blankets, beginning students relax into easy poses designed to release to deepest 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 promotes better over all health.

For more information, visit www. aptosyoga.org, or call (831) 688-1019

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diagnoses through treatment.

For more information or to register call (831) 457-2273

Drop in Grief Support

6:00pm at Aegis, 125 Heather Terrace, Aptos oin other adults who are grieving the death of a friend or family member. Learn helpful tools for coping: Share stories and receive support from people who care.

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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? Improve your speaking skills in a friendly, supportive First Tuesdays each month environment with Redwood Tail Wagging World of Dog Ramblers Toastmasters. Open to Ownership all levels.

6:30pm at the Santa Cruz SPCA, Drop-ins welcome. For more 2685 Chanticleer Ave., Santa information, call 831-335-3693.

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Overeaters Anonymous

First Tuesdays and 7:00pm, Quaker Friends Meeting Third Wednesdays each month House, 225 Rooney St. Santa Cruz

North County, 5:30-7p.m., first Tuesday of month (for location 7:00pm-8:30pm, Episcopal details contact Danielle at 761Church of St. John the Baptist, 2956 X102) South County, 5:30-7 125 Canterbury Dr. Aptos p.m., third Wednesday of the ecture series on “Great Decisions”, put out by The Foreign month at the CASA Office, 813 Freedom Blvd. Watsonville Policy Association. Lectures led ASA (Court Appointed Special

by Dr. Laina Farhat-Holzman, Advocates) of Santa Cruz County sponsored by Santa Cruz Branch, American Association of needs your help. Volunteer 3-5 hours per week to provide support, University Women (AAUW). guidance, and a powerful voice in For more information, call Lois court for children who have been Holcomb (831) 688-0541. removed from their homes because Second and Fourth Mondays of abuse or neglect. Everyone welcome, men and bilingual folks Annual Education Conference First and Third Wednesdays especially encouraged.

Alzheimers Support Groups egister now for the To RSVP call 761-2956 Ext. 102, Alzheimer’s Association 16th Monday: 2:00 - 3:30pm or email Danielle@casaofWednesday: 5:30 – 7:00pm Annual Education Conference Conference Room at Elena Baskin/ santacruz.org 2013: A Day of Retreat and Live Oak Senior Center, 1777-A Capitola Rd, Santa Cruz Second Tuesdays each month Learning. This is a very special acilitated by Jill Ginghofer, this day of learning and sharing for Free Job Seek Workshop! group is for caregivers and family 6:00pm-7:00pm, Gateway Bible professionals and families who are members of people with Alzheimers. Church, 5000 Granite Creek Rd. caring for a loved one. We hope Scotts Valley you will join us for this important Tuesdays For more information, visit event.

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Capitola-Aptos Rotary Club Meeting

12-1:30 p.m. at Seascape Golf Course.

Contact Doug at 831- 724-9192 or e-mail dnakashima@razzolink. com for more information.

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Veterans of Foreign Wars

6:30 pm, 2259 7th Ave. Santa Cruz ommander Ronals Petty leads the meetings.

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Cabrillo Host Lions Club

7:00pm at the Cabrillo Community Center, Aptos Village Park, 100 Aptos Creek Rd. ublic is invited to all programs.

Contact President Jess Allen 831-684-2721 or Past President Barbara Chamberlain at 831688-3356 for meeting/dinner reservations or information or visit www.cabrillohostlions.org.

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Call (831) 688-1019 to register of e-mail info@aptosyoga.org to register.

