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

October 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. 10

Serving Scotts Valley, Ben Lomond, Boulder Creek & Felton

Invitation to Scotts Valley 4-H October Club Meeting

Galina Lee Cantey with her 4-H pet

by Julie Reno

Fifth District Supervisor Candidates Eric Hammer (left) and Bruce McPherson.

FIFTH DISTRICT SUPERVISOR RACE Candidates Answer Question on the Districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Economy

By Noel Smith

s all the supervisorial districts do in our county, District 5 takes in urban, suburban, rural and wilderness areas. It is shaped like an arrowhead ending in the city of Santa Cruz; pointing to, but not quite reaching Monterey Bay. The Districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

major features are the San Lorenzo River, Highway 9 the Santa Cruz Mountains, and is bounded on the east by Highway 17. Ever since the mountains were clear-cut of their natural riches of redwood forests in the late 19th and early 20th Centuries, the communities of

Zayante, Felton, Ben Lomond, Brookdale and Boulder Creek along the San Lorenzo River watershed, have been the center of a unique Santa Cruz Mountains out-of-the-mainstream culture. Only Scotts Valley with its economic artery of Highway 17 has seen the constant ebb and flow of

investment and growth. So, we asked the candidates, Eric Hammer and Bruce McPherson, Please name some specific plans or improvements that you, as supervisor, would work to have the County do to help to improve the economic climate for:

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cotts Valley 4-H is holding its next meeting on October 8, 6:30 PM, at Community Covenant Church, 2700 El Rancho Drive, SV. Our booth at the Santa Cruz County Fair won a blue ribbon this year, as did many of our club members. Our current projects are Quilting, Horse Safety & Grooming, Beginning Dairy Goats, Beginning Photography, Fall Crafts, Beginning & Advanced Archery and Advanced Ukulele. The upcoming club projects are Beginning Ukulele, Beginning Guitar, Beginning & Advanced Public Speaking, Poultry Care, Poultry Showmanship, Bicycling and Cheese-making Workshop. Club members are looking forward to several holiday events, and community service & leadership opportunities, over the next few months. Scotts Valley 4-H Youth Development Program is a place where young people are given many opportunities to build confidence, learn responsibility, and develop skills that will last a lifetime.

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CommunityBriefs Scotts Valley Students attend Youth Harmony Camp at Pollack Pines eth Hollenbeck, music teacher (band and chorus) at Scotts Valley High School, is one of those teachers who spend their weekends helping their students. Over the weekend of September 21-23 Beth took two of her Scotts Valley High students, Mitchell Rust and Edward SimsJohnson along with a student from Santa Cruz High, Charles Hillman, and her husband Dr. Terry Hollenbeck to Youth Harmony Camp in Pollock Pines. It was there that the students (and her husband who joined in the singing fun with the campers) sang barbershop with 85 other young men from high schools throughout Northern California. (Earlier this year Beth spent another weekend taking some of her SV girls to a Sweet Adelines workshop.) The skills honed at Youth Harmony Camp are useful to all singers, not just barbershoppers. As Beth said, “The amount of professional vocal instruction my students received in just a weekend was more than I could teach them in a month!” The Far Western District of the Barbershop Harmony Society hosts the annual camp. The Gold Standard Barbershop Chorus of Santa Cruz promotes the camp locally. ••• Local Measures easure N for the County of Santa Cruz – If approved: Authorizes an additional One and OneHalf Percent (1½%) County Transient Occupancy Tax Rate to a total tax rate of 11%. The Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) is applied to the rent charged at hotels, inns, tourist homes or houses, motels and private campgrounds located in the unincorporated area of Santa Cruz County (“the County”), for stays up to 30 days. Proceeds of the TOT at the new rate will be deposited into the County’s general fund, which is available for general governmental purposes as directed by the County Board of Supervisors; it is not designated for specific programs or purposes. The transient occupancy tax in the unincorporated area of the County generated an annual average of $4.0 million since 2005 for the County general fund. Revenue from the transient occupancy tax is the County’s third largest discretionary tax source (avg. $4 million/yr), following property tax and retail sales tax. If passed, the additional 1½% transient occupancy tax would generate between $525,000 and $725,000 of additional revenues to the County’s general fund. ••• Second Annual Fire Prevention Awareness Day cotts Valley McDonald’s is pleased to announce the Second Annual Fire

Mitchell Rust (from left), Charles Hillman, Edward Sims-Johnson and Dr. Terry Hollenbeck at Youth Harmony Camp in Pollock Pines, CA. Prevention Awareness Day, Saturday, October 13 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at McDonald’s located October 13 at 259 Mt. Hermon 10 p.m. -2 p.m. Road. Volunteers McDonald’s, 259 from local Fire Mt. Hermon Rd. Departments create fun-filled and hands-on fire prevention demos for kids and their families. McDonald’s owners Steve and Jan Peat are donating 1000 fire prevention checklists distributed by local firefighters in school classrooms during fire prevention month. Each completed flyer signed by a parent can be redeemed for a “free” hamburger at the Scotts Valley McDonald’s. Come meet Sparky the Fire Dog and join the fun!

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Sparky the Fire Dog is joined by Steve and Jan Peat and their family. ••• Three Join Library Friends Board he Friends of the Santa Cruz Public Libraries recently welcomed three new members to its board of directors, which now numbers 17. Linda Contreras, a CPA and former Internal Revenue Service agent, has lived and worked in Santa Cruz County for 20 years. Her tax preparation and business consulting practice serves individuals and small businesses. She will serve as the Friends’ treasurer.

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Cover Fifth District Supervisor Race – Candidates Answer Question on the District’s Economy By Noel Smith Invitation to Scotts Valley 4-H October Club Meeting By Julie Reno

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Community News Scotts Valley Students attend Youth Harmony Camp at Pollack Pines • Local Measures • Second Annual Fire Prevention Awareness Day • Three Join Library Friends Board Triple P-Positive Parenting Seminar Series pARTy in the Library a Big Success Local Artists Invite You Inside Their Art – 2012 Open Studios Art Tour Championing Arts Education in Public Schools Monte Foundation Leading the Way – 18th Annual Fireworks Extravaganza In Memory of Family Patriarch California Propositions • Pacific Rim Film Festival Turns 24 – Annual Free Film Series Oct. 19-24 Santa Cruz Oil Painters Showcase California Parks • 29th Annual Oktoberfest Set for October 7 Final Flyover of Endeavor By Thomas Armes The Little Chorus That Could Coastal Cleanup Day Once Again a Success Fire Prevention Week – October 7 to 13 by Mike DeMars

Sports Wrap Stanford Shows That Winning is Not Just Luck By Chuck Walker • Valley High School Sports Roundup

Health Professionals A career in nursing can be fulfilling • Helping People Make Their Way Through Occupational Therapy

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Kate Canlis of Aptos, an attorney, was a prosecutor and judge for more than 30 years before retiring earlier this year. She was the District Attorney of Santa Cruz County from 2000 to 2003. A native of Santa Cruz, Grace Robinson began her work life as a lawyer specializing in estate planning and has worked in university fundraising in the area of planned giving since 2007. The Friends of the Santa Cruz Public Libraries, Inc., is a non-profit organization whose members support the 10-branch Santa Cruz County library system through fundraising, volunteer services and advocacy. ••• Triple P-Positive Parenting Seminar Series Brook Knoll Elementary 151 Brook Knoll Drive, Scotts Valley anta Cruz County’s Positive Parenting Program (Triple P), a program of First 5 Santa Cruz County, is offering an October seminar series for parents and caregivers. On October 3, from 6 –7:30 p.m, Triple P will host a seminar on “The Power of Positive Parenting: Learn how to provide positive learning environments for children; use assertive discipline; have realistic expectations and take care of yourself.”

New Library Friends Board Members

Grace Robinson • Linda Contreras • Kate Canlis On October 10, from 6–7:30 p.m. Triple P will host a second seminar on “Raising Confident, Competent Children: Help your children learn to treat others with respect; have good communication and social skills; develop healthy self-esteem.” On October 17, from 6–7:30 p.m. the Triple P seminar will focus on “Raising Resilient Children: help your children express feelings appropriately; build a positive outlook; manage stressful life events.” All seminars to take place at Brook Knoll Elementary, 151 Brook Knoll Drive, Scotts Valley. I ••• For more information on the October series or to register contact: Cori Burt at 831-3356605 or corib@cbridges.org or register online at www.first5scc.org/calendar/parent-trainings To learn more about Triple P or to find a Triple P class or practitioner, contact Stephanie Bluford, First 5 Santa Cruz County at 831465-217 or on the web triplep.first5scc.org

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Scotts Valley Chamber News • Pages 15-18 Join Us At ‘The Emerald Isle’ – Our 2012 Scotts Valley Community Awards Gala • Calendar of Upcoming Events Generational Conflict: Millennials in the Workforce By James C. Price — Courtesy of Express Employment Professionals Free Financial Planning Clinic – Hosted by the Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce — FREE to the Public • Where did “Business With Pleasure” go? Fourth Annual QUAD Chamber Mixer – A Great Way to Expand Your Business • October Business Networking Mixer • Happy Hour Networking Event – October 13 • Welcome to Our NEW Members Calendar • Arts & Entertainment – Pages 26 & 27 Monthly Horoscope • Page 27 - Your October Horoscope - Annabel Burton, Astrologer©

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New In Town Mountain Coast Mortgage Company Moves to Plaza Featured Columnists Seniors in Action by Noreen Santaluce – Ready to Retire? Why not plan something exciting. Work in Progress by Camille Smith – Getting wet is just the first step The Book Bag by Robert Francis – Election year reading for young and old… Out & About by Josie Cowden EarthTalk® – Outdoor Lighting Levels Are Wasting Energy SPCA Featured Pet • Page 31 – Teacups for Two!

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Stanford Shows That Winning is Not Just Luck By Chuck Walker

PALO ALTO — After squeaking out a win against San Jose State 20-17 and then crushing the Duke Blue Devils with a stunning 50-13 blowout, you would think everyone would be expecting nothing less than a win, when Stanford played USC. But this was USC. As in, “# 2 in the nation USC; home of the very likely Heisman Trophy candidate, quarterback, Matt Barkley.” All the radio sports experts had their doubts. They rattled off their reasons and stats to back them up — USC’s Barkley had 38 starts, Stanford’s quarterback, Josh Nunes, a mere two this one being his 3rd. Very few predicted a win for The Cardinal, even though they wanted one. Even the pre-game marching band performance was foreboding. While Stanford’s marching band is known for its irreverence and unconventional performances, it looked like a puppy wandering into rush hour traffic when the renowned USC marching band took the field. The impeccable band faced the Stanford fans and marched forward only to stop midfield, sticking a Trojan sword into the center of the Stanford crest, and then the drum major yelling as he thrust his arms out to

his side, as if leading a charge. It was relentless. They marched forward in perfect precision with their gleaming uniforms and starlet-looking cheerleaders. It was an in-your-face performance and the game hadn’t even started yet. Okay, that was it. They had defiled sacred ground, it was time for a proverbial butt-kicking. The enraged and booing Stanford fans were just the musical prelude. But Stanford wasn’t there for revenge, USC was. After losing the last three meetings, three years in a row, USC wanted to stop the rumors that Stanford has their number. It’s Luck, they said. It’s all Luck – and he is no more! Make no mistake, it was a tough game for both sides. But The Cardinal steadily

crushed USC’s offense for a stunning and well-executed 21-14 win. Even though the Trojans drew first blood with 50 yards in just four plays resulting in a touchdown, Stanford returned the favor with six plays and 82 yards for their first touchdown. Going into halftime the Trojans scored another touchdown for a 14 to 7 lead. The second half was dominated by Stanford’s rushing and defense. The performances of Cardinal senior running back Stepfan Taylor and senior defensive end, Ben Gardner caused them to be named Pac-12 Offensive and Defensive Players of the Week. USC’s total rushing for the game was held to only 26 yards while Stanford’s rushing total was 202 yards. It’s no wonder that Taylor and Gardner earned the honors.

The Cardinal defense was so strong, they held the Trojans scoreless for the final 41 minutes of the game. In fact, they shut down the USC running game completely making the Trojans a one-dimensional passing team. But Stanford’s defense was relentless and continued to pressure and sack Barkley, the Trojan’s quarterback. This situation became painfully evident with USC’s final possession. Late in the game it was 4th down for USC with 39 yards to go for a 1st down. As one fan put it, “You know it’s over when you have to throw a Hail Mary pass for a 1st down.” The win was a big boost for Stanford as its ranking improved from 21st to 8th place, while USC fell to a humbling 9th place, from their lofty 2nd place spot. I

Valley High School Sports Roundup Football SLV Season Record: (3-1) SLV 28 — Watsonville 20 SLV Stats: 16 First Downs, Rushing yds 45-211, Passing yds 43, Comp-Att-Int 6-10-1, Fumbles-Lost 4-2, Penalties-yds 1-5 SLV Scoring: Jason Bryson 31 yd run (Ben Knudsen kick) 4:33 1st Q; Lucas Sinnott 9 yd pass from Isaac Newberry (Knudsen kick) 10:54 2nd Q; Robin Biagiotti 10 yd pass from Newberry

(Knudsen kick 2:483rd Q; Newberry 1 yd run (Knudsen kick) 6:59 4th Q Edison Senior (Stockton) 27 – SLV 12 SLV 59 – Hillsdale 8 SLV 30 – Alvarez 13 ••• Scotts Valley Season Record: (1-2) Le Grand 14 – Scotts Valley 6 San Angelo (TX) 40 – Scotts Valley 7 Scotts Valley 31 – Evergreen 21 “Scoreboard” > 7 www.tpgonlinedaily.com Scotts Valley Times / October 2012 / 5

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1) Businesses in the San Lorenzo Valley 2) Businesses in Scotts Valley 3) The Visitor Industry throughout District 5 Here are their answers: 1) Improving the economic climate for Businesses in the San Lorenzo Valley Bruce McPherson — To improve businesses in the San Lorenzo Valley we need to build on what works for us. Tourism, built around the magnificent state parks that surround us, is the key. Each of the SLV communities has something special as a foundation: Felton, with Henry Cowell Redwoods and Roaring Camp Bruce McPherson Railroads; Ben Lomond, with its “swimming hole” that needs to be revived; a “renewed” Brookdale Lodge, and Boulder Creek being the entrance to Big Basin, California’s first state park. These all are examples of how “jobs and the environment work together.” We have long-discussed and viable town plans that can be the basis of upgrading our communities, such as a new library in Felton. We should revisit them. To make all this work, Santa Cruz County needs to make a commitment to improving our roads in SLV. Eric Hammer — As President of the Boulder Creek Business Association, I have been working to re-create the historic scenic corridor. I have been working to foster the relationship with Felton Business Association and the San Lorenzo Valley Chamber, and reaching out to Scotts Valley

Chamber to try to work more collaboratively to promote business and tourism opportunities in this area. Specifically, I will work to promote the parks in Big Basin, Henry Cowell, Roaring Camp and Castle Rock to ensure that we are fully taking advantage of the ecotourism opportunities in this area. I think that a high quality strategic marketing plan would be the first step. Improving infrastructure and roads would impact the businesses in the San Lorenzo Valley greatly, and this is one of my three main priorities as County Supervisor. Easier and safer access to the valley would draw more business and more tourism dollars. 2) Improving the economic climate for Businesses in Scotts Valley Eric Hammer — Scotts Valley is the gateway to the pristine parks that I mentioned above — it is the place to stay and shop when visiting the parks in the 5th District. We need to be looking at Scotts Valley and the San Lorenzo Valley as one interrelated area, with all the chambers and busiEric Hammer nesses working together. I would like to see us promote tourism collaboratively to best serve the region. I will work to entice and offer incentives to new and innovative businesses to open up shop in Scotts Valley and throughout the Fifth District. A great example of this is the growing art community in Scotts Valley - I would like to see us promote and expand upon the incredible artisan work that is currently happening in this area. Bruce McPherson – Scotts Valley, with its more convenient access to Silicon Valley,

has the potential to increase its involvement with the high tech industry. There are many people who live in the other SV Silicon Valley — would prefer living in “our SV.” They have been here before, they can be here again in “our SV plant.” This will take a coordinated, dedicated effort to bring back high tech to Scotts Valley, but we can do it. There are good examples of how Scotts Valley has made it into the “clean industry:” Zero Motorcycles and Easton Bell Sports on Scotts Valley Drive. The Hilton Hotel has rejuvenated the tourism industry in Scott Valley, where visitors are between the “redwoods and the sea.” Let’s build on these and other companies who have that same vision for the future of making Scotts Valley an economic and environmentally friendly place to do business, and employ the people in our neighborhoods. 3) Improving the economic climate for the Visitor Industry throughout District 5 Bruce McPherson — The visitor industry, with its attractions that include our state parks, Roaring Camp Railroads, area world class golf courses, respected higher education institutions, high class wineries, environment-friendly business, and more, is the “rock” to a brighter economic future in the 5th District. We need to make a concentrated effort to coordinate our goals on a path toward economic resurgence, vitality and sustainability. To make this become a reality, we need to upgrade our transportation network, rededicate ourselves to improving our public education system, and give residents comfort that the outstanding public safety services we applaud from our police, fire and “first-responder” services will be continued. “Candidates” > 7

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“4-H” from pg 1 Youth gain these skills through participation in a variety of projects. There is a focus on leadership, communication skills, community service and citizenship. I ••• For more information about 4-H, visit their website at www.scottsvalley4h.org or send an e-mail to 4hscottsvalley@gmail.com Julie Reno, age 15, is Press Reporter for Scotts Valley 4-H, and is currently in 10th grade at Scotts Valley High School. She has been a 4-H member for three years, and hopes to someday work professionally in writing or illustration. ••• Cover Picture: Galina Lee Cantey (age 14) with her 4-H pet Nigerian Dwarf Goat, Samuel.

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Jennifer Anker (age 12) with her “Itty Bitty Bantam” display board at County Presentation Day 2012.

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pARTy in the Library a Big Success V isitors to the “Friends of the Scotts Valley Library” fundraiser had a sweet time as they had the opportunity to enjoy fine chocolates, sip champagne and take home incredible artwork from local artists. The “pARTy in the Library” reaped the library over $10,000 from the 220 attendees at the event. The proceeds will be used to fund the new Scotts Valley library patio, now in progress.

Elizabeth Walch, President of the Friends of the Library and chair Sylvia Lee. Elizabeth is stepping down from her position as President in October.

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Girls Golf Aptos 182 – Scotts Valley 189 (DeLaveaga GC — Par 23) Medalist: Jelena Cheylam (SV) 29 SV Scoring: Jemina Cheylam 32, Tessa Cados 35, Mariana Pena 45, Erica Tolalo 48

Girls Tennis Scotts Valley Season Record: (SCCAL 2-1) Scotts Valley 7 – Harbor 0 SV Scoring – Singles: Desi Rakela (SV) def. Rachel Handlew 6-3, 6-0: Zoe Pelletier (SV) def. Sarah Smith 6-1, 6-0; Serena Strehlke (SV) def. Michelle Chamber 6-0, 6-

“Candidates” from pg 6 We have witnessed in the past how we come together in a “time of crisis,” such as flood, fire or earthquake. Let’s coordinate our efforts today so there is a better life for all of us tomorrow. Eric Hammer — As I stated above, one of my priorities in this campaign focuses on improving infrastructure and roads, which not only impacts our economy through tourism dollars, but has become a public safety issue as well. This will greatly improve the visitor experience throughout the Fifth District.

The Friends of the Scotts Valley library would like to thank the many community participants that made all of this possible: Our sponsor Modern Woodmen Fraternal Financial Leo’s U-Save Liquors for their donations and perfect wine selection Business With Pleasure for your quality work and responsiveness Councilmembers, librarians and ‘Friends of the Scotts Valley’ volunteers D o n n e l l e y Chocolates, Lulas Chocolates, Xocai Antioxidant Chocolates and Chocolate Visions Local businesses Annie Glass, Lundberg Studios, Scarborough Gardens, Ivy’s Porch, Trader Joes, Mike Keogh and Legend Theatrical Sebastian Smith, for creating the event artwork

There are so many generous local artists, many of whom you can visit at Open Studios this month include: Mary Altier • James Aschbacher • Karen Asherah • Karen Bacica • Barbara Bailey-Porter • Dick Bennett • Judy Bingman • Carol Bowie • Susan Caffarelli Burke • Caren Camblin • Susan Cartwright • Bonni Carver • Mel Cole • Lois Cole • Ronald Craig • Andrea DanaMcCullough • Michele Deblock • Mary Dettle • George Dymesich • Myra Eastman • David Fleming • Carolyn Fitz • Beth Gripenstraw • Jim & Connie Grant • William Greene • Susan Hancey • Michele Hausman • Dee Hooker • Robert Irwin • Lynn Jaye • Janice King • Ruth Korch • Marilyn Kuksht • Shirley Lehner-Rhodes • Dane Lobb • Lundberg Studios • Martha McNulty • Richard Merrill • Rhonda Mills • Chris Miroyan • Judy

0; Nichole LaPorte (SV) won SV Scoring — Doubles: Marielle Fesmire & Suzi Jacobs (SV) def. Cassidy Meehan & Phoebe Alott 6-3, 6-2; Hannah Spieller & Maddie Darbonne (SV) won 6-0, 6-2; Caroline Gjerstad & Christina Robinson (SV) def. Lelani Meehan & Erin Guraber 6-0, 6-0 Aptos 4 – Scotts Valley 3 SV Scoring — Doubles: Marielle Fesmire & Suzi Jacobs (SV) def. Suzi Calcagno & Allison Hoffman 6-4, 5-7, 6-3; Audrey Berg & Maddie Darbonne (SV) def. Jamie Ferrel & Lizzy Hahn 6-1, 6-1; Hannah Spieller & Christina Robinson (SV) def. Eila Arneich & Maddie Miller 6-4, 3-6, 1-0

Scotts Valley Season Record: (4-5, SCCAL 2-4) Scotts Valley def. Santa Cruz (27-25, 25-22, 19-25, 27-25) SV Scoring: Lexi Stevens 43 assists, Maggie Witzig 18 kills, 4 aces; Mikayla fish 16 kills; Allison Twisselman 27 digs Scotts Valley def. Fremont (25-9, 25-20, 25-19) SV Scoring: Maggie Witzig 8 kills, Amber Bothman 6 kills, Caitlyn Tellemeier 3 aces Aptos def. Scotts Valley (23-25, 25-13, 25-4, 25-13) SV Scoring: Maggie Witzig 8 kills, 2 aces; Allison Twisselman 22 digs, Seryna

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Volunteers Bobbie Saunders, Sherri Morano and Judy Lefler prepare for the event. Mountain • Pat Michaud-Towery • Anna Oneglia • June Pace • Ed Penniman • Valri Peyser • Ruth Poe • Jim Potterton • Melinda Rambo • Diane Rejman • Carol Riddle • Wayne Robbins • Cher Roberts • Robin Russell • Will Sandford • Christy Saunders • Stephanie Schriver • Kathrina Short • Ken Simpkins • David Smith • Vanessa Stafford • Jean Thomas • Shelly Trabucco • Sylvia Valentine • Jannea Varni • Merri Wurtz • April Zilber I

Tapuloa 6 kills Santa Cruz def. SLV (25-16,25-10, 28-26) Girls Water Polo Scotts Valley Season Record: (MBL-P 3-3) Scotts Valley 10 – Harbor 4 SV Scoring: Meredith Barton 4 goals, 2 steals; Savannah Wohlstatter 3 goals; Grace Ransler 2 goals, 2 steals; Jenna Koopman 1 goal, 1 steal; Kiara Jacobsen 1 assist, Hannah Freeman 13 saves, 2 steals SLV Season Record: (MBL-G 5-1) SLV 11 – Santa Catalina 10 SLV Scoring: Cami Kellogg 6 goals, Marissa Petras 3 goals, Hayley Smith 2 goals, Brooke Fultz 12 saves I

I will support measures to promote and increase tourism in this region. I also believe that protecting our incredible environment in this District is a priority, and a huge attraction for tourism. We make money off of our amazing natural resource, and we must protect it so that we can maintain it. As a self-employed business owner in this Valley, I understand the struggles of the business community. And as a builder, I understand the struggles that the trades undergo in their efforts to be compliant. I will work to make this more efficient and user-friendly. I www.tpgonlinedaily.com Scotts Valley Times / October 2012 / 7

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Local Artists Invite You Inside Their Art 2012 Open Studios Art Tour • Presented by the Cultural Council of Santa Cruz County

ach year during the first three weekends in October, over 300 Santa Cruz County artists open their studios to the public for demonstrations of the artistic process, displays of high-quality art, and opportunities for visitors to purchase art directly from the source. This self-guided tour is an annual favorite that has something for everyone: From multi-stop work studios like the Tannery Arts Center to

unique, individual workspaces scattered throughout the county; in media as varied as jewelry and ceramics to photography and painting; and stops spanning the county from Watsonville to Bonny Doon and everywhere in-between. ••• tudios are divided between North and South County (located north and south of the Santa Cruz Yacht Harbor). October 6

& 7 features South County artists, October 13 & 14 features North County Artists, and October 20 & 21 is an Encore Weekend that features select artists in both North and South County. Each day, studios are open from 11am – 5pm. A preview exhibit will open on September 29 and run through October 21 at the Santa Cruz Art League (526 Broadway in Santa Cruz, Wed through Fri

11am – 5pm and Sat & Sun 10am – 5pm.) A public opening reception will be held on Sunday, September 30 from 3 – 6pm. Proceeds from Open Studios support the Cultural Council’s arts and arts education programs. The $20 Open Studios Arts Guide/Calendar available now at outlets throughout the Bay Area, is your admission to the Tour and includes a detailed map that provides directions to each studio. The $4.99 mobile APP, new this year, is a portable version for art lovers to map their own tour; find new artists based on location, medium, and other criteria; and revisit their favorite stops. Visit www.openstudiosarttour.org for more information and a list of where the Guide/Calendar is sold. The Open Studios Art Tour in its 27th year, features more than 300 of Santa Cruz County’s premier visual artists open their studios to the public throughout Santa Cruz County, from the redwoods to the sea. South County October 6 & 7 — North County October 13 & 14 — Encore weekend October 20 & 21 I ••• How The Open Studios Art Tour Works: he $20 Artist Guide/15-Month Calendar serves as admission and tour guide for all three weekends of the event. The $4.99 OS App serves the same purpose in a mobile format. Calendar sales benefit the Cultural Council’s arts and arts education programs and can be purchased at 40 locations in Santa Cruz, Santa Clara, San Mateo, Monterey counties (see enclosure for full listing), and via the Council’s website www.ccscc.org. Get the Guide/Calendar or App, plan your adventure, and go! Get the OS App on iTunes or Google Play for $4.99 “Sneak Peek” – Open Studios Art Tour album featuring a calendar image from each artist, can be viewed on our Facebook page The Cultural Council will hold a drawing in November for one winner who will be randomly drawn from Visitors’ Survey respondents to win $200 in OS Bucks, which can be used like cash with any Open Studios artist. For more than 33 years, the Cultural Council of Santa Cruz County has been leading and advancing the arts by providing funding, advocacy, and support to artists and arts organizations. Visit our website: www.ccscc.org.

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A career in nursing can be fulfilling I

f you are searching for a career that offers many opportunities, take a close look at the nursing profession. Nursing is projected to grow faster than average for all occupations through 2020, as reported in the 2012 Occupational Outlook Handbook, from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). The BLS attributes this expansion to technological advances and greater awareness of preventive care, in addition to the rising health care demands of the aging baby boomer population. A degree in nursing offers more options than you may think. Wendi Jakubiak, registered nurse and program administrator for Academic Affairs at Brown Mackie College - Oklahoma City, offers insight into the professional options available. Jakubiak worked as a nurse for 25 years before becoming a certified nurse educator. “I have watched changes happen over the years. Nurses are more involved than taking vital signs, giving medications and bathing patients. A more team-oriented approach has evolved in hospitals,” says Jakubiak. “Nurses don’t simply follow doctors’ orders. Critical thinking skills are required. Their patient loads are bigger, and patients are more complicated now.

Idiosyncrasies occur in the care of individual patients because of varied medical histories. All members of the medical team rely on one another. “Nurses must be able to work through problems that don’t have a recipe solution,” Jakubiak adds. “If a life-threatening problem occurs, the nurse must take action within their scope of practice to save a patient. Nurses must have the abil-

ity to think on their feet and assure patient safety.” Nurses often go the extra mile to help their patients. Many people, especially the elderly, are reluctant to take a medicine prescribed by a doctor other than their regular doctor. “I often call a patient’s regular doctor to explain this type of obstruction to the patient’s current health care needs,” Jakubiak says. “Usually a word from that

trusted source will help the patient comply. “ There are a lot of things a nurse can do other than work at a hospital,” Jakubiak says. “Not all aspects of nursing require physical, hands-on care.” One employment option, which appeals to those who don’t necessarily want to touch every patient physically, is to become a care manager or care coordinator. This position involves managing outpatient care to make sure needs are met and health is maintained when a patient leaves a medical facility. The home health care coordinator’s job is broadly based on patient education. Good health assessment skills and good nursing skills are necessary elements of care. These skills, plus teaching skills, help keep the patient as independent as possible. The care coordinator’s position at an insurance company is similar to one employed by a hospital. “They work with an eye toward keeping treatment aspects in line with guidelines,” says Jakubiak. “A knowledge base is essential to perform the job. One must be able to be a manager, have a broad understanding of the body and a scientific background.” “Nursing” > 10

Helping People Make Their Way Through Occupational Therapy

ccupational therapy is often a misunderstood profession in the health care industry. It is not about getting people in the right jobs, as the word “occupational” suggests, but rather helping patients develop, recover and improve the skills needed for working and daily living. Occupational therapists work with a variety of patients, from newborns to seniors. Besides including a range of therapies to address medical conditions, the profession offers different types of work settings. Occupational therapists (OTs) and occupational therapy assistants (OTAs) may work in schools, hospitals, rehabilitation clinics, nursing homes, private practice and home care. The types of specific therapy provided include sports medicine or hand therapy; for example, teaching a patient who has limited control

over his or her hands to learn how to type. Another therapy includes social and coping skills training for patients with mental health conditions. “If someone knew that they wanted a career where they could change their work environment to keep themselves engaged, then working in occupational therapy is a good choice,” says Thomas Laster, program director for the Occupational Therapy Assistant program at South University, West Palm Beach campus. “I have met OTAs who go to work every day in elementary schools helping kids, or OTs who fly around the world working with businesses to improve the safety of the working conditions for their employees who perform repetitive tasks, such as on the assembly line.” In 2010 there were 137,300 people working as occupational therapists or

occupational therapy assistants, and that figure is expected to grow 33 percent and 43 percent by 2020, respectively, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Generally, occupational therapists have a master’s

degree, but more are earning professional doctorates, and OTAs have associate, or two-year, degrees. “Therapy” > 11

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Championing Arts Education in Public Schools Cultural Council of Santa Cruz County and California Alliance for Arts Education launch Local Advocacy Network

o ensure that the future of intelligent, creative thought would be intact for generations to come, the Cultural

Council of Santa Cruz County is igniting support for arts education in schools through a Local Advocacy Network

(LAN). “What if every song you will hear had already been written? Every film, already shot? Every invention, created? And every leader, already born? What would be left for the next generation? The goal of the LAN is to make sure that children learn critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and creativity so that they can live to their full potential.” – Sarah Brothers, Arts Education Coordinator at the Cultural Council. Due to budget cuts, many school districts have moved to eliminate or drastically limit teaching visual and performing arts. For this reason, the California Alliance for Arts Education (CAAE) has begun to build a statewide network of local advocacy coalitions. These local alliances proactively respond to local and statewide arts education issues. At a local level, the Cultural Council will launch the LAN on September 20, which will initially begin as a gathering of parents, teachers, business leaders, arts organizations and elected officials to build support for arts education as an essential component of a quality education. Neil Coonerty, Michael Watkins, and Ann Morhauser are cohosting the event, and Mary McLaughlin, Arts Coordinator for the Santa Cruz County Office of Education, will present a report on the status of arts education in the county. Although the Cultural Council effectively brings arts edu-

cation to 10,000 students each year, there are still many children and youth in our community who do not receive a well-balanced education that includes arts instruction. According to the CAAE, only 11% of public schools in California are meeting state goals for arts instruction. “In Santa Cruz, so many of us recognize the importance of including the arts in a well-rounded education. By forming this Local Advocacy Network, we add our voice to the rising chorus around the state to make sure that our message is clearly heard by school boards and legislators throughout California.” — Sonia Deetz, Arts Education Manager at the Cultural Council. I ••• If you are interested in becoming involved in this cause, please contact Sarah Brothers, Arts Education Coordinator, at sarah@ccscc.org or (831) 475-9600 x18. Visit the Cultural Council of Santa Cruz County website: www.ccscc.org.

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level baccalaureate nursing programs increased 5.1 percent in 2011. “I literally run into people who remember me taking care of them 20 years ago. They often stop me to say, ‘Thank you,’” Jakubiak says. “The profession can be what you make it. We have the ability as nurses to show compassion and caring - on top of all the technological stuff - to impact someone’s life when they are most vulnerable. This opportunity is a huge gift to make a positive impact.” I ARA Content

Education is another option for those with a nursing degree. A shortage of nurses, widely reported since 1998, has abated somewhat, due to a large number of nurses delaying retirement in a down economy, according to a recent report by Bloomberg. As the economy improves, another shortage of nurses is anticipated. According to the American Association of Colleges of Nursing, enrollment in entry10 / October 2012 / Scotts Valley Times www.tpgonlinedaily.com

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Monte Foundation Leading the Way 18th Annual Fireworks Extravaganza In Memory of Family Patriarch Seacliff State Beach Friday October 5 • 5-10 p.m.

he Monte Foundation Fireworks Extravaganza turns 18 this year, and with the loss of a loved one, the Monte’s are turning back the clock on the annual event. “We’re returning to our roots, bringing families together to have good food, a good time and where the Fireworks Extravaganza is the main show,” said Marc Monte, president of the Monte Foundation. Monte is dedicating this year’s event to his late father, Rudolph (Rudy) Monte who passed away this past March. “He was a hardworking man who started Deluxe Foods. The success of that business allowed the family to eventually establish

the Monte Foundation. It was a coming together of two generations to make a difference in our community. He taught me that you don’t get something for nothing and that is why we structured the Extravaganza the way we did; in order to earn money for your school or organization, it takes commitment and work. “My father was born into a farming family, poor, proud, very simple. That simple beginning made him a hard worker, motivated to succeed, a serious man, and someone who saw things as black and white, right and wrong, there was no middle ground with Dad. My father never took a handout from anyone, and he truly

2012 Monte Foundation 18th Annual Fireworks Extravaganza $10,000 in Raffle Scholarship Prizes Four $2,500 Scholarships for any qualified college, university or private school will be given away! Winners can use or give the scholarship to any student. Need not be present to win!

Raffle Drawing at 8:45 – Fireworks Extravaganza 9:15 Come to the biggest, best beach party on the Central Coast! Friday, October 5 at Seacliff State Beach: 5 - 10 p.m. One admission and one raffle chance is just $10. Children 5 and under are free! The only place you can see (legal) fireworks over Aptos in Santa Cruz County occurs at Seacliff Beach on Friday, October 5 at 9:15 p.m. But don’t think that the fun begins only after dark; be there starting at 5 p.m. for the fun, food and live DJ party music by Showbiz from the KDON morning madness show. Gates open at 5 p.m. Come, grab dinner at the beach or bring your own. Pick your favorite spot and relax for the exciting fireworks extravaganza by Zambelli. Free Parking & Free shuttle from Cabrillo College and Liftline will be available

“Therapy” from pg 9 The primary role of the OT is to evaluate and treat patients. After the evaluation is complete and a treatment plan is created, the OTA assists with implementation of the treatment plan under the supervision of the therapist. “There are several points of entry,” says Laster. “People interested in the profession can earn a degree to become an OTA and be working in the field within two years. For individuals who have a degree in another field, they can earn a degree becoming an OTA or attain an advanced degree, such as a master’s or a doctorate.”

While occupational therapy encompasses work and life skills, things like holding a phone or preparing a meal are abilities that are easy to take for granted. Occupational therapy plays an important role in helping many people improve the quality of their lives by helping them to develop, recover and improve all of the skills needed for working and daily living. The occupational therapy assistant program has applied for accreditation and has been granted Developing Program Status by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA). Once accreditation of

earned every penny he made. He truly considered himself a grunt (what infantrymen are called in the army), a grocer, finally a small business owner, never a President or a CEO. He remained true to that simple heritage his whole life no matter how successful he became. Humble is an understatement when I think of Dad. “When I started at Deluxe, I started at the bottom. If I wanted to own Rudolph Monte (left) and Marc Monte Deluxe someday, I needed to groups to earn money to support their learn the business from the bottom up and sports, educational curriculum, and now it graduate from college. Dad would say, ‘No is offering four $2,500 scholarships. more uneducated grocers in our family!’ “When I proposed a new direction, “Monte” > 21 that the family start giving back to the community through a foundation and the Fireworks Extravaganza, he surprised me in that he agreed.” The Monte Foundation made history with the firstever countywide school fundraiser in October of 1996. Monte continued, “Dad always enjoyed getting together with family and friends for good food and a good time. It is my father’s legacy that we emphasize the quality of the food served, provide great music, and end the evening with the spectacular sight and excitement of fireworks over Monterey Bay.” Each year the Monte Foundation provides the opportunity for public, private and charter schools as well as youth

the program has been obtained, its graduates will be eligible to sit for the national certification examination for the occupational therapy assistant administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). After successful completion of this exam, the individual will be a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA). State licenses are usually based on the results of the NBCOT Certification Examination. See suprograms.info for program duration, tuition, fees, and other costs, median debt, federal salary data, alumni success, and other important info. I ARA Content www.tpgonlinedaily.com Scotts Valley Times / October 2012 / 11

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California Propositions Proposition 30 Sales and Income Tax Increase If approved: Raises California’s sales tax to 7.5 percent from 7.25 percent, a 3.45 percent increase over current law for four years. Creates three new high-income tax brackets for taxpayers with taxable incomes exceeding $250,000, $300,000, and $500,000 for seven years. Imposes a 10.3 percent tax rate on taxable income over $250,000 but less than $300,000—an increase of 9.71 percent. The 10.3 percent income tax rate is currently for taxpayers with over $1,000,000 in taxable income. Imposes an 11.3 percent tax rate on taxable income over $350,000 but less than $500,000—an increase of 17.7 percent. Imposes a 12.3 percent tax rate on taxable income over $500,000—an increase of 24.39 percent. Proposition 31 Two-Year State Budget Cycle If approved: Establishes a two-year state budget cycle. Prohibits the California State Legislature from “creating expenditures of more than $25 million unless offsetting revenues or spending cuts are identified.” Permits the Governor of California to cut the budget unilaterally during declared fiscal emergencies if the state legislature fails to act. Requires performance reviews of all state programs. Requires performance goals in state and local budgets. Requires publication of all bills at least three days prior to legislative vote. Gives counties the power to alter state statutes or regulations related to spending unless the state legislature or a state agency vetoes changes within 60 days.

Proposition 32 The “Paycheck Protection” Initiative If approved: Bans both corporate and union contributions to state and local candidates Bans contributions by government contractors to the politicians who control contracts awarded to them Bans automatic deductions by corporations, unions, and government of employees’ wages to be used for politics Proposition 33 Automobile Insurance Loyalty Discounts If approved: Allows insurers to offer discounts to new customers who can prove they were continuously covered by any licensed auto insurance company over the previous five years. These discounts are known as “persistency discounts” or “loyalty discounts” and under current California law, insurance companies can only offer them to existing customers. Proposition 34 Repeal the Death Penalty Initiative If approved: Repeals the death penalty and changes sentences of the 725 people currently on death row to “life in prison without the possibility of parole.” The death penalty in California was reinstated via Proposition 7 in 1978 with just 13 inmates having been executed since that year. Proposition 35 Ban on Human Trafficking and Sex Slavery If approved: Increases prison terms for human traffickers. Requires convicted sex traffickers to register as sex offenders. Require all registered sex offenders to

disclose their Internet accounts. Requires criminal fines from convicted human traffickers to pay for services to help victims. Mandates law enforcement training on human trafficking. Proposition 36 Changes in the “Three Strikes” Law If approved: Revises the three strikes law to impose life sentence only when the new felony conviction is “serious or violent.” Authorizes re-sentencing for offenders currently serving life sentences if their third strike conviction was not serious or violent and if the judge determines that the re-sentence does not pose unreasonable risk to public safety. Continues to impose a life sentence penalty if the third strike conviction was for “certain non-serious, non-violent sex or drug offenses or involved firearm possession.” Maintains the life sentence penalty for felons with “non-serious, non-violent third strike if prior convictions were for rape, murder, or child molestation.” If Proposition 36 is approved by voters, approximately 3,000 convicted felons who are currently serving life terms under the Three Strikes law, whose third strike conviction was for a nonviolent crime, will be able to petition the court for a new, reduced, sentence. Proposition 37 Mandatory Labeling of Genetically Engineered Food If approved: Requires labeling on raw or processed food offered for sale to consumers if the food is made from plants or animals with genetic changes.

Prohibits labeling or advertising such food as “natural.” Proposition 38 State Income Tax Increase to fund K-12 schools, repay state debt and fund Early Childhood Education Programs If approved: Increases personal income tax rates for twelve years on annual earnings over $7,316 using sliding scale from .4% for lowest individual earners to 2.2% for individuals earning over $2.5 million. During first four years, allocates 60% of revenues to K–12 schools, 30% to repaying state debt, and 10% to early childhood programs. Thereafter, allocates 85% of revenues to K–12 schools, 15% to early childhood programs. Estimates of the revenue increases vary from $10 billion to $11 billion per fiscal year. Proposition 39 Income Tax Increase for Multistate Businesses If approved: Requires multistate businesses to calculate their California income tax liability based on the percentage of their sales in California. Repeals an existing law that gives multistate businesses an option to choose a tax liability formula that provides favorable tax treatment for businesses with property and payroll outside California. Dedicates $550 million annually for five years from the initiative’s anticipated increase in revenue in order to fund projects that “create energy efficiency and clean energy jobs” in California. Proposition 40 Referendum on the State Senate Redistricting Plan If approved: Retains currently revised State Senate Districts. I

24th Annual Free Pacific Rim Film Festival Takes Place Oct. 19-24

he Pacific Rim Film Festival announces its 24th season of bringing outstanding films from around the world to our community — free of charge, with the exception of a special benefit the last evening of the festival. For its 2012 season, PRFF is presented once again by Ow Family Properties, with support from UCSC and funded in part by a grant from the Cultural Council of Santa Cruz County. The six-day event features 20 films screened at a record five locations this year: the Del Mar Theatre, Rio Theatre and Watsonville Center, Cabrillo College, as well as the Riverfront Stadium Twin and the Crocker Theatre/Aptos

Campus, Cabrillo College. The festival opens on Friday, Oct. 19, at the Del Mar Theatre, with two special and very different films. In Noodle, a heartwarming feature from Israel, a widow tries to reunite a young Mandarin boy with his mother. And The Topp Twins is a wildly funny yet insightful documentary about two New Zealand women who describe themselves as “the world’s only comedic, singing, yodeling, lesbian twin sisters.” As always, every PRFF screening is free except the closing night benefit. This year ’s benefit event takes place on Wednesday, Oct. 24, at the Rio Theatre and includes a screening

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of Mariachi Gringo. Directed by Tom Gustafson and featuring Grammy Award Nominee Lila Downs, this sweet comedy is centered around an extremely unlikely mariachi player: a Kansas gringo named Ed, who follows his heart to Guadalajara. Mariachi California de Javier Vargas will also perform live as part of this benefit event. This year’s documentaries, dramas and comedic films originate from Burma, Cambodia, Vietnam, Mexico, Israel, Indonesia, Japan, China, Mexico, the Philippines, New Zealand, Korea, Papua New Guinea and the U.S. Selected screenings include discus-

sions and Q&A sessions with filmmakers such as local directors Marc Smolowitz (Power of Two), Gustavo Vasquez (Playing with Fire) and Sasha Friedlander (Where Heaven Meets Hell). Originally inspired by the Hawaii International Film Festival, the first Pacific Rim Film Festival was held in 1988 at the Del Mar Theatre. The films chosen reflect the festival’s theme, “When Strangers Meet,” embodying PRFF’s dedication to promoting cross-cultural communication and understanding. I ••• For more information, visit the festival web site: www.pacrimfilmfestival.org

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Santa Cruz Oil Painters Showcase California Parks ‘Painting Our Parks’ exhibit presented by the Santa Cruz County Bank arts collaborative On Display through January 18, 2013

t a time when California’s State Park System has weathered the possible closure of 70 State Parks in

Coraly Hanson • “Cypress Serenity”

response to state budget cuts, painters are well aware of the importance of the inspiration and retreat that these parks provide. Santa Cruz County Bank’s fall exhibit, Painting our Parks, celebrates County, State and National Parks through the works of 14 local artists, all members of Santa Cruz Oil Painters, who have captured the magic and beauty of our State parks on their canvases. Curated by Joan Blackmer, Painting our Parks features over 100 plein air paintings of County, State and National Parks in California, from the quiet beauty of the pond at Quail Hollow, the grandeur of the rocky coast at Garrapata, to the majestic cliffs of Yosemite. Paintings are on display in all five Santa Cruz County Bank banking offices throughout the County. All 14 participating artists are members of Santa Cruz Oil Painters: Skip Andreae, Lorraine Catania, Marnie Dufau, Suzanne Elliott, Mary Garon, Coraly Hanson, Michele Hausman,

Richard Klevins, Karin Leonard, Judy Miller, Linda Mitchell, Karen Scarborough, Jean Thomas and Frances Travers. A reception will be held on September 27, 2012 from 5:30-7pm at Santa Cruz County Bank, 720 Front St., Santa Cruz. Artists will donate 20 perLorraine cent of art sales to the Friends of Santa Cruz County State Parks. I ••• Exhibit Locations: Aptos – 7775 Soquel Drive • Capitola – 819 Bay Avenue • Santa Cruz – 720 Front Street • Scotts Valley – 4604 Scotts Valley Drive • Watsonville – 595 Auto Center Drive Exhibit Viewing Hours: Monday through

Catania • Point Lobos State Park

Thursday 9am – 5pm, Friday 9am – 6pm excluding Holidays. The Santa Cruz County Bank Arts Collaborative is an outreach effort to promote professional artists and art education by providing exhibiting artists with promotional assistance and by mounting public exhibitions in its banking offices throughout the county.

Twenty-ninth Annual Oktoberfest Set for October 7 Family-friendly event raises funds for local hospice programs

riends of Hospice (FOH) presents its 29th Annual Oktoberfest, a benefit for Hospice of Santa Cruz County (HSCC). Come and join the fun while supporting a worthy cause on Sunday, October 7 from 12 noon to 4 p.m. at the Santa Cruz Elks Lodge. There’s something for everyone at Oktoberfest: food, music, a variety of auctions and other items for sale, and a drawing for cash prizes. Silent and live auctions include vacations and weekend get-aways to San Francisco, Hawaii, Lake Tahoe and Mexico; fine wines from local wineries; original artwork by local artisans; tickets to sports events and area shows; and gift certificates to the area’s best restaurants, stores and beauty salons. Search for gently used treasures, including vintage and repurposed items, in the always-popular Cash & Carry section, which will also include a special array of holiday items. There is also a large garden selection of flowering plants and ornamentals. This is a wonderful opportunity to shop for gifts for birthdays, anniversaries and the holidays.

The Silent Auctions run from noon until 3 p.m. The Live Auction begins at 3:30 p.m. The cash drawing takes place after 3:30 p.m., and one need not be present to win. A traditional Oktoberfest lunch is available for purchase from 12 to 2:30 p.m. Admission is free. All proceeds support programs of Hospice of Santa Cruz County, the county’s only non-profit hospice service. HSCC has been serving the community for over 30 years. It provides compassionate medical, emotional and spiritual care to patients and families, as well as grief counseling for family members, caregivers and community members who experience the loss of a loved one. Although HSCC receives funding from Medicare and most private insurances to cover the cost of its core programs, the organization relies on foundation and community support to provide the $1 million required each year to cover the costs of grief support services for children and adults, along with hospice care for uninsured patients, end-of-life education, and the We Honor Veterans program. I •••

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Friends of Hospice of Santa Cruz County is an all-volunteer group that has served the community since 1984. Each year, FOH raises approximately $125,000. To date, the Friends

have raised more than $2 million to ensure that the services of Hospice of Santa Cruz County are available to all county residents. All community members are welcome to join FOH.

Join Us At ‘The Emerald Isle’ Our 2012 Scotts Valley Community Awards Gala November 3, 6 pm — At Our Local Castle — Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

he Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce invites all the Lords and Ladies of the Scotts Valley Kingdom to join us in Celebrating our 55th “Emerald” Anniversary. We will Celebrate our Community by honoring our 2012 Royalty at the annual Scotts Valley Community Awards Gala, November 3, 6 pm, held in our local Castle — the Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley. This will be a gala evening with delicious hors d’oeuvres, both live and silent auctions, entertaining Awardee presentations, and a royal evening of dancing in the Castle. We had a lot of fun last year with our new Dance Gala theme, so be sure to come join in the fun as we honor our 2012 Royalty, not only with beautiful presentations, but with a great dance party featuring a live band – The Joint Chiefs Band. Be sure to wear your dancing shoes. We are Proud to announce our 2012 Royalty for this Gala Event and encourage you to come out to Honor them and all that they have done for our Community: Woman of the Year Jackie Maurer Man of the Year Konrad Baumert Sharemi Ullestad Memorial Youth of the Year Melissa McGee Business of the Year Zero Motorcycles

Announcing our 2012 Royalty of the Year Woman of the Year — Jackie Maurer

Sharemi Ullestad Memorial Youth of the Year — Melissa McGee

Organization of the Year — Save Our Schools Scotts Valley (Championed by Derek Timm & Farah Theissen) Beautification Project of the Year — Scotts Valley Artisans Outstanding Community Service — Alvin Scarborough (Presented as an honorarium posthumously for His Lifetime of Service) are $75 each. Tickets are available through the Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce at 438-1010 or info@scottsvalleychamber.com. Invite your friends and neighbors as we Celebrate our Community together — Regal Party style! Grab your royal scepters, regal finery and, of course, your dancing shoes and come enjoy the evening. Our Host, the Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley, has graciously set aside a block of rooms for our Community Awards Gala attendees with a very special rate for those not wanting to drive home afterwards. You can dance till the band plays their last note and then spend a royal night in our local Castle. Make your reservations for your overnight stay directly with the Hilton and inform them you are with the Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce. Gather your Friends and make your reservations soon. Don’t miss this Regal Dance Party as we celebrate our Chamber’s 55th Anniversary and our Scotts Valley Community together at the “Emerald Isle” on November 3.

Make your Community Awards Gala Reservations by Oct 26th

• QUAD Chamber Mixer 5:30 – 7:30 pm With Los Gatos, Campbell & Saratoga Chambers of Commerce West Valley College, 14000 Fruitvale Ave, Saratoga, 95070

• Scotts Valley Chamber Happy Hour Networking 5:30 - 7 pm Jia Tella’s Next Door, 18-D Victor Square, Scotts Valley

Business of the Year — Zero Motorcycles

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Man of the Year –— Konrad Baumert

Organization of the Year Save Our Schools Scotts Valley (Championed by Derek Timm & Farah Theissen) Beautification Project of the Year Scotts Valley Artisans Outstanding Community Service Alvin Scarborough (Presented as an honorarium posthumously for His Lifetime of Service) onations for our auction are greatly appreciated as this serves as a major fundraiser for the Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce. Be a part of this great fundraiser and donate items from your business to add to the evening’s bidding competition. Donation forms can be found on the Awards Gala page under the Special Events tab on our new website scottsvalley chamber.com or you can contact our office directly at 438-1010. Tickets for this Regal Gala at “Emerald Isle”

Calendar of Upcoming Events

October 25 • Scotts Valley Chamber Business Networking Mixer 5:30 - 7 pm Elements Salon, 6006 La Madrona Drive, Ste E, Santa Cruz

October 30 • New Location Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Noon - 1 pm Business With Pleasure, One Victor Square, Scotts Valley

November 3 • “Emerald Isle” Community Award’s Gala, 6 pm Hilton Scotts Valley, 6001 La Madrona Drive, Santa Cruz

November 10 • FREE – Scotts Valley Financial Planning Clinic, 2-6 pm Scotts Valley Community Center, 360 Kings Village Rd, Scotts Valley

December 1 • Scotts Valley Christmas Tree Lighting 5 pm Scotts Valley Community Center, 360 Kings Village Road, Scotts Valley

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Generational Conflict: Millennials in the Workforce By James C. Price — Courtesy of Express Employment Professionals

onflict in the workplace has been an issue long before professionals started suiting-up and sitting down at a desk. Though individuals have learned

to work through certain issues, generational friction can still be an issue. With the newest generation, the Millennials, taking over the office, there’s bound to be some growing frustration due to misunderstanding. Characteristics of Millennials nown also as Gen Y, this group was born during the 80s and early 90s, and subsequently has never experienced a world without computer technologies. Because of this, most Millennials don’t face much of a learning curve in regards to computer skills, software use, or social media application compared to their Gen X, Boomer, and Traditionalist counter parts. The generalization of this generation shows they are a highly motivated, creative, and quick thinking group who, though younger and inexperienced, want to have the respect of co-workers by inclusion in meaningful projects and rewards. In the Workplace his growing group of twenty and thirty-somethings has developed skills highly conducive to a well-balanced business environment. Over the past twenty years, educators have stressed the importance of group participation though collective projects and assignments. This development has offered highly sought-after personal attributes in which Millennials excel.

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The best way to help this generation succeed is by laying out clear-cut goals and objectives. Millennials are very loyal, but need to have a reason to be so. If a worker doesn’t understand the ultimate purpose of a project or assignment, then he or she will have a hard time buying into the system. This generation also has a desire to be transparent. Being open and honest about issues is the key to fulfilling their untapped potential. Conflict eemingly, the generation that is having the most conflict with Millennials is the Baby Boomers. This development is most likely due to the disconnect between each generations’ work process. Understanding how these two generations differ is the beginning of mediating any sort of conflict that may arise. One of the biggest complaints other generations have with Millennials is that they seem to disregard respect for tenure. This trait is misunderstood. They base their leadership respect on competence, while focusing on results and knowledge base. Out of all generations, the Millennials are closest with their parents, which translates into having a large respect for their elders — which they also expect in return. Another disconnect between Millennials and other generations is expectations. Millennials want to hit the ground running and be trusted with important tasks and projects. Though still, they want to have the autonomy to work diligently

and excel in each assignment. Boomers typically ease into tasks and have years of experience to verify their place in the office. Resolution nderstanding differences is the first step. But, to actually make lasting changes in overall office morale and interaction requires all involved to buy into the importance of it. Healthy working environments lend themselves to higher productivity and timelier project turnover. For Millennials, try to work out conflict together. This group wants to be a part of the solution process, brainstorming through different plans of attack. If there are certain problems you have with another co-worker, address the issue and ask what you might be able to do to better understand where the other is coming from. For older generations, the Millennials’ tech savvy, go-getter personalities may be hard to get used to, but this generation is expected to be an exceptionally high-performing workforce. By 2015, half of the workplace will be Millennials, and by 2025, that amount will rise to 75%. These professionals are here to stay. Differences in work styles are constant, so the best way to deal with the changes is to embrace the strengths and try to better understand the weaknesses. It may be surprising to find out that many of those so-called “weaknesses” are actually strengths needed to take businesses to the next level.

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FREE Financial Planning Clinic Hosted by the Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce — FREE to the Public Saturday, Nov 10, 2 – 6 p.m., Scotts Valley Community Center 360 Kings Village Rd

he Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce is pleased to host the Fourth Scotts Valley Financial Planning Clinic for our Community. This FREE, Pro Bono event offers the public an opportunity to address specific financial questions and concerns with our local professional financial planners. These professionals are volunteering their time and expertise to meet one-on-one with you. This clinic provides our local community with financial information at a time when many of our residents are in urgent need of financial planning assistance. Do you have questions regarding Debt Management, Cash Flow, when to take Social Security, funding your Retirement or a College Fund? Perhaps you are experiencing a special circumstance that has affected your finances, such as Job Loss, Job Change, Underwater Mortgage or have had a Change in Marital Status. These are just a few of the areas that attendees can discuss with our professionals. Attending this event may be the first opportunity you have had to meet face-toface with a professional financial planner. And it’s FREE! From 2:00 to 3:00 pm we will present a financial seminar with valuable information for all on retirement income planning: 2 pm Investing: Gender Differences Speaker: Michael Chamberlain, CFP®, AIF® of Chamberlain Financial Planning LLC Studies have documented differences between men and woman when it comes to investing. Understanding these differences is a the first step. Taking advantage of strengths and learning workarounds for the weaknesses can lead to better investing results, more harmony with your partner and increased peace of mind.

2:30 pm — Retirement Income Strategies Speaker: Ted George, CFP®, MSFP George Financial Advisors Building a retirement nest egg is very important. Of equal importance is a plan that provides enough income to support your lifestyle. In this seminar we will focus on options and strategies for income that help keep your finances in order throughout your retirement. Each attendee will then be able to meet individually with one of our professional financial planners for 20–30 minutes. Individual sessions are being offered between 3 – 6 p.m. following the 60 minute Educational Seminar and are scheduled on a first-come first served basis, so be sure to register when you arrive for the Seminar at 2:00 p.m. The Scotts Valley Financial Planning Clinic is a pro bono benefit to the public, and there is no selling, product marketing or soliciting. In other words, there are no strings attached for the consumer. This is a Free service offered to our community by our Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce business partners. Financial Planners participating in this event include: our event coordinator Ted George, CFP®, MSFP of George Financial Advisors; Bob Finke, CFP® of Center for Financial Affairs; Michael Chamberlain, CFP®, AIF® of Chamberlain Financial Planning LLC; Jack Corsiglia, Investment Advisor. Also participating is “Clinic” > 18

Where Did Business With Pleasure Go? We Found Them at One Victor Square! Ribbon Cutting: October 30, Noon–1p.m.

usiness With Pleasure will celebrate their move to a new location at One Victor Square off Scotts Valley Drive with a Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting on Thursday, October 30, from Noon – 1 pm. BWP will provide a light lunch for all attendees, so come out and experience their new space. We’ll cut the Official Red Ribbon at approximately 12:30 p.m., so be sure to join us for this fun photo-op and celebrate with Business With Pleasure in their new home.

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Scotts Valley Chamber News Fourth Annual QUAD Chamber Mixer: A Great Way to Expand Your Business

October Business Networking Mixer

Hosted by Scotts Valley, Los Gatos, Campbell, and Saratoga Chambers of Commerce

Hosted by: Elements Salon + Spa on October 25 from 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm 6006 La Madrona Drive, Suite E, Scotts Valley

Thursday, October 4th, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m., West Valley College, 14000 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA 95070

ur once a year QUAD Mixer with fellow Chambers closeby in the Silicon Valley will be an event you will not want to miss. The Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce has joined with the Los Gatos, Campbell, and Saratoga Chambers of Commerce to present our Fourth Joint Chamber Mixer. Restaurants, Caterers, Wineries and Microbreweries from all four Chambers will generously be providing the food and drink for this special event. This will present a great opportunity for our Chamber businesses to network with business professionals from our neighboring communities over the hill and expand your referral base. Several of our business members have gained new clientele through this joint mixer endeavor over the past few years.

We are excited to be heading to Saratoga this year as they host the event at West Valley College. Directions to the College can be found on the Chamber website calendar listing for the event www.scottsvalleychamber.com. Admission is $5 for all. Come prepared with plenty of business cards and be ready to meet new business contacts. We will be hosting a raffle as well and ask that you please contact the Chamber office at 438-1010 or

info@scottsvalleychamber.com to let us know if you would like to showcase your business with a raffle item. Since there are four chambers involved, there is a limit on the raffle items we may bring and we must know in advance in order to coordinate the evening’s raffle items with the other Chambers. If you would like to carpool with other Chamber members, please let us know by contacting the Chamber office at 438-1010. We will meet in front of the Chamber office at 360 Kings Village Road at 4:30pm to carpool. This is a GREAT opportunity to expand your networking, so plan to be a part of this great event, Thursday, October 4, 5:30 – 7:30 pm. Another added benefit as a member of the Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce!

Happy Hour Networking Event – October 13 Hosted by Jia Tella’s Next Door from 5:30-7 p.m. 18 Victor Square, Scotts Valley

oin with our Chamber Ambassadors for a fun evening of social networking on the Patio of Jia Tella’s. We’ll taste of Jia Tella’s specials of the evening at Very Special Chamber prices! Of course, there’s always Thursday Night Football to watch in the bar – the game of the evening is Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Tennessee Titans. Come enjoy a Great evening of social networking in a relaxed atmosphere at Jia Tella’s while supporting one of our local businesses.

“Clinic” from pg 17 Stephen Hoversten of Modern Woodman Fraternal Financial. A special Thank You to Satellite Telework Centers for providing the digital projector for our seminar.

Check in at the Chamber’s website for updates under the “Special Events” tab at www.scottsvalleychamber.com/scotts-valleyfinancial-planning-clinic. You can help us determine what our Seminar topics will be for this event by visiting us on Facebook —

in the Scotts Valley Chamber Newsletter

members and reacquaint yourself with others. Chamber members — be sure to bring your raffle items to showcase YOUR business and plenty of business cards to share with your new contacts. Admission is $5 for members, $10 for prospective members.

Welcome to Our NEW Members Baymonte Christian School

Infrastructure Technology, Inc.

Steve Patterson 5000 Granite Creek Road Scotts Valley, CA 95066 831-438-0100 www.baymonte.org

Kelly Hurst 130 Mt. Hermon Road, Suite 214 Scotts Valley, CA 95066 831-427-1355 www.itsthesolution.net

Chris Johnson Glass

PeachGirl Catering & Events

Chris Johnson 600 Carrol Ave Felton, CA 95018 510-910-7342 www.chrisjohnsonglass.com

Jenifer Smith Ringel 1015 Morrissey Blvd. Santa Cruz, CA 95065 831-227-6456 www.peachgirlcatering.com

Scotts Valley Town Center Collection Mary Gradinger 237 Blue Bonnet Lane, Scotts Valley, CA 95066 831-438-3100 www.towncentercollection.com

“like” our page — Scotts Valley Financial Planning Cinic — and let us know what you’d like to learn more about. Don’t miss this opportunity to work on your personal financial planning by meeting with a Professional Financial

Planner one-on-one and begin to find some answers to your financial questions. Scotts Valley Financial Planning Clinic, Saturday, November 10, 2 – 6 p.m., Scotts Valley Community Center, 360 Kings Village Road, Scotts Valley — FREE!

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By Noreen Santaluce

eady to Retire? Why not plan something exciting for your next years? A good example of this plan is Coleen Ferrigan. She made an important decision retiring as a registered nurse at Dominican Hospital where she finished her career as the Charge Nurse in the Newborn Nursery. To quote Colleen, “I had always loved the Harley and Indian motorcycles and at the age of 68 I decided to buy my own.” So she bought herself an aqua pearl Harley Sportster and embarked on 15 years of pure enjoyment. In her 57 years of marriage, this was the only time that she upset her husband. He was aghast when her motorcycle was delivered and tried every method to discourage her from becoming a “biker.” Colleen felt that she couldn’t give it up and took the sensible path of having lessons in motorcycle safety at Cabrillo College and practicing on her son’s ranch in Clovis until she felt confident enough to ride on the highways. She was also persuaded to install a sidecar for more stability; then she was ready to roll with her “knees in the wind” as they say. Colleen soon became a HOG by joining the Harley Owners Group and participating in their activities. She met many interesting people, among them, ex-service men, policemen, nurses, postmen, etc. Memorable occasions were the ride across the Golden Gate Bridge, “Rumble to the Summit” at Huntington Lake and “Street Vibrations” in Reno. There were also many rides to Monterey and Huntington Lake with other women in the group and the strong friendships she had formed helped her through the difficult years following the death of her husband in 2005. That was the year that she gave her Sportster to her grandson who had just

returned from Iraq. He promptly painted it black and installed a racing engine. She then graduated to a black Harley Dyna Low Rider with a 1450cc engine and continued with her motorcycling activities. In sharp contrast her other hobby is knitting, to which she brings her usual fervor and enthusiasm. Colleen belongs to a knitting group in her church that provides knitted shawls for cancer patients, caps for newborns, garments for the homeless, lap robes for shut-ins… This October at the age of 84, Colleen plans to give up motorcycling and find a new, exciting activity. She has ruled out water polo because she does not like to swim, but is open to other suggestions. She says nothing can take the place of her beloved bike, but she is sure there will be something interesting around the next corner. Colleen is an attractive, petite woman with a great sense of humor, a talent for repartee, and a spirit of adventure so I am certain that Colleen will soon embark on new adventures. ••• Crones Counsel – Inviting Women of Age attended on of their monthly Sunday afternoon meeting and potluck suppers. I found this to be a group of vibrant, interesting women over the age of 50.They have many interesting speakers at their monthly meeting and I will be attending and writing about their October 21, 4-7 p.m. meeting at Jade Street Park in Capitola to hear Market Consultant Linda Johnson, MBA, speaking on marketing techniques for women and organizations using print, Enewsleters and the social media including Facebook, Twitter, Blogs and Linkedin. I For more information and to RSVP cal Diane Cornell at 423-5925 or Linda Johnston at 464-7312.

> Great Publications and websites to sell! > Detail oriented, outgoing. > Part or Full-time positions available. > Great commissions. > Fast paced, high energy environment.

Coleen Ferrigan

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Final Flyover of Endeavor Thomas Armes

t was a once-in-a-lifetime sighting over La Selva Beach last Friday, September 21, 2012 at 10:47 a.m. I first heard about the Space Shuttle Endeavour coming to California two or three days before it’s visit last Friday. I discovered that the Shuttle was not only scheduled to do a flyover at Moffett Field, but also planned to do the same at the Monterey Bay Aquarium on its way to Southern California. I figured out that my La Selva Beach home was located pretty much inbetween these two places making it a real possibility of catching at least a distant view. I started thinking about how much I had always wanted to see a shuttle launch but something had always

come up or a launch date was postponed so I never really got that chance; not to mention that the launches were happening clear on the other side of the country in the first place. So then I started thinking about how amazing it would be if the shuttle would actually do a flyby right here, right off the coast so everyone here could see it. I had learned that the Moffett Field flyby was going to be carried live over the Internet by NASA. Friday morning came and I listened to that NASA live feed. Then the flyover at Moffett Field came, but it came from a different direction catching everyone off guard. When “Shuttle” > 31

The Space Shuttle Endeavor is flown over Santa Cruz County on its way from Moffett Field to its new home in Southern California

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The Little Chorus That Could

in February, putting on an annual cabaret show in June, mounting SING FOR YOUR LIFE, a youth outreach show, in November, singing carols in hospitals and retirement homes in December, and sending quartets into the county’s high schools each year to demonstrate barbershop music, one of America’s indigenous music forms. In the autumn of 1989, Carol Hulla, Ken Brosius and Sam Gonzales met to discuss the formation of a new barbershop chorus. They were able to bring in a few members of the defunct Surf City (barbershop) Chorus. The first rehearsal was held in Scotts Valley within weeks after the San Andreas Earthquake. Soon they had enough members to become a Valengram at Times Publishing

ooking back on a $68,400 impact on music in Santa Cruz County, the Gold Standard Barbershop Chorus of Santa Cruz celebrates its 23rd birthday on Sept. 25. That’s 23 years of great-fun weekly rehearsals, delivering Valengrams

“Monte” from pg 11 Why fundraising for local schools and organizations? n this day of shrinking school budgets that requires teachers and parents to supply educational materials, that no longer funds its sports, art and music programs; this makes the fundraising participation by students and schools in the Monte Foundation Fireworks Extravaganza a real opportunity. Monte explained, “Students only need to sell the tickets and the Monte Foundation does the rest. We put on this event and everyone else shows up and has a great time. We focus on the kids, the schools and our community with the purpose of financially supporting our kids’ education both in and out of the classroom. “Our public, charter and private schools, and our students need our financial help now more than ever. The success of this fundraiser depends on the schools, the parents and most of all, the students themselves selling tickets to the Fireworks Extravaganza.” The Monte Foundation has distributed about four million dollars to schools and youth activities since its inception. And now they have added a scholarship component for individuals to its good works. Monte said, “The success of Monte Foundation Extravaganza is in bringing people together as a community every

chapter of the international Barbershop Harmony Society, officially the Society for the Preservation and Encouragement of Barbershop Quartet Singing in America (SPEBSQSA). Gold Standard Chorus’s program of

visiting schools led to inviting Aptos High School to perform on a chapter show in 2003. That show was the launch of Sing for Your Life, an annual fundraiser for vocal “Little Chorus” > 28

year to support its youth. We are happy to help the community by helping schools and providing individual scholarships for students. The sky is the limit and no dream is too big.” Community Support he Monte Foundation Officers and Board is the engine behind the Foundation’s many good works and the Annual Fireworks Extravaganza. 2012 sponsors include: Deluxe Foods of Aptos • The Holcomb Corp. • Elyxir Distributing • Arrow Citrus • McSherry & Hudson • Support Your State Parks • Marra Bros Distributing • RPM Mortgage • Tony’s Fine Foods • Times Publishing - Aptos Times-Capitola Soquel Times – Scotts Valley Times • Mapleton Communications • Clover Dairy • Couch Distributing • KSBW • Area Distributors • KDON • Rock Island • Santa Cruz Weekly • Santa Cruz Sentinel • Seacliff Best Western • The Beach 101.7 • Santa Cruz County Bank • Unfi • Odwalla • Sunridge Farms • KTOM 92.7 • Earl’s Organic Produce • Zambelli’s Fireworks • Music now • Pac com • C&N Tractors • The Van Zantes Photography • First Alarm • Got.net • Creative Gal The Monte Foundation Fireworks Extravaganza at Seacliff State Beach, Friday October 7, 5 to 10 p.m. Free parking and free shuttle from Cabrillo College. $10 for admission and raffle. Children 5 and under Free! Fantastic Fireworks Extravaganza 9:15 p.m. I

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Coastal Cleanup Day Once Again a Success Volunteer Cleanup Reveals the Beauty of California’s Beaches and Shorelines for the 28th Time

alifornians have turned out by the tens of thousands to lend their hands in support of clean beaches and inland waterways, scouring shorelines and inland locations, picking up trash and debris at over 850 sites in 55 of California’s 58 counties, gathering hundreds of tons of trash over a three-hour period. These volunteers took part in the California Coastal Commission’s 28th Annual California Coastal Cleanup Day, the state’s largest volunteer event. Beach, inland waterway, and community cleanups took place up and down the California

coast, from Mexico to the Oregon border, around San Francisco Bay, and at sites as far inland as Lake Tahoe. California’s event is part of the International Coastal Cleanup organized by Ocean Conservancy. With 70% of the cleanup sites reporting, the statewide count stands at 57,442 volunteers picking up 534,115 pounds of trash and an additional 105,816 pounds of recyclable materials, for a total of 639,930 pounds or 320 tons. Data from past cleanups tell us that most (between 60-80 percent) of the debris on our beaches and shorelines comes from

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land-based sources, traveling through storm drains or creeks out to the beaches and ocean. This year, however, coastal volunteers were on the lookout for debris from a new source: items that may have been washed into the Pacific due to the March 2011 tsunami in Japan. Volunteers at many sites carried a new data card, designed by the Coastal Commission with help from the NOAA Marine Debris Program, in order to record potential tsunami debris. “The results will provide us with a baseline against which we can measure future cleanup data from those same locations,” said Eben Schwartz, Marine Debris Program Manager for the California Coastal Commission. “Volunteers collect data during every Coastal Cleanup Day, and this year is no different. However, with the potential for a significant increase in the amount of ocean-borne debris reaching California, it is important that we monitor the data closely so that we know where to direct our volunteers and resources in the coming months.” As of this release, there have been three reports of potential tsunami debris found at two locations in California. We categorize it as “potential” tsunami debris because it meets certain criteria, but has not been confirmed to come from the tsunami. In addition to tracking down tsunami debris, volunteers picked up a number of “unusual” items during this year’s cleanup (as always!). The Winners of the 2012 Most Unusual Item contest are: Coastal California: A volunteer at Kehoe Beach in Marin County found an old, degraded love letter that was later read aloud at the celebratory BBQ at the Bay Model Visitor Center. Inland California: A volunteer in Redding in Shasta County found a

concrete statue of a rabbit. (Whole Foods Market will donate $50 gift certificates to the volunteers who found the unusual items.) The Coastal Commission continued an effort, initiated during the 2010 Coastal Cleanup, to reduce the environmental footprint of the Cleanup. The Commission asked volunteers to bring their own reusable bag or bucket and reusable gloves to the event, rather than using the single-use disposable items that were available at every site. Thanks to this effort, the Commission was able to order 30% fewer trash bags for this year’s event, and early reports indicate that the popularity of the effort is growing. The latest reports show that 5,222 volunteers brought at least one reusable item from home for use during this year’s Cleanup. California Coastal Cleanup Day 2012 is supported by the California Coastal Commission, California State Parks Foundation and Ocean Conservancy. This event is made possible by the hard work of hundreds of local non-profits and government agencies throughout the state and tens of thousands of volunteers annually. The event is also supported by the thousands of Californian’s who’ve purchased the Coastal Commission’s Whale Tail License Plate (www.ecoplates.com). I ••• The Coastal Commission, in partnership with coastal cities and counties, plans and regulates the use of land and water along the California coast to maximize public beach access and recreation, provide for priority coastal development, and assure that new development will protect coastal resources including wetlands, wildlife on land and in the sea, water quality, coastal tourism, and scenic vistas. 70% of cleanup sites reported at the time of this article’s release.

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Getting wet is just the first step O By Camille Smith

ur vacation to the east coast this summer was “wet & wild.” We got soaked on the Maid of the Mist at Niagara Falls, drenched in a storm while sailing on Chesapeake Bay and drank our fill of river water as we shot rapids in a jet boat. In each adventure, we felt safe from any real danger. Life jackets, slickers and safety precautions were abundant. Sure, the possibility of a mishap was there, but so remote that we dismissed it and enjoyed being ‘on the edge’ – even when it was my brother at the helm on the Bay. Pushing the envelope to go beyond our comfort zone is how we grow. Dealing with new circumstances and situations builds and extends our capacity to respond. Push too far, too soon and the

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development can take several steps back. Push too little and no real progress is achieved. Creating an environment where people willingly pull themselves forth is ideal. This environment includes a tolerance for mistakes, a willingness to provide support, understanding that it’s OK to be a little nervous when someone steps up and an encouragement of people’s innate commitment to contribute. Let’s look at two extremes of pushing the development envelope: jet boat vs. slipn-slide. Being exhilarated by being “on the edge” wasn’t how the 6-year old boy on our jet boat felt. While he passed the age and weight requirement and had his mom on one side and his aunt on the other, when the water came over the bow and submerged us all for several seconds, it Tell them why you want them to was too much for him. do the job. Enroll them in your He didn’t cry or shout, me off.” He view of them and in the oppor- “Let tucked himself under tunity of them stepping up. his mom’s arm and kept his head down Be clear what success looks like. for the rest of the Ask them what they need to 45-minute ride. Wisely, his succeed. Provide it or offer mom didn’t say, alternatives. “Isn’t this fun, Check in frequently until they honey? Aren’t you having a are established in the role. good time?” She could see that what started out as an exciting time had turned into a grityour-teethuntil-it’s-over

time for her son. Other than hold him tight to her and block as much of incoming water as possible, there wasn’t much his mom could do. Keep in mind he wasn’t in any physical danger from our adult perspective. But it isn’t our perspective that matters regarding his experience of the ride. It’s his. Fortunately, kids are resilient. Next scene: Back yard in Bethesda; Four cousins, two 3-yearolds, two 7-year-olds, playing on a slip-nslide. The two older kids bounded down the sheet with abandon – on their bellies, on their knees, on their backsides. The two 3year-olds watch, but didn’t get in line for their turn down the slippery yellow plastic. Words of encouragement flowed from

parents and grandparents to the 3 year olds. “You can do it. Try it! You’re a big boy! Do it like your big sister!” No change; the youngsters still held back. What did make a difference was when two adults offered a hand on either side of the slide for them to grab for support. Remember the lessons of the jet boat versus the slip-n-slide when you are asking someone to take on the adventure of a new accountability. 1. Tell them why you want them to do the job. Enroll them in your view of them and in the opportunity of them stepping up. 2. Be clear what success looks like. 3. Ask them what they need to succeed. Provide it or offer alternatives. 4. Check in frequently until they are established in the role. Most of all, remind them that with every new accountability comes a sign: Slippery when wet. There will be slips. It’s getting up after them that matters. I

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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:

Take an online assessment and receive coaching from Camille Go to www.wipcoaching.com/assessment, enter promocode: TPG to receive a $175 discount…and get a grip. Questions? Call Camille, 831-685-1480 www.tpgonlinedaily.com Scotts Valley Times / October 2012 / 23

FeaturedColumnist The Book Bag by Robert Francis

The Book Bag

Election year reading for young and old …

by Robert Francis

Washington, D.C. A 3D Keepsake Cityscape Illustrated by Sarah McMenemy Candlewick Press. $8.99 (Rating-Very Good) his cut-paper novelty book with its concertina-style fold out presents an unusual and informative way to vicariously visit the nation’s capital. Remove the foldout from its protective case and stretch it out and you’ll discover some of the famous landmarks of Washington, D.C. There’s Arlington National Cemetery, the Lincoln and Vietnam Memorials, the White House, Washington Monument and the Smithsonian Castle on one side. On the reverse side of this cleverly designed keepsake is the U.S. Capitol Building, the Supreme Court, the U.S. Botanic Garden, the national Air and Space Museum, The National Gallery of Art, and The National Archives. Each site is accompanied by a short description and two maps show where each of the pictured destinations is located in reference to other attractions. Not only is this a nice way to relive a trip to Washington, D.C., but it also is an ideal way of preparing the family for a future visit. Teachers will find the book an excellent visual aid for showing students what some of the major historical sites of the capitol city look like.

The House That George Built By Suzanne Slade Illustrated by Rebecca Bond Charlesbridge. $16.95 (Rating: Very Good) his picture book for children six years of age and older takes the reader through the process of how George Washington constructed the White House. From the design contest that Washington held to determine what the structure would look like through

selecting a site for the house, breaking ground and constructing the iconic building, this informative book covers the story. James Hoban’s design took first place and once the foundation was hand dug, two kilns were constructed to make the red bricks that would form the building’s walls. To cut the escalating cost, the original idea of a lead roof was changed to slate tiles which, unfortunately, leaked. Washington’s term in office ended before the White House was finished. Unfortunately, the nation’s first president also didn’t live long enough to see John Adams and his wife, Abigail, take up residency in the President’s House. Besides this rudimentary history of the White House, you’ll also find a onepage summary of some of the major changes that have occurred over the years to the building. The White House currently has 132 rooms, 28 fireplaces, three elevators and eight staircases. This is an ideal introduction to one of the nation’s most famous residences and after reading it your youngster hopefully will want to know more and turn to more detailed books on the subject.

Jefferson’s two bear cubs grew too big for their White House cages, Jefferson sent them to live at a museum. (The Washington Zoo had not been opened yet!) In the exotic pet category, John Quincy Adams had a pet alligator that was kept in the East Room of the White House, Martin Van Buren was gifted two baby tigers by the Sultan of Oman, which Congress demanded he turn over to a zoo, and Calvin Coolidge was quite attached to his raccoon named Rebecca. Actually, Coolidge had over twenty animals, including a lion, hippo, wallaby and bobcat. Since the presidency of Franklin Delano Roosevelt, the pet of choice for most First Families has been a dog. The Kennedys sweetened the pot with a pony (for Carolyn), birds, rabbits and hamsters. The occasional cat slipped into the mix in later presidencies, as did a goldfish or two. A delightful book, the entire family will enjoy honing up on presidential pets and how they did (or didn’t) fit in to the life within the White House.

Presidential Pets

By Joe Rhatigan Illustrated by Jay Shin Imagine! Publishing. $14.95 (Rating: Excellent) ot every president raised his family in the White House, but the children who were lucky enough to reside at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue did dwell in a very special place. Even though there’s lots of space so having one’s own room isn’t an issue and there are some pretty special perks like a bowling alley in the basement, chefs always available and even folks to assist with homework, living in the White House for a child isn’t necessary a cool situation. You are continually in the spotlight, there’s that pesky Secret Service agent

By Julia Moberg Illustrated by Jeff Albrecht Studios Imagine! Publishing. $14.95 (Rating: Excellent) his picture book features an overview of presidential pets with an accompanying full-page cartoon of each critter. A rhyming verse introduces each set of animals. “Presidential Stats” accompany the verse along with shorts sections that list a few of the president’s accomplishments and important events during his term of office. The “Tell Me More!” section fills in the young reader on some of additional information about the president or the family pets. You’ll learn that when Thomas

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White House Kids The Perks, Pleasures, Problems and Pratfalls of the Presidents’ Children

always following you and being on your best behavior is a necessity so you don’t embarrass your dad. Filled with photos and illustrations of the First Families’ children, this fun volume is filled with information and stories about presidential children and grandchildren. You’ll discover where these youngsters went to school, what mischief they sometimes caused, and what happened when the children invited their friends over to the house. The only presidents to not have any child living in the White House were James Polk, Franklin Pierce, James Buchanan, William McKinley and Warren Harding. George Washington, James Madison and Andrew Jackson had no children of their own but they raised their nieces, nephews and wives’ children or grandchildren while serving as president. The first child born in the White House was James Madison Randolph in 1806. He was the son of Thomas Jefferson’s daughter, Martha Jefferson Randolph. The first child of a president under the age of nineteen to live in the White House was Maria Hester Monroe. She was fourteen when her father became president in 1817. Amy Carter loved roller skating, playing with her thirty-nine teddy bears and bowling when she was the First Daughter. Chelsea Clinton’s parents often would fly her friends from Arkansas into Washington for sleepovers. Susan Ford held her class’ senior prom in the East Room of the White House. With first-hand accounts from letters and interviews, humorous anecdotes, and unusual tidbits about the White House and those who once called it home, this is a very entertaining book. There’s even a “And Then What Happened?” section in the book’s appendix that tells a little bit about what happened to the presidential children after their families left the White House. I

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Debbie Reynolds at the Cocoanut Grove ebbie Reynolds, star of stage, screen and television, will be the keynote speaker on Friday, Nov. 16 at a luncheon from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Cocoanut Grove on the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Miss Reynolds’ career spans over 60 years and she has made more than 30 motion pictures – including her most famous role in “Singin’ in the Rain” with Gene Kelly and Donald O’Connor. This splendid fundraising event for Dominican Hospital will also feature exclusive boutique shopping opportunities and a spectacular silent auction. Saturday, Nov. 17 will feature Hearts of Light Gala – a superb strolling dinner with hosted wine and signature cocktails, dynamic silent and live auctions, and entertainment and dancing. Info: Dominican Hospital Foundation, 462-7712 or email Dominican_donor@ dignityhealth.org. www.supportdominican.org.

Hospice Oktoberfest he annual Friends of Hospice Oktoberfest will take place on Sunday, Oct. 7 at the Elks Lodge in Santa Cruz from noon to 4 p.m. Oktoberfest 2012 will feature live and silent auctions – with an abundance of good things to bid on – as well as great food, beer and wine. All proceeds go to Hospice of Santa Cruz County, a nonprofit organization that provides homecare and support for the terminally ill. Mark your calendars for this free and fun event. Elks Lodge, 150 Jewell St., Santa Cruz. Info: 430-3000.

Delk Bees Honey BBQ cott Delk and his wife Jamie of Delk Bees Honey have now gone into the take-out barbecue business. So now, as well as making his wonderful flavored honey (try the coffee, rosemary, mint, basil, black pepper, and jalapeno flavors – all available at New Leaf Community

Markets) they are cooking up some tasty meat at weekends. I stopped by a couple of weeks ago to pick up my to-go order of ribs, pulled pork and a burger. It was all delicious. Whilst I was waiting, a couple stopped by for burgers to take them into the movies. It certainly makes a change from popcorn! You can find Delk Bees Honey BBQ at 1601 41st Avenue in Capitola in the Fresh Prep Kitchens location next to Baskin Robbins (using Fresh Prep’s kitchen after hours) in the same shopping center as the 41st Avenue cinema. Call 239-4509 or 1-888-776-0679 to place an order. The menu offers quite a variety of food. www.delkbees.com.

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I also bought some lovely handmade pottery from Allan Wilks of Santa Cruz. Both these local artists are worth checking out. My friend persuaded me to buy (and I don’t regret it) a decorative strip of metal made by Jason Mernick of Riverside, Calif. I’m sure he’ll be back next year. Another artist impressed me, but in this case, it was talented confectioner Marci Prolo. Prolo

makes this deliciously decadent toffee in Santa Cruz – and somehow I ended up with two packets of it. Info: www.goosesgoodies.com or call 3200524. ••• Josie Cowden is a freelance writer and proofreader. Contact her at ravenone274@comcast.net.

Cartoon Families

Sandabs Closes in Scotts Valley andabs closed up their nifty Camp Evers Lane location restaurant in Scotts Valley very recently. The word is that they are looking for a new location, so stay tuned …

Guitar Store Opens Up in Rancho Del Mar Shopping Center ptos Music & Guitar Company had its grand opening at the beginning of September – complete with a big celebration of live music. Husband and wife team Kathy McCulloch and Frank Male, along with partner Dean Monroe, have a beautiful store with all kinds of acoustic and electric guitars, mandolins, ukuleles, percussion instruments, straps, tuners, clothing and harmonicas. Lessons are available and there’s a practice room next door. Aptos Music & Guitar Company 50 Rancho Del Mar, Aptos, 688-1843.

Capitola Art & Wine Festival had an absolutely fantastic time at the Capitola Art & Wine Festival in September. I bought a beautiful wooden box made of jarrah with ebony trim – perfectly handmade by Bob Hughes of Felton.

ACROSS 1. Fastener 6. Hermey, e.g. 9. Thunderous character 13. One who avoids company 14. ___ Kilmer 15. Southern chicken stew 16. Grossly unconventional 17. One of Bo Peep's flock? 18. Daytime host 19. *Peter or Lois or one of their children 21. Onion-like bulb 23. Blue feeling

24. Better ____ Ezra, band 25. DNA transmitter 28. Alternative for Liz? 30. *Todd or Tina or Timmy 35. Right side of U.S. 37. Seed cover 39. Like yellow polka dot bikini 40. Musical finale 41. Linear particle accelerator, for short 43. Castle material 44. Wrong 46. *Heckle and Jeckle, e.g. 47. Test answer 48. *"Rugrats" character 50. As opposed to a wood 52. Knightly title 53. Affirm solemnly 55. Former Soviet Socialist Republics

6. Two, e.g. 7. "____ & Order" 8. "Pound of _____" 9. Sound of a bell 10. *Hank or Peggy or Bobby 11. Butter substitute 12. Smallest, as in litter 15. Jimmy Carter product 20. Vitruvian Man, e.g. 22. Mad Hatter's accessory 24. "Into ____ ___" 25. Summary 26. Actress Watts 27. Echo sounder 29. Stumble DOWN 1. Dutchman's wooden 31. Catch one's breath 32. Approaches gear 33. Boredom 2. Frown 34. *"Red _____" 3. Opposed to 4. Feudal lord's proper- 36. Homework to a student ty, pl. 5. Modular dwelling 38. Batman's cave, e.g. 57. *Flintstones' neighbors 61. *Surname of family in longest-running American sitcom 65. It can melt 66. Pine juice 68. Lowest part of a ship 69. Rooster to a farmer 70. In the past 71. Another spelling for Layla 72. Low-cal 73. Hitherto 74. *Papa Smurf, e.g.

42. Crocus, pl. 45. Downhill race 49. The day before 51. Jack is this and quick? 54. Test format 56. Pitch 57. Iranian money 58. Tangerine-grapefruit hybrid 59. Cry plaintively 60. A dull person 61. See him run? 62. Skidded 63. Stare amorously 64. Not far 67. *"The Jetsons" were a Space ___ counterpart to "The Flintstones" © Statepoint Media

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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 Mondays thru October 29

Food for Life: Weightloss and Disease Prevention 6:00pm-8:00pm, New Leaf Community Markets Community Classroom, 1101 Fair Ave. SC ick-Start your Health for Weight Loss and Disease Prevention," is an 8-class series developed by Dr. Neal Barnard of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine. Discover state-of-the-art nutrition science from Dr. Barnard via video and share Q & A with class instructor Sandi Rechenmacher, NC, HHP. Watch live foodprep demonstrations of delicious plant-based meals and enjoy samplings. Pre-register at fflclasses.org, or call Sandi at 831-325-3811

Second and Fourth Mondays First and Third Wednesdays

Chanticleer Ave., Santa Cruz (cross street is Soquel Ave.).

First Tuesdays and Third Wednesdays Each month

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

Second Tuesdays Each Month

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

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

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.

Manga, Anime, and Comics Fan Club

Over-Eaters Anonymous

Thursdays

9:00am-10:15am, Sutter Maternity and Surgery Center, 2900 Chanticleer Ave. Sc. A is a 12-step support group for those who wish to stop eating compulsively. All are welcome. Free childcare with advance reservation by 5pm, Fridays. Call (831) 429-7906.

3:30pm-4:30pm, Watsonville Public Library, 2nd Floor Meeting Room o you love manga, comic books and graphic novels? Do you love to watch anime and cartoons? Then join this fan club with other local teens! We're looking for teens in 6th through 12th grade who want to meet monthly to watch anime, help the library choose new series to purchase, talk about our favorite series, and plan manga and comic book events! Our first meeting is Thursday October 4th at 3:30 p.m. at the Watsonville Public Library. No pre-registration required! For more information, contact Hannah Clement at (831)768-3400.

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.

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

9:00am-5:00pm, Big Basin Redwoods State Park oin us as we honor the visionaries, valued workers and visitors that shaped the character of Big Basin over the past 110 years. Revel in the beauty of the majestic old growth redwoods that inspired the movement to Save the Redwoods! Celebrate our wild heritage in California's oldest state park with morning coffee talk, old redwood loop walks, a rustic logging presentation, our famous melodrama, and an old fashioned games for the kids to round out the day! For details, call (831) 338-8883, or visit www.bigbasin.org.

Cabrillo Host Lions Club 7:00pm at the Cabrillo Community Center, Aptos Village Park, 100 Aptos Creek Rd. ublic is invited to all programs. Contact President Jess Allen 831-6842721 or Past President Barbara Chamberlain at 831-688-3356 for meeting/dinner reservations or information or visit www.cabrillohostlions.org.

Pacific Speakers Association

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.

Tail Wagging World of Dog Ownership

Freedom Forum Presents: Constitution Classes

6:30pm at the Santa Cruz SPCA, 2685

7:00pm, Quaker Friends Meeting House, 225

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Fridays

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

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.

Scotts Valley Farmer’s Market 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.

Saturday October 13 Sunday October 14 Happy Halloween and Harvest Fair!

Clutterers Anonymous

Founder's Big Day at Big Basin Redwoods State Park

Barking Lot Party for Animal Shelter

Aptos Certified Farmers Market

First Wednesday Each Month

Dated Events

Second and Fourth Thursdays Each Month

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.

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

Saturday September 29

Saturdays

Overeaters Anonymous

9:45am: Bible Study; 11:00: Worship, First Baptist Church 7565 Sunset Way, Aptos ooking for a church? Come worship with us!

6:30 pm, 2259 7th Ave. Santa Cruz ommander: Ronals Petty. For more information, call (831) 475-9804

Lectures on Western Civilization

Church Bible Study/Worship

Veterans of Foreign Wars

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

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.

Second Thursdays Each Month

Wednesdays

Second and Fourth Wednesdays First Tuesdays Each Month

Third Thursday Each Month

Toastmasters: Speak for Success

Thursday October 4 Sundays

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.

Rooney St. Santa Cruz or more information, visit www.meetup.com/ santacruz-freedom-forum/

12:00pm-3:00pm, New Leaf Community Markets, 1101 Fair Ave. SC ome support the Santa Cruz Animal Shelter. With adoptable pets, pet contest, pet photos for a special price by Positive Vista Photography, free pet food samples, and $2 hotdogs for humans. For more information, visit www.newleaf.com.

Tuesday October 2

12:00pm, Roaring Camp, Felton elebrate harvest time and Halloween at Roaring Camp with activities for the entire family. Make and take your own scarecrow. Take home a pumpkin from the pumpkin patch. Ride the steam train to bear mountain, and take home a pumpkin from the mountaintop patch. A chuck wagon BBQ lunch featuring burgers, hot dogs, chicken and ribs is available from noon to 3pm. Parking is $8 per car, for steam train departure times and more information, call (831) 335-4484 or visit www.roaringcamp.com.

Teen Advisory Board Meeting 3:30pm-4:30pm, Watsonville Public Library, 2nd Floor Meeting Room f you are a teen in 6th through 12th grades and would like to find a way to participate in and influence teen services at the Watsonville Public Library, then please join us on Tuesday on the second floor. The Teen Advisory Board will meet for one hour the first Tuesday of the month from October until May. Members will earn community service hours. Applications can be found at the Information Desk at the Freedom Branch Library. For more information, contact Hannah Clement at (831) 768-3400.

Wednesday October 3

Friday October 26 Saturday October 27 Legend of Sleepy Hollow Comes to Life on Roaring Camp's Ghost Train 6:00pm, Roaring Camp Railroads, Felton elive "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow," this Halloween at Roaring Camp as you ride vintage railway cars through a Redwood forest. Named on of the top 10 Halloween events by USA Today. Costumed actors re-enact scenes from the story as it's narrated during the onehour and fifteen minute ride. Designed for young children and the young at heart. For train departure times and ticket pricing information, call (831) 335-4484 or visit www.roaringcamp.com.

Women in the Spotlight Luncheon 11:30am-1:00pm, Bittersweet Bistro, Aptos ome enjoy a delicious lunch at the Bittersweet Bistro while networking with other women in your business community. Special guest speaker, Ellen Pierie, Second District Supervisor will be speaking. She will be talking about why she wants to join the peace corps. For reservations call (831) 688-1467. Tickets cost $35.00.

Saturday November 10 First MMA Event in Santa Cruz First Fight: 6:00pm, Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium, Santa Cruz his is an amateur MMA event with every match featuring a local fighter. They are competing to enter into the professional arena. Tickets may be bought at farleyskickboxing.com. I

Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22)

Announcements Zizzo's Coffee Local Art Exhibit

iew fun and whimsical paintings by our local "artist-of-the-month" Angelo Lopez. Angelo is an accomplished artist having illustrated several children's books and painted murals at local libraries. Come let Angelo's artwork make you smile. Many other local artists are on display as well, including Gary Comb's new sea glass jewelry collection. Zizzo's coffee is located in the Brown Ranch Market Place, 3555 Clares St. Capitola. Hours: Mon-Sat: 6:00am-6:00pm, Sun: 7:00am - 5:00pm. For more info. call (831) 477-0680

Ongoing Events Ongoing Weekdays thru October 19

Fiber and Flora: An Art Exhibition Presented by the Cultural Council of Santa Cruz County Santa Cruz County Government Center, 701 Ocean St. 1st and 5th floors. (Public reception: Friday, September 7th, 5-8:00pm.) he new art exhibition presented by the Cultural Council of Santa Cruz features two artists whose work is very different in discipline, but are both rooted in the exemplary use of color in their subjects. Also included in this exhibit is an assortment of art created by Santa Cruz County employees.

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 408-993-BAND (2263) for information about booking the band for Non-profit events (donations are tax deductible). www.PeninsulaBanjoBand.org

Wednesdays & Fridays

Last Thursdays Each Month

Writers and Poets Open Mike

Monthly Argentine Tango at Star Bene Italian/Argentine Restarante

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

4:30pm-9:30pm, Star Bene Italian/Argentene Restarante, 21245 East Cliff Dr. his is a night for true "Social Tango." Order a wonderful meal from the Star Bene Argentine Menu, (or their well known italian menu), and enjoy the ambiance of Argentina and join us in a social tango dance to music from the Golden Age of Tango. Private instruction and classes by arrangement. For more information, call Michael (831) 239-2247.

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

First Friday Art Tour

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

Dated Events Saturday September 29 Business of Art Seminar Series: Simple Bookkeeping for Artists

Saturday October 13

10:00am-12:00pm, Cabrillo College VAPA Lecture Hall, Room 1001 egistration is now open for this seminar, which is designed to help artists start, manage, and grow their business. This seminar will break bookkeeping down into simple record keeping methods to help artists manage their accounts and to make tax time easier. A brief overview of quickbooks will also be presented. The seminar will be lead by Dan Mitchell, who specializes in bookkeeping and Quickbooks. Cost: $30, seating is limited and advanced registration is strongly recommended. Register and learn more by visiting http://www.cabrillo.edu/services/extension/bu s_arts.html.

Hawaiian Luau Fantasy Fundraiser

Saturday September 29 Sunday September 30 Oktoberfest by the Sea

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.

12:00-6:00pm, Davenport Roadhouse Resteraunt, 1 Davenport Ave. Davenport n outdoor, family event that will benefit Tip the Ocean, featuring great food, beer, live music, raffle, and entertainment for kids. Tip the Ocean is a new program being launched by LiVBLUEin partnership with Save our Shores and the Davenport Roadhouse to raise funds for local beach clean-ups and to bring kids to the ocean who have never been before. Enjoy grilled chicken, sausages, side dishes, and five different beers for sale. Music by the Coffis Brothers and the McCoy Tyler Band. With a bounce house, facepainting, and games. Admission is free. For more information, visit davenportroadhouse.com.

Fourth Friday Each Month

Friday October 5

Second Fridays Each Month

Big Band Dance

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.

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

Imagine Celebrates 10 Years of Service with Short Films and Fundraiser 6:30pm-10:00pm, Kuumbwa Jazz Center, 320-2 Cedar St. Downtown SC he event will feature a series of short films, presenting the opportunity to learn about Imagine through the words, pictures, and experiences of people who receive services, their support staff, family members, and friends. VIP party to take place after, tickets may be purchased at www.imaginesls.org.

Sunday October 7 ‘Soup to Nuts: Music for the Saxophone and Piano’

Thursdays thru October 4

Square Dancing with the Lucky Steppers 6:30 pm, German American Hall, 230 Plymouth Street, SC. For more information, call Don or Sue at (831) 726-7053 or email caller4u@razzolink.com.

4:00pm, Christ Lutheran Church, 10707 Soquel Dr. Aptos he Wolford-Rosenblum Duo, well-known for their many performances in the Cabrillo College Distinguished Arts series,

T Fourth Saturdays Each Month

with the Santa Cruz Chamber Players, and at First Night, is back in town. Dale Wolford and Ivan Rosenblum will feature their usual eclectic smorgasbord of baroque to the 20th century. Classical jazz, as well as a little poetry will be thrown in as a garnish. The program features music by Telemann, Mozart, Schubert, Brahms, Jonathan Lloyd, and Gershwin. Tickets are $10 and $15 and are available at the door 1/2 hour before the performance. For more information, call (831) 479-1968.

Soroptimist International of Watsonville presents: 3:00pm, Lagoon House at Pajaro Dunes ome enjoy cocktails, pupus, hawaiian tunes, as well as a silent and live auction! Exciting live entertainment will be provided by The Surfing Magician and The Island Breeze Band. Live auctioneer is Karen Hamilton from KWAV. Reservations are required, please respond by October 6th. For more information, contact Lisa at (831) 212-4905.

Saturday October 13 Sunday October 14 Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival 9:00am-5:00pm, Mail St. Half Moon Bay he World Pumpkin Capitol of Half Moon Bay celebrates its bountiful fall harvest and autumn splendor with a special display of gigantically enormous champion pumpkins, three stages of smashing entertainment, non-stop live music, the Great Pumpkin Parade, a bone-chilling haunted house, harvest inspired crafts, homestyle foods, and more! For more information, call (650) 726-9652 or visit www.mirimarevents.com.

Saturday October 20 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

Friday October 26 thru Sunday October 28 The Music Man Friday: 11:30am & 7:00pm Saturday: 3:00pm & 7:00pm Sunday: 1:00pm, Crocker Theatre, Cabrillo College, 6500 Soquel Dr. Aptos y turns wickedly funny, warm, romantic, and touching, the Music Man is family entertainment at its best. Tickets are on sale at www.ctysantacruz.org. I

This is an important month for you Scorpio, since Saturn will be spending some time in your sign. You will be keen to create stability and put down roots and you are drawn to the traditional, nostalgic and old fashioned, discovering the sense in practices from times gone by. Also this is a time for reality checks. Find out what is feasible rather than just wishfully thinking that things could be different. If starting your own business, follow the rules and get those with influence on your side. Mercury in Scorpio ensures that there is plenty going on socially as you will be meeting many different folk.

Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) Your involvement with a project or joint ventures with like minded people is successful this month. Now is the time to do work with charities and causes close to your heart on all kinds of different levels, depending on your commitments elsewhere. Early in the month, meetings with influential people and those who would open doors to alternative ways of living can herald an exciting time for you. After the 23rd you are more inclined to spend time working on a creative venture and you are inspired by what you have discovered. Relationships go from strength to strength.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 20) While you may not be outwardly ambitious you are gratified when your honest efforts are recognized and rewarded as may happen this month. The Sun in the career part of your chart can help you discover whether you are happy in your work or if it is now time to pursue a long held ambition that has previously not been pursued. Changes on the home front are possible too and you could be moving house. The Full Moon in Taurus brings a time of celebration on the 29th and the realization of a dream.

Aquarius (Jan 21-Feb. 18) This month starts with an interesting dilemma for you and perhaps a crossroads. Put it down to certain situations becoming demanding and not always mutually agreeable, but all will be harmonious soon enough. This month does help your cause and you are tempted to be a little bit different, experimental and find that you want to lessen that which is arduous and boring and fill the space with more excitement. Seek our new situations and avoid judging anything until you have tried it. Saturn goes into Scorpio and so begins a whole new phase which can bring change to your career.

Pisces (Feb. 19-Mar. 20) This is the perfect time to sort out what you have been avoiding for long enough. You want a fresh spirit to invade all that you do and you are tired of the old and familiar. This means that you are quite selective about what you choose to keep but can be liberated by letting go of what has passed its prime and use for you. You are in the process of reinventing certain aspects of your life and one thing leads to another. Expect change in relationships too although this is a definite improvement! Take note of the Full Moon in Taurus as a time to celebrate nature, good food and great company.

Aries (March 21-April 20) Interesting developments regarding relationships, business partnerships and other people in your life help to make this month special. Initially, you may find that someone could be trying to clip your wings but actually this stabilizing influence is good for you and equally you can help another be braver, more courageous and less hesitant. After the 7th you are successful in ventures that have a foreign flavour and you find it easier to get the word out there, especially if you are promoting something you are selling.

Taurus (April 21-May 21) An important movement of Saturn into your chart area of partnerships begins a whole new phase for you. You welcome stability but not to the extent that you feel constrained and trapped. Somewhere there is a happy medium but it takes plenty of give and take to settle differences. Practical matters on the work front help to create routine and dispel uncertainty. You benefit from this as too many unanswered questions can be stressful. Later this month from 23rd, the Sun highlights relationships once more and you are encouraged to boost your social life by saying yes to invites.

Gemini (May 22-June 21) This could be a stunning month for you, Gemini, since wonderful links between Jupiter in your sign and the Sun create a warmth to your dealings with others and bring a healthy glow to all your creative endeavours. You may be more ambitious and willing to move away from what you know you are good at into unchartered waters. This helps you push boundaries and discover more talents that you didn't know you had! Mercury, your ruler, is on the move from the 5th to the 29th and this period is fantastic for investigating new health and well being practices. Moderation in all things is a great idea.

Cancer (June 22-July 22) While you need no encouragement to have the home and family as your focus, changes here can be as a result of a house move, or an additional member to your family. You are keen to create links with the past and return to simpler times. Making simple changes ensures the home is where your heart is. Adjustments could also be happening in your working life to create the ideal balance between demands outside and within the home. Later, you are drawn to inspirational and creative pursuits and may find that a hobby becomes more of a business.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 23) You are at a crossroads at the start of October as several scenarios present themselves and you feel under pressure to make a choice. Allow a little time to pass before you commit and explore all options before you do so. The Libran Sun ensures that harmony and balance are key and so you view what is happening holistically with everyone's welfare in mind. The 15th is a good time to begin something new and by the 29th a promotion at work or a chance to earn more money becomes a distinct possibility. Build on your past successes to make a great impression.

Virgo (Aug. 24-Sep. 22) This month Venus enters your sign and bodes well for affairs of the heart and your cash situation. You discover that you really are worth it and perhaps receive gifts and acknowledgements of this. You are also keen to maintain the peace and could act as go between with two other people or family members. Your common sense shows that what is practical is also better for all concerned. This is a great time to catch up with people you have lost contact with and you are likely to be doing more than the usual amount of writing, communicating and dealing with paperwork.

Libra (Sep. 23-Oct. 23) While the Sun remains in your sign until the 23rd you can enjoy the beginning of your new solar year. This is tremendously creative and powerful time where you can set your intentions for the next twelve months, and finish off what you started in the preceding months. While you are keen to maintain the good will of others, nevertheless this last couple of years have seen you grow in experience and you have learned some difficult lessons. Now Saturn is changing signs and moving into Scorpio and a shift of focus will be on your finances and discovering the best ways to handle your cash. ••• Find Out More www.AnnabelBurton.tv

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CommunityNews From Boulder Creek to Santa Cruz

Fire Prevention Week 2012’s Theme is ‘Have Two Ways Out. Be Rabbit Ready’ Mike DeMars-Fire Inspector, Central Fire Protection District

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ire Prevention Week will be observed between October 7th and 13th of this year. The National Fire Protection Association has announced that this year’s theme is “Have Two Ways Out. Be Rabbit Ready.” This is an effort by the NFPA to teach families to plan how to escape from your home during an emergency. For many years, firefighters have taught that you should always know two ways out of your home in the event of fire. This was known as Operation E.D.I.T.H. or Exit Drills in The Home. The idea was to teach everyone to know a second escape route in case the primary exit path was blocked. This years’ theme encourages everyone to think like a rabbit when forming an escape plan. Rabbits build their burrows with two ways out so that they can escape if they sense danger. Families need an emergency escape plan with two ways out also. When a fire or other emergency occurs in your home, it’s too late to form a plan. You should make an emergency plan with all family members before an emergency occurs. Start by making a drawing of the floor plan of your home. On the plan, indicate two ways out of every room, especially sleeping areas. A meeting place should be shown on the plan also. In an emergency, all family members may not use the same exit path. It is recommended that you use the exit nearest to you at

“Little Chorus” from pg 21

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music in the county’s high schools. In the last nine years, the show has distributed $58,000 to music teachers. This coming November, ten high schools are expected to perform in the 10th annual SFYL at the Civic Auditorium. With money raised during raffles at SFYL and the chorus’s annual cabaret show, the Ken Brosius Memorial Scholarship has provided $6,500 to 10 graduating seniors for their college studies of music since 2007. When chorus member Caralyn

the time of the emergency. For this reason, an outside meeting place should be established for family members to gather and count heads. You should notify the fire department, upon their arrival if anyone is missing or presumed to be trapped in the home. Once you have your escape plan, you need to practice it with all family members. Practice the plan at least twice a year. Plan it for different days of the week or different times of day. The escape drill should be conducted quickly, but safely. There are things you can do to make the drill more realistic. You can pretend that some exits are blocked by fire and use an alternate route. Practice the drill at night to simulate a power failure. Make sure that everyone in the

Steinberg passed away in 2009, her family established a fund to help music teachers with projects not covered in their schools’ budgets. In the last two years, $3,900 has been distributed to seven high schools. Add it up — a $68,400 impact on music in our community by a chorus of 25 singers. Gold Standard was selected Chapter of the Year by the Far Western District (2007). In 2011, the Society ranked Gold Standard number 1 among 50 small chapters nationwide, and number 31 among all 333 chapters, regardless of size, in its Chapter Achievement Survey.

house knows how to unlock all doors and windows that are part of their primary and secondary escape routes. If you live in a multi-story building, make sure that you use the stairs to exit during your drill and not an elevator. If you live in a twostory home, consider that the stairs may be blocked during an emergency. Plan how to assist children or people with special needs from the second floor to safety. Remember that, if you are conducting a fire drill, doors should be checked for heat before opening them. Always check a door in your escape route with the back of your hand. If the door is hot, do not open it. Use an alternate escape route. Crawl on your hands knees to simulate a smoke filled room. Cooler, cleaner air will be closer to the floor. If you become trapped, signal from a window for help, use a phone to call for help or yell for help. If you open the hot door, you risk becoming overcome by the smoke or heat of a fire. The most important lesson learned in an emergency escape drill is to get out quickly and safely. Do not stop to collect possessions or pets. Get out of the house and go to the prearranged meeting place. Call for help if no one has called yet. Once you are outside, do not go back into the home for any reason. Do not go back in even if you believe that a family member or pet is trapped. “Fire Prevention” > 31

Looking forward to its 24th year, chorus director Jordan Johnson said, “We aim to be the most supportive, beginner-friendly group around, and expect continued musical growth, as a group and individually” Chorus president Nick Roberto, a student at Cabrillo, and possibly the youngest chapter president in the Society, added, “I hope we can get some new members this year to continue singing those barbershop chords we all know and love!” I ••• Join in the fun: www.scbarbershop.org.

Mountain Coast Mortgage Company Moves to Plaza

ountain Coast Mortgage has moved to 5321 Scotts Valley Drive Suite 203 (In the Scotts Valley Plaza building). Bruce and Pam McCoy chose Scotts Valley as their business home back in 1993 because of its proximity to Silicon Valley and Monterey Bay Peninsula. Their lives became integrated in the city as their children entered and graduated from the school system, joined the S V Chamber of Commerce (which is such a supportive organization for local businesses), and became supporters of Scotts Valley Performing Arts. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Even with the tough financial times, Pam and I never really considered being anywhere but Scotts Valley, appreciating the support we have received from everyone over the last 2 decades in the home mortgage business. Please come by and talk about your mortgage needs with us weekdays between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.,â&#x20AC;? states Bruce. I You can reach them at 831-438-7130 or email bruce@mountaincoast.com or pam@mountaincoast.com

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CommunityNews

Outdoor Lighting Levels Are Wasting Energy Dear EarthTalk: Has anyone calculated the energy wasted at night by unnecessary lighting in and around buildings? What can we do to reduce our light footprint? — Bill Rehkamp, via e-mail

mericans do squander a lot of electricity keeping things lit up at night while most of us sleep. This light blocks our view of the night sky and stars, creates glare hazards on roads, messes with our circadian sleep-wake rhythms, interrupts the patterns of nocturnal wildlife, and is by and large annoying. It also takes a financial toll: The federally funded National Optical Astronomy Observatory (NOAO) reports that poorly aimed, unshielded outdoor lights waste $2 billion (17.4 billion kilowatt-hours) of energy in the U.S. each year. NOAO has monitored outdoor lighting levels across the U.S. and beyond for the past six years through its GLOBE at Night program whereby citizen-scientists track nearby outdoor lighting levels over a

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The federally funded National Optical Astronomy Observatory reports that poorly-aimed, unshielded outdoor lights waste 17.4 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity in the U.S. each year. two-week period beginning in late March and submit their observations to NOAO electronically. A simple star map provided by NOAO is all that participants need to track their slice of sky.

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“All it takes is a few minutes for a family to measure their night sky brightness by noting how many stars are missing from an easy-to-find constellation like Leo (in the northern hemisphere) or

Crux (in the southern h e m i sphere),” says GLOBE at Night project director Connie Walker. “This tells us how much light is directed upwards into the sky.” Over the last six annual campaigns, participants from 100-plus countries have contributed almost 70,000 measurements, giving project organizers a detailed picture of light pollution globally. Unfortunately, analