Capitola Soquel Times January 2013 by Times Publishing Group, Inc.

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Annual Times Publishing Competition Returns

The Capitola Village Residents’ Association

Last Thoughts

By County Supervisor Ellen Pirie his is my final column as the Second District County Supervisor. Supervisor-elect Zach Friend will take office on January 7, 2013 and my twelve years of representing the District will come to an end. I have very mixed feelings about closing this chapter of my life. I’m excited about ... Full Story on page 6

New Year Means New Directions T

By Noel Smith

he old year ended with a new city council but with only one councilmember who was actually new to the post, Ed Bottorff. The others, Stephanie Harlan, Sam Storey, Dennis Norton, and Michael Termini, have all served on previous city councils. Harlan is the new Mayor and Storey the Vice-Mayor. These two offices are elected annually by the Council. Council Members Termini, Harlan and Storey will be

up for re-election in 2014 while Bottorff and Norton are serving until 2016. The city also has in 2012 a new city manager — Jamie Goldstein, a new Police Chief — Rudy Escalante, a new Finance Director — Tori Hannah, a new City Clerk — Susan Sneddon, and Susan Westman as Interim Community Development Director. ... continued on page 4.

CVRA: The Capitola Village Residents’ Association By Margaret Kinstler

his January, CVRA (Capitola Village Residents’ Association), will celebrate its fifth year of existence. It began when two village neighbors, Margaret Kinstler and Linda Hanson, decided to form an organization to represent the interests of the residents who live in the village. A variety of business associations attend City Council meetings and represent their interests in the village. We thought Capitola needed a group to represent the residents of the village. Margaret and Linda started by walking the village and leaving leaflets announcing the

first meeting of the association. About 50 people showed up and voiced their concerns. Not surprisingly, traffic, congestion and parking were top concerns. We decided to limit our membership to the historic neighborhoods of the Village and drew boundaries which can be viewed on our website at www.CapitolaCVRA.org. We solicited residents interested in representing their districts for our board of directors. The five districts are the Central Village (bounded by the train tracks), Depot Hill, the Jewel Box, Riverview Terrace and what we call the

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Upper Village (Beulah, Burlingame up to the area around New Brighton) – the areas most affected by the problems of the village. You can also see who the representatives from your area and contact them through the website. We’ve grown to over 250 members. Membership is free and we do all our communicating via email. We send out a newsletter three times a year, updating our members on the board’s activity and anything of primary interest to village residents. Our board takes turns attending City Council meetings and communicates to the rest of the Board the actions taken at the meetings, which we may in turn communicate to our membership. We also have social activities where neighbors can meet and we have participated in several charitable activities for the benefit of Capitola. We especially enjoy our neighbors’ night out at a local restaurant during the off-season where we can help our local restaurants and provide a fun way to meet our neighbors. These are announced in the newsletter. Many of our board members

Newly elected Councilman Ed Bottorff (from left), former CVRA Board Member Nels Westman, first CVRA President and Margaret Kinstler, second CVRA President. are also members of City Council committees and commissions so we have a resident voice on these committees. We have board members on both the Traffic and Parking Commission and the General Plan Action Committee. We currently have a vacancy for a board member from the Central Village and from the Jewel Box, so if you are interested, let us know. Come visit a board meeting and see what’s involved. n Please visit our website at www.CapitolaCVRA.org to become a member or email us at CapitolaCVRA@gmail.com

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New Year Means New Directions by Noel Smith

Community News

The Capitola Village Residents’ Association Holiday Mecca for Toy Train Lovers • Harp Music Concert • Nine Local Farmers Attended California Farm Bureau 94th Annual Meeting 2013 Valentine’s Day Poetry Contest Wharf to Wharf donations near $400,000 Banff Mountain Film Festival – Ignite your passion for adventure, action & travel! Lives Remembered – Hospice of Santa Cruz County Annual Tree Of Lights Meet the Author at Porter Library • Safety for All Schools in Santa Cruz County On Everyone’s Mind by Santa Cruz County Sherrif’s Deputy April Skalland SOS Seeks Community Leaders – Sanctuary Steward Docent Volunteer Training Program Starts Soon Old Happens! • Soquel Creek Water District Appoints Richard Meyer as New Board Member Former Carmel Developer Sentenced – O’Meara to Spend 78 Months in Prison for $16 Million Golf Course Investment Fraud Scheme Supporting Traditional and Visual Artists – Creative Work Fund Announces Their Grants Process For The Next Year • Over 2,000 Illegally Possessed Firearms Seized in California Throughout 2012 What Kids Learn From Chores – Proof That Suffering — And Help Around The House — Builds Character by Dr. James G. Wellborn Beware of ATM skimming devices

Private School Open House

8 Give your child a head start 10 Math, science can lead to brighter future

Sports Wrap

12 Mid-County Scoreboard

Business Profiles

16 Meet New Life Community Services 21 Capitola Self Storage – Not just another storage facility by Colleen Hughes

Holiday Mecca for Toy Train Lovers

he Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History (MAH) welcomes all lovers of trains starting December 21 with its toy train extravaganza. Join us for a rotating cavalcade of operating toy trains from the 1920s to the 21st century. Watch a massive standard gauge steam engine from the 1920s start up-headlight flashing, drive wheels spinning, smoke flowing from the smoke stack and of course a mighty whistle. On another track, see a modern O gauge diesel with all the latest electronic features. Emphasis is on fun! Hear the roar as the diesel starts up, the blast of the mighty horn, the squeal of the brakes at the train slows for a curve and the chatter between the engineer and the control tower. Toy trains have come a long way over the last century, but new or old, the emphasis is on fun! The exhibit opened Friday Dec. 21 5-9 p.m. and runs through Saturday Jan. 5. The MAH is closed Mondays, Christmas Day and New Years Day. Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History, 705 Front Street, Santa Cruz, CA. Phone: (831) 429-1964. Website: www.santacruzmah.org

audience members can try the harps, and the Community Music School Harp Orchestra conducted by Shelley Phillips performing traditional music from France, Venezuela, Germany, medieval Europe and Anglo/ Celtic America. Soloists: Jennifer Cass - pedal harp • Leah Daugherty - Celtic harp & vocals • Lizzie Raugust - Autoharp & vocals Special guests: Lars Johannesson – flute • Sue Brown - violin Free admission! Donations are greatly appreciated too — we are a non-profit educational organization. CDs and music books will be sold to raise funds as well. Sunday, January 6, 2013 at 2 PM Afternoon matinee, very kid and elder friendly Our Lady Star of The Sea Church, 515 Frederick St, Santa Cruz, CA Community Music School: (831) 426-9155 www.communitymusicschool.org Caption: Kaily, the Goth Harp Angel ••• Nine Local Farmers Attended California Farm Bureau 94th Annual Meeting; 6 Awards plus President’s Award for County even hundred eighty (780) farmers and families attended a successful California Farm Bureau Federation 94th Annual Meeting held in Pasadena this month. Officials representing the Santa Cruz County Farm Bureau were Delegates: Cynthia Mathiesen, President and David Van Lennep, 1st Vice-President. Alternate-Delegates were Tom Broz, 2nd Vice President and Chris Enright, PastPresident. Also attending from Santa Cruz County were:

S ••• Harp Music Concert ommunity Music School presents the 9th annual Santa Cruz Harp Festival, a celebration of the harp in its many forms: from the folk harp to the historical wire strung harp to the autoharp to the Classical pedal harp typically seen in orchestras. The concert features wonderful soloists, a harp “petting zoo” at intermission where

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Calendar • Arts & Entertainment – Pages 28 & 29 Monthly Horoscope • Page 29 - Your January Horoscope - Annabel Burton, Astrologer© Featured Columnists

6 Last Thoughts by County Supervisor Ellen Pirie 24 The Book Bag by Robert Francis – Plenty of action, adventure and suspense for the New Year… 27 Work in Progress by Camille Smith – Be “Neo” – Swallow the Red Pill 30 Innovation in Education by Henry Castaniada – Journalism comes Alive 31 Seniors in Action by Noreen Santaluce – Captivity during WWII Remembered

SPCA Featured Pet • Page 31 – Who Needs Rudolph When You’ve Got Cupid!

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“Year in Review” from page 1 Stepping down and retiring was Councilman Kirby Nicol who also passed on the reins of the Wharf to Wharf race after its very successful and memorable 40th annual running. Nicol had been the director of the event for the past 20 years. He is taking Kirby Nicol an extended vacation traveling to New Zealand, Australia and Thailand. New Finances apitola’s Measure O was finally declared passed with just a 69-vote margin after all the ballots were counted. Measure O means that as of January 1, 2013, a permanent quarter-cent sales tax takes effect within Capitola. This is expected to add about $900,000 a year to the city treasury. With the passage of Proposition 30, the total sales tax rate in Capitola increases to 8.5 percent through Dec. 31, 2017; when the temporary Prop 30 sales tax is due to expire dropping the rate to 8.25 percent. The City Council endorsed the tax increase because the additional money was needed to replenish city coffers that were

A look at the beautiful view walking along Soquel Creek in Capitola.

hard hit by the floods of 2011, to develop the former Pacific Cove Trailer Park, and to maintain city streets.

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New Development? ith the loss of redevelopment funds in 2012, the future of the Rispin Mansion Property is in limbo. But with the passage of Measure O, the proposed parking facility behind City Hall, the nowvacated trailer park development, and the proposed boutique hotel on the site once occupied by the Capitola Theater are expected to return active planning for the future. New Plastic Bag Ban! he New City Council is in the process of passing a ban on “singleuse” plastic bags. The ordinance also would require stores to charge 25-cents per paper bag. The ban passed 3-2 with councilmen Mike Termini and Sam Storey dissenting. Termini wanted paper bags to be provided free of charge and Storey preferred a 10-cent rather than the 25-cent charge. After approval at a second reading, the ordinance banning plastic bags would go into effect after 90 days some time in April 2013. The county already has a “single-use” plastic bag ban with a 10-cent fee for paper bags, which increases to 25-cents in March of 2013. With all that’s new, all of us at the Capitola Soquel Times and Times Publishing Group, Inc which you: HAPPY NEW YEAR! n Cover Image: A look at the cliffs from underneath the Capitola Wharf. For more images of Capitola in 2012, visit www.tpgonlinedaily.com

Sitting on the shores of Monterey Bay on a sunny day in Capitola-By-The-Sea.

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Valentine’s Day Poetry Contest

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

hether it’s the memory of Love, Love that has stood the test of time, or the rush of young Love, that is what we celebrate each February 14, Valentine’s Day. What could be more romantic than to express through your own poetry about that Love for your loved one - and for our readers - to read. So it’s time to send us your poem about those tender feelings and romantic thoughts to our annual poetry contest. Times Publishing Group is sponsoring its 13th Times Publishing Valentine’s Day Poetry Contest to reward three local poets (and their sweethearts) with the ultimate in Valentine’s Day romance. It’s time for poets throughout our county to make

Express your public their feelings love – in 250 words for those they love in The Capitola Soquel or less – (see “Contest celebration of ValenTimes’ winning prize Rules” for complete tines Day and be one details) and tell the of our poetry contest is a Valentine’s Day world what makes winners. (Thursday, February 14) your Valentine The 2012 Times special! Publishing Annual dinner for two at 2013 Poetry Valentine’s Day Poetry a local restautant Contest Rules – Contest drew poems Please Read Carefully from Watsonville to Write a poem about, or to your Valentine Boulder Creek and even from New York. Some were funny, some romantic, some and send it to us. Only one poem per poet touching. All were a joy to read! As usual, and no more than 250 words and 25 lines. a winning poem was chosen for each of our Submit it via email to info@cyber-times.com three newspapers; the Aptos Times, Capitola with Poetry Contest in the subject line or mail it to 9601 Soquel Dr, Aptos, CA 95003. Soquel Times, and Scotts Valley Times.

Be sure to include your name, address, day and evening phone numbers, e-mail address, and for whom (fiancée, spouse, parent, child, lost love, etc.) your poem is written. Three First Place winning poems and three honorable mention poems will be selected by the Times Publishing editorial staff: from south county representing the Aptos Times; from Capitola/Soquel/Santa Cruz representing the Capitola Soquel Times and from Scotts Valley/San Lorenzo Valley representing the Scotts Valley Times. (Note: We welcome submissions from all readers living within Santa Cruz County.) “Poetry Contest” page 7

“Briefs” from page 3

Mount Madonna’s Production of Alice in Wonderland

Alice and the Royal Cardsmen — Eighth grader Savannah Willoughby performs as Alice in a scene with the Royal Cardsmen from Mount Madonna School’s production of Disney’s “Alice in Wonderland, Jr.”

