Capitola / Soquel Times March 2013

Serving Our Community For 22 Years • Capitola, Soquel, Live Oak, Pleasure Point

March 2013 • Vol 18 No. 3 • www.tpgonlinedaily.com Santa Cruz Ballet Theatre In Concert

The Santa Cruz Ballet’s annual mixed-repertory concert features a new collaboration with choreography by Robert Kelley and a new score by Ikuyo Conant, with live performance by Watsonville Taiko.

Guest Choreographer Shayla Bott, winner of the 2012 RDA/P Choreography Award will design a new piece for the dancers. Plus excerpts from the classic “Swan Lake Act II” and Robert Kelley’s new “Fantasia on Greensleeves” ...

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Winner of Women’s Opportunity Award Soroptimist International of Capitola-By-The-Sea has selected Scotts Valley resident Lacy Pollock, a student at Cabrillo College, the winner of its 2012 Women’s Opportunity Award given to a woman who is enrolled in or has been accepted to a vocational/skills training program or an undergraduate degree program, and is the primary financial support of her family.

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Global Oceans Rewards Richard Harris Once a year, Global Oceans honors an individual who has made outstanding contributions to the understanding and conservation of our oceans. This year’s Global Oceans Hero is award-winning journalist and NPR science writer Richard Harris. He has traveled to the ends of the earth to share news and information with us that affects our planet.

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Soquel Water Raises Rates Water rates are going up on March 1, 2013 for all ratepayers in the Soquel Creek Water District (SqCWD). The Board of Directors unanimously approved the three-year increase on February 5, 2013. The rates will also increase on January 1 2014, and on January 1 2015. According to Michelle Boisen, the District’s financial and business manager,

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the increased rates are necessary to fund improvements needed to maintain the quality and quantity of its product, water.

“There are a number of capital projects we need to address in the next few years,” said Boisen, “Having to do with the danger of continued on page 4

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2013 Community Reading Series Porter Memorial Library, 3050 Porter Street, Soquel ou are invited! The Community Reading Series provides an open mike for all writers, prose and poetry. We meet eight times a year (Feb.-June and Sept.Nov.), 2-4 pm on the fourth Saturday, at the historic Porter Memorial Library, 3050 Porter Street, Soquel CA (one block up from the Ugly Mug.) Open mike sign-ups begin at 2 pm.

Everyone welcome, whatever genre. Come read with friends. Free.

We are proud and happy to announce our spring series with a wonderfully talented slate of writers. You will not want to miss this series!

2013 dates and featured readers: • February 23 - Catherine Munch • March 23 - Ken Weisner • April 27 - Chris Beal • May 25 - David Sullivan • June 22 - Patricia

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Grube • Sept. 28 - Peggy Townsend • Oct. 26 - Jim Russo • Nov. 23 - Sigrid McLaughlin ••• Capitola Soroptimists’ Feb. 26 Meeting

Topic: Family and Immigration Law Impact on Victims of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault icki Ford, a senior bilingual attorney with Bay Area Legal Aid, will be the guest speaker at the February 26 meeting of Soroptimist International of CapitolaBy-The-Sea at 6 p.m. at the Live Oak Family Resource Center, 1740 17th Avenue. The meeting is free an open to the public.

Ford, who works exclusively with survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault, will be speaking about her work and how family and immigration laws affect women and their children, especially if they are immigrants and impoverished.

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Cover Soquel Water Raises Rates by Noel Smith Community News 2013 Community Reading Series • Capitola Soroptimists’ Feb. 26 Meeting Santa Cruz Baroque Festival presents Season Concert II: BACH FOR STRINGS 2013 TPG Poetry Contest Winners! • Meet the Author Barbara Bloom Global Oceans Rewards Richard Harris • Cabrillo Stage Holding Casting Calls for 2013 Productions of La Cage Aux Folles, Oklahoma! and Escaping Queens Spring Forward Against Cancer Gala • Red Cross 2013 Heroes Breakfast Call for Nominations Business of Art Seminar Series • McPherson Appointed Vice Chair of State Policy Committee Winner of Women’s Opportunity Award selected by Capitola Soroptimists Historic Workers Cabins Protected Te Hau Nui School of Hula and Tahitian Dance Celebrates 15 Years Community Raises 3.6 Million Meals Twenty-One Community Leaders Selected for Focus Agriculture Class XXIV Santa Cruz Ballet Theatre In Concert – Featuring a collaboration with Watsonville Taiko New Assistant County Clerk Appointed • Editor to Offer Writing Workshop in Capitola Free E-Waste Recycle Day • Amateur Radio Technician License Class February 2013 SCWD2 Monthly Project Update and Related News Help Save Endangered Species at Tax Time • Mandated Report Training to Identify Child Abuse Available at No Cost California Public Services Suffering – Rising Health Care And Employee Costs Affect State Funding Santa Cruz County Bank Recognized – Local Bank one of 11 ‘Exceptional Banks’ in California

“Briefs” from page 2 Soroptimist, a coined Latin phrase meaning Best for Women, is a worldwide service organization for women who work to improve the lives of women and girls in local communities and throughout the world. For more information, or to become a member willing to work to help us help women and girls, visit the SI Capitola website at www.best4women.org or contact SI Capitola at info@best4women. org.

••• Santa Cruz Baroque Festival presents Season Concert II: BACH FOR STRINGS Saturday, February 23 at 7:30pm Holy Cross Church he Galax Quartet, with harpist Cheryl Ann Fulton, play the works of the

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greatest master of classical music performed on a balanced ensemble of period instruments.

Following their successful Baroque Festival debut in 2009 (Cosmos: The Art of Fugue), the Galax Quartet returns with a program of Bach and company.

The ensemble is modeled after an early version of the string quartet (two violins, cello and viola da gamba) developed by 18th-century composer and gamba virtuoso Carl Friedrich Abel.

Since 2005, the Galax Quartet has explored early classical and newly commissioned works alike, performed in unexpected collaborations. n Tickets ($3-23): UCSC Ticket Office & Santa Cruz Tickets (831-459-2159, www. santacruztickets.com, or at the Civic Center Box Office).

More information: www.scbaroque.org

Galax Quartet

Private Schools Open House • Page 9 – Give your child a head start Local Sports • Page 11 – Mid-County Scoreboard Kids Camp • Page 18 - The Magic of Camp by Michael Thompson, Ph.D. Community Calendar • Arts & Entertainment – Pages 28 & 29 Monthly Horoscope • Page 29 - Your March Horoscope - Annabel Burton, Astrologer© Featured Columnists 14 Village Corner - New Capitola General Plan taking shape By Nels Westman and Rich Didday 22 Innovation in Education by Henry Castaniada – Life Lab Program Flourishes at Main Street Elementary School 25 Work in Progress by Camille Smith – Got Power? ... Which kind?

26 The Book Bag by Robert Francis – Mystery Series Round-Up… 30 Kitchen Fire Safety by Mike DeMars, Central Fire District 31 Seniors in Action by Noreen Santaluce – ‘Keen Eyes and Curious Minds’ SPCA Featured Pet • Page 31 – Sally Seeks Soul Mate by the Sea Shore

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“Water Rates” from page 1 groundwater supply shortage due to saltwater intrusion and to complete $66 million in necessary infrastructure improvements over the next 10 years to ensure our delivery of high-quality water to our customers.”

Boisen explained that in order to replenish the aquifer from which the SqCWD pumps its water, the District has to reduce its usage by 30 percent for the next 20 years. The alternative is to find another source of water. That is the reason the district has partnered with the Santa Cruz Water district in exploring the possibility of building a desalination facility rather that mandating that their customers reduce usage by almost a third.

When asked about if any of the rate increases were associated with the proposed desalination project, Boisen said “Current desalination costs - which are shared with the Santa Cruz Water District - are for the EIR in progress due this summer and for providing education and information on the subject of desalination to the public and these costs are funded through the current water rates.”

The following descriptions and rates are from the District website.

••• Bi-Monthly Service Charges he bi-monthly (every two months) Single Family Residential service charges (Meter Fees) are simplified so that

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all residential meter charges are the same.

Service suspension will no longer suspend the service charge. The bi-monthly service charge is intended to help cover a number of fixed District expenses and is spread equally among all water users.

On March 1, 2013, the Single Family Residential service charge goes to $43.40 regardless of meter size. On January 1, 2014, it increases to $46.43 and on January 1, 2015, the last increase is to a $49.66 per meter service charge.

••• Automated Meter Reading Opt-Out Fee his is a $10 fee charged each billing cycle for those customers who request that a “Smart” meter device not be installed at their service location. A technician then will manually read their meter each billing cycle. If the District switches from bi-monthly to monthly billing, opt-out customers will be billed this fee every month.

••• Changes to the Rate (Water Usage) Structure he District is also making changes to the existing water quantity rate structure.

The residential quantity charge reflects an “inclining rate structure”; which means those who use more, pay more. This tiered rate structure changes from three tiers to four tiers to better reflect the actual water usage of residential customers. The highest tier is for those customers consuming more than 30 units of water per 60-day billing period.

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Per unit 60 day billing cycle water usage rates for single family residences Tier 1 – 1 - 6 units (Up to 4,500 gal or 75 gal per day) = $3.60 • 1/1/14 = $3.80 • 1/1/15 = $4.00 Tier 2 – 7-14 units (Up to 10,500 gal or 175 gal per day) = $5.80 • 1/1/14 = $6.40 • 1/1/15 = $7.00 (Avg. residential Customer) Tier 3 –15-30 units (Up to 22,500 gal or 375 gal per day) = $8.50 • 1/1/14 = $9.75 • 1/1/15 = $11.00 Tier 4 – 31+ units (Over 22,500 gal or 375 gal per day) = $13.00 • 1/1/14 = $14.50 • 1/1/15 = $16.00 n ••• The SqCWD is a Special District governed by a five-member Board of Directors elected by the voters who live within the District. The District’s service area extends from 41st Ave. in Capitola, east through La Selva Beach with about 14,200 connections to its water distribution system serving about 38,000 customers. Over 90% of these connections are residential.

The average SqCWD household uses 174 gallons of water per day. This is about 85 units (1 unit = 100 cubic feet and 1 cubic foot = 7.4805 gallons) or 63,600 gallons of water in a year. SqCWD does not receive any tax revenues or other subsidies meaning that water rates fund both the District’s operations and capital improvement projects.

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2013 TPG Poetry Contest Winners!

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he Times Publishing Valentines Day Poetry Contest for 2013 was an opportunity to reward our local poets (and their sweethearts). We had so many great poems - the best selection we’ve seen – that Times Publishing has awarded a Grand Prize along with First, Second and Third Place awards for each of our newspapers. (To see all the winning poems visit our website at www.TPGonlinedaily.com) The First Place Winner for the Capitola Soquel Times – and the winner of a $75 Gift Certificate from The Shadowbrook is Dana Orlando of Soquel!

Second Place went to Boaz Vilozny of Santa Cruz and Third Place went to George Drazic of Capitola Our readers proved just how romantic a place Santa Cruz County truly is! Poems entered in the 2013 TPG Valentines Day Poetry Contest were passionate, touching, and (of course) romantic.

We had so many poems submitted from out of the area – places like Cedar Falls Iowa, and Old Bridge New Jersey – that we created a new category – OOTA (Out Of The Area).

Poets from all over took the time to compose and submit their odes of love expressing love and affection for their special valentines. Once again, our staff had the pleasure of selecting the three winners for each of our three newspapers and the Grand Prize Winner, Alice Keys of Capitola whose Grand Prize was a romantic night at the

Certificate from the Shadowbrook Restaurant, for the Aptos Times - dinner for two at the Seascape Resort’s Sanderlings Restaurant, and for the Scotts Valley Times – A $75 Gift Certificate from the Hilton Hotel’s Stonehouse Bar & Grill. n ••• 2013 Grand Prize Winner Alice Keys of Capitola First Place Winners: Capitola Soquel Times – Dana Orlando • Aptos Times – Jacqi Holmstrom • Scotts Valley Times – Linda Foster • Out of the Area – Michelle Swanson of Cedar Falls, Iowa Grand Prize – Alice Keys of Capitola My love

Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley Hilton Hotel.

We want to thank our local businesses that provided the following fabulous prizes. For our TPG Grand Prize, a night’s stay at the Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley Hilton Hotel.

First Place Winners; for the Capitola Soquel Times – a $75 gift

I wait for you on the beach as the silver moon lifts and pales into iridescent dawn.

One diamond glitters then rises and fades above dark reaching branches.

Perhaps you’ve forgotten me here in the mist wrapped in the last veils of night.

White foam shushes near and kisses my feet.

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Meet the Author Barbara Bloom

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She lives in the countryside outside n March 13, the Porter Memorial Library, at 3050 Porter Street, Corralitos with her musician husband. will feature local author, Barbara She has a grown daughter and two grandchildren.

Bloom. She will be The public is invited speaking about her first to the free “Meet the published book, “On the Author Fireside Chats” Water Meridian,” a fullat The Porter Memorial length collection of poetry, Library.