Free Financial Planning Clinic

2:00pm-6:00pm, . Scotts Valley Senior Center, 370 Kings Village Rd., Scotts Valley. eceive a 30 minute, 1 on 1 session with a local financial planner and get answers to your financial questions. Six financial planners will donate their time as a community service at this event hosted by Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce; no Come As You Are Zen selling or soliciting. The clinic 9-10:30 am, Ocean Gate Zendo, will begin with two 30-minute 920 41st Ave. Suite B, Santa Cruz seminars on retirement planning (next to Family Cycling Center) and retirement income strategies ome as you are Zen focuses by event coordinator Ted George, on Buddhist practices that CFP®, MSFP of George Financial enhance our daily lives. This will Advisors, and Stephen Hoversten be an informal talk with time for of Modern Woodman Fraternal discussion. Free — donations Financial. 1 on 1 sessions will accepted. begin at 3pm following the Visit oceangatezen.org for more seminars and will be given on a info. first come, first serve basis. Sign up for your session when you arrive Santa Cruz Bingo 4:00pm, 707 Fair Ave. Santa Cruz for the seminar.

Event is free, for more anta Cruz Bingo supports information, visit www.scottsvallocal charity. All games have a minimum of a $150 prize, smaller leychamber.com. crowds mean you have better odds.

For more information, visit www. santacruzbingo.com or email info@ Saturday March 23 santacruzbingo.com. You can also St. Andrew Preschool call (831) 427-1007 and press 4.

Rummage Sale 8:00am-2:00pm, 9850 Monroe Sundays Ave. t. Andrew Presbyterian Church Over-Eaters Anonymous in Aptos will hold its annual 9:00am-10:15am, Sutter rummage and bake sale, to benefit Maternity and Surgery Center, the preschool. There will be 2900 Chanticleer Ave. Sc. A is a 12-step support group clothing, electronics, kids items, for those who wish to stop furniture, household goods, and eating compulsively. All are much more! welcome.

For more information call (831) Free childcare with advance 688-7095. reservation by 5pm, Fridays. Call (831) 429-7906.

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Subject is of personal interest because much of Aptos sits on top of the San Andreas Fault. Retired and bored? Come join us “Just for the fun it”.

Call 688-0977.

Wednesday March 27 ADHD Support Group Metting

6:30pm-8:00pm, Mar Vista Elementary School 6860 Soquel Dr. Aptos he Santa Cruz/Monterey Bay Branch of the CHADD ADHD support group will meet. Meetings are free to anyone who wants to learn more about ADHD, ask questions, or share concerns with those who understand.

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

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Obamacare Comes to Town: Implementation of the Affordable Care Act

7:00pm-9:00pm, SAnta Cruz Police Community Room, Laurel and Center St. Santa Cruz hat are the opportunities and challenges presented by the implementation of the Affordable Care Act (“Obamacare”) in Santa Cruz? The Democratic Dialogue of the Democratic Central Committee and the Democratic Women’s Club of Santa Cruz County will present a panel on the federal, state, and local issues with an opportunity for audience questions. No federal act in recent history will have more of an impact on our personal lives than the Affordable Care Act. Come and hear from our distinguished guests about how the act will affect you and your family in the coming months and years.

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12:00pm-3:00pm, Capitola/New Leaf Community Markets, 1210 41st Ave. Capitola ring the kids for egg dying the Grafting Workshop natural way! Then take home 1:00pm-3:00pm, Santa Cruz Live your decorated eggs in time for the Oak Grange Third Thursday each month Church Bible Study/Worship weekend holiday.

9:45am: Bible Study; 11:00: he Monterey Bay Chapter of Pacific Speakers Association Worship, First Baptist Church Rare Fruit Growers and Friends For more information, visit www.

7:00pm, Firehouse on Soquel Dr. of the Farm and Garden will host a newleaf.com.

7565 Sunset Way, Aptos Aptos grafting workshop. Terence Welch ooking for a church?

Come peakers helping speakers get and Freddy Menge will demonstrate worship with us!