Lorraine Mathiesen, Farm Bureau member; Jess Brown, Executive Director; Nita Gizdich, Board Member; Bill Ringe, Agri-Culture President; and Chase Renois, County Young Farmers & Ranchers committee member and District #10 Representative on Young Farmers and Ranchers State Committee. The Santa Cruz County Farm Bureau received five “Activities of Excellence” awards for Membership, Policy Implementation, Leadership, Ag Education and Public Relations. The county also received a President’s Awards for Leadership. “This was a great opportunity for Santa Cruz County farmers to discuss important issues with other farmers from throughout the state,” said Mathiesen. She

Cynthia Mathiesen and David Van Lennep reviewing policies at State Farm Bureau Convention. further stated, “We encouraged the state leaders to be proactive and bring forward a GMO labeling proposal that would be acceptable to consumers and farmers. The consumers have the right to know information about the food they eat.”

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Last Thoughts T

By County Supervisor Ellen Pirie

his is my final column as the Second District County Supervisor. Supervisor-elect Zach Friend will take office on January 7, 2013 and my twelve years of representing the District will come to an end. I have very mixed feelings about closing this chapter of my life. I’m excited about doing new things and going new places but I have loved working with my constituents and will miss many of them. The friends I have made in County government and in community organizations have helped me in innumerable ways and have made me a better person and a better Supervisor. Although I expect to be gone from Santa Cruz County for a couple of years, I hope to return and be a part of this wonderful community again. In the meantime, I want to leave some final thoughts on a couple of issues … The Rail Right-of-Way fter more than 10 years of work, the Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) completed the purchase of the Santa Cruz Branch Line in October 2012. The purpose of the purchase is to “preserve the rail corridor” for future multi-modal transportation uses. Multi-modal means multiple means of travel – trains, bicycles, feet and who knows what else! Passenger Rail Service oughly half of funding for the purchase of the rail right of way was from state Proposition 116 funds. The purpose

of Proposition 116 was to encourage passenger rail service, so a condition of that funding is that the RTC initiate passenger rail service. There is no requirement that the RTC maintain passenger rail service indefinitely. The RTC is meeting that “initiate passenger rail” condition by allowing Iowa Pacific to run the Train to Christmastown, a tourist passenger service running between Santa Cruz and up the North Coast a short distance. It will run from late November until Christmas. Iowa Pacific has a 10-year contract with the RTC to run that service every year, as well as provide freight rail service in the Watsonville area. If the tourist train is financially successful, Iowa Pacific (doing business locally as the Santa Cruz and Monterey Bay Railway) will want to operate it for the full 10 years and continue it in the future. If it is not financially successful, they will want out of the contract early. Either way, the RTC will have met its obligation under the terms of the state funding agreement to initiate passenger rail service. Bicycle and Pedestrian Trail nother potential use of the rail line is for a bicycle and pedestrian trail. On this rail line, it will be difficult, although not impossible, to have both an operating rail line and a bike and walking trail. The reasons it is difficult are the narrow width of the right of way corridor in some places and the 37 trestles and bridges along the right of way.

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Second District County Supervisor Ellen Pirie (right) and the Supervisor-Elect Zach Friend (left) stand with local historian Sandy Lydon. The rail corridor varies in width contract between the RTC and Iowa Pacific because it is comprised of many different gives Iowa Pacific an easement 20 feet wide sized parcels of land. The parcels vary (10 feet on each side of the centerline of the in length and width – some are long and track) for the passenger and freight service. skinny, others are short and wide. The The minimum width required for a trail parcels vary from only 16 feet wide to well next to an operating rail line is 12 feet. So, a minimum width of 32 useable feet is needed over 100 feet wide. Most of the right of way is plenty on this line to accommodate rail and trail. A possible solution to the problem is wide to accommodate both rail and a trail. However, in those areas where the right of to amend the contract between the RTC way is narrow, say under 32 useable feet, and Iowa Pacific to reduce the rail service there isn’t room for an operating rail service easement to 17 feet wide. Federal law and a trail, at least not under the terms of allows the easement to be as narrow as the current contract with Iowa Pacific. The 17 feet and it is possible that Iowa Pacific

would agree to such an amendment. However, Iowa Pacific hasn’t agreed to the reduction of its easement yet and it has the right to say “no.” If Iowa Pacific says “yes,” it would reduce the minimum needed for both rail and trail to 29 useable feet. The other reason it is difficult to have both rail and trail on this particular rail line is the many trestles and bridges on the line. Under state and federal law, and for obvious safety reasons, the RTC can’t put a trail on a trestle if there is an operating rail service. Since there are 37 trestles or bridges on the rail line, these present serious obstacles. This isn’t an insurmountable problem; it’s just an expensive problem to solve. The options for dealing with this problem are either:

“Poetry Contest” page 5 The Capitola Soquel Times winning prize is a Valentine’s Day (Thursday, February 14, 2013) dinner for two at a local restaurant. All entries must be received by 5 pm on Wednesday, February 6, 2013. The winner will be notified on or before Friday, February 8. Please call us at 831/688-7549 if you have any questions. The winning poems will be published in the March 1 editions. n ••• 2012 Winners Capitola Soquel Times – Paul Vogt Aptos Times – Tricia Contreras Scotts Valley Times – Jan Mennite Our Bond — Paul Vogt Dedicated to my wife, Rhonda We share a bond so tender, It abides within our hearts; It binds our lives together, We can’t be pulled apart. We share each other’s feelings, Our joys and heartaches, too; Our precious bond is the strength That helps us make it through.

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

bike and pedestrian trail more expensive and difficult. If there is no operating rail system at some point in the future, then the trail can run where the tracks are now. No additional land or bridges would be needed. Commuter Rail ’ve heard a lot of people talk about how great it would be to have a commuter rail system running from Watsonville to Santa Cruz. And I agree! The problem is that the economics of operating a commuter rail system require a dense population with many people using the rail. We don’t have a dense population and the financing of a commuter rail line just doesn’t work here. A number of much larger cities, such as Portland, San Jose, have light rail systems that struggle financially.

• Build a pedestrian bridge next to the existing railway bridge, or • Move the trail off of the rail corridor and go around the bridge or trestle.

There’s no question that having an operating rail system is a mixed blessing. It provides train service, at least as a tourist attraction, but also makes the creation of a

From our youth we shared this bond Through music and with dance; We were ravished with each other Through our passion and romance.

As life moves on, the outside ages But our youth remains inside, When the lights go off, our passion rages; In our hearts it still abides.

On life’s path we’re walking With its many twists and turns; The bond we share is stronger now For each other we still yearn.

The decades fly so very fast, Our hearts still bound together; The bond we share is selfless love, It has bound our hearts forever.

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February 21, 2013 3:30 – 7:00PM at the Capitola Mall Businesses, Organizations, Non-Profits… Join us for the 27th annual Greatest Showcase on Earth! From Accounting to Yoga and everything in between…Santa Cruz County is bustling with great businesses! It’s your time to shine! Reserve your exhibitor space today! The Food and Wine Pavilion offers an excellent opportunity for restaurants, caterers, wineries and breweries to showcase their specialties! Sponsorship opportunities available! Download a registration form at: www.capitolachamber.com/events/calendar/ or call the Capitola-Soquel Chamber at 831.475.6522 or the Aptos Chamber at 831.688.1467. Complete registration form and return to the Capitola-Soquel Chamber of Commerce: By mail: 716-G Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA 95010 FAX: 831.475.6530 Email: capcham@capitolachamber.com Capitola-Soquel Chamber of Commerce, 716-G Capitola Avenue, Capitola, Ca. 95010, capitolachamber.com 475-6522

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Give your child a head start

hroughout the busy school year, many high school students across the country are already taking steps to explore college and other postgraduation opportunities. In fact, in today’s challenging economic climate and competitive job market, it has become increasingly important to begin planning for future career options at an early stage. One area that is particularly ripe for opportunity is in the STEM fields (science, technology, engineering and mathematics). In August 2012, U.S. News & World Report reported that there will be a need to fill over 1.2 million STEM jobs in the U.S. by 2018. STEM careers offer lucrative and stable opportunities; for example, pharmacist jobs boast median salaries of $105,000, with a projected 25 percent job growth rate between 2010 and 2020. STEM fields are also drivers of innovation: Experts note that those working in STEM are overwhelmingly responsible for creating

breakthrough inventions compared with non-STEM counterparts.

Despite the promise these career paths offer, less than one-third of eighth graders in this country are proficient in mathematics and science and fewer than 15 percent of U.S. undergraduates receive science or engineering degrees. This academic lag has resulted in the country’s STEM workforce hovering under 3 percent

of the total working population. “It is important to close these gaps because STEM fields have an enormous impact on our country’s growth and also provide rich opportunities for our youth,” says John Jones, R.Ph., J.D., who is a senior vice president at OptumRx and the chair of the Pharmacy is Right for Me educational initiative. “We should reach students early in their education to get them thinking about the opportunities the sector has to offer, and begin taking those first steps toward building careers in the diverse STEM arena.” So how can parents and caretakers help kids embark upon successful professional journeys in STEM and related fields? Jones recommends taking the following steps: 1. Engage young students early on and provide them with an educational roadmap. Students may not consider careers in STEM fields because they simply do not know about what those pathways can offer. Help expose kids as early as elementary and middle school to the types of unique and exciting options found through STEM. Work with your children to build a strong foundation in math and science skills, which are essential to pursuing

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Tutoring Club of Capitola 1840 41st Ave., Ste. 203, Capitola, CA 95010 Phone: 831-462-4629 web: www.TutoringClub.com

Tutoring Club is dedicated to helping students succeed. With an investment of just 2-4 hours per week, your child can earn big dividends and gain a competitive edge in school, along with building confidence and self esteem. We use the most advanced curriculum in tutoring with a positive atmosphere which results in more learning per hour. In addition we maintain low student-to-teacher ratios, so every student receives a wealth of individual instruction. We are able to pinpoint problems and teach the skills to correct them. With dedication we can help your child develop a healthier attitude toward learning and achieve results. 8 / January 2013 / Capitola Soquel Times www.tpgonlinedaily.com

post-college life can be extremely STEM opportunities at every level challenging, even with parental — from technical positions to those support. Encourage children to seek equiring advanced degrees. additional help at school by speaking 2. Encourage hands-on learning. Gaining with their guidance counselors. Find real-world STEM experience through mentors at school or in internships, the local community summer jobs, “It is important to close to provide profesor even particisional guidance. Use pation in student these gaps because STEM credible Web-based innovation comfields have an enormous resources for educapetitions can help impact on our country’s tional and financial kids get excited growth and also provide information. Online about future posrich opportunities for our resources, such as sibilities and apply those offered through their science and youth.” Pharmacy is Right math education — John Jones, R.Ph., J.D. for Me’s website, in creative ways. Facebook and Twitter Shadowing STEM channels, can help young students professionals in the local community navigate through the challenges of can also provide a deeper underreaching their long-term goals. standing of what STEM professions Despite the challenging job forecast, involve on a day-to-day basis. 3. Seek out additional support both in there is a wide range of prospects open to your local community and online. students in the thriving STEM industries. Preparing for post-high school and Engaging the next generation of STEM

Delta Charter High School

Grades 10-12

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

leaders by getting kids excited about these careers can help secure successful futures

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

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

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

Delta Charter High School is an independent public charter school located on the Cabrillo College campus. Delta is designed for students who have not been successful in other educational settings but are motivated to make some change. A dedicated faculty and staff, small class sizes, access to a college campus, counseling support positive learning environment and a focus on student accountability are cornerstones of Delta’s academic program. The school also has an independent studies program and offers classes tailored to a variety of learning styles, interests and abilities. It works to prepare students for community college and beyond. Teachers individualize curriculum when necessary so that students may improve their academic stills and earn credits towards graduation. Delta is on a trimester system and has openings for new students at the beginning of each 12-week term. Students must complete an interview process to be considered for acceptance.

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

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Math, science can lead to brighter future

n a world that is defined by rapid change — particularly in technology there are concerns that students today

won’t be prepared for the challenges of the future. Of all U.S. high school students who graduated in 2011, only 45 percent were

ready for college-level math and 30 percent for science, according to ACT, a collegeentrance testing agency. As jobs increasingly require proficiency or expertise in STEM subjects (science, technology, engineering, and math), it’s more important than ever that children are inspired to explore these subjects and understand their real impact on our everyday lives. STEM drives an incredible number of the innovations we see today, from the fastest jet planes to the cars in our driveways to the televisions in our living rooms. Even the video and computer games that children and teenagers turn to for entertainment are based on STEM.