These are composed almost entirely informal coffee hours set of autobiographical around the fireplace. They poems, as well as her feature local authors who prose memoir about her discuss their works and life in British Columbia, answer questions from the “Steering Home.” audience. The authors also Barbara Bloom, sell and autograph their now semi-retired from books. Refreshments and teaching English and coffee will be served, with creative writing at The Ugly Mug providing Cabrillo College, grew the coffee. Limited parking up on a remote coastal Barbara Bloom is available behind the homestead in British Columbia before she eventually came library. Enter from Soquel Drive into The to Santa Cruz to attend UCSC in the Bagelry parking lot and drive through to early 1970’s and never left. She received the left. n her Bachelor ’s degree in literature from ••• UC Santa Cruz and her Master ’s Degree For more information, call the library in English and creative writing from at 475-3326 during library hours: MondaySan Francisco State. She’s currently Friday - 12 - 4 p.m. and Saturday - 10 teaching a memoir workshop at The a.m.-2 p.m., or check out the library website Porter Memorial Library. at: porterml.org. www.tpgonlinedaily.com Capitola Soquel Times / March 2013 / 5

Global Oceans Rewards Richard Harris

Award-winning journalist and NPR science writer to be Honored at Bittersweet Bistro

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nce a year, Global Oceans honors an individual who has made outstanding contributions to the understanding and conservation of our oceans. This year’s Global Oceans Hero is award-winning journalist and NPR science writer Richard Harris.

Harris will be honored Saturday, March 2 at 6 p.m. at Bittersweet Bistro in Aptos.

Richard Harris has traveled to the ends of the earth to share news and information with us that affects our planet. Since 1986, Harris has reported on science issues for National Public Radio where his reports have originated from the South Pole, the Galapagos Islands, Timbuktu, Beijing, the center of Greenland, the Amazon rain forest and the foot of Mt. Kilimanjaro.

Oceans have been an enduring passion.

In 2010, Harris revealed that the blown out Macondo well in the Gulf of Mexico was spewing 10 times more oil than BP and officials had acknowledged. In recent work, he’s covered Royal Dutch Shell’s trials and tribulations as they seek to drill in the Arctic Ocean, and he’s followed the

story of ocean acidification. He reported on United Nations climate negotiations from the 1992 Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro, from Kyoto in 1997, and Copenhagen in 2009. He was a major contributor to NPR’s award-winning 2007-2008 “Climate Connections” series.

Harris is a proud graduate of UC Santa Cruz, receiving the school’s highest honor, the Alumni Achievement Award.

He returned to UCSC last spring to give a commencement address, 32 years after delivering the student valedictory.

The Friends of Long Marine Lab will also celebrate the top two UC Santa Cruz Student Research and Education Award recipients, Kane Cunningham and Lisa Ziccarelli.

Honorary co-chairs are Hilary Bryant and Dave Shuman, Shirley and Allen Ginzburg. Reservations required and are $150 per person: lmrose@ucsc.edu or (831) 459-3694. n ••• Sponsored by: Deepwater Desal, Brent and Sylvia Constantz, Alexis Party Rental, Wine Sponsors: John and Enid Rusev, Jack and

Stephanie Harkness, Shopper’s Corner, and Merritt Taylor

Special thanks to Bittersweet Bistro and proprietors Thomas and Elizabeth Vinolus

Cabrillo Stage Holding Casting Calls for 2013 Productions

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abrillo Stage is proud to announce open call auditions for its 2013 Summer Repertory Season. This summer Cabrillo Stage will produce three musicals:

La Cage Aux Folles, to be directed and choreographed by Janie Scott, will perform July 12 to August 11 Oklahoma, to be directed and choreo-

graphed by Kikau Alvaro, will perform July 26 to August 18 And Joe Ortiz’s musical memoir Escaping Queens, to play July 25 - August 18.

Auditions will take place at the Cabrillo Crocker Theater on Saturday and Sunday, March 2 and 3. You must attend both the vocal and dance audition calls on either day.

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Spring Forward Against Cancer Gala

18th Celebration at the Top of the Ritt in Santa Cruz SANTA CRUZ — The Santa Cruz Cancer Benefit Group (SCCBG) board of directors announced today corporate sponsorship opportunities and program ads are now available for its 18th Annual Spring Forward Against Cancer Gala.

The goal of the Spring Forward Against Cancer event is to raise more than $75,000 through sponsorship opportunities, ticket sales as well as raffles and live and silent auction items. Through sponsorship, program advertisements and proceeds from the auction you can help the Santa Cruz Cancer Benefit Group raise much-needed funds for the following beneficiaries: • Hospice of Santa Cruz County • Jacob’s Heart Children’s Cancer Association • Katz Cancer Resource Center • WomenCARE Cancer Advocacy, Resources and Education • University of California, Santa Cruz Researcher Holger Schmidt For sponsorship opportunities or to

make an auction donation to our event please go to our Website www.sccbg.org and mail the completed forms to: SCCBG P.O. Box 2564 Santa Cruz, CA 95062 For information call (831) 465-1989 or Email questions to: info@sccbg.org.

Spring Forward Against Cancer Gala Saturday, April 13, 2013. Tickets: $150 per person, $300 per couple or tables of 10 for $2,000.

Event Includes: Reception, Live and Silent Auction, Sit Down Dinner, Music

and more! A Santa Cruz favorite, Feast For A King will be catering the event!

Tickets on sale now at http://sccbg. org/sfac_main_page.html RSVP Required.

All proceeds benefit the following Santa Cruz County organizations: Hospice of Santa Cruz County, Jacob’s Heart Children’s Cancer Support Services, Katz Cancer Resource Center, UCSC Cancer Research and WomenCARE Cancer Advocacy. n ••• Santa Cruz Cancer Benefit Group is a non-profit organization (501(c) 3 organization. #77-0474745) dedicated to improving the quality of life for people living with cancer in the Santa Cruz community. Working with a dedicated group of volunteers and partners, the organization raises community consciousness through events and outreach and provides vital financial support for beneficiary organizations. Through these efforts, the organization has a particular focus on new research and the development of improved and more effective treatment solutions for cancer.

Red Cross 2013 Heroes Breakfast Call for Nominations

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he American Red Cross Santa Cruz County Chapter is pleased to announce the 2013 Heroes Breakfast will be held on Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at the historic Coconut Grove, on the shore of beautiful Monterey Bay and adjacent to the world famous Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.

The annual Red Cross Heroes Breakfast recognizes acts of heroism by local residents and pays tribute to those who have performed lifesaving deeds while supporting the local American Red Cross Chapter’s lifesaving programs and emergency services.

The Santa Cruz County Chapter is currently seeking nominations for the Hero Awards, which recognizes members of the local community who have shown courage, dedication, and character through acts of heroism and kindness. These people could be your neighbors, co-workers, friends, or family.

The Hero Award recipients will be selected by a committee of local community leaders based on the degree to which their acts of heroism uphold the values of the American Red Cross and

leave a lasting and positive impact on the residents of the Santa Cruz County.

We invite you to nominate a hero for one of the following categories: Animal Rescue Hero • Education Hero • Good Samaritan • Law Enforcement Hero • Lifetime Achievement Hero • Medical Professional Hero • Military Hero • Rescue Professional Hero • Workplace Hero The deadline to submit nominations is Friday, March 8, 2013.

Criteria for Nominations: Nominees must work or reside in Santa Cruz County.

The heroic act does not need to have occurred in Santa Cruz County.

Nominees for the Hero Award must have performed an act or acts of courage to save or attempt to save someone’s life.

The heroic act must have occurred between January 1, 2011 and December 31, 2012.

The Santa Cruz County Chapter website at www.sccredcross.org has more

details on each of the categories as well as a nomination form.

For more information about the Hero Awards or to attend and/or become a sponsor of the Heroes Breakfast on May 15, 2013, please contact Camilla Boolootian at Camilla.Boolootian@ redcross.org or call (831) 600-4909. n

The Santa Cruz County Chapter is currently seeking nominations for the Hero Awards, which recognizes members of the local community who have shown courage, dedication, and character through acts of heroism and kindness.

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Business of Art Seminar Series

Registration for the Spring Sessions is Now Open

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s a part of the Cultural Council’s mission to invest in the creative community, the Business of Art seminar series starts this month, offering artists the tools to start, manage, and grow their art business.

“First up in this year’s series we start with the basics, presenting Business of Art 101, a seminar designed to turn a profit through your passion,” said Jim Brown, Grants and Technical Assistance Program Manager at the Cultural Council. This seminar takes place on Saturday, February 23rd and is cover the basic business start-up: required licenses, fictitious business name, legal structure, tax deadlines and reports, and the importance of a solid business plan.

Local entrepreneur, Keith Holtaway, who has been a Santa Cruz resident for 35 years, will teach this seminar. Keith’s last startup was Pizza My Heart, which he sold in 1997, and is now a Bay Area

phenomenon.

Now in its second year, the Business of Art series is with a collaborative effort of Cabrillo College’s Division of Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA), Cabrillo Extension, the Small Business Development Center and the Business & Entrepreneurship Center and the Cultural Council.

“This series was developed in response to the needs artists have expressed as we’ve worked with them on Open Studios and the Grants Program. We are thrilled to be a part of this innovative collaboration that is contributing to a thriving arts economy in Santa Cruz County,” Brown said.

Upcoming seminar topics include:

Get Your Art Out There! Solid Marketing Principles – Saturday, March 30 Leveraging Social Media for Your Art – Saturday, April 2 Cool Tech Tips to Sell Your Art – Saturday, June 1 Where: Cabrillo College, VAPA Lecture Hall, Room 1001 Cost: $30. Seating is limited. Advanced registration is strongly recommended.

Register for the series and learn more through the Cabrillo College Extension website. For more information, please contact Jim Brown, Grant & Technical Assistance Manager: grants@ccscc.org or 831.475.9600 x16.

In its 34th year, the Cultural Council’s mission is to promote, connect, and invest in the arts in order to stimulate creativity and vibrancy in Santa Cruz County. Visit our website: www.ccscc.org. n ••• About the seminar leaders: Business of Art 101 on February 23 – Keith Holtaway (backtableconsulting. com)\ Get Your Art Out There! Solid Marketing Principles on Saturday, March 30 – Aletta de Wal (www.artistcareertraining. com) Leveraging Social Media for Your Art on Saturday, April 27 – Karen Kefauver (www.karenkefauver.com) Cool Tech Tips to Sell Your Art on Saturday, June 1 – Alex Kramer (buildcalifornia.org)

McPherson Appointed Vice Chair of State Policy Committee

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anta Cruz County Fifth District Supervisor Bruce McPherson has been appointed Vice Chair of an influential California State Association of Counties (CSAC) policy committee, the Government Finance and Operations Policy Committee. Supervisor Bruce Gibson of San Luis Obispo County will chair the Committee.

This Committee is responsible for all issues relating to finance, general government operations, and employee

Governor ’s Office,” said CSAC relations including mandates, Senior Legislative Represenelections, public pension, taxes, tative Jean Kinney Hurst. and redevelopment concerning Before being elected to California’s 58 counties. represent the Fifth District, “We expect many of these McPherson served two terms in to be prominent issues at the the California State Assembly State Capitol this year and (1993-1996) and two terms in the having someone with SuperCalifornia State Senate (1996visor McPherson’s depth and breadth of experience in these Bruce McPherson 2004). Following the resignation areas is going to be a great asset as of California’s Secretary of State in early we work with the Legislature and the 2005, he was confirmed unanimously in

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both the Assembly and Senate to be Secretary of State.

The primary purpose of CSAC is to represent county government before the California Legislature, administrative agencies, and the federal government.

“I look forward to advocating for Santa Cruz County interests on a statewide level, especially in this period of realignment when more governing responsibilities are shifting from the state to county government,” McPherson said. n

Give your child a head start

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hroughout the busy school year, many high school students across the country are already taking steps to explore college and other post-graduation 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.

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The Aptos Academy

Preschool — 8th Grade

Tutoring Club of Capitola

Phone: 831-688-1080

1940 Bonita Dr, Aptos web: www.aptosacademy.org

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

The Aptos Academy is a non-profit, non-denominational, independent school, fully accredited by WASC. We offer an exciting and affordable program that combines strong academics with daily physical education, foreign language, extensive arts and enrichment programs, a wide variety of elective classes for upper grade students, as well as Homework Club and after school Horse Club. Our friendly students gain skill and confidence as a result of individual attention, emphasis on good study habits and working to their personal best, a complete understanding of materials at each grade, and the ability to move forward once ready. Call now for more information or to schedule a tour of our beautiful 5-acre campus just off Highway 1.

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 students 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.

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Winner of Women’s Opportunity Award selected by Capitola Soroptimists S oroptimist International of CapitolaBy-The-Sea has selected Scotts Valley resident Lacy Pollock, a student at Cabrillo College, the winner of its 2012 Women’s Opportunity Award given to a woman who is enrolled in or has been accepted to a vocational/skills training program or an undergraduate degree program, and is the primary financial support of her family.

Pollock, a single mother of a three-

admirable and Soroptimist’s of year-old daughter, is pursuing a Capitola are proud to help her career as a financial advisor and is achieve them,” said Carol De particularly interested in working Lauder, WOA coordinator. “Her with families who have lost a efforts will not only help her and loved one, women clients who are her daughter, they will benefit going through life changes and the entire community.” families with children who need She will be honored with a assistance planning their family Lacy Pollock $2,000 cash award at the Soropfinances, insurance, retirement timist International of Capitola-by-the-Sea and educational goals.

“Ms. Pollock’s educational goals are Awards dinner in March. In addition, she will now advance to the Soroptimist Sierra Pacific Regional level awards program.

Her cash award may be used to offset any costs associated with her efforts to attain higher education, including books, childcare and transportation. n ••• Soroptimist, a Latin word meaning Best for Women, is a worldwide service organization for women who work to improve the lives of women and girls in local communities and throughout the world. For more information, visit the SI Capitola website at www.best4women.org or contact SI Capitola at info@best4women.org.

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“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 STEM opportunities at every level — from technical positions to those equiring advanced degrees.

2. Encourage hands-on learning. Gaining real-world STEM experience through internships, summer jobs, or even participation in student innovation competitions can help kids get excited about future possibilities and apply their science and math education in creative ways. Shadowing STEM professionals in the local community can also provide a deeper understanding of what STEM professions involve on a day-to-day basis.

3. Seek out additional support both in your local community and online.

Preparing for post-high school and

post-college life can be extremely challenging, even with parental support. Encourage children to seek additional help at school by speaking with their guidance counselors. Find mentors at school or in the local community to provide professional guidance. Use credible Web-based resources for educational and financial information.

Online resources, such as those offered through Pharmacy is Right for Me’s website, Facebook and Twitter channels, can help young students navigate through the challenges of reaching their long-term goals.

Despite the challenging job forecast, there is a wide range of prospects open to students in the thriving STEM industries.

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

Mid-County Scoreboard Boys Basketball

Soquel Season Record: (18-6, SCCAL 11-1) Harbor Season Record: (7-17, SCCAL 3-9) All SCCAL Co-Players of the Year: Sam Walters (Soquel), Cole Welle (Aptos)

Coach of the Year: Stu Walters (Soquel) First Team: Cody Valcarcel (Soquel) Tucker Wiget (Soquel) Billy Mullins (SLV) Aidan Mathews (St. Francis) Thatcher Sammet (Santa Cruz) Kiree Hutchings (Santa Cruz) Second Team: Walker Nodine (Santa Cruz) Matt DeVogelaere (St. Francis) Scott Akrop (Soquel) Lucas Cordoza (Soquel) Antonio Andrade (Aptos) Deane Rinaldi (Harbor) Honorable Mention: Harbor: Josh Bernard, Sam Pinheiro, Trey Whitley – Santa Cruz: Kaijae Yee-Stephens, Spencer Schwartz, Kobi Underwood – SLV: Lucas Trader – Scotts Valley: Ari Wargon, Willie Johnston – Aptos: Rewen Reyes, Ben Brenkwitz SCCAL Tournament Championship Game Soquel 54 – Santa Cruz 53 (OT) Soquel Scoring: Sam Walters 16; Scott Akrop 11; Tucker Wiget 9; Ryan Rueilli 6; Cody Valcarcel 6; Lucas Cordoza 3; Jerry Levy 3;

Girls Basketball

Soquel Season Record: (23-2, SCCAL 12-0) Harbor Season Record: (8-18, SCCAL 2-10) SCCAL Tournament Championship Game Soquel 53 – Scotts Valley 50 (OT) Soquel Scoring: Madison Rocha 14; Keahna Clark 10; Tyler Stewart 10; Natalie Diaz 6; Zulieca Rodriguez 6; Alli Walters 4; Tori McBride 3;

Girls Soccer

Harbor Season Record (7-6-6) CCS Div-III first round Harbor 2 – Pacific Colligate 0 Harbor Scoring: Ellie Laustalot 20th; Xenia Marquez 43rd; Goalkeeper Rachel Lapp 1 save

Wrestling

SCCAL Championships Team Results: Aptos 200.5; Scotts Valley 154.5; San Lorenzo Valley 111; Harbor 93.5; Soquel 28; Santa Cruz 18.5

Individual Results 134 lbs: 1st Willy Lamacchia (Harbor) def.Miguel Barranco (Aptos) 140 lbs: 3rd Alex Kovalchuk (Harbor) def. Sotero Torralta (SLV)-pin 154 lbs: 1st Bryan Battisto (Harbor) def.

Doug Peyser (Scotts Valley) 222 lbs: 1st Dakotah Francis (Harbor) def. Alec Bonsall (Aptos) 287 lbs: 2nd Allen Moreno (Harbor)

Baseball

Harbor Season Record: (1-0) Harbor 1 – Monterey 0 Harbor Scoring: WP Riley James 4 IP, 4 H, 4 K, 0 BB; Connor Plant 2 for 3, 2 2Bs, BB, R; James 2 for 2, BB

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Historic Workers Cabins Protected A ptos resident Jonathan Chaney, a senior at St. Francis High School in Watsonville and member of Scout Troop 609, recently completed his Eagle Scout project to help protect a cluster of historic Cowell Lime Works structures on the UCSC campus. Working under the direction of campus planner Alisa Klaus and local historian Frank Perry, Jonathan constructed a protective fence around the historic workers’ cabins, replicating the style and materials of traditional ranch fencing.

Jonathan began the project last summer, first developing the concept and plan. He then organized workdays, supervised other volunteers from his troop “keeping them on task,” and did much of the work himself over the period of August – January. In the process, he not only gained experience in planning and completing a project; he also gained a new appreciation for the area’s social, economic and natural history.

The cabins enclosed within Jonathan’s fence were constructed in the19th Century

“Cabrillo Stage Casting” from page 6 Vocal call is from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; Dance call from 3 p.m. – 6 p.m., on both Saturday and Sunday.

Auditions are on a first-come, first-served basis. Bring sheet music in your key; accompanist will be provided. Thirty-two bars

to house the industry’s immigrant workers who quarried the limestone, hauled it to the kilns, packed the finish lime in barrels and shipped it off for use throughout the west. The complex of historic structures at the campus entrance is exceptional for its completeness and its significance to California history, and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2007.

For Jonathan’s fence project, the University supplied fence posts and rails from trees cut on campus. Some of the pickets were original to the Cowell Ranch site.

Others were old redwood grape stakes— cut in half—that were donated by Ken Christopher in 2011.

Frank Perry, chair of the Friends of the Cowell Lime Works, expressed deep appreciation for the careful thought, diligence and hard work that Jonathan demonstrated in completing his project. n ••• For more information about the history and ongoing preservation efforts related to the Cowell Limeworks, visit http://limeworks.ucsc. edu/.

or 1 minute cut-off time; stylistically appropriate tune. A cappella or taped accompaniment is not acceptable. A dramatic or character monologue no more then 1 minute long may be requested.

Dress appropriately for dance auditions. AEA guest artists considered. n

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Jonathan Chaney stands by the fence he planned and completed, surrounding historic workers cabins on the UCSC campus, site of the Cowell Lime Works.

••• Cabrillo Stage auditions for the Summer 2013 Repertory Season, Saturday March 2, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. AND Sunday March 3, 10 a.m. — 6 p.m. at the Cabrillo Crocker Theater, 6500 Soquel Drive, Aptos, CA For information: www.cabrillostage.com or 831-479-6429

Te Hau Nui School of Hula and Tahitian Dance Celebrates 15 Years T eacher, choreographer and dance troupe director, Kumu Lorraine celebrates 15 years of teaching Hula and Tahitian dance at the Capitola Parks and Recreation Department! The celebration takes place March 10.

Kumu Kalei, as she is now known, approached the recreation department in 1998, less then a year after she began teaching, knowing she wanted to establish herself in the community as a way to share the sacred and festive beauty of these traditions and help perpetuate the culture.

Kumu Kalei grew up in Kailua Kaneohe on the windward side of O’ahu and was moved by the sacred landscape

and joy of hula and Tahitian at an early age.

By the time she was in high school, she had traveled the world as a dancer, performing with famous stars such as Don Ho, Hilo Hattie and Lawrence Welk.

After years of dancing and pursuing school as well as a career, Kumu Kalei was inspired to teach, both by her teachers as well as by the significance of the dances.

What started as a small class over fifteen years ago has evolved into an integral part of the community with close to 100 dancers participating throughout the county, from Santa Cruz to Watsonville. These numbers also include students in Europe where she teaches every year.

In 2009, Kumu Kalei was nominated for the Gail Rich Award. Three years ago Kumu Kalei, along with another hula sister and teacher from Santa Cruz, was honored to be one of ten teachers in California selected to undergo a three year training program funded by the Administration of Native Americans to formally train and ‘uniki or graduate as a kumu hula, or teacher of hula. Her pride and joy are her students, many of whom began in the Capitola class years ago.

Her dancers have given thousands of hours to the community in countless per-

formances throughout the region. Te Hau Nui can be found at a range of venues — celebrating at the Capitola Begonia Festival, welcoming dignitaries at the Pacific Rim Film Festival, performing with blues legend Taj Mahal at the Rio Theatre, or simply sharing the floor with other dancers on a Friday night at Pono Hawaiian Grill in Santa Cruz.

On Sunday, March 10, 2013 at the Aptos High School Performing Arts Center, the dedicated wahine, teenagers and children of Te Hau Nui,

invite you to join them as they celebrate fifteen years of dance! Not only is the fabulous Ho’omana Band headlining the event, but the performance will include live Tahitian drumming, stunning costumes, and much more!

Show times are 1-3 pm and 5-7 pm and tickets are $22. Come join the festivities, and become a part of what makes Te Hau Nui School of Hula and Tahitian Dance a leader in the Polynesian Dance community.

Please visit www.tehaunuidance.com, visit them on Facebook or email tehaunui@ cruzio.com for more information about the anniversary celebration or upcoming classes! n

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New Capitola General Plan taking shape

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By Nels Westman and Rich Didday

he City of Capitola is undergoing a $1.3 million update of its General Plan, Local Coastal Plan, Zoning Ordinances and Climate Action Plan.

These documents will guide Capitola’s development for at least the next 20 years.

They will impact the lives and property of every resident of Capitola for many years to come.

For the past two and a half years, the work has involved gathering data (“taking input”). Draft documents from the consultants are beginning to surface. We residents

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of Capitola will have the opportunity to see in detail what is being proposed. This will be the crucial time for us to make our opinions known. We can do this orally at public hearings, but it also can be done (perhaps more effectively) in writing.

These will be large documents and at times a bit technical. Maybe not your idea of fun reading. But you have a friend in the Capitola Village Residents’ Association (CVRA). We have been serving as a conduit for communication between the City Council and residents for more than five years. The CVRA will be pouring over the drafts of each of these updated documents. We will highlight what we see as potentially controversial items for Capitola residents, will pass them along to our membership and will relay membership responses back to the City Council in as balanced a fashion as we can.

Membership in the CVRA is free but is limited to residents and property owners in the five traditional neighborhoods adjacent to Capitola Village. All residents

of Capitola are welcome to be added to our email mailing list. (We treat all email addresses as confidential.) Send us an email at CapitolaCVRA@gmail.com, or visit CapitolaCVRA.org.

The draft General Plan is due to be released to the public in mid-June 2013.

That is when the heavy lifting will begin. A revised timeline of public hearings on the various documents is due to be published soon.

A “sneak preview” presentation of the draft Land Use Element – Goals, Policies and Actions will be made at the Capitola City Council meeting on March 14 at 7:00 PM. While still very general at this point, these excerpts will provide an insight into some of the directions under consideration.

Be prepared to get a glimpse of a possible future for Capitola. New hotel? Hotels? A new City Hall? Revisions to traffic flow?

Changes to zoning? Taller buildings? Treelined boulevards? It will be exciting for us to help shape the future of Capitola.

In future columns we will keep you

advised of important dates and developments in this process.

••• CVRA’s 5th Anniversary o-founders Linda Hanson and Margaret Kinstler joined past and present CVRA Neighborhood Representatives at the Pacific Beach Grille for a dinner celebrating the 5th anniversary of the founding of the CVRA. n

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Second Harvest Food Bank Helps Local Agencies to Distribute Food

Watsonville — Although the 2012 Holiday Food Drive officially ended on January 15, it takes time for Second Harvest to ensure that every pound of food donated has been weighed and every dollar added up before the grand total is announced. Volunteers have been sorting the food and the 200 member agencies have begun distributing it to hungry people throughout Santa Cruz County. The money raised will be used to purchase fresh fruits, vegetables and protein to supplement the non-perishable items donated by our generous community. It is expected that the food collected will be enough to feed people through March, a period when the need is at its greatest.

Willy Elliott-McCrea, Chief Executive Officer of Second Harvest, with Holiday Food Drive Co-Chairs, Ken Kannappan, CEO of Plantronics and Rene Schlaepfer, Senior Pastor, Twin Lakes Church, announced the total on January 31 at a donor appreciation event sponsored by Plantronics and held at their corporate headquarters in Santa Cruz. “I want to express my deepest appreciation for your support in 2012,” said Elliott-McCrea.

“Thanks to you, we reached our goal and even slightly exceeded it. Everyone did their part.”

Second Harvest invites everyone to join the Annual Awards Dinner on March 13 at the Hotel Paradox in Santa Cruz to honor our community heroes and 2013 Hunger Fighters of the Year at this fun community event. Seats are limited.

Tickets are available at thefoodbank.org/ awardsdinner Founded in 1972, Second Harvest Food Bank was the first food bank in California and the second in the nation.

The need for food aid in Santa Cruz County is up 38 percent since 2008. The Second Harvest network of 200 local agencies and programs feeds 55,000

people in Santa Cruz County every month: half are kids. For every $1 dollar donated, they are able to provide four meals. Every action and every dollar makes a difference in the lives of our neighbors in need. Working together, we build stronger communities. n ••• For more information: www.thefoodbank.org

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Twenty-One Community Leaders Selected for Focus Agriculture Class XXIV T wenty-one community leaders have been selected for Class XXIV of the Focus Agriculture program. This “first-in-the-nation” program is designed for community leaders to learn about agriculture in Santa Cruz County and the Pajaro Valley.

Class XXIV members include: Ted Burke, Co-owner, Shadowbrook Restaurant; Mary Anne Carson, Senior Vice-President, Director of Marketing & Community Relations, Santa Cruz County Bank; Cathy Conway, Director of Community Programs, Hospice of Santa Cruz County; Rob Love, President of Operations, Quality Landscape Services, Inc.; Laura Marcus, Executive Director, Dientes Community Dental Care; Barbara Mason, Economic Development Coordinator, County of Santa Cruz.

The program consists of once-amonth, daylong seminars, held over a period of nine months. The first session will be held on Friday, March 15. Speakers

ranging from farmers to elected officials to representatives from environmental groups will address the class. The sessions will cover such topics as ethnic groups in agriculture, new technology and diversity of commodities locally grown. In addition, there are many farm tours and hands on experiences. The participants will spend one day working on a farm.

In announcing the selected participants of Class XXIV, Agri-Culture President Bill Ringe, stated, “Community leaders will find this program beneficial and, in turn, growers who present information to the class will learn the public’s current perspective of local agriculture.

The program is designed to be a two way learning process.”

The Focus Agriculture program received a national award for its innovated approach to bringing the public and growers together. n •••

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Focus Agriculture Class XXIV for 2013: Blane Bachan – Group Benefits Consultant, McSherry, Hudson & Hall Ted Burke – Co-owner, Shadowbrook Restaurant Cathy Calfo – Executive Director/CEO, CCOF (California Certified Organic Farmers) Joel Campos – Sr. Manager Education & Outreach, Second Harvest Food Bank of Santa Cruz County Mary Anne Carson – Senior VicePresident, Director of Marketing & Community Relations, Santa Cruz County Bank

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Santa Cruz Ballet Theatre In Concert

Featuring a collaboration with Watsonville Taiko

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he Santa Cruz Ballet’s annual mixedrepertory concert features a new collaboration with choreography by Robert Kelley and a new score by Ikuyo Conant, with live performance by Watsonville Taiko. Guest Choreographer Shayla Bott, winner of the 2012 RDA/P Choreography Award will design a new piece for the dancers. Plus excerpts from the classic “Swan Lake Act II” and Robert Kelley’s new “Fantasia on Greensleeves” by Ralph Vaughan Williams.

Watsonville Taiko Artistic Director Ikuyo Conant has been drumming for twenty-two years. She originally came to Watsonville Taiko because her daughter wanted to drum, and as fate would have it, stayed on after her daughter decided not to continue. Ikuyo became a leader in the group and a teacher.

There is more to the drumming than learning patterns or how to hold your sticks.

Ikuyo speaks of her approach to Taiko as a combination of the physical, mental and spiritual. In her classes, students are exposed to music, martial arts, meditation, and dance. Her commitment has lead to her collaborations with Robert Kelley and the Santa Cruz Ballet Theatre dancers.

Santa Cruz Ballet Theatre In Concert

featuring a collaboration with Watsonville Taiko Moonstones: A Tale of Three Suns – March 23 1:00 and 4:30 p.m., Cabrillo Crocker Theater anta Cruz Ballet Theatre presents its In Concert performances at Cabrillo College’s Crocker Theater. Join us for a contemporary and classical ballet concert featuring premieres choreographed by guest artist Shayla Bott, and Artistic Director Robert Kelley in collaboration with Watsonville Taiko. As its annual classical offering, Santa Cruz Ballet Theatre will perform excerpts from Swan Lake Act II. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased online through www. scbt.org. You may also purchase by calling the Cabrillo Crocker Theatre Box Office at 831-479- 6154 on Thursdays and Fridays from noon - 4 PM. All seats reserved. Tickets range from $12 - $24.

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This project-Moonstones: A Tale of Three Suns– includes Ikuyo’s interest in combining art forms: dancing, chanting, singing, drumming, story telling, Japanese symbolism and mythology, and Robert is challenged to work within a form - that of a “story ballet”. A story ballet is theatrical entertainment in which the dancing and music, scenery and costumes combine to tell a story. The classical ballets Cinderella and The Nutcracker do just that.

Moonstones is based on Ikuyo’s childhood memory of a tale about an archer who shoots down suns from the sky. Moonstones: A Tale of Three Suns is infused with dramatic tension, romance, the liveliness of the sprites and fairies, and the heroism that saves the village.

Both groups are ready for the challenges of bringing to life the villagers, the hunter and his son, the village elder’s daughter, the wood sprites and fairies, all of whom are intrinsic to the telling of this story of heroism. And of course, there are the stars, the moon and the suns...

Robert Kelley frequently chooses a choreographer with a modern bent and a good match for the Santa Cruz Ballet Theatre dancers. This year’s guest artist, Shayla Bott, is known for “blending the best that ballet and contemporary dance have to offer.”

Ms Bott’s choreography is deeply involved with the relationship between

music and dance. Her deep respect for musicality shows up in Silverstruck, a work commissioned by Santa Cruz Ballet Theater for “In Concert.” She chose six dancers for an intimate bringing to life of the intricacies of the Bach Partita No. 3 in E Major. Although the musical setting is the 18th century, the effect of the dance is quite modern.

The vision of Santa Cruz Ballet Theatre is to present works from the classical repertoire. This year’s offering is the performance of excerpts from Swan Lake Act II, known as the “White Act.” The scenario was fashioned in the 19th century from Russian folk tales and tells the story of Odette, a princess turned into a swan by an evil sorcerer’s curse. Lev Ivanov’s

choreography has reigned supreme in its delicacy and precision for over 100 years, along with the much-loved score by P.I. Tchaikovsky. Co-Artistic Director Diane Cypher says, “When little girls dream of ballet, this is what they dream of.”

And there are always surprises on the concert–a few divertissements to further tickle the audience’s appetite for dance! n

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The Magic of Camp Michael Thompson, Ph.D.

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hat exactly happens at camp that makes people rhapsodize about the experience thirty or forty years later? Whenever I tell people that I am curious about the camp experience, the stories start to pour out. “I loved my camp,” they say in a dreamy voice.

What is it about the summer camp experience — just a few weeks away for perhaps two or three seasons — that goes so deep under their skin? As a psychol-

ogist, I am curious about the mystery of camp. What’s the magic ingredient?

After a whole summer of sitting in on campfires, cabin chats, and dining hall sing-alongs; after laughing through a lot of silly campfire skits; after watching kids compete in color wars and canoeing contests and stage first-rate productions of Broadway musicals — I’m closer to an answer.

First, it is absolutely magical for kids to

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be away from their parents. The sweetest, most satisfying moments of childhood (think back to your own life) are almost always when you are away from your parents. Children are suddenly free to face challenges and accomplishments that are theirs alone — experiences that don’t have to be run through the parental cognitiveruminative-metabolic-judicial machinery.

Whether it’s kicking a ball or riding a horse, they will find out that learning a skill is work and that success is worth the effort. Being part of a team on the soccer field or in the show ring makes friends and experiences remembered for a lifetime.

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Two great programs for all ages and abilities!

(Boys and Girls — Ages 4-6 and 6-14) Catalyst Soccer: Player Development Programs are designed to help the young player become more confident with their soccer skills. The curriculum is designed

by Catalyst Soccer’s Founder, Paul Holocher, Cal Poly Mustang soccer coach, and is inspired from the teachings of FC Barcelona youth trainings. Topics covered include individual ball skills with special emphasis on the passing and possession/ positional games. Many engaging small sided games will allow players to simulate real game situations while maximizing the application of attacking skills to make good decisions on the field.

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New Assistant County Clerk Appointed S anta Cruz County Clerk Gail L. Pellerin announced the appointment of Tricia Webber to serve as the new Assistant County Clerk for Santa Cruz County.

“Tricia Webber has been with the department for 15 years,” Pellerin said.

“Her extensive knowledge and experience in clerk services and election processes will be great assets as she embarks on this new leadership position.”

Webber has worked in all divisions of the office and is a dependable resource for

Webber earned her Bachelor her co-workers and community. of Science degree in International She is a Deputy Commissioner of Business at California State UniCivil Marriages and has managed versity, Fresno in December 1993 many innovative programs in the and her Multiple Subject Teaching County Clerk/Elections office Credential, from Chapman Uniincluding the extensive election versity in June 2000. She worked audit program and the Military as a teacher in Santa Cruz County and Overseas Voter program. before joining the County Clerk/ She received the Santa Cruz Tricia Webber Elections Department. She is a County Employee Recognition Gold Award in 2008 for her outstanding past president of Holy Cross PTA and past management of the November 2008 president of P.E.O. Philanthropic Educational Organization. Webber has earned a Election.

California Professional Election Administration Credential and is currently co-chair of the state credential program for election officials. She is a member of the California Association of Clerks and Election Officials and serves on several subcommittees, including: Legislative, Voters with Specific Needs, and the Help America Vote Act. Webber is also a successful grant writer, having been awarded two grants last year from the federal government. n For more information, please contact County Clerk Gail Pellerin at 831-454-2419.

Editor to Offer Writing Workshop in Capitola

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ongtime book editor Laurie Gibson will present an afternoon workshop for writers, “Recipe for Writing Progress,” Sunday, March 3, from 1 to 4 pm, at the Capitola Book Café (1475 41st Ave.). Sprinkled with stories and tips (e.g., how to find literary agents), this popular program is designed to empower and inspire writers of all levels. The session starts with a peek at today’s book business, and then explores the pros and cons of traditional vs. electronic and selfpublishing. Next up? A serving of literary

“Focus-Ag” from page 16 Bryan Largay – Director of Conservation, Land Trust of Santa Cruz County Elaine Legorreta – Watsonville High School Principal, Pajaro Valley Unified School District Rob Love – President of Operations, Quality Landscape Services, Inc. Deborah Luhrman – Contributing Editor, Edible Monterey Bay Magazine Laura Marcus – Executive Director, Dientes Community Dental Care Barbara Mason – Economic Development Coordinator, County of Santa Cruz Kerri Miljanich – Senior Manager, Product Packaging, Driscoll’s Strawberry Associates, Inc. David Mirrione – Director, Santa Cruz County Workforce Investment Board Richard Rue – President, The Volare Group, Inc. Mauricio Urzua – Publisher, Santa Cruz Sentinel DBA La Ganga Especial Allyson Violante – County Supervisor Analyst, Supervisor Zach Friend

Sprinkled with stories and tips (e.g., how to find literary agents), this popular program is designed to empower and inspire writers of all levels. and editorial tips to help writers refine their craft.

Added to the mix will be selfassessments and writing exercises, a handout featuring valuable resources for writers as well as a description of the traditional publishing process, a handful of

practical tips to help you get published and sell your work, and the most important ingredient of all: answers to your questions.

Presenter: Laurie Gibson has served more than 100 first-time authors, helping them prepare their work for publication.

She’s also edited and proofread more than

200 books (including “The Color Purple”) for various publishers, as well as teaching editing for the Extension programs at UCSD and UCLA. Cost: $30 (attendees will receive a discount on future Laurie Gibson editorial services, including manuscript evaluation). To register, call the store at (831) 462-4415 or e-mail mycommunity@capitolabookcafe. com. Questions about the workshop content? E-mail Laurie: wordworker1@ earthlink.net or call (858) 635-1233 (voicemail). n

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Free E-Waste Recycle Day

Providing Hope to People with Developmental Disabilities

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Saturday, February 23, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. HOPE Services, 220 Lincoln Street Santa Cruz

OPE’s mission is to assist individuals with developmental disabilities to live and participate in their communities.

Imagine living your life behind closed doors, isolated from your friends and family, just because you’re “different.”

Not too long ago, this was the unfortunate reality for people with developmental disabilities. Thankfully, a group of concerned parents of children with special needs joined to change that reality. They believed that their children deserved the same opportunities enjoyed by their siblings and friends. These parents opened a world of opportunity for their children to become valued and participating members of their communities.

Out of their efforts grew HOPE Services. Today, we provide programs and services – including job training, counseling and community living — that assist more than 2,500 children, adults and

seniors with developmental disabilities.

HOPE Services accepts the following e-waste (working or not). Acceptable electronic waste includes computers, monitors, computer cables, mice, keyboards, VCRs,

faxes, radios, printers, telephones, televisions, CPUs, monitors, stereos, speakers, DVD players, cell phones and recorders.

All materials donated will be safely recycled by State approved recycler ECS Recycling, nothing goes overseas, and will be used to create employment opportunities for people with developmental disabilities.

To arrange for an E-Waste pickup at your company or home call 1-866.636.6283. Your donation is tax-deductible as permitted by law.

Saturday, February 24, 2013, 9:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. HOPE Services 220 Lincoln Street Santa Cruz, CA 95060 For information visit the HOPE Services Website: wwwhopeservices.org or call: (831) 600-1510

Amateur Radio Technician License Class

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he Santa Cruz VE Group is pleased to offer a licensing class to introduce people to the art and science of Amateur Radio. In this class, you will learn what makes Amateur Radio the most unique organization in the world of communications. You will also be introduced to the information that you need to know in order to pass the FCC Technician level license exam. We will schedule a licensing exam to occur after the course has been completed.