Saturday March 30 gigs. grafting techniques. Participants Call (831) 332-8221 for more will get hands on experience to Sunday March 31 information. learn grafting, and will have the opportunity to leave with a grafted Eggstraordinary Egg Hunt tree for a small fee. Fruit scions and at Roaring Camp Fridays rootstock will be available. op aboard the Roaring Camp Clutterers Anonymous Eggspress Train for an Eggstraor5:30-6:45 Sutter Maternity & Saturday March 16 dinary Egg hunt on Saturday and Surgical Center, 2900 Chanticleer Yoga Workshop: Tuesday March 26 Sunday. Hear the story of Peter Rabbit Ave, Soquel Dr. Santa Cruz. as the train chugs its way up Bear Aptos Sons In Retirement Strong Abs, Clear Mind ired of Clutter? Stuff piling Mountain. Visit the Easter Egg patch Luncheon Meeting 9:00am-12:00pm, Aptos Yoga, up? Support is available. CLA and hunt for colorful chocolate candy 11:30am, Severino’s Restaurant, 783 Rio Del Mar Blvd., Aptos meeting every Friday. eggs hidden by the easter bunny.

7500 Old Dominion Court, Aptos. Kiddies receive prizes for specially earn a new way to use your For more info call 426-1868 peaker will be Kent Fogleman, marked eggs. Easter crafts and games abdominal muscles without FREE a geophysicist with US are for children riding the train. tightening up and you may discover Geological Suvey(USGS) for 35 an ability to strengthen your resolve, years. His present studies include For train departure times Saturdays and to learn more, visit Aptos Certified Farmers Market clear you mind of doubt, and clarify all damaging earthquakes in US www.roaringcamp.com. n

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Private instruction and classes by arrangement. For more information, call Michael (831) 239-2247.

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n Dreams explores a world that is seemingly surreal and dreamlike.

What images appear in your dreams? Six local artists share their viewpoints through a variety of mediums in playful and sometimes unexpected, ethereal scenes.

Exhibited artists to include Karen Kvenvold Bailey, Andrea Borsuk, Selena Castro, Chris Miroyan, Sharon King, and Tom Trujjillo.

Exhibit locations include 7775 Soquel Dr., 819 By Ave., 720 First and Third Fridays Front St., 4604 Scotts Valley Dr.. Friday Shakespeare Club 10:30am-12:30pm, First Everyday Congregational Church, 900 High St. Santa Cruz Local Art at Zizzo’s Coffee For more information, visit 7:00am-5:00pm, Zizzo’s Coffee, www.fridayshakespeare.org, 3555 Clares St. Capitola call Kris at (831) 421-0930 or njoy the beautiful artwork of Nanette at (831) 438-3615. local talented artists.

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7:00pm, Aptos Christian Fellowship, 7200 Freedom Blvd.

Aptos nvite your friends, family, and others who need a touch from God for spiritual, emotional and physical healing.

To learn more, contact David at (831) 431-0788.

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Saturday April 12

Bluegrass, Blues, and Buddha

12:00pm-7:00pm, 1307 Seabright Ave. Benefit for the Ocean Gate Zen Center. Suggested donation: $15-$20.

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An evening of dance theatre, multimedia performance, and song by Sharon Took-Zozyaya and Carol Fields

8:00pm, The 418 Project, 418 Front St. Santa Cruz Big Band Dance The Santa Cruz Baroque Festival tamping Zebra Dance Theatre Tuesdays 7:30pm-10:00pm, at Mid-County Presents: Music of Scotland — and Viz-Art-Dance present “Its Senior Center 829 Bay Ave, About Me,” a work in progress BINGO Featuring the Baltimore Consort evening of dance theatre, mul6:30 p.m. Santa Cruz Elks Lodge, Capitola 7:30pm, UCSC Music Center allroom dancing to live timedia performance, and song.

150 Jewell St. music by The 10th Ave. Band. Recital Hall Featuring twenty three dancers, osted by Soquel Sports n this upcoming show, the Refreshments, large floor, friendly aerialists, singers, and musicians, Foundation. Buy-In $25.

Baltimore Consort presents with a wide variety of abilities and Also, we have a special BINGO, atmosphere, free parking. Open to a magical journey through disabilities, Carol Fields presents celebrating our 2nd anniversary, the public-singles welcome!

Scotland, including popular Suggested donation, $6 per her multimedia Omphaloskepsis on Sept. 28 at 6:30. Buy-in only person. Proceeds benefit MCSC. Native Aires, songs by A Courtly and Sharon Took-Zozaya presents $15.

Poet, plenty of The Scotch For more information, call (831) her latest dance theatre work. www.soquelsports.com Humour, culminating in a 476-4711.

Tickets for these events will be Crossing to the New World. available online at brownpaWednesdays Tickets can be purchased through pertickets.com or you can call Weekends Thru March Peninsula Banjo Band the UCSC Ticket Office (www.

1-800-838-3006.

7:00 - 8:30 p.m., Harry’s Hofbrau, Rain Forest Weekends santacruztickets.com) or by 390 Saratoga Ave, San Jose calling (831) 459-2159. at Roaring Camp orty-seven years of performing 12:30pm, Roaring Camp Saturday May 18 in the Bay Area, over 250 earn about California’s own rain Third Annual Santa Cruz popular tunes. Come see our forest- a rain forest of redwoods. Thursday March 23 Rejuvenation Festival Aptos Junior High Presents: band for Free in Sunnyvale Every As guests ride at branch level 10:00am-8:00pm, San Lorenzo Wednesday. No cover. through a virgin forest by steam The Little Mermaid Junior Park Contact Lee McLaughlin, Booking train, fascinating information about 7:00pm, Aptos Junior High Gym estival will have continuous Agent, at 408-993-BAND (2263) the California coastal redwoods and he 8th grade drama class performances on three for information about booking at Aptos Junior High will forest eco-system is revealed. stages. Headlining will be the band for Non-profit events For more information and tickets, be presenting the musical The Jamaican reggae singer, PreLittle Mermaid Junior, based (donations are tax deductible). call (831) 335-4484. zident Brown, and many other on Hans Christian Anderson’s www.PeninsulaBanjoBand.org popular artists who performed popular fairy tale.

The students Fourth Saturdays each month last year will be returning, will take the audience on an Last Thursdays each month including The Inner Light Choir, Writers and Poets Open Mike odyssey between the watery Monthly Argentine Tango at Star 2:00pm-4:00pm, Porter Memorial depths of the world above with Afro-Funk Experience, Love Eternal, Watsonville Taiko, and Bene Italian/Argentine Restarante Library, 3050 Porter St. Soquel iconic character and beloved many more! n (no meeting Jan., July, Aug. or Dec.) songs.

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You are unusually sensitive and aware of other people’s situations and provide practical help and tools to enable someone to get out of a rut. This, of course, brings great satisfaction, but it doesn’t stop here. Your ruler, Venus, spends time in your eleventh house, ensuring wonderful friendships and joint efforts are amazingly successful. This is about team work and being part of a group who lift you up, rather than bring you down. Take your time making important decisions. The Full Moon on the 27th can bring great news around a job or work project.

Romance is tantalizing, and there is an air of mystery.

While there is a focus on work this month, you also see this as a chance to develop your vocation. In other words, if there is a disconnect between what you have to do, and what you love to do then the gap is narrowed. It is time that a hobby or creative pursuit can turn into a business provided you are prepared to work for it. This encourages self expression and your confidence is boosted. On the 14th Mercury, your ruler, enters Aries. You are assertive and have no qualms about asking for what you want. There is a cause that you want to lend a hand to which benefits from your fresh ideas and input.

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Intriguing change is occurring and while you may find it hard to pin certain aspects down, nevertheless you are more than happy to go with the flow and just see what happens. You find that your dreams are strangely symbolic and give fascinating clues as to what is really going on under the surface. No doubt you will have some psychic flashes of inspiration. But wait until the Sun moves into your sign on the 20th before your reveal your plans, and take action. After this, there is no holding you back. You have some inspired ideas around money at this time too.

Gemini (May 22-June 21)

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 First Fridays each month members of the Santa Cruz First Friday Art Tour Jazz Society. So many talented he First Friday Art Tour musicians and singers! And is a Santa Cruz Institute of Contemporary Arts event, an exhibit of local art will be managed in conjunction with featured 7 days a week. the participating art venues. The For more information, contact event takes place year-round Christine Shelton-Anderson at and illuminates some of the most (755) 544-5651. talented local artists from local galleries.