However, interest among students in these important subjects is lagging. And with the extraordinary number of careers and opportunities for growth in STEM fields, many organizations in both the private and public sectors are taking action to bolster student interest and enthusiasm in this area. Samsung, for example, is working to make STEM fun and exciting with their STEM education program called Solve for Tomorrow. It’s a national contest that encourages teachers and students to creatively use STEM to explore and improve their local environment and community. “Our goal is to raise awareness and interest in STEM subjects, while providing

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

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

Good Shepherd Catholic School 2727 Mattison Lane, Santa Cruz, CA 95065 Phone: 831-476-4000 web: www.gsschool.org

Good Shepherd Catholic School, located in central Santa Cruz County, offers a fully accredited academic program for students in preschool through eighth grade. A highly qualified faculty and staff provide a well-rounded curriculum that is project-based and faith driven. The school’s focus on community service gives students numerous opportunities to learn and practice Catholic social teachings firsthand. Spanish, music, art, library science, computer classes and physical education classes are offered in preschool through eighth grade. The school’s highly successful interscholastic sports program starts in third grade. School hours are 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. with after-school care until 6:00 p.m. each school day. Please call 831.476.4000 to schedule a tour.

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Students, preschool through grade 12, thrive in Mount Madonna’s safe and caring learning environment. With a core belief that a meaningful life is characterized by personal achievement and the ability to work effectively with others in service to society, MMS faculty take learning beyond the four classroom walls, incorporating service learning, student travel and outdoor adventures into a rich and varied educational program. The school supports students in becoming caring, self-aware and articulate critical thinkers, who are prepared to meet challenges with perseverance, creativity and integrity. 10 / January 2013 / Capitola Soquel Times www.tpgonlinedaily.com

teachers and students with the resources they need to innovate and grow,” says David Steel, executive vice president of corporate strategy for Samsung Electronics North America. “We as a nation need to make STEM education a top priority,” says Betsy Landers, President of the National Parent Teacher Association (PTA), who joined as a program partner this year. “According to the U.S. Department of Labor, 15 of the 20 fastest growing occupations projected for 2014 require significant mathematics or science preparation. It is clear that making STEM education a priority is important, for our nation’s short and longterm future. We commend Samsung for their efforts in making a difference in the education and lives of children.”

It is clear that making STEM education a priority is important, for our nation’s short and long-term future.

— Betsy Landers, President of the National PTA

To learn more about the contest, please visit Samsung.com/solvefortomorrow. As the world continues to change in unexpected ways, the demand for technological developments will only increase. By equipping students of today with knowledge and interest in STEM subjects, we’re fostering the innovators of tomorrow. n

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Mid-County Scoreboard Boys Basketball

Soquel Season Record: 5-2 Bellarmine 54 – Soquel 52 Soquel Scoring: Scott Akrop 15; Sam Walters 14; Tucker Wiget 9; Cody Valcarcel 9; K.C. Snowden 2; Jerry Levy 2; Dylan Hunter 2 Palma 49 – Soquel 45 Bob Hagen Invitational Soquel Scoring: K.C. Snowden 3; Tristen Hodges 6; Tucker Wiget 7; Cody Valcarcel 11; Jerry Levy 3; Dylan Hunter 2

Soquel 60 – Los Gatos 45 Soquel Scoring: Tucker Wiget 13; Cody Valcarcel 12; Tristen Hodges 9; Scott Akrop 8; Sam Walters 8; Jake Rubens 6; Jerry Levy 2; Dylan Hunter 2 Harbor Season Record: 3-5 Harbor 76 – Anzar 35 Bob Hagen Invitational Harbor Scoring: Josh Bernard 15 pts; Tony Gamban 15 pts; Deane Rinaldi 11 pts, 6 assists; Sam Jackson 10 pts; Sam Pinheiro

7 pts; Zach Hernandez 7 pts; Nick Sanoff 7 pts; Joseph Scalcini 4 pts; Nico Ledwith 2 pts Gilroy 64 – Harbor 62 Bob Hagen Invitational Harbor Scoring: Deane Rinaldi 15 pts; Josh Bernard 13 pts; Joseph Scalcini 13 pts; Sam Pinheiro 7 pts; Nico Ledwith 6 pts; Nick Sanoff 6 pts Harbor 52 – North Monterey County 51 Harbor Scoring: Sam Pinheiro 13 pts; Joseph Scalcini 13 pts; Tony Gamban 8 pts; Nick Sanoff 8 pts; Sam Jackson 7 pts; Josh

“Last Thought” from page 7 In 1998 or so, the RTC did a study of transportation in Santa Cruz County. One of the issues it looked at was the viability of a passenger rail system on our tracks. The study found that operating a regular passenger rail system would require a public subsidy of about $60 per rider, per ride. That’s simply impossible now. However, things could change in the future and operating a commuter rail system could someday make sense. Rail Banking f there comes a day when there is no operating rail service north of Watsonville, the RTC could “rail bank” the line. Rail banking is a federally recognized process in which the corridor owner, the RTC in this case, officially says: “We aren’t currently using this rail corridor for rail service but we hope to be able to use it for rail service in the future.” The purpose of rail banking is to protect the corridor. The rail corridor is made up of many separate parcels of land. Some are owned outright by the RTC. But for some parcels, the RTC only owns an easement for rail

service. Under normal real property law, if the owner of the easement ceases to use it for the intended purpose, then the easement ends. So, the RTC could lose its unbroken corridor because its easements over some of the parcels would be terminated. Rail banking prevents the loss of those easements. Then if in the future regular passenger rail service makes sense, the unbroken corridor is there for public use. And in the

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meantime, the corridor can be used for a bike and pedestrian trail, or other transportation uses. Other things to keep an eye on … The Master Plan for the Sanctuary Scenic Trail — This draft master plan was released by the RTC in November and comments are due by Dec. 21. It is an excellent draft but it does have some errors and oversights. For example, the draft barely mentions the RTC’s 10-year contract with Iowa Pacific. I think that the public should know about issues that impact the construction of the Trail and that contract certainly does. The Master plan also assumes that Iowa Pacific’s rail service easement will be reduced to 17 feet, which it may or may not be. The purpose of the Master Plan is, or should be, to lay out a clear picture of where a trail is feasible on the rail line and what obstacles will need to be overcome. Comments can be made about the draft Master Plan to the RTC until December 21. The RTC may or may not agree with a comment and may or may not incorporate it into the final Master Plan. The RTC staff

Bernard 6 pts; Deane Rinaldi 2 pts;

Girls Basketball

Soquel Season Record: 7-1 Soquel 52 – Los Gatos 21 Soquel Scoring: Tyler Stewart 21; Madison Rocha 10; Tori McBride 6; Natalie Diaz 4; Keahna Clark 4; Zulieca Rodriguez 4; Alli Walters 3; “Scoreboard” page 25

will make recommendations to the Commission itself. The Commission (including Supervisor Friend) will make the final decision about what changes to make to the draft Plan. The Mar Vista bicycle/pedestrian bridge over Highway 1 — The Mar Vista Bridge is one of three new bicycle/pedestrian overcrossings planned as part of the Highway 1 corridor improvement program. The Mar Vista crossing will connect Aptos and Seacliff and will reduce travel distances for bicyclists and pedestrians traveling between Mar Vista Drive at McGregor Drive in Seacliff to Mar Vista Elementary School by up to 1.6 miles. It will also reduce traffic through the busy State Park Drive interchanges. Most importantly, the funding is in place for the Mar Vista Pedestrian Bridge. The EIR on the highway improvements, including this bridge, will be completed next year. Design is expected to be done the following year. Once built, it will improve access to residential, educational, recreational and commercial destinations, including Seacliff State Beach, Cabrillo College, Aptos and Seacliff Villages. Please stay engaged to comment on the design and insure that the project serves the community well. The Rancho del Mar/Safeway remodel — No application for a permit has been filed yet but it is expected in the spring. The County will require a traffic study to be done by the applicant. It will be very important that the public read and understand the traffic study. I have been honored to be the Second District County Supervisor for the past 12 years. It has been interesting, fun, aggravating and never boring! It’s been a great experience and I’m grateful to the voters for giving me this opportunity. n

Wharf to Wharf donations near $400,000 T he Santa Cruz Wharf to Wharf Race donated a record total of $388,394 to local schools and non-profit organizations during 2012, Race Director Scott McConville announced this week. “The Wharf to Wharf is far more than a yearly running event. In fact we are one of the largest charitable organizations in the county,” McConville said. “Our main goal annually is to promote the health and fitness of the youth of Santa Cruz County.” The Wharf to Wharf non-profit corporation donated nearly $400,000 to 36 separate organizations during 2012. The two largest gifts were given to Soquel High ($110,000) and Aptos high ($60,000) for the resurfacing of their tracks. A complete listing is included below. The Wharf to Wharf Race began in 1973, and has grown into one of the premier road races in the country. Last year, more than 15,000 people ran the race from Santa Cruz to Capitola. The Wharf to Wharf Corporation is chartered to promote running as a means to health and fitness, particularly for young people. Ken Thomas, president of the Wharf to Wharf Board of Directors, said that the 2012 charitable donations has brought the total number of contributions to nearly $5 million since the race’s inception. “Every year we go through a number of grant applications from schools and non-profits to ensure that the money we donate goes directly to programs of health and fitness,” Thomas said. “We’re proud of the success that these programs have had. This year was the largest amount ever.” n ••• Here’s a complete list of donations for 2012: Aptos High School Track / Football / Cheer / Softball Harbor High School Track / Football/ Water Polo/Cheer

$11,800 $8,300

Monte Vista Christian $7,000 Track & Field Pajaro Valley High School $7,000 Track & Field Santa Cruz High School $12,540 Track & Field / Girls Basketball Scotts Valley High School $9,300 Track & Field / Girls Basketball San Lorenso Valley High School $9,600 Track & Field / Girls Softball / Football Soquel High School $15,100 Track & Field / Football / Baseball / Cheer / Water Polo Watsonville High School $13,000 Track & Field Saint Francis High School $7,000 Track & Field Salesian Sisters School $600 Twin Lakes Christian School $450 Pacific Collegiate School $1,000 New Brighton Middle School $2,084 Branciforte Middle School $12,500 Pajaro Valley Middle School $1,600 Delaveaga Elementary School $800 Linscott Charter School $1,000 Soquel Elementary Schools $4,000 YES School $800 Aptos Junior High School $1,200 E.A. Hall Middle School $3,800 Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League $1,300 Mission Hill Middle School $1,350 Scotts Valley Middle School $1,470 Soquel Stadium Track Resurfacing Fund $13,000 Equipment Fund $3,000 International Games $1,400 Student Athlete Scholarship Fund $30,000 Capitola Junior Guards $7,000 Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Reserve $9,600 Capitola Explorers $400 Aptos High School Track Resurfacing $60,000 Soquel High School Track Resurfacing $110,000 Coast County Athletic League $1,800 Santa Cruz Track Club $17,600 TOTAL 2012 DONATIONS: $388,394

The new surface of the Aptos track

“Every year we go through a number of grant applications from schools and non-profits to ensure that the money we donate goes directly to programs of health and fitness. We’re proud of the success that these programs have had. This year was the largest amount ever.” — Ken Thomas, president of the Wharf to Wharf Board of Directors

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Banff Mountain Film Festival

Ignite your passion for adventure, action & travel! Feb. 22, 23, & 24, Rio Theatre, Santa Cruz • $14 Students/$17 General Admission

Above: Flowhunters Left: Moonwalk Below: The Way Home

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

The 2012/2013 Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour brings films from the 37th annual Banff Mountain Film Festival to more than 35 countries around the world. From an exploration of remote landscapes and mountain cultures to adrenalinefueled action sports, films in this year’s world tour are sure to captivate and amaze the explorer within you.