We will use the ARRL Ham Radio License Manual (Level 1 Technician for the question pool that is valid for the period of

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July 1, 2010 to June 30, 2014.) This manual comes with Practice Exam Software, which will be most useful for study purposes,

and you can obtain it from either arrl.org or amazon.com for a nominal price. Using this manual, we will cover the following topics: • Welcome to Amateur Radio • Radio and Signals Fundamentals • Electricity, Components, and Circuits • Propagation, Antennas, and Feed Lines • Amateur Radio Equipment • Communicating With Other Hams • Licensing Regulations • Operating Regulations • Safety There is no charge for the class.

••• Mountain Community Resources - 6134 Hwy 9, Felton, CA 95018 Mondays – March 4 - May 27, 7 - 9:00 p.m.

February 2013 SCWD2 Monthly Project Update and Related News R ainfall and Water Restriction Update At halfway through the winter wet season, rainfall in the City of Santa Cruz totals about 14.7 inches for the season to date. Normal for this time of year is about 16.6 inches. The City of Santa Cruz presented a Water Supply Outlook at its February 4th Water Commission meeting and will provide another periodic review at the end of February.

To access the report: www.cityofsantacruz.com/index.aspx?page=1915.

Assuming that the second half of winter will bring enough rain and runoff to upgrade the 2013 water year classification to Normal, the City’s water supply should be adequate to meet expected water demands within the water service area for the rest of 2013.

For Soquel Creek Water District, water supply is based on groundwater conditions, not solely on annual rainfall patterns.

The overdrafted groundwater basin, used by both private and municipal pumpers, has historically been overpumped than what can be naturally recharged with rainfall such that many years of abundant rainfall will not replenish these aquifers adequately to correct the situation.

For this summer’s call for curtailment, the District needs 13 more inches of rain in February and March to avoid falling into a Stage 2, 15% mandatory restriction category.

“Poetry Contest” from page 5 Cold and away.

The ocean’s whispering touch is your lips on my skin.

Cold and away.

How like your breath, this kelp salt metal air.

I wait for you.

••• Capitola Soquel First Place – Dana Orlando True Love Surprised by love so long ago, found in a friend- who would have known?

That initial spark of “Could it be?”

For this summer’s call for curtailment, the District needs 13 more inches of rain in February and March to avoid falling into a Stage 2, 15% mandatory restriction category. Also, on March 5th, a public hearing will be held setting board policy regarding pursuing long-term mandatory water restrictions in the absence of a sufficient supplemental supply to meet the District’s groundwater recovery goals.

Santa Cruz County’s Annual Status Report on Water Resource Management Activities Now Available he Annual Status Report on Santa Cruz County water resource management activities was presented to the County Board of Supervisors on January 29, 2013. This report recognizes that Santa Cruz County has a continuing need to address major water resource challenges stating that most of the groundwater basins are being pumped in excess of sustainable yield and that water supply agencies do not have sufficient sustainable supplies to meet current and future demand. It also highlights activities for integrated regional water management, water supply, water conservation, storm water management, water quality protection, and habitat restoration such as water exchange, groundwater recharge, well monitoring, the scwd2 Desalination Program, and more.

Much of this work is coordinated among County departments and independent agencies through the Integrated Regional Water Management Program and other efforts such as the Soquel-Aptos Groundwater Basin Advisory Group.

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SCWD2 tests a New On-Line Tool as a Way to Gather Input oquel Creek Water District is evaluating a potentially new way to gather input

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using an on-line questionnaire tool. We are also interested to see how many of our monthly scwd2 email recipients would respond to our request to answer a few questions. Can you spare a minute? To access this on-line survey, visit https:// surveys.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_ eDkqGJsJgs6pdWZ n

soon grew into our destiny.

Church bells rang, the honeymoon... a delight.

Lively baby cries soon filled our nights.

Blessed beyond our imaginations.

“Gratefulness”... our favorite contemplation.

My partner, my best friend, the love of my life, this world has thrown punches. We have sadly known strife.

Through chemo and heartache and questions of “Why?” We have grown as a family with God by our side.

You see, a love that is fleeting is not love at all.

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Life Lab Program Flourishes at Main Street Elementary School

n 2006, a highly supportive group of parents at Main Street School created the foundation for a school-wide Life Lab (LL) Program. These outstanding parent volunteers visualized developing their garden program similar to the highly successful Life Lab Program at UCSC. If you are not familiar with UCSC’s program, I recommend that you visit http://www. lifelab.org/category/programs/ and explore this superb program.

Main Street’s LL Program is truly exceptional. Our children partake monthly in an enrichment learning activity that blends science, nutrition, math, art and music throughout the year. Each month students at every grade level, kindergarten through fifth grade, enjoy getting their hands dirty and learning about all aspects of growing healthy foods.

One of the many highlights of the LL Program is the garden party that takes

place the last Friday of each m o n t h .

Liz Bell (Grandma Liz) helps organize these energetic garden p a r t i e s w h e r e fun crafts and face painting also take place. These monthly parties truly embrace the outstanding parent volunteerism at Main Street. They serve as an opportunity for

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parents, students and extended f a m i l y members to work collectively in the preparation of the garden for the next growing cycle.

Y o u will be amazed at the major projects that community volunteers accomplish during this event. In addition, it is so rewarding to see the culmination of the school-wide beautification projects on a regular basis. The LL Program serves as a major catalyst in having volunteers share their resources in one of Main Street School’s thriving programs. The highlight of the LL Program’s garden party is when Grandma Liz feeds our student’s bellies.

Another major development in the LL Program is in the area of healthy eating habits for our children. There is a significant connection with the hands on approach of science throughout the grade level lesson for this program. The kids at Main Street understand how food goes from seed to table (or farm to fork) because they have literally planted the seeds. They have worked together to produce food that will nourish their bodies and give them energy. When you ask the kids what they

like most about Life Lab, they say, “eating the veggies we grew!”

Each class has a salad party and it’s really incredible to see kids eating things they’ve never eaten before 1) because they grew it; 2) because it tastes great; 3) because it’s good for them and; 4) because everyone’s doing it! Kids will say, “I’ve never tried a tomato” - they try it and love it! The upper grades have an extra special activity connected with the LL Program. The upper grade students cook vegetables that have been grown from seed. In addition to learning about nutritious meals, our students have yummy food like bok choy quesadillas, salsa from the garden, grilled zucchini and toasted pumpkin seeds. These are all examples of cooking activities done during LL lessons.

Fundraising efforts with the sale of their fruits and vegetables is just another terrific attribute of this program.

It is without question that the Life Lab Program at Main Street is truly an exciting comprehensive learning opportunity for all of our children. All students at Main Street (100%) participate in the Life Lab Program. This program has galvanized a community focus to create special opportunities for both adults and children. The creativity of these volunteers (40+) has resulted in blending enriched academia as well as embracing collaborative learning.

Giving our children the opportunity to learn about the importance of healthy eating habits is an essential knowledge for their future. I encourage you to contact Ms. Annette Bitter, Principal at Main Street or Kristy McCain, Life Lab Coordinator, who can also be contacted through Main Street School and schedule a visit. n

Help Save Endangered Species at Tax Time!

C alifornia’s wild animals and plants need your help, and there’s an easy way to do it! Just make a voluntary contribution on line 403 and/or line 410 of your state income tax return (Form 540). By contributing any amount one dollar or more, you can support the Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) Rare and Endangered Species Preservation Fund and/or the California Sea Otter Fund. What you donate this year is tax deductible on next year’s return.

CDFW Director Charlton H. Bonham said, “These funds have provided critical support for many state-listed species, including the Tiburon mariposa lily, Owens pupfish, blunt-nosed leopard lizard, mountain yellow-legged frog, great gray owl, Sierra Nevada red fox and many more. These donations help protect California’s exceptional biodiversity.”

There are 387 listed plant and animal species in the state. Money raised through the tax check-off program helps pay for essential CDFW research and recovery efforts, and critical updates on the status of state-listed species to help assure their conservation.

Since 1983, the tax check-off fund for Rare and Endangered Species has raised more than $18 million and supported numerous projects, including surveys for the endangered Sierra Nevada red

fox. Support from California taxpayers has enabled wildlife biologists to achieve important recovery milestones to conserve vulnerable species.

More information on the Rare and Endangered Species Preservation tax check-off program is available at www.dfg. ca.gov/taxcheck.

A second tax check-off fund was created in 2006 specifically to facilitate recovery of the California sea otter, which is listed as a Fully Protected Species under the state law and threatened under the federal Endangered Species Act. According to the most recently completed survey, there are fewer than 3,000 sea otters in California waters.

According to CDFW Wildlife Veterinarian and lead sea otter pathologist Melissa Miller, the California Sea Otter Fund provides essential funding to help state scientists better understand and trace the causes of sea otter mortality, identify factors limiting population growth and collaborate with other organizations to prevent the pollution of California’s nearshore marine ecosystem. This fund consists entirely of voluntary contributions from taxpayers of the state of California. There are no other dedicated state funding sources available to continue this important work.

You can support this research by making a contribution on line 410 of your state tax form 540, the California Sea Otter Fund. CDFW works with the California Coastal Conservancy, Friends of the Sea Otter, Defenders of Wildlife and others to promote the Sea Otter Fund. Visit the website at www.dfg.ca.gov/taxcheck and the CDFW Facebook page at https://www. facebook.com/SeaOtterFundCDFW. n

Mandated Report Training to Identify Child Abuse Available at No Cost

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he Children’s Network and Child Abuse Prevention Committee (CAPC) of Santa Cruz County provides free training to mandated reporters and other interested persons. Our experienced trainer, Jenny Hundemer, provides engaging trainings to mandated reporters working in schools, community centers and social service agencies to provide them with the skills they need.

Trainings help mandated reporters to understand what is required of them, how to make a report and what to expect after a report is made. CAPC’s training provides a medium for understanding and discussion

of this crucial link in the protection of innocent lives.

Trainings are offered eight times a

Trainings help mandated reporters to understand what is required of them, how to make a report and what to expect after a report is made. CAPC’s training provides a medium for understanding and discussion of this crucial link in the protection of innocent lives.

year, with three more this fiscal year. The next training takes place in Watsonville on February 26, 2013.

South County at Pajaro Valley Community Health Trust, 85 Neilson Street, Watsonville, CA 95076 Tuesday, February 26, 2013 - 5:30-7:30pm Tuesday, May 21, 2013 - 5:30-7:30pm North County at United Way of Santa Cruz County, 4450 Capitola Road, Capitola, CA 95010 Tuesday, April 2, 2013 - 5:30-7:30pm To register for a free mandated reporter training or for more information please visit http://www.unitedwaysc. org/activities/mandated-reporter-training or contact Robyn McKeen, Administrative Services Coordinator at United Way of Santa Cruz County, at rmckeen@unitedwaysc.org or (831) 465-2201.

If you are interested in scheduling training for staff of more than 25 employees, please contact Mary Greenham, Senior Staff Development Trainer for Child Welfare at

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California Public Services Suffering

Rising Health Care And Employee Costs Affect State Funding Los Altos — California Common Sense (CACS) released a report analyzing how the State’s proposed budget has changed since 2007-08, which was the last time a California governor proposed a balanced budget. Revenue expected for 2013-14 is $10.8 billion greater than revenue expected for 2007-08, but funding for most services is expected to be lower due to growing health care and employee costs. Governor Brown recently called for a special Legislative session to address the state’s rising health care costs.

“Think of the State’s proposed budget as a pie. Compared to 2007-08, the overall pie is larger, but Social Services, K-12, Universities, Courts, and other services are now smaller slices,” said Autumn Carter, Executive Director of CACS. “On the other hand, Health Care Services, Employee sal-

“Think of the State’s proposed budget as a pie. Compared to 2007-08, the overall pie is larger, but Social Services, K-12, Universities, Courts, and other services are now smaller slices.”

— Autumn Carter, Executive Director of CACS

aries, Retirement benefits, and Debt Service are all larger slices.”

While both the 2013-14 and 2007-08 proposed budgets purported to be balanced, their overall compositions are quite different. Since 2007-08, some budget areas have fared much better than others, and some much worse. For example, despite the revenue increase, proposed spending on K-12 Education will be no higher than in the 2007-08 proposed budget and 2% less of the total 2013-14 state budget and Health Care Services has increased as a proportion of the budget by 7% from 13 to 20%.

The following are among the report’s findings: • Despite higher revenues, proposed State spending on some areas is significantly lower in 2013-14 than in 2007-08: Social Services (-14%), Universities (-14%), Courts (-16%) and Transportation (-31%).

• Proposed spending on other areas is materially higher in 2013-14 than in 2007-08: Health Care Services (+62%), Employee Compensation (+16%), Retirement Benefits (+25%) and Debt Service (+24%).

• Special Funds, which derive their revenues largely from fees and to which more than 50% of the state’s employee compensation and benefits

costs are allocated, are now responsible for 30% of state spending as compared to 21% in 2007-08.

• State spending on K-12 Education is expected to be no higher than in the 2007-08 proposed budget.

• User fees have risen significantly.

CSU tuition has doubled, and UC tuition has more than doubled.

Vehicle registration fees increased 68%, annual park pass fees increased 56% and court-filing fees

increased 36%.

• General obligation and retirement benefit debt has grown substantially – 55% and 25%, respectively.

Access the report at www.cacs.org/ ca/article/62.

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“Camp” from page 18 Secondly, the relationship between campers and counselors or coaches is pure gold. The younger kids love and admire their mentors, and that respect brings out the best in those adults. They are at their most responsible, compassionate and loving when they are put in charge of younger children.

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tions. Camps have the ability to create that world that belongs only to a child and his or her friends. Now that is magic. n

Got Power? ... Which kind?

