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Omega Nu loves school teachers. A program was started in 2005 to help teachers with classroom expenses during the 2nd half of the school year. Over $183,000 has been given to 20 Elementary Schools and 7 Middle Schools since the program was started 8 years ago.

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Meet the Author – Barbara Chamberlain

Local Author Barbara Chamberlain will be at the Porter Memorial Library, 3050 Porter Street in Soquel, for the last of our current series of Meet the Author. All are invited to this free program on April 10, 2013 from 10:30 - 11:30. Barbara will be speaking about and reading from the two mystery books she’s written which are set in Carmel with Jaden Steele as the heroine.

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The ‘History Dude’ to be Honored

A Santa Cruz County Legend in his own time is Sandy “The History Dude” Lydon. Well known for his numerous contributions to our community, he is being honored by the Capitola/Aptos Rotary Club in a Roast and Toast event at the Cocoanut Grove in Santa Cruz on May 10, 2013 at 6:00 p.m.

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Council Approves Parking Lot After a long and contentious public hearing, the Council voted 5-0 to approve the staff recommendation that the city build the proposed 226-space parking lot next door to City Hall, the Capitola Police Headquarters and the current 250 space public parking lot.

The estimated cost of the temporary parking lot that is to cover the former Pacific Cove Mobile Home Park increased to an estimated $1.373 million - up from the

original $1 million cost. According to the staff report, “The biggest reason for the increase is the cost of constructing storm water flow and treatment facilities now required by Federal and State laws. Large-scale projects, those involving over 25 parking spaces are required to mitigate all pollutant and hydrologic impacts to pre-development (bare dirt) levels. These improvements account for approximately $200,000 of the additional costs.” continued on page 4

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Community News April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month • False Rape Claimant to be Prosecuted • New BLS Data • Constellation Qualifies Soquel Vandals Apprehended • Capitola Employee Payroll for 2012 was $7.18 million.

The ‘History Dude’ to be Honored California Giant Welcomes Spring with a ‘Breath of Fresh Berries’ • Funds for Fundamentals New Capitola Community Development Director • New Leaf Community Market to be Anchor for Aptos Village Cabrillo College Local Theatre Festival Kicks off in April Violence Suppression: ‘Operation Take Back’ – Santa Cruz County Gang Task Force Arrests 43 Planning ahead for Peace of Mind Porter Memorial Library Presents Author Barbara Chamberlain • Cabrillo Gallery Exhibit ‘Tribute’ Honors Former Instructors Dandy Dahlias to Decorate Deerpark – Annual Sale on April 6 Bay Federal Credit Union Employees – Recognized for Ten Years of 100 Percent Community Support Railway Passenger service to wait for bridge repairs – Santa Cruz and Monterey Bay Railway faces delay until 2014 Geoffrey M. Loftus Joins Santa Cruz County Bank as Chief Credit Officer • The Yamaha Peninsula Music Center Proudly presents a World’s Finest Age Well – Drive Smart

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Local Sports 15 Mid-County Scoreboard

Business Profiles 20 AA Safe and Security Company By Colleen Hughes 22 Judy’s Sewing Center By Christa Martin

Kids Camp • Pages 12-14 12 Ready, Set, Camp! – Finding the Right Camp for Your Child

Community Calendar • Arts & Entertainment – Pages 28 & 29

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

April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month anta Cruz CHP is taking a multi-faceted approach to combat distracted driving by not only educating the public through programs such as IMPACT Teen Drivers, but also through collaborative enforcement efforts with allied agencies.

In April of 2012, Santa Cruz Area CHP Officers wrote 582 citations to drivers talking on cell phones as they drove, 55 citations for texting and driving, and six ‘other’ distracted driving citations.

Santa Cruz CHP urges drivers to stay focused on the task at hand and drive safely. When you consider the potential fines, property damage, injuries or loss of life, the message should be clear: “It’s not worth it.”

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••• False Rape Claimant to be Prosecuted istrict Attorney Bob Lee announced today that criminal charges have been filed against Morgan Triplett (20), a UC Santa Barbara student, for giving false information to the police, a violation of Penal Code Section 148.5- a misdemeanor.

These charges stem from an alleged assault reported on the University of California Santa Cruz campus on February 17, 2013. Ms. Triplett will be arraigned within the next week in the Santa Cruz County Superior Court.

The charges are based on false information given by Ms. Triplett when she called 911 claiming that she had been severely beaten and then sexually assaulted by a stranger she encountered while she was walking on a path on the UCSC campus looking for banana slugs.

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New BLS Data Employment Situation of Veterans — 2012 he latest news release on the Employment Situation of Veterans is now available from BLS online at: http:// www.bls.gov/news.release/pdf/vet.pdf.

Items of note include: Among all veterans, the unemployment rate for men declined by 1.4 percentage points to 6.9 percent in 2012.

The rate for female veterans was little changed at 8.3 percent.

Veterans with a service-connected disability had an unemployment rate of 6.5 percent in August 2012, little different than the rate for veterans with no disability (7.1 percent).

Gulf War-era II veterans who were current or past members of the Reserve or National Guard had an unemployment rate of 7.2 percent in August 2012, lower than the rate for those veterans who had not been members of the Reserve or National Guard (13.7 percent).

••• Constellation Qualifies onstellation, a quartet out of the Gold Standard Chorus, took second place in the Northwest Division quartet finals held in Lodi CA. Singing Jeepers Creepers and My Wild Irish Rose. Their score qualified Constellation to compete at the Far Western District (CA, AZ, NV, HI, and Southern UT) contest to be held in October in Bakersfield.

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Featured Columnists 21 Smoke Alarms: Photoelectric or Ionization By Mike DeMars - Fire Inspector Central Fire Protection District 24 Village Corner By Margaret Kinstler – Capitola in the 1950s 25 Work In Progress by Camille Smith – The Question Determines the Answer 26 The Book Bag by Robert Francis – No April Fool’s Joke, These are good reads for every taste …

27 Innovation in Education by Henry Castaniada • Music - A Gift For Life 30 Music Review by Roger Emanuels – DACS Continues to Provide Outstanding Entertainment

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Those that opposed the project objected to spending the money on what has been described as a “temporary parking lot.” Because of the location of the Pacific Cove property in the middle of Capitola Village, the city wants the opportunity to revisit its use after a multi-level parking structure is built on the current parking lot.

Some of the possibilities for the future use of the property include a public park or perhaps selling or leasing the property for development as residential town homes or a hotel.

The approved parking lot is expected to help relieve summer traffic congestion in Capitola Village — the dreaded “Esplanade Merry-Go-Round.” The project includes $75,000 for new restrooms and $90,000 to move parking pay stations into the current parking lot behind City Hall.

Soquel Vandals Apprehended he day after Super Bowl Sunday, Soquel residents woke up to a blue Monday after the 49er’s loss, but some had the added tragedy of waking up to their cars having been vandalized. There were 90 cars in several neighborhoods south of Soquel Village that had one or more of their tires slashed during the night causing an estimated $50,000 in damage.

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the same time as another incident in the area. The Pajaronian reported that at 6:30 a.m. Sunday, two men were seen on the side of Highway 1 near Orchard Street.

“One of them heaved a large river rock straight through the windshield of a northbound vehicle traveling about 60 mph. The rock sailed through the white Chrysler and nearly crashed out the rear window,” the Pajaronian reported.

Six weeks after the incident, sheriff’s deputies arrested two teenage boys, one 15 and the other 16-years-old, on vandalism charges for the tire slashing. The 15-yearold is a Soquel High Student, while the 16-year-old attends Wagner Cottage. The boy’s parents will have to pay for the damage if the teenagers are found guilty.

The same boys are also accused of throwing the rock at a car on Highway 1 that morning causing the vehicle to crash.

According to KSBW, CHP officers said that rock could have been deadly if someone had been riding in that front passenger seat.

Both teens were on probation and both stated they had been under the influence of drugs.

Capitola Employee Payroll for 2012 was $7.18 million. ay accounted for $5.78 million and $1.39 million was for benefits.

Overtime for Police amounted to about 80 percent of the $198,000 spent on overtime pay, which was down from $259,000 in 2011. This fiscal year, the city has 60 full-time-equivalent employees, down from a max of 70 in 2008 before the economic recession.

In 2012, the Capitola Police Department operated with 15 officers and six supervisors, which included Police Chief Rudy Escalante. Looking for cost saving, Escalante, recommended the city of Santa Cruz run the Capitola lifeguard program, a change got approval from the lifeguards and the community. n 2012 Top 6 Capitola employ earnings Name – Job title – Gross pay Jamie Goldstein – City manager – $171,619 Thomas Held – Police captain – $155,353 Steve Jesberg – Public works director – $154,068 Rene Mark Gonzalez – Police sergeant – $138,957 Matthew Eller – Police sergeant – $134,318 Cliff Sloma – Police sergeant – $132,657 SOURCE: City of Capitola

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The ‘History Dude’ to be Honored A Santa Cruz County Legend in his own time, Sandy “The History Dude” Lydon is well known for his numerous contributions to our community and is being honored by the Capitola/Aptos Rotary Club in a Roast and Toast event at the Cocoanut Grove in Santa Cruz on May 10, 2013 at 6:00 p.m.

Sandy’s teaching career, mostly at Cabrillo College, spans a half century of sharing his extensive knowledge of history and the cultures of Southeast Asia, as well as, significant research of the early peoples of our own coastal region. In addition to his classroom offerings, he has organized and led many travel-study tours in Southeast Asia and China, and literally hundreds

of local excursions to points of historical interest.

Sandy’s publications include historical overviews of the Monterey Bay Chinese, Ohlone Indians, Japanese, Irish and Portuguese of the Monterey Bay, as well as agriculture, railroads and redwood forests.

Sandy will be roasted and toasted by some of his closest friends. Headliners in their own right include: professor, Gary Griggs; columnist and radio personality Bruce Bratton; Sheriff, Bruce Wowak. n ••• Cost: $800 for a Table of eight, $200 for two tickets or $125 per person. For tickets go to: www/caprotary.eventbrite.com or call Gene Wright @ 831-454-0813, 831-332-6240, gene.wright@sbcglobal.net

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California Giant Welcomes Spring with ‘Fresh Berries’

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s Spring finally rolls across the country and April emerges under daylight savings time, the demand for fresh berries is on the rise. California Giant uses this annual opportunity to capture the shopper’s attention to their brand by launching fun interactive promotions by celebrating the season. This year California Giant welcomes Spring with a ‘Breath of Fresh Berries’ sweepstakes and messaging that will stretch through the month of April as berry season intensifies right here in California.

The national sweepstakes will drive consumer engagement, brand awareness and continue to associate California Giant

berries with a healthy lifestyle. “Each week during the month of April California Giant Berry Farms will give away an activitythemed prize pack to a lucky winner chosen randomly from the entries received either through social media networks, their website or from scanning the QR code on each berry package.

The company will also feature the photos and activities consumers submit through the website and social media.

Here in California we have the opportunity to enjoy local and fresh California Giant Berry Farms strawberries as we begin to enjoy the start of spring with fun activities that involve friends and family and hopefully a little sunshine right here on the central coast. California Giant berries are the perfect fit for that after little league snack, a day at the beach, or family picnics at the local park. This marketing campaign is all about getting outside and enjoying that spring weather we have all been waiting for.

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getting outside and enjoying the spring weather” says Cindy Jewell, California Giant Director of Marketing. Prize packs will include picnic backpacks and games that the whole family can enjoy together.

“We are also excited about our cycling sponsors supporting this promotion by offering some of their products as part of our prize packs”, Jewell adds. Specialized donated bike helmets and Clif Bar provided cases of their blueberry crisp health bars with each prize pack for the spring campaign.

This is just the beginning of many similar promotions California Giant has lined up for the 2013 season to connect

with their loyal shoppers for the complete line of their fresh berries. n For more information and delicious recipes visit: http://calgiant.com/

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mega Nu loves school teachers.

A program was started in 2005 to help teachers with classroom expenses during the 2nd half of the school year. Over $183,000 has been given to 20 Elementary Schools and 7 Middle Schools since the program was started 8 years ago. This year was their 9th funding and 1,269 teachers have received funds during the life of the program. The program has gotten so popular that the Elementary schools needed to be divided in half in order to give a substantial amount to each teacher. This money benefits thousands of school children in northern Santa Cruz County.

There is a 3-year rotation on the schools receiving funds. Last year the middle schools (Aptos, Branciforte,

Mission Hill, New Brighton, SLV, Scotts Valley, and Shoreline) all received funds.

This year 9 elementary schools (Bay View, Bonny Doon, Brook Knoll, Del Mar, Live Oak, Main St. Elem., Rio Del Mar, San Lorenzo Valley, and Westlake) all received funds. Next year the schools that will be eligible again are: Mountain, Pacific, Mar Vista, Valencia, Boulder Creek, DeLaveaga, Gault, Vine Hill, Santa Cruz Gardens, Soquel Elem., and Green Acres.

Money is raised by two main fundraisers, Ducky Derby on the last Saturday of April and a rummage sale in the fall.

By supporting these events, you are supporting teachers, as well as scholarship recipients, and local charitable causes. n ••• Web Site: www.duckyderbysantacruz.org/

New Capitola Community Development Director T he City of Capitola announced that Richard Grunow has been selected as the City’s new Community Development Director. The incoming Director will be responsible for continuing the community’s high level of development services including; building, current planning, zoning administration, advanced planning, and code compliance as well as providing an important perspective on the City’s management team.

Grunow’s biggest challenge will be finding himself in the middle of the completion of the City’s millions dollarto-produce general plan. The plan will be the blueprint for directing development and growth in this city of 10,000 for the

next 20-30 years. The General plan being Use Chief for the County of San Diego considered by the community is based on Department of Planning and Development Services where he directed a a land use plan drafted by conlarge and complex regulatory sulting firm DC&E of Berkeley. planning division. During his The coming debate on future 6 years with the County of San development will revolve around Diego, Richard oversaw the such questions as — New hotels, processing and completion where and how many? A new City of hundreds of development Hall and where to put it? Traffic projects ranging from routine flow through the Village? Zoning applications to controversial changes for expanding economic commercial and industrial development? Taller residential/ commercial buildings? And Grunow Richard projects, and large scale master planned communities. what to do about the Rispin property?

Prior to his employment with the Richard has practiced land use and environmental planning with California County of San Diego, Richard worked for public agencies for the past 14 years. 7 years with the City of San Diego, where Most recently, Richard served as the Land he served as a Senior Planner and a Public

Works Project Manager. Earlier in his career, he worked for the coastal cities of Solana Beach and Encinitas.

On March 28, the City Council approved an employment agreement with Richard Grunow for $123,600 per year and vacation accrual of 17 days per year with a cap of 360 hours. The employment agreement includes a cap on the City’s contribution to the Community Development Director CalPERS pension - limiting long term City-liabilities.

“Rich is a terrific fit for the City of Capitola. His wide range of skills will help the City complete our General Plan Update, and proactively respond to future land use challenges,” stated City Manager Jamie Goldstein. n

New Leaf Community Market to be Anchor for Aptos Village SANTA CRUZ — Barry Swenson Builder (BSB), a division of Green Valley Corporation, announced today it is finalizing agreements with New Leaf Community Markets to locate a new store at Aptos Village in Aptos, CA. New Leaf is a locally owned business based in Santa Cruz known as an innovative purveyor of high quality, locally grown organic foods, a steward of the environment, and a supporter of local farmers and non-profit organizations. “With these core values, New Leaf is an ideal partner for the reinvented Aptos Village Town Center,” says BSB senior vice president Jesse Nickell III. The market plans to occupy the relocated Apple Barn. Additionally, it will lease ground floor space in an adjacent building, quickly becoming a major resource on the Village Green for area residents.

“We have been looking for some time to bring to Aptos what New Leaf is known for: great food and a variety of local, healthy products. We are excited to help revitalize Aptos Village, and to get to know and serve the community,” said Scott Roseman, founder and co-owner, New Leaf Community Markets.

“Re-use of the Hihn Apple Barn as a community market is a tribute to the history of the structure and its special

place in the Aptos community,” says BSB development manager Mary Gourlay.

As the Apple Barn is refurbished, its authentic architectural character will be revealed. Additionally, interpretive exhibits such as a proposed loading dock overlooking the Village Green will hold signage and historic photos that educate visitors.

“Barry Swenson Builder assisted with development of one of the first New Leaf Community Markets in Santa Cruz located on Pacific Avenue,” says Mr. Nickell.

“We’re delighted to grow the relationship and nurture their future location at Aptos Village.” The New Leaf store in Aptos

Village will be approximately 17,500 square feet.

For thirty-five years, Barry Swenson Builder (BSB) has been building in the Bay Area. Three generations of expertise with a proven Design-Develop-Build platform delivers creative design, quality developments and efficient construction practices.

Decades of resources, referrals and sound business practices have made BSB a respected leader in the community. www. barryswensonbuilder.com A locally owned natural grocery store with seven locations on the Central Coast of California, New Leaf has been serving the community for 28 years. New Leaf is committed to offering customers choices that will have a beneficial impact on their health and the health of the environment.

New Leaf’s mission is reflected in the 10% of profits given annually to support local non-profits working to improve the quality of life. www.newleaf.com n www.tpgonlinedaily.com Capitola Soquel Times / April 2013 / 7

Cabrillo College Local Theatre Festival Kicks off in April C abrillo College’s Theatre Arts Department will present a festival of plays, storytelling and improvisation from the local theatre community in collaboration with Cabrillo students.

With over 30 local theatre companies in Santa Cruz County producing plays on a regular basis, Cabrillo Theatre Arts is celebrating the theatre community by bringing some of these companies onto campus to work with students and perform in Cabrillo’s Black Box Theater, which is an intimate theatre-in-the-round that is rarely, if ever, experienced in Santa Cruz theatre.

The Cabrillo Theatre Festival will present nine different shows, each performing multiple times between April 19 and May 12. These shows include: Friends of Gus presents “Eleanora Duse Dies in Pittsburgh” by Don Nigro, directed by Robin Aronson Lampshade Productions presents “Handy Dandy” by William Gibson, directed by Scott Kravitz “Believe It Or Not,” storytelling written and performed by Erica Lann-Clark and Olga Loya SEETheatre presents “Turn of the Screw” by Jeffrey Hatcher from story by Henry James, directed by Brian Spencer Van Antwerp Theatre Company presents “Blackbird” by

David Harrower, directed by Joan Van Antwerp “Death,” by Woody Allen, directed

by Cabrillo Theatre student Adam Stanton Improv Troupe UM GEE UM Rainbow Theatre Company presents “Breath, Boom” by Kia Corthron, directed by Karmina Mendez and Dondre Coleman SideReal Theatre Company presents “A Contemporary American’s Guide to a Successful Marriage circa 1959”

by Robert Bastron, directed by Davis Banta (Cabrillo graduate). n Cabrillo Theatre Arts Department presents Cabrillo Theatre Festival 2013 April 19 – May 12 Fridays at 7:30 PM and 9:20 PM Saturdays at 2:00 PM, 3:20 PM, 7:30 PM and 9:20 PM Sundays at 2:00 PM and 3:20 PM Cabrillo College Black Box Theater, 6500 Soquel Drive, Aptos Tickets: 831-479-6154 or www.cabrillovapa.com Ticketing options: • Single performance tickets: $10 general, $7 Cabrillo SAC holders • Two different performances: $18 general, $12 Cabrillo SAC holders • Group rates: $80 (10 tickets to same show) • Membership Pass: $50 (choice of 9 different shows, individually ticketed)

The directors of the nine plays performed at the Cabrillo Theatre Festival.

Dear Editor, ational Doctors’ Day, which is celebrated on every year on March 30, provides us with an excellent opportunity to reach out and thank our area physicians for their many contributions to ensuring high caliber healthcare in our region.

Medicine is a special calling, and those who have chosen this vocation in order to serve their fellowman understand the tremendous responsibility it entails. I would like to take this opportunity to honor all of the physicians serving our communities.

Hospice of Santa Cruz County has the great privilege of working with many specialists, hospitalists, medical directors and primary care physicians throughout

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our service area. We are truly appreciative of their commitment and the leadership they demonstrate every day in meeting the healthcare needs of our patients, their families and our community. They make a tremendous difference in the lives of countless patients and family members each and every day.

Please join me in recognizing and thanking those who tirelessly care for others. On behalf of the entire leadership and staff of Hospice of Santa Cruz County, I want to take this opportunity to publicly recognize and thank our physicians for their impressive commitment to outstanding care.

— Michael Milward, Chief Executive Officer, Hospice of Santa Cruz County

Violence Suppression: ‘Operation Take Back’

Santa Cruz County Gang Task Force Arrests 43 People

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n February 21, 2013, in response to a particularly violent first two months of the new year the Santa Cruz County Chief’s Association authorized an action plan dubbed “Operation Take Back.” The plan called for allied county law enforcement agencies to supplement the Santa Cruz County Gang Task Force (GTF). This was done to maximize proactive enforcement and maintain GTF’s ability to be a “force multiplier” to support investigative services countywide. The operation was scheduled to run 14 consecutive days

with a launch date of February 27.

The tragic February 26 murders of SCPD Sergeant Baker and Detective Butler impacted initial staffing, however, the operation launched as scheduled.

Personnel from the Watsonville Police Department (WPD), Santa Cruz Police Department (SCPD), Scotts Valley Police Department, Capitola Police Department, Santa Cruz Probation Department, Santa Cruz County Anti-Crime Team, and the California Highway Patrol participated in the operation.

“Briefs” from page 3 The Gold Standard Barbershop Chorus (GSBC) is the Santa Cruz chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society (BHS). Both GSBC and BHS are non-profit organizations dedicated to “keeping the whole world singing.” GSBC delivers Valengrams in February, puts on an annual cabaret show in June, hosted SING FOR YOUR LIFE, a youth outreach show in November, and sings carols in hospitals and retirement homes in December. Each semester, GSBC sends quartets into the county’s high schools to demonstrate barbershop music, one of America’s indigenous music forms. n For information about the Gold Standard Chorus, please call 831 218 1771, Ext. 2, or visit www.scbarbershop.org.

Statistical Summary of Operation Take Back: • Total Arrests Made: 43 • Felony: 27 • Misdemeanor: 16 • Arrests that involved Probation / Parole Violations: 12 Of the 43 subjects arrested, 26 had gang associations. Of the 12 that were on probation or parole, 11 had gang associations. Of the 43 arrests, eight were juveniles; all of which had gang associations. Three of the juvenile suspects were arrested in relation to the stabbing murder of 20 year-old Filipe Reyes. A fourth juvenile suspect was arrested, along with adult gang members, at the scene of a felonious and violent gang assault of a non-gang involved victim on February 28th, in front of the Valero gas station in Watsonville.

• Total Weapons Seized: 10 • Firearms: 3 • Illegal Knives: 5 • Blunt Weapons: 2

There were nine cases in which the 10 weapons were seized. Four of those cases involved suspects with gang associations. One of the three firearms seized was reported stolen out of Salinas and was found in possession of an active gang member.

• Search Warrants Served: six Three of the Search Warrants served assisted WPD detectives in relation to the Reyes homicide investigation. A fourth Search Warrant assisted SCCACT (Santa Cruz County Anti-Crime Team) and resulted in the arrest of a drug trafficker and the seizure of two firearms. The remaining two warrants were authored by the GTF to address a felonious gang assault that occurred in front of the Valero gas station on February 28.

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Constellation (l to r) Mark Torrance, tenor; Bill McCain, lead; Jordan Johnson, bass and director of the Gold Standard Chorus; Allen Takahashi, baritone.

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Planning ahead for Peace of Mind

Hospice of Santa Cruz County events promote awareness of Healthcare Decisions Day

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ational Healthcare Decisions Day, April 16th, is an important day of awareness and education, focused on encouraging everyone, including those who are healthy and in the prime of their life, to think about and write down their care treatment preferences before a crisis,” said Michael Milward, Chief Executive Officer of Hospice of Santa Cruz County.

When it comes to how they want to spend their final days, Californians prefer

to die at home in the presence of their loved ones and without being a burden, financially or emotionally. Yet according to the California Healthcare Foundation, fewer than 1 in 10 report having had a conversation about end-of-life preferences with their doctor. Additionally, fewer than a quarter have put their end-of-life wishes in writing and more than half say they have not talked with a loved one about the kind of care they would want.

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“Reflecting on and sharing our future healthcare choices with loved ones is one of the greatest gifts we can give them,” said Julie Boudreau, coordinator of the local Make Your Wishes Known Initiative.

“Getting those choices on paper and appointing the person who will speak for us when we can no longer speak for ourselves provides great peace of mind both for us and those close to us.”

That’s a tall order in a society that has a difficult time with conversations about death, so every year in April, right after tax day, communities around the country do their part to make these conversation more accessible.

An accident or serious illness can create an urgent need for information about your healthcare wishes when you are least able to communicate them.

An advance healthcare directive is a legal form that lets you appoint a decision-maker, or healthcare agent, and make known ahead of time what kind of healthcare you want or do not want if you become too ill to speak for yourself.

“The concept of communicating our end-of-life wishes might seem daunting at first, but it can be liberating for an individual and their family and friends,” said Milward.

“Participating in a community event where you can learn more about the process is a great first step. Starting these conversations with spouses, parents, and adult children can bring surprising rewards in the present and be a huge source of support to your loved ones in the future when they may most need it.”

All events are free of charge. For more information or to make an appointment for a one-on-one advance directive consul-

tation, call (831) 430-3078.