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

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Lives Remembered

Hospice of Santa Cruz County Annual Tree Of Lights APTOS — Hundreds of twinkling lights shone brightly during the switchingon of Hospice of Santa Cruz County (HSCC) Tree of Lights tree at the Community Foundation of Santa Cruz County in Aptos. The ceremony was a special tribute to remembering loved ones who have passed as well as those who have cared for them and cherish their memories. Approximately 75 individuals attended the service this year including Cheri Bianchini. She first began attending the services 17 years ago, when during a period of a few years, she lost her husband, parents and a dear friend. “I had a lot of lights on that tree” recalls Cheri. “My daughter and I would attend, and point to the lights that felt like they represented our loved ones. These days, I go for different reasons,” Cheri said. Three years ago, Cheri became a grief support volunteer and now leads support groups to help others on their journey of grief. She still attends the tree of lights, but now goes to support the members of

her grief groups. “It’s moving to see all of the lights and see how we collectively grieve and collectively heal.” Lorna Shearer also attended the tree lighting. “My husband had excellent care with Hospice of Santa Cruz County about 11 years ago. I go to the service to remember him especially during the holidays,” said Lorna. Lorna’s daughter, Nancy, recalls the care that her father received on Hospice: “Our hospice team that supported us was professional and knowledgeable. Most importantly, they were so respectful to my dad and to all of us. I felt we were their only family, and that my dad was their only patient.” For some, it was their first year attending, after recently losing a loved one. HSCC’s chaplain Savarna Wiley wel-

comed everyone, and acknowledged the courage it took to attend the service at their time of grief. As the crowd spoke the names of their loved ones they wished to remember, candles were lit in their honor and the crowd replied said “We remember them.” Savarna took a moment to acknowledge the 850 patients that were served by HSCC during the past year. “This time of year is always meaningful, and it’s especially tender for those of us who have lost a loved one,” said Michael Milward, HSCC chief executive officer. “This ceremony gives us all an opportunity to stand together to remember

and celebrate the lives of our patients and loved ones. It helps us remember that love will live beyond our grief and realize that though those we love may not be with us, they never will be forgotten.” The annual Tree of Lights provides community members with the opportunity to purchase a light in memory of, or in honor of, a family member, friend, coworker or other special person. Each light on the tree celebrates a life remembered. All proceeds from the Tree of Lights go to cover costs of providing quality end-of-life care for families in Santa Cruz County. 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. Learn more at www.hospicesantacruz.org

“My husband had excellent care with Hospice of Santa Cruz County about 11 years ago. I go to the service to remember him especially during the holidays.” — Lorna Shearer

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New Life Community Services I

n 1972, a group of concerned Santa Cruz citizens set out to help the unserved homeless and addicted in our community. They began by counseling on the street and providing shelter in their own homes, but eventually expanded to their present day facility on the West side. For the last four decades, they have quietly offered affordable drug and alcohol treatment to tens of thousands, as well as millions of nutritious meals to needy children, families and individuals, and hundreds of thousands of shelter nights for families with children. As the oldest family shelter and addiction treatment program in our area, New Life Community Services (New Life) has grown to become a well-established family of services throughout Santa Cruz County. In addition to the state licensed alcohol and drug treatment program and family shelter, New Life also operates Stratton Counseling Services which provides affordable counseling to individuals and families at a satellite location. New Life also provides training for local university and graduate students who are seeking certification in addiction counseling or licensing as Marriage and Family Therapists. Last year alone, New Life provided over 10,000 days of residential treatment to more than 200 clients; over 2000 days

of shelter to more than 100 client families with children; and over 112,000 meals out of its kitchen. New Life depends on a staff of just 6 full-time employees, 20 part-time employees and 15 volunteers to carry out its mission. New Life is accessible and affordable in comparison to other treatment providers. While the average 30-day residential treatment costs a minimum of $8,000 in Santa Cruz County, New Life’s treatment is affordable for those with even minimum wage jobs and no insurance. Due to a subsidized sliding scale, full residential treatment for six months including meals, housing, counseling and education costs less than $900 per month for an individual making minimum wage. Clients can continue their full-time jobs while participating in treatment. New Life effectively utilizes both traditional and evidencebased substance abuse treatment strategies, all integrated with the 12-step community. New Life uniquely focuses on families with children whether providing shelter services for a desperate family or simply keeping an entire family together during treatment so each member can receive the professional counseling they need. Current economic conditions have dramatically impacted New Life’s budget which is supported heavily from the Santa Cruz community. With significant cuts in

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traditional state and county programs, New Life has become an even more important safety net for families, individuals and children who have few options for assistance. During the months of November and December, New Life is conducting its annual Call to Care Campaign. This year, New Life needs additional contributions to help meets its operating budget for next year. Currently, New Life has a $24,000 challenge grant that will double all contributions up to that amount before January 1st. Your tax-deductible contribution, made at www.CalltoCareCampaign.org will go a long way in allowing New Life to continue to provide these critically needed services. Families in crisis often just need temporary housing in a safe and caring environment in order to get back on their feet, and you can be a part of that. How exactly will a contribution help? Generous contributions in any amount will allow an individual or family to begin a New Life, built on a longterm solution — not a quick fix. Even small donations will help cover costs for food, clean bedding, hygiene

products, and a warm environment during the winter. If the public is interested in learning more about New Life, asking questions, or touring its facilities, there are bi-weekly open house events that consist of a onehour walk and talk presentation. At these open house events, participants will hear from a board member, a successful graduate of our program, and also receive a behind the scenes guided tour. You may visit New Life’s website for more information on attending an open house at www.NewLifeSC.org or call (831) 427-1007 for more information This holiday season, you can also buy your Christmas tree from New Life Community Services and support those in recovery. Come select your top-quality Christmas Tree with the family at this nonprofit event. The lot will be open from Nov. 26th to Dec. 25th at 3020 Thurber Lane, Santa Cruz about 1 block East of Dominican Hospital on the corner of Soquel & Thurber. Hours are Monday through Friday, 10 AM to 8 PM and Saturday and Sunday 9 AM to 8 PM. n

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Meet the Author at Porter Library T he annual Meet the Author series begins at The Porter Memorial Library on January 9, 2013, at 10:30 a.m. with wellknown local author Donna Rankin Love. She will be discussing three of the books she’s written since her 80th birthday. Hear about Donna Love’s experiences including walking over 5,000 miles for peace as described in Donna Rankin Love “Walking for Our Lives,” is certain to be an inspirational experience.

Donna has written short stories most of her life. Her first book, “Tell Me a Story,” started as a Christmas gift for her family. The 42 short stories comprise a memoir. She discovered that memories and short stories are a perfect match, but writing memoirs is less intimidating, ‘cause “you don’t need to start at the beginning.” “To Make the House Complete” chronicles 14 years as Love moves into four houses and a marriage, each needing work. Ranging from two Casa’s in Mexico to a farmhouse in Oregon to a beach cottage in Capitola, plus a 10-year second marriage, she recounts her efforts to make them, and

her life, better. In the end, she’s keeping the beach cottage! Donna Love believes that: “Writing memoir contributes to personal peace, peace within families and in communities.” She will discuss memoir writing, read excerpts from “Walking for Our Lives,” and sign her books. Copies of her books may be purchased at the Porter Memorial Library. The “Meet the Author” programs at The Porter Memorial Library are held on the second Wednesdays in January, February, March and April from 10:30-11:30 a.m. The programs are informal coffee

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

Safety for All Schools in Santa Cruz County On Everyone’s Mind By Santa Cruz County Sherrif’s Deputy April Skalland

very community across the country has been impacted by the recent events at Sandy Hook Elementary School. Santa Cruz County is no different. In light of recent events, there has been an increase in requests of the Sheriff’s Office regarding this topic. Multiple schools in Santa Cruz County are working with the Sheriff’s Office to make the students, facility and parents feel safe while returning to school this week. Deputies are making an increased presence at the different schools throughout the county at different times during the day. Many parents were happy to see the Sheriff’s Vehicles in front of the schools. Over the past decade, the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office has actively been training our personnel for dynamic shooting situations on school campuses.

This primary responder training includes school lock-down procedures, active shooting situations, active scenario’s, updated tactical training, identifying

and communicating with mental health patients and debriefing incidents from all parts of the country. The Community Services Division

maintains ongoing contact with school officials regarding lock down procedures, lock-down training and maintains maps and keys of local schools to utilize in the event of such an incident. In conjunction with local schools and other local law enforcement agencies, the Sheriff’s Office has also coordinated countywide active shooting training and scenarios in order to better prepare for such a situation. The Sheriff’s Office is constantly seeking updated training, tactics and technology regarding active shooter situations. The Sheriff’s Office maintains open lines of communication with our school officials both in deterring criminal events at our local schools as well training school teachers and staff how to react to these types of situations to better protect their students. n

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SOS Seeks Community Leaders

Sanctuary Steward Docent Volunteer Training Program Starts Soon SANTA CRUZ — Save Our Shores (SOS), the leader in ocean awareness, advocacy and action on the Central Coast, announced today that their volunteer training program is starting in February. The renowned Sanctuary Steward Program prepares citizens to become high impact marine educators, community organizers and resident experts on issues affecting the Monterey Bay. Stewards help to educate the greater community on issues such as pollution prevention, marine debris, habitat conservation and marine fisheries. Program participants receive a professional level education from highly renowned marine biologists, scientists and conservationists. In turn, Stewards make a personal pledge of 50 volunteer hours per year to volunteer for Save Our Shores. These highly trained Stewards are poised to take leadership roles in hosting beach clean-ups, making presentations and attending special events. “I had three goals for the summer of 2011. Do something that would benefit my local community, be outdoors as much as possible, and hopefully learn something in the process. The Save Our Shores Sanctuary Steward program allowed me

to achieve all three. The most fulfilling moment for me as a Save Our Shores Steward was on the 4th of July. I was told on numerous occasions how much my efforts were appreciated, and how thankful they were for my being there.” — Curtis Luckado, Sanctuary Steward Class of 2011 In 2012, Save Our Shores volunteers prevented 26,000 lbs of trash from harming our ocean and marine wildlife. They also helped to educate over 23,000 community members on issues affecting the ocean. Imagine what our beaches would look like without Save Our Shores volunteers? Save Our Shores encourages people to join the Sanctuary Steward Docent program and give back to the ocean this New Year. Save Our Shores relies on volunteers to carry out their mission of advocating for the beaches and waters of the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary. The 2013 Sanctuary Steward Docent Program is now forming. Classes will be held every Thursday night from 6:30p.m. to 8:30p.m. from February 21 to April 11. The application deadline is February 7. Community members passionate about the ocean are encouraged to apply. Information and applications can be found online at

saveourshores.org/stewards or by calling Rachel Kippen at Save Our Shores at (831) 462-5660 x3 or email Rachel@saveourshores.org. You can always find us on the web at www.saveourshores.org. n ••• Save Our Shores is the Central Coast leader in caring for the marine environment

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

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

Old Happens!

ld Happens is a solo performance play by David Glover about growing old and finding total acceptance in the process, with pride and dignity for all life in all its forms and dimensions from young to old to finale. Old Happens is a profound statement by writer and actor David Glover that growing old is a process of life that we all go through over time, if we live long enough. How each individual deals with it varies from one to another. David Glover is taking a new approach to growing old, and it’s getting him rave reviews. In his one-man musical comedy show “Old Happens”…Glover shares an uplifting message about “glorifying” advanced age rather than fearing it, reaching his audience through song, humor and conversation. — San Jose Mercury News 11/23/12

Saturday, December 29 • 7:00 p.m.

Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 6401 Freedom Boulevard, Aptos. Donation: $10.00 ••• Written and Performed By David Glover ••• avid Glover made his singing debut at an early age of five at his aunt’s church in Philadelphia. The young Glover broadened his stage experience while in 5th grade in Buffalo, New York, where he performed in a school production of the Broadway musical hit “Oklahoma.” At age 19, Glover moved to the San Francisco Bay Area to attend college to study music. While attending college, Glover performed at various nightclubs around the Bay Area, and performed on the bill with such luminaries as Al Jarreau, Larry Graham and Sly Stone. Glover earned

a B.A. in music and minor in dramatic arts. Through the years, Glover has continued his vocal performances from storefront churches to Carnegie Hall, from the Bay Area and throughout the US. He wrote his first play “Doo Wop” in 1 981, a 50’s Rhythm & Blues Musical that was a popular and critical success, earning him the Bay Area Theatre Critics Circle Award for best original score, and best choreography as awarded to Mari Winsor (founder of Winsor Pilates, Inc.). To date, Glover continues to innovate in the theater. In 2000, Glover kicked off the new millennium with “Relationships,”

David Glover a one-man show about a man’s journey through a series of romantic relationships. In 2003, he created “A Game You’ll Never Win,” an R&B Hip Hop musical, which he performed at the 5th Annual San Francisco Theater Festival. Glover is all about determination and never giving up regardless of appearances and circumstances. n

Soquel Creek Water District Appoints Richard Meyer as New Board Member

n Tuesday, the Soquel Creek Water District’s board of directors unanimously appointed Richard Meyer to fill the vacancy left on the board by Daniel Kriege, who resigned after 39 years of dedicated service. The five

directors who govern the District are elected to four-year terms by voters in the District’s service area. Meyer will serve out the remainder of Kriege’s term through 2014. Meyer’s concern for water supply and climate change, combined

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with his technical and environmental background, led him to apply for the open board seat. An Aptos resident, he spent 25 years working in management for Silicon Valley high-tech companies. In 2008, he started a consulting business helping clients

reduce their carbon footprints. Recently, Meyer served on a technical working group analyzing the potential options for minimizing energy use of desalination facilities. “scwd2 Board” page 24

Richard Meyer

Capitola Self Storage Not just another storage facility By Colleen Hughes

hen I think of a storage facility, I think of cold, dark cement rooms with a metal roll down door and a lock. I’m certain many of you are with me on this one, I think of “Storage Wars.” The storage units filled with boxes of clothes and the occasional “great find.” Walking into the lobby of Capitola Self Storage (the former location of the Santa Cruz County Office of Education), I was greeted by Christine Bowman, the Customer Service Administrator and (self professed) “happy employee.” The lobby was bright and colorful. As a Certified Green Business, the lighting was both natural and artificial. Packaging supplies were neatly displayed and two flat screen monitors showed video surveillance of the (indoor) facility and the layout of the units. One unit number was flashing indicating it was in use. This 60,000 sq ft space that Craig French (voted Capitola Man of The Year in

2011) decided to lease, came with a plan to create a self-storage facility like no other.

Craig’s vision was not just storage, but a place where business brings community together and tells the story of Capitola’s history. Capitola Self Storage participates in community events and non-profit fundraisers. They sponsor the Begonia Festival and the Annual Sand Castle Building Contest. There are two donation containers in the lobby, one for the SPCA and the other Toys for Tots. Capitola Self Storage is also an E-waste drop-off site. The work with The Capitola Police Department who uses the facility for K-9 training. When the Capitola Village flooded in 2011, Capitola Self Storage donated storage units for the antiques, photos, and artifacts of the History Museum. As Manager Joshua Nathan took me on a tour, I was amazed that this storage facility really was a History Museum. Capitola street name signs hung from the ceilings and the walls of this two-tier

Back Row: Assistant Manager Ashley and Facility Manager Joshua Nathan. Front Row: “Jack” facility was The Capitola Historical Exhibit on display. The Museum photos date back to the 1800’s and Capitola Self Storage is happy to provide public tours. Joshua said, “The majority of the business we get is drive-by, internet or referrals. Many of the realtors refer business to us.” He went on to say, “many of the local businesses store their inventory here with us so we allow them 24/7 access. Capitola Self Storage is all about customer service. One of my favorite “clients” is Billy the Boxer.” Yes, they are dog friendly. “We are also a Co-Star location for U-Haul. People call to talk about storage and are pleased to find that we also have the U-Hauls to get their property here. We offer a $40 credit on the storage space with the rental of a U-Haul.” Christine added, “People are always surprised at our reasonable prices” (a fact that YELP comments confirmed with its 5 STAR ratings. Unite sizes range from 4X5 –25X20 and each is individually alarmed. For more information, check out their website @ www.capitolaselfstorage.com. n ••• Capitola Self Storage is located at 809 Bay Ave. Suite H in Capitola. Tel # (831) 465-0600. Gate hours of operation are: 6 a.m. – 10 p.m. 7 days a week. Office hours are Mon-Sat 9 a.m. 6 p.m. and Sundays 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

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Former Carmel Developer Sentenced

O’Meara to Spend 78 Months in Prison for $16 Million Golf Course Investment Fraud Scheme SAN JOSE — A former Carmel real estate developer was sentenced to 78 months (6 1/2 years) in prison for wire fraud and money laundering arising out of his golf course investment fraud scheme in which he defrauded more than 50 victims of more than $16 million, U.S. Attorney Melinda Haag announced. Thomas Joseph O’Meara, III, 66, formerly a Carmel resident now living in Palm Desert, CaliThomas O’Meara, III fornia, pled guilty on July 25, 2012, to wire fraud, and money laundering. O’Meara admitted in his plea agreement that he carried out an investment fraud scheme from 2004 to 2007 that involved 50 or more victims. O’Meara recruited individuals to invest more than $16 million in an 18-hole golf course and gated housing development in Fresno, Cal-

ifornia, that he named the Running Horse development. The Running Horse Development ultimately failed, investors lost Golf and Country Club. O’Meara retained professional golfer millions, no PGA Tour golf event took Jack Nicklaus’s firm, Nicklaus Design, to place, and the 450 Fresno-area acres on which the golf course design the Running and gated comHorse golf course O’Meara admitted in munity were to have and convinced the PGA Tour to publihis plea agreement been located remain undeveloped. cally schedule a PGA that he carried out largely Evidence at senTour event to be an investment fraud tencing showed that called the Running fraud Horse Golf Champischeme from 2004 to O’Meara’s caused some of his onship with a purse 2007 that involved 50 or investors to lose of $4,500,000 for more victims. their homes, their October 22-28, 2007 children’s college at the golf course. O’Meara admitted in the plea agreement education funds, and their chance at that in an effort to recruit investors retirement. O’Meara’s sentence was handed and secure money for the planned golf course, he lied about Nicklaus Design’s down by U.S. District Court Judge Lucy and the PGA Tour’s confidence in the H. Koh, who ordered O’Meara remanded into custody immediately after sentencing. development. O’Meara also lied to investors about O’Meara has been on home detention the progress and financial condition of the with electronic monitoring, secured by a

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bond, since his arrest in Palm Desert on August 3, 2010. Judge Koh also sentenced the defendant to a three-year period of supervised release and ordered a hearing on restitution to take place on February 6, 2013. The prosecution is the result of a multi-year investigation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Internal Revenue Service. The United States Attorney’s Office recognizes the substantial and valuable assistance of the Monterey County District Attorney’s Office in this matter. n

Supporting Traditional and Visual Artists

Creative Work Fund Announces Their Grants Process For The Next Year

he San Francisco based Creative Work Fund (CWF) invites artists and nonprofit organizations to apply for grants for collaborative projects featuring traditional or visual artists. Letters of inquiry are due by Friday, March 1, 2013 at 5:00 p.m. Up to $650,000 will be available for grants that may range in size from $10,000 to $40,000. To assist individuals and organizations interested in applying, CWF will host and co-host a series of seminars and webinars in December, January, and February.

The CWF grant program emphasizes the creation of new work-not distribution or productions of work already developed. To be eligible to apply, the principal collaborating artists and organizations must live or be located in the Northern California counties of Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Monterey, Napa, San Benito, San Francisco, San Joaquin, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Solano, Sonoma, or Stanislaus; and

have been there for at least two years. Artists and organizations should plan projects and prepare their letters of inquiry together. Letters of inquiry are due by Friday, March 1, 2013. By May 3, 2013, The Creative Work Fund will invite approximately 55 detailed proposals from among those who have submitted letters. Completed applications (from those who are invited) are due July 19, 2013. The grant

awards will be announced October 11, 2013. Grants are highly competitive and recommended to CWF by committees of accomplished panelists. The CWF offers several optional seminars and webinars for potential applicants. While these are not required, they are highly recommended, especially if the applicant is not familiar with the Fund. To attend a seminar, you may reserve a space at www.creativeworkfund.org/seminars. html (preferred method), or by calling 415402-2794. n

Over 2,000 Illegally Possessed Firearms Seized in California Throughout 2012 SACRAMENTO — Attorney General Kamala D. Harris today announced 2,000 firearms were seized from individuals legally barred from possessing them, including persons determined to be mentally unstable and those with active restraining orders. “California has clear laws determining who can possess firearms based on their threat to public safety,” said Harris. “Enforcing those laws is crucial because we have seen the terrible tragedies that occur when guns are in the wrong hands. This program is an important part of our law enforcement work and I thank all of the agents who work so hard every day to keep our communities safe.” From January 1 to November 30, 2012, Department of Justice agents used the Armed Prohibited Persons System (APPS) database to identify individuals prohibited from owning guns, including convicted felons, individuals with active restraining orders, and those determined to be mentally

unstable. In total, DOJ agents seized 2,033 firearms, 117,000 rounds of ammunition, and 11,072 illegal high capacity magazines.

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

hibited because of mental health issues and the second focused on people with legally registered assault weapons that were later prohibited from owning them. Senate Bill 819 passed in June 2011 and became law on January 1, 2012. This Harris sponsored legislation increased funding for the Department of Justice’s APPS program using existing regulatory fees collected by gun dealers. The APPS database cross-references five databases to find people who legally purchased handguns and registered assault weapons since 1996 with people who are prohibited from owning or possessing firearms. The database was completed in November 2006, and the first statewide sweep was conducted in 2007. California is the first and only state in the nation to establish an automated system for tracking handgun and assault weapon owners who might fall into a prohibited status. n

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What Kids Learn From Chores

Proof That Suffering — And Help Around The House — Builds Character By Dr. James G. Wellborn

ike so many parental expectations and requirements, getting your kid in the habit of doing chores will help prepare them for the real world – if you can ever get them to move out. Here are some of the benefits kids derive from assigned chores: Responsibility – When you make a mess

YOU are obligated to clean it up. The most straightforward reason your kid needs to do chores is to drive the point home that he is responsible for his actions in the world (and the messes he makes). Personal Obligation – When you live with other people, you’re obliged to contribute to the general upkeep of

common living areas. Chores help your kid learn to pull her own weight when it comes to keeping shared spaces clean (so she doesn’t end up moving back home because even her friends consider her a slob). Organization and Prioritizing – Chores are unpleasant for most kids. Unfortunately, life is filled with unpleasant but necessary tasks. Chores provide the chance for your kid to practice making time for necessary evils like routine maintenance in their schedule of otherwise fun or meaningful activities. This helps them learn how to plan, organize, prioritize and suffer. Sensitivity for others – It isn’t crucial that things be straightened or cleaned. Exposure to germs and disease can help build the immune system (if it doesn’t kill you first). But, there are some things you do because it is important to someone else (like, say, a spouse or the health department). Chores provide your kids with a clear message that the world doesn’t revolve around them and they need to take others’ feelings and sensibilities into consideration. Pride in a job well done – It is important to take pride in even the most insignificant tasks. Chores help your kids learn that every task, however base, is an opportunity to work their hardest and do their best. (The expression on their face when you feed them this line is priceless.)

“scwd2 Board” from page 20 Meyer joins the District’s board at a critical time. Currently, the District relies solely on underground aquifers to provide water to its customers. The aquifers are in a state of overdraft; meaning water is pumped out faster than it is replenished. In fact, the amount of water being pumped from the aquifers needs to be reduced 35% for 20 years to allow water levels to recover and prevent seawater intrusion from contaminating the water supply. The District is seeking 24 / January 2013 / Capitola Soquel Times www.tpgonlinedaily.com

Self-sufficiency – Handling your chores means that you have control of your environment and are not dependent on others. This builds confidence that is important once they strike out on their own and become a responsible adult. Like so many time-honored parental expectations, household chores have a value more significant than the practical issue of household maintenance. That said, what is the most important reason kids should do chores?  Because you said so, of course. n ••• Dr. James G. Wellborn is a clinical psychologist with a private practice in Brentwood, Tenn., focusing on adolescents and families. He is the author of the book Raising Teens in the 21st Century. His website is: www.DrJamesWellborn.com.

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

Beware of ATM skimming devices S anta Cruz District Attorney, Bob Lee, warns county residents to be aware of ATM skimming devices. Reports from across the state indicate that ATM skimming is a growing crime. Theft of bank funds and customer pin numbers are resulting in losses to consumers. Cases reported by Attorney General, Kamala D. Harris’s eCrime unit in June, 2012 involved the “skimming” of credit card information of Chase Bank customers throughout the state. In two cases from San Luis Obispo County, the defendants replaced the card readers at Chase Bank ATM machines along with micro cameras that captured the customers’ Pin numbers. Five defendants were convicted of the crimes in San Luis Obispo County that included grand theft, computer access fraud, identity theft, second-degree burglary and forgery of access cards. One of the defendants had withdrawn approximately $220,000 from 300 Chase Bank customers in Santa Clara, Marin, Fresno, and San Luis Obispo counties.

“Scoreboard” from page 12 Soquel 58 – San Benito 41 Soquel Scoring: Madison Rocha 18; Keahna Clark 9; Tyler Stewart 9; Alli Walters 5; Tori McBride 4; Zulieca Rodriguez 3; Sarah Bargetto 2 Pinewood 51 – Soquel 49 Soquel Scoring: Madison Rocha 17; Natalie Diaz 10; Keahna Clark 8; Tyler Stewart 8; Tori McBride 6 Soquel 37 – North Salinas 31 Soquel Scoring: Madison Rocha 12; Tyler Stewart 9; Natalie Diaz 8; Zulieca Rodriguez 4; Tori McBride 2; Keahna Clark 2 Harbor Season Record: 4-7 Harbor 55 – Greenfield 44 Harbor Scoring: Catherine Weeks 19 pts, 4 steals; Shannon Postle 14, 23 rebounds, 10 blocks; Danielle Grant 10 pts, 3 steals, 3 assists; Nicole Yeager 5; Hannah Moore 4; Rachel Reinsma 2; Carly Christiansen 1 Pacific Grove 37 – Harbor 33 Alisal Invitational Harbor Scoring: Shannon Postle 17 pts, 18 rebounds; Catherine Weeks 7; Marisa Magallon 4; Danielle Grant 3; Nicole Yeager 2 Harbor 44 – Gilroy 41 Harbor Scoring: Shannon Postle 21 pts, 29 rebounds; Marisa Magallon 9 pts, 5 rebounds; Danielle Grant 7; Nicole Yeager 4 pts, 4 steals; Catherine Weeks 3; Carly

The Santa Cruz County District Attorney’s office offers these tips: • Know the appearance of the ATM machine at banks, stand alone ATM machines and card readers at gas pumps. • Does anything look out of the ordinary? • Does the mechanism seem bulky and/ or flimsy? • Check the front of the card reader for unusual scratches or adhesive residue. • Avoid late night and early morning hours. • Check your banking statements regularly. Contact your bank immediately if there are any unauthorized withdrawals. Consumers may contact Santa Cruz District Attorney’s, Consumer Affairs Office at 454-2050 with any questions. n ••• Above Right: Know the difference between an ATM with a skimming device (right) and an ATM without one.

2012 in Review

Christiansen; Hannah Christiansen; Erin Gudger; Jocylen Ramirez

Boys Soccer

Harbor Season Record 1-4-1 Harbor 4 – San Jose 2 Harbor Scoring: Max Ehle 2 goals; Ricky Olivera goal; Brian Castillo goal – Harbor Goalkeepers: Efram Serna 3 saves; Nathan Pisciotta 3 saves

Girls Soccer

Harbor Season Record: 2-3-2, SCCAL 1-0-1 Harbor 6 – San Lorenzo Valley 0 Harbor Scoring: Erin Wood (Jillian Aban) 8:00; Kaitlin Delucchi (Jesse Tobon) 12:00; K Delucchi (Molly Brown) 35:00; M. Brown (K. Delucchi); K Delucchi 56:00; K Delucchi 88:00; Goalkeeper Rachel Lapp (80:00) 2 saves Harbor 0 – Scotts Valley 0 Harbor Goalkeepers: Rachel Lapp (40:00) 4 saves; Liana Beld (40:00) 2 saves Soquel Season Record: 5-1-0 Soquel 2 – Homestead 1 Soquel Scoring: Anniken Cowell 1 goal, 1 assist; Holly Tousseau 1; Chloe Davis 1 assist Soquel 3 – Notre Dame-Salinas 0 Soquel Scoring: Kendra Bonsall (30:00); Bonsall (Chris Foster) (44:00); Holly Tousseau (Anniken Cowell) – Goalkeepers: Xiamara Delgado (40:00) 2 saves; Syndney Rastatter (40:00) 3 saves n

ACROSS

1. Come from an egg 6. Bad-mouth 9. Cargo 13. Gem state 14. Make a choice 15. Move sideways 16. Chocolate substitute 17. Wade’s opponent 18. *”The _____” moved to Chicago from NYC 19. *GOP’s 2012 choice 21. *Deceased singing legend 23. Pock mark disease 24. Boris Godunov, e.g. 25. Chicken order 28. Vegetative prickle 30. Speed of play, pl.

35. Like decorated cake 37. Luau souvenirs 39. Third rock from the sun 40. Laughing on the inside, in a chatroom 41. Small drum 43. Memorization method 44. Full of pep 46. Russian parliament 47. Farmer’s purchase 48. Auteur’s art 50. Peacock’s pride 52. *Ann to Mitt 53. “Anything ___?” 55. Excessively 57. *PSY’s style 61. Bronx Bomber 64. Whippet or Basset, e.g. 65. Bard’s before 67. Lifeboat support 69. Elephant trainer’s goad

20. Jump for joy 22. Pillbox or tricorne, e.g. 24. Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, e.g. 25. Whitman’s dooryard bloomer 26. A threat to food safety Down 27. “___ __ on the ground 1. Wino’s sound? floor” 2. Month of Purim 29. Part of ROM 31. *”Curiosity” landing 3. Tropical tuber 4. Bite site 5. Rub elbows 32. Preface 6. Nemo’s forgetful 33. Weasel’s aquatic friend cousin 7. *Facebook’s big move 34. Outbuildings 8. Seethes 36. *Felix Baumgartner’s 9. Dryer fire hazard space ____ 10. Scandinavian war god 38. “Brave New World” 11. Burn soother drug 12. Refuse to accept 42. Indian side dish of 15. Evening party yogurt and cucumbers 70. Summer mo. 71. “Lohengrin,” e.g. 72. In a golfer’s pocket 73. Registration, for short 74. One born to Japanese immigrants

45. Corrects or edits 49. Chicken _ __ king 51. *Where many struck gold 54. _____ campaign 56. Giraffe-like African animal 57. Steps to the river 58. First rate 59. Heat in a microwave 60. African migrators 61. Safecracker 62. December 24 and 31, e.g. 63. Michael Collins’s country 66. Parisian way 68. Chi precursor © Statepoint Media

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

A Hal Challis Investigation By Garry Disher Soho. $25 (Rating-Very Good) he sixth installment of this Australian crime series featuring Inspector Hal Challis of the Mornington Peninsula Police is as carefully plotted and gripping as its predecessors. With the department dealing with budget cuts and being understaffed, the last thing Challis needs is a mini-crime wave. Of course, that’s just what is dealing w i t h , though, in this novel. T h e m o s t serious of the cases placed on the inspector’s plate is a situation involving a serial rapist who, dressed as a police officer, is terrorizing the peninsula. Then there’s the elusive female cat burglar spreading angst as she helps herself to the valuables of the wealthier folks in the area. Finally, a band of hooligans stage a series of frightening home invasions that are upsetting the local citizens and creating more problems for the overworked authorities. With problems within the department as well as out on the streets, Challis is going to be hard pressed to calm the volatile situation and regain the confidence of the beleaguered citizens of Waterloo. If you enjoy mysteries with a foreign flavor, this award winning Australian author’s crime series will not only provide plenty of entertainment but also provide an armchair tour of his native land.

The Intercept: A Jeremy Fisk Novel

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

A detective assigned to the NYPD Intelligence Division of the Joint Terrorism Task Force, Jeremy Fisk is charged with diffusing threats before they make international headlines. It is just days before the July Fourth holiday and the dedication of One World Trade center at Ground Zero. On a flight over the Atlantic, five passengers and a flight attendant foil a hijacking and are immediately dubbed heroes. While the public celebrates the foiling of what appears to be another terrorist plot, Fisk takes a more critical look at the situation. This may have been a clever diversion so that other passengers on the flight could slip into the country amid the chaos. Of course he’s right! Now he and his partner, Krina Gersten, have to find the real threat. With the clock ticking down to the dedication ceremonies that will focus the world’s attention once again on Ground Zero, can this anti-terrorist duo avert another shattering catastrophe in New York City? This deadly chess game with its evenly matched opponents will have the reader on edge and so caught up in the story that he’ll lose all sense of time. This is what good fiction is all about!

Invisible Murder: A Nina Borg Novel

By Lene Kaaberbol and Agnete Friis Soho. $25 (Rating-Very Good) f you’re a fan of Nordic noir and read “The Boy in the Suitcase,” you’ll want to read this latest novel by this talented Danish duo. In a deserted Soviet military hospital in Hungary, two gypsy boys search for odds and ends they can sell for a little money. When they stumble upon something that has value far beyond what they could ever imagine, the two youngsters set off a chain of events that will have serious repercussions.

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Thousands of miles away in Copenhagen, Denmark, Red Cross nurse Nina Borg visits a band of Hungarian gypsies suffering from a strange i l l n e s s . Placing her own life on the line, Nina wants to find out what is making these people so sick. What she stumbles into is a predicament that has exceedingly dire ramifications and places many people at risk. Their first novel was praised as a “frightening and tautly told story” and said to pack “an almighty punch.” Rest assured, this sequel is just as good, if not better!

Notorious Nineteen:

A Stephanie Plum Novel By Janet Evanovich Bantam. $28 (Rating-Good) o stranger to mystery lovers, Janet Evanovich has written nearly thirty novels and most of them have landed on the best seller lists. Jersey girl and bounty hunter Stephanie Plum is back in this new release and she’s landed an assignment that could help pay a few outstanding bills. The only problem is the person she’s trying to find has totally vanished. Geoffrey Cubbin is c h a r g e d with embezzling a lot of money from one of Trenton’s premier assisted-living homes. But while the con man is in the hospital for an emergency appendectomy, he somehow mysteriously disappears. With no one volunteering any information, Stephanie sends in her grand-

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

Talking to the Dead

By Harry Bingham Delacorte. $26 (Rating-Very Good) elsh Detective Constable Fiona Griffiths has earned a reputation as being one of the quirkier members of the Cardiff police force. Not only is she a little too intense for the liking of her peers, but the rookie cop often ignores protocol and relies too much on her intuition works a case also. W h e n a young w o m a n , apparently into drugs and prostitution, and her six year old daughter are discovered dead, it seems to be the retelling of an all too common tale of a misspent life leading to tragedy. The case takes an unexpected turn, though, when the credit card of a very wealthy business- man is found at the crime scene. More of a surprise is that fact that the steel tycoon has been dead for a while. Assigned to the investigative team, Fiona is charged with following the credit card trail and where it leads her is an eye-opener. Not only are some of the seaside community’s secrets about to be exposed, but the detective’s own past will also be a factor in this case’s final outcome. This novel marks the American debut of Harry Bingham who has already received much acclaim in his native Great Britain. The Oxfordshire resident is already on work on a second adventure featuring his intriguing heroine. n

Be “Neo” – Swallow the Red Pill

f you’re exhausted by being connected 24/7, this message is for you. If worried you’ll be seen as a slacker if you don’t answer every email within 14 minutes, this message is for you. If you’re tweeting, liking and pinning multiple times a day because you don’t want to miss anything, then my message is definitely for you. (If someone hands you this column, thank him or her, then read it, even if you have to multi-task to get it done. They care about you.) My message: Who you are being when you connect matters more than being connected 24/7. Red or Blue Pill? emember the movie The Matrix? (1999). Computer programmer, alias “Neo,” doubles as a hacker driven to learn the meaning of the “Matrix.” Neo meets Morpheus, chooses to take the red (not blue) pill and wakes up in a liquid-filled vessel as part of the human battery making electricity for the machines that are generating the “matrix” that humans live in and think is real. Neo joins the rebellion against the machines; dodges bullets by altering time; is killed by Agent Smith (hum…) and brought back to life by Trinity’s kiss. Neo, the “One” as proclaimed by the Oracle, phones the Machines to say he will show humans “a world where anything’s possible”, not just what the matrix allows. Steps out of the phone booth and flies into the sky. End the movie and begin the audience being plugged into the matrix’s matrix, i.e., the sequels. (“Resistance is futile.” Sorry, mixing my movie metaphors.) Which pill would you swallow? he choice -- and it is a choice -- is between the blissful ignorance of illusion (blue) and embracing the sometimes painful truth of reality (red). Which world will help you lead your team? Contribute to your family? Which reality will support achieving your commitments that really matter, the ones worth pursuing regardless of the outcome? Recently, I spoke at SIPACON 2012: Always On, Always Connected – New

Era of Connectivity. My communication workshop was entitled: As technology advances, so must your leadership & communication skills. The attendees were investors, programmers, hardware and software designers, makers of video games, entrepreneurs, inventors of augmented reality and making texting possible for the illiterate. They spoke of terabytes, zettabytes (Google it, I had to) and how 72 hours of media is being uploaded to the Internet every minute. Yes, I was addressing the matrix-makers themselves. As committed and dedicated as they are to building the matrix with their genius that lets us connect to each other around the world, under the sea and over the stars, they readily admitted that their technical expertise doesn’t help them when it comes to dealing with people. While they could create a mobile device that sends your medical history to the ER before you arrive in the ambulance, they did not have a technology that helped them resolve team conflict, grumpy bosses or figuring out the next step in their career. We talked about how different communication preferences required different approaches if a solid connection was to be made. For example, People with a “commanding” style of

decision making (I’ll make the decision now!) prefer to hear the bottom line first, then the details. People with the “commanding” style can steamroller the “collaborative” people, negating their valuable insights. (“Let’s gather different views to make

the best decision.”) After my presentation, a man waited for the crowd around me to clear. “I’m more objective and opposite of your outgoing, so it’s not easy for me to talk to you because you’re pretty energetic. But, here’s my question. Do I have to be all these styles? I’m an entrepreneur and have to get along with lots of different people. How do I do that?” Being “the One” n that moment, it was clear to me he’d taken the red pill. Maybe he had to swallow a handful because the crowd didn’t clear for a good 20 minutes. He was willing to be vulnerable with someone he didn’t know, and worse, someone who didn’t exhibit his preferred style. He didn’t let his preference, which includes being guarded and holding back stop him. His courage demonstrated the power of choosing to risk stepping out of our comfort zone. In that moment, he was Neo, “the One,” who stands outside the matrix (even though

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tensions in the body along the spine. Discover this unique form of Hatha yoga that deeply relaxes, quiets the mind, reduces pain, accelerates injury recovery, and Gluten-Free Healthy Cooking promotes better over all health. For more information, visit www. Class – 6 Week Series 6 pm – 8:30 pm. Cost: $200. New aptosyoga.org, or call (831) Leaf Community Markets, 1101 688-1019 Fair Ave., Santa Cruz. oin Chef Lauren Hoover-West First Mondays for a 6-week, hands-on cooking Great Decisions Lecture Series class beginning Tuesday, Jan. 8 and running every Tuesday for six 7:00pm-8:30pm, Episcopal weeks (ending Feb. 19). The class Church of St. John the Baptist, 125 Canterbury Dr. Aptos features super delicious glutenecture series on “Great Decifree, dairy-free and low glycemic sions”, put out by The Foreign index foods that are also high in Policy Association. Lectures led protein and fiber. Look and feel fantastic without feeling deprived! by Dr. Laina Farhat-Holzman, Make quick, easy, gourmet meals sponsored by Santa Cruz Branch, at home that have fewer calories American Association of University Women (AAUW). than restaurant food. All three meals of the day will be covered For more information, call Lois plus snacks, beverages, and Holcomb (831) 688-0541. dessert. Learn cooking techniques, and get menu planning and shopping tips during a short store Second and Fourth Mondays First and Third Wednesdays tour. In addition, Naturopathic Doctor Brad West will inform Alzheimers Support Groups you further about fats and other nutrition topics. Bring questions. Monday: 2:00 - 3:30pm Preregistration required. Register Wednesday: 5:30 – 7:00pm Conference Room at Elena Baskin/ at www.newleaf.com or call Live Oak Senior Center, 1777-A 831.426.1306 x 0. Capitola Rd, Santa Cruz acilitated by Jill Ginghofer, this Nar-Anon group is for caregivers and hat is co-dependency? What family members of people with is enabling? What is this Alzheimers. insanity? Am I the only one who feels this way? Join Nar-Anon, a world wide fellowship of relatives Tuesdays and friends of addicts who have Women Care Drop in Cancer been affected by someone else’s Support addiction. Three meetings are rop in Support Group is a now being held in Santa Cruz gathering for women with all County, on Sundays, Tuesdays, types of cancer. We offer support and Fridays. for women through all stages from For a meeting near you call (888) diagnoses through treatment. 374-1164 or email For more information or to regsaveyoursanity@aol.com ister call (831) 457-2273 Visit http://nar-anon.org/NarAnon/California.html for more Drop in Grief Support information. 6:00pm at Aegis, 125 Heather

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Avenue room 206, Santa Cruz. he orientation is designed to review the child welfare system and to give you a chance to have 6:30pm at the Santa Cruz SPCA, your question answered by child welfare staff. 2685 Chanticleer Ave., Santa Cruz (cross street is Soquel Ave.). To register to one of the meetings and for directions, please call 454-4024. First Tuesdays and

Tail Wagging World of Dog Ownership

Third Wednesdays each month

Orientations to Become Advocates for Children

North County, 5:30-7p.m., first Tuesday of month (for location details contact Danielle at 7612956 X102) South County, 5:30-7 p.m., third Wednesday of the month at the CASA Office, 813 Freedom Blvd. Watsonville ASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) of Santa Cruz County needs your help. Volunteer 3-5 hours per week to provide support, guidance, and a powerful voice in court for children who have been removed from their homes because of abuse or neglect. Everyone welcome, men and bilingual folks especially encouraged. To RSVP call 761-2956 Ext. 102, or email Danielle@casaofsantacruz.org

Second Tuesdays each month

PFLAG

Terrace, Aptos oin other adults who are egistration for the spring grieving the death of a friend or family member. Learn helpful season is now open. Recretools for coping: Share stories ational baseball league for 13-14 year olds and under with games at and receive support from people the Polo Grounds in Aptos. Regis- who care. No registration required, please tration deadline is January 23. call (831) 430-3000 Player registration packets

Mid-County Pony Baseball

First Tuesdays each month

Ocean Gate Zen Center

Free Job Seek Workshop!

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

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

Wednesdays

Toastmasters: Speak for Success

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

7:00pm. 920 41st Ave. Suite B, Santa Cruz (next to Family Cycling Center) lease join us on Tues. evenings at 7pm for two 30 min. periods Overeaters Anonymous of sitting meditation with a 10 min 6:30-7:30pm at Teach by the Mondays thru Fridays walking meditation in between, Beach #50 Rancho Del Mar, Svaroopa® Yoga Classes followed by tea and discussion. Aptos See website for times, Deerpark Zazen instruction 6:30pm first For more information, call (831) Shopping Center, 783 Rio Del Tues. of each month. Morning 429-7906 Mar Blvd. Aptos meditation schedule Tues. & es, you can do yoga! With the Thurs. 6:45am & Sat. 8:30am folsupport of blankets, beginning lowed by “Come As You Are Zen.” First Wednesday each month students relax into easy poses Child Welfare Review Visit oceangatezen.org for more designed to release to deepest 6:00pm- 9:00pm 1400 Emeline info. 28 / January 2013 / Capitola Soquel Times www.tpgonlinedaily.com

Ongoing Events

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peakers helping speakers get gigs. Call (831) 332-8221 for more information.

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

Church Bible Study/Worship

9:45am: Bible Study; 11:00: Worship, First Baptist Church 7565 Sunset Way, Aptos Clutterers Anonymous ooking for a church? Come 5:30-6:45 Sutter Maternity & worship with us! Surgical Center, 2900 Chanticleer Ave, Soquel Dr. Santa Cruz. Coastal Professionals ired of Clutter? Stuff piling 8:00am to 9:30am at Aptos up? Support is available. CLA History Museum, Old Dominion meeting every Friday. Court, Aptos. For more info call 426-1868 earn tips and make connecFREE tions. Local professionals Thursday January 10 meet weekly to focus on business building and collaboration. Wellness Lecture: Dietary Tips Saturdays Interested business owners, inde- Aptos Certified Farmers Market & Chronic Disease Prevention pendent professionals and guests 8:00 -12:00pm at Cabrillo College, 6 pm – 7:30 pm., Free. New Leaf welcome. Community Markets, 1101 Fair For more information: 621-1153, Aptos. he Aptos Market, with over 80 Ave., Santa Cruz. www.CoastalProfessionals.net vendors, is open year round, ravel with Nutritional Conwith the best selections of fresh sultant Sandi Rechenmacher Second and Fourth Wednesdays fruits and vegetables, plants, through a Natural Landscape seedlings, flowers, local honey, and learn nature’s uncanny ways Freedom Forum Presents: fresh eggs, fresh fish, artisan baked of preventing chronic disease Constitution Classes goods and gourmet foods. In (obesity, diabetes, cancer, heart 7:00pm, Quaker Friends Meeting addition, family activities, music, disease.) The body is a rich House, 225 Rooney St. Santa cooking demos by professional resource of essential nutrients Cruz chefs, gardening workshops, (omega-3s), protective phytonuFor more information, visit seasonal fairs and events are a part trients, and vital anti-oxidants. www.meetup.com/santacruzof the market. Understand the natural basics of freedom-forum/ how to reduce inflammation and blood pressure, cholesterol Scotts Valley Farmer’s Market keep levels, and PSA numbers low. Thursdays 9a.m.-1p.m. SV Community PLUS, you will discover how to Capitola-Aptos Rotary Club Center, eat more and weigh less! 360 Kings Village Drive Meeting Preregistration required. Register www.santacruzfarmersmarket.org at www.newleaf.com or call 12-1:30 p.m. at Seascape Golf Course. 831.426.1306 x 0. Contact Doug at 831- 724-9192 Come As You Are Zen or e-mail dnakashima@razzolink. 9-10:30 am, Ocean Gate Zendo, Wednesday January 16 com for more information. 920 41st Ave. Suite B, Santa Wellness Lecture: The Untold Cruz (next to Family Cycling Center) Story of Gluten Overeaters Anonymous ome as you are Zen focuses 6 pm – 7:30 pm., Free. New Leaf 1:00-2:00pm, Louden Nelson on Buddhist practices that Community Markets, 1101 Fair Community Center, Rm. 5 301 enhance our daily lives. This will Ave., Santa Cruz. Center St. Santa Cruz be an informal talk with time for oin Nutritionist and author For more information, call (831) discussion. Free — donations Rebecca Rovay-Hazelton to learn 429-7906 accepted. about precautions to take with Visit oceangatezen.org for more eating a gluten-free diet, complicaSecond Thursdays each month info. tions with traditional methods for testing, and the best option Veterans of Foreign Wars available today. You will also gain 6:30 pm, 2259 7th Ave. Santa Santa Cruz Bingo tips for meal planning, and an Cruz 4:00pm, 707 Fair Ave. Santa action plan for reducing systemic ommander Ronals Petty leads Cruz inflammation caused by gluten the meetings. anta Cruz Bingo supports sensitivity or Celiac disease. For more information, call (831) local charity. All games have a 475-9804 minimum of a $150 prize, smaller Preregistration required. Register at www.newleaf.com or call crowds mean you have better 831.426.1306 x 0. odds. Second and Fourth Thursdays For more information, visit www. Cabrillo Host Lions Club santacruzbingo.com or email 7:00pm at the Cabrillo Cominfo@santacruzbingo.com. You munity Center, Aptos Village can also call (831) 427-1007 and Park, 100 Aptos Creek Rd. ublic is invited to all programs. press 4. Contact President Jess Allen 831-684-2721 or Past President Sundays Barbara Chamberlain at 831Over-Eaters Anonymous 688-3356 for meeting/dinner reservations or information or visit 9:00am-10:15am, Sutter Maternity and Surgery Center, www.cabrillohostlions.org. 2900 Chanticleer Ave. Sc. A is a 12-step support group Third Thursday each month for those who wish to stop Pacific Speakers Association eating compulsively. All are 7:00pm, Firehouse on Soquel Dr. welcome. Free childcare with advance Aptos

Fridays

Dated Events

Thursday January 17

Lecture and Demo: Cooking with Herbs & Spices

6 pm – 8 pm. $25. New Leaf Community Markets, 1101 Fair Ave., Santa Cruz. uring the coldest months, herbs and spices warm the heart and hearth. Join Chef Zachary Mazi and find out what the body needs to thrive in times of reduced light and heat, and how to use herbs and foods to counter the effects of a draining season. Food is medicine in the deep cold of winter. Chef Mazi will bring the heat back to your kitchen! Listen, learn, and enjoy samples. Preregistration required. Register at www.newleaf.com or call 831.426.1306 x 0.

Wednesday January 23 Lecture: Winter Wellness and Immunity

6 pm – 7:30 pm. $20. New Leaf Community Markets, 1101 Fair Ave., Santa Cruz. oin Corey Miller, Licensed Acupuncturist and Herbalist, for an informative session on how to stay healthy through these cold winter months. Learn how to eat for warmth, and select the right remedies for cold care and vitamins for sustained health. Registration includes a take-home wellness kit to get you started on a path to optimal health this year. Preregistration required. Register at www.newleaf.com or call 831.426.1306 x0.

CHADD ADHD Meeting hosted by Lynda Meeder

6:30-8:00pm, Mar Vista Elementary School, 6860 Soquel Dr. oga and how its practice can help children with ADHD, even children, will be the topic of discussion when the Santa Cruz CHADD ADHD Support Group hosts Lynda Meeder, Director of Children’s Yoga at Luma Yoga and Family Center. Come wearing comfortable clothes for a yoga demonstration following the presentation. For more information, contact Judy Brenis at jbbrenis@comcast. net or call (831) 684-0590.

Thursday January 31 Open House / Science Fair

6 - 8 p.m., Aptos Academy, 1940 Bonita Dr. eet our wonderful teachers, tour our facility, and browse through the Science Fair while finding out how our school could be just what you’ve been looking for! Call 688-1080 for more information, or to set up a tour at a more convenient time. www. aptosacademy.org n

Your January Horoscope

Arts & Entertainment

Announcements

Tuesdays and Weekends

Live Music on the Esplanade

Paradise Beach Grille 215 Esplanade, Capitola. ive music weekends and Annual BATA Fashion Show at acoustic guitar Tuesdays. Watsonville High needs donations! For schedule and more inforhe Business and Technology Academy of Watsonville High mation: (831) 476-4900 Or visit School will be hosting their annual paradisebeachgrille.com fashion show. They are looking Wednesdays for local boutiques and clothing stores to donate or lend clothes for Peninsula Banjo Band their show. 7:00 - 8:30 p.m., Harry’s Hofbrau, If you are interested in partici390 Saratoga Ave, San Jose pating, contact Barbara Castro at orty-seven years of performing castro_barbara@hotmail.com, or in the Bay Area, over 250 by calling (831) 239-7258. popular tunes. Come see our band for Free in Sunnyvale Every Wednesday. No cover. Contact Lee McLaughlin, Booking Agent, at 408-993-BAND (2263) for information about booking the band for Non-profit events (donaTuesdays tions are tax deductible). BINGO www.PeninsulaBanjoBand.org 6:30 p.m. Santa Cruz Elks Lodge, 150 Jewell St. Last Thursdays each month osted by Soquel Sports Monthly Argentine Tango at Star Foundation. Buy-In $25. Also, we have a special BINGO, Bene Italian/Argentine Restarante celebrating our 2nd anniversary, 4:30pm-9:30pm, Star Bene on Sept. 28 at 6:30. Buy-in only Italian/Argentene Restarante, $15. 21245 East Cliff Dr. www.soquelsports.com his is a night for true “Social Tango.” Order a wonderful meal from the Star Bene Argentine Free Trivia Menu, (or their well known italian 7:00pm, Boulder Creek Pizza menu), and enjoy the ambiance of and Pub, 13200 State Route 9, Argentina and join us in a social Boulder Creek reat fun and prizes too! Come tango dance to music from the Golden Age of Tango. and enjoy some amazing pizza, breadsticks, drink, friends, Private instruction and classes by arrangement. For more information, and trivia! Who could ask for call Michael (831) 239-2247. more?

Ongoing Events

First Fridays each month

First Friday Art Tour

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

First and Third Fridays

Friday Shakespeare Club

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

Second Fridays each month

Big Band Dance

7:30pm-10:00pm, at Mid-County Senior Center 829 Bay Ave, Capitola allroom dancing to live music by The 10th Ave. Band. Refreshments, large floor, friendly atmosphere, free parking. Open to the publicsingles welcome! Suggested donation, $6 per person. Proceeds benefit MCSC. For more information, call (831) 476-4711.

Aquarius (Jan 21-Feb. 18)

Fourth Friday each month

Dated Events

Musical Me Inc. Family Jam Night

6:30-8:30p.m. 239 High St., Santa Cruz. ring your favorite music to dance to and any instruments you’d like to share or perform with. Sliding Scale donation per family of $10-$25 (all proceeds going to our scholarship fund.) For more information call 831438-3514.

Fourth Saturdays each month

Writers and Poets Open Mike

2:00pm-4:00pm, Porter Memorial Library, 3050 Porter St. Soquel (no meeting Jan., July, Aug. or Dec.) riters and Poets are invited to a new monthly open mike reading series. Come and read your fiction, essays, or poetry. For more information, call Jean at (831) 475-4221

Saturdays

Live Jazz and Local Art at Zizzo’s Coffee

11:30am-1:30pm, Zizzo’s Coffee, 3555 Clare’s St. Capitola isten to live jazz featuring members of the Santa Cruz Jazz Society. So many talented musicians and singers! And an exhibit of local art will be featured 7 days a week. For more information, contact Christine Shelton-Anderson at (755) 544-5651.

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

Pisces (Feb. 19-Mar. 20)

Saturday January 12

Free Yoga, Puppet Show & Drum Circle!

All Day, Aptos Yoga Center, 783 Rio Del Mar Blvd, Ste 23B oin with Aptos Yoga Center as they celebrate their 3rd anniversary and new non-profit status with a day of free, familyfriendly events. Featuring two Blissful Basics Yoga Classes from 9 - 10 am and 11 am - noon; a delightful Scandinavian puppet play, “The Tomten” performed by Kathleen Avalon from 1 pm - 2 pm; and a Community Drum Circle with award winning percussionist Jim Greiner with instruments provided and all ages welcome from 2:30 - 3:15 pm. Visit website for details: www. aptosyoga.org. Preregister for all events as space is limited. 688-1019.

Saturday January 26 Golden West Casino Night

7 -11 p.m., Aptos Academy Auditorium, 1940 Bonita Dr. ome try your luck while you support our school’s youthful arts! Tickets are $40 and include chips, a glass of wine, light snacks, and fifty dollars in chips; prizes for top winners. Call 688-1080 to reserve your seat! www.aptosacademy.org n

Dealing with large organizations, groups, and friends of like mind is a major feature for the first half of the month. Group projects and collective endeavours are where you are spending your energies more creatively. Later, take note of your inner visions and intuition since this is a time for you to collect your thoughts and take note of your dreams. Variety is key this month and you are likely to have a lot different and unusual experiences. this comes form the diverse people who are now part of your life. being part of a community takes on new significance.

Aries (March 21-April 20)

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

Taurus (April 21-May 21)

This is a great time of year for you, Taurus as the Sun shines a light on your desire for travel and opportunity. You have high hopes and optimism and are busy making plans well into the year. You are glad that 2012 is now history and can look forward to a more profitable and productive time. Intriguing developments around your love life instill excitement and change here, but in a way that you would wish. This is excellent for those seeking new love . Venus, your ruler, will be spending much of this month in Capricorn, which is helpful and lucrative with regard to foreign connections.

Gemini (May 22-June 21)

While it is traditional in the New Year to let go of the past and welcome the new, this has special significance now as important milestones are encountered . This is a result of your own efforts but also indicative of the natural progression of those around you. Because you are naturally adaptable, you look forward to change, whereas others are a little wary of what is necessary. You are thinking outside the box from the 20th and can look forward to a better financial situation from the 9th. Your clever ideas are paying off at last.

Cancer (June 22-July 22)

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

Leo (July 23-Aug. 23)

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

Virgo (Aug. 24-Sep. 22)

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

Libra (Sep. 23-Oct. 23)

When you see that to a certain extent you are limited, this gives rise to workable solutions based on what you can do rather than what you can’t do. This is extremely valuable as you are more focused and as such have a clearer idea of what is necessary. Recent research is paying off as you have been on a voyage of discovery. Nevertheless, your own experience counts for more than you realise so don’t underestimate what you are truly capable of. The work life balance is something that needs to be considered throughout January.

Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22)

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

Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21)

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

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 20)

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

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ne of the most exciting elective classes that are offered at New Brighton Middle School is Journalism. The focus of this class is to develop journalism skills and to write about news stories related to our community, state, country and the world. Our students have a golden opportunity to investigate, research and participate in active debates regarding research projects on a variety of exciting topics. Our young writers will have a very special opportunity to hear presentations from our local politicians and reporters, Pulitzer Prize winners and exceptional role models. A grant written by New Brighton Middle School Humanities teacher, Mr. Andy Shapiro, requested a workstation of laptop computers for his class. Mr. Shapiro submitted a grant to our County Office of Education (Michael Watkins) to expand 21st Century technical skills as students engaged in research projects for their classroom assignments. This grant was approved and now our journalism students have the opportunity to work with technology that allows them the chance to use multimedia as they create their newspaper. A wonderful byproduct of Mr. Shapiro’s journalism classroom was the creation of the Viking Chronicles. This publication created by New Brighton Middle School students expands upon various topics

of interest for today’s student. Mr. Shapiro encourages students to research and write about stories that are important to the students. His willingness to allow his students to address topics that are complex and socially complicated is a tribute to his determination to challenge his students to be the best journalism writers that they can be. I visit this class often and it is truly an uplifting experience to engage with these active minds and to honor and promote their desire to be excellent writers.

Giving students the ability to engage with current multimedia and provide rigorous and challenging curriculum projects will afford the best learning opportunities for all students. Today’s student actively navigates through multimedia and we need to continue to create options for the 21st Century learner to expand upon their technology skills and research capabilities. Even though we cannot project which jobs will be available in the 21st Century, we do know that personal and academic skill sets will be required. The 21st Century employee will be required to be an excellent problem solver and have outstanding communication and technology skills. I highly encourage community members to contact Mr. Andy Shapiro at New Brighton Middle School and discuss the possibility of becoming a presenter. Please take the time to Google New Brighton Middle School’s website and click on the “Viking Chronicles” tab to read the latest edition of the Viking Chronicles. n ••• Henry Castaniada is the superintendent of Soquel Union Elementary School District.

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here is no greater Christmas gift for our sweet Cupid than a home before the holidays. Cupid, a 1 ½ year-old Terrier/Chihuahua mix, has spent over half of his life here at the Santa Cruz SPCA. There is no good reason for it other than he simply blends in with the crowd and gets looked over easily. He eagerly greets strangers and known volunteers alike, walks wonderfully on a leash, playfully romps with other dogs and quietly crates at night. He’s really the perfect package! Even though he’s a “Chihuahua” mix, he weighs 18 pounds and as sturdy as they come. He’s got great social skills with people and other dogs; the perfect buddy with which to cruise the town. Cupid is not a “barker.” He truly is a big dog in a little body and is not fragile or dainty. Cupid would do very well with an active family with or without children. He would enjoy other canine company but could also quickly learn to love getting all the attention to himself as the only dog. He does fine around cats however, he thinks it’s quite fun to chase if the cat decides to run. Cupid is a very happy, well-rounded and joyful dog who’s looking for an equally jolly new home where he could spread some extra holiday cheer. Although we have been a family for him thus far, Cupid needs to know what it’s like to have one for real. Could that be you? If you would like to help animals like Cupid and his orphaned friends, please consider donating to the Santa Cruz SPCA. The Santa Cruz SPCA is a 501c3 charitable organization and receives no government funding, relying solely on public donations to run its many programs that benefit the animals and people of our community. For more information call the Santa Cruz SPCA at 465-5000, or visit www. santacruzspca.org. The SPCA is located at 2685 Chanticleer Avenue in Santa Cruz, CA 95065 and is open to the public Tuesday through Sunday, 11:00 A.M. to 5:00 p.m. The SPCA Mall Adoption Center and Gift Shop is located at the Capitola Mall near Target and is open on Friday from 11am-5pm and Sat-Sun 11am-4pm. n

eptember 7, 1941: The Day Of Infamy, when Pearl Harbor was bombed. We know what the United States response to this act was, but many here do not know what the Japanese did in their own back yard. The attack was followed by years of infamy for millions of families living within “The Zone of Captivity,” a far-flung circle ranging from the coast of China to just short of Australia, encompasing all the island nations with in the circle. Ten days after the sneak attack on Pearl Harbor, in the Netherlands East Indies on the island of Java, a twelve year old Dutch girl named Jeanne de Quant was living a comfortable life on a sugar /coffee plantation that was managed by her father. Without warning, the family was rudely awakened in the middle of the night by Japanese soldiers. She, her mother and two sisters were loaded onto a truck and that was the last time they would see their father and husband for four years. With other women and children, they were driven to the train that took them to the Concentration Camp of Socrabaia. They spent the next four years of their lives under guards, performing back breaking work in the kitchens and the fields from dawn to dark, sleeping on the floor, twelve to a room. The young boys had been allowed to stay with their mothers, but in September of 1944, all boys over the age of ten were taken to the Men’s Concentration Camps and put to work, which meant that the women and girls had to work even harder. They were given no medical attention, and in some camps almost starvation diets, which led to physical problems in later life for many of the detainees. During the years, they had no contact with the outside world and knew nothing of the progress of the war. In December of 1944, there was a noticeable tension among the guards. They later found out that this was the time that Tokyo was bombed for

Jeanne de Quant the first time. On August 22, 1945, the women and children were assembled and told that the war was over, Japan had lost and they were free. There was still danger in the area because the extremists among the native Merdika people had taken over the abandoned weapons of the Japanese and were trying to take back their country. The de Quant women were soon reunited with their father, who had been treated fairly well because of his engineering background. They traveled to Perth, Australia where they waited for two years to be sent to Holland. Finally, they arrived in Holland to safety, school days, ice-skating and normal lives again. It was an easier transition for the de Quant family than from some others who had grown up in the warm humid climate of Java because Jeanne and her family had returned to Holland on furloughs several times. Later, Jeanne met her husband who was a reporter for the Christian Science Monitor, and they moved to United States when he was assigned to Boston, Mass. They raised two sons and Jeanne worked as an executive Secretary for The Christian Science Monitor. She could speak six languages, but never spoke Japanese. Jeanne has chosen to forget many of the incidents that happened during her years in the Concentration Camp. Now living a peaceful and busy life at La Posada, she has this to say: “You do not know what freedom is until you lose it.” n ••• Reference: “PRISONERS OF THE JAPANESE- POWs of World War II in the Pacific” By Gavan Daws

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