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An Incubator of Stars Three highly accomplished astrophysicists, all former students of UC Santa Cruz Chancellor George Blumenthal, will join the chancellor and a current astronomy graduate student on Saturday, September 26, from 2:30 to 4 p.m. for a wide-ranging conversation about astronomy, space, and discovery, after which the panelists will take questions from the audience.

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Exchange Students Attend AHS Welcomed by Corralitos families, two students from Italy are attending Aptos High School to learn about California and the United States.

Arianna Cavicchi is a high school senior who lives with Rich and Debbi Puente and their daughters Brynn

and Ciera. She is from a small village between Florence and Bologna named Bruscoli. Arianna excels in the sciences but also has an interest in journalism leading her to take part in the building of Aptos High School’s 2015 - 16 yearbook. ... continued on page 4

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Cover Exchange Students Attend AHS 5 6 7

Community News An Incubator of Stars – UCSC Founders Celebration 50th Anniversary Parent Education Series – Raising Boys in Today’s Society

8 9 10 11 Twinkle Time is Worth the Price of Admission 13 16

by Noreen Santaluce 18 19 from Noon-4 p.m.

20 21 Farm Dinner Featuring Acclaimed Keynote Speaker Cathrine Sneed 22 Whiskey Hill Farms: ‘Pioneering Regenerative Agriculture’ by Gina Locatelli 23 24 26 Local Sports 14 15 Aptos High School Scoreboard

by Brooke Holmquist

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Featured Columnists 17 Aptos History by Kevin Newhouse – The Windjammer Says Goodbye 25 – School Attendance Equals Education plus $$$$ 27 Working with the State to Improve our Roads by Zach Friend 30 Work in Progress by Camille Smith Orchard 31 Emotionally Focused Therapy by Elene Johas Teener

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Cover Story “Exchange Students” from page 1

publisher’s assistant Camisa Composti editor Noel Smith contributing writers Noel Smith, Noreen Santaluce, Sheriffs Sgt. Patrick Dimick, Gina Locatelli, Brooke Holmquist, Kevin Newhouse, Jeff Ursino, Zach Friend, Camille Smith, Elene Johas Teener

Arianna is also interested in music, fashion, and swimming! She has been

layout Michael Oppenheimer, Bri Bruce graphic artists Michael Oppenheimer, Bri Bruce production coordinator Liz Senteney, Bri Bruce advertising sales Don Beaumont, Jay Peters, Gustavo Hernandez office coordinator Cathe Race distribution Bill Pooley, Camisa Composti

Natoli, also a senior, lives with Heather Gorman, Anthony Gorman, and Haylee Trowbridge. William is from Rome, and participated in an American football league there. His favorite subjects are history, philosophy, and geography and is passionate about playing football

learn all she can about America and said, to learn the most important language in the world, to be enriched both culturally and

dive and wants to study marine biology.

William hopes to attend a 49ers game,

visit San Francisco, and some of our National Parks.

Each year, international high school students representing more than 55 nationalities come to the U.S. to experience American culture as part of the Council on International Educational Exchange’s USA High School program.

Students live as typical American teenagers—attending a U.S. high school, living with an American host family, and participating in extracurricular activities and sports. During their stay, students also give back to their host communities through many volunteering and community service opportunities.

Through its USA High School program, CIEE provides life-changing cultural exchanges that help students, families, and schools gain new perspectives and develop lifelong relationships that cross borders and cultures.

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FROM LEFT: Ciera Puente, Arianna Cavicchi, Brynn Stanley

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: Heather Gorman, Haylee Trowbridge, Anthony Gorman and William Di Carlo.

Founded in 1947, the Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE) is the country’s oldest and largest nonprofit study abroad and intercultural exchange organization, serving 300 U.S. colleges and universities, 1,000 U.S. high schools, and more than 35,000 international exchange students each year. Students in the CIEE program are screened for language proficiency, academic standing, and motivation to travel and learn new cultures.

Interested in hosting an international exchange student? Contact your CIEE local coordinator Kathy Arola at kathy.arola. ciee@gmail.com or (831) 818-9392.

Cover Photo: TOP FROM LEFT: Kathy Arola, CIEE Coordinator, Rich Puente, Debbi Puente, Heather Gorman, Haylee Trowbridge. BOTTOM FROM LEFT: Brynn Stanley, Ciera Puente, Arianna Cavicchi, William Di Carlo, Anthony Gorman

Community News

An Incubator of Stars SANTA CRUZ – Three highly accomplished astrophysicists, all former students of UC Santa Cruz Chancellor George Blumenthal, will join the chancellor and a current astronomy graduate student on Saturday, September 26, from 2:30 to 4 p.m. for a wide-ranging George Blumenthal conversation about astronomy, space, and discovery, after which the panelists will take questions from the audience.

Research Center, Room 108, on the UC Santa Cruz campus. Tickets are $10 (free for students) and are available online.

Tickets include parking in the Performing Arts parking lot.

Part of the UC Santa Cruz 50th Anniversary Founders Celebration weekend and the True Originals Notable Alumni longstanding strength of the astronomy and astrophysics program at UC Santa Cruz. The panelists include: and astrophysics, ‘80), director of the Fiske Planetarium at the University of Colorado Boulder astrophysics, ‘77), professor of physics and astronomy at the University of Kansas and a former NASA astronaut and astrophysics, ‘82), professor of astronomy at UC Berkeley in astronomy and astrophysics and recipient of a 2015 Chancellor’s Fellowship

Panel Discussion Sept. 26 Digital

Cruz graduate student join Chancellor George Blumenthal to discuss

Chancellor Blumenthal, a theoretical astrophysicist who has made path-breaking contributions to our understanding of the origin of structure in the universe, will moderate the of his research has focused on the role of dark matter in the formation and evolution of galaxies and clusters of galaxies.

He is the coauthor of two textbooks, 21st Century Astronomy and Understanding Our Universe.

Douglas Duncan is an astronomer at the University of Colorado, where he directs the Fiske Planetarium. He was part found sunspot cycles on other stars, joined

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Space Telescope, and currently serves on the NASA Advisory Council’s Science Committee.

Steven Hawley

Caroline Morley shuttle missions and served in numerous management positions for NASA. “UCSC Astronomy” page 8 Aptos Times / September 15th 2015 / 5

Community News

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Seating is available for the 2nd screening on Wednesday, Oct. 21. Reservations are free to the public. This cutting-edge movie is appropriate for parents of both boys and norm and show up for the viewing.

For series information please visit www.aptoshs.net/ParentEducationSeries.

Seats can be reserved by visiting http://www. eventbrite.com/e/the-mask-you-live-in-2nd.

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The Mask You Live In explores boys’ struggles to stay true to themselves while negotiating America’s limited view of masculinity. From emotional troubles to substance abuse to violence, society’s narrow creating a host of unintended consequences

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for young men as individuals. The Mask You Live In exposes the problem and confronts it head-on, as experts in neuroscience, psychology, sociology, sports, education, and media, as well as boys and young males, weigh in to present evidence of what some are and how to combat it.

Following the screening, there will be panel discussions facilitated by profesHigh School Principal Casey O’Brien as the panel moderator. The 1st screening panel members include: Gina Castaneda — SC County ProIsaias Hernandez, ACSW — PVUSD Mark Dorfman — Aptos High School Athletic Director Thomas Burke — Therapist The Aptos High School Parent Education Forums are dedicated to bringing relevant and thought provoking topics to the community for the purpose of promoting student wellbeing, academic success and parental support. Expert presentation and discussion in the areas of educational research, neuroscience, brain development and advocacy are the backbone of this series. We invite you to join one of our events and be a part of these challenging and inspiring conversations.

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Friday Presentation

Jon Young

home to one of the most spectacular birding and wildlife venues in North America. September marks the peak of fall migration, with wintering shorebirds arriving en masse. Warblers and other passerines as well as wintering ducks and

What the Robin Knows: How Birds Reveal the Secrets of the Natural World ver wonder what our feathered friends are squawking about? Jon reveals how to easily decode their messages and why this is an essential survival skill and a powerful nature connection routine.

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won’t want to miss this opportunity to see more than 250 species in one of the world’s greatest environments.

The festival takes place for three nights starting Friday, September 24, with each night hosting a featured speaker and eight workshops throughout the festival.

Dr. Mike Murray A Glimpse Behind the Curtain: Birds at the Monterey Bay Aquarium quarium Director of Veterinary Ser-

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in sea otter recovery to the Russian far east. He is also deeply engaged in the aquarium’s Project White

and rehabilitates stranded sea otters for return to the wild, and is a partner in the recovery program for the southern sea otter. surgical activities for a variety of researchers working with marine mammals.

Friday Presentation

Greg Meyer

The Baja Connection research, cares for the aquarium’s living collection, and has Dr. Mike Murray worked to support recovery of endangered bald eagles and California condors. routine health care for exhibit sea otters and other animals in the aquarium’s living octopus. He is the veterinarian for the aquarium’s pioneering Sea Otter Research and Conservation program, which rescues

terey Bay spend part of their year in Baja California. Some of the more common species like Elegant Terns, Brown Pelicans and Hermann’s Gulls, nest on isolated desert islands that hold the Greg Meyer future for these iconic seabirds. Other rare birds, such as three

also nest there but their populations are smaller and conservation threats are less known.

Baja also holds large populations of tropical seabirds such as Red-billed Tropicbirds, Blue-footed Boobies and discuss the ecological factors that make Baja an important seabird habitat and highlight the remarkable natural history of these birds. naturalist since graduating from the University of California, Santa Cruz and has traveled to all seven continents in search of birds. He has been working in Baja California for 30 years, watching marine mammals, compiling bird sightings and researching this fascinating area.

training themselves in this ancient discipline gives them an edge in their modern lives, Jon Young including their perception of complex human interactions, heightened creativity and understanding of entire ecological systems. with the National Audubon Society. This is a must-go event for educators, community leaders, conservationists, and anyone who wants to go outside, have fun and connect with nature in your own backyard.

Robin Knows – How Birds Reveal the Secrets of the Nature World, The Kamana Naturalist Training Program, Animal Tracking Basics and Coyote’s Guide To Connecting with Nature. As founder of the 8 Shields Institute, Nature Connection

he has pioneered nature connection models for over 30 years.

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Community Brief

Aptos Shoes & Apparel Gives 100 Pairs of Shoes to Women’s Shelter n Friday, September 18, at 11 a.m., Aptos Shoes & Apparel (Rancho

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arrive there with nothing but what they’re wearing. By giving them new, comfortable, fashionable shoes, it can be a step towards

Don Giovanni in the Park Capitola Esplanade Stage

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Naot footwear is hand made in Israel and is one of the leading comfort

distributor of Naot footwear, is donating 100 pairs of new Naot shoes to the Walnut Avenue Women’s Center (WAWC) in

and Naot have been donating shoes to people in need with the help of their retailers.

Aptos Shoes & Apparel has been locally owned for over 30 years, selling comfort footwear for men, women,

to WAWC are dealing with homelessness, poverty, early pregnancy, or domestic violence.

who want to look terrific, but don’t want to dress like their twenty year old

partner with Naot footwear to help people in our community. Women in shelters often

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Allen Morgan Returns to the Santa Cruz County Fair! eturning to the Santa Cruz County

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Italian Allen Morgan with his Amish Paste Tomatoes at Whiskey Hill Farms nally and externally. This exhibit will be an education in self-health and warrants a visit.

Allen will be selling his Seed Saver Exchange Seeds from the Amish country of Decorah, Iowa, so you, too, can grow And, he will be giving away over 1,000 free plant starts to Fair patrons.

The Santa Cruz County Fair begins on Wednesday this year, which is new; therefore opening day will be on September 16th, continuing through Sunday, September 20th.

Allen looks forward to seeing you there!

Among his accomplishments as an astronaut was the deployment of the Hubble Space Telescope in 1990 and a return mission to service the telescope in 1997. Hawley also served on the 1999

Observatory. He has logged more than 32 days in space and was inducted into the Astronaut Hall of Fame in 2007. He is currently director of the University of Kansas engineering physics program, professor of physics and astronomy, and adjunct professor of aerospace engineering. of the pioneers and leaders in the discovery and characterization of planets around other stars. His discoveries multiple-planet system, the

345-8377 siting planet. In recent years, on the search for Earth-size planets around other stars.

He was a co-investigator of identify Earth-like planets.

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libretto

Ponte based on the legends of tional libertine and seducer. It was premiered by the Prague Italian opera at the Teatro di Praga on October 29, 1787. Although somemelodrama and supernatural elements.

Come and enjoy Opera in the Park with a full cast and costumes presenting one of the world’s most famous operas, Capitola Esplanade Stage, September 20 from 2 – 4:20 p.m.

Opera (www.bslopera.com).

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in astronomy and astrophysics at UC Santa Cruz, studying the atmospheres of exoplanets and brown dwarfs (objects with a mass in between giant planets and small Harriet G. Jenkins Predoctoral Fellowship from NASA, 2012 Osterbrock Fellowship, 2014 ARCS Foundation Scholarship, and 2015 Chancellor’s Fellowship.

mlcorman@ucsc.edu.

Community News

Big Creek Lumber Announces Donations DAVENPoRT — The Santa Cruz tember 16th in Watsonville and Big Creek of the festivities and raise money for local charities. Today Big Creek announced the

Cruz County, Hospice of Santa Cruz County and Unchained. ities and have a chance to make this year’s

when you win the lovely redwood patio set. These pieces are custom designed, built from sustainably harvested redwood from donated both the time and materials. All directly to the charities.

All three charities have expressed are so fortunate to have such a generous and caring community and we thank the

donations help children who are grieving the loss of someone special to attend our annual Camp Erin free of charge. They also connect our pet-loving patients with volunteers and pet companions. These programs we serve and we are fortunate to have

Executive Director of Unchained stated,

Fourth Annual Team G Childhood Cancer Foundation Bake Sale n honor of Childhood Cancer Awareness

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G Childhood Cancer Foundation will host its fourth annual bake sale to raise money for pediatric cancer awareness.

The Bake Sale takes place in two locations Saturday, Sept. 26 from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.: Drive Aptos

From Left: Michelle Overbeck of Big Creek Lumber, Sally Green with Hospice of Santa Cruz County, Mary Kashmar with CASA of Santa Cruz County, Melissa Wolf with Unchained and Ellen McCrary Rinde of Big Creek Lumber. can help more youth reach their potential For the past 69 years, Big Creek’s contributions to the community include; donations of materials, utilizing heavy duty logging equipment to assist during natural disasters, hosting numerous Boy Scout campouts and community events on their property, providing a location for the

the Santa Cruz County Fair, visit www. santacruzcountyfair.com been in business since 1946 and remains one of the few family-owned lumber com-

charge since 1982, and much more.

Our charity raffle can be found at

has lived and worked on the Central Coast for seven generations. Big Creek has a long history of practicing superior and sustainable forest stewardship — growing, selectively harvesting and milling California redwood and Douglas

just before the livestock area. Tickets may be purchased for $5 each or 3 for $10 and all proceeds go to the selected charity. The Fair is sure to be fun for the whole family. For more information on

visit www.big-creek.com CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) is a child’s voice in dependency court, providing advocacy, stability,

Scotts Valley Every day, 46 kids are diagnosed with cancer and seven kids die.

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Mail Theft Increasing, Santa Cruz County

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ust a warning that areas around the county have recently been experiencing an increase in mail theft from both locked and unlocked mailboxes. Please report

and hope to children who have been abused, neglected, or abandoned. CASA is committed to providing highly trained Advocates for all children and youth in foster care who need one, to ensure they are safe, happy, healthy and thriving. To learn more, please visit www.casaofsantacruz. org Hospice of Santa Cruz County (HSCC) provides compassionate and professional medical, practical and spiritual care and support for individuals and families at the end of life. HSCC receives funding ances to cover the cost of its core hospice care program. However, the organization relies solely on foundation and community support to raise over $1 million each year to cover the costs of community grief support, a children’s bereavement camp, transitional care services, hospice care for uninsured and under-insured patients, hospice support for our veteran community, and end-of-life educational and www.hospicesantacruz.org UnChained works with at-risk youth by pairing them with homeless dogs in need of training, socializing and adoption.

The youth develop values of respect, empathy and responsibility for themselves and others, while training and preparing the dogs for adoption. When the youth are successful in helping the dogs gain a second chance at life, they develop an improved sense of self-worth and personal value to their family, neighborhood and community. To learn more, please visit www.livingunchained.org

831-471theft crime reports can be made on our website at S C S H E R I F F. com or by calling our dispatch number above if you do not have access to a computer.

We suggest that you remove your mail on a daily basis to decrease your exposure to mail theft -and- installation of a locking mailbox, especially a higher end fortified model. Though locking mailboxes are not a guarantee that mail theft will not occur, they are a deterrent.

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he Elkhorn Slough OtterCam has been upgraded from standard to

Slough Reserve, and shine a light upon

second HD video camera focused on sea otters, thanks to the generous support of the Acacia Foundation and the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS). Now anyone can watch California’s adorable sea otters in HD by going to www.elkhornslough.

Department of Fish and Wildlife is happy to be a part of this new chapter of sea otter Elkhorn Slough encompasses a wide variety of habitats — from oak woodlands, maritime chaparral, coastal prairie, and the largest tract of tidal salt marsh in California south of San Francisco Bay — that support an incredible abundance and diversity of life. It hosts 550 species of marine invertebrates and 100 species of

Reserve’s salt marshes where Southern sea otters often congregate, the two new cameras image

seals and the highest concentration of endangered Southern sea otters on the

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for viewing this Bay marine mammal and a teeming cast of other Elkhorn Slough wildlife.

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) manages the Elkhorn Slough Ecological Reserve.

Elkhorn Slough is home to the largest concentration of endangered Southern sea otters (Enhydra lutris nereis) on the California coast, and the first webcam dedicated to streaming live video of wild Southern sea otters in their natural habitat. The Elkhorn Slough OtterCam has been streaming live video since 2012. The upgrade to high-definition enhances the OtterCam for researchers and visitors.

Researchers have used the Elkhorn

Slough OtterCam to observe Southern sea otter behavior such as foraging, grooming, and raising pups. The camera looks across pickleweed marsh and tidal channels of the slough.

These channels appear to be used as a nursery as sea otters with pups are regularly seen in the meandering channels. The camera has provided video and still photographs documenting the growth of otter pups, interactions with harbor seals and other wildlife.

Field Sketching

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Merlin and eBird Can Help!

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says Elkhorn Slough Foundation Executive Silberstein.

Research is currently underway to better understand how sea otters are using the estuary, with the hope of helping Southern sea otters recover in other parts of their historic range.

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around the slough.

The Elkhorn Slough Foundation (ESF) land trust whose mission is to conserve and restore the Elkhorn Slough and its watershed. ESF protects 4,000 acres of rare habitat. Since 1982, ESF has been the nonNational Estuarine Research Reserve (ESNERR), which is managed by the CDFW with administrative assistance from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

and to support the conservation of Elkhorn these remarkable images from the Elkhorn

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window on the lives of sea otters. There are times we are seeing 25 or more otters in the protected channels

Slough bird numbers can soar during migration seasons, nearly doubling the resident bird counts. The slough is designated a Globally Important Bird area, with

Community News

Twinkle Time is Worth the Price of Admission WATSoNVILLE — Rocking with orange pigtails out, the kid’s pop-rock

rock related, but all about teaching a

the 2015 Santa Cruz County Fair. And if there are children in the family, this is a must see show.

Starring Twinkle, sporting her signature bright orange pigtails, the show features her two best friends; Happy, a clumsy and shy bookworm who

bilingual phrases, English and Spanish, throughout the songs. The kids are having fun but also learning a cool

Hoopz, who is blissfully aloof and loves anything sports or competitive. The trio performs wearing wacky colored clothing and puts on a show that will get kids and parents jumping to their feet to dance and sing along. cational and bilingual pop concert for

Twinkle Time will perform three shows on the Tank House Stage all five days of the fair.

it too because the music is so fun and catchy, people love to get up and dance

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Local Sports

“If you build it they will come …”

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where students’ dreams were born, took shape, and soared to amazing heights. Now the Aptos Sports Foundation, with the help of PVUSD, has added another to that list. surely you’ve noticed what used to be the dirt lot, its sole purpose a mud pit for 4-wheeling, is now a brand new athletic For years, sports teams at the high school have been desperate for another

and practicing sometimes until 10 p.m.

It was the same story for lacrosse during the spring when the track was on the So, about two years ago, the Aptos Sports Foundation saw an opportunity and jumped on it. A company was doing some construction work nearby and needed a place to dump their extra dirt, we gave High was born.

A lot of hard work later, and thanks to the Aptos Sports Foundation collaborative also has a marked parking lot, spacious bathrooms, a lighted pathway, and even netting to catch errant balls.

The high school will utilize various levels of football, soccer, lacrosse, and baseball. Outside organizations, like the Aptos Soccer Club who is already a for their competitions as well.

If you haven’t seen it, we urge you to take a drive and check it out. We also urge you to look beyond the grass and dirt and see the possibilities of what a student-athlete can achieve, not only

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Local Sports

Aptos High School Scoreboard Football Coach Randy Blankenship Aptos 17 – Salinas 12 (Sep 4 – Hm) 19 First Downs, Rushing yds 60-181, Passing yds 201, Comp-Att-Int 12-84 Jack Harris 23 yd pass from Gavin Glaum, (PAT Desmond pass from Gavin Glaum, (PAT Desmond

Archbishop Mitty 34 – Aptos 21 (Sep 11 – Hm) 18 First Downs, Rushing yds 47-197, Passing yds 159, Comp-Att-Int 5-35

goals, while keeping the Cougars out of the cage over the

Aptos was Brynn Stanley, making six goals on seven shots. goal, two assists and four steals. Kamele goals. Savannah Smith at goalie with six saves in three quarters.

Aptos 9 – Santa Catalina 3 (Sep 8 – Hm) The AHS Girls Water Polo team beat Santa Catalina 9-3.

Savannah Smith held Santa Catalina to three goals along with seven assists.

pass from Gavin Glaum, (PAT Desmond

Soquel 14 – Aptos 1 (Sep 3 – Away) The SHS Knights beat up on Aptos High, 14-1, in the opening game for both teams played at Cabrillo College. The lone goal for Aptos was by

Girls Water Polo

Boys Water Polo

Coach Mark Knapp

Coach Jasper Billings

Aptos 5 – Salinas 1 (Sep 15 – Hm)

Aptos 9 – Carmel 8 (Sep 10 – Hm) Aptos 13 – Monterey 3 (Sep 8 – Away) Soquel 8 – Aptos 7 (Sep 3 – Hm)

Jack Wolf 3 yd run, Danner Pardue 4 yd run (PAT Desmond

two goals apiece; three assists for Freshman one goal was Desiree Guzman, with six saves.

Carmel High Classic (Sep 12) San Benito 10 – Aptos 5 Aptos 11 – Christopher 5 Aptos 7 – Santa Catalina 1

Girls Volleyball Coach Lucas Bol

Aptos 11 – Christopher 2 (Sep 10, Away) – Under 105 degree conditions the AHS girls varsity water polo team recorded an eleven to two victory

Aptos def Mount Madonna (25-27; 25-11; 25-121; 25-19) (Sep 15 – Awy) Notre Dame - Belmont def Aptos (25-18; 25-21; 25-10) (Sep 23 – Away) Notre Dame def Aptos (20-25; 25-22; 25-22; 25-23) (Sep 8, Hm) St Francis – Mtn View def Aptos (25-11; 25-14; 25-18) (Sep 3, Away)

iners pulled away scoring eight second half

Coach Bill Tsudama

Girls Varsity Golf Aptos def Harbor (170-193) (Sep 15, Seascape Golf Club)

Aptos def San Lorenzo (167-187) (Sep 8 Boulder Creek Golf & Country Club)

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Community News

These Four Ladies Represent 400 Years Of Living

By Noreen Santaluce

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Posada where the residents recently celebrated Clara Sears’ one-hundredth birthday.

What are their similarities? Not many.

Clara Sears was born in San Francisco, Nevada, and then returned to San Francisco to spend a happy childhood. She attended Stanford University to prepare for a career in Nursing, but was persuaded

her graduation, she started her career in had two sons and a daughter.

After a divorce, she raised her children as a single mother while continuing her lowing her retirement in 1965, she cared for her parents in their last years.

Her philosophy is to go with the changes in your life and cope with

whatever comes your way. This is coupled with great sense of humor and an interest in new things.

Nell Tola was born in Oklahoma,

inheriting good genes and is proud of the fact that she has never gone to the hospital except for the birth of her daughter. and her family settled in the Albany area,

husband raised cattle on their ranch for 24 years. As a widow, she moved to California where she was remarried for another 24 years and spent 23 years as a Nurse’s Aide. be helpful and kind, and be happy and keep your sense of humor. Health wise, she was strong and healthy until reaching 100 when some minor problems have arisen.

At her one-hundredth birthday party, Nell years old. So many memories and so many

degree in nursing.

While she was pursuing her nursing tacted by the Red Cross and joined the NC, USN and served for six years, with several years in Alaska.

In 1948 she moved to Santa Cruz and was working as a nurse at the Dominican Hospital when she was married in 1949 Her reply to the inevitable question,

City, completed three years of college there and worked as an Administrative Secretary for a university president and personnel Foundry. She was married twice, widowed twice, and raised one daughter.

After moving to California in 1965, she became very active in political circles and fund raising events for various organizations including The Santa Cruz Symphony.

This was in addition to serving as secretary to a Dean of San Jose Community College District. She also served as President of a Chapter of Retired Public Employee Association.

She still drives her own car and just renewed her driving license for another 5 years. She attributes her longevity to

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Another factor could be that it runs in the family – her mother lived to be 101 and one of her aunts reached 103.

The brief reports of these 100-year-old women point out their individualities and similarity – They all had careers and were not just housewives. In addition, they shared the experience of going through The Great Depression and the dark days of World War II. In regard to personalities, two common threads that can be observed are a strong sense of humor and a willingness to help others.

Local History

The Windjammer Says Goodbye

By Kevin Newhouse

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thus ending another chapter in the book of Aptos’ longest running establishments.

The Jammer (as it’s known by it’s loyal patrons) had been serving up drinks and entertainment for the past 46 years. It was is cleverly based on the locations of the other two bars included in the Aptos Pub Crawl... know there are other bars in Aptos that can wet your whistle but of the original three,

The story of The Windjammer actually begins with the construction of Rancho Del In June 1961, James Fenton’s dream of building a shopping center in Aptos had come to fruition. After two years of planning, permits, and construction,

not nearly the size it is today. In fact, it was built in four separate stages (1961, 1964, 1968, and 1971). The building that houses stage of construction.

The Windjammer, however, was not one of the original occupants of Rancho Del

bank’s space also included the location from 1985 to 2011.

County Bank decided to relocate within the center. In December 1968, the bank moved to its new location … where Comerica Bank operates today.

past week you are in for a big surprise. It is

Windjammer was November 14, 1969, with the restaurant up front, where the

space once occupied by the bank; a resGlen Hubbard opened for business in April 1969. Known for its large portions of steak, seafood, and authentic Spanish cuisine, success and for reasons unknown, it lasted less than a year.

An article in the October 31, 1969,

the lounge in the back, where the current day Windjammer was open to all. The which included an ancient dinghy from a windjammer mounted above the bar. Also behind the bar was a model of a windjammer built to scale.

artist Ralph Gray was on hand to sketch Windjammer patrons. These sketches were coated in resin and hung on the walls of the cocktail lounge and dining rooms. The idea was to have their patrons preserved for posterity. Who knows how long they lasted but I would love to see one if any of these sketches still exist!

The Windjammer employed the talented Chef Rich Denton, whose father was the well-known chef at the Shadowbrook Restaurant. Rich became well known for his banana fritters topped with sherry eggnog sauce — an original recipe of the Windjammer.

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Community News

Santa Cruz County’s Largest School Fundraiser SANTA CRUZ — Drive for Schools, Santa Cruz County’s largest school Wednesday, September 16. Volunteers from more than 70 schools in Santa Cruz County will coordinate ticket sales, giving the community an opportunity to win a new car, cash or 100 other prizes.

This year’s Grand Prize winner may choose $25,000 in cash or a new car (Toyota Prius or Subaru Outback) donated by the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Capitola valuable prizes are donated by local businesses. The Boardwalk and Auto Dealer Group are also donating ten $1,000 cash prizes.

Each school keeps all the money they raise selling tickets with no overhead costs. Schools receive everything they need including tickets,

posters, prizes and support, making the fundraiser easy for school volunteers to administer. fundraiser of the year for Soquel High

athletic programs. We are so appreciative and hope the Drive for Schools program New this year, trophies will be awarded to schools in four categories (high school, junior high, elementary and spirit) for raising the most money. Winning schools will hold their trophy for a year.

Drive for Schools has raised $3.4 million dollars for local schools since than $567,821. The leading fundraiser was Soquel High School, which brought in $40,888. Other big earners were Tierra Elementary ($23,474) and Good Shepherd Catholic ($21,856). Schools use Drive for Schools income for art, music, and sports camp, and classroom supplies.

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The public can purchase tickets beginning September 16 for $5 each or $25 for 6. Ticket sales end October 18. Drive for Schools ticket stubs include a coupon to park free at the Boardwalk for the prize

drawing at 1pm on October 25. Winners need not be present to win.

Visit www.beachboardwalk.com/drivefor rules and ticket information.

Community News

National Drive Electric Week SANTA CRUZ — Hundreds are expected to attend National Drive Electric dozens of electric vehicles on display and available for test drives. This event is one of more than 170 across the country as part of National Drive Electric Week.

Special event highlights include:

Discover as well as assemble a mini powered family car. bringing one of their electric buses for display and test rides. Get a glimpse into the future of public transit. all types of electric vehicle models and talk with the owners about their experiences. wheel of some of the most popular electric vehicles on the market today (including electric bikes). Hosted by Ecology Action. vehicle charge station from Clipper Creek and other prizes.

Capitola Mall Parking Lot

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ational Drive Electric Day — terey Bay is brought to you by the

the Electric Auto Association Central Coast Chapter, Ecology Action, PG&E, Air Pollution Control District. National sponsors include Plug In America, the Sierra Club, and the Electric Auto Association. For more information, visit mbeva.org lug-in to the future with National Drive Electric Day — According to the EPA, motor vehicles are responsible for nearly half of the toxic air pollutant emissions in the U.S. oxide emissions. Electric vehicles also

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air pollution, reduce our dependence on oil, create American jobs, and improve national security. Join us to learn more driving electric.

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Community News

Third Annual Mole & Mariachi Festival SANTA CRUZ — Friends of Santa

dinaire and Santa Cruz favorite, also will

organization dedicated to sustaining the legacy of our local state parks and beaches, urday, September 19 from 11a.m. to 5p.m.

(144 School St.) in downtown Santa Cruz.

Admission to event is free; mole tasting kits will cost $10. toration projects, educational programming for school children and community cultural events at the park, the event will feature

A diverse array of artists will display tival, including folk art and handmade themed decoupage plates from Creative Women. Printmakers participating in the prints and postcards. Artesanias, Alejandro’s Trade and Sivia’s Studio also will have items for sale.

be judged by event attendees and by a

sing choruses together and alternate as lead singers.

Estrellas de Esperanza, a children’s sonville, will return for its third year. The

great local food, beverages — including beer from Discretion Brewing and chavelas, a drink made with beer, tomato juice and for children include piñatas every hour, face painting, crafts, Californio games and a mural project coordinated by the Santa

is home to the oldest building in Santa Cruz County. Built between 1822 and 1824 the park’s signature adobe is the only

attendees.

For more information about how to tival, as a mole chef, artist, food vendor

Cruz, founded in 1791. One of just four adobe buildings left in Santa Cruz County, it is the only building of its kind preserved as a museum in the State of California. The adobe served as housing for Neophyte families who lived and worked at the

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it was secularized. After decades of private ownership, the adobe was sold to the State of California, extensively restored and

toric Park

Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks saved 2012. Friends funds interpretation services and a portion of park operations, and also Friends has implemented key improvements at the park, including a remodel of the patio, the opening of new interpretive exhibits, renovated outdoor cooking facilities and new hours of operation to serve local school children. Friends also established the Summer Series, a popular series each September. The park is supported which include representatives of Friends, State Parks and dedicated community volunteers.

Through an innovative partnership with California State Parks, and by leveraging local community support, Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks has provided millions of dollars of funding for educational programs, visitor services, and capital projects. Founded in 1976, Friends is passionately dedicated to the preservation of our spectacular natural environment and rich cultural history. Friends also operates history-themed merchandise for sale to locations include Natural Bridges, New

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Community News

Elkhorn Slough Reserve Celebrates National Estuaries Day ELKHoRN — The Elkhorn Slough Reserve welcomes the community to its Open House & Native Plant Fair on Saturday, September 26, celebrating National Estuaries Day. Activities and presentations are scheduled from 9:00 a.m. –2:30 p.m.

The event is free and open to the public.

Elkhorn Slough Reserve Open House & Native Plant Fair Saturday, September 26 9:00 a.m. — 2:30 p.m.

Elkhorn Slough Reserve, 1700 Elkhorn Rd., Watsonville, CA COST: Free and open to the public.

research, historical ecology, native plant restoration, and water quality monitoring, trail walks with naturalists, kids crafts and face-painting at the Visitor Center, plein-air and mural painting, views of the slough’s microscopic life at the education lab, and a Native Plant Fair supporting the Reserve greenhouse. A vendor will be on hand to sell food between 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. The Open House will close with a walk led by Reserve’s wildlife. dozens of sites throughout the coastal United States have celebrated National Estuaries Day on the last Saturday of

extraordinary richness of our nation’s estuaries — the vibrant and productive coastal wetlands where rivers meet the sea.

National Estuaries Day has its roots

Gideon envisioned a national day to celebrate America’s estuaries. Collaborating with colleagues in the National Estuarine Research Reserve System (NERRS) and

the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Gideon rallied political and community support for recognition of National Estuaries Day. Elkhorn Slough is the second largest tidal salt marsh in California, and is part of a watershed that features a variety of habitats — from oak woodlands and maritime chaparral to rare and threatened wetlands — supporting incredible biodiversity. including more than 135 species of aquatic birds. The estuary also hosts more than 550 species of marine invertebrates and 102

Elkhorn Slough bird numbers can soar during migration seasons to tens of thousands of birds, nearly doubling the resident bird counts.

Administered by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and managed by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW), Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve (ESNERR), is one of 28 reserves established nationwide to support longterm research, water-quality monitoring, environmental education, and coastal stewardship. The purpose of National Estuaries Day is to promote the importance of estuaries and the need to protect them.

organization solely dedicated to protecting Elkhorn Slough and its watershed forever. ESF

elkhornslough.org.

harbor seals and the largest concentration of endangered Southern sea otters on the

Gourmet Farm Dinner Featuring Acclaimed Keynote Speaker Cathrine Sneed SANTA CRUZ — The Homeless Garden Project welcomes area residents to join in celebrating its 25th anniversary during the upcoming Sustain Supper Series at Natural Bridges Organic Farm. A September 19 dinner will feature the founder of San Francisco’s The Garden Project, Cathrine Sneed as a keynote speaker. Dinner guests can savor two of the

Homeless Garden Project’s core values - the joy that comes from growing and sharing healthy food and the well being created by vibrant Garden Project’s innovative slate of programs, the Sustain Supper Series provides a unique

setting for a special evening.

Tickets for the dinner range between $125.

The Homeless Garden Project Sustain Supper Series featuring keynote speaker Cathrine Sneed Saturday, September 19 from 4:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. The Homeless Garden

Santa Cruz For 25 years, the Homeless Garden Project has provided job training, transitional employment and support services to local residents who are in need.

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Community News

Whiskey Hill Farms: ‘Pioneering Regenerative Agriculture’

By Gina Locatelli

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ome see the Whiskey Hill Farms exhibit at the Santa Cruz County Fair from September 16 – 20. They will be in the Harvest Building near the carnival and they plan to wow you with their incredible display of farm-fresh goods.

Whiskey Hill Farms utilizes cuttingto produce nutrient-dense foods and medicinal crops year round. They are partnered with Blume Distillation, a clean ville, California.

Regenerative agriculture goes beyond growing organically or sustainably.

According to Whiskey Hill Farms, sustainable agriculture is a concept that infers which in the end depletes the earth. This is why they are pioneering regenerative agriculture using permaculture practices. habitats into their family operation, which attract helpful insects and other predators that prey on pests. Regenerative agriculture such as: capturing rain water, doing top soil creation programs, building enhancing populations of micro-organisms in the soil, utilizing advanced crop rotation programs and permaculture inter-crop design. This process provides for continuous soil rejuvenation.

Michael Wachtel, Co-founder and CEO and Jacob Freepons, Director of Operations of Whiskey Hill Farms with Allen Morgan (middle), Founder of Santa Cruz Heirloom Seed.

Santa Cruz RotaCare Free Clinic Celebrates 20th Anniversary

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anta Cruz RotaCare Free Clinic began Clinic is all volunteer driven under the

and Ronald P Sekkel, Site Administrator years … 20 volunteers transform the quiet

on Sunday, August 9 at the beautiful home Umstead.

Clinic with the purpose of serving uninsured and underinsured adults. Thank you

barbeque dinner hosted by volunteer Rotarians in thanks for the volunteer’s

The celebration was a tribute to the volunteers who run the Clinic. Dr. Satish Chandra, a volunteer himself, is the

Senior Center.

The Santa Cruz RotaCare free Clinic was Co-Founded by John Fisher, Past District Governor of Rotary District 5170 and Dignity Health Dominican Hospital of Santa Cruz, the door opened on October 5, 1995 under the medical direction of Dr. 22 / September 15th 2015 / Aptos Times

could not deliver the needed medical care

To make a donation or Volunteer for this Santa Cruz RotaCare Free Medial Clinic’s dedicated volunteers, including Dominican Sisters, physicians, registered nurses and Rotarians celebrating the Clinic’s 20th Year in Santa Cruz County.

Community News

Taste of Soquel: Food and Music for the Common Good

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ina Gerber and Chris Webster will drop by to take the stage at A Taste of Soquel in support of Second Harvest Food Bank!

Nina Gerber as two of the most skilled and artful musical talents. Webster’s voice is uniquely compelling while Gerber’s guitar is beautiful and powerful.

A Taste of Soquel has raised over $41,800 (167,200 meals) for families in Santa Cruz County! The Seventh Annual A

of Commerce are co-sponsoring this event the date and talk it up with your family and friends.

Live Music: There is something for everyone! Ralph Anybody, KPIG DJ, will emcee the live music by renowned local musicians. This year a Taste of Soquel is pleased to feature all bands, all new to our stage!: – Ibou, Coastal Prairie Band

Good! The Congregational Church of Local Restaurant Participants: Back

Aldo’s Bakery will all be serving up food especially prepared for this event.

Soquel Vintners & Brewery: Dis-

Together, African Drumming with Ibou,

Food Bank.

also want to check out the hospitality table

Donations

Walls’ Family Honey. : Over 50 local businesses have

Station and others.

Here’s how it works! Purchase a wristband for an entire day of Food &

Advance Tickets Available:

available at the event.

In addition to all of that, there will

the neighborhood and join the rest of your family and friends at the Sixth Annual Taste

will be pouring fan favorites!

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to be aware of recent and ongoing phone scams that residents have been experiencing. The most common recent scams involve the scammer representing themselves as a member of the local Sherjury duty for which there is a warrant for taxes. The phone scammer threatens that the victim will be arrested unless they make payment over the phone.

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warrants, missing jury duty or outstanding taxes over the phone. Do not provide personal identifying information about yourself or family member (address, date

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Community News

Detecting Body Image Issues In Your Child SANTA MoNICA — What does your teen see when they look in the mirror?

Body image encompasses what a person believes about their outward appearance, how they feel about their body and how they sense and control their movements.

Issues can occur when your teen starts showing signs of a negative body image, perceiving their body as something other than reality, convinced that their size or shape is a personal failure, or they feel ashamed, anxious, or awkward about their appearance.

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How can parents help their children cope with these pressures?

we created this guide to help parents indicate their teen is struggling with body

what they see online and reassure them of their self-worth and importance

media and online activity, parents can detect problems early and start a conver-

and social media activity to watch for

When should I start looking for body image issues in my child? ody image issues are cropping up earlier and earlier with both genders subjected to unrealistic body images from a young age. The best time to deal with these issues is when you begin noticing signs of a negative body image in your child. Children who are immediately brought into a discussion, reassured of their worth and taught ways of improving their self-esteem are far less likely to fall victim to any of the problems that can arise from seeing too many of the wrong images.

How does social media play into this issue? s social media becomes increasingly influential in the lives of teens in this digital age, they often become

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For more information, visit www.homelessgardenproject.org.

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Featured Columnist

School Attendance Equals Education plus $$$$

By Jeff Ursino

ocal school districts are always looking for new ways to serve their new ways to teach. They also would do well to compare data from other districts to identify what works, what doesn’t and what are things that can be duplicated locally to better educate students.

On such idea has come from the new

at the district he came from in Napa, helps students by giving them the chance to make up school work and improve their attendance at the same time helps the local school by recovering much needed ADA dollars.

However, before we talk about a new dance. Studies consistently have shown school days. Students that miss 18 school year) can perform as low as one full grade level below their peers. This shows that showing up to class is one of the most important things a student can do in their educational careers.

Recovering missed school days can go a long way in helping students with their educational success.

The second issue with attendance is school funding. Districts are paid every day that a student shows up to class.

ADA, average daily attendance, is a major source of school funding that provides approximately $50 a day per student to the if attendance levels falls, district funding

To address both the student’s academic needs while also increasing revenue, middle schools. Every Saturday at sites across the district students will get the opportunity to come to school and participate in leadership classes, study sessions even listen to guest speakers. By attending these special sessions, students will be able to make up for previous missed days and work on subjects in which they are having day though their participation is strictly voluntary. In schools where this program has been used, the attendance has seen a strong improvement. Even students who have not missed a class are registering for

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well attended.

The second positive is that because the day is considered a school day,

revenue through recovered ADA dollars. For the Napa area school district, where this tional $200,000 in one academic year to the district’s bottom-line due to the increase in ADA dollars. This revenue

money may be spent in any way deemed necessary.

To facilitate the initial set up, the school district hired an outside consulting collection of ADA funds at a cost of $7 per student taking advantage of these sessions. district and its schools will receive $43 per

within in the state norm, with a student population approaching 20,000 the district is missing much needed revenue.

needs while at the same time increasing the bottom line of both the district and the individual school sites. It also is an example of the ways that our own Aptos area schools are looking to better address the needs of its students. Attitudes about the importance of education are changing and this is one way our district is working to provide more educational opportunities for its students.

This type of program is an opportunity for our local schools to address student

Districts are paid every day that a student shows up to class. ADA, average daily attendance, is a major source of school funding that provides approximately $50 a falls, district funding is affected. The current attendance rate is approximately 95%.

Even though this is within in the state norm, with a student population approaching 20,000 the district is missing much needed revenue.

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9. R&R spots 13. Port in Portugal 14. *Turtle dove’s sound 15. Gorillalike 16. “Animal House” party wear 17. ____ of corn 18. Bank in Mexico 19. *He went to Gloucester 21. *He kissed the girls and made them cry 23. Witch’s curse 24. Like Piper of Hamelin 25. School organization 28. Clare Booth ____

30. Bloodsucker 34. “____ is more” 36. Nevada city 38. Respectable and quiet 40. Military group 41. *Dog’s name-o 43. Like nay-sayers 44. Jason the Argonaut’s wife 46. “In ____ of” 47. 1/60 of mins 48. Dancer’s beat 50. As opposed to gross 52. “Be quiet!”

53. Arrogant snob 55. Simon & Garfunkel, e.g.

57. *One of King Cole’s three 61. *”If wishes were ____” 64. Empower

65. *What Little Miss Muffet did to her curds 67. Kind of wave 69. Hardly worth mentioning 70. Haul with a hitch 71. Pigeon’s perch 72. Simon does what?

73. Emergency helpers 74. Clear, as in blackboard

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3. Mythological ship 4. Narc’s find 5. Youth lodging option 6. Tree having winged fruit 7. Feathery neckwear

8. Welsh dog breed 9. Boxing action 10. Golf club maker 11. Ascus, plural 12. *My dame has lost her what?

15. “Humble ____,” pl.

20. Beyond suburb 22. Unagi 24. Composing or writing 25. *Little Jack Horner’s treat 26. Religious doctrine 27. To one side 29. To furnish with a ceiling 31. J.F.K. or Dulles postings 32. Short for University of Miami mascot 33. Unforeseen obstacle 35. Type of cell 37. Curved molding

39. *It ran away with the spoon 42. One up 45. Little application 49. Mining product 51. Dr. Seuss’ Yertle 54. About to explode 56. Twig of willow tree 57. Come clean, with “up” 58. Cuzco valley empire 59. June 6, 1944 60. Data Universal Numbering System 61. Strikes with an axe 62. Cocoyam 63. Droops 66. *Tucker who sings for his supper 68. “Go Set a Watchman” author © Statepoint Media

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Community News

Bay Federal honors Robert A. Bugalski CAPIToLA — Bay Federal Credit Union is celebrating 30 years of volunteer service by Bob Bugalski on the Credit

the training initiatives that remain today and give the Credit Union a strong core of

retires having seen the Credit Union grow and thrive under his leadership. He remains in an advising capacity as Director Emeritus.

Bugalski does not see his great accomplishments as individual achievements, but

Credit Union grow from under $50 million in assets to almost $750 million today.

Bay Federal Credit Union has named their headquarters’ boardroom the Robert A. Bugalski Board Room to honor his -

met him almost 26 years ago when I was hired as Vice President of Finance. I have found Bob’s charisma and passion for ments throughout his tenure at Bay Federal and through his personal life and career in education.

After graduating from St. Norbert and his newlywed wife, Barbara, left their

Birkhofer on the night of the dedication, been instrumental to the ongoing success Bay Federal’s President and CEO, Carrie L. Birkhofer, Board Chairperson, Sheila Joyce Kellerman and members of the Credit Union’s Board of Directors presented the surprise dedication of the board room to Robert Bugalski at a recent meeting.

and then Watsonville High Schools in WatCruz County. hired by Cabrillo College in Aptos, where he coached the basketball team for 32

Bay Federal’s Board of Directors. During

He consistently campaigned for education and training for all of the employees at Bay Cruz County.

SACRAMENTo — California Department of Public Health (CDPH)

CDPH urges health care providers to consider measles in patients of any

Smith is encouraging health care providers and others to consider measles in persons with rash and fever.

begins with a fever that lasts for a couple of days accompanied by cough, runny nose, and red, watery eyes. The rash may appear three to seven days after symptoms begin.

of the world outside of North and South America, but with Californians returning from trips abroad and tourists from other countries visiting California, we are reminding health care providers to keep measles in mind when they see patients with symptoms of the ciated with Disneyland was over in April, it is important at the start of the new academic year to consider measles in patients who present signs of fever and rash, especially if they have had international travel in the 26 / September 15th 2015 / Aptos Times

along the hairline, and behind the ears and the body.

If measles is a possibility, CDPH urges health care providers to contact their local health departments immediately for assistance and to see whether you and your family are fully protected against measles and other diseases that are common in other countries. Travthe vaccinations needed on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website.

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Working with the State to Improve our Roads

By Zach Friend, County Supervisor 2nd District

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here is no question that one of the most common requests for service

sort of road maintenance or repair. The County maintains over 600 miles of roads with over 200 miles in our district alone everything from the summit to Corralitos massive amount of roads, bridges, culverts and more to maintain, especially with receipts and federal infrastructure funds.

Each year the Public Works Department does a report to the Board of Supervisors on the general state of local streets and roads in our County. At their most recent presenstandard measurement of pavement condition) averaged 57 on a scale of 1 to 100.

Similar to a high school test score, this is

a very low grade. In all, 63 percent of our local County roads fall in the combined categories of At Risk, Poor, or Failed. The Index is actually an improvement from the previous year where it was 55 - mainly do to a small infusion of funds for arterial road improvements (for example, Soquel and Recently, the Public Works Department provided an update on California roads and requested that we work with our state funds are part of the current special budget session. In June, the Governor called for an Special Session on Transportation and

to adequately and responsibly maintain and repair the state’s transportation and

ernor made no mention of priorities for local streets and roads. The report from Public Works noted that cities and counties own and operate more than 81 percent of streets and roads throughout the state. The general state of local agency pavement infrastructure for local streets and roads in California, the argued, is in jeopardy of further deterioration if current funding levels remain the same. Almost all local agencies across the state report a lack of adequate funding to repair and maintain crumbling roads, highways, bridges, and other transportation infrastructure.

According to the California State Association of Counties: to make up this shortfall. Dedicated road funds as part of property taxes bring in the nation. need rehabilitation maintenance.

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worst road conditions in the nation. require rehabilitation or replacement. nia’s urban roads and highways are congested. quarter of local streets and roads will be in failed condition by 2024.

A broad-based coalition of cities, counties, labor, business, public safety and transportation advocates and more

part of the funding discussion. A stable state funding mechanism is one of the best opportunities our County has for improved road maintenance.

Our local funding structure is unable

The owners and operators of The Windjammer were Joe and Barbra Dolan,

which of course occurred every April 15, and St. Patrick’s Day. Joe and Barbara were able to successfully develop their res-

food and drink obtainable, prepared in the most appetizing way at reasonable prices,

The Dolans were very well liked and treated their employees fairly. In fact, to cel-

the reviews I’ve read, it sounds like they certainly succeeded. They had a very strict

they organized an outdoor barbecue in the

open every other day of the week.

The Windjammer became well known for its lively musical entertainment and cleverly themed parties. Two of the bigger

their days. Barbara passed away in 1983 and Joe passed in 1985 at the age of 55.

The Windjammer was downsized from a full supper club to just the bar that we know today. Filling the vacant spot would -

roads and only 13 cents of every property tax dollar goes to the County (the rest goes to special districts, the school districts and the state). Stable road funding has been a strong request of many of my constituents and it’s something that the Board of Supervisors and Public Works is taking seriously.

I’ve recently been to Sacramento to bring your personal stories about transportation issues to our local state delegation.

Assemblymember Stone (a former County Supervisor), Assemblymember Alejo,

very receptive to your outreach. They are keenly aware of the local transportation needs but you can also help them by reaching out to them to show your support for local roads to be included in the funding proposals.

Windjammer in a manner that would make Joe and Barbara Dolan proud! In fact, The Windjammer was well known for its holiday graced the roof of the bar! Gailen passed away in 2012 and ownership of the bar transferred to his two sisters who decided to close the empty barstools and lots of memories.

business, patrons of The Windjammer the proceeds to shut down the bar and take their employees on a three-day, all Joe and Barbara continued to operate

and have it delivered right to the bar.

The Windjammer changed ownership a number of times over the years and was most recently owned by Gailen Webb, who ran The

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Community Calendar

Aptos Chamber of Commerce

Thursday September 17 September Breakfast

for a child who has been abused casaofsantacruz.org or call (831)

First Mondays Second Tuesdays in Capitola Third Wednesdays

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who want healthy relationships First Tuesdays each month and self esteem. Weekly meetings Tail Wagging World are offered free of charge in Santa of Dog Ownership Cruz and Watsonville.

For a schedule and more

Overeaters Anonymous

or e-mail gratefulcoda@gmail.com

First Tuesdays and Second and Fourth Mondays

Alzheimers Support Groups

Adoption/Child Welfare Orientation

Orientations to Become Advocates for Children

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Nar-Anon hat is co-dependency? What When a loved one is seriously ill, it can be a challenge for the entire is enabling? What is this family. In this ongoing support insanity? Am I the only one who group, we will share stories, feels this way? learn tools for coping and receive Join Nar-Anon, a world wide fellowship of relatives and friends support from people who care. of addicts who have been affected Contact Hospice of Santa Cruz by someone else’s addiction. Three County Grief Support Program. meetings are now being held in Santa Cruz County, on Sundays, Head to the Islands!

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Ongoing Events Daily

Overeaters Anonymous

Dof the total sales go to a local month of the year as part of the

Second Tuesdays each month santacruzfarmersmarket.org or contact Nicole Zahm at education@ PFLAG (Parents, Families, and santacruzfarmersmarket.org or Friends of Lesbians and Gays) Executive Director Nesh Dhillon at info@santacruzfarmersmarket.org First Congregational Church of Santa Cruz

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Clares St. Capitola Please see our website for current times and locations: www.santacruzoa.org. Or call our Hotline at of its members in jobs, and we can help you too. Ongoing workshops will cover resume writing, communication, and interview skills.

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Ramblers Toastmasters. Open to all levels.

Drop-ins welcome. For more

WomenCARE Support Group uesday Support Group is a gathering for women with

support for women through all stages from diagnoses through treatment.

For more information or to

thru Saturdays

Ocean Gate Zen Center Zazen Instructions

Aptos Noon Toastmasters 116 Beach Drive ome join a dynamic, supportive group of people at all levels of experience from beginners to more advanced.

We’re here to help you discover your voice and share it effectively. Everyone is welcome!

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

Saturdays

Tround, 80 vendors, is open year with the best selections of fresh foods. In addition, family activities, music, cooking demos by professional chefs, gardening workshops, seasonal fairs and events are a part of the market.

Scotts Valley Farmer’s Market www.santacruzfarmersmarket.org

Third Sundays

Third Thursday each month

Smarine presents a public lecture from a scientist the third Sunday of

Image Matters

Seymour Marine Discovery Center: Public Lecture Series

every month. Topics are presented

hat does your style say about in an entertaining and easy-toW understand format, with up-to-date between fashion and style, how

to up level your look and up level photos, video, and discussion.

More info: seymourcenter.ucsc.edu create a great look without

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Saturday September 19 Free Community Car Seat Fitting

Soquel Dr. Soquel and Stanford Childrens eetings are open to the public ealth as a part of Child and the location alternates Passenger Safety Week. A rep Fourth Thursdays each month between the City of Santa Cruz Aptos Veterans of Police Community Room, and be in attendance. the Soquel Creek Water District Foreign Wars Post 10110 Headquarters.

Visit www.scwd2desal.org for more info. eetings led by Commander Chuck Woodson. New Tuesday September 22 members welcome!

Aptos Branch Sons in Call Commander D. Murawsky Sons in Retirement

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new from a top notch guest speaker.

Scotts Valley Nar-Anon Family Group the Bison Center and The Camp

orning meditation schedule is Tues. & Thurs. 6:45am; Fri. 9:00am, & Sat. 8:30am followed by

CASA empowers volunteers to

on Soquel Dr. pen Support meetings on second Wednesday.

Adult Only meetings on fourth Wednesday.

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Santa Cruz/ Monterey Bay Branch ADHD Support Group Meetings

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parent is to attend orientation. first Tuesday of month (for Big Book and OA location details contact Danielle The orientation is designed to review the child welfare Literature Study system and to give you a chance to have your question acilitated by Jill Ginghofer, this answered by child welfare group is for caregivers and family staff. members of people with Alzheimers To register to one of the meeting Second Thursdays each month ASA (Court Appointed Veterans of Foreign Wars et fresh ideas for easy-to-prepare, Special Advocates) needs volunteers, 3-5 hours per week, McBurney ommander Ronals Petty leads entrees from a member of the New to provide support, guidance, Saturday October 3 the meetings. and a powerful voice in court Aptos History Museum Event Tuesdays for children who have been Friends of Scotts Valley Library Felton’s Farmer Market! removed from their homes eets second wednesdays of Second and Fourth Thursdays because of abuse or neglect. each month at 6:30 in the Join us to see this fascinating dishes, to gluten-free, to vegan. hrough Spring, Summer and Cabrillo Host Lions Club Everyone welcome, men and home resplendent with Arts and Featured recipes are posted on Fall, the main drag along the New Leaf Community blog at bilingual folks especially next meeting is February 11th Crafts era metal work form the Highway 9 will come alive with www.newleafcommunity.com. encouraged. and ongoing from then on.

Otar Studios at the height of their the bustle of farmers and food ublic is invited to all programs. creativity and popularity. artisans selling a colorful variety of Contact President Jess Allen 831or email sylvialee2@sbcglobal.

- Caregiver Support Group delicious edibles to shoppers and 684-2721 or Past President Barbara Danielle@casaofsantacruz.org net diners alike.

Chamberlain at 831-688-3356 for review of housing trends in Santa Cruz County. Bring business cards Mondays and promotional material so that Meal Solution Mondays you can network with chamber and community members.

Park in lower lot and walk up driveway and turn right at the sign.

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Capitola-Aptos Rotary Club Meeting

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Arts and Entertainment Capitola Twilight Concerts

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BirchBARK 911

t wouldn’t be summer without the Wednesday evening concerts at the Esplanade ark Bandstand. he second Annual Pet Health santacruz.com (Most galleries are open Bring a picnic or pick up dinner t Festival is free and open to the public. seeking volunteers. If you love an area restaurant. Seating is on the lawn, seawall benches or the beach. music and want to be involved, Second Fridays each month www.cityofcapitola.org please call (831) 646-8511 or visit Saturday October 3 Big Band Dance www.montereysymphony.org for The Big Trees Scottish GathPeninsula Banjo Band more information.

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orty-seven years of First three weeks in October performing in the Bay anta Cruz County Artist open atmosphere, free parking. Open to Area, over 250 popular tunes. their doors to the public Come see our band for Free in the public-singles welcome! in the annual open studios showcase, presented by the Arts Sunnyvale Every Wednesday.

Council Santa Cruz County.This No cover. year the North County Artists present the opening weekend, Second Sundays Each Month October 3rd and 4th, South about booking the band for Downtown Santa Cruz County artist will be featured October 11th & 12th and Antique Street Fair October 17-18th is the encore www.PeninsulaBanjoBand.org weekend.

Visit www.artscouncisc.org for Wednesday Night Sail Boat Races Antique Faire is back! more information.

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Scotts Valley Library Exhibits Ageless Arts

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Thursdays

Lucky Steppers Modern Square Dance

ome and dance for the love of Modern Square Dancing Class movement and learn the principles of culture of contemporary all (831) 726-7053 or e-mail hip hop. This class will awaken caller4u@razzolink.com for your inner attitude with loud, heart-pumping beats and dramatic more information! choreography.

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visit www.ceodanceco.com

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Monthly Argentine Tango at Star Bene Italian/Argentine Restarante

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Aquarius (Jan 21-Feb. 18)

presents a public lecture from a marine scientist the third Sunday of Saturday October 24 every month. Topics are presented Beach Boardwalk Chili Cook-Off ring your appetite and join the in an entertaining and easy-tofun as professional and amateur understand format, with up-to-date chefs compete for the title of Best photos, video, and discussion.

Chili at the Boardwalk’s Annual Science Sunday does not meet in December. For more info visit contest. A portion of the proceeds seymourcenter.ucsc.edu Walnut Avenue Women’s Center.

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month, but you’re in danger of getting tunnel vision if you stare at the same problem for too long. Getting other people’s perspectives helps you avoid having a one-track mind. The last week of the month can be confusing days, and the more you try to zoom in and focus, the more blurry things become. Rest your

Pisces (Feb. 19-Mar. 20) really be onto something. Or not. Rely on your intuition to a degree, but gather concrete eviknowing that you helped someone is really thanks enough.

Aries (March 21-April 20)

of September, but luckily you aren’t in short supply of bravery. Getting applauded for your half-way through the month, and you may say some things on these days that you really don’t mean. If you regret what comes out of your mouth, apologize for it right away because you things can happen once you put it at the top of your priority list.

Taurus (April 21-May 21)

through the month, so why not study a new artistic method? If you haven’t tried sculpting, problems are manageable when you tell them to your BFF near the end of September, but they’ll seem positively impossible if you keep them bottled up. No matter who you decide to communicate your worries to, trust is absolutely essential.

Gemini (May 22-June 21)

you don’t have a lot to lose ... so why not go for it? Whew, money is tight but there are lots of Still waters run deep, but it’s time to bring all of your issues to the surface later in the month.

Confronting someone with the truth isn’t enjoyable, but it has to be done.

Cancer (June 22-July 22)

he United Nations Associated of Santa Cruz County presents its annual observance and celebration of United Nations Day in Downtown Santa Cruz.

The event includes the Cooper

Count to ten as September begins. Breathe in, exhale out. Whew, you needed that little break.

the Beach in the Esplanade which features marimba bands Park in Capitola is thanks to the generous sponsorship of Pizza my and Taiko drummers.

Heart. Bring your low back chairs and beach blankets and enjoy Monday November 23 complimentary popcorn thanks to Kettle Kick Off and Fundraiser Aptos Nickelodeon Theatre.

isfies your hunger. Hmmm. When you feel like this, the best thing to do is to stay away from things that trigger that unquenchable feeling in you, and focus on positive activities.

Movies on the Beach Presents: Ferris Bueller’s Day Off

meal from the Star Bene

known italian menu), and enjoy the ambiance of Argentina and join us in a social tango dance to music from the Golden Age of Tango.

Private instruction and classes by

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 20)

What are your biggest worries as the month begins? Keeping them bottled up doesn’t help,

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Stitchers By The Sea Meetings

professional actor, but you know how to turn it on when you’re in the spotlight.

roof in the last week, and there’s very little you can’t accomplish when you put your mind to it.

Purchase advance tickets online at antiques and unique items. Come www.BigTreeScots.com. and check it out! Browse through a wide assortment of treasures including books and photographs, Friday October 16 vintage jewelry, clothing, glass Saturday October 17 and ceramic collectibles, vintage hawaiian kitsch, turquoise, original Glow Festival artwork, and a whole lot of whatnot! is presenting two days of Glow

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which you should work to your advantage every chance you get. They say curiosity killed the cat, but that’s no reason to not dive right in to the subjects you want to know more about as the month moves on. The only stupid question truly is the one that isn’t asked, so ask away. Playing

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he SV library will have on display artwork created by Facebook. dances, digital projections and the residents at Brookdale Scotts quare dancing! Try it, you’ll performances. October 17th is Valley. Residents artwork created like it! Friendship put to music, Third Sunday of Every Month under the guidance of Ageless Art event is family friendly. Classes Science Sunday Volunteer Gloria Daniels will be through Jan 29 are free. Teacher music and dancing in the streets. on exhibit.

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Libra (Sep. 23-Oct. 23)

Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21)

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two weeks and if you’re in the right place at the right time you could even earn a little extra moolah selling one of your handicrafts. There are a lot of people who want in on your success yourself, but you don’t mind if everyone else has a slice of the proverbial pie.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 23)

later in September, but if you can’t articulate them, expect people to stare. Even when they know our reasons your friends and family might think you’re a little off, but that’s okay.

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they involve your hard-earned money. And don’t give anything away for free. If you have a viable e are Celebrating the annual

Army’s Traditional Red Kettles and we would like you to join us!

Please call ahead for corporate sponsorship or to reserve your table.

conquer a demon or meet a satisfying goal half-way through the month, so be sure to celebrate your accepting outlook will attract a lot of lonely souls and people simply looking for a new friend.

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Leaders Come From All Parts of the Orchard

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answer: There’s no personality type that designates someone a leader.

This doesn’t mean you ignore your personality, preferences and foibles.

It means you become aware of them others.

To gain that self-awareness, I often use assessments (Performance Style & Ambitions, Values, DISC, 360s). I remind people (multiple times) that the data is a starting place for a meaningful conversation, never a stopping place. Data’s useful – never the whole story.

New data from psychologists studying personality characteristics is now focusing on people in the middle of the introvert-extrovert -

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No more only Either/or he terms extrovert and introvert have been in our personality vocabularies since coined by Carl Jung in the early 20th century and indicate where each person gets their energy from.

Bilinguals mbiverts have introverted and extroverted traits; neither trait is dominant. As a result, they tend to have more balanced personalities.

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talking

something to say cesses thoughts internally

says Daniel Pink, a business book author and host of Crowd Control, a TV series on human behavior. and can connect with a wider range of people in the same way someone who speaks English and Spanish Drawbacks for Ambiverts ore than half the population is ambiverted, according to Wharton’s Dr. Grant, an organizational psychologist and professor of psychology at the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School.

One drawback to being an ambivert is that it can sometimes be of their personality to lead with in a given situation. Unlike extroverts and introverts, who tend to know what energizes them and have fewer decisions to make regarding how

neither trait is dominant. As a result, they tend to have more balanced personalities.

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Extroverts become energized externally through social interaction. The more the merrier.

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Ambiverts have introverted and extroverted traits;

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On the opposite end of the spectrum,

know to be in any given situation, ambiverts may not always be so sure.

That means they can sometimes get stuck—not realizing that they need to change their approach to feel more motivated. Ambiverts need to read each situation carefully and ask themselves, ‘What do I need to do right now to be most successful and happy?’

Another drawback may be those folks around them. Others may want it’s easier for them to deal with. If this is the case, it’s up to you, the ambivert, to educate them about your preferences and adaptability. As with any preferences and strengths,

burn out. Because ambiverts can be chicken about the farm, if they stick with one or the other end of the scale too long, they might feel drained and burned out.

Wondering who makes the best leaders: introverts, extroverts or ambiverts? Any and all. Being shy, outgoing or some of both has nothing to do with being a leader. Being a leader is a matter of commitment, action, and example. Use what you have, where you are at, and who you are to be a leader.

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online quiz at http://www.danpink.com/ assessment/.

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rologue: EFT (Emotionally Focused Therapy) is a new exciting and

counseling based on years of research into both childhood and adult attachment, and

refers to the enduring tie that one person safety and comfort.

I was recently expounding on the

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y name is Anthony HOPkins and I am a devilishly handsome red bunny.

wonderful man who stopped her from being attacked. As soon as she was safe

remember this, roses are red, violets are blue, red headed bunnies are great and so are you (for adopting me!)

Since I’ve been in the shelter I have really appreciated menu for young rabbits: fresh alfalfa hay, Romaine lettuce, and the alfalfa pellets too. I’ll be eating this diet until I am about seven-months-old and then move onto adult food. I am very proud of myself, learning to use my litter box. Pretty soon, I will be almost perfect! I love that I get out of my kennel twice a day for exercise and play with the volunteers. It is very important to keep healthy and active. The toys here are also great! I throw balls run up and down my cottontail cottage but when I can have all of these in my forever home, and then I’ll be even happier.

To adopt your new friend, come to Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter 2200 7th Ave, Santa Cruz scanimalshelter.org Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter has two full-service, open-admission shelters: – 2200 7th Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95062 Watsonville Location – 580 Airport Blvd, Watsonville, CA 95076

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their emotions; they often do not know to express feelings, or are reluctant to show them. Having access to our emotions is necessary for close relationships. Couples can learn how to make it safe for each other to learn the language of closeness.

friend from graduate school days with my he told me that I need to tell people about a key aspect of the conversation. I was saying that I’ve learned that many men

emotional expressiveness and emotional literacy. Furthermore, in my experience men are most often the withdrawers in the relational cycles that typify EFT. Cycles are the amplifying interactions that are started when couple cannot reach each other.

Girls and women are usually rewarded for expressing emotions, while boys and men are not and are frequently dissuaded from showing many emotions. In fact, boys of previous generations (and, to a lesser extent, current generations) were rejected and embarrassed for showing softer feelings, those that center on the need for closeness — pain, hurt, and fear.

In previous articles I wrote that there are three options when survival is at stake (emotional attachments are a survival requirement for us humans): (1) Fight — demand connection to get attention, complain, communicate what is needed, (2) Flight — withdrawal, or (3) Freeze — become emotionally frozen.

distress is unavoidable unless we learn this together.

I encourage anyone interested in making an investment in the long-term health of your connection to read Sue can also check out the website at ICEEFT. com where much of the research and other information can be found. If you want to take one more step, you could attend a are a few openings in our November 6, 7 & 8 workshop here in Santa Cruz; you can need for connection is how we are built and is our driving force. We are healthier, we give and receive love.

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