Scotts Valley Times August 2012 by Times Publishing Group, Inc.

August 2012

C O M M U N I T Y N E W S T H AT M A K E S A D I F F E R E N C E

Vol 15 No. 8

Serving Scotts Valley, Ben Lomond, Boulder Creek & Felton

Ingredients for a Sweet Friendship

Shelby Capell (left) and Lauren Emanuelson waiting on customers during their Bake Sale. Two Scott’s Valley Middle School students help classmate battle leukemia

By Courtney Dimpel helby Capell and Lauren Emanuelson, two ambitious and compassionate students currently attending Scotts Valley Middle School, wanted to do something extraordinary for their friend and fellow classmate Emily Erickson, who is being treated for leukemia. Childhood leukemia is a hematological malignancy or a cancer of the blood that develops in the bone marrow where new blood cells are made. The cure rate for childhood leukemia is generally higher than adult leukemia, approaching 90 percent. Treatment is typically dependent on several factors including the child’s age, overall health, medical history, and usually requires chemotherapy or sometimes even stem cell replacement, all of which are very taxing on a child’s body. Emily’s childhood friends and playmates, Shelby and Lauren, decided to host a bake sale July 18 at Skypark. They baked dozens of cookies, cupcakes and other treats, and provided lemonade and punch to the many visitors and supporters.

Scotts Valley Cinema now features a mural celebrating early movies filmed in the area.

MURAL MEMORIALIZES SCOTTS VALLEY’S MOVIE MAGIC History of area as scenic setting for early movies is honored By Noel Smith

he east side of the CineLux Theatres in Scotts Valley is now the site of an almost 100foot long mural that commemorates the early days of cinema when the mountains of Santa Cruz were a favorite of the movie industry. The wall is

divided into five panels covered with brightly colored images. The mural’s design is the work of local artist Rose Poe. “This is the first mural I’ve done since I was in my 20’s,” said the 53-year-old Poe, “And the only one of this size. We are thinking of entering this into the Guinness Book of Records as the world’s

largest paint-by-the-number painting. I didn’t really think about the final size when I accepted the commission, just about the subject and the design.” After the design was finished, a projector was used to outline the areas to be painted and then the areas were coded for the colors to be used.

“We used only primary colors,’ said Dawn Teall, “So that the various elements of the mural would stand out.” Teall is the owner of Scotts Valley Artisans, a non-profit community art center and organized the project so that the public could be involved.

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Mountain Community Theater presents: The Rocky Horror Show Directed by Kathie Kratochvil, Musical Direction by Arindam Krishna Das uditions: Please come prepared with a song of your choice from “The Rocky Horror Show.” 32 bars max. Wear clothes and shoes you can dance in. Sat. Aug. 4, 15 p.m. Park Hall and Mon. Aug. 6, 7-10 p.m. Park Hall Callbacks: Tuesday Aug. 7, 7-10 p.m. Park Hall Rehearsals begin Aug. 13 to Oct. 18 Performances: Friday, Oct. 19, 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 20, 8 p.m. – Thurs. Oct. 25 8 p.m. – Friday, Oct. 26, 8 p.m. – Sat. Oct. 27, 8 p.m. and 11 p.m. – Weds, Oct. 31, 8 p.m. – Thurs. Nov. 1, 8 p.m. - Friday, Nov. 2, 8 p.m. - Saturday, Nov. 3, 8 p.m.

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••• Make Sure Your 7th Grader Is protected Against Pertussis s students head back-to-school, California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Director and State Health Officer Dr. Ron Chapman, urges parents to ensure their 11- and 12-year-old children have been immunized against pertussis, also known as whooping cough, and other dangerous diseases to keep them healthy during the new school year. In 2010, more than 9,000 pertussis cases were reported in California, including 10 infant fatalities, the most in over 60 years. “Immunizations create a shield at school and home,” said Dr. Chapman. “Given recent outbreaks and epidemics nationwide, it is important that children be protected against these dangerous and highly contagious diseases, like whooping cough.” In 2010, a new law was signed by Governor Brown requiring a whooping cough booster before middle and high school students can re-enter school. All incoming seventh graders must provide proof that they have met the Tdap requirement before starting school. “I encourage parents to check-in with their medical provider now to make sure that their kids are caught up on immunizations and can start school on time,” added Dr. Chapman. If a child does not have health insurance, or is only partially insured, a doctor or local health department can provide information about the Vaccines for Children Program, which provides free or low-cost vaccines.

Local health departments are offering expanded immunization clinics during the month of August, National Immunization Awareness Month. For the most complete and up-to-date information on required vaccinations, visit shotsforschool.org. Website: www.cdph.ca.gov. ••• San Lorenzo Valley Chamber of Commerce Calendar of Events August 4 11:30 am to 2:30 pm 3rd Annual Valley Appreciate Day at American Dream Realty in Felton on Hwy 9 across from the high school. August 7 6 pm National Night Out, meet our new Sheriff: Sgt Mitch Medina while enjoying an evening of music, games, BBQ. Emergency vehicles and community safety information on display as well. August 14 5 pm Bay Federal Credit Union hosts a celebration of the new library at SLV High School with Mill Street Catering and a jazz Band. Fabulous door prizes, too! August 19 Felton Race Thru the Redwoods and Pancake Breakfast. August 28 Breakfast Meeting — the start of our fall series of business-building workshops. September 12 SLV Museum — Desperately Seeking Chocolate, Bob Fuller with Edward Jones, and 3 Steves Winery host a mixer in Boulder Creek. n

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Table of Contents

Cover Mural Memorializes Scotts Valley’s Movie Magic – History of area as scenic setting for early movies is honored By Noel Smith Ingredients for a Sweet Friendship – Two Scott’s Valley Middle School students help classmate battle leukemia By Courtney Dimpel

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Community News Mountain Community Theater presents: The Rocky Horror Show • Make Sure Your 7th Grader Is protected Against Pertussis • San Lorenzo Valley Chamber of Commerce Calendar of Events Review of ‘A Chorus Line’ – The Theater’s Paean to Broadway Dancers By Noel Smith Dozen Caught in Scotts Valley Sting Operation Millions in special funds lie unused • Santa Cruz Mountain Art Center Summer Calendar Santa Cruz County Exhibit at State Fair Spotlights Berry Industry Habitat for Humanity to Open a ReStore in Santa Cruz • Toast to the Coast Party: Save Our Shores Honors 2012 Ocean Heroes Wine, Live Music in the Fields of Live Earth Farm – Fourth annual organic dinner in the fields fundraiser • First RISE Program Graduation Takes Place Countywide Constitution Day Essay Contest – By Board President Arnold Levine and V.P. Gina Locatelli Tap Dancing Back in Time! – “Anything Goes Review” By Noel Smith • New eReg Program Helping Businesses Keep Track of Their Tax Obligations Spring Forward Against Cancer Tennis Tournament – 17th Annual Santa Cruz Cancer Benefit Takes Place Sunday, September 23 • West Nile Virus Found in County Birds The Bite is On! – Fishing for Salmon off California Coast is Best in Years Creation of Privacy Enforcement and Protection Unit Seymour Center offers guided tours on the Santa Cruz Wharf Agricultural Producers in 29 States Eligible for Disaster Assistance Day on the Monterey Bay Regatta Sails in September

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Scotts Valley Chamber News • Pages 15-18 Scotts Valley Art & Wine Festival – Relax in the Park with Art, Wine, Food, & Live Music • Calendar of Upcoming Events ‘Taste of Scotts Valley’ Kicks off Countdown to Annual Art & Wine Festival • Leadership Santa Cruz County Debuts New Logo with Reunion Event Scotts Valley Chamber Welcomes new Owners at Encore Consignment Boutique • Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting for Café Carbonero • VCUM’s Back to School Campaign • Saturday, November 3 - 6 pm Chamber of Commerce Community Awards • August Networking Mixer • Sandman Glass Ribbon Cutting • Learn how your business can save electricity • Welcome to Our New Members

Review of ‘A Chorus Line’

The Theater’s Paean to Broadway Dancers

By Noel Smith

here are many reasons for choosing a career and each person has his or her own list. The Broadway musical, A Chorus Line, is a wonderful opportunity to look “behind the curtain” literally, at what makes this group of 17 Broadway dancers tick as we watch them kick. As anyone who has seriously taken dance lessons is aware, it’s a demanding profession requiring amazing athleticism. In addition, on Broadway, it often takes acting and singing as well. The cast of the Cabrillo Stage production captures the “behind the curtain” intent of this musical with wonderful performances. Highlights he reasons for the cold haughtiness of Sheila (Lauren Bjorgan), the search for acceptance by Bebe (Samantha Pistoresi) and the longing to fulfill her dreams by Maggie (Janice Engelgau) is revealed in the song, “At the Ballet” where they find escape from their lives in dance. The comedy number “Sing” gives Kristine (Crystina Robinette) an opportunity to highlight her lack of singing talent with her stage husband Al (Adam Saucedo) who manages to hit all the right notes. “Hello Twelve, Hello Thirteen, Hello Love” gives the cast an opportunity to relive those adolescent embarrassing moments as life meets innocence. Diana (Zoe Schneider-Smith) tries to conquer method acting but no matter how hard she tries … “Nothing.”

In “The Music and the Mirror,” Cassie (Noelani Neal) begs Zach (Bill Olson), the Director to just let her dance so she can reenter the world she most feels part of, the world of dance. The breakout performance of the show was Val (Lizzie O’Hara) in “Dance Ten, Looks Three” telling how she changed her life when she found a way to get noticed - and to get dance parts - by buying some augmentation for her T & A. Fun Number, fun performance. For the emotional highlight of the show, Diana sings in “What I did for Love” about the sacrifices made by those who love dance and in spite of the life of a dancer. Then comes the moment when the final eight, four men and four women, for the show’s chorus line are chosen. Who will survive the director’s final cut? Ahh… you have to see the show. The Finale takes place with all the cast on stage in gold costumes and top hats singing and dancing the show’s theme song and dance, called “One,” a song of triumph and hope for another day and another show in the chorus. The Cabrillo Stage production of A Chorus Line triumphs. Director Janie Scott, Conductor Jon Nordgren, the orchestra (marvelous musicians!) and cast have created a first class rendition of one of the classics of Broadway, “A Chorus Line.” (One, Singular sensation, Ev’ry little step he takes — One, Thrilling combination, Ev’ry move that he makes – One smile and ...) n

Back to School • Page 21 - Top five back-to-school organizing tips Calendar • Arts & Entertainment – Pages 28 & 29

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

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Featured Columnists The Book Bag by Robert Francis – It’s no mystery why these authors are so popular… EarthTalk® – Japan, Norway, Iceland still Conduct Commercial Whaling Social Security and Women By Terry McFall, Social Security District Manager in Santa Cruz Work in Progress by Camille Smith – The garage is clean — what’s left to pass on? Me, and Mom, and You in Washington D.C. Story and Photos by Holly Hernandez Out & About by Josie Cowden SPCA Featured Pet • Page 31 – Mr. Bojangles Will Happily Dance For You

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“Mural” from pg 1

“We originally thought we would call the project ‘Mural in a Day’ but we are having to revise that to ‘Mural in a Week’ even though we had lots of volunteers over the weekend,” said Teall. Poe said, “Someone rented a scissor-lift for us for the week for us so we could continue to work on it and finish it this weekend.” The mural commemorates the more than 100 movies made in the area during those early days with movie posters surrounded by colorful designs. The posters are of ‘might have been movies’ such as “Mountain Mitzi” and “Once Upon a Time in Scotts Valley” with movie stars such as Mickey Rooney and Bette Davis. Also, there is the image of the famous local resident and director, Alfred Hitchcock. Across the bottom of the mural are the silhouettes of a line of moviegoers looking up at the mural. Poe is now making her livelihood as an artist after having first worked in Human Resources and raising a family. She can be seen at the Scotts Valley Art & Wine Festival, August 11-12 selling her art, which runs from acrylic painting to using recycled material to create her work. The mural called “Moving Pictures” by the artist was the idea of Scotts Valley Arts commission Member Claire Hodgin. “After five years we finally convinced the city to allow public art.” said Hodgin, “Then we started by having an artist paint

Scotts Valley Artisan owner Dawn Teall (left) and the mural’s designer/artist Ruth Poe.

the city-owned electrical boxes, next was a metal sculpture and now this is our first mural.” According to an article “California’s Mural Towns” on a website called Boomer Café, “Murals help to create a sense of community pride and enthusiasm. Murals also help to establish a community identity. They unite people . . . bring people together. Public art can provide a sense of

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Jackie Emanuelson, Laurens mother, was touched and very impressed by town turnout. “It was pretty amazing to see how many people know and support Emily in the community. Most didn’t even purchase a baked good. Instead they donated to the cause because they know and support Emily and her family.” The dynamic duo, Shelby and Lauren, raised over $100 from this sold-out event for Emily.

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“The girls were on a mission to generate awareness of Emily’s condition, and

provide support and inspiration for their friend to continue her fight,” said Shelby’s mother, Patti Capell. “They were delighted to donate the money to Emily as she continues to battle this devastating disease,” said Patti. Upon delivering their donation, Emily’s face lit up, excited by the visitors and thoughtfulness of her friends. Shelby and Lauren are grateful for the support and generosity from the Scotts Valley community and hope everyone enjoyed the treats. n

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Dozen Caught in Scotts Valley Sting Operation

Convicted criminal with active warrant caught among those contracting without a license

welve people working without contractor licenses and other violations of state home improvement laws must appear in Santa Cruz County Superior Court after being caught in a Contractors State License Board (CSLB) sting operation on July 26, 2012. CSLB’s Statewide Investigative Fraud Team (SWIFT) investigators partnered with the Santa Cruz County District Attorney’s (DA) Office and Scotts Valley Police Department for a one-day sting where investigators sought bids for such home improvements as painting, carpentry, and landscaping at a Scotts Valley residence. The 12 individuals who bid more than the state limit of $500 (combined labor and materials) received a notice to appear (NTA) in court. State law requires a license for home improvement and construction contracts that are more than $500. Two face charges for soliciting excessive down payments. It is against the law to solicit or accept a down payment larger than 10 percent or $1,000, whichever is less, for a home improvement contract. Eight also face illegal advertising charges. Contractors are required to place their license number in all online, print, and broadcast advertisements. Those without licenses can legally advertise for jobs valued at less than $500, but their ads must state that they are not licensed contractors. One of those caught was former licensee Mathew Bean (#660719), whose license was revoked in 2006. Scotts Valley Police arrested and booked William Louis Piette for an active $10,000 warrant out of Santa Clara County on drug-related charges. “Always make sure any contractor you hire to work on or around your home has a license that is in good standing with CSLB,” said CSLB Registrar Steve Sands. “It only takes a minute to check CSLB’s website for details about your contractor.” SWIFT investigators and partners followed the sting with a series of job site sweeps on Friday and Saturday, July 27 and 28, 2012, in Aptos, Freedom, Santa

Cruz, Scotts Valley, Soquel, and Watsonville. Three stop orders and citations with fines totaling about $35,000 were issued in Aptos, Scotts Valley and Watsonville to licensed contractors and unlicensed operators who did not have workers’ compensation for onsite employees. The unlicensed operator in Scotts Valley had seven employees and was working on a home remodel for a realty company. Proper building department permits had not been pulled for that job. Four citations for contracting without a license and illegal advertising were issued to illegal operators in Santa Cruz, Soquel, Watsonville and Freedom. Another was cited in Aptos for contracting on an inactive or suspended license. The 12 who received NTAs on July 26 are scheduled for arraignment at 9 a.m. on September 26, 2012, Santa Cruz County Superior Court. CSLB urges consumers to follow these tips before hiring anyone to work on their home: Only hire statelicensed contractors; ask to see their license and a photo ID to verify their identity. Always check the license number on CSLB’s website at www.cslb.ca.gov or www.CheckTheLicenseFirst.com to make sure the license is in good standing, and that employees are covered by workers’ compensation insurance. Don’t pay more than 10 percent or $1,000; whichever is less, as a down payment. There is an exception for about two dozen licensees who carry special bonds to protect consumers. These exceptions are noted on CSLB’s website. Don’t pay in cash, and don’t let payments get ahead of the work. Get at least three bids, check references, and get a written contract. The Contractors State License Board operates under the umbrella of the California Department of Consumer Affairs. More information and publications about hiring contractors are available on CSLB’s website or by calling 800-321-CSLB

(2752). CSLB licenses and regulates California’s 300,000 contractors, and is regarded as one of the leading consumer protection agencies in the United States. In fiscal year 2011-12, CSLB helped recover nearly $36 million in ordered restitution for consumers. n ••• NAME – WORK CLASS – VIOLATIONS Mathew George Bean – Painting – Contracting without a license, illegal advertising, using a revoked license number Jose Dolores Amaya Escobar – Painting – Contracting without a license, illegal advertising, soliciting excessive down payment Silverio Escobar – Painting – Contracting without a license, illegal advertising, soliciting excessive down payment Gabe A. Harris – Painting – Contracting without a license

Jeremy Douglas Miller – HVAC – Contracting without a license Gregory Edward Oliver – Landscaping – Contracting without a license William Louis Piette – Framing and Rough Carpentry – Contracting without a license Jose Luis Rodriguez Paniagua – Landscaping – Contracting without a license, illegal advertising J. Jesus Paniagua Rodriguez – Landscaping – Contracting without a license, illegal advertising Raymond Alan Rafeiro – Painting – Contracting without a license, illegal advertising Paul William Reiter – Painting – Contracting without a license, illegal advertising Derek Abdiel Scott – Painting – Contracting without a license, illegal advertising

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Millions in special funds lie unused SACRAMENTO — California may have hundreds of millions of dollars more on hand that could have helped reduce the state budget deficit. State officials are trying to explain the differences found in at least two dozen state funds so far identified in an audit and comparison of balance sheets from the controller’s office. In one example $113 million was found in a bottle recycling program account. The newfound money in these many unreported accounts could have been used to reduce cuts in welfare, healthcare and parks. So far, the total amounts to over $1 billion. Fund and unreported amount (in millions)*: Fiscal Recovery Fund: $679.6 Beverage Container Recycling Fund: 112.9 Employment Development Contingent Fund: 44.5 Energy Resources Surcharge Fund: 35.4 Off-Highway Vehicle Trust Fund: 33.5 Children’s Health and Human Services Special Fund: 30.1 Restitution Fund: 28.8 Parks and Recreation Fund, State: 20.4 Underground Storage Tank Cleanup Fund: 12.5 Corrections Training Fund: 6.4 Collins-Dugan California Conservation Corps Reimbursement: 4.7 Dentally Underserved Account: 4.6

State School Fund: 4.6 Energy Conservation Assistance: 4.5 Driver Training Penalty Assessment Fund: 4.0 3.5 PET Processing Fee Account: Habitat Conservation Fund: 3.4 Educational Telecommunication Fund: 3.2 Fish and Game Preservation Fund: 3.2 State Corporations Fund: 3.0 Water Rights Fund: 1.7 State Dental Hygiene Fund: 1.2 Public Interest Research, Development and Demonstration Fund: 0.94 Deficit Recovery Bond Retirement Sinking Fund: 0.93

The accounting irregularities highlight California’s problem with its finances after years of cutting deeply into state services. Administration officials concede they don’t usually compare the two sets of ledgers for the 500-plus “special” funds for which the money comes from user fees, some taxes and is managed by state agencies. The audit was triggered by the discovery that the state parks department had $54 million in unreported funds even though it threatened to close 70 facilities and was soliciting private donations to keep them open. Because of the discovery, Ruth Coleman, director of the state Department of Parks and Recreation, resigned and chief deputy Michael Harris was let go.

Spending from these special funds is expected to hit $39.4 billion in the current fiscal year, 28% of the state’s total $142.4 billion budget. The special accounts are critical to California’s finances: Lawmakers routinely borrow from them to help pay the state’s bills and ‘balance’ the budget. One of the largest holes was found in the Mental Health Services Fund. The Department of Finance said in June 2011 that the fund’s balance was $793 million, but the controller’s office said the balance was almost $1.4 billion. California’s recycling program has consistently been in financial turmoil with its bottom line changing every time a new audit is made of its books. For example, CalRecycle reported a $180-million surplus in 2007 then two years later, lawmakers extracted a $100-million loan from it to bail out the ailing general fund. Just weeks later, the agency reported it was broke. State officials repaid the loan and ended up cutting social services. Last December, officials at the recycling program reported it had $113 million more than reported to lawmakers. Then in March, the agency revised its bottom line reporting that it had $234 million more than previously reported. Spokesman for Sen. Doug La Malfa, RWillows, vice chairman of the Natural Resources Committee, Kevin Eastman said, “Given the size of state government,

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the number of special funds, the number of agencies that have significant discretion over their spending I would say the odds of probability would indicate this isn’t unique.” Oversight committees in both the Senate and Assembly plan hearings on the state’s special funds soon after lawmakers return from their summer recess on Aug. 6. n ••• *Sources: California controller’s office, state agency reports

Santa Cruz Mountain Art Center Summer Calendar Gallery Exhibition

“Roof Raisin’ Art” June 27 - September 22, 2012 eaturing works by 37 local artists: jewelry, ceramics, sculpture, paintings, wood, glass, baskets and more!

Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center 9341 Mill Street Ben Lomond, CA, 831.336.3513. Gallery Hours: Wed - Sun, 12 - 6 p.m.

Upcoming Adult Classes

“Creative Clay” with Nora Sarkissian Sat., July 28 & August 18, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. tudents will focus primarily on clay to express images that rest in the unconscious. Collage & drawing may be used as tools to assist in the discovery of individual vocabulary/style. Students will learn basic hand building techniques in clay to produce sculptures that reflect these personal images.

“Plein Air Painting” Oil & Acrylic with Brenda Berg Four Mondays July 30 - August 20, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. his class offers students 2 session in the Santa Cruz Mountains and 2 sessions along the coast. Students will have the opportunity to experience the exhilaration that comes from painting directly from nature.

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“Life Drawing Marathon” Sunday, Aug. 5 Session I: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Session II: 1:30 - 4:30 p.m. ne day workshop with Iver Hennig. Iver has made molds of many, many objects, which he uses in his hand built and wheel thrown sculptures. Join us in this workshop to learn the tricks and tips for making your own molds.

“Intro to Life Drawing” with Linda Levy Four Tuesdays Starting Aug. 7, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. ave you always wanted to draw the human figure from a live model but didn’t know where to begin? This class explores various approaches designed to help you “see” the model in different ways and capture the form and gesture of the figure while learning the basics of proportion.

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Santa Cruz County Exhibit at State Fair Spotlights Berry Industry

Grassroots effort wins Silver Medal in Sacramento n elaborate exhibit featuring Santa Cruz County received a Silver Medal at the California State Fair in Sacramento last week. The exhibit was among 30 County displays that were shown at the State Fair. As one of the featured exhibits, Santa Cruz County showcased our area’s local berry industry. This unique program was first introduced at the State Fair in the 1870’s and has evolved into one of the most favored attractions because of its unique ways of highlighting California’s agriculture, diverse landscape, economy and culture. It is the only competition of this kind in the country to showcase all of the counties within a single state. “We are extremely pleased to have a presence at the State Fair and to receive this award,” said Melanie Mow Schumacher, who has coordinated the Santa Cruz County Exhibit for eight years. An avid fairgoer, she noticed in 2004 that other Counties from all over California were showcasing their area- but Santa Cruz was missing. In fact, Santa Cruz had not participated in over three years due to lack of funding from the County. She decided to spearhead an effort to have a booth at the State Fair. The agricultural education organization, Agri-Culture serves as the lead organization in the fundraising drive within Santa Cruz County and comes up with the design. Mikon Production fabricated this award-winning exhibit. The overall theme of the booth highlights the upcoming county fair theme — “Come See the Berry Best.” It features information about berry farming and its importance to Santa Cruz County.

The Counties Exhibits are a cherished favorite at the State Fair and were viewed by over 700 thousand people during the fair, July 12 – 29. “This is a huge marketing and outreach tool,” said Bill Ringe, President of Agri-Culture. The Santa Cruz County Farm Bureau Young Farmers & Ranchers Committee Chair, JJ Scurich took on the responsibility of raising funds for the exhibit. “I feel pretty good about what we did,” Scurich said. “We had a lot of sponsors and a lot of people came through for us…It’s a nice thing for the entire county.” n ••• For those local citizens who didn’t make it to the State Fair this year, the Santa Cruz County exhibit will be on display as part of the Santa Cruz County Farm Bureau booth at the Santa Cruz County Fair in Watsonville (September 11-16).

Sponsors for the Santa Cruz County State Fair Booth

Platinum Medal ($1,000): Driscoll’s Gold Medal ($500 - $999): Creekside Farms, J.E. Farms, S. Martinelli & Company 1st Prize ($250-$499): John Lukrich, Lakeside Organic Gardens, Country Crossroads Map, Naturipe Berry Growers, Cowles Berry Farm, McSherry & Hudson Insurance, Crop Production Services, Scurich Berry Farms, Inc., Gizdich Ranch, Sambrailo Packaging Friends (under $249): Jess & Laura Brown, Sam Cooley, Michael Olson, Brent Plemmons, Porter Ranches, Pfyffer Associates, Prevedelli Farms, Carmelo Sicairos Thank you to JJ Scurich for his hard work on behalf of the Young Farmers & Ranchers Committee and to Melanie Schumacher for coordinating the booth

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Habitat for Humanity to Open a ReStore in Santa Cruz

abitat for Humanity Santa Cruz County is opening a ReStore right here in Santa Cruz at 719 Swift Street, Santa Cruz. The ReStore, a homeimprovement re-sale store open to the public, encourages homeowners who are starting home remodeling projects to recycle their reusable home building materials by donating reusable materials to Habitat’s ReStore.

New and used home-improvement materials are donated daily to Habitat’s ReStore and are sold at discount prices to the public. Revenue from sales will directly support Habitat’s home construction and assists in both eliminating substandard housing and creating homeownership right here in Santa Cruz County. In addition to raising funds for Habitat’s

building program, the ReStore provides an environmentally — and socially — responsible way to keep good, reusable materials out of landfills. On Saturday, August 18, the ReStore will celebrate with a Grand Opening from 9 am to 1 pm. The ribbon cutting, officiated by Santa Cruz Vice-Mayor Hilary Bryant, will take place at 10:00 am. At that time, the ReStore will be open for business until 5:00 pm. After the Grand Opening, ReStore hours will be Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 10:00 am until 5:00 pm. Habitat’s ReStore accepts and re-sells donations of materials such as new and reusable building materials, furniture and household goods. Pick-up service is available throughout Santa Cruz County. Donations are tax deductible. Habitat’s ReStore is currently accepting donations. To arrange for a donation pick-up or learn about donation drop-off hours please call 831-824-4704. “With several new affordable housing projects in the works, Habitat for Humanity Santa Cruz County is incorporating new ways to bring in money to support construction. This will help Habitat

continue to develop modest and affordable homes. We are encouraging homeowners, contractors and suppliers to ‘go green’ and support Habitat. Donors can feel good about recycling and shoppers can get great deals on quality materials,” said David Foster, Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity Santa Cruz County. Habitat’s ReStore is also currently seeking volunteers to help in store operations. If you have a free day or a few hours during the week, the Habitat ReStore in Santa Cruz has many volunteer opportunities. There is a need for safe drivers to pick up donations, friendly volunteers to assist customers, and volunteers who like to organize and arrange incoming donations and help put items on display. For information on volunteering at the ReStore, please call Kayla at 831-469-4663 or email volunteer @habitatsc.org n ••• Habitat for Humanity ReStore 719 Swift Street Santa Cruz, CA 95060, Tel #: 824-4704

Toast to the Coast Party: Save Our Shores Honors 2012 Ocean Heroes

ave Our Shores, the leader in ocean awareness, advocacy, and citizen action on the Central Coast, is pleased to announce the recipients of their annual Ocean Hero awards. The Save Our Shores 2012 Ocean Hero Award goes to Mark Stone Mark Stone, whose leadership authoring and passing Santa

Cruz County’s single-use plastic bag ban led him to working with Save Our Shores on pollution prevention three years ago. An attorney at law since 1993, Mark was appointed, elected, and reelected as the Fifth District Supervisor for Santa Cruz County beginning in 2003. Mark represents Santa Cruz, Monterey and San Mateo Counties on the California Coastal Commission. Save Our Shores is honored to award Supervisor Mark Stone as their Ocean Hero of 2012. The Save Our Shores 2012 Business of

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the Year Award goes to REI, whose environmental leadership on behalf of the ocean stamps them as an ocean champion for the Monterey Bay region. Save Our Shores chose REI for their continued support of SOS beach cleanups and Annual Coastal Cleanup Day, as well as their help expanding Save Our Shores’ advocacy efforts and Sanctuary Steward program into Monterey County. Because of REI Marina’s outreach to their customers, network and readers regarding the work of SOS, SOS often sees twice as many volunteers at their Monterey Monthly Beach Cleanups. The 2012 Volunteer of the Year, Haig White, was announced and awarded at a previous Save Our Shores event in May. Haig is honored for his ongoing enthusiasm for ocean conservation and clean beaches, his many hours of service and excellence as a Save Our Shores Sanctuary Steward, and for usually bringing his lovely wife Sienna along for the ride. Mark Stone and REI representatives will receive special recognition at Save Our Shores’ annual Toast to the Coast celebration at Seascape Beach Resort on Sunday, August 26, from 5-10pm. The Toast to the Coast features a sustainable clambake din-

Toast to the Coast 2011

ner, drinks, dancing and the popular Summer Raffle. Grand Prizes in the Summer Raffle include a 3-day SCUBA trip with Worldwide Diving Adventures, a private sail for 48 people aboard the Chardonnay II, a getaway at Costanoa Lodge, and more. Need not need to be present to win. Information, Toast to the Coast admission tickets, and Summer Raffle tickets are available at saveourshores.org/Toast. n ••• Save Our Shores is the Central Coast leader in caring for the marine environment through ocean awareness, advocacy and citizen action. Our core initiatives are Plastic Pollution, Clean Boating, and Ocean Awareness. For more information visit: www.saveourshores.org.

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Wine, Live Music in the Fields

Fourth annual organic dinner and fundraiser at Live Earth Farm WATSONVILLE — On September 22, the Live Earth Farm Discovery Program will host Dig!, the 4th annual organic dinner in the fields fundraiser at Live Earth Farm. Chef Jonathan Miller of Eat Right at Home will regale us with fresh, local flavors from the very fields where the fare is served. Paired with delicious local wines,

and accompanied by live music and a farm tour this is a food and wine event not to be missed. Dig! will feature local chefs, farmers, artisans and winemakers celebrating the abundance grown in the Pajaro Valley. Freshly prepared appetizers will be followed by a tour of the diverse, organic farm

fields at their peak with Farmer Tom Broz. After the four course seated dinner, the event will culminate with student produced entertainment and dessert in the renovated turn of the century redwood barn. Through LEFDP’s programs local, under served youth build confidence in learning to be active caretakers of themselves, their community and their environment. This is why the Live Earth Farm Discovery Program aims to raise $20,000 through the Dig! fall fundraising event on the September 22, to support farm visits, transportation costs, and garden supplies for the 1500 students who will visit Live Earth Farm in 2012. The Live Earth Farm Discovery Program (LEFDP) is a farm-based education not for profit organization in Watsonville, California. LEFDP makes seed to mouth, farm to fork, and child to community connections through a variety of hands-on educational programs serving the youth of Santa Cruz, Santa Clara and Monterey counties and beyond. A special emphasis is placed on reaching under served people in the community to bolster individual, community and environmental health. n ••• Live Earth Farm Discovery Program, Jessica Ridgeway, Education Director, 831728-2032. Website: www.liveearthfarm.net

First RISE Program Graduation Takes Place

he first RISE graduation was held Wednesday, July 18 at the Rountree Facility in Watsonville. The Graduates were Billy Cacchiola, Mike Day, Elliot Dess, Albert Gonzales, Alvin Jessen, Timothy Lopes, Sean Martin, Johnny Pickens, Tristan Pardee, Anthony Ruffo, Mitchell Swienton, and Zach Wise. This new men’s reentry program, Sponsored by the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office & Community Action Board, was named by the men in the program. RISE stands for: Reclaiming, Integrity, Self-Awareness & Empowerment. The program was developed from evidence-based practices of successful reentry programs across the State and country and specifically based on the success of the women’s Gemma Day Program, which has resulted in a reduction in recidivism that is double the National average. The primary purpose of the RISE

Program is to reduce recidivism and highrisk behaviors among men working their way out of the criminal justice system by measurably improving their life skills (e.g. recovery, problem-solving, decision-making, communication, conflict and self man-

agement, coping), academic and parenting skills, financial and money management skills, and employment readiness and retention. “RISE” > 14

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Countywide Constitution Day Essay Contest

By Board President Arnold Levine and V.P. Gina Locatelli

he Santa Cruz County Board of Education is celebrating Constitution Day by hosting a essay contest. The countywide Constitution Day Essay Contest will be open to all ninth grade students who will attend a Santa Cruz County public, private or home school in 2012-13. Students will have the summer to work on their essays. The deadline for entries is September 5, 2012, which will be just after county schools begin their new year. How did the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights develop our nation? Is there a particular part of the U.S. Constitution that means something special to you? Would you propose an amendment to the U. S. Constitution? If so, what? These are the three theme choices available to students. The first place winner will win $500; second place will win $300; and third place will win $200. Each of the top three winners will also receive books about the U.S. Constitution. Honorable Mention cash awards will be given if additional funds are available. Beginning in 2005, a federal law required all schools that receive federal funds to hold an educational program on the United States Constitution every year on or near September 17, the anniversary of the signing of our country’s founding document. At the beginning of 2011, the County Board of Education Trustees established a Constitution Day ad hoc committee and launched the contest to inspire youth to learn about the U.S. Constitution and to get to know its Founding Fathers. “Essay Contest” > 19

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Tap Dancing Back in Time!

By Noel Smith

nything Goes” is a musical time Parker) disguised as a minister but who is capsule back into the 1930’s; back really a second-rate gangster labeled to a time when transatlantic travel “Public Enemy 13,” and his sailor-loving meant a 5-6 day commitment to traveling friend Erma (Anethra Moura). The wild card on board is Reno on board a ship. The SS American promised its passengers that they would not Sweeney (Briana Michaud) who along only have the finest in food and drink, but with her own chorus of Purity (Cynthia Pariente), Chastity (Macy that they would be rubbing Ann Tolleson), Charity shoulders with the rich and “Anything Goes” (Caroline Noel) and Virtue famous. (Katie Dostalek) sets evanReview So, who should show gelism back 2,000 years with up but a lovesick stockbroker (Billy Crocker/Andrew Ceglio) in love “Blow Gabriel Blow” in the second act. It’s a spirited voyage taking you not to with a young lady (Hope Harcourt/Nina Europe, but back to a simpler but no less Feliciano) who is planning on getting married during the voyage to a slightly addled exciting time chronicled by such Cole English Count (Sir Evelyn Porter songs as “I get a Kick Out of You,” Oakleigh/Robert Coverdell). Also onboard “You’re The Top,” “It’s Delovely” and the are “Moonface” Martin (Max Bennett- signature song, “Anything Goes.” If you want to really understand Porter’s songs, which are full of contemporary (for 1934) references, look up the lyrics and enjoy an e v e n i n g Googling to find their context and learn a lot about life before TV and jet airplanes. The Stars are: Andrew (never a sour note) Ceglio

whose voice always does justice to the music and whose face (as Billy, a sailor, an Englishman, Snake Eyes-public enemy #1, and a Chinese proselyte) is one of the most expressive you’ll find on stage, along with Briana (belt ‘em out) Machaud whose voice I’m sure even Ethel Merman (the original Reno Sweeney) would admire. Does the story make sense? Is the music great? Hey, it’s a Broadway musical! Cabrillo Stage is truly one of the best community theater organizations in the U.S. They always find the talent and pro-

vide the kind of production that we all can appreciate and enjoy. Don’t forget to take the time out to thank the Artistic Director Jon Nordgren, his staff and musicians for keeping up the quality of Cabrillo Stage even in hard times. If you’ve never been to a musical with a stage-full of entertainers tap dancing up a storm and singing, this is the opportunity to experience the excitement, the sound and the fun not often seen or heard today. It’s no wonder that “Anything Goes” keeps Coming Back! n

New eReg Program Helping Businesses Keep Track of Their Tax Obligations

SACRAMENTO — Taxpayers are finding the Board of Equalization’s new electronic registration system, eReg, to be quick, convenient and timesaving. More than 25,000 taxpayers have used eReg since it went online June 18 and many say they are pleased with the flexibility it offers. Customers can access eReg anytime and anywhere from their computer to apply for a seller’s permit, pay use tax and register for other tax and fee programs. Another bonus: if users don’t have time to finish the application process – they can save their application and finish it later.

In addition, eReg allows you to: • Register for a special tax or fee account such as International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) accounts and Cigarette and Tobacco Products Retailer’s Licenses • Add a new business location • Easily make use tax payments • View the status of your account(s) online • Access helpful reference materials, forms and publications

eReg is one of several cutting edge e-services BOE has launched to improve the taxpayer experience and help businesses succeed. BOE ePay, a mobile application, allows taxpayers to make payments to their BOE tax and fee accounts from their iPhone, Android or any other mobile device. eFile is a free electronic filing system enabling taxpayers to go online to file tax returns and make payments. Find out more exciting information about eReg from our short video at:

youtube/yajs02nalvQ. For a comprehensive list of features and to learn how eReg can help you, visit: www.boe.ca.gov/ elecsrv/ereg. n The five-member California State Board of Equalization (BOE) is a publicly elected tax board. The BOE collects more than $50 billion annually in taxes and fees supporting state and local government services. It hears business tax appeals, acts as the appellate body for franchise and personal income tax appeals and serves a significant role in the assessment and administration of property taxes. For more information on other taxes and fees in California, visit www.taxes.ca.gov.

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Spring Forward Against Cancer Tennis Tournament

17th Annual Santa Cruz Cancer Benefit Takes Place Sunday, September 23 SANTA CRUZ — The 17th Annual Spring Forward Against Cancer Tennis Tournament will be held at Imperial Courts 2505 Cabrillo College Dr., Aptos, CA on September 23 and is a fundraiser for Santa Cruz Cancer Benefit Group. Santa Cruz Cancer Benefit Group, located in

Santa Cruz, is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people living with cancer in the Santa Cruz community. Working with a dedicated group of volunteers and partners, the organization raises community consciousness through events and outreach providing vital financial support for several Santa Cruz beneficiary organizations including Hospice of Santa Cruz, Jacob’s Heart Children’s Cancer Association and more. This event was the first fundraising event for Santa Cruz Cancer Benefit Group and began in 1995. Now in its 17th year, this exceptional gathering of tennis enthusiasts has grown, offering players, families and friends a fun day of tennis followed by a delicious BBQ, with all proceeds donated to our beneficiaries. Spend the day playing tennis, laughing with old friends, making new friends and enjoying a delicious BBQ all while raising money for a great cause. The donation for this event includes a two level mixed doubles Round Robin and an amaz-

ing meal prepared by Scott Carter and his crew. Non-tennis players are invited to join us for the food. Spaces are limited to 36 players so sign up! Diane Carter will be sending out sign ups closer to September. The Carters and volunteers have put together this event for 11 years. Every year it gets better and better. Everyone has such a fun time for such a great cause and they would love to have you join them. Spring Forward Against Cancer Tennis Tournament: Sunday, September 23. Start time 12:00 p.m. Imperial Courts. For more info, call (831) 234-9422 or email Diane Carter dianetcarter@comcast.net. Background on Santa Cruz Cancer Benefit Group: SCCBG has funded cancer research and local groups — including many that support people living with cancer — since 1995. Proceeds from this year’s Gourmet

compared to 2011, California WNV activity looks to be starting faster in most areas of the state, with five human cases so far. No human or equine WNV cases have been found in the County this season or in years past. We will continue to submit dead bird finds and trapped mosquitoes for WNV testing, and we have two sentinel chicken flocks from which we obtain and submit blood samples. The SCCMVC is increasing its vigilance in controlling the larval stages of vector species of mosquitoes as the weather warms. The public is asked to protect themselves from mosquito bites and to drain any standing water around their homes and report standing water or green swimming pools in their neighborhood. We also encourage the public to report dead birds and tree squirrels to the State hotline at 1-877-WNV-BIRD. Mosquito and Vector Control can also provide free mosquito-eating fish for yard water features and un-maintained pools.

West Nile Virus (WNV) has been detected in Santa Cruz County for the first time in 2012 in two birds: an American Crow with a chronic WNV infection and a Great Horned Owl with a new WNV infection. Incident he crow was found in Live Oak and the owl was found in the Summit area. The discovery of positive birds had been expected as there has been WNV activity in neighboring counties. So far this year, there have been no human cases reported in Santa Cruz County. Actions osquito and Vector Control technicians will conduct surveillance for mosquito-breeding sources in the Summit area and Live Oak. Public Health is coordinating activities with the California State Department of Public Health and the Mosquito Abatement Program throughout the county.

Grazing benefit these local cancer support and research organizations: Hospice of Santa Cruz County, Jacob’s Heart Children’s Cancer Support and Services, The Katz Cancer Resource Center, UC Santa Cruz Cancer Research, and WomenCARE. n ••• To learn more about Santa Cruz Cancer Benefit Group go to http://sccbg.org or follow them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/#!/ SantaCruzCancerBenefitGroup. To make a donation mail to SCBG P.O Box 2564, Santa Cruz, CA 95062 • Voicemail / Fax (831) 465-1989.

West Nile Virus Found in County Birds

he California Department of Public Health / West Nile virus program notified the Santa Cruz County Mosquito and Vector Control (SCCMVC)of this season’s first find of West Nile virus (WNV) positive dead birds in Santa Cruz County. These finds were expected, as there has been WNV activity in neighboring counties. The timing has been typical for finds within the County in previous years (our total for 2011 – one bird, 2010 – six birds, 2009 – 1 bird, 2008 – 3 birds, 2007 - 6 birds, 2006 - 7 birds, 2005 – 2 birds, 2004 - 36 birds). As in previous years, the SCCMVC will coordinate with the County Health Services Agency and the State Department of Public Health. Staff will conduct surveillance for mosquito breeding sources in the areas surrounding the finds, and residents who reported the dead birds have been notified. Last year California had 158 reported human cases and nine deaths attributed to West Nile virus. This year, as

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Health care providers in the county have specific information on signs and symptoms of West Nile Virus and have been performing testing as appropriate. Information NV is transmitted to humans and animals by mosquitoes and is not transmitted by casual person-toperson contact. Rarely, it has been transmitted via blood transfusions or organ transplants.

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The Bite is On!

Fishing for Salmon off California Coast is Best in Years

Mild weather and good ocean conditions are contributing to what fishermen and Department of Fish and Game (DFG) officials hope will continue to be a robust year for ocean salmon fishing. Hopes are also high for big returns to California rivers this fall. “Thanks to the favorable ocean conditions and plentiful food, all the reports we are receiving from the coast are very positive,” said DFG Northern Regional Manager Neil Manji. “The charter boats are coming back early enough to make two trips a day because everyone has been catching their limits.” The daily Photo Credit: Mark Scratchard bag and pos32-lb. king salmon caught near Trinidad, California. session limit is

f your fishing gear has been in the garage collecting dust, now’s the time to pull it out because the salmon are here, and the bite is on! Anglers and sport fishing charters off the California coast are returning to the docks with full boats and happy customers as the strong ocean salmon bite continues, making 2012 one of the best salmon seasons in years.

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New blood bank procedures now screen for WNV. Horses can become ill from WNV but cats and dogs seem to be resistant to WNV. There is a vaccine available for horses, which has been proven safe and effective. There is no vaccine as yet for humans. You may report a dead bird or dead tree squirrel by calling 1-877-968-BIRD (2473) or by visiting www.westnile.ca.gov. Public Health has posted a video on how to handle a dead bird on its website at www.santacruzhealth.org. Recommendations he best way to protect yourself from WNV is to prevent exposure to mosquitoes. Drain all standing water at least once a week to prevent mosquitoes from breeding. Be sure to check rain gutters, plants, buckets, pool and spa covers, birdbaths and any other items in your yard that may contain standing water. Dress in long sleeves and long pants when outdoors.