Hospice of Santa Cruz County is promoting awareness of the importance of advance healthcare planning through several local free events around National Healthcare Decisions Day. Monday, April 8: “Understanding the POLST (Physician Order for LifeSustaining Treatment) Form” presentation, 2-3:30 p.m., Dominican Oaks, Oak Room, 3400 Paul Sweet Road, Santa Cruz Sunday April 14: “Planning Ahead for Peace of Mind” forum, 11:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Trinity Presbyterian Church, 420 Melrose Avenue, Santa Cruz. A bagel brunch and educational forum providing resources on advance care planning, caregiver support, alternative approaches to funerals and burials, and supporting those dealing with loss.

Monday, April 15: “Complete Your Advance Healthcare Directive” individual 30- minute sessions (call 430-3078 for reservation), 2-4 p.m. Dominican Oaks, Oak Room, 3400 Paul Sweet Road, Santa Cruz Tuesday, April 16: “Complete Your Advance Healthcare Directive” individual 30- minute sessions (call 430-3078 for reservation), 1-3 p.m., Watsonville Community Hospital Senior Circle, 75 Nielson Street, Watsonville Tuesday April 16: “Planning For Future Healthcare Decisions” forum, 7:30-9:00 p.m., La Selva Beach Community Church, 26 Florido Avenue, La Selva Beach.

In honor of La Selva Beach’s Jim Morley, this free forum will provide information on sound planning for your future health care needs, including the role of the healthcare agent and how to prepare, and navigating difficult care decisions.

Thursday, April 18: “Complete Your Advance Healthcare Directive” individual 30-minute sessions (call 430-3078 for reservation), 10:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Live Oak Senior Center, 1777 Capitola Road, Santa Cruz n

Porter Memorial Library Presents Author Barbara Chamberlain L ocal Author Barbara Chamberlain will be at the Porter Memorial Library, 3050 Porter Street in Soquel, for the last of our current series of Meet the Author.

All are invited to this free program on April 10, 2013 from 10:30 - 11:30. Barbara will be speaking about and reading from the two mystery books she’s written which are set in Carmel with Jaden Steele as the heroine.

The first one is entitled “A Slice of Carmel.” The title becomes obvious early on when Jaden comes to Carmel to live and buys a specialty cutlery store. She’s an appealing heroine/sleuth who is also an expert knife thrower, a skill she’s learned from her grandfather. In both of Chamberlains’ mysteries, knives play a leading role.

In fact, the second in this series is entitled,

received her Masters Degree in “ Slash and Turn.” In each book, Library and Information Science Jaden and her librarian friend, from San Jose University in Bobbi Jones, team up to track 1992. As an elementary school down a murderer. librarian, she set up three difReaders will enjoy reading ferent libraries. She also worked this series not only for the fasin youth services and reference at cinating protagonist and her the Monterey City Library and at friends, but also by recognizing the Harrison Memorial Library in the setting: unique and picturesque Carmel with its elegant Barbara Chamberlain Carmel. She enjoys storytelling shops, unique art galleries, chic restaurants and has taught story telling and creative and the library. While working at the Har- writing classes through adult schools and rison Memorial Library in Carmel, Barbara community college. She’s participated in began to develop the idea for “The Jaden Monterey City Library’s Tellabration and Steele Mysteries.” She conceived the char- Palo Alto Children’s Library Storytelling Festival. acters on walks through the village.

Barbara is a past president of the local In 1987, Barbara graduated from UC Santa Cruz with a bachelor’s degree. She Cabrillo Host Lions Club. In February

2013, she was featured in the “Lions International Magazine” and was nominated by other Lions for their “Outstanding Lion” feature.

Currently, she serves as president of the Northern California Pen Women and is a member of the Santa Clara County Branch.

Barbara will sell and autograph copies of her books at this event. Coffee donated

by The Ugly Mug and refreshments will be served. Limited parking is available behind the library. Enter from Soquel Drive through The Bagelry parking lot and drive through to the left. For more information, call the library at 475-3326 during library hours: Monday-Friday: 12-4 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. - 2p.m n

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he Cabrillo Gallery presents an exhibition entitled “Tribute,” to honor the recent retirements of long time Art Department faculty members, Jamie Abbott and Ron Milhoan, with a showing of their sculptures and paintings.

“Ron Milhoan’s current paintings have a strong personal content and a level of sophistication that only a seasoned artist has,” says Gallery Director Tobin Keller.

“Ron’s large canvases retain some of his particular kind of magic realism, but one of an autobiographical direction, a sort of dreamlike view into his past.” This is offset by his expressive use of paint that helps to obfuscate the imagery and lend tension to the dreamlike view.

Jamie Abbott’s sculptures play with

different formal elements than Milhoan.

“Jamie’s contrast of materials, mostly wood and steel, denotes an interest in permanence and impermanence, as well as organic and non-organic use of materials,” explains Keller. This, combined with Abbott’s careful construction of each piece, creates a tension, as does the surface finish, or lack there of, with the materials.

“The wood and steel are left in a purer state of finish without too much fetishistic refinement.”

Together, Abbott and Milhoan have worked almost 70 years, teaching more than 4,000 students through their courses at Cabrillo. Their combined impact on the art in Santa Cruz County has been substantial.

“The nurturing, support, and guidance that you find with these two artists, and all of the Cabrillo instructors in the Art Department at Cabrillo, has contributed immensely to the development and strength of our local arts,” reflects Keller. n ••• Exhibit runs March 22 — April 26 Artist’s Reception: Thursday, March 21, 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.

Artist’s Talk: Wednesday, April 17, 6:307:30 p.m.

Gallery Hours: Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. and Monday and Tuesday evenings 7 - 9 p.m. Parking can be found in any of the numerous metered parking areas. The Gallery will be closed for spring break April 1- 6. www.tpgonlinedaily.com Capitola Soquel Times / April 2013 / 11

Ready, Set, Camp!

Finding the Right Camp for Your Child

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ou are considering a summer camp, but how to choose? There’s a camp that is ideally suited for every child, providing a summer of growth and fun whether your child attends a day or overnight camp, a specialized or traditional camp. With a little help from the camp professionals at the American Camp Association, here’s some sound advice that helps parents sort through the choices and benefits that camp delivers. As spring approaches, parents and children can look forward to planning for the future—a

future that includes the opportunities for exploration and discovery that arrives with summer camp.

How to Decide When Your Child is Ready for Camp hildren are ready for new experiences at different stages. Parents know their children best and these questions can help gauge whether this is the summer your child will start camp.

What is your child’s age, and what is your perception of his or her readiness level?

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overnight experiences may do better with a day camp as their first camp experience. If you think your child might not be ready for an overnight camp experience, consider the day camp experience to prepare him or her for future overnight camp.

How did your child become interested in camp? Does your child talk about camp on a sustained basis? How much persuasion is necessary from you?

Has your child had positive overnight experiences away from home? Visiting relatives or friends? Were these separations

easy or difficult?

What does your child expect to do at camp? Learning about the camp experience ahead of time allows you to create positive expectations.

Are you able to share consistent and positive messages about camp? Your confidence in a positive experience will be contagious.

A Camp for Every Child—The Perfect Fit amp can last for just a few days or stretch to all summer long. It’s well worth the trouble to investigate the variety

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Camp Capitola 4400 Jade Street, Capitola, CA 95010 Phone: 831-475-5935 Fax: 831-475-6279 e-mail: capitolarecreation@ci.capitola.ca.us web: www.capitolarecreation.com Camp Capitola, for kids ages 6-11, is held at Jade Street Park and Capitola Community Center to provide kids with an awesome summer experience! Camp is designed to run in 2-week or 3-week sessions. We offer half-day or all-day care (9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.) with extended care hours. There is a regular daily schedule with several differenct types of activities going on (indoor, outdoor, arts & crafts, active & quiet games, age-specific activities, etc.).

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of choices offered by camps before your child packs a backpack. These questions help you consider the options.

Near or Far? here do you want your child to go to camp? Locally or far away?

While each camp experience has something unique to offer your child, this is an opportunity for families to assess what they value for their campers.

Benefits of Camp Nearby • Easier to evaluate and visit • Friends and family are likely familiar with camp • Minimal travel costs Likely contact with classmates or children from same region Benefits of Camp Far Away • More choices • Different experiences, different geography, e.g., mountains or oceans— even different languages • Promotes independence, particularly for early and late adolescent campers • Diversity of campers • Chance for family to visit and vacation at close of camp Session Length Offers Another Choice amps offer widely varying options to help parents and children reach their goals for summer fun and exploration.

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you both share helps determine which choice is right for you.

Benefits of Short Sessions (one-three weeks) • First-time or younger campers have a chance to learn new skills • Bonds develop with other campers and staff • Great exposure to camp experience with less expense • Minimizes homesickness Benefits of Longer Sessions (fourtwelve weeks) • Strong sense of belonging to camp community • Chance to learn new skills • Development of specialized skills • Multiple opportunities for learning and enrichment • Lifelong friendships • Opportunities to contribute to camp culture Boys Only, Girls Only, or Co-ed? ow may be the opportunity to explore the choices and benefits of all boys, all girls, or co-ed camps.

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Benefits of Single Sex Camps • Breaking gender stereotypes—girls interact with women in position of authority and boys interact with men who act as nurturers • More opportunities to “be yourself” without impressing or competing with the opposite sex • Camp philosophy may be tuned into gender strengths and weaknesses • Brother or sister camps may share activities Benefits of Co-ed Camps • Breaking gender stereotypes—girls interact with women in positions of authority and boys interact with men who act as nurturers • Mirrors and prepares campers for everyday living in a co-ed world • Allows families with a boy and a girl to attend the same camp

• Offers diverse points of view • Breaks through rigid divisions set up in school when campers participate in equal footing A Camp for Every Child — Traditional, Specialty, and Special Needs hoices abound when it comes to camp programs. One may highlight a wide variety of activities geared to campers of all ages and skill levels, others, because of their setting and expertise, may concentrate on one or two activities while providing traditional activities as well.

Parents of children with special needs are pleased to learn about the range of camp activities that help kids be kids first.

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Monte Vista Horsemanship Camp 2 School Way, Watsonville, CA 95076 Phone: 831-206-9707 web: www.montevistaequestrian.com e-mail: MVEquestrian@gmail.com The week-long Horsemanship Camp at Monte Vista Christian School is a wonderful opportunity for boys and girls to spend hours every day riding and learning about horses. We have wonderful school horses for riders of every experience level. We offer Western and English riding, as well as crafts, swimming, archery and marshmallow roasting at the evening campfire. Sign up today for an unbelievable summer camp experience! Call Cassie Belmont at (831) 206-9707, email MVEquestrian@gmail.com or visit www.montevistaequestrian.com for more information today!

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

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

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“Finding Camp” from page 13 Benefits of Traditional Camps • Wide variety of activities • Chance for campers to try new activities • Exposure to more campers and staff at varying activities Benefits of Specialty Camps • One or two specialized activities (often

combined with traditional offerings) • Expectation for increased proficiency during camping session • Deepens knowledge and skill in particular area of interest or ability Benefits of Special Needs Camps • Activities geared to campers’ abilities • Knowledgeable staff with expertise to

Dancenter 810 A By Avenue, Capitola, CA 95010 Phone: 831-475-5032 e-mail: dancenter@cruzio.com web: www.dancenterinfo.com Dancenter offers a 6-week summer session for all ages, 3 years through adults. Ballet, modern, tap, Jazz, hip hop, Belly dance, yoga, Latin dance and contemporary. Come join the fun this summer!

Koinonia Conference Grounds 1605 Eureka Canyon Rd., Watsonville, CA 95076 Phone: 831-722-1472 Fax: 831-722-1523 e-mail: programs@gotocamp.org web: gotocamp.org Tucked away in the giant Redwoods of the Santa Cruz Mountains, Koinonia Conference Grounds is just the place for week-long summer camp adventures. With Family Camps, High School Water Sports Camp, Junior High Camp and Kids Camp, Koinonia has exciting programs for all ages. Join us at Koinonia this summer for an exciting week of life change.

understand campers’ strengths and challenges • Supportive and fun atmosphere to share with others The Value of Camp for Every Child hat happens when you make the decision to choose camp? You open up a world of discovery and learning for your child, a world that values children for who they are and who they will become. Camp gives each child a world of good.

For nearly one hundred years, the American Camp Association has been serving the camp community and families considering camp. Please visit our family resource Web site, www.CampParents. org, to learn more about the camp experience, search the Find a Camp database, and explore the world of child and youth development. n ••• For more information about child development and the camp experience, please visit our family-dedicated Web site, www.

CampParents.org or call our toll-free number, 1-800-428-CAMP (2267).

Originally printed in CAMP Magazine, reprinted by permission of the American Camp Association © 2005 American Camping Association, Inc.

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Frontier Ranch Mission Springs Summer Camp 1050 Lockhart Gulch Road, Scott’s Valley, CA 95066 Phone: 800-683-9133 Fax: 831-335-7726 e-mail: info@missionsprings.com web: www.Frontier-Ranch.com and www.missionsprings.com Frontier Ranch, a summer camp for grades 4-9, is located at Mission Springs in the Mountains of Scotts Valley. We offer 7-day resident camps that are packed full of fun programs and adventurous activities. Since 1967, Frontier Ranch has been a place where friendships are fostered, and where campers are encouraged to try new things and grow as a person. Frontier Ranch is a faith-based Christian Camp. Check us out on the web! Frontier-Ranch.com.