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ictionary.com defines power as a person or thing that possesses or exercises authority or influence.

To this, I’m adding to get something done.

Sounds like a basic definition of business.

As such, I think it’s worth exploring what kind of power is being used to get what kind of work done.

While a conversation about power is usually about how women need to get more and men need to tone it down, I’m persuaded that both genders need to understand power, how they use it and its impact on others. Neither gender can afford to be uncomfortable in the face of power. Neither gender can afford to be blinded, and victimized, by the concept of power their gender has historically inherited.

We all have ample reasons to be wary of the concept of power. Our human history has been marked throughout its entirety by conflict, violence and carnage as people seek to gain power over others. In today’s world, whether it is in the domain of business or social change, collaboration, partnership and distributed leadership are essential success factors. It’s time all of us take stock of how we use power and what kind we use.

Oxaal and Baden defined four different

“Women’s empowerment should lead to the liberation of men from false value systems and ideologies of oppression.

It should lead to a situation where each one can become a whole being regardless of gender, and use their fullest potential to construct a more humane society for all.”

— Farhan Akhtar, activist and filmmaker

manifestations or expressions of power.

Whether you are a business owner/leader or employee, whether you are a Boomer or a GenY-er, notice what jumps to mind as you read these. It may reveal your unconscious belief that’s impacting your effectiveness.

Four types of power 1. Power over (a thing or person) 2. Power to (effect some change or to make and carry out a decision) 3. Power with (shared power, acquired as a result of partnership with a collective goal) 4. Power within (self-confidence and self-awareness).

Power Outage would be remiss if I didn’t say a bit more about women and power. So very many women, the world over, have little ‘power within’ because someone else has, and exercises, ‘power over’ them. Many a woman is unable to participate in ‘power with’ others, because the men who have ‘power over’ her are the ones who decide whether she cooperates with anyone, who she gets to cooperate with, and what exactly she cooperates with them on. Yes, this is changing. Yes, there’s more to go.

Women must seek to acquire ‘power over’ ourselves and our lives, ‘power to’ effect change and affect others, and in order to do so, we must gain some measure of ‘power over’ our world, our personal, social and domestic circumstances, and our environment in every sense. Until women are comfortable with their own power and not rendered uncomfortable and incapacitated by another person’s power, they will (1) remain unable to seek and use power appropriately and (2) be unable to respond effectively to it.

Power reclaimed oth men and women need the power to use their gifts and talents; power to educate and be educated; power to change or remain the same; power to say no or yes; power to choose life paths, life partners, foods, religions, careers,

friends and neighbors; power to make our own decisions, power to spend the money

we earn (or not) and on and on.

Power is a reality of human existence. It is not power that is the issue, it is the kind we use and the uses to which we put power. My challenge to you, business leader: Share this with your team and ask, “What kind of power is most effective, when and how should we use it to have our business be successful?”

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13. Taekwondo country 14. ___ of Good Feelings 15. Twofold 16. Relating to Quechuan people 17. Energy unit 18. To set someone free 19. Bruce Wayne’s Batman, e.g.

21. *Historical drama and Oscar nominee 23. Feline cry 24. Secretary, e.g.

American 25. a.k.a.

Gas Association 28. Cleanse 30. Gather, as in courage, e.g.

35. Make fun of 37. Lord’s worker 39. *Controversial speech-making director (2003) 40. Aware of 41. They itch 43. *Singing nominee 44. Apartments, e.g.

46. Bank claim 47. “____ in full” 48. Petered out 50. Put in the hold 52. Grazing land 53. *Vanity Fair holds a big one on Oscar night 55. ___ sheet 57. *Western director nominee

61. *”Cloud _____,” snubbed by the Academy 63. Justin Timberlake’s “_____ the End of Time” 64. Under the weather 66. 1.75 pints 69. “Time is money,” e.g.

70. Adam and Eve used its leaves for covering 71. Silly and insignificant 72. Comedy Central’s “____.O” 73. Drug approver 74. Throat infection

7. Get it wrong 8. Bald symbol 9. Dietary mineral 10. Division word 11. Nervous biter’s victim 12. Hidden valley 15. Hogwash 20. Flooded 22. Any doctrine 24. Ascetic Muslim monk 25. *Love 26. Going to 27. *Cooper and Lawrence ___ __ “Silver Linings Playbook” 29. Wedding cover 31. Daytime TV offering 32. Relating to tone DOWN 1. Often used with “bum” 33. Bert’s roommate 34. High-pitched 2. *Got an Oscar 36. Japanese string 3. Shamu, e.g. instrument 4. King’s domain 5. *President portrayer 38. Three of these in a yard 6. *Ang and Spike, e.g.

42. Horse or pig sound 45. Difficult to detect by the mind 49. ___ chi 51. *Youngest ever nominee 54. Sense an odor 56. Colorful spread 57. African tea 58. Backward arrow command 59. Greek H’s 60. Not far distant in time, space or degree 61. Aquatic plant 62. *Like most in attendance at the Oscars 65. Manhole cover 67. WSW opposite 68. One in a set © Statepoint Media

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Mystery Series Round-Up …

The Alpine Xanadu

By Mary Daheim Ballantine. $26(Rating-Excellent) he 24th installment of this popular, long running, cozy series finds newspaper editor Emma Lord recovering from her near fatal scrape with a deranged killer. Emma’s friends and the citizens of Alpine, Washington, are also still abuzz with the news that she and the local sheriff, Milo Dodge, are finally planning to tie the knot and marry.

The nuptials will have to be placed on hold for a while since the quiet, cascade community has become a whirlwind of activity that has kept the head of the Alpine Advocate and her small staff hopping.

The opening of anew rehabilitation center and medical health facility called RestHaven needs to be covered, as does the tragic death of Wayne Eriks, who was electrocuted atop a power pole during a snow storm. Initially Wayne’s demise is classified as an accidental death, but Sheriff Dodge isn’t so sure that’s the correct assessment of the situation.

Adding to the work load of both Emma and her fiancé are allegations that someone is trying to kill the town’s richest man, there is some hanky-panky going on at the local high school and the paper’s House & Home editor has gone missing.

With so many problems that need immediate attention, there doesn’t seem time for a trip to the altar but, then, in this series, Mary Daheim loves to toss her readers a curve from time to time.

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Proof of Guilt

An Inspector Ian Rutledge Mystery

By Charles Todd William Morrow. $25.99 (Rating-Very Good) cotland Yard Inspector Ian Rutledge is back for his 15th adventure which involves an apparent hit-and-run fatality.

The suspicious accident occurs in a quiet part of Chelsea, a part of London, and the corpse has no identification.

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With only an expensive watch found in the victim’s vest, Rutledge launches an investigation that leads the inspector to a famous firm that produces and sells Madeira wine. The head of the firm, Lewis French, is missing, so it appears that Rutledge has hit pay dirt. Digging a little deeper, it appears that the missing man’s jilted former lover, his present fiancée, his sister or even his cousin might be implicated in the man’s disappearance.

It is a complicated case with plenty of circumstantial evidence but no clear proof of guilt that points to any single person. As Rutledge keeps digging, he finds himself at odds with the new, acting chief superintendent who wants a quick resolution of the case and is determined to pin the blame on one of the women in French’s life.

Set in the 1920s, this period suspense story is filled with sibling rivalries and bitter family struggles over the ownership of the company. Refusing to jump to the wrong conclusion, Inspector Rutledge is determined to see justice done even if it means a drawn out investigation which may well jeopardize both his career and his very life.

If you have followed this atmospheric series, you’ll not want to miss this case. It is one of the most interesting and challenging Rutledge has thus far faced. It’s a stunner from start to finish!

Three Graves Full

By Jamie Mason Gallery Books. $24.99 (Rating -Very Good) amie Mason makes his debut with this macabre suspense yarn that offers a cast of offbeat characters, a couple of surprising twists and a touch of deliciously dark humor.

“There is very little peace for a man with a body buried in his backyard. Jason Getty had grown accustomed to the strangling night terrors, the randomly prickling palms, the bright, aching surges of adren-

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aline at the sight of Mrs. Truesdell’s dog trotting across the lawn with some unidentified thing clamped in its jaws.”

Although Jason is responsible for one of the corpses resting on his property, he is not the person who planted the other two bodies that the police unearth.

A s chaos reigns all around him, the usually mild mannered man must deal with a situation that is careening totally out of control.

A cast of colorful individuals Jason would much rather not get to know play major roles in sorting out this mess as do two determined local cops and their volunteer police dog.

Perhaps it is a bit premature to make the comparison, but don’t be surprised if Ms. Mason’s work is eventually compared to that of Tim Dorsey, Carl Hiaasen or Timothy Hallinan.

Target of Revenge

A Jordan Sandor Thriller

By Jeffrey Stephens Gallery Books. $26 (Rating-Good) IA agent Jordan Sandor returns in this sequel to “Targets of Opportunity.” The revenge seeking operative is set on taking down a cold-blooded sociopath known as Adina.

Along with a number of innocent people, one of Sandor’s closest friends is killed by the terrorist.

Out to get Adina, Sandor crash lands in the Venezuelan jungle, infiltrates his adversaries’ camp, and discovers that he has landed in the center of an international drug operation plus a plot that will harm thousands of innocent lives.

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Realizing only he can avert a major tragedy that will harm untold numbers of innocent people in New York City, Sandor launches an operation to stop Adina but he quickly realizes his clever opponent has contacts in some very high places.

This “take no prisoners” adventure harkens back to the heydays of the James Bond series. Those who enjoy fast paced action novels will find this story a quick read and one they will wish to share with family and friends.

Guilt

An Alex Delaware Novel

By Jonathan Kellerman Ballantine. $28 (Rating Very Good) ith 75 million copies of his books in print, clinical psychologist and suspense author Jonathan Kellerman appeals to a wide audience of readers. The formidable team of child psychologist Alex Delaware and LAPD Detective Milo Sturgis are back again for a challenging investigation that centers on a cold case that dates back over half a century.

In quick succession, a number of horrifying events disrupt an affluent Los Angeles neighborhood. An infant’s body, buried for sixty years, is unearthed in a backyard makeover, while not far away a young woman is found shot in a park.

Is there a connection? Detective Sturgis seems to think so and calls on his friend to lend a hand connecting the dots. What follows is a case that goes back decades and involves doctors, nurses and a hospital with a sordid reputation. When the trail points towards the celebrity world that LA is famous for, the investigation gets really interesting and more dangerous.

Unspeakable rituals and sacrifices linked to a coldly diabolical adversary will shake both these seasoned investigators and have them wondering just how far a deranged person will go to achieve his goals.

If you are a Kellerman fan, you certainly won’t want to miss this new release! n

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Santa Cruz County Bank Recognized

Local Bank one of 11 ‘Exceptional Banks’ in California

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anta Cruz County Bank announced today that it has received notification of being designated as an “Exceptional Bank” for 2012 by The Findley Reports, Inc. As a highly regarded financial industry consulting firm, The Findley Reports has been recognizing the financial performance of banking institutions in California for over forty years.

Four basic traits were considered in addition to each bank’s financial performance: stability of board and management; organizational health; balance within the balance sheet with core earnings and control of the risk profile of the organization; strong partner relationships with their customers, shareholders, regulators and industry. The eleven exceptional banks range from $151 million to $6 billion in asset size and date as far back as 1916.

Chairman of the Bank’s Board of Directors George Gallucci commented, “The

Board of Directors recognizes that this honor is particularly significant when you realize that our entire span of existence has been during turbulent and challenging economic times. We view this designation as the result of the hard work of management and the diligence and oversight of our Board of Directors.”

This Exceptional designation follows the 2011 and 2010 rating of Super Premier PerGeorge Gallucci forming for Santa Cruz County Bank and their 2009 designation as one of five Exceptional banks in California

by The Findley Reports, Inc. Gary Steven Findley, Editor of The Findley Reports remarked, “It is a great honor to recognize exceptional banks that are able to perform consistently over

several years. Several years ago, we recognized Santa Cruz County Bank as an exceptional bank but due to the economic challenges and regulatory environment uncertainty we discontinued such recognition. Santa Cruz County Bank was one of thirty banks to ever receive that recognition and now only twenty-one of those banks remain. Of those twenty-one – we believe that eleven are worthy of recognition. Based upon their performance these past few years and also the organizational health of the bank demonstrated by consistency of personnel and performance, they remain an exceptional bank. It is great to uplift a banking entity that has not only demonstrated solid financial performance but has been an important part of the community that they serve. Santa Cruz County Bank continues to deliver strong financial performance that ranks in the top 10% of all banks in the Western United States.”

Santa Cruz County Bank, founded in 2004, is a locally owned and operated community bank with offices located in Aptos, Capitola, Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley and Watsonville. The Bank offers a variety of competitive deposit and lending solutions for businesses and individuals, including business loans and lines of credit, commercial real estate finance, agricultural loans, SBA and USDA government guaranteed loans, credit cards, merchant services, remote deposit capture, and online services, including bill payment and cash management.

Santa Cruz County Bank received a 2011 designation of a Super Premier Performing Bank by the Findley Reports, and has also received the designation of 4-Star “Excellent” and a 5-Star “Superior”

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hat is co-dependency? What W is enabling? What is this insanity? Am I the only one who

feels this way? Join Nar-Anon, a world wide fellowship of relatives and friends of addicts who have been affected by someone else’s addiction. Three meetings are now being held in Santa Cruz County, on Sundays, Tuesdays, and Fridays.

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

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omen Care has volunteer positions available for Monday shift, 9:00am-1:00pm.

Must be comfortable supporting women with cancer diagnosis.

For more information, call (831) 457-2273, or visit Women Care at 2901 Park Ave. Suite A1, Soquel.

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rts and Crafts people are invited to share their talent and become an Ageless Art Project Volunteer. Make creative expression possible for residents living in care facilities by leading a small art group of residents.

For more information, contact Family Service Agency of the Central Coast’s Ageless Art Project at (831) 459-8917 x. 208.

shops will cover resume writing, communication, and interview skills.

For more information, call profile at (831) 479-0393 or visit www. santacruzprofile.org.

First Mondays

Great Decisions Lecture Series

7:00pm-8:30pm, Episcopal Church of St. John the Baptist, 125 Canterbury Dr. Aptos ecture series on “Great Decisions”, put out by The Foreign Policy Association. Lectures led

by Dr. Laina Farhat-Holzman, sponsored by Santa Cruz Branch, American Association of University Women (AAUW).

For more information, call Lois Holcomb (831) 688-0541.

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Alzheimers Support Groups

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

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and for directions, please call by service) and Sat. 8:30 am with “Come As You Are Zen” at 9:00 am 454-4024.

Visit oceangatezen.org for more info.

Coastal Professionals 8:00am to 9:30am at Aptos History Museum, Old Dominion First Tuesdays and Court, Aptos.

Third Wednesdays each month earn tips and make connections.

Orientations to Become Local professionals meet weekly to focus on business building and Advocates for Children North County, 5:30-7p.m., first collaboration. Interested business owners, independent professionals Tuesday of month (for location and guests welcome. details contact Danielle at 7612956 X102) South County, 5:30-7 For more information: 621-1153, www.CoastalProfessionals.net p.m., third Wednesday of the month at the CASA Office, 813 Freedom Blvd. Watsonville Second and Fourth Wednesdays ASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) of Santa Cruz County Freedom Forum Presents: needs your help. Volunteer 3-5 Constitution Classes hours per week to provide support, 7:00pm, Quaker Friends Meeting guidance, and a powerful voice in House, 225 Rooney St. Santa Cruz court for children who have been For more information, visit removed from their homes because www.meetup.com/santacruzof abuse or neglect. Everyone freedom-forum/ welcome, men and bilingual folks especially encouraged.

To RSVP call 761-2956 Ext. 102, Thursdays Capitola-Aptos or email Danielle@casaofsantacruz.org Rotary Club Meeting 12-1:30 p.m. at Seascape Golf Second Tuesdays each month Course.

Contact Doug at 831- 724-9192 Free Job Seek Workshop! or e-mail dnakashima@razzolink.

6:00pm-7:00pm, Gateway Bible com for more information.

Church, 5000 Granite Creek Rd. Scotts Valley Overeaters Anonymous For more information, visit 1:00-2:00pm, Louden Nelson http://hirewire.org Community Center, Rm. 5 301 Center St. Santa Cruz For more information, call (831) PFLAG 429-7906

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rop in Support Group is a gathering for women with all types of cancer. We offer support for women through all stages from (Parents, Families, and Friends of diagnoses through treatment.

Lesbians and Gays) For more information or to 7:00pm-9:00pm, 900 High St. register call (831) 457-2273 First Congregational Church of Santa Cruz Drop in Grief Support To learn more, call (831) 4276:00pm at Aegis, 125 Heather 4016 or visit www.pflagscc.org Terrace, Aptos oin other adults who are grieving Wednesdays the death of a friend or family Toastmasters: member. Learn helpful tools for Mondays thru Fridays coping: Share stories and receive Speak for Success support from people who care.

12:00pm-1:00pm, St. Philip’s Svaroopa® Yoga Classes No registration required, please Episcopal Church, 5271 Scotts See website for times, Deerpark call (831) 430-3000 Valley Drive, Scotts Valley.

Shopping Center, 783 Rio Del iving a business presentation?

Mar Blvd. Aptos Interviewing for a job? es, you can do yoga! With the First Tuesdays each month Improve your speaking skills in a support of blankets, beginning Tail Wagging World of Dog friendly, supportive environment students relax into easy poses with Redwood Ramblers ToastOwnership designed to release to deepest tensions in the body along the 6:30pm at the Santa Cruz SPCA, masters. Open to all levels.

Drop-ins welcome. For more spine. Discover this unique form 2685 Chanticleer Ave., Santa of Hatha yoga that deeply relaxes, Cruz (cross street is Soquel Ave.). information, call 831-335-3693. quiets the mind, reduces pain, accelerates injury recovery, and Overeaters Anonymous Ocean Gate Zen Center promotes better over all health.

6:30-7:30pm at Teach by the Beach For more information, visit www.

Zazen Instructions #50 Rancho Del Mar, Aptos aptosyoga.org, or call (831) 688-1019 6:30pm. 920 41st Ave. Suite For more information, call (831) 429-7906 B, Santa Cruz (next to Family Mondays Cycling Center) azen instruction 1st Tues of ea. First Wednesday each month PROFILE of Santa Cruz month at 6:30 pm. Ocean Gate Child Welfare Review 9:00am-12:30pm, 2045 40th Ave. Zen Center will be offering a 6 6:00pm- 9:00pm 1400 Emeline Clares St. Capitola week class beginning Jan. 8 at 7:30 Avenue room 206, Santa Cruz. eed help finding a job? Join pm on Being Time. This will follow he orientation is designed to review PROFILE of Santa Cruz. Its the child welfare system and to give free and it works. Last year 126 of its a 30 min. meditation. Morning meditation schedule is Tues., Thurs. you a chance to have your question members were placed in jobs, and answered by child welfare staff. we can help you too. Ongoing work- 6:45 am; Fri. 9:00 am (followed To register to one of the meetings

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Ave, Soquel Dr. Santa Cruz. ired of Clutter? Stuff piling up? Support is available. CLA meeting every Friday.

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Aptos Certified Farmers Market

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

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

Come As You Are Zen

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

Visit oceangatezen.org for more Second Thursdays each month info.

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Veterans of Foreign Wars

Santa Cruz Bingo 6:30 pm, 2259 7th Ave. Santa 4:00pm, 707 Fair Ave. Santa Cruz ommander Ronals Petty leads Cruz the meetings. anta Cruz Bingo supports For more information, call (831) local charity. All games have a 475-9804 minimum of a $150 prize, smaller crowds mean you have better Second and Fourth Thursdays odds.

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. press 4. ublic is invited to all programs.

Contact President Jess Allen Sundays 831-684-2721 or Past President Barbara Chamberlain at 831Over-Eaters Anonymous 688-3356 for meeting/dinner 9:00am-10:15am, Sutter reservations or information or visit 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 reservation by 5pm, Fridays. Call peakers helping speakers get (831) 429-7906. gigs.

Call (831) 332-8221 for more Church Bible Study/Worship information.

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

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Monday March 4

Trampling Out Advantage: The Political Economy of California Wine and Grapes

7:00pm, UCSC Music Center Recital Hall 10:00am-12:30pm, Cabrillo ill Friedland, Professor College, VAPA Hall Lecture Room Emeritus in Community 1001 Studies and Sociology, and the his set of Seminars offers founder of the Community artists tools to start, manage, Study Program at UCSC will be and grow their business. giving a free talk on the political This seminar will be taught economy of the wine and grape by local entrepreneur Keith industry that is open to the Holtaway, who has been a public.

Santa Cruz resident for 35 For more information, call (831) years. Keith’s last startup was 459-5003 or e-mail specialPizza My Heart, which he sold events@ucsc.edu. in 1997 and is now a Bay Area phenomenon.

Thursday March 7 Cost is $30. Seating is limited.

Register for the series through the Spring Strategies to Reduce Cabrillo Extension website. For Your Toxic Load more information, contact Jim at 7:00pm-9:00pm, Dominican (831) 475-9600 x16, or e-mail Hospital, 1555 Soquel Dr. Santa grants@ccscc.org.

Cruz earn valuable information about integrative Monday Feb 25 medicine that is intended to Watsonville Youth turn exhaustion into energy, City Council Meeting to eliminate muffin top, and 5:00pm, Council Chambers, Main leave you feeling younger and St. Watsonville stronger. Instructors: Lonna over topics such as education, Larsh, MD and Carol Shwery, public safety, city budget, and DC, CCN. city planning.

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11:30am, Severino’s Restaurant, 7500 Old Dominion Ct. Aptos peaker will be Luke Rizzuto. Luke is a coordinator and avid participant in the 2013 re-enactment of the 1908 “Greatest Auto Race Around the World”, as immortalized in the movie “The Great Race”, staring Tony Curtis, Jack Lemmon and Natalie Wood. Luke will be bringing the vintage Chevrolet which he will be driving in the 2013 race. Call (831) 688-0977 for more information.

9:00am-10:30am, Aptos Yoga, 783 Rio Del Mar Blvd. Ste. 23B, Aptos. xperience how Svaroopa® Yoga works in your body.

Supported by blankets, you’ll relax into poses that release deep tensions in your spine. This unique form of yoga quiets your mind, increases flexibility, and eases pain.

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

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9:00am-12:00pm, Aptos Yoga, 783 Rio Del Mar Blvd., Aptos 2:00pm-3:30pm, 6934 Soquel Dr. earn a new way to use your Aptos abdominal muscles without he local Hemlock Discussion tightening up and you may group will gather for its discover an ability to strengthen regular monthly meeting to your resolve, clear you mind of discuss our options for the doubt, and clarify your thinking. end of life. We will meet in the Come discover your abs in a whole conference room upstairs (there new way. is a lift). Guests are always $45. Preregistration required. welcome.

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alling all Santa Cruz County Middle School and Highschool Fashionistas! A Teen Fashion Show sponsored by Mission Hill Middle School will present the creations of 120 teen students in a juried runway fashion show at the Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium. Any student in Santa Cruz County is eligible to apply. The deadline for application is March 1st at 3:50 pm, at Mission Hill Middle School.

Visit www.fashionteensantacruz. com for more information.

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SSSA is a four-week, intensive pre-college program for talented and motivated high school students in the arts, held on the campus of the California Institute of Arts (CalArts) in Valencia.

Instruction to be offered in dance, music, theatre, visual arts, creative writing, film/video and animation.

Applications are due February 28.

To learn more, visit csssa.org, or e-mail Peggy at pburt@csssa.org

Ongoing Events Ongoing thru April 26

The Santa Cruz County Bank Arts Collaborative Presents: In Dreams

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

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

Exhibit locations include 7775 Soquel Dr., 819 By Ave., 720 Front St., 4604 Scotts Valley Dr..

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osted by Soquel Sports Foundation. Buy-In $25.

Also, we have a special BINGO, celebrating our 2nd anniversary, on Sept. 28 at 6:30. Buy-in only $15. www.soquelsports.com

Wednesdays

Peninsula Banjo Band

7:00 - 8:30 p.m., Harry’s Hofbrau, 390 Saratoga Ave, San Jose orty-seven years of performing in the Bay Area, over 250 popular tunes. Come see our band for Free in Sunnyvale Every Wednesday. No cover.

Contact Lee McLaughlin, Booking Agent, at 408-993-BAND (2263) for information about booking the band for Non-profit events (donations are tax deductible). www.PeninsulaBanjoBand.org

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Second Fridays each month

Big Band Dance

to live jazz featuring LJazzisten members of the Santa Cruz 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.

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 Saturday Feb 23 floor, friendly atmosphere, free Last Thursdays each month Clam Chowder Cook-off parking. Open to the publicMonthly Argentine Tango at Star singles welcome! and Festival Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Bene Italian/Argentine Restarante Suggested donation, $6 per ttend this fabulous fundperson. Proceeds benefit MCSC. 4:30pm-9:30pm, Star Bene raiser and taste delicious For more information, call (831) Italian/Argentene Restarante, variations of clam chowder!

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21245 East Cliff Dr. Proceeds go to benefit the Santa his is a night for true “Social Cruz Parks and Recreation Tango.” Order a wonderful Weekends Thru March 3 Department. meal from the Star Bene Argentine Little Shop of Horrors Menu, (or their well known italian 7:00pm Friday/Saturday, 2:00pm menu), and enjoy the ambiance of Sunday, Park Hall, Ben Lomand Aptos High School Argentina and join us in a social 3rd Annual Zumbathon potlight state is presenting tango dance to music from the Little Shop of Horrors, directed 10:00am-1:00pm, Aptos High Golden Age of Tango.

School Gymnasium, 100 Mariner

by Cabrillo Stage’s Andrew Private instruction and classes by Ceglio.

Way, Aptos arrangement. For more information, Tickets: $12 itch the workout, join the party! call Michael (831) 239-2247.

This fundraiser will support Weekends Thru March Aptos High School teams and clubs.

Rain Forest Weekends Tickets are $10. and available at Fridays thru Sundays aptoshs.net or at the door. Don’t delay, at Roaring Camp Feb. 15&16, 21-23, March 1&2 this promises to be a sold out event!

12:30pm, Roaring Camp San Lorenzo Valley High School earn about California’s own Presents: Tommy Cabrillo College Theatre Arts rain forest- a rain forest of 7:00pm, except Sunday, at redwoods. As guests ride at branch Presents: Wayang Kulit, Tradi2:00pm, SLV High School level through a virgin forest by tional Balinese Shadow Theatre Performing Arts Center, 7105 steam train, fascinating infor7:30pm, Cabrillo Crocker Theatre Hwy 9, Felton mation about the California coastal Visual and Performing Arts Advance tickets available online at redwoods and forest eco-system is Complex, 6500 Soquel Dr. Aptos http://tinyurl.com/slv-tommy revealed. ou’re invited to the 6th Annual First Fridays each month For more information and tickets, Evening of World Theatre with call (831) 335-4484.

First Friday Art Tour Larry Reed and Shadowlight Prohe First Friday Art Tour ductions featuring Gamelan Sekar is a Santa Cruz Institute Fourth Saturdays each month Jaya’s Master Artist-in-Residence, I of Contemporary Arts event, Writers and Poets Open Mike Made Subandi. managed in conjunction with 2:00pm-4:00pm, Porter Memorial $15 for general, $13 for students the participating art venues. The Library, 3050 Porter St. Soquel and seniors, $10 w/ student event takes place year-round (no meeting Jan., July, Aug. or Dec.) activity card and children under and illuminates some of the most riters and Poets are invited 10. Tickets are available at (831) talented local artists from local 479-6154. to a new monthly open galleries. mike reading series. Come and To find out where to participate read your fiction, essays, or Thursday Feb 28 in a First Friday art tour, visit poetry. firstfridaysantacruz.com (Most For more information, call Jean at Food Tasting and Movie galleries are open 12-9 pm for Fundraiser for Mar Vista (831) 475-4221 First Friday viewings.)

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Live Jazz and Local Art at Zizzo’s Coffee

6:30 p.m. Santa Cruz Elks Lodge, 10:30am-12:30pm, First Congregational Church, 900 High 11:30am-1:30pm, Zizzo’s Coffee, 150 Jewell St. 3555 Clare’s St. Capitola

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starring Dwayne Johnson. There will also be an opportunity to enter a raffle for a two night Las Vegas Getaway, provided

by Cosmopolitan Hotel and Southwest Airlines.

Cost is $22 for a ticket, and $20 each for two or more tickets.

Tickets are available at Green Valley Cinema, Freedom Bakery, or the school office.

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Body in Motion Pilates Celebrates 15th Anniversary!

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Paula Poundstone at the Rio

8:00pm, Rio Theatre anta Cruz’s favorite stand up comedienne returns to the Rio Theatre.

Tickets are $25 in advance and available at Streetlight Records in Santa Cruz and online at www.pulseproductions.net.

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Gemini (May 22-June 21)

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

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

Leo (July 23-Aug. 23)

You cannot wait for the Summer and now you get a real sense of Spring in the air. It is no surprise that you want to get rid of the old and welcome the new, bright and colourful, so it is hard to resist some beautiful new clothes or additions to your home.

But this month brings its moments of drama too and perhaps clashes of temperament with those who you would rather cut back than splash out. You handle these brilliantly and in the third week you have renewed energy and vigour. Make plans, do your homework and get ready for an exciting time ahead.

Virgo (Aug. 24-Sep. 22)

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

Libra (Sep. 23-Oct. 23)

This month is a time for you to explore your health and well being. Perhaps you need time to pamper yourself to clear away the Winter blues, and to eat healthily, if you haven’t done recently. You do find that you are incredibly busy with demands made on you from home and family and there is a danger that you can spread yourself too thinly. Being comfortable with saying no takes time, especially when your natural desire is to make sure everyone is happy, but sometimes at your expense. Soon there are more opportunities to see how this plays out in a practical way.

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7:00, Mello Center here will be some great fashion, some trash fashion by our own students, and some remarkable entertainment! $2 at the door, sponsored by the BATA Academy.

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Freefall Improvisational Theatre

8:00pm, The Broadway Playhouse, 526 Broadway SC he Broadway Playhouse will showcase Freefall for one night only of improvised theater. $15 for tickets, reservations e-mail improv@loon.com.

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Best Selling Author Marianne Williamson Visits Santa Cruz

8:00pm, Rio Theatre est selling author and lecturer Marianne Williamson will make her first appearance in Santa Cruz. Her lecture, entitled “The 5:30pm, Green Valley Cinema, Law of Diving Compensation” will Watsonville take place at the Rio Theatre. vent begins with tasting from Tickets are $27, for more info visit 15 local eateries, followed by a private screening of Snitch, www.pulseproductions.net. n

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

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6:00pm, Body in Motion Pilates, Aptos oin us as we celebrate our 15th anniversary! All community members will be delighted by hors d’oeuvres, drinks, mini-pampering treatments, and Body in Motion’s newest class, Extend Barre Stick™!

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

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

Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21)

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

Later you are given an unexpected offer regarding work, around the 27th.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 20)

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

Aquarius (Jan 21-Feb. 18)

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

Progress is rapid after the 17th and the 29th brings a welcome stroke of luck.

Pisces (Feb. 19-Mar. 20)

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

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By Mike DeMars - Fire Inspector, Central Fire Protection District

nsafe cooking practices are the leading cause of unreported fires and fire related injuries. The most common cause of fires in the home is food left cooking unattended. The kitchen can be a high-risk fire area if safe cooking habits are not practiced. A common sense approach to safe cooking can make your kitchen a fire safe environment for you and your family.

Take Care in the Kitchen he cooking area should be used for cooking only. Keep excess clutter off of your stove and counter tops.

Paper, food packaging, dishtowels and other combustible materials should be kept clear of the stovetop.

Do not allow pets on counters where hot items could be spilled. Children should not be allowed to play in the kitchen. Identify a safe zone of at least three feet around all cooking appliances. Try to use the rear burners if possible when children are present.

Do not hold a child in your harms while you are trying to handle hot food or liquids.

Keep it Clean hen cooking, keep the area clean and clear of hazards.

Clean up spills on the stove and clean the oven regularly. Built up grease can contribute to fire. Turn handles of pots and pans in and away to prevent spills. Spilled hot food or liquids can cause serious burns. Do not wear loose clothing when cooking. Loose clothing can come in contact with hot surfaces and burn. If your clothing catches fire while cooking, remember to “Stop, Drop and Roll” until the fire is out. Never leave food cooking unattended on the stove. Turn the stove off if you have to leave the kitchen even for a short period. Remember to “Watch What You Heat.” Never leave the house with food cooking in the oven. Use kitchen timers, when using the oven, to remind you that food is cooking. Don’t cook if you are tired, under the influence of alcohol or taking medication that can make you drowsy.

Careful of Overloads hen using portable kitchen appliances, use only one at a time. Using too many appliances on one electrical circuit may overload the circuit. Plug portable appliances

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directly into wall outlets. Using extension cords may overheat the appliance. Inspect the cords occasionally for damage. Never place aluminum foil or metal containers in a microwave oven. This can result in a fire. Unplug all portable appliances when they are not being used.

Containing and Extinguishing a Fire If you have a fire in the kitchen, there are several methods to contain and extinguish the fire. The action you take is dependent on what is burning. If there is a fire in the microwave oven, keep the door closed and turn off the power. The fire will most likely be contained inside of the appliance. Keeping the door closed and turning off the heat source can contain conventional oven fires. Placing a lid on the pot or pan containing the fire can control fires on the stovetop. Keep the lids to pots and pans that you are using on the counter nearby. If food or grease catches fire, carefully place the lid over the pot or pan and turn off the heat. Never try to move a pot or pan with burning food or grease. A fire extinguisher can be used as a secondary means to extinguish a kitchen fire, but use the lid first. Discharging a high-pressure extinguisher on a grease fire may spread it. Never use water to extinguish a kitchen fire. Water can spread a grease fire also. If you have a fire in your home and can’t control it, you

should evacuate. “When in doubt, get out.” All fires no matter what the circumstances should be reported to the fire department.

Don’t get Burned Another hazard associated with cooking is burns. Contact with hot food and liquids can cause serious burns. Use oven mitts and potholders to prevent burning your hands. Make sure that food cools before serving it to children. Cook on rear burners or turn pot handles in to prevent spills.

Do not lean directly over the oven door when opening. You may be exposed to steam or superheated air.

Microwaved food is often very hot.

Open containers slowly away from your face and let them cool before eating. Keep hot food and liquids away from table or counter edges where they can be easily spilled.

Minor burns should be cooled with clean water for three to five minutes.

More severe burns, when the skin is damaged or blistered, should be treated by a doctor.

Fire and Carbon Monoxide Alarms In addition to these safety tips, make sure that you have working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms in your home. Make an emergency plan with your family and practice it. Cooking sometimes causes false alarms. Treat all alarm soundings as a potential fire until proven otherwise. n

SPCA Featured Pet By Noreen Santaluce

‘Keen Eyes and Curious Minds’

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Sally Seeks Soul Mate by the Sea Shore

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t will take only seconds for Sally to rocket into your arms and wiggle her way into your heart.

Sally was found wandering the streets of Salinas on a cold winter night. She was curled up under a bush shivering when an animal control officer approached and called for her. At the sound of a human voice, she barreled out of the bush and jumped straight into his large truck. At the shelter, she quickly won everyone’s heart by heartily squeaking her toys and bouncing into the arms of anyone who invited her. Although this three-year-old Chihuahua has a ton of heart and a lot of soul, she is looked over purely because of her breed.

Sally is a favorite for volunteer “slumber parties” because she’s housebroken, quiet and is a grade-A cuddler. She’s extremely people-oriented and seeks out a warm lap and a loving voice wherever she can find one. Sally is very polite and although energetic, she settles down very quickly and will lay down with her front legs crossed like a prim and proper lady. At night, Sally is crate trained but would love to share a warm bed with her human and will mold herself to you while you sleep if given the chance. Have a hard time bending over? No problem, Sally will literally rocket herself into your arms. She would make a perfect lapdog for someone looking for a quiet and devoted companion.

Although Sally is the ultimate people dog, she does not do well with other dogs or cats and should go to an only animal home. Fortunately, she doesn’t require a ton of exercise or space, would do well with two good walks around the block, and could easily adapt to a small home or apartment.

She is obedient on leash and very well mannered in the home. You can tell her intelligence level is high as she will sit by the door when she wants to go out as well as communicate clearly when she’s hungry or thirsty by running to her bowl or the sink. She would fit perfect with a small family, a couple or an only person but please, no children under ten.

Looking for a lapdog that is easy to handle, full of personality and cuddles like no other? Sally is all of that and more! You will remember the day when YOU met Sally.

If you would like to help animals like Sally and her orphaned friends, please consider donating to the Santa Cruz SPCA. The Santa Cruz SPCA is a 501c3 charitable organization and receives no government funding, relying solely on public donations to run its many programs that benefit the animals and people of our community.

For more information call the Santa Cruz SPCA at 465-5000, or visit www.santacruzspca.org. The SPCA is located at 2685 Chanticleer Avenue in Santa Cruz, CA 95065 and is open to the public Tuesday through Sunday, 11:00 A.M. to 5:00 p.m. The SPCA Mall Adoption Center and Gift Shop is located at the Capitola Mall near Target and is open on Friday from 11am-5pm and Sat-Sun 11am-4pm. n

his is the title of an exhibit of the work and careers of Dan Miller and Randall Morgan currently being featured in the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History. The sub-title is “Exploring the Lives and Work of Local Naturalists Dan Miller and Randall Morgan.”

Dan and Patty Miller retired and moved into La Posada on November 5, 2013, leaving behind them their home of 50 years in the redwoods and oaks above Aptos. Patty says that they happily turned over the home and many of their possessions to their children, which left them with a feeling of freedom and anticipation for the next years.

Sadly, Patty lost Dan on December 5.

Looking back over their long marriage, she can remember the Romeo and Juliet type of courtship of the two Berkley University students. They faced the severe disapproval of her father, and their wedding ceremony was marked with the fear of his interference.

This wedding resulted in a happy marriage that lasted for 65 years. Dan became a Marine Biologist with the California Department of Fish and Game, which meant that the young couple spent time living in forests in sometimes primitive conditions, As a city girl, Patty soon learned to love living in wilderness surroundings and was always vitally interested in her husband’s work.

During their years spent in Aptos while Dan followed his career, the Millers raised their family and were social activists in various causes including the Peace and Freedom Organization, the fights for Civil Rights and Rights for Women, protest of the Vietnam War and Population Connection.

Following Don’s early retirement in 1983, the couple traveled extensively in California, New Mexico, Arizona and Nevada, always pursuing his interests in nature that were shared with enthusiasm

by Patty.

Dan published several books on nature, including “Human Population and the Environment”, “Life History and Ecological Guide to the Coast Redwoods”, “Guide to The Coastal Marine Fisheries of California” and “Shark Attacks in California and Oregon.”

While visiting the museum with a group from La Posada, Patty expressed her gratitude to the museum and to the Curator Frank Perry for preparing this tribute to her husband while he was still able to enjoy it.

If you have not visited the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History recently or have never stopped in there, you could find that it is an interesting way to spend some time in a typical Santa Cruz tradition.

The museum is housed in the original Andrew Carnegie 1915 library building in Tyrell Park above Seabright State Beach at 1305 East Cliff Drive. This small gem of a museum features samples of the area’s geological past and Native American history.

It’s wildlife exhibits include a mountain lion perched high and ready to pounce and a touch-tank of tide pool sea life.

The next exhibit will be “Art of Nature” featuring scientific art illustrations by a wide variety of artists. Each expressing their observations of the world of nature. n Museum hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Tuesdays through Saturdays. Call 420-6115 for information.

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