Avoid going outside at dusk and dawn when mosquitoes are most active. Use mosquito repellent that contains DEET or picaridin on exposed skin when you go outside. You may also spray clothing with repellents that contain DEET or permethrin. Do not spray repellent on skin under clothing. Do not use permethrin directly on skin. Repellents are safe and effective when used according to the directions on the package. Be sure to read and follow the manufacturer’s DIRECTION FOR USE, especially when using on children. Make sure window screens are in good repair to prevent mosquitoes from entering the home. n ••• Additional Resources: For more information on West Nile Virus: www.santacruzhealth.org/ fightthebite/index.htm; www.westnile.ca.gov/; Santa Cruz County Mosquito and Paul Binding, Manager • Santa Cruz County Mosquito and Vector Control CSA 53 • 831454-2590.

two salmon per person and the minimum size limit is 20 inches. After several years of closed and reduced salmon fishing seasons, DFG and federal officials earlier this year estimated there would be thousands of adult salmon off the coast available for harvest. When ready, the fish will move inland for a run to their traditional spawning grounds. Early forecasts predicted 819,000 adult Sacramento River fall-run Chinook and 1.7 million Klamath River fall-run Chinook adults off the coast. Since the opener in April, recreational harvest estimates for Chinook salmon off the California coast are the highest recorded since 2004. North of Horse Mountain, the

totals are the highest since 2006 and five times those from 2011 during the same time period. San Francisco’s area harvest is the highest since 2006 and landings in the Monterey area are the best seen since 2004. In the Fort Bragg area, landings have been more moderate, although comparable to seasons that occurred there in 2003 and 2004. “In my 26 years of working with salmon on the North Coast, I have never seen such a remarkable beginning to a salmon season. If the start of the season is any indication of what’s in store for the second half, anglers should not miss this opportunity of a lifetime. Get out there and take advantage of this epic bite!” added Manji. n

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Creation of Privacy Enforcement and Protection Unit

SACRAMENTO — Attorney General Kamala D. Harris announced the creation of the Privacy Enforcement and Protection Unit in the Department of Justice which will focus on protecting consumer and individual privacy through civil prosecution of state and federal privacy laws. “In the 21st Century, we share and store our most sensitive personal information on phones, computers and even the cloud. It is imperative that consumers are empowered to understand how these innovations use personal information so that we can all make informed choices about what information we want to share,” said Attorney General Harris. “The Privacy Unit will police the privacy practices of individ-

uals and organizations to hold accountable those who misuse technology to invade the privacy of others.” The California Constitution guarantees all people the inalienable right to privacy. The Privacy Unit will protect this constitutionally-guaranteed right by prosecuting violations of California and federal privacy laws. The Privacy Unit centralizes existing Justice Department efforts to protect privacy, including enforcing privacy laws, educating consumers and forging partnerships with industry and innovators. The Privacy Unit’s mission to enforce and protect privacy is broad. It will enforce laws regulating the collection, retention, disclosure, and destruction of private or

sensitive information by individuals, organizations, and the government. This includes laws relating to cyber privacy, health privacy, financial privacy, identity theft, government records and data breaches. By combining the various privacy functions of the Department of Justice into a single enforcement and education unit with privacy expertise, California will be better equipped to enforce state privacy laws and protect citizens’ privacy rights. The Privacy Unit will reside in the eCrime Unit and will be staffed by Department of Justice employees, including six prosecutors who will concentrate on privacy enforcement. Joanne McNabb, formerly of the California Office of Privacy Protection, will serve as the Director of Privacy Education and Policy, and will oversee the Privacy Unit’s education and outreach efforts. Protecting the privacy of Californians is one of Attorney General Harris’s top priorities. The creation of the Privacy Enforcement and Protection Unit follows the forging of an industry agreement among the nation’s leading mobile and social application platforms to improve privacy protections for consumers around the globe who use apps on their smartphones, tablets, and other electronic devices. The platform companies who signed on to that agreement — Amazon.com Inc., Apple Inc., Facebook, Google Inc., Hewlett-Packard Company,

Microsoft Corporation and Research in Motion Limited — agreed to privacy principles designed to bring the industry in line with California law requiring apps that collect personal information to post a privacy policy and to promote transparency in the privacy practices of apps. Attorney General Harris established the eCrime Unit in 2011 to prosecute identity theft, data intrusions, and crimes involving the use of technology. The eCrime Unit provides investigative and prosecutorial support to the five California regional high-tech task forces funded through the High Technology Theft Apprehension and Prosecution Trust Fund Program and provides coordination for out-of-state technology-crime investigation requests. The eCrime Unit also develops and provides training for law enforcement officers, prosecutors, the judiciary and the public on cyber safety and the importance of strong information-security practices. n

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RISE addresses universal challenges for this population as well as the individual needs and goals of each participant. The Santa Cruz Sheriff’s Office would like to provide the tools needed to return to the community successfully. The program consists of three carefully designed and integrated structured phases that prepare men for successful rehabilitation and reentry into the community. The first phase of RISE, is a 10-week program that builds the foundation for future success and sustainability in the following phases. These evidence-based practices and wrap-around rehabilitation services that support participants through their release have been proven to be the most effective strategy to reduce costs for the county and foster a safer, healthier community for adults and children in Santa Cruz. There were 12 men enrolled in the first phase of RISE, which graduated on July 18. n

••• In October 2011, State Assembly Bill 109 went into effect resulting in a shift of responsibility for incarcerating low-risk inmates classified as non-serious, non-sex, and non-violent offenders from the state Prison system to the county jails systems. In order to accommodate the increase in the local jail population, reduce the overall prison population and most importantly to provide therapeutic rehabilitative services to incarcerated people, Santa Cruz has made a strong effort to provide effective reentry services for locally incarcerated men and women.

SCOTTS VALLEY ART & WINE FESTIVAL

Relax in the Park with Art, Wine, Food, & Live Music

cotts Valley is gearing up for the 13th Annual Scotts Valley Art & Wine Festival. It’s the place for all Santa Cruz County residents to be the second week of August. This two day event will be held from 10 am to 6 pm on Saturday and Sunday, August 11 and 12, in beautiful SkyPark in Scotts Valley – take the Mt Hermon Exit off Highway 17 and follow the signs to 361 Kings Village Road. Sponsored by the Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce and the Scotts Valley Arts August Commission, this premier 10 am event is held in a beautiful open park setting, so the mood is comfortable and relaxed as you wander past more than 100 artists’ booths — many of

Join the VOLUNTEER TEAM! which are local artists — offering a variety of fine art styles and techniques. You’ll find magnificent jewelers, breath taking photography, creative art in oil and acrylic, wood creations, ceramic, metal and glass wonders, fabric art, and so much more! Don’t miss the opportunity to lose yourself in Fine Art while strolling through Skypark sipping award-winning wines. The Scotts Valley Art & Wine Festival showcases many of the foremost wineries from the Santa Cruz Mountains and surrounding area, so there are plenty of “tastings” to go around. It’s a great way to experience the wines of the Santa Cruz

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Mountains without having to drive from winery to winery – just a casual walk through the park for two days. To celebrate our 13th year of the Festival, 13 Wineries will 11 & 12 be pouring their excellent wines this year including: – 6 pm Bargetto Winery, Bruzzone Family Vineyards, Chaucer ’s Cellars, Dancing Creek, Hallcrest Vineyards, Heart O’ the Mountain, Odonata Wines, Poetic Cellars, Santa Cruz M o u n t a i n Vineyard, and – joining us for the first time – 37th Parallel Winery, Mica Cellars, MJA Vineyards, and Wargin Wines. You’ll want to taste them all, so plan on coming to the Festival both Saturday and Sunday. Voted the “Community’s Favorite Event” year after year, the Scotts Valley Art & Wine Festival offers a fantastic food court with a variety of delicious selections. Of course, for our beer connoisseurs, the Festival also offers a good beer selection for your pleasure. So, grab some

• Volunteer Training for Scotts Valley Art & Wine Festival Noon OR 6:00 pm

Skypark, 361Kings Village Road

August 11 & 12 • Scotts Valley Art & Wine Festival 2012 Local Artist Sharon Medler displays this year’s Winning Festival Poster.

food and drink and relax on the hay bales, at picnic tables, bring your own blanket, or sit under the shade tent while enjoying the musical entertainment from the nearby stage. This year the featured bands will be Aftershock, Sparkletones, Adonis DNA, Stella By Barlight, Incendio and Joint Chiefs Band. There’s sure to be a band that will become your favorite. It’s a Great Day in Skypark at the Scotts Valley Art & Wine Festival, August 11 and 12. If you would like to join the Volunteer Team, applications are still being accepted. For more information, call the Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce at 831-438-1010 or visit www.scottsvalleychamber.com. n

10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Skypark, 361Kings Village Road

August 17 • Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting

Sandman Glass, 12:00 – 1:00 pm

5346 Scotts Valley Drive, Suite A

August 23 • Scotts Valley Chamber Business Networking Mixer

Agape Dance Academy, 5:30 - 7 pm 104 Whispering Pines Drive

November 3 • Community Awards Gala

The Hilton Scotts Valley, 6:00 pm

6001 La Madrona Drive

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‘Taste of Scotts Valley’ Kicks off Countdown to Annual Art & Wine Festival

he Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce hosted a Kick-Off party for the 13th Annual Scotts Valley Art and Wine Festival on July 19. Our Sixth Annual “Taste of Scotts Valley” was held at the Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley, 6001 La Madrona Drive, Scotts Valley. Thanks to our wonderful Scotts Valley Chamber Member Restaurants and Caterers, we enjoyed sampling gourmet hors d’oeuvres while enjoying wine tastings from our 2012 Festival wineries. Over 40 of our Scotts Valley Art & Wine Festival Artists donated their fascinating Artwork to our evening’s auction and attendees got to experience a preview of the quality of artwork coming to the Festival. Our Festival Poster artist, Sharon Medler, was on hand as we debuted our 2012 Festival Poster. The evening was complete as we were entertained with live music by the Band “Home.” We want to thank our Scotts Valley Restaurants/Caterers who served their delicious food. Be sure to stop in for lunch/dinner at these great Member Restaurants and hire these caterers for your next event: ABC Chinese • Café Amigo Café Carbonero & Catering Chocolate Visions • Crown Café Deli & Catering • Mint Fine Living & Fresh Bites KISS Catering • Santa Cruz Pizza Company

Leadership Santa Cruz County Debuts New Logo with Reunion Event

eadership Santa Cruz County (LSCC) reunion “Come Play in OUR Sandbox” is taking place in the Coconut Grove at the Boardwalk on September 21 at 5:30pm. It will be a fun and enriching event along the theme of local travel featuring Santa Cruz Seaside Company as our corporate sponsor. There will be live and silent auctions with

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many attractive “staycation” prizes, and opportunities to network with other LSCC graduates, instructors and board members. Mark your calendars and spread the word to your friends and fellow LSCC Alumni! More details about the event will be posted on LSCC website w w w. l e a d e r s h i p s c c . o r g , Facebook, LinkedIn and Eventbrite. Don’t Miss the Fun!

Scotts Valley Chamber Welcomes new Owners at Encore Consignment Boutique

hamber members and friends joined together on July 26 to welcome Julie & John Sutherland and the new and improved Encore Consignment Boutique (5163 Scotts Valley Drive) to the Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce. As the new owner of Encore, Julie has lots of new ideas and changes to the store that we enjoyed experiencing, while sipping great wine from Bruzzone Family Vineyards and munching on yummy pizza from Santa Cruz Pizza Company. And, of course, there was lots of shopping going on throughout the evening. Be sure to visit Julie Sutherland at Encore Consignment Boutique to welcome her to our great community — and do some shopping!

Scotts Valley Chamber News

Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting for Café Carbonero n July 11, Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce members welcomed Byron Gravelle and Café Carbonero & Catering to Scotts Valley with a Ribbon Cutting ceremony. Mayor Donna Lind was on hand to bring the Official City greeting and help with the ribbon cutting. Byron served us a delicious lunch using the freshest natural and organic foods at Café Carbonero’s new facility at 915 Disc Drive, in the old Seagate campus, now home to Fox

Racing. Be sure to stop at Café Carbonero for lunch soon and experience their delicacies — dining inside our outdoors in a pleasant patio setting.

Don't forget to buy your raffle tickets! • Front Porch sittin' with the Chamber Family at Encore • Chamber Exec Sharolynn Ullestad and Ambassador Susan Flippen welcome new member Peter Bottemanne of Reynolds Group • Jan Freed of Treasures visits with Kelly Short of Hospice • Chamber Board President Danny Reber and Ambassador Stephen Hoversten • Rebecca of Bruzzone Family Vineyards poured their delicious Chardonnay • Mayor Donna Lind does some shopping at Encore • Our Hosts Julie & John Sutherland and Encore teammate Gabriella

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Valley Churches United Missions’ Back to School Campaign

Backpacks, School Supplies, New Shoes and More Being Gathered

hile it seems that the school season has barely ended, VCUM is preparing for the next term. There’s nothing like a new backpack, a blank notebook and good writing utensils on the first day of school. To many returning students these basic items are a symbol of fitting in. As one donor said; “When kids are embarrassed because they aren’t like the others, they can’t pay attention to learning”. It’s important that all students are prepared for their lessons and have the proper tools to complete their homework assignments. In addition, many low-income children living in marginal housing or long distances from school need shoes. We supply gift cards for this purpose. Gas for transportation may not always be available if the family is fortunate enough to have a car (tough choices for families). Nearly 40 percent of families seeking food come from households with at least one working adult. VCUM does not receive government or

August Business Networking Mixer

Thursday, August 23, 5:30 – 7:00 pm Hosted by: Agape Dance Academy

104 Whispering Pines Drive Scotts Valley oin us as we welcome Melanie Useldinger and the Agape Dance Academy to the Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce at our August Networking Mixer. Agape Dance Academy provides professional class classical ballet training as well as dance for adult fitness, including body conditioning with top notch Pilates trainers, and jazz and character dance technique for all ages. We will be entertained by a brief potpourri of entertaining dance numbers during the mixer this month, which will include a few minutes of Spanish dancers, Russian acrobats, and something jazzy for all to enjoy. It will be a great evening of networking and dance. Members – be sure to bring your raffle items to showcase your business and plenty of business cards to share. Admission $5 for Members, $10 for Prospective Members.

taxpayer funds so we are reaching out to the greater community for support. There are many ways that you can help. Join Ben Lomond and Scotts Valley Markets’ frequent shopper club and designate VCUM Education as the recipi-

Sandman Glass Ribbon Cutting This Month

in the Scotts Valley Chamber Newsletter

August 17, Noon – 1 pm • 5346 Scotts Valley Drive, Suite A

oin us as we Welcome Mark Sandman and Sandman Glass to Scotts Valley. We’ll gather at noon to visit the shop and enjoy a light luncheon as we get

to know Mark and his staff. Then we’ll cut the red ribbon to make their new shop “official” in Scotts Valley. Come join in on the Ribbon cutting fun!

eginning November 2012, many Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) small and medium business customers will move to time-of-use electric rates. PG&E’s large agricultural and large commercial and industrial customers already underwent a similar transition. This is part of a statewide plan, including other California utilities, to ensure a better energy future and healthier environment. On time-of-use, rates will be higher during summer weekday afternoons when electric

Saturday, November 3 6 pm

Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce Community Awards Gala

ome with us to the Emerald Isle as we celebrate our 55th Anniversary as a Chamber of Commerce and Honor Leaders of our Community. We’ll join together at our local Castle — Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley — for an evening of food, dance and fun. Donations for our Auction and Awardee Nominations are now being accepted. Download the necessary forms on the Awards Gala tab at ScottsValleyChamber.com

Welcome To Our New Members Apollo Drain Service

Learn how your business can save electricity with time-of-use rates, starting in fall of 2012

demand is higher, typically noon to 6 p.m., May through October. In return, you’ll pay lower rates at all other times. This means that when you use energy, is just as important as how much you use. PG&E is committed to helping business customers understand their energy use, find ways to conserve electricity, and benefit from time-of-use rates. Learn more and sign up for a free webinar by visiting www.pge.com/TVP or speak with a customer service representative by calling 1-800-987-4923.

Phil Mathews 14145 Big Basin Way Boulder Creek, CA 95006 831-338-3203 or 831-438-9001

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Terry Phan 219-A2 Mount Hermon Road Scotts Valley, CA 95066 831-438-3406

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ent. Sponsor a student for $40 (or any portion thereof). This provides a new backpack, notebooks, binders, paper, pens & pencils, dividers, rulers, dictionaries, calculators, high-liters, erasers, markers, folders & supplies for reports, and a new pair of shoes. Any donations earmarked “Backpacks” will be designated for this campaign and 100 percent of the funding will benefit the children. In 2011, 370 students were served. We all know it takes every resource available in our community to guide our children and invest in their and our future success. We anticipate an increase in requests for 2012. Please consider helping us meet this challenge. Donations may be mailed to VCUM (Backpacks) PO Box 367, Ben Lomond, CA 95005. Purchased supplies may be dropped off at VCUM Offices, 9400 Highway 9, Mon.- Fri. 10-4, at Ben Lomond Gas Station 7 days a week, or Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce Office, 360

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CommunityNews

Seymour Center offers guided tours on the Santa Cruz Wharf

n collaboration with the City of Santa Cruz, UCSC’s Seymour Marine Discovery Center is now leading free 30-minute public tours on the Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf every Saturday and Sunday at 1 and 3 p.m. The Seymour Center’s marine science interpreters are also available between tours to answer questions about the variety of wildlife visible at the wharf. What are the sea lions hanging out the end of the wharf up to? Why is the water green? What time of year can you see whales? Answers to these questions and more are now readily available from the Seymour Center docents at the wharf. Extending a halfmile into the Monterey Bay, the Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf is an ideal location for visitors and scientists alike to learn about the ocean without boarding a boat. The new tours feature the work of UCSC scientists and collaborators, whose research projects at the wharf contribute to marine conservation. Visitors will learn about the wharf’s sustainable energy test bed, how sea lions make decisions in the wild, and what studying the green water tells us about the health of the bay. “It was a natural connection for us as part of UCSC’s Long Marine Lab,” said Chris Reeves, visitor programs manager for the Seymour Center. “The tours are a

“It’s really been a lot of fun for visitors to connect their general questions with the research going on at Long Marine Lab,” — Jeff Myll, Seymour Center docent

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Some of the 2011 sponsors that supported the cash prizes and volunteered for the event included: KSCO, Charlie Freedman, Michael Olson, Cabrillo Host Lions, Steve Henderson, Watsonville Rotary, Dr. Nancy Bilicich, Supervisor Greg Caput, Francisco Diaz, County Superintendent Michael Watkins, Deputy Superintendent Bryan Wall, Ken and Jeanine McCrary and the County Board of

great opportunity to connect visitors with the science behind what they see, and for them to learn a little about how science contributes to ocean health.” Tours meet at the stage on the west side of the wharf between Olitas and Marini’s, and end a short walk away at the sea lion overlook. Tours run year-round, rain or shine. According to Jeff Myll, one of the Seymour Center docents leading the tours, the first question from many visitors is, “How did those sea lions get up under the wharf?” “It’s really been a lot of fun for visitors to connect their general questions with the research going on at Long Marine Lab,” Myll said. In addition to the docent-led tours, blueand-green signs at several locations on the wharf and elsewhere along the coast of Santa Cruz provide information accessible with a smart phone as part of a self-guided “Ecotour” program sponsored by the City of Santa Cruz and UC Santa Cruz. Visitors are welcome at the Seymour Center at Long Marine Laboratory every day during the summer and six days a week beginning in September. The center is a “living classroom” featuring aquariums, exhibits, touch tanks, whale skeletons, full-scale elephant seal models, the Ocean Discovery Shop, and unsurpassed ocean vistas. The aquariums and exhibits feature the everyday tools of ocean exploration and focus on research conducted by scientists locally and around the world. Interactive stations provide hands-on learning experiences, and docents lead tours and bring marine science to life. The Seymour Center is located at the end of Delaware Avenue in Santa Cruz. Seymour Center docent-led tours of the Santa Cruz Wharf presenting information about the science and wildlife at the wharf in 30-minute tours, Saturdays and Sundays, 1 & 3 PM, year-round. Docents Education Trustees: Vic Marani, Arnold Levine, Jack Dilles, George “Bud” Winslow, Dr. Aaron Hinde, Gina Locatelli and Dana Sales. n ••• Contest rules can be obtained at Santa Cruz County Office of Education Constitution Day Essay Contest, or at: www.santacruz.k12.ca.us/ ed_services/constitution_day.html. Feel free to call Trustee Locatelli with any questions at 831-768-9984.

available to answer questions between tours. Tours meet at the stage on the west side of the wharf between Olitas and Marini’s. Docents available to answer questions between tours, near the sea lion

overlook. n

••• Wharf tours are free. For more information about the Seymour Center or the wharf tours, call (831) 459-3800 or http://seymourcenter.ucsc.edu

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CommunityNews

Agricultural Producers in 29 States Eligible for Disaster Assistance

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today designated 39 additional counties in eight states as primary natural disaster areas due to damage and losses caused by drought and excessive heat. During the 2012 crop year, the USDA has designated 1,297 counties across 29 states as disaster areas, making all qualified farm operators in the areas eligible for low-interest emergency loans. The additional counties designated today are in the states of Arkansas, Georgia, Indiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, Tennessee, Utah and Wyoming. The U.S. Drought Monitor currently reports that 61 percent of the continental United States is in a moderate to exceptional drought. Earlier in the week, USDA also designated the entire state of Missouri a disaster area due to drought in response to a request from the state’s governor. Increasingly hot and dry conditions from California to Delaware have damaged or slowed the maturation of crops such as corn and soybeans, as well as pasture- and rangeland. To deliver assistance to those who need it most, USDA Secretary Vilsack last week effectively reduced the

interest rate for emergency loans from 3.75 percent to 2.25 percent, while creating greater flexibility for ranchers within the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) for emergency haying and grazing purposes. In addition, the disaster designations announced today fall under a new, streamlined process that simplifies Secretarial disaster designations and will result in a 40

percent reduction in processing time for most counties affected by disasters. The Secretary of Agriculture is authorized to designate disaster counties to make disaster assistance programs available to farmers and ranchers. During times of need, USDA has historically responded to disasters across the country by providing direct support, disaster assistance, technical assistance and access to credit. USDA’s low-interest emergency loans have helped producers recover from losses due to “SCMAC” from pg 6

“Press Mold Making” with Iver Hennig August 12, 12 - 4 p.m. ver has made molds of many, many things, which he uses on his wheel thrown and hand built sculptures. Join us to learn all the tips and tricks in mold making to make your own molds.

“Makin’ It Tall” with Jennifer Hennig M, W, F, August 13 - Sept 7, 10 - 1 p.m. e’re going tall! This is a hand building class that goes through the essentials in making a sound, large sculpture, from construction through glazing. Intermediate clay experience is essential, beginners not advised.

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drought, flooding and other natural disasters for decades. By reducing the interest rates to 2.25 percent, emergency loans immediately come into line with other rates in the marketplace and provide a much-needed resource for producers hoping to recover from production and physical losses associated with natural disasters. For additional information and updates about USDA’s efforts, please visit or USDA’s www.usda.gov/disaster drought page. States having counties designated as disaster: Arkansas, Georgia, Indiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, Tennessee, Utah, Wyoming n ••• U.S. agriculture is currently experiencing one of its most productive periods in American history thanks to the productivity, resiliency, and resourcefulness of our producers. A strong farm safety net is important to sustain the success of American agriculture. USDA’s crop insurance program currently insures 264 million acres, 1.14 million policies, and $110 billion worth of liability on about 500,000 farms. In the past 3 years, USDA provided 103,000 loans to family farmers totaling $14.6 billion. Over 50 percent of the loans went to beginning and socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers. “Drawing from Nature” Field Sketching & the Illustrated Journal with Cynthia Armstrong Saturday, Aug. 18, 10 am - 2 pm ournaling helps us to slow down to really see and appreciate the world around us. This course is designed for those who love being in nature and wish to record their experiences in the form of an illustrated journal. Appropriate for all skill levels.

On-Going Adult Classes

Tuesday Night Life Drawing Tuesdays, 7 - 9:15 p.m. Mondays & Thursdays rop in Workshops featuring a different model each week.

Clay Expressions Ongoing: Mondays - Thursdays, 10 - 5 p.m. uitable for beginners and those with experience. Both Wheel and Hand building, led by Travis Adams.

Raku Fridays nights with Dale Bates 6 - 9 p.m. n ••• Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center 9341 Mill Street Ben Lomond, CA, 831.336.3513

BacktoSchool

Top five back-to-school organizing tips T he start of a new school year is like a fresh box of crayons — full of possibilities. Ginny Bean, mother of three and publisher of Ginny’s catalog, suggests families take advantage of this clean slate by establishing some new organizing routines. Think ahead. Mornings are chaotic in most households with school-aged children. Consider handling as many daytime preparations as possible the night before. Lay out clothes. Pack lunches. Set out the breakfast dishes and cereal. Pack backpacks. Bean suggests making systems kidfriendly, so young helpers can feel involved, and save mom some time in the process. “Carve out a spot on a lower shelf of the pantry for lunch boxes and lunchmaking supplies. Then make children responsible for putting away their empty lunch boxes at the end of the school day, or even packing their own lunch.” Tackle school paperwork. Make a habit of sorting through children’s backpacks with them the same day they come home. Allot time after school, when you arrive home from work, or after dinner,

depending on your family’s schedule. Use a tiered letter sorter or filing system with designated slots for each child’s papers, and an “A.S.A.P.” space for teachers’ notes, permission slips and anything else that requires immediate attention. For schoolwork and artwork you want to keep, try a two-step approach. First, purge unwanted items as soon as they come in the door. Collect the possible keepers in a storage bin or wheeled cart with color-coded drawers that allow for easy

separation by child or project type. Go through stored items at regular intervals, perhaps once a month or once a quarter. Keep in mind, the more you accumulate, the easier it will be to pare down, as the best pieces will stand out from the crowd. Designate a homework spot. Decide on the best spot in your home to set up homework central. Take into consideration how involved you need to be with homework and your child’s style. Does he focus better with people around or in a private

setting? Is he better suited to sit at a desk or curled up in a favorite chair with a laptop cart? Once you have a place picked out, gather together handy homework tools and supplies into a nearby bin, drawer or cabinet. Stock up on age-appropriate supplies such as pens, pencils, erasers, paper, crayons, markers, a ruler, dictionary, calculator and a pencil sharpener. Create a communication hub. Include the family calendar, a chalk or bulletin board for posting messages and reminders, a binder for key documents, colored markers, pens and pencils. If you’re a visual person, consider color-coding your calendar by assigning each family member a different color. Remember not to forget. Use wall hooks and baskets or bins near the front door to corral the items you need to remember each day: backpacks, books, lunches, gym shoes, sports equipment and musical instruments. n ••• For Ginny’s catalog, visit Ginnys.com or call 800-487-9024. ARA Content

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The Book Bag by Robert Francis

The Body in the Boudoir

By Katherine Hall Page Morrow. $23.99 (Rating: Very Good) arking the 20th installment of the very popular Faith Fairchild series, this suspense novel takes a step back and returns to Faith’s early life as a New York City caterer. We are back in the 1990s and Faith Sibley is leading the good life with her own successful business and a cozy apartment. Then the young woman meets the handsome, charming Reverend Thomas Fairchild and her existence is turned topsy-turvy. Since she is the daughter and granddaughter of clergymen, Faith doesn’t really want to marry a minister but it is love at first sight, Of course, there will be complications before the couple can wed. First, Faith is not warmly embraced by one member of Thomas’ New England family. Then there is issue of the brickwork that mysteriously keeps falling off her uncle’s Long Island mansion where the wedding will be held. For some reason it comes down when the young bride is in the vicinity! Other “distractions” include the fact that someone seems to be trying to derail Faith’s sister’s financial career and Faith’s new assistant seems to have some interesting family skeletons in the closet that date back to her family in Italy. The path to the altar nearly turns into to a dead-end, though, when it appears that someone is trying to make sure the bride never ties the knot. Not only are the wedding plans apparently being methodically sabotaged but Faith herself seems to be the target of someone who wants her festivities to end in the graveyard rather than the honeymoon suite. On the other hand, perhaps Faith may not be the real intended victim here. You know how odd some family gatherings can get! If you have followed this character,

It’s no mystery why these authors are so popular …

you’ll definitely want to read this latest suspense yarn. On the other hand, if Faith Fairchild is a total stranger, what better time than now to make her introduction!

The Wurst Is Yet to Come

By Mary Daheim Morrow. $23.99 (Rating-Excellent) or the past 21 years, readers have been following the sleuthing exploits of bedand-breakfast owner Judith McMonigle Flynn and her cousin Renie. In this 27th novel in the “Bed-and-Breakfast Mystery” series, Judith and Cousin Renie agree to staff the B&B Association’s information booth during the Oktoberfest celebration in the mountain hamlet of Little Bavaria. There’s been talk that the state is considering lifting her B & B license because Hillside Manor has had yellow “Crime Scene” tape stretched across its entrance too many times, so Judith hopes to maintain a low profile and mend a few fences while helping out the B & B Association. Naturally, she isn’t in town long enough to drink a beer and down some schnitzel when Judith is drawn into the murder investigation of Dietrich Wessler, the beloved patron of the village. Unfortunately, Judith’s crime solving reputation has gone before her and the local police chief asks her for some help. Not too keen on the idea, given the high profile of the case and the scrutiny she’s been under, Judith reluctantly agrees, but only if Renie will pose as the actual sleuth. This should work out perfectly, or so Judith thinks. Of course, nothing is as ever as simple as it first appears and both women are in for some major surprises. Lederhosen, oompah band music, lots of lager and polka dancers can’t keep this visit the Little Bavaria from turning into one of the “wurst” experiences Judith and Renie have had in quite awhile.

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A perfect blend of humor and suspense, this is a series that mystery readers keep returning to year after year, which explains why it has had such a long and successful run.

The Emerald Storm

By William Dietrich Harper. $25.99 (Rating-Very Good) n his previous adventures Ethan Gage has searched for the Rosetta stone, uncovered Norse secrets in mid-America, hunted for the Mirror of Archimedes and utilized Fulton’s newfangled submarine to escape from imprisonment in Tripoli. How can this adventurer who was mentored by Ben Franklin top these exploits? When Gage tries to sell a precious stone in Paris, the government steps in to interrogate the American to find out how he came into the possession of the emerald which is believed to be part of a legendary, lost treasure trove. This starts a chain of events that takes Gage and his wife Astiza to the Caribbean in early 1800s where the couple becomes involved in the first successful slave revolt in history as they search for the treasure of Montezuma. Hot on his heels are both French and British agents who want the wealth for their own governments. This series is set in the aftermath of the American and French Revolutions at a time when the Industrial Revolution was beginning to alter European society. William Dietrich has created a lively set of adventures for his action hero that take him from North America to Europe and North Africa but also allows Gage to rub elbows with such real personalities as Napoleon, Toussaint L’Ouverture, Tecumseh and Thomas Jefferson. “Each of these books combines thriller pacing and a dash of comedy with a careful depiction of like and politics in the time period,” explains the author. “The volumes

are carefully researched because Ethan’s adventures are interwoven with actual history…The goal is twofold: to provide a panoramic portrait of a fantastic period in history, and to provide a cracking good read of suspense and revelation.” William Dietrich has achieved his goal in both counts! If you enjoy thrillers with exotic settings and featuring an authentic, historical backdrop, this is a series you’ll want to become familiar with.