Camp Dates: June 16 – August 10

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Mid-County High School Scoreboard Baseball Soquel Season Record: (6-4-1, SCCAL 3-1) Soquel 3 – Santa Cruz 0 Soquel Scoring: WP Hunter Parkinson; Caleb Fidiam 1 for 3, 2 SBs, 2R; Fabiano Hale sac fly, RBI, Scotty Akrop 2B, RBI Harbor Season Record: (3-8, SCCAL 1-4) Scotts Valley 9 – Harbor 0

Softball Soquel Season Record: (13-1, SCCAL 5-0) Soquel 14 – St. Francis 4 (5 Inn.) Soquel Scoring: WP Makenna Provancha; Maddie Mariatt 3 for 4, RBI, 2R, 2B; Katrina Agosti 3 for 4, 2 3B, 3RBI, 3 R; Hannah Bossard 2 for 2, RBI, R; Lela Bombaci 2 for 3, 2B, RBI, R. Soquel 5 – Christopher 0 Soquel Scoring: WP Makenna Provancha; Maddie Mariatt 2 for 3, 2R; Faith Apolskis 2 for 4, SB, 2 RBIs; Jaime Sugimoto 2 for 3, 2b, 2

RBIs Scotts Valley 10 – Harbor 0 (6 Inn.)

Boys Golf Harbor Season Record: (8-0, SCCAL 7-0) Harbor 182 – Aptos 205 (DeLaveaga GC) Medalist – (tie) Deanne Rinaldi 34 (Harbor); Ryker Barnes (Harbor) Harbor Scoring: Sam Jackson 35; Brant Schenk 39; Ryan Nixon 40 Harbor 186 – Santa Cruz 266 (Pasatiempo Golf Course) Harbor Scoring: Medalist Deanne Rinaldi 35; Ryker Barnes 36; Sam Jackson 37; Brant Schenk 39; Cole Wilson 39 Soquel Season Record: (0-6) Scotts Valley 220 – Soquel 299 (DeLaveaga Golf Course)

Soquel def. San Lorenzo Valley (25-15, 25-23, 25-20) Soquel Scoring: Graham Denevan 13 kills; Hunter Renois 8 kills; Tanner Farley 5 kills Soquel def. Harbor (25-16, 25-18, 27-25) Soquel Scoring: Graham Denevan 13 kills, 11 digs 2 aces; Joe Cervantes 16 digs; Jesse Cohen 30 assists Harbor Scoring: Garrett Fonseca 15 kills; Alex York 9 kills; Javier Meza 28 assists

Girls Swimming Soquel Season Record: (4-2) Soquel 103 – SLV 71 Soquel Scoring: 200 medley 2:07.31; 200 IM Amber Carlton 2:24.73; 50 free Lauren Wood 26.84; 100 fly Tori Roberts 1:05.67; 100 free Tally Hoover 1:00.31; 500 free Tori Roberts 5:47.58; 200 free relay 1:52.23; 100 back Maura Copley 1:13.09; 100 breast Lauren Wood 1:15.47; 400 free 4:13.58 n

Boys Volleyball Soquel Season Record: (13-1, SCCAL 7-0) Harbor Season Record: (6-6, SCCAL 3-3

Jim Booth Swim School Harvey West Pool, Santa Cruz • In Shape Club, Capitola Watsonville Indoor & Outdoor Pools Phone: 831-722-3500 web: www.jimboothswimschool.com Jim Booth Swim School is known for its gentle classes where infants are taught to swim and are never dunked or forced. Parents feel comfortable that they are starting their children in a safe and sensible way. Jim Booth Swim School gives children of all ages the foundations required to be great swimmers for their entire lives. Mike Bottom, a member of the U.S. Olympic Swim Team said, “This is the way to start babies in the water.” There are now 3 locations to serve you Watsonville, Santa Cruz Harvey West Park and In Shape Capitola. For more information call Jim Booth Swim School at (831)722-3500 or visit www.jimboothswimschool.com.

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Dandy Dahlias to Decorate Deerpark

Annual Tuber and Plant Sale on April 6

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he Monterey Bay Dahlia Society will hold its Annual Tuber and Plant Sale on April 6 at the Deer Park Shopping Center in Aptos.

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shopping center in front of the Red Apple Cafe. Doors will open at 9:00 am. There will be hundreds of types of dahlias for sale. Tubers that grow small to medium-sized flowers (up to 8 inches across) are $3.00 each. Tubers that will produce the largest dahlias (8 to 15 inches across) AND all plants will be $5.00 each.

Tubers grow plants for the same flower that made them. Dahlias come in almost every color and in a variety of forms. Flowers range in size from approximately 1 inch across to 15 inches across, and plants grow from 18 inches in height to over 5 feet tall, depending on the variety. A photo of the flower that will grow from each tuber will be displayed so that you will know what to expect. Many MBDS members will be there to answer any questions you may have about varieties and cultivation.

At last summer ’s American Dahlia Association National Show in Portland, OR, three of our local members, Kevin Larkin, Kristine Albrecht, and Becky Adams won 11 top prizes for their blooms. They had to drive from Santa

Cruz to Portland with their blooms in air-conditioned cars with tin foil on the windows to keep them fresh.

Tubers from those winning flowers plus tubers and plants from the other 40 MBDS members will be on sale.

If you love gorgeous flowers, you can’t miss the MBDS Tuber Sale! Come early for the best selection! n

Bay Federal Credit Union Employees

Recognized for Ten Years of 100 Percent Community Support

Capitola — In 1992, Bay Federal President and CEO Carrie Birkhofer set an ambitious goal for the Credit Union’s annual community support initiatives: 100% employee participation. Bay Federal employees readily accepted the challenge and, over the next 12 months, far exceeded their individual goals by volunteering for multiple schools, non-profits and community events.

A Decade of Community Support ust over a decade later, they’re still going strong. Bay Federal Credit Union announced today that for 10 consecutive years, 100% of all Bay Federal employees have actively participated each year in volunteer and fundraising opportunities for local schools and nonprofit organizations.

“On the surface, it is remarkable that we’ve been able to do this,” said Birkhofer, “however, upon quick reflection, it is not really surprising at all. Bay Federal employees believe in our community. They understand that they can make a real difference in our community by just showing up and getting involved. Volunteerism is a core value that employees readily embrace.”

A Common Credit Union Value or credit unions, giving back is a normal part of doing business. Thousands of credit unions across the U.S. promote employee volunteerism and fundraising efforts for local, national, and international causes. Recent natural disasters like Superstorm Sandy and the

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uncommon for employees to earn 5 to 10 credits or more in a year,” said Birkhofer.

“It’s become a competition for some, but most people just enjoy knowing that their hard work is appreciated. And for most people, the reward of giving is often equal to the value provided.”

Service Excellence Receives Recognition ay Federal members have come to understand that service doesn’t stop at our front doors,” said Birkhofer, referring to numerous awards received by the Credit Union for both volunteerism and customer service. In 2010, Bay Federal became very first recipient of the Governor and First Lady’s Medal of Service Award as the State of California’s Small Business Volunteer Program of the Year. Bay Federal has also received an “Organization of the Year” award from each of the five local chambers of commerce and the United Way of Santa Cruz County, and has repeatedly won the vote for “Best Financial Institution” in annual reader polls for the Good Times, Press Banner and Santa Cruz Weekly regional newspapers. n ••• Bay Federal is a full-service, not-forprofit financial institution that serves over 56,000 members and 1,000 local businesses throughout Santa Cruz, San Benito and Monterey Counties. With over $670 million in assets, Bay Federal Credit Union is the largest member-owned financial institution in Santa Cruz County, serving its members and the community since 1957. www.bayfed.com.

Bay Federal Employees participate in a recent fundraiser. From left to right: Laura Owen, Angelynn Dang, Chris Lewis, Cameron Haste, Alicia Flores and Michelle Haddix. tsunami in Japan inspired cooperative fundraising efforts between multiple credit unions and many credit unionrelated service organizations.

Bay Federal’s encouragement of employee volunteerism spans decades, as does the evolution of their employeemanaged Community Support Team.

“Volunteer projects are all employeedriven,” said Birkhofer as she explained

the dynamics of the team, which is run by an all-employee steering committee.

“Employees choose the organizations and events they want to support, organize volunteer teams, and bring their families and friends to help out.”

Employees earn a “credit” for their volunteer participation and receive recognition pins signifying the number of credits earned in the previous year. “It’s not

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Railway Passenger service to wait for bridge repairs

Santa Cruz and Monterey Bay Railway faces delay until 2014

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he Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) for Santa Cruz County and Iowa Pacific Holdings, doing business locally as the Santa Cruz and Monterey Bay Railway, announced that new passenger rail operations in the area will be pursued following completion of work on bridge structures along the 32-mile rail line, deferring planned 2013 passenger rail service.

As part of the purchase agreement between the RTC and the previous property owner, Union Pacific, $5.3 million in funding was set aside to upgrade a number of structures on the line.

The California Transportation Commission approved the purchase agreement and use of the state Proposition 116 funds for both the purchase and the upgrades.

The RTC will proceed with work on both timber and steel trestles beginning this summer. Neither freight nor passenger rail service will be able to pass the La Selva trestle while the structure is upgraded. Due to this constraint, the railway will concentrate on freight service operations in South County during that period.

Rail freight service is currently provided to a number of companies for commodities such as lumber, agricultural products and biofuels. Rail freight traffic and the tax revenue collected augment

the county’s tax base thereby contributing toward vital services for residents.

Other activity on the rail line in the near future includes a rail motorcar excursion event to be held over the weekend of May 4th and 5th. Owners of refurbished personal rail motorcars or “shorties” from all over the country will convene in Santa Cruz to ride on portions of the rail line between Davenport and Watsonville. Examples of these railcars can be seen on this website: http://www.narcoa.org/newsite/faqimages/NARCOABrochure.pdf.

Future passenger operations to include seasonal, commuter and special event service.

In addition, planning is underway to build a bicycle and pedestrian trail (“rail trail”) alongside the tracks, where it can be accommodated safely within the corridor and in conjunction with freight/passenger rail services. A draft Master Plan for planned 50-mile Monterey Bay Sanctuary Scenic Trail (MBSST) Network was released for public comment in late 2012.

The rail trail will form the backbone of the broader MBSST project. Next steps include the release of the environmental document in the spring of this year and final Master Plan adoption in fall. The trail will be constructed in segments as funding becomes available.

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way’s operator, Iowa Pacific Holdings, is based in Chicago and has eight other short line railroads with operations in Oregon, Colorado, New Mexico, Texas, Illinois, Massachusetts and New York State. Through affiliates, Iowa Pacific also has railway and related operations in the United Kingdom and Peru.

The 32-mile Santa Cruz Branch Rail Line is a continuous transportation cor-

ridor spanning the county and running parallel to the Highway 1 corridor, offering tremendous potential for new mobility options for residents and visitors alike.

For more information about the Regional Transportation Commission or Iowa Pacific, please see the following websites: Regional Transportation Commission - www.sccrtc.org; Iowa Pacific - www. iowapacific.com

Geoffrey M. Loftus Joins Santa Cruz County Bank as Chief Credit Officer S anta Cruz County Bank (SCZC), a locally owned and operated fullservice bank headquartered in Santa Cruz County, today announced that Geoffrey M. Loftus will join the bank as Senior Vice President and Chief Credit Officer, effective April 5, 2013.

In his 35 year banking career, Mr. Geoffrey Loftus Loftus has established himself as a Chief Credit Officer experienced

at managing diversified loan portfolios while maintaining a high standard of credit quality.

His most recent professional background includes six years as Executive Vice President and Chief Credit Officer for 1st Capital Bank and four years as First Vice President and Loan Team Leader for Community Bank of Central California. Mr. Loftus is a graduate of the University of California at Santa Barbara where he obtained a bachelor’s degree.

“Santa Cruz County Bank has proven itself an exceptional community bank by all standards. I’m honored to become part of the experienced management team and

a local bank that is both highly rated and regarded,” stated Mr. Loftus.

David Heald, President and CEO commented, “Geoff’s extensive credit origination and commercial lending expertise is a complement to the depth of talent in our Management team. We look forward to his contributions to our bank and our community in the years ahead.”

Mr. Loftus will be based out of the Bank’s Administrative headquarters in Santa Cruz. n ••• Founded in 2004, Santa Cruz County Bank is a locally owned and operated community bank with offices located in Aptos, Capitola, Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley and Watsonville. In 2012, Santa Cruz County Bank received designation as one of eleven “Exceptional Banks” in California by the Findley Reports, an independent service that rates the annual financial performance of California banks. For more information, visit www.sccountybank.com.

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evgny Sudbin Wants to explode your Mind In Color … With a Piano!

Music critics at the London Telegraph are calling him the world’s greatest

pianist, but he is still learning how to make his music more powerful—with hallucinogenic hues.

It’s a philosophy he learned from his hero, Russian composer Alexander Scriabin, whose Sonata #5 he will perform in Santa Cruz April 5.

Sudbin’s program features a delicate balance of emotions, and a chain of music’s nobility, starting with the quiet, pure palette of Scarlatti followed by Chopin’s Ballade No. 3.

The second half of the program is made up of much darker, brooding, tragic pieces by Franz Liszt: “Funerailles” and “Harmonies du Soir.”

The program concludes with Sonata No. 5, Scriabin’s purely erotic portrayal of dying in ecstasy.

Listen to Yevgeny’s Sold Out London

recital at this link: h t t p : / / w w w. theartsdesk.com/ classical-music/yevgeny-sudbin-westminster-cathedral-hall In 2011 Yevgeny gave us the inaugural concert of one the most amazing pianos in the world- the Aptos Foundation’s Yamaha CFX Concert Grand Piano. Now this majestic instrument is about to be tattooed, colorfully, forever in Santa Cruz music history.

Don’t miss it! n ••• Purchase your tickets today at www.

distinguishedartists.org for Friday, April 5 at 8 pm at the First Congregational Church in Santa Cruz. For more information call 831-539-0000.

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A.A. Safe & Security Company Security Solutions

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By Colleen Hughes

“Dedicated to an ever evolving industry of security solutions for the better good of our community and beyond.”

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hat started as a key cutting and lock change store is now the largest security center on the central coast for all facets of your security needs. Established in 1956, A.A. Safe & Security Company is now owned and operated by Scott Edelstein. Scott moved to Santa Cruz in 1994 to start his own security business, and then in 2001 purchased his largest competitor; AA Safe & Security Co. Scott’s company is now a full service locksmith and security company serving both the Central Coast and the South Bay areas. With requests for commercial and residential security getting busier on the South Bay, AA Safe & Security may soon have a store in San Jose.

An important part of A.A. Safe and Security Company business is residential.

That is, providing security systems for people who are just trying to protect their homes and families. No one wants to come home and find that criminals have violated

it and that valuables and their sense of security have both been lost.

“Physical security is a big deal.” Most home break-ins happen through the front door,” said Scott. The latest trend in breakins is “Key Bumping.” Standard front door locks can be (picked) or bumped open and most homeowners are unaware of just how vulnerable they are. WikiHow (to do anything) offers instructions and diagrams on how to bump a lock open. It even provides a list of locks that are “bump proof.” A Bump Key kit can be purchased over the Internet: BumpMyLock.com, ACEHackware.com and ProBumpKeys.com just to name a few. Edelstein says; Prevention is easy, just contact AA Safe & Security Co. to find how to make your locks pick and bump proof.”

Scott talked about the company’s sole focus. “We are a solution based company providing tailored security solutions to meet most budgets. Security systems are a loss & liability management tool. This is a proactive step in the prevention of loss.

What we are teaching our clients is a better way to be empowered. We provide quality installations including (but not limited to) Surveillance systems, Access control systems, Door Hardware, Keyless Entry Systems and Loss Prevention Alarms.”

Technology has come a long way in its ability to provide safety conscious consumers with multi level security options.

Scott told us about one such provider of

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Doug Mattice (left) and Scott Edelstein of A.A. Safe & Security Company

a security solution named Medeco who created the e-cylinder solution.

E-cylinders are a Smart Key technology that includes not just a Smart Key, but also a Smart Lock. It is a complete audit and forensics security product.

AA Safe and Security Company can provide their clients with this customized software / electro-mechanical system. This particular security system has the ability to track each individual key and lock I.D. code that is recorded in both the key and

the cylinder of the system. We are then able to distinguish between employees, company vendors or janitorial service end users. Companies no longer need to re-key their building when a key is lost or after an employee has left the company. Rather the end user or AA Safe and Security Company can just delete the employee’s key from the system. Scott said, “These keys cannot be duplicated either.”

“AA Safe” page 23

Smoke Alarms: Photoelectric or Ionization

By Mike DeMars- Fire Inspector Central Fire Protection District

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

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

Photoelectric alarms use a light beam and a photocell to detect smoke. Inside of the alarm is a small chamber where the light source shines on a photocell creating an electrical circuit. Smoke from a fire will enter the chamber. The particles deflect the light beam, breaking the electrical circuit and activate the alarm. This type of alarm works best to detect smoldering type fires.

A smoldering fire will burn slowly over a long period before visible flame is evident.

An example of a smoldering fire would be a cigarette burning in the cushion of a piece of furniture.

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

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Judy ’ s Sewing Center Sewing Machines • Vacuums • Fabric

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hen Judy’s Sewing Center moved from its old home in Scotts Valley to its new digs in Capitola in 2008, the store really took off. In addition to selling vacuums, sergers, and, of course, sewing machines, a big draw to the store became its extensive array of classes.

Everything from beginning sewing to advanced quilting classes are offered at Judy’s Sewing Center. On almost every day of the week, seamstresses can find

a class that meets their personal needs and interests, and learn new skills at an affordable price in a nurturing environment.

Tuesdays are a big hit from 6-9 p.m. when owner Judy Hollaway teaches her Learn to Sew class. Students learn how to make pillowcases, pajama pants, and more. Due to her remarkable history as a seamstress and her warm demeanor, many people keep studying with Judy long after they’ve learned the basics. All skill levels are welcome.

It’s her business ethic, patience, and efficient teaching style that have kept Judy in business since 1997 when she first opened Judy’s Sewing Center in Scotts Valley. There, her store gained a loyal following and the seamstresses in Santa Cruz

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“I have loved sewing from the time I could hold a needle and thread,” says Judy, who first started sewing when she was 12.

Most of the classes at Judy’s Sewing Center are a deal at $10-$15 for a three hour block of time, and all classes are taught by masters in the craft. “The economy is tough right now, so we want to make it affordable for people to sew,” Judy says.

In addition to the popular Learn to Sew class, there’s a Sewing 101 class for people who’ve never sewed before. There, during the course of an afternoon, students learn how to wind a bobbin, sew a straight line, and more.

For fashionistas, Dresden Ericksen offers a Clothing Construction class on Thursday nights where students can learn to make a dress, pants, a stylish blouse, or any item from their closet. All they need is a pattern and basic sewing tools.

The store also offers many other classes including: Learn to Quilt, Serger Know-How, Learn Machine Embroidery, Bag Ladies, and many others.

Judy’s Sewing Center recently started a fantastic sewing blog on the website, www. judyssewingcenter.com. Writer Christa Martin pens weekly posts on everything from what’s happening in the store to new products in stock, to updates on classes, DIY project ideas, and other enticing and informative content. n ••• Judy’s Sewing Center is located at 1501 41st Ave., Capitola, 95010, (831) 464- 8181, judyssewingcenter.com. Most classes are $10-$15.

“Gang Task Force” from page 9 The last two warrants resulted in the seizure of the stolen firearm out of Salinas and the arrest of one of the four homicide suspects in Gustine, California.

• Major Investigation Assists: 3 • SCCACT’s drug trafficker investigation, 2/28 • Reyes homicide investigation, 2/28, 3/01, and 3/06 • Valero gang assault, 2/28 and 3/06 GTF personnel successfully carried out the strategies of Operation Take Back.

This is evidenced not only by the statis-

“Smoke Alarms” from page 21 Both types have been tested under various fire conditions and have proven to be effective. The purpose of a smoke alarm is to provide you and your family with an early warning so that you can escape a fire in your home before you become trapped. Both types of detection technology provide adequate warning time.

Again, one of the differences is that each type of alarm reacts to different stages or types of fire. It is hard to predict what type of fire may occur in your home. A fire in the kitchen may be a flaming fire and a bedroom fire could be a smoldering fire.

There are also situations where false alarms occur. Steam from a shower or cooking vapors may activate the smoke

tical information presented here, but also by the fact that violent crime has diminished compared to prior levels before this operation. Several recent cases have highlighted the fact that criminal street gang members were responsible for a number of crimes throughout the county.

Operation Take Back greatly impacted the gang’s violent activities by the second day of the operation. Operation personnel maximized the resources and capability of WPD’s investigators to quickly identify and arrest suspects in the murder of a 20 year-old resident. Additionally, Operation Take Back’s street presence quickly put officers at the scene of an in-progress violent gang assault. This resulted in the

arrest of two fleeing suspects near the scene of the crime.

The Santa Cruz County Chief’s Association and GTF are firmly committed to using all available resources to address violence and criminality in our county.

Operation Take Back personnel, working with WPD, successfully brought into custody eight active gang participants responsible for a murder and violent assault. The GTF, with allied personnel, maintained a constant street presence that resulted in 35 additional arrests during the operation. n ••• Prepared by Mario Sulay, GTF Commander – 3/20/2013

alarms. Ionization alarms are extremely sensitive and are often responsible for false alarms near the kitchen and bathroom. If you have ionization alarms in your home, they should be installed at least three feet from bathroom doorways. Smoke alarms should never be installed in a kitchen, but are often found in hallways near kitchens. In this situation, they should be located at least ten feet from the kitchen area. Photoelectric type smoke alarms are less sensitive and may cause fewer false alarms if installed in these locations. Before installing any type of smoke alarm, read the instructions. Different types have different requirements for placement and installation.

How many smoke alarms do you need in your home? That would be dependent

on several factors. How many bedrooms are in your home? There should be a smoke alarm in each bedroom. How many stories are in your home? At least one smoke alarm should be installed on each level. Are there hallways adjacent to the bedrooms? Smoke alarms should be installed there as well.

There are also areas where smoke alarms should not be installed. They are not required in kitchens. Although kitchen fires are most common in single-family homes, cooking vapors are the most common cause of false alarms. The hallway adjacent to the kitchen would be a better location. Bathrooms are a bad location because shower steam will activate most alarms.

Now back to the original question.

Which type of alarm should you install in your home? The answer may be to use both

“AA Safe” from page 20 The Smart Key system also allows for the creation of various time schedules for any time of the day or night allowing access only the authorized personnel into the building. For example, your janitorial service may have a limited time access schedule, say between 6:00pm & 8:00pm to gain access to the building on their specified workday. Another feature is that all keys can expire each year allowing for the owner to re-assign the keys and or audit the total number of keys in the system, account for lost or stolen keys that were not reported and create new schedules for employees or a baby sitter as needed.

Scott added “The e-cylinder / smart lock & key technology” have been big for us. The security industry estimates that most new construction will be built with some kind of smart / intelligent opening technology by the year 2024.” He was proud to say “We were the largest Logic smart cylinder / key dealer in the country last year.”

There are many major companies and institutions that trust AA Safe & Security

Scott Edelstein (left) helping Marc Johnson, a customer from Chevron’s Solar Products Division. with their physical security needs. They have completed or are currently working on large systems with clients that include Stanford University, Palo Alto Medical Foundation, MCM Diversified, UCSC and Cabrillo College.

One familiar place that locals will have the opportunity to experience an A.A. security system is at Pleasure Point Beach.

This famous and popular surfing area requires that beach goers have a magnetic card to get through a magnetic lock having

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

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

a holding force of 2400 lbs activated by its card reader. Surfers and sunbathers can get a free access card at the Freeline Surf Shop on 41st Avenue.

Scott at AA Safe & Security Co. also acts local first. Last year the company also had their first annual Lock Out Hunger event to raise money for the Second Harvest Food Bank and hunger in Santa Cruz County, and also has a history of donating to other great organizations in the County.”

They are located at 712 Soquel Avenue in Santa Cruz but you don’t have to be local to order your security supplies from A.A. Safe & Security Company. Visit their website at www.aasafe.com or call them toll-free at 1-800-577-3365. Locally, call them at 831-423-5415.

A.A. Safe & Security Company is fully licensed and bonded with a C-28 Contractors License 767441 and LCO #1026.

Whether your security need is for residential, commercial automotive, industrial, schools or government use, A.A. Safe & Security Co is there for you.

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Capitola in the 1950s

By Margaret Kinstler

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hen I was a kid growing up in Sacramento, our family of five always took a two-week vacation in the summer. We were looking for water and an escape from the excruciating heat of the Sacramento Valley. We usually went to Lake Tahoe and stayed in cabins right on the beach at King City. One time, my dad, thinking it was getting too crowded for his liking in Lake Tahoe, asked the owner of the cabins if he knew of any other place to vacation. The guy recommended Capitola and so the next summer we went there.

We fell in love with Capitola with its shallow lagoon and mild surf safe for small children. We’d rent houses usually. Several times we stayed in one of the houses right by the wharf. We also stayed in a second floor apartment on Monterey Ave. that is now a sushi restaurant. We’d spend the whole day on the beach and at night spend our nickels at one of the skee ball places on the Esplanade.

There were at least two, maybe three of them, but our favorite was Andy’s (who was the mayor of Capitola at the time).