To find out where to participate in a First Friday art tour, visit firstfridaysantacruz.com (Most galleries are open 12-9 pm for First Friday viewings.)

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It is one of those times of year where you are able to move forward with relative ease and confidence and you discover that people are on your side, generous with their time and support of you and yours. This means that you are less likely to do battle and that legendary protective instinct of yours is not needed after all. This is a great month for travel, and making overseas connections, either for work or pleasure. Your world is opening up and you have adventures that take you away from the everyday routine. Enjoy!

Leo (July 23-Aug. 23)

You cannot wait for the Summer and now you get a real sense of Spring in the air. It is no surprise that you want to get rid of the old and welcome the new, bright and colourful, so it is hard to resist some beautiful new clothes or additions to your home. But this month brings its moments of drama too and perhaps clashes of temperament with those who you would rather cut back than splash out. You handle these brilliantly and in the third week you have renewed energy and vigour. Make plans, do your homework and get ready for an exciting time ahead.

Virgo (Aug. 24-Sep. 22)

Your focus this month is on balance, between work and home, and also within relationships.

It’s great time to put right and wrongs and to build bridges where friendships have become distant. Romantically, love is certainly around if you are looking for it and links with art, media and films are where you find your inspiration. Take note of little truths and wisdom that hit the spot for you, and jot them down. You need to keep yourself in a positive frame of mind, since some of the month presents demands and challenge, but nothing you cannot handle. The New Moon on the 11th marks a key date in your diary.

Libra (Sep. 23-Oct. 23)

This month is a time for you to explore your health and well being. Perhaps you need time to pamper yourself to clear away the Winter blues, and to eat healthily, if you haven’t done recently.

You do find that you are incredibly busy with demands made on you from home and family and there is a danger that you can spread yourself too thinly. Being comfortable with saying no takes time, especially when your natural desire is to make sure everyone is happy, but sometimes at your expense. Soon there are more opportunities to see how this plays out in a practical way.

Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22)

This month starts with stunning possibilities for you as you have patiently waited for certain things to come together. Right now, you go with the flow and find that what comes naturally is just the right kind of circumstance. Luck and fortune are on your side, and while you have Saturn in your sign, then think in practical and realistic terms. There is a focus on enjoyment, love and romance, and your social life in general. Work matters are not high on your agenda just now, so you are encouraged to pursue your passions.

Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21)

The start of this months sees plenty of focus on your home and family. Together you have plans and ideas and with both Mars and Venus here at least until mid month you have the happy combination of working out what are wonderful ideas and having the wherewithal to carry them out. Perhaps it is simply a matter of a little redecorating and restyling, to actually moving into a different nest. Getting your base in order is the key. Later you are given an unexpected offer regarding work, around the 27th.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 20)

With such an emphasis this month on networking, journeys, travel and making connections, then it is likely that your diary is pretty fully. It seems natural to be juggling so many ideas at once although you are struggling to keep some sense of order. Still, enjoy the liveliness of it all, as in this atmosphere of ideas and possibilities, the realities do emerge that can be practical and helpful to you. There is a good chance that you make some wonderful friends too as unexpected events bring you together with people outside your usual circle, particularly mid month.

Aquarius (Jan 21-Feb. 18)

There are limitations and you see what these are at the start. But as you know, necessity is the mother of invention and your ingenuous approach finds ways around any obstacles with your usual panache and zaniness. It is all part of the intriguing pattern that plays out for you in March, when you are likely to have new experiences and find yourself on a steep learning curve. There is a need to trust that all is meant to be as it is, though you are likely to question some decisions that your nearest and dearest make. Progress is rapid after the 17th and the 29th brings a welcome stroke of luck.

Pisces (Feb. 19-Mar. 20)

So much is at stake this month, but then you have so many opportunities too. Nothing happens in half measures, and there is drama and excitement, both of which you can accept as part of the story playing out. Usefully, Saturn can act as a stabilizing power so you are able to make real whatever your dreams maybe. Of course, it is your birthday time and this is now when you need to envision how you want your future to be and get in touch with what is really your passion. The New Moon is in your sign on the 11th; it is a perfect time for a fresh start.

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Smoke Alarms: Photoelectric or Ionization

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By Mike DeMars- Fire Inspector Central Fire Protection District

here has been some confusion about what type of smoke alarm is best to use in your home. There are two main types available for home use: photoelectric and ionization. Both are available in 110 volt and battery-operated models.

Both are readily available. Both detect smoke and sound an alarm. One is a little bit more expensive than the other. The main differences are they detect and react to smoke from fires differently.

Photoelectric alarms use a light beam and a photocell to detect smoke. Inside of the alarm is a small chamber where the light source shines on a photocell creating an electrical circuit. Smoke from a fire will enter the chamber. The particles deflect the light beam, breaking the electrical circuit and activate the alarm. This type of alarm works best to detect smoldering type fires. A smoldering fire will burn slowly over a long period before visible flame is evident. An example of a smoldering fire would be a cigarette burning in the cushion of a piece of furniture.

Ionization type smoke alarms use a small particle of radioactive material to operate. Air molecules within the alarm become ionized and allow an electric current to pass between two electrodes in an ionization chamber. The entrance of smoke particles into the chamber will disrupt the electric current and cause the alarm to sound. This type of alarm is effective in detecting smoke from a flaming or fast moving fire such as burning paper or flammable liquid. Ionization alarms are more sensitive to the invisible

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products of combustion such as vapors or gases produced by fire. They are also prone to more false alarms than photoelectric detectors due to their increased sensitivity. The radioactive material is sealed in a metal chamber within the device. As long as the alarm remains intact, there is little chance of exposure.

Both types have been tested under various fire conditions and have proven to be effective.

The purpose of a smoke alarm is to provide you and your family with an early warning so that you can escape a fire in your home before you become trapped. Both types of detection technology provide adequate warning time. Again, one of the differences is that each type of alarm reacts to different stages or types of fire. It is hard to predict what type of fire may occur in your home. A fire in the kitchen may be a flaming fire and a bedroom fire could be a smoldering fire.

There are also situations where false alarms occur. Steam from a shower or cooking vapors may activate the smoke alarms. Ionization alarms are extremely sensitive and are often responsible for false alarms near the kitchen and bathroom. If you have ionization alarms in your home, they should be installed at least three feet from bathroom doorways.

Smoke alarms should never be installed in a kitchen, but are often found in hallways near kitchens. In this situation, they should be located at least ten feet from the kitchen area.

Photoelectric type smoke alarms are less sensitive and may cause fewer false alarms if installed in these locations. Before installing any type of smoke alarm, read the instructions. Different types have different requirements for placement and installation.

How many smoke alarms do you need in your home? That would be dependent on several factors. How many bedrooms are in your home? There should

be a smoke alarm in each bedroom.

How many stories are in your home?

At least one smoke alarm should be installed on each level. Are there hallways adjacent to the bedrooms?

Smoke alarms should be installed there as well.

There are also areas where smoke alarms should not be installed.

They are not required in kitchens.

Although kitchen fires are most common in single-family homes, cooking vapors are the most common cause of false alarms. The hallway adjacent to the kitchen would be a better location. Bathrooms are a bad location because shower steam will activate most alarms.

Now back to the original question. Which type of alarm should you install in your home? The answer may be to use both types of alarms in the home. The two different types of alarms detect different types of fires and both would be beneficial.

There are alarms available that use both types of technology in one device. Being that it is hard to predict what type of fire may occur in the home, this may be the best level of protection. Installing both types of alarms in different locations, where they would be most effective, would also be a good idea.

Both types of alarms, ionization and photoelectric, have been tested under various fire conditions and have been proven to provide adequate early warning of fire. The most important thing is to have working smoke alarms, of either type, in your home. The alarms should be tested once a month and the batteries should be replaced at least once a year. n

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