Buried on Avenue B

By Peter De Jonge Harper. $25.99 (Rating-Good) ritty homicide detective Darlene O’Hara takes the reader on a tour of New York City’s Lower East Side and introduces an eclectic collection of colorful characters with names like Popsicle, Fudgesicle and Freek in this new thriller. When an Alzheimer’s patient tells his caregiver he killed his partner in crime seventeen years ago, the police are skeptical. No matter though, they decide to search the community garden where the skeletal remains supposedly were buried. What they find is not the ancient skeleton of a petty crook but the body of a ten-year-old boy. Obviously this is not what the officers expected to exhume and it sets in motion an investigation that takes O’Hara into the seedy corners of Tompkins Square Park, through the marginal areas of Brooklyn and even south to Florida, where she teams up with Connie Wawrinka, an investigator with the Sarasota Police Department. The two detectives uncover a tribe of criminals who prey on the weakest members of society. Both the very young and the very old are at risk. O’Hara is determined to end the cycle of violence even if, in the process, she has to get a little heavyhanded herself. An edgy character who seems quite comfortable when it comes to poking and peering into the darker corners of society, Darlene O’Hara is a throwback to less genteel times when men and women investigators used plenty of slang and drank rotgut whiskey not Chardonnay or Merlot. n

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Japan, Norway, Iceland still Conduct Commercial Whaling Dear EarthTalk: Commercial whaling was banned around the world years ago, but some nations continue to hunt whales. Why is this and what’s being done about it? – Jackie O’Neill, Hershey, PA

adly, for our world and its biodiversity, whales are still being killed despite an international ban on commercial whaling. Indeed, rampant whaling over the last two centuries has decimated just about every whale population around the globe. According to Greenpeace, many whale species are down to around one percent of their estimated former abundance before the days of commercial whaling. Fourteen whaling nations came together in 1946 to form the International Whaling Commission (IWC) to manage whale stocks and recommend hunting limits where appropriate. But the continuing decline of populations forced the IWC to call for an outright ban on all commercial whaling in 1986. But Japan, Norway and Iceland continue to defy the ban, each harvesting hundreds if not more whales every year. “The Japanese invented the concept of ‘scientific’ whaling in 1987 as a way around the moratorium on commercial whaling,” reports Greenpeace. “Their research is not really research. It is an excuse for supplying whale meat on the Japanese market.” The research consists, among other things, of analysis of the con-

tents of the digestive tract. The data on what the animals eat is then used to argue that whales eat too much commercially important fish and that the populations should be culled to save the fish, argues Greenpeace, and that the Japanese selectively release data on certain species and ignore data on others. Norway resumed whaling in 1993 “as an attempt by the political party in power at the time to gain popularity in northern Norway,” says Greenpeace. “In order to justify its hunt, Norwegian scientists calculated a population estimate, which was later found to be much higher than the data supported.” And Iceland increased its whaling dramatically in recent years. “In 2010 alone, Icelandic whalers killed hundreds of whales—including endangered fin whales—and shipped more than 750 tons of whale meat and products to Japan, whose market is already glutted with whale meat from its own ‘scientific research whaling’ program,” reports the non-profit Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC). “Whaling” > 30

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Social Security and Women

By Terry McFall, Social Security District Manager in Santa Cruz

ugust 26 is known as Women’s Equality Day. On that date in 1920, the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was signed, giving women the right to vote. Social Security treats men and women equally. Men and women with identical earnings histories are treated the same. However, there are things women in particular should know about Social Security. Although treated equally by Social Security, there are trends and differences in lifestyle that can affect benefits. For example, women tend to care for many people: spouses, children, and parents. Taking time away from the workplace to care for a newborn child or aging parent can have an impact on your future Social Security benefits. Also, despite significant strides through the years, women are more likely

to earn less over a lifetime than men. Women are less often covered by private retirement plans, and they are more dependent on Social Security in their retirement years. And, women tend to live about five years longer than men, which means more years depending on Social Security and other retirement income or savings. If a woman is married to a man who earns significantly more than she does, it is likely she will qualify for a larger benefit amount on his record than on her own. Want to learn more? Visit our Women’s page at w w w. s o c i a l s e c u r i t y. g o v / w o m e n . Follow the link on that page to our publication, What Every Woman Should Know. You can read it online, print a copy, or listen to it on audio. We provide alternate media as well to reach as many women as

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Social Security treats men and women equally. Men and women with identical earnings histories are treated the same. However, there are things women in particular should know about Social Security. Although treated equally by Social Security, there are trends and differences in lifestyle that can affect benefits.

possible and to provide the information the way you’d like to receive it. Learning about your future Social Security benefits and how men and women are treated just the same in the eyes of Social Security: what better way to celebrate Women’s Equality Day? ••• QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS uestion: How can I get a copy of my Social Security Statement? Answer: If you are age 18 or older, you may get your Social Security Statement

conveniently online at any time after creating an account at www.socialsecurity.gov/ mystatement. The Statement provides estimates for retirement, disability and survivors benefits, as well as a way to determine whether your earnings are accurately posted to your Social Security record. Social Security sends paper Social Security Statements in the mail only to people age 60 and older and, beginning July 2012, to workers the year they turn 25. “SSN and Women” > 31

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The garage is clean — what’s left to pass on?

By Camille Smith

ful place and I can sleep walk about certain things. What I don’t want to go to sleep about is the mental space that opened up as I cleared out the past: Beyond the tangible stuff, what will I leave behind? What is my legacy? What’s yours? A legacy is … • Something what we pass on to the next generation. • What we’ll be remembered for. • Something we may never see come to fruition or know its impact. “The legacy we leave is part of the ongoing foundations of life,” says business philosopher and author Jim Rohn. “Those who came before leave us the world we live in. Those who will come after will have only what we leave them. We are stewards of this world, and we have a calling in our lives to leave it better than how we found it, even if it seems like such a small part.” The nuance I add to the distinction legacy is this: When you think of your legacy, don’t think last will and testament. Think last conversation and temperament. Our daily interactions and deeds create a legacy of character, commitment and concern. The impact is felt right now in the lives we touch every day. Those of us who have the awesome opportunity to impact the younger generation, especially parents and teachers, know this to our core. This impact doesn’t stop after childhood. I see it occurring in the workplace every day. As a manager, how did your last conversation make the person feel? Empowered or puny? As a co-worker, did you speak to your cubiclemate as someone more or less powerful in face of his or her circumstances? As a (www.success.com/articles/861-live-your-legacy) leader, did you Want support in the process? Call me! speak to your team’s greatness 1. Grasp why your legacy is important. or limitations? 2. Choose your legacy. The impact of the legacy and 3. Focus your legacy. whether it’s car4. Live your legacy now. ried on or left behind is in the eye of the beholder. S o m e l a rg e r- t h a n life legacies inspire and encourage us to

fter last month’s uber-cleansing garage clean-out [link to my blog which has July column — www.wipcoaching.com/blog/ or TPG online version), I now walk unimpaired across the floor, dodging only the occasional fur ball. The walk is both exhilarating and disconcerting. Exhilarating because every step acknowledges weeks of effort that produced the results: space for a vehicle, letting go of inconsequential stuff, putting the past in the past and opening up space for the future. Disconcerting because the space is unfamiliar and disrupts my automatic, unthinking habits. (Where is that dog leash?) New habits will soon take their right-

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Pass on your relationship legacy

dream big. Think JFK and the space program, Martin Luther King, Jr. and the civil rights, Mother Teresa and service to others, Steve Jobs and personal computing. The large-in-my-life legacies in the inspiring category are my parents, my brother, my high school band teacher (Mr. Lutz), close friends and a long list of managers and colleagues. Some legacies of public figures, brilliant at the start, lose their shine and cause us to shudder. Think Enron and business ethics. Think Nixon and Watergate. Think Joe Paterno. I also have some legacies in this category. (BTW: It’s quite possible my name may show up on both lists. Like I said, the impact is in the eye of the beholder.) John Maxwell in his The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership says it this way: “Too often, leaders put their energy into organizations, buildings, systems or other lifeless objects. But only people live

on after we are gone. Everything else is temporary.” As the leader of your life, how you treat others, day-in-and-day-out, is the core of your legacy. What do you want people to say about you when you’ve left the meeting room? What behavior of yours do you want people to emulate? What values and principles guide your communications, negotiations, leadership and business decisions? And two important followup questions: Are you living them today? If not, what do you need to change? Even if you never touch a box in your garage, clearing out the past from your relationships to make space for a new, consciously created future is far better use of your time and energy. Besides, while most of us won’t be leaving a legacy of hospital wings or libraries, we’ll all be leaving a legacy of relationships. Choose your legacy and start living it today with all the generations in your life. n

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TIMES ARE UNCERTAIN , DO YOU : 1. Feel out of control? 2. Stop communicating effectively? 3. Get crankier than usual?

If you answered “Yes” to any of these and you’re ready to get a grip and learn how to say “No” to these same questions, here’s a special offer:

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Me, and Mom, and You in Washington D.C. Story and Photos by Holly Hernandez

oozes along, gray and inky. Someone behind us snores (loudly), but we don’t really mind. After all, we’re too caught up in all the excitement to give a darn about something so trivial. Because, look— we’ve arrived in Washington D.C. Trees. Outside the window, that’s all see. Trees. Lots of ‘em. All the way to the hotel, that’s all we see. Broccoli-like foliage blooms on either side of us for miles, framPictured with Congressman Sam Farr (right), ing the highway like two endless produce Holly Hernandez won the 2012 Congressional aisles. Art Competition with her self-portrait piece I always did like broccoli. “Right to Bear Arms” (left). She earned a trip When we arrive at the hotel, we’re to Washington D.C. where her picture, along stunned. It’s one of those, “Is this really for with other winners from across the country, us?” moments. has been put on display in the halls of the Yes, it is really for us. Capitol Building. Holly, entering her senior Now let’s fast-forward a little. Just a year at Aptos High School, shares her experitad. To the morning. Get dressed, breakence in our nation’s capitol. fast, down the elevator. Time to catch the ••• Metro (the subway train). We’re off to the Capitol. kay, okay, so who says I can only We arrive at Congressman Farr’s take one person with me to Washington D.C.? I don’t ever office, and are warmly welcomed by a congenial secretary. remember reading that in the fine print. Lots of handshaking ensues. Serious, In fact, I think I’ll take you along with me. And you know what? How about all of clean-shaven men. Business suits, ties. One Aptos, too? Heck, anyone who wants to of the younger ones inclines his head and come, can. No need to pack your bags. Just leads us to the ceremony. After a short walk and a thorough make sure you have a nice grip on this paper with one hand, and a steady hold on security check, we are admitted entry into that coffee cup of yours in the other; you the Capitol and ushered into a dining hall. Statues grace us with their presence, some know how turbulence can be. It’s sort of a long flight, but at least we shiny, some dull. Breakfast is served have our peanuts. Free peanuts, might I betwixt these looming figures. In all honesty, it’s a miracle that we add. We fly over vast expanses of land tattooed with the ink of agriculture and make it out alive because really, it’s much gouged by the fingers of civilization. too small of a space. As we mingle with the Rivers twist and weave across these great other artists, I can practically hear the stretches of earth, curling and coiling lazily squeals as parental egos bump shoulders, about the shoulders of canyons, moun- swollen with pride, bloated like balloons. People slowly trickle into the tains, and plateaus. The water creeps- no, amphitheatre, eagerly awaiting the presentation. A hushed hum fills the air as parents murmur excitedly to their children, a pleasant, fulsome buzz. It begins. We are spoken to, spoken of, and shown; our artwork flashes before us on a large screen, illuminating the room with its’ originality. We are reminded of our honor. We shall, once more, fast forward; just Holly makes a stop in Arlington Cemetary

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Holly stands inside the Lincoln Memorial (left) and in front of the fountain at the Capitol Building (right).

ever so slightly. A very official-looking man in a dark blue suit and sunglasses informs us that we are invited to lunch with Congressman Farr. He inclines his head, informing us that it would be his pleasure. We follow. We have a lovely lunch visit with Mr. Farr and his Executive Assistant in the Capitol Dining Room. For those of you who are the curious sort, we all order salads. Next, I take a picture beside my photo, where it is hung in the Capitol. We bid Mr. Farr farewell, and dash off to catch a taxi. So much to see, so much to do... The Memorials. The Korean, Vietnam, World Wars, National Monument, Lincoln...all of them. We make our way through the manicured park and soak it all in; it’s one thing to see these sort of things in pictures, but in person, there is a plainness about them that cannot be conveyed in an image. Somehow, in person, these sort of things become two-dimensional, whereas in photos they take on a romanticized three-dimensionality. Hm. At any rate, we move on. The temperature has reached those comparable to an oven, and we flee to the hotel room. Eat, sleep. Wake up, dress, eat, metro. Off to Arlington. I’ve seen nothing like it before. The cemetery is serene, full of light. It is a place that gives an impression of peace, rather than turmoil and unrest. We witness the changing of the

guards. A few words, to describe their movements: immaculate, seamless, reverent. Dash, we’re off. The Women in Military Service for America. Then the White House. Smithsonian next. Lastly, the National American Holocaust Memorial. A trip. A beautiful whirlwind. A blessing. The trip may be over, but I have memories that will last a lifetime. Thank you to all who have made this possible. I may have created the photograph, but it was all of you who breathed life into it as a work of art. I truly feel honored, and I am so grateful for all of this...the experience was priceless. n

Holly passes in front of the White House

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Knox Garden Boxes arren Knox is very well known locally for his roofing company, Knox Roofing. But many of you may not know that he makes the most beautiful and practical garden boxes. Knox invited me over for lunch recently to show me his boxes and take me on a tour of his garden. He obviously has a green thumb as every inch of his vast garden has some plant or other growing – and it all looks superbly healthy and well taken care of. I was envious to say the least, as my own garden is lacking on many counts. But most impressive of all are Knox’s garden boxes, which he sells. The boxes are heavily constructed of insect- and rot-resistant lumber — and you can grow whatever you want in them. Knox had an abundance of herbs growing in one — basil, sage, oregano, parsley, rosemary, dill and marjoram, and in others, he had tomatoes, lettuce, beets, rhubarb – and so much more. The boxes are on legs (standing about waist high) — which makes for much easier gardening as you don’t have to bend over — and they’re easy to maintain. Also, pesky critters such as gophers can’t get to the plants. With boxes coming in many shapes and sizes, they’re an attractive addition to your home. I want one for right outside my front door, so my neighbors can see what I’m growing. Accessories are available such as heat lamps, greenhouse domes, automatic watering, and casters so that you can move them around easily. Knox Garden Box, 46 El Pueblo Road, Scotts Valley, 461-9430. www.knoxgardenbox.com.

Mini Vacations Just a Stone’s Throw Away Our Stay at the Hofsas House in Carmel ometimes it’s nice to have a brief getaway from home without having to board a plane or drive for hours and hours. My husband and I often head south to Carmel. It takes less than no time to get there and one is in a completely different setting. One place we stayed recently is the Bavarian-style Hofsas House on 4th San Carlos streets. It’s a small hotel with about 40 rooms, swimming pool, and with Continental breakfast served every morning – and it’s only a five-minute walk to the center of town, which makes it really convenient. Owner Carrie Theis was so welcoming when we checked in that we felt right at home straight away. A champagne and cheese pairing can be arranged for your arrival, and the hotel can also set up a firewood and s’mores bundle to take to the beach. As Mrs. Theis mentioned, the beach in Carmel is still fire, alcohol and pet friendly, which makes it an attractive destination for many people. And the Hofsas House is pet-friendly, too – a huge bonus for people wanting to take Fido away on their trip. We ended our short stay with a fabulous dinner at Mundaka, a fun and upbeat Spanish-style tapas restaurant, which I highly recommend. Hofsas House, 4th and San Carlos, Carmel, 831-624-2745. www.hofsashouse.com. Email: carrie@hofsashouse.com. Mundaka, 7th and San Carlos, Carmel, 831-624-7400. www.mundakacarmel.com.

U.S. Air Force Band of the Golden West free event at the Steinbeck Center in Salinas is showcasing the U.S. Air Force Band of the Golden West from Travis Air Force Base in California. The band will perform all kinds of music, as well as military marches. Local Watsonville Band opens the concert, and the whole event promises to be a splendid affair. The event is on Thursday, Aug. 9 at 7 p.m. It’s free and open to the public but tickets are required from www.brownpapertickets.com. Steinbeck Center for Arts & Culture at Sherwood Hall, 940 North Main St., Salinas. Info: www.steinbeck.org.

By Josie Cowden

Etiquette get such a lot of positive feedback about my notes on etiquette, and people tell me how much they look forward to reading that particular section of my column. For my July 1 column, I wrote about the importance of men standing up when a woman is introduced or comes into a room. That extends to a husband standing to greet his wife when

she walks into their home. A husband should open the car door for his wife, help her off with her coat – and always wait for her. It’s terrible when the husband walks off with total disregard for his wife. n ••• Josie Cowden is a freelance writer and proofreader. Contact her at ravenone274@comcast.net.

Children’s Books

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25. He floated like a but- 55. 2000 lbs. 7. Increase 38. *Corduroy, e.g. terfly? 57. *Flying nanny 8. Make face in pain 42. Phlegms 45. Strong point 28. Network of inter- 61. *Aunt Polly's way- 9. Make like a cat secting nerves ward nephew 10. *Astrid Lindgren's 49. Who ___ the prize? 30. Middle Eastern con- 64. Fully informed "____ of Lonneberga" 51. *Robin Hood or Eragon, e.g. fection 65. Type of brew 11. Raja's wife 54. Bible song 35. *Like boys that lived 67. County across 12. Strong desire in Neverland Golden Gate Bridge 15. Eucalyptus-loving 56. African antelope 57. *Toot and Puddle or 37. Lacking sensation 69. A pariah avoided by marsupials Frog and Toad, e.g. 39. "_____ the day" others 20. Beside, archaic 40. International Civil 70. "To Kill a 22. Exclamation of sus- 58. *"____ & Mzee: The True Story of a Aviation Mockingbird" author picion Organization 71. "_____ and well" 24. What prompter does Remarkable Friendship" 59. *Bear with the 41. Attempts 72. A cold ____ of 25. *She followed the biggest chair 43. Small ladies' handweather white rabbit bag 73. "____'s the word" 26. Lakes in Scotland 60. Pre-college school 44. Deep opening 74. Having no cover 27. Asimov or Mizrahi, 61. Appear 62. Viking name 46. To strike a piece of e.g. 63. Tear violently stone sharply DOWN 29. Syrian neighbor 47. Deep-red variety of 1. Read-only storage 31. Plural of #70 Across 66. Romanian money 68. Flanders of "The chalcedony 2. Affirm 32. ____ signs Simpsons" 48. Stay clear of 3. Musical finale 33. Light shade of blue 50. Clobber 4. Like last eight in col- 34. *Girl from the Swiss © Statepoint Media 52. Big Island flower lege basketball Alps necklace 5. *Dolittle's title 36. Comedy Central's Answers on 31 » 53. Of the highest quality 6. Attention grabber "____.O" www.tpgonlinedaily.com Scotts Valley Times / August 2012 / 27

Announcements

Nar-Anon

hat is co-dependency? What is enabling? What is this insanity? Am I the only one who feels this way? Join Nar-Anon, a world wide fellowship of relatives and friends of addicts who have been affected by someone else's addiction. Three meetings are now being held in Santa Cruz County, on Sundays, Tuesdays, and Fridays. For a meeting near you call (888) 374-1164 or email saveyoursanity@aol.com

Ongoing Events 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.

Tuesdays

Women Care Drop in Cancer Support

rop in Support Group is a gathering for women with all types of cancer. We offer support for women through all stages from diagnoses through treatment. For more information or to register call (831) 457-2273

Drop in Grief Support

6:00pm at Aegis, 125 Heather Terrace, Aptos oin other adults who are grieving the death of a friend or family member. Learn helpful tools for coping: Share stories and receive support from people who care. No registration required, please call (831) 430-3000

Ocean Gate Zen Center

7:00pm. 920 41st Ave. Suite B, Santa Cruz (next to Family Cycling Center) lease join us on Tues. evenings at 7pm for two 30 min. periods of sitting meditation with a 10 min walking meditation in between, followed by tea and discussion. Zazen instruction 6:30pm first Tues. of each month. Morning meditation schedule Tues. & Thurs. 6:45am & Sat. 8:30am followed by "Come As You Are Zen." Visit oceangatezen.org for more info.

First Tuesdays Each Month

Tail Wagging World of Dog Ownership

6:30pm at the Santa Cruz SPCA, 2685 Chanticleer Ave., Santa Cruz (cross street is Soquel Ave.).

First Tuesdays and Third Wednesdays Each month

Orientations to Become Advocates for Children

port, guidance, and a powerful voice in court for children who have been removed from their homes because of abuse or neglect. Everyone welcome, men and bilingual folks especially encouraged. To RSVP call 761-2956 Ext. 102, or email Danielle@casaofsantacruz.org

8:00am-3:00pm, Inner Light Center, 5630 Soquel Dr. Soquel pscale Resale-gently used quality items, collectibles, jewelry, furniture, housewares, sporting goods, electronics, clothes, shoes, art, books, plants, toys, and more! Fundraiser, free admission.

Second Tuesdays Each Month

Free Job Seek Workshop!

Sunday August 5

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

First Annual Lock Out Hunger

PFLAG

(Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays) 7:00pm-9:00pm, 900 High St. First Congregational Church of Santa Cruz o learn more, call (831) 427-4016 or visit www.pflagscc.org

Wednesdays

Coastal Professionals

8:00am to 9:30am at Aptos History Museum, Old Dominion Court, Aptos. earn tips and make connections. Local professionals meet weekly to focus on business building and collaboration. Interested business owners, independent professionals and guests welcome. For more information: 621-1153, www.CoastalProfessionals.net

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.

Lectures on Western Civilization

1:30pm-2:30pm, Monterey Peninsula College xciting lectures will cover fascinating topics such as "The Art of Alchemy," as well as "Lord Byron: Mad, Bad, and Dangerous to Know." Purchase free parking tickets at the college, lectures are free.

Overeaters Anonymous

6:30-7:30pm at Teach by the Beach #50 Rancho Del Mar, Aptos For more information, call (831) 429-7906

First Wednesday Each Month

Child Welfare Review

6:00pm- 9:00pm 1400 Emeline Avenue room 206, Santa Cruz. he orientation is designed to review the child welfare system and to give you a chance to have your question answered by child welfare staff. To register to one of the meetings and for directions, please call 454-4024.

North County, 5:30-7p.m., first Tuesday of month (for location details contact Danielle at 761-2956 X102) South County, 5:30-7 p.m., Second and Fourth Wednesdays third Wednesday of the month at the CASA Freedom Forum Presents: Office, 813 Freedom Blvd. Watsonville Constitution Classes ASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) 7:00pm, Quaker Friends Meeting House, 225 of Santa Cruz County needs your help. Rooney St. Santa Cruz Volunteer 3-5 hours per week to provide sup28 / August 2012 / Scotts Valley Times www.tpgonlinedaily.com

Elegant Treasures Flea Market

Local Weekend Farmers’ Markets

or more information, visit www.meetup.com/ santacruz-freedom-forum/

Thursdays

Capitola-Aptos Rotary Club Meeting

12-1:30 p.m. at Seascape Golf Course. ontact Doug at 831- 724-9192 or e-mail dnakashima@razzolink.com for more information.

Del Mar Blvd. Ste 23B nwind the tension of the week and start the weekend off right. Supported by blankets, relax into poses that release deep spinal tensions, reducing stress and increasing flexibility and strength. Preregistration is required. For more information call (831) 688-1019, or visit www.aptosyoga.org.

Saturdays

Aptos Certified Farmers Market

Second and Fourth Thursdays Each Month

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

Cabrillo Host Lions Club

Scotts Valley Farmer’s Market

Overeaters Anonymous

1:00-2:00pm, Louden Nelson Community Center, Rm. 5 301 Center St. Santa Cruz For more information, call (831) 429-7906

Second Thursdays Each Month

Veterans of Foreign Wars

6:30 pm, 2259 7th Ave. Santa Cruz Commander: Ronals Petty. For more information, call (831) 475-9804 7:00pm at the Cabrillo Community Center, Aptos Village Park, 100 Aptos Creek Rd. ublic is invited to all programs. Contact President Jess Allen 831-684-2721 or Past President Barbara Chamberlain at 831-6883356 for meeting/dinner reservations or information or visit www.cabrillohostlions.org.

Third Thursday Each Month

Pacific Speakers Association

7:00pm, Firehouse on Soquel Dr. Aptos peakers helping speakers get gigs. Call (831) 332-8221 for more information.

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

Come As You Are Zen

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

Dated Events

Fridays

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. For more info call 426-1868 FREE

Fridays thru August 3

Ease into the Weekend Svaroopa® Yoga Series

8:00am-9:15 am, Aptos Yoga Center, 783 Rio

Saturday August 4 Free Kids Clothes Swap

10:00am-12:00pm, Aptos Christian Fellowship, 7200 Freedom Blvd ome for free quality kids clothes, sizes 018. Accepting donations now until August 3rd, (if you are interested in donating, put clothes under the sign by the church door). For more information, call (831) 688-3312, or visit www.aptoschristianfellowship.com.

12 p.m.-3 p.m. 712 Soquel Ave. Santa Cruz, Presented by AA Safe and Security Co. elp Lock Out Hunger in your community. Come and enjoy some tacos (Provided by Taquitos Nayarit), family fun, music, a jump house for the kids, and raffle prizes. “It is unbelievable hard to imagine that kids go hungry in Santa Cruz County. Join AA Safe and Security in our efforts to Lock Out Hunger.” – Scott Edelstein (President/CEO) A benefit event for Second Harvest Food Bank. Bring a can of food and/or some cash to donate.

Friday August 10

Baby Boot Camp

9:00am-12:00pm, Fleet Feet, Aptos oms, babies and families are welcome to come out and meet the team from Baby Boot Camp Santa Cruz, where moms get fit! Visit us at Fleet Feet for deals, freebies, and prizes! Representatives from various companies will be there to sponsor this event! This event is FREE! Call Dawna Lipari for more information at (831) 761-2229.

Saturday August 11 FREE intro to Svaroopa ® Yoga Classes

9:00am-10:30am, Aptos Yoga Center, 783 Rio Del Mar Blvd. Ste. 23B, Aptos xperience this unique and highly beneficial form of Hatha Yoga. With the support of blankets, relax into easy, powerful poses that release deep tensions along the spine. Relax your body, quiet your mind, and increase flexibility and strength, For more information, call (831) 688-1019, or visit www.aptosyoga.org.

Tuesday August 28 Aptos Sons In Retirement Luncheon

11:30am, Severinos Resteraunt, 7500 Old Dominion Ct. Aptos peaker will be member John Ponist, retired Deputy Public Defender, County of Los Angeles, on the important steps to follow if faced with a legal problem, plus some of the interesting cases he was involved in. SIR is an organization of retired men, for which there are no dues, fees, political or religious agendas. Call (831) 688-0977 for more information.

Wednesday August 29 Santa Cruz ADHD Support Group Meetings

6:30pm-8:00pm, Community room at Aptos Fire Station on Soquel Dr. eetings are free and open to the public, especially those with ADHD or those who care about someone with ADHD. We will hold break out sessions for parents of young chidlren with ADHD, parents of teens with ADHD, and adults with ADHD. For more information, contact Judy Brenis at

There are plenty of ideas in the pipeline for you, so you are spending time tweaking these, finalizing details and considering your options. You have a proactive approach when it comes to your cash and buying and selling is good for you at this time. Make the most of the current climate to be the first in queue and of course, do your homework first. Interesting and unusual situations arise which you haven't encountered before, and this makes life exciting and dramatic at times! You are encouraged to go with the new rather than hang on to the old.

Virgo (Aug. 24-Sep. 22)

settled in the Santa Cruz Mountains in the 1830s. To learn more and get information about train departure times, visit www.roaringcamp.com.

Announcements

Cabrillo Stage 2012 Season

Cabrillo Crocker Theatre, 6500 Soquel Dr. Aptos ummer season for Cabrillo Stage runs from July 13-August 19. A Chorus Line plays from July 13-August 12, Wednesday-Saturday evenings at 7:30pm, with weekend matinees at 2:00pm. Anything Goes plays July 27-August 19, Wednesday-Saturday evenings at 7:30pm, with weekend matinees at 2:00pm, and Escaping Queens has sold out, except for a play on Saturday, August 18. Tickets are sold at www.cabrillostage.com, or call (831) 479-6154.

Sunday August 12 35th Annual Music Saw Festival at Roaring Camp

10:00 am, Roaring Camp, Felton he world's greatest saw players will join other acoustic musicians in a variety of musical performances, including spontaneous acoustic jams, a Saw-off competition, and a Chorus of Saws. Admission to the festival is free, parking is $8. For more information, call (831) 3354484.

Monterey Symphony Volunteers Needed

ove Music and Supporting the Arts? The Monterey Symphony needs you! Come join our group of dedicated individuals who help the Monterey Symphony provide professional concerts and education programs for our community. Volunteers provide services at concerts, assist with fundraising efforts and various special events. Call (831) 645-1127 to learn more!

Ongoing Events Monday thru Friday thru Aug. 16

Peaceful Interludes and Tranquil Landscapes

8 am-5 pm, Santa Cruz County Government Center at 701 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz n art exhibition presented by the Cultural Council of Santa Cruz County. This exhibit will run from June 5th to August 16, Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm. This new art exhibition features five artists whose works convey a sense of richness in the depiction of, and a connection with, their subjects and natural surroundings. Featured artists include Marie Gabrielle, Caroline McCall, Susan Trimingham, Erika Gakovich, and Timothy Lydgate. To learn more, Visit the Cultural Council's website at www.ccsscc.org.

Tuesdays

BINGO

6:30 p.m. Santa Cruz Elks Lodge, 150 Jewell St. osted by Soquel Sports Foundation. BuyIn $25. Also, we have a special BINGO, celebrating our 2nd anniversary, on Sept. 28 at 6:30. Buy-in only $15. www.soquelsports.com

Tuesdays and Weekends

Live Music on the Esplanade

Paradise Beach Grille 215 Esplanade, Capitola. ive music weekends and acoustic guitar Tuesdays. For schedule and more information: (831) 476-4900 Or visit paradisebeachgrille.com

Wednesdays

Peninsula Banjo Band

7:00 - 8:30 p.m., Harry’s Hofbrau, 390 Saratoga Ave, San Jose orty-seven years of performing in the Bay Area, over 250 popular tunes. Come see our band for Free in Sunnyvale Every Wednesday. No cover. Contact Lee McLaughlin, Booking Agent, at 408993-BAND (2263) for information about booking the band for Non-profit events (donations are tax deductible). www.PeninsulaBanjoBand.org

Saturday August 18 Suzi Eszterhas: Award Winning Wildlife Photographer

Suzi Eszterhas ~ Polar Bear

Wednesdays & Fridays

Salsa Rueda Class

7 pm at Louden Nelson Center, 301 Center St., SC earn Salsa Rueda. For more information visit www.salsaruedasantacruz.com or call 831-457-7432

Fridays

Argentine Tango at Dance Synergy

8:00-8:30pm class; 8:30-10:00+pm, practice 9055 Soquel Dr. Aptos e will cover the fundamentals of leading and following traditional Argentine Social Tango, focusing on what you need to dance well and enjoy yourself at the Milongas, (Tango dance party) and other social Tango events. For questions, contact Michael, stclare7@tangoworld.net (831) 239-2247

First Fridays Each Month

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

First Friday Art Tour

Second Fridays Each Month

Big Band Dance

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

Fourth Friday Each Month

Musical Me Inc. Family Jam Night

6:30-8:30p.m. 239 High St., Santa Cruz. ring your favorite music to dance to and any instruments you'd like to share or perform with. Sliding Scale donation per family

of $10-$25 (all proceeds going to our scholarship fund.) For more information call 831-438-3514.

Fourth Saturdays of each month

Writers and Poets Open Mike

2:00pm-4:00pm, Porter Memorial Library, 3050 Porter St. Soquel no meeting Jan., July, Aug. or Dec.) riters and Poets are invited to a new monthly open mike reading series. Come and read your fiction, essays, or poetry. For more information, call Jean at (831) 4754221

Dated Events Saturday August 4 Monday August 6 Auditions for Rocky Horror Picture Show

Saturday: 1:00pm-5:00pm, Mon: 7:00pm10:00pm, Park Hall lease come prepared with a song of your choice from "The Rocky Horror Picture Show." 32 bars max. Wear clothes and shoes you can dance in.

Saturday August 11

Starlight Evening Train Experience from Santa Cruz Boardwalk

vening trains depart from the Boardwalk in Santa Cruz for a relaxing and music-filled, two and 1/2 hour round-trip excursion along the San Lorenzo River Gorge and the forested Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park. For more active passengers, stream train cars will be reserved for dancing. For ticket price information and more, call (831) 335-4484 or visit www.roaringcamp.com.

Saturday August 11 Sunday August 12

Summer Gathering of Mountain Men

12:00pm, Roaring Camp elive history by traveling back to the era of Isaac Graham, the mountain man who

6:00pm-9:00pm, Center for Spiritual Living, 1818 Felt St. Santa Cruz s. Eszterhas will be giving a slideshow and lecture at the Center for Spiritual Living in Santa Cruz as a benefit for the Center for Animal Protection and Education's 20 year anniversary. Beverages and vegan hors d'oeuvres will be served. A silent auction and raffle will ad to the evening's events. Ms. Ezterhas will have a selection of her photos for purchase with a portion of the cost benefitting CAPE's Veterinary Fund. Tickets are $25 at the door, $20 general admission, $10 for seniors and students. Visit http://photographsbysuzi.eventbrite.com. For more information, contact Shelley at (831) 336-4695.

Saturday August 25

Moonlight Dinner Train Party

6:00pm-10:30pm, Roaring Camp, Felton reat your family to an evening of fun and relaxation at Roaring Camp's Western Themed Moonlight Dinner Train Party. Start with a hearty steak BBQ dinner in the moonlight, followed by a leisurely train ride aboard the vintage railway cars. The stream train stops atop Bear Mountain to a glowing campfire, hot apple pie, and a country western band. Tickets $45 for adults, $35 for children. Parking is $8 per car. For more information, call (831) 335-4484 or visit www.roaringcamp.com.

Saturday September 1 Santa Cruz Starlight Evening Dinner and Train

5:30 pm, Roaring Camp, Felton rains depart from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, and travels along the picturesque San Lorenzo River Gorge and forested Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park to Roaring Camp. Upon arrival, a delicious steak dinner will be served. After dinner, relax and dance to musical entertainment. On the return trip to Santa Cruz, Big Trees & Pacific Railway brings the forest to life with dazzling color and light. Advance purchase is recommended, tickets $45 for adults, $35 for children. For more information, call (831) 335-4484. n

You are busy and active this month, and seem to attract all kinds of people into your circle. You are willing to stand up for yourself and perhaps others too, who are less confident. As such, you may meet opposition but you are more than capable to taking your cause to the end as it is the right thing to do. Venus, your ruler, makes life more interesting regarding your profession and career, and while there is a creative element you find that collaborating with people and being at one with time, reaps rich rewards. Be patient, though!

Libra (Sep. 23-Oct. 23)

You may have been dealing with certain trying issues for a while, and a little frustrated that getting through these is not as easy as you had hoped. But this month, things are changing, and it may be not as a result of your efforts but Fate lending a hand as it often does to take your life in another direction entirely. This works out better for you in the long run so you may as well go with it. After the 24th you find renewed energy and confidence to take some brave steps and accordingly rewarded with a wonderful feeling of triumph!

Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22)

Life can be very harmonious this month, as several wonderful occasions show you what is there to be celebrated. New job or a new home perhaps? Either way you have the energy back that you need to get great ideas and follow them through. It helps that you and another are in total agreement, so you feel less pressured to argue and put over your viewpoint. You are quite often lucky, by being in the right place at the right time and this is particularly so on the 1st, and the 25th, but be a little cautious around the 15th.

Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21)

While it is true that you have a reputation for getting there in the end, even your patience has been wearing a bit thin. This month brings exciting developments that you cannot help but welcome particularly concerning new beginnings, fresh starts, and being able to close the door on one issue that you are happy to leave. Romance is blossoming this month too especially after the 8th when Venus enters your chart area of relationships. This works well in business terms too as you are making some amazing breakthroughs, workwise.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 20)

You start the month with a Full Moon in your sign and this is key for partnership matters. Either way, there is something to celebrate and take note of as you may have reached a decision that can only be of benefit for you both. At any rate, a new sense of achievement is there and this boosts you throughout the month. You are empowered by the fact that a brave decision pays off really well although you may have been putting it off for a while. Later, there is a change of emphasis for you as you see practical ways to make more cash.

Aquarius (Jan 21-Feb. 18)

Although practicalities take precedence for much of this month, this is as a result of your previous plans which are now reaching fruition. You see that you are proved to be right after all, which means self doubt can be quietly let go. Others warm to you and you are the person they come to for advice and moral support. You are happy in this role and feel as though you are doing good in the right quarters. Later, from the 23rd, the Sun moves into Virgo and here relationship matters become your priority.

Pisces (Feb. 19-Mar. 20)

This month, while the Sun is in Leo, you can enjoy yourself, feel free to be creative and have a fun attitude. Added to this, your ruler, Mars, is now in Libra and can bring excitement in terms of new relationships. For existing ones, use this time to be proactive and plan some romantic times with your loved one. This is a great month for travelling, learning new skills and discovering hidden talents. Secrets come to light at the end of the month and after the 23rd you are more business like and focused.

Aries (March 21-April 20)

While initially you are dealing with interesting developments regarding your finances, after the first week, your opportunities come from networking, getting out and about and otherwise being very sociable. You combine business with pleasure when you meet someone new with has some brilliant ideas worth pursuing. Although demands from home and family can be trying, you find you have the energy to make the best decisions and embark on adventures that appeal to everyone. Later this month, a creative idea can be a money making project.

Taurus (April 21-May 21)

You are getting to grips with having, Jupiter planet of abundance, in your sign and as such find that opportunities come more easily and you meet just the right people at the right time. This really helps your current ideas to gather momentum, and you are super busy. This is the way you like it as the last thing you need is to be at a loose end. Don't take anything too seriously just now. Life has a way of turning out great so simply let it be. You are less inclined to put the world to rights and simply seek out more of what is good for you.

Gemini (May 22-June 21)

A change of job or an improvement in your finances is possible, provided you are alert to what is available to you. The last thing you need to do is give yourself a hard time and be super critical, but developing self confidence helps to give the impression you know what's what, even though your are not sure inside. Still, appearances count and this month you are perhaps spending more and treating yourself to nice new things. Two Full Moons make this a special month in many ways, and there will be memorable moments to treasure forever.

Cancer (June 22-July 22)

Mercury will be in your sign for the whole of August, so you can be assured of having plenty to do, places to see and people to visit. You are naturally sociable and this sounds great but watch your energies levels as it is possible to have too much of a good time! Initially, you are out of your comfort zone as new experiences can be hard to adjust to but this settles down soon enough. Your imagination and creativity get a boost after the 7th and ensure that you and a loved one are singing form the same hymn sheet at the start. ••• Find Out More www.AnnabelBurton.tv

Leo (July 23-Aug. 23)

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Day on the Monterey Bay Regatta Sails in September

n Sunday, September 2, Big Brothers Big Sisters o f S a n t a C ru z C o u n t y and the Santa Cruz Yacht Club will hold its 21st annual Day on the Monterey Bay Regatta. Food, sailing, and music – it’s all on deck and tons of fun. The event runs from 1:00 P.M. 7:00 P.M., at the Santa Cruz Yacht Club, at the Lower Harbor in Santa Cruz. Sailing takes place from 1:00 P.M. — 4:00 P.M., followed by a catered Barbecue from KISS Catering. Island Breeze will provide live music. If you do not own a boat, don’t worry. You do not need a boat to participate! You can sail on the Chardonnay II for $55 per person, which includes a 2-hour cruise, dinner, music, and all the fun. We will be hosting two raffles. The $100 raffle includes a 7-night stay in a 3 bedroom, 3-bath home in Costa Rica’s Cabillitos del Mar near Dominical. Airfare for two is included. We will only be selling 100 tickets for this special $100 raffle. And our $10 raffle will provide a lucky winner with gift certificates to many local favorite businesses. “This is a great event,” said Marie Cubillas, Executive Director of Big Brothers Big Sisters. “We’re

thrilled to be in partnership with the Santa Cruz Yacht Club. This is truly a tradition of goodwill. Our friends in the sailing community have continued to support our quest of helping children navigate the challenges of growing up.” This is the 21st year that Big Brothers Big Sisters have been selected by the Santa Cruz Yacht Club as the beneficiary of the regatta. The event is a crucial fundraiser for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Santa Cruz County who have now served the children in our community for 30 years! We thank our major sponsors who have helped contribute generously to this

year ’s Regatta. Major Sponsors include: Santa Cruz Yacht Club, Akela, Kiss Catering, Chardonnay II, West Marine, Martinelli’s, Kiwanis International, KWAV 96.9 FM, and Comcast Spotlight. n ••• Day on the Monterey Bay Regatta: sailing, barbecue, music and raffle September 2, 2012, 1-7 pm Santa Cruz Yacht Club Cost: Individual skipper/sailor $70 until Aug. 30: $75 thereafter or Participant only $35 until Aug. 30: $40 thereafter. For more information, contact 464-8691 or visit www.santacruzmentor.org.

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trade in endangered species,” says NRDC. The petition names several Iceland firms—including major seafood companies with ties to Iceland’s whaling industry—as potential targets for trade sanctions. Greenpeace has been pressuring Japan to not only end its own whaling but also its support of whaling by other nations not abiding by the IWC moratorium. “We are working around the world to increase the pressure put on Japan by conservation-minded governments at the

IWC to close the political loopholes that allow the reckless hunt to continue,” says Greenpeace, “and to highlight the vote-buying that keep these loopholes in existence.” n ••• Contacts: IWC, www.iwcoffice.org; Greenpeace, www.greenpeace.org; NRDC, www.nrdc.org. EarthTalk® is written and edited by Roddy Scheer and Doug Moss and is a registered trademark of E - The Environmental Magazine (www.emagazine.com). Send questions to: earthtalk@emagazine.com.

Several green groups including NRDC recently petitioned the Obama administration to take action against Iceland under the Pelly Amendment to the Fisherman’s Protective Act. “The Amendment allows the President to impose trade sanctions against a country that is ‘diminishing the effectiveness’ of a conservation agreement—in Iceland’s case the whaling moratorium and another international treaty that prohibits

SPCA Featured Pet

e once lived with a family in a home with a sprawling fenced yard where he romped and played the day away. Upon an unfortunate foreclosure, Bojangles, a five year-old Shetland sheepdog/Spaniel mix and his family were forced to move into a small apartment. His owners felt that Bojangles was no longer happy due to the limited space and made the heart-wrenching decision to bring him to the shelter. At first, the beautiful tri-colored boy was anxious and confused at yet another lifealtering change, but as the days went by he began making friends with the other dogs and thoroughly enjoying his daily volunteer walks. A recent “sleep-over” with a volunteer revealed him to be a wonderful and polite houseguest. He knew where to go potty, did wonderful on a long beach walk, got along brilliantly with their large dog and slept soundly all night. One of his favorite things is a large green lawn! His eyes light up and he literally smiles as he zooms around, throwing himself to his back wiggling and rolling around in total bliss. Another little quirk of this adorable boy is to do a hilarious doggy dance around your feet when asking to go on an adventure. He makes it impossible for you to ignore him! Even though this boy is five years old, he has the temperament of a much younger dog. This doesn’t mean he is a bounce-off-the wall kind of boy who is hard to handle but it does mean he still loves to go on long walks, play with others and lead an active life. Bojangles is a great size for many lifestyles, weighing about 35 pounds with a short and stocky build. He doesn’t have the exact length and type of fur as a purebred Shetland Sheepdog but it is still on the longer end and would need regular brushing and periodic trims. This goofy, sweet, affectionate dog has a true thirst for life and would make a great human or canine companion. He’s well socialized with dogs of all sizes, wonderful with children, fearless in fast paced environments and a true joy to have around. He does need a home with a yard to play in as well as a family who likes to get out and walk or dance! Our adoption package for dogs and cats includes spay/neuter, vaccinations, microchipping, an ID tag, collar, a free health exam with a licensed Veterinarian, one month’s free health insurance, discounted crate purchase and other animal care materials. If you would like to help animals like Bojangles 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 4655000, 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. n

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If this applies to you, you should receive your Statement about two to three months before your birthday. Also, you can get an instant, personalized estimate of your future retirement benefit using our online Retirement Estimator at www.socialsecurity.gov/estimator.

uestion: My neighbor, who is retired, told me that the income he receives from his part-time job at the local nursery gives him an increase in his Social Security benefits. Is that right? Answer: Retirees who return to work after they start receiving benefits may be able to receive a higher benefit based on those earnings. This is because Social Security automatically re-computes the retirement benefit after crediting the additional earnings to the individual’s earnings record. Learn more by reading the publication, How Work Affects Your Benefits, at www.socialsecurity.gov/pubs/10069.html.

uestion: What is the difference between Social Security disability and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) disability? Answer: Social Security administers two major programs that provide benefits based on disability: Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). SSDI benefits are based on prior work under Social Security, and are financed with Social Security taxes paid by workers, employers, and self-employed persons. To be eligible for an SSDI benefit, the worker must earn sufficient credits based on taxable work to be “insured” for Social Security purposes. SSI payments are made on the basis of financial need and are financed through general tax revenues. Adults or children who are disabled or blind, and have limited income and resources, may be eligible for SSI disability. The monthly payment varies up to the maximum federal benefit rate, which may be supplemented by the state or decreased by income. Learn more by reading our publications, Supplemental Security Income, at www.socialsecurity.gov/pubs/ 11000.html, and Disability Benefits, at www.socialsecurity.gov/pubs/10029.html.

Can I get both uestion: Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security benefits based on my disability? Answer: Many people eligible for Social Security disability benefits also may be eligible for SSI. The disability decision for one program is the same for the other, but you must meet additional resource and income limits to qualify for SSI benefits. Learn all about SSI and whether or not you may qualify by reading the publication, You May Be Able To Get Supplemental Security Income (SSI) at www.socialsecurity.gov/pubs/11069.html.

uestion: Is there a time limit on collecting Social Security disability benefits? Answer: Your disability benefits will continue as long as your medical condition does not improve and you remain unable to work. We will review your case at regular intervals to make sure you are still disabled. If you are still receiving disability benefits when you reach full retirement age, we will automatically convert them to retirement benefits. Learn more by reading our publication, Disability Benefits, at www.socialsecurity.gov/pubs/10029.html.

uestion: I get Social Security because of a disability. How often will my case be reviewed to determine if I’m still eligible? Answer: How often we review your medical condition depends on how severe it is and the likelihood it will improve. Your award notice tells you when you can expect your first review using the following terminology: • Medical improvement expected — If your condition were expected to improve within a specific time, your first review would be six to 18 months after you started getting disability benefits. • Medical improvement possible — If improvement in your medical condition is possible, your case will be reviewed about every three years. • Medical improvement not expected — If your medical condition were unlikely to improve, your case would be reviewed about once every five to seven years. n

Retirees who return to work after they start receiving benefits may be able to receive a higher benefit based on those earnings. This is because Social Security automatically re-computes the retirement benefit after crediting the additional earnings to the individual’s earnings record.

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