Andy always had a change belt around his waist for changing our dollars into nickels and was friendly to us kids. We’d hoard our tickets and spend a lot of time examining the prizes locked away in the glass cabinet near the front door, evaluating which prize to choose. The decision was always whether to spend our tickets on some of the cheaper prizes or hold off for something better. The prizes were cheap toys, a Chinese finger puzzle, a plastic whistle, plastic/rubber (?) cowboys and Indian figures, a Kewpie doll, a glass ashtray you could present to your parents; but it could take all summer to save enough tickets for the better prizes (which were really still junk).

There was the merry-go-round to ride on and Babe’s bandstand was right next door at the end of the Esplanade. Babe sold cotton candy, beach balls, beach shovels and pails through an outside window. Babe

Typical of a top-level prize; a “Carnival glass” bowl.

This one was won at the Santa Cruz Boardwalk.

Margaret and brother John on the Capitola Wharf. in his white apron and white hair was bent over the grill that was in the middle of a ring of red stools where we sat, waiting for the best French fries ever, terrific hamburgers and hot dogs.

At that time, 1952 to 1960, Capitola was like any regular little town. It didn’t have any gift shops. Instead, it had Robinson’s Pharmacy, a five and dime, a bakery where my dad and I would pick up donuts to take back to the house for breakfast, a bowling alley (where the Mercantile is) and a movie theater where the Jacobsen mother and daughter team reigned. Mom Jacobsen sat behind the glass window selling the tickets and the daughter with her dark hair pulled back in a bun would take your ticket and pronounce “Thank You” in the very same tone and manner over and over.

The daughter would also man the snack bar where you could get popcorn and juju beans to last the whole movie. Smoking was allowed on the left side of the theater and of course would permeate the entire theater but no one thought anything about it in those days.

There was also Nusbaum’s tiny grocery store with a meat counter in the middle of the block of Stockton Avenue, the Post Office, and two restaurants: Mac’s Patio where Britannia Arms is now and Lino’s. Mac’s Patio was divided in two: the dark bar where you could barely make out who was sitting at the bar and the

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restaurant in the other half of the building serving grilled meat, steak, chops, etc. The other restaurant, Lino’s, was on the corner of the Esplanade and Stockton where Café Violette is now. Lino’s had stools in a semicircle with the kitchen in the back. A lot of seniors ate there because they had a blue plate special every night with family style cooking like pork chops, mashed potatoes, a vegetable. Everybody knew everybody, and they’d be talking back and forth across the room. But the best were the pies. Lino’s would bake fresh pies everyday. They’d be set by the open window on the Esplanade side to cool off and every day you could walk by and look and smell the pies that had been baked that day: rhubarb, strawberry, peach, apricot, chocolate, lemon meringue. Umm yum!

There were only two bars in town then: the Edgewater and Mac’s Patio,

plus a liquor store on Capitola Avenue.

In the liquor store, there was a buzzer on the floor to alert the old man who would emerge from the back room when someone arrived. We took great delight in jumping over the buzzer just to annoy him, but he would say nothing and glumly walk to the front of his store to sell us candy and gum.

Capitola village was filled with young families in the summer, staying in the small beach cottages that lined the narrow streets of the old part of Capitola – the “flats” as the locals called it. In the winter, the town was almost empty; most of the permanent residents lived in the more substantial houses up from the “flats.”

In 1960, our parents bought a small beach cabin on the Soquel Creek between the Stockton Avenue Bridge and the trestle and we would come more often and stay longer. Many times my mother and us kids would spend the whole summer with my dad coming down on the weekends. My baby brother was born in 1959 and we three older kids were moving into our teens. We met a group of locals and became our own gang, but that’s another story – the Sixties in Capitola.

P.S. Carolyn Swift, Capitola’s historian, verified that my memories were accurate and filled in some additional facts, like the liquor store was the Black and White Liquor Store and the owner was Carl Anderson.

Babe was Babe Yabobovich and the secret to his good tasting French fries was cooking them in lamb lard. He was Croatian from Watsonville and lamb lard was often used in their cooking. He just didn’t tell anyone. n ••• This story is from the Capitola CVRA Newsletter. Past newsletters are available online at www.CapitolaCVRA.org.

In the lagoon.

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

Things don’t always go as planned.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

I haven’t found a way to

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

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

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

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

Case Study: What blacked out?

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

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

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

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

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

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

From the small interruptions (an instruction not followed) to

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

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By Robert Francis

No April Fool’s joke

These are good reads for every taste …

The Woman Who Wouldn’t Die A Dr. Siri Mystery

By Colin Cotterill Soho Crime. $25.95 (Rating-Very Good) f you enjoy exotic settings and characters that don’t travel the beaten path, you’ll love this thriller set in Laos and featuring Dr. Siri Paiboun, the country’s newly retired national coroner, and his wife, M a d a m e Daeng.

T h e a m a t e u r sleuth and his insightful wife are involved in a multi-faceted investigation in this latest adventure. Paiboun is sent to oversee the attempt to locate and exhume the remains of a soldier who died in 1969 when the riverboat he was on sank in the Mekong River.

Assisting the doctor and his wife is Madame Keui, a “used-to-be woman.” A clairvoyant, Madame Keui was reputedly shot and killed and her remains, according to local custom, were cremated, yet she is still walking around and appears to be none-the-worse for her experience.

While Madame Daeng has some serious doubts about the “credentials” of the comely woman who is going to help her husband find the dead soldier’s resting place, she has her own problems to deal with. A vestige of Daeng’s past in the form of a man she betrayed who is seeking to settle a score that dates back to the French loss of Dien Bien Phu. Coupling these apparently disparate plot strains, there’s the additional issue of royal treasure that went missing in the early 1900s and the clever plot that has been hatched to reclaim the lost loot.

There’s a lot happening in this fast paced novel and Colin Cotterill, who teaches at a university in Thailand, knows exactly how to manipulate each part of this complicated storyline to keep the reader totally spellbound. This is the ninth episode in this unusual and quirky series, so if you have never followed Siri Paiboun’s adven-

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tures you’ll have some catching up to do, but that could be a lot of fun!

The Madness Underneath

The Shades of London / Book Two

By Maureen Johnson Putnam. $17.99 (Rating-Excellent) near fatal run-in with a Jack the Ripper wannabe left Rory Deveaux with not only a nasty knife scar (no bikinis for her) but also with a new, awesome power. The American t e e n a g e r, who is attending school in London, not only has second sight and can see ghosts, but now she has also discovered that she is a “terminus.” This means that Rory has the unique and scary ability to eliminate a ghost with just the touch of her finger.

In the first book in this series, “The Name of the Star,” the young woman was enlisted by some other young people to assist Scotland Yard’s secretive ghostfighting unit. That’s also what led to her life changing experience with the Ripper.

With her return to school, Rory finds herself again called upon to use her considerable skills to sort out another series of mysterious deaths. In this instance being a terminus means the American has attracted some unwanted attention that will not only disrupt her life but also the lives of her three close ghost-busting buddies.

An edgy heroine, lots of local color and a clever use of the supernatural make this a new series that has attracted a lot of attention from young adult and older readers alike. The debut title was nominated for an Edgar Award and don’t be surprised if this sequel actually wins the prestigious award.

Maureen Johnson not only spins a convincing tale of suspense and riveting action but she knows exactly how to end her story in such a manner that the reader is guaranteed to want to continue to follow this young girl’s adventures.

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Frozen Solid

So Pretty It Hurts

By James Tabor Ballantine. $26 (Rating-Very Good) sked about his writing, author James Tabor says, “My novels are about three things: realistic threats to the planet, plausible science, and extreme environments.”

From a super cave in Mexico in his last thriller, “The Deep Zone,” Tabor turns to the Antarctic in this latest story featuring CDC microbiologist Hallie Leland.

The South Pole’s Amundsen Scott Research Station averages winter temperatures 100 degrees below zero and hurricane-force storms. After the death of a scientist at the station, Hallie is sent to complete the woman’s research.

When three more women mysteriously die, it becomes apparent something very strange is happening in this hostile environment.

The folks back in Washington who sent Hallie to the South Pole realize there is a frightening plot unfolding at the bottom of the world that not only endangers her life but will, if successful, also alter the course of history.

A group of dangerous scientists dubbed Triage is determined to release a virus that will save the world from the perils of overpopulation while greatly improving the existing “stock.”

As you read this chilling novel, it won’t be the frigid setting that sends tremors up your spine but rather the dark premise of this horrifying and engrossing story.

Heralded as the new Michael Crichton by some critics, James Tabor has already tackled a pandemic in Hallie Leland’s first outing and now it is time to look at an intriguing situation involving depopulation and eugenics. Those who relish a good thriller with a scientific basis will find this a hard book to set aside.

By Kate White Harper. $14.99 (Rating-Good) hen celebrity crime reporter Bailey Weggins accompanies a friend to a weekend house party, she doesn’t expect she’ll be called upon to use her skills as an amateur sleuth to solve a murder.

T h e guest of h o n o r , supermodel Devon Barr, is being a tad difficult, which sets the other guests on edge. The two women accidently stumble into one another in the woods surrounding the isolated estate and Devon shares her fears that she doesn’t feel safe.

Bailey dismisses the woman’s comment as just an attention seeking device until shortly thereafter the beautiful woman is found dead in her bed. Although foul play isn’t suspected, Bailey isn’t so sure the model has died of natural causes.

A snowstorm and power outage plunge the retreat into darkness and the when someone shoves the reporter down a staircase, she is convinced that there’s definitely cause to informally investigate Devon’s demise.

Back in New York, Bailey begins digging into the past of not only the dead woman but also the other guests at the party.

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ur district is very fortunate to have a dynamic music educator who is very passionate in providing her students (kindergarten through fifth grade) with an incredible gift in the area of music appreciation. Ms. Diane Bock is an extraordinary educator who works hard to teach all children how to have a lifetime appreciation for loving music. Her instructional programs are exciting and are filled with the exploration of rhythm, beat and singing that excites each classroom from kindergarten through fifth grade.

She has created a wonderful chorus program that meets every Friday at 8:00 a.m. The chorus members come voluntarily and class numbers can swell well over 80 students in her program. There is no lost time when the chorus class meets.

Ms. Bock’s students are excited, engaged and they follow her with precision. I was “wowed” when I saw the sheer number of students that show up before school on Friday mornings to partake in this special music opportunity.

The chorus program incorporates

many genres that include classical, pop, jazz and folk.

Chorus members are accompanied by live musicians who enrich Friday morning singing activities.

An added bonus to the long tradition of wonderful music at Soquel Elementary is the parent volunteers who actively support the music program throughout the school year.

This wonderful program would not exist without our incredible parents.

Music provides all children with the opportunity to explore different learning modalities. Children who are provided enriched music learning experiences, like the ones at Soquel Elementary School, are given the opportunity to learn to use different quadrants of their brain functions.

The Soquel Music program truly

involves the whole child from kinder through fifth grade. In kinder, the music program encompasses the whole body as a music instrument. Students skip, run and jump as they explore different rhythms and singing. Students in first and second grade incorporate hand percussion and simple patterns on our Orff xylophones as they discover melody, harmony, accompaniment and improvisation.

Third grade students apply their skills to more complex compositions. They study musical forms and memorize melodies as well as explore improvisation. They begin harmony singing through partner songs and are introduced to standardized music notation. In fourth and fifth grades, stu-

dents study recorder and learn to read and write music. They compose music for recorder and xylophone, and study more complex musical forms. They memorize melodies and learn inner-voice harmonies as well as bass patterns.

Fourth and fifth grade students study the blues form, and fifth graders compose and perform their own blues compositions.

All students perform individually, in small groups and in grade level concerts. One of the true highlights of our wonderful music program at Soquel Elementary School is the evening concerts performed by all students.

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are about the academic success of underrepresented youth?

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

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

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egister now for the Alzheimer’s Association 16th Annual Education Conference 2013: A Day of Retreat and Learning. This is a very special day of learning and sharing for professionals and families who are caring for a loved one. We hope you will join us for this important event.

Please register online at edconference.kintera.org/ 2013santacruz.

Ongoing Events Mondays

schedule and more information, go to www.coda.org or e-mail gratefulcoda@gmail.com or call (831) 469-6096.

Second and Fourth Mondays First and Third Wednesdays

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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Free Job Seek Workshop!

Drop in Grief Support

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

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Tail Wagging World of Dog Ownership

6:30pm at the Santa Cruz SPCA, 2685 Chanticleer Ave., Santa 9:00am-12:30pm, 2045 40th Ave. Cruz (cross street is Soquel Ave.).

Clares St. Capitola eed help finding a job? Join Ocean Gate Zen Center PROFILE of Santa Cruz. Its free and it works. Last year 126 of its Zazen Instructions 6:30pm. 920 41st Ave. Suite members were placed in jobs, and we can help you too. Ongoing work- B, Santa Cruz (next to Family Cycling Center) shops will cover resume writing, azen instruction 1st Tues of ea. communication, and interview skills. month at 6:30 pm. Ocean Gate For more information, call profile Zen Center will be offering a 6 at (831) 479-0393 or visit www. week class beginning Jan. 8 at 7:30 santacruzprofile.org. pm on Being Time. This will follow a 30 min. meditation. Morning First Mondays meditation schedule is Tues., Thurs.

Great Decisions Lecture Series 6:45 am; Fri. 9:00 am (followed 7:00pm-8:30pm, Episcopal by service) and Sat. 8:30 am with Church of St. John the Baptist, “Come As You Are Zen” at 9:00 am 125 Canterbury Dr. Aptos Visit oceangatezen.org for more ecture series on “Great Deciinfo. sions”, put out by The Foreign Policy Association. Lectures led First Tuesdays and

by Dr. Laina Farhat-Holzman, sponsored by Santa Cruz Third Wednesdays each month Branch, American Association of Orientations to Become University Women (AAUW).

Advocates for Children For more information, call Lois North County, 5:30-7p.m., first Holcomb (831) 688-0541.

Tuesday of month (for location details contact Danielle at 761Mondays, Wednesdays, 2956 X102) South County, 5:30-7 and Thursdays p.m., third Wednesday of the month at the CASA Office, 813 Co-dependents Anonymous Freedom Blvd. Watsonville o-dependents Anonymous ASA (Court Appointed Special is a 12-step group for people Advocates) of Santa Cruz County who want healthy relationships needs your help. Volunteer 3-5 and self esteem. Weekly meetings hours per week to provide support, are offered free of charge in Santa guidance, and a powerful voice in Cruz and Watsonville. For a

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Toastmasters: Speak for Success

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

Drop-ins welcome. For more information, call 831-335-3693.

Sundays

Over-Eaters Anonymous

9:00am-10:15am, Sutter Maternity and Surgery Center, 2900 Chanticleer Ave. Sc. Second and Fourth Thursdays A is a 12-step support group for those who wish to stop Cabrillo Host Lions Club eating compulsively. All are 7:00pm at the Cabrillo Comwelcome. munity Center, Aptos Village Free childcare with advance Park, 100 Aptos Creek Rd. ublic is invited to all programs. reservation by 5pm, Fridays. Call (831) 429-7906.

Contact President Jess Allen 831-684-2721 or Past President Barbara Chamberlain at 831Church Bible Study/Worship 688-3356 for meeting/dinner reservations or information or visit 9:45am: Bible Study; 11:00: Worship, First Baptist Church www.cabrillohostlions.org.

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7:00pm-9:00pm, 900 High St. First Congregational Church of Santa Cruz for women through all stages from To learn more, call (831) 427diagnoses through treatment.

4016 or visit www.pflagscc.org For more information or to register call (831) 457-2273 Wednesdays

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court for children who have been removed from their homes because of abuse or neglect. Everyone welcome, men and bilingual folks especially encouraged.

To RSVP call 761-2956 Ext. 102, or email Danielle@casaofsantacruz.org

Aptos peakers helping speakers get gigs.

Call (831) 332-8221 for more information.

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Clutterers Anonymous

5:30-6:45 Sutter Maternity & Surgical Center, 2900 Chanticleer Ave, Soquel Dr. Santa Cruz. ired of Clutter? Stuff piling up? Support is available. CLA meeting every Friday.

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Dated Events Saturday March 30 Farm Bureau Sponsored Seminar: ‘Saving Energy is Good Business’

8:00am-9:00pm. Pajaro Dunes Lagoon Room and Annex lease join us for an informative discussion of PG&E’s rebate and incentive programs, energy cost reduction strategies, and case studies illustrating how energy efficiency and agriculture work well together.

Saturdays Aptos Certified Farmers Market Space is limited, so please 8:00 -12:00pm at Cabrillo College, register now. Event cost is $15 for Farm Bureau members, and $25 for Aptos. he Aptos Market, with over 80 non members. All event proceeds Overeaters Anonymous vendors, is open year round, will be donated to the Second 6:30-7:30pm at Teach by the Beach with the best selections of fresh Harvest Food Bank. #50 Rancho Del Mar, Aptos fruits and vegetables, plants, For more information, call (831) seedlings, flowers, local honey, RSVP online at www.etouches. com/SantaCruzFarmEnergy, or 429-7906 fresh eggs, fresh fish, artisan by calling (650) 339-3675. baked goods and gourmet foods.

First Wednesday each month In addition, family activities, music, cooking demos by Child Welfare Review Saturday March 30 professional chefs, gardening 6:00pm- 9:00pm 1400 Emeline workshops, seasonal fairs and Sunday March 31 Avenue room 206, Santa Cruz. he orientation is designed to review events are a part of the market. Eggstraordinary Egg Hunt the child welfare system and to give at Roaring Camp you a chance to have your question Scotts Valley Farmer’s Market op aboard the Roaring answered by child welfare staff.

9a.m.-1p.m. SV Community Center, Camp Eggspress Train for To register to one of the meetings 360 Kings Village Drive an Eggstraordinary Egg hunt on and for directions, please call www.santacruzfarmersmarket.org Saturday and Sunday. Hear the 454-4024. story of Peter Rabbit as the train As You Are Zen chugs its way up Bear Mountain.

Second and Fourth Wednesdays Come 9-10:30 am, Ocean Gate Zendo, Visit the Easter Egg patch and Freedom Forum Presents: 920 41st Ave. Suite B, Santa Cruz hunt for colorful chocolate candy Constitution Classes (next to Family Cycling Center) eggs hidden by the easter bunny.

7:00pm, Quaker Friends Meeting ome as you are Zen focuses Kiddies receive prizes for specially House, 225 Rooney St. Santa Cruz on Buddhist practices that marked eggs. Easter crafts and For more information, visit enhance our daily lives. This will www.meetup.com/santacruzbe an informal talk with time for games are for children riding the train. freedom-forum/ discussion. Free — donations For train departure times accepted. and to learn more, visit Visit oceangatezen.org for more Thursdays www.roaringcamp.com. info.

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12-1:30 p.m. at Seascape Golf Course. Santa Cruz Bingo Contact Doug at 831- 724-9192 4:00pm, 707 Fair Ave. Santa Cruz anta Cruz Bingo supports or e-mail dnakashima@razzolink. local charity. All games have a com for more information. minimum of a $150 prize, smaller crowds mean you have better odds.

Second Thursdays each month For more information, visit www. santacruzbingo.com or email info@ Veterans of Foreign Wars 6:30 pm, 2259 7th Ave. Santa Cruz santacruzbingo.com. You can also call (831) 427-1007 and press 4.

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Wednesday April 10

How Cannery Row Shaped Today’s Monterey–The Cannery Row You Think You Know

1:30pm,. MPC Lecture Forum, 103, 980 Fremont St. Monterey ichael Kenneth Hemp, Cannery Row’s career historian, will recount, utilizing archival photographic images from the exceptional Pat Hathaway Collection, a vivid PowerPoint presentation on the Monterey Peninsula’s origins and evolution into the “Sardine Capital of the World”its downfalland some of its unknown or largely unappreciated influences on today’s Monterey.

Learn more by calling (831) 646-4224 or by visiting www.gentrain.org.

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Saturday April 13

Free Intro to Svaroopa® Yoga Class

facilities, riders, and cycling industry of Santa Cruz County.

The festival includes competitive events, a kids’ rodeo and fun lap, skills clinics, and an industry exposition area, food court, beer garden, live music and more for bike enthusiasts.

Monday April 15 Watsonville Youth City Council Meeting

5:00pm, Watsonville City Council Chambers 275 Main St. Watsonville he young leaders will once again take their seats in council members to once again present the youth perspective on three important issues: education, public safety, and city planning.

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Wednesday April 17 Freedom Forum Presents: Tax Protestor Beats IRS

7:00pm, Live Oak Grange, 1900 17th Ave. Santa Cruz ear a first hand account of special guest speaker Joseph Banister, the first whistle blower who stood up to IRS corruption.

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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 Saturday April 20 unique form of yoga quiets your Big Brothers and Sisters of mind, increases flexibility, and Santa Cruz County 30th Annual eases pain.

Preregistration is required. Call Bowl for Kids’ Sake Event (831) 688-1019 or email info@ 9:15 am, Santa Cruz Boardwalk aptosyoga.org to reserve your Bowl place. ig Brothers Big Sisters is seeking bowlers of all ages and all proficiency levels to come to Saturday April 13 the 30th Annual Bowl for the Kids Santa Cruz Health and Sake event. Every year, over 800 Wellness Expo bowlers come together in the spirit 9:00am-5:00pm, Elks Lodge, 150 of raising funds for mentoring Jewell St. Santa Cruz relationships for our local youth lease join us for a complete in need. group of health and wellness Learn more by visiting professionals. www.santacruzmentor.org or by If you are interested in exhibiting, calling (831) 464-8691. go to our website: www.atthevineyardevents.com or call Karen at Friday April 26 (408) 393-4038.

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Aptos Village Park, Aptos two day festival presented

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Charting Your Course Through Cancer and Beyond A Women’s Healing Intensive & Retreat

5800 Prescott Road, Soquel, CA Friday, 4 p.m.; Sunday, 2 p.m. oin Dr. Loah Grace and guest teachers for a healing intensive and women’s spring retreat.

Designed specifically for women challenged by cancer, from first diagnosis to post-treatment, this all- inclusive weekend is devoted to opening the heart and body to deeper levels of healing. Learn to discharge fear from the mind and heart. 12 seats available. www.loahgrace.com Events page for more information or call 831/531-8122 n

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Your April Horoscope popular tunes. Come see our band for Free in Sunnyvale Every Wednesday. No cover.

Contact Lee McLaughlin, Booking at 408-993-BAND (2263) Artist Applications available for Agent, for information about booking 2013 Open Studios Art Tour the band for Non-profit events he Cultural Council of Santa (donations are tax deductible).

Cruz County is accepting artist www.PeninsulaBanjoBand.org applications for the 2013 Open Studios Art Tour online at www.

Last Thursdays each month zapplication.org.

The deadline to apply is midnight Monthly Argentine Tango at Star on April 30th. For guidelines, Bene Italian/Argentine Restarante visit openstudiosarttour.org/ 4:30pm-9:30pm, Star Bene applications-for-2013.

Italian/Argentene Restarante, 21245 East Cliff Dr. his is a night for true “Social Bob Finegan’s Wooden Tango.” Order a wonderful Box Show at Aptos Library 11:00am-7:00pm, Aptos Library meal from the Star Bene Argentine Menu, (or their well known italian he display consists of about menu), and enjoy the ambiance of 25 decorated small boxes illustrating the use of marquetry, Argentina and join us in a social fancy veneers, copper panels that tango dance to music from the have been treated with chemicals Golden Age of Tango.

Private instruction and classes by to yield unusual patterns, and arrangement. For more information, other techniques. call Michael (831) 239-2247.

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read your fiction, essays, or poetry.

For more information, call Jean at (831) 475-4221

Saturdays

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

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Center for Spiritual Living, 1818 Felt St. Santa Cruz ocal artists and crafters in sacred commerce.

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9:00am, Deer Park Shopping First Friday Art Tour Center, Aptos he First Friday Art Tour he sale will take place behind is a Santa Cruz Institute the shopping center in front Ongoing thru April 26 of Contemporary Arts event, of the Red Apple Cafe. There will The Santa Cruz County Bank managed in conjunction with be hundreds of types of Dahlias Arts Collaborative Presents: the participating art venues. The for sale. Tubers that grow small to event takes place year-round In Dreams medium-sized flowers are $3.00 n Dreams explores a world that is and illuminates some of the most each, and tubers that produce the seemingly surreal and dreamlike. talented local artists from local largest Dahlias and all plants will galleries.

What images appear in your be $5.00 each. dreams? Six local artists share their To find out where to participate If you love gorgeous flowers, you in a First Friday art tour, visit viewpoints through a variety of cant miss the sale! Come early for mediums in playful and sometimes firstfridaysantacruz.com (Most the best selection. galleries are open 12-9 pm for unexpected, ethereal scenes.

Exhibited artists to include Karen First Friday viewings.)

Friday April 12 Kvenvold Bailey, Andrea Borsuk, Bluegrass, Blues, and Buddha Selena Castro, Chris Miroyan, First and Third Fridays 12:00pm-7:00pm, 1307 Seabright Sharon King, and Tom Trujjillo.

Friday Shakespeare Club Ave. Exhibit locations include 7775 10:30am-12:30pm, First Benefit for the Ocean Gate Zen Soquel Dr., 819 By Ave., 720 Congregational Church, 900 High Center. Suggested donation: Front St., 4604 Scotts Valley Dr.. St. Santa Cruz $15-$20.

For more information, visit Learn more by visiting Everyday www.fridayshakespeare.org, oceagatezen.org. call Kris at (831) 421-0930 or Local Art at Zizzo’s Coffee Nanette at (831) 438-3615.

7:00am-5:00pm, Zizzo’s Coffee, Cabrillo Youth Strings/Suzuki 3555 Clares St. Capitola Music Concert Goes Contemporary njoy the beautiful artwork of Second Fridays each month 7:00pm, Cabrillo Samper Hall local talented artists.

Big Band Dance Recital Hall, 6500 Soquel Dr. For more information, contact 7:30pm-10:00pm, at Mid-County Aptos Zizzo’s Coffee at (831) 477-0680. Senior Center 829 Bay Ave, he Cabrillo Youth Strings Capitola Program will play a spring Tuesdays allroom dancing to live concert of contemporary string music by The 10th Ave. Band.

BINGO 6:30 p.m. Santa Cruz Elks Lodge, Refreshments, large floor, friendly atmosphere, free parking. Open to 150 Jewell St. the public-singles welcome! osted by Soquel Sports Suggested donation, $6 per Foundation. Buy-In $25.

Also, we have a special BINGO, person. Proceeds benefit MCSC. celebrating our 2nd anniversary, For more information, call (831) 476-4711. on Sept. 28 at 6:30. Buy-in only $15. www.soquelsports.com Fourth Saturdays each month

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by Coldplay, Michael Jackson, and music from the movies, performed by local youth and guest artists.

Tickets can be purchased at cabrillostage.com or by calling (831) 479-6429.

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

8:00pm, The 418 Project, 418 Front St. Santa Cruz tamping Zebra Dance Theatre and Viz-Art-Dance present “Its About Me,” a work in progress evening of dance theatre, multimedia performance, and song.

Featuring twenty three dancers, aerialists, singers, and musicians, with a wide variety of abilities and disabilities, Carol Fields presents her multimedia Omphaloskepsis and Sharon Took-Zozaya presents her latest dance theatre work.

Tickets for these events will be available online at brownpapertickets.com or you can call 1-800-838-3006.

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Third Annual Santa Cruz Rejuvenation Festival

10:00am-8:00pm, San Lorenzo Park estival will have continuous performances on three stages. Headlining will be Jamaican reggae singer, Prezident Brown, and many other popular artists who performed last year will be returning, including The Inner Light Choir, Afro-Funk Experience, Love Eternal, Watsonville Taiko, and many more! n

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Writers and Poets Open Mike

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Annabel Burton • Astrologer © Taurus (April 21-May 21)

This month, the focus is on what you are preparing and doing behind the scenes. You are drawn to time away from the usual everyday routine, and seek time out. Here you can recharge your batteries and indulge in creative pursuits. But this is also a time for letting your new ideas start to flourish. When the Sun goes into your sign on the 20th, you will be ready to put your plans into action. The Sun is joined by your ruler, Venus, which brings out your attractiveness and savvy business sense. It is also great for love and romance.

Gemini (May 22-June 21)

The first part of the month is excellent for group activities and getting together with friends and colleagues. Team work pays off and you find that others share a passion that you have too.

It is a great time for charity work and helping out those who could really do with your support, either in a practical sense or with fund raising. Your ruler, Mercury, enters hot headed Aries on the 14th and around this time the New Moon in the same time heralds a great moment to launch a new venture. Take note of events around the 25th, as you are tested and deal with the challenges presented in a totally unique way.

Cancer (June 22-July 22)

While initially there is a focus on career matters, you are now able to go for a promotion of a more challenging role. It may be something you have been considering for a while, or you just so happen to be in the right place at the right time. In any event you have more confidence and circumstances dictate that you are assertive and more proactive, which opens up previously closed doors to you. This month’s New Moon occurs on the 10th and you see that a new beginning is just what you had in mind. By the 25th, your flirtations with a member of the opposite sex lead to something deeper and more permanent.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 23)

You are inspired to doing what is outrageous, fun and expressive and as such you inspire others.

There is a party animal within you who always wants to come out and play and not only do you do yourself good but others are keen to be around you too. This month brings its fair share of challenges but it is not these that matter so much as your attitude towards them. Having a ‘can do’ approach means that nothing gets you down. There is something you feel passionate about and you could be making a journey to the past to deal with unfinished business.

Virgo (Aug. 24-Sep. 22)

Initially, developments in your relationship take up your time and energy. Perhaps there is someone new in your life and you want to create the right impression. A lot rests on what you do or so, so be the real you, not the person you think others will like. Start as you mean to carry on. But this is also a month for letting go, moving on and refreshing what has become jaded and tired. The Aries energy gives you a sparkle and a sense of hope which is clear in your body language and how you present yourself. After the 20th, you are in adventurous frame of mind and enjoy the spirit of exploration.

Libra (Sep. 23-Oct. 23)

While there is such a focus on partnerships you are wondering how this is different since you, more than anyone, understand that is relationships, not money, that makes the world go round. As such, you are keen to make sure everyone is fine, but you must also acknowledge when you are not fine.

Be indulgent and clear if you feel you are being persuaded to be anybody but yourself. It is not necessary to test the strength of what you have but it does no harm to assert yourself when you have to. Money is coming your way a lot more easily than it was and you will notice this in the last week.

Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22)

While you are at first concerned with day to day practical matters, adjustments need to be made of a subtle nature. This means that you listen to your instincts more than even and see the connection between what you do and how the world responds. this is empowering and puts you at the heart of necessary changes that need to be made. You are looking for stability and finding that it is not easy to maintain, but even so, you respond in a creative and effective way. Fate has a habit of sending what you need, more than what you want.

Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21)

The Moon in your sign starts the month and links with all that fiery Aries energy raises the tension until something gives. This is not a bad thing, and you have been aware of pressure and the need for change for a while. More peaceful circumstances are more in evident later this month but meanwhile you need to strike while the iron is hot, go with your hunches and seize the moment, at least in the first couple of weeks. Your creativity and ingenuity lead to spectacular new developments that could be part of your life for some time to come.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 20)

You may not see eye to eye with someone at the start of the month as you are determined that you are right and they are wrong. Of course it is not really as black and white as this, so it important to talk through your differences to find a way forward, which you do. But the main focus for you is on your home life, domestic scene and the past. Creating the right balance between all the different activities takes some doing and a certain amount of compromise. Original thinking leads to a breakthrough on the 25th.

Aquarius (Jan 21-Feb. 18)

Good luck comes just when you least expect, and when you most need it so keep the faith. This is particularly so at the start of April when a change in your circumstances for the better gives you the boost you need and you regain your positive outlook. Important decisions and conclusions are arrived at and practical steps to improve your situation are taken. Your inventiveness is evident as you are resourceful and able to adopt an original approach which helps with finances. After the 20th you maybe moving house or changing the interior of where you live.

Pisces (Feb. 19-Mar. 20)

If you see the year slowly helping you develop along a certain path, then this is a time for making real what was just in the idea stage last month. You have what it takes to put your plans into action, and this is to do with your work or any commercial enterprise. You are excited about how well your ideas have been received and of course, positive feedback is always going to be encouraging. Mercury helps with communication until mid month and then you you are busier, and time is running away with you. Once the Sun changes signs around 20th you have got a viable idea that will be brilliant.

Aries (March 21-April 20)

While the Sun is in your sign, you are keen to start new projects and your enthusiasm is infectious. You show your leadership abilities by getting everyone organized. With the addition of the revolutionary planet, Uranus, you may find that your path takes many twists and turns with unexpected meetings and encounter. Initially, you may be thwarted in your plans, but persistence pays off. Mercury, planet of communication enters Aries on the 14th. From here, your ability to talk your way into any situation and out of it, leads to a possibly lucrative deal.

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By Roger Emanuels

istinguished Artists Concert Series continued its standard of excellence with a recital of chamber music for cello and piano, featuring cellist Amit Peled and pianist Alon Goldstein on Sunday, March 17 at Resurrection Church in Aptos.

A concert program is usually collaboration between the performers and composers being performed. In this case, Mr. Peled’s Gofriller cello took equal bows. This famous cello, made by Mateo Gofriller in Venice in 1733, had been the personal favorite of Pablo Casals (1876-1973), the most noted cellist of all time.

The large audience filled the church almost to capacity to hear a program that spanned the 19th century, from Beethoven’s Variations on a theme of Mozart, to sonatas by Chopin and Brahms. And they came to hear the favorite cello of a great cellist. Although few had a view of

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the performers because of the church seating, the acoustics of the church assured that every listener could hear the music clearly.

The Gofriller may be one of the finest cellos ever produced, but it takes a true artist to make it sing. Mr. Peled has the ability to sing with ease and fluency. With pianist Goldstein, they delivered a balanced duo in true chamber music style.

Peled is currently teaching at the Peabody Conservatory in Baltimore, and also enjoying an active and successful international concert career. Goldstein performs internationally with several chamber music partners.

The concert opened with Beethoven’s Variations on a theme of Mozart (1801). Each short variation on this playful theme has a different mood and energy, bringing to the audience a variety of sounds and colors. It was apparent from the outset that this cello delivers, even when paired with the full sound of the piano.

The low bass sounds on the C string have a presence even at fifty paces. At the farthest row, I had no difficulty in hearing Peled’s expressive detail.

The Sonata by Brahms was strong and assertive, with all the rhythmic vitality expected in this late 19th century composer.

This sonata, composed in 1886, can be a big challenge for balance between the large sound of the piano and the single bowed sound of the cello. Though some of the high notes sounded weak, it was usually due to the heavy writing in the piano.

Mr. Peled closed his recital with the

Pablo Casals with Goffriller cello

Sonata by Chopin (1846). Rhapsodic and oozing with Romantic-era expression, the cello soared in the high register and was rich and resonant in the low notes. Peled’s playing is strong and sure, and with Goldstein the pair seems to breathe every phrase together and with the same purpose.

An encore, Theme from the movie Schindler’s List (1993) by John Williams, emphasized once again the great lyrical quality of this great cello. It was a satisfying desert to an otherwise substantial menu of 19th century classics.

This program will be repeated soon at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. n ••• Distinguished Artists Concert Series continues on April 5 with pianist Yevgeny Sudbin at First Congregational Church, Santa Cruz. Pianist Ang Li appears at the Cabrillo College Music Recital Hall on Saturday, April 27 at 8:00 pm. More information at www.distinguishedartists.org.

Roger Emanuels is a cellist and teacher and played for many years with the San Jose Symphony and the Cabrillo Festival Orchestra.

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hink big, beautiful and blue! All of that and more perfectly describes Peterson, an exceptionally handsome two-year old Domestic Shorthair. Peterson was removed from a one-bedroom trailer along with 70 other cats who were living in substandard conditions.

Although his life started out rough, Peterson shows no signs of a grudge but almost an appreciation and social zest that is uncommon with cats coming out of these types of situations.

When Peterson was first brought to the shelter he suffered from some treatable health conditions caused by the unsanitary living conditions but he is now healthy as can be and seeking a home of his own.

This charming boy is very energetic and affectionate with the right amount of precociousness to keep you chuckling. This funny boy likes his litter box clean, loves his food wet, and adores being petted again and again. He is truly a volunteer and staff favorite and never fails to catch the attention of an onlooker by either reaching out of his enclosure to tap you on the soldier, or putting on a show by juggling his toys.

Peterson would do well as an only cat or in a home with other cats as long as the introduction is done properly. Because he came from a home with so many other cats, he seems to have the social skills on board to be able to handle whatever comes his way. We have not tested him with dogs but if the dog is cat friendly, we don’t see Peterson having too much of a problem learning to live with one.

We would prefer that Peterson find a family who can keep him as an indoor cat. In his lifetime, he’s never been allowed outside and he is a bit too friendly, curious and trusting to make a good indoor/outdoor candidate.

Peterson is a very special cat that deserves a wonderful home with lots of attention and love, something he lacked during his first two years. If you are looking for a beautiful, fun, and social cat to add to your family, we have a feeling that Peterson will prove to be the perfect pick!

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

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

SACRAMENTO — California’s senior population is proving to be one of the fastest growing driving-age demographics in the state. It is estimated, there will be over six million residents age 65 and older in California by the year 2020.

Knowing that much of this community still relies on driving as their primary means of transportation, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) is continuing the Age Well Drive Smart program.

The Age Well Drive Smart class is an education program specifically designed to help seniors tune up their driving skills, refresh their knowledge of the rules of the road, learn about normal age-related physical changes and how they affect driving ability. The program is supported by the Keeping Everyone Safe IV grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety.

“During the class, seniors have the opportunity to view curriculum designed to address their needs, share their personal concerns, ask questions, and consider the different options available to them,” said CHP Commissioner Joe Farrow.

The CHP has partnered with the California Department of Motor Vehicle’s Senior Ombudsman program and other members from both public and private organizations to assess the needs of the senior driving community. The class is approximately two hours and is offered at local CHP offices as well as many senior centers within the community. The class is a great way for our seniors to educate themselves, evaluate their driving abilities, and improve their driving skills.

“We can help better prepare seniors to drive safer for the years ahead,” continued Commissioner Farrow. “Our ultimate goal is saving lives.”

If you or a family member would like to attend an Age Well Drive Smart class, contact your local CHP office. To locate a CHP office near you, visit www. chp.ca.gov. n Funding for this program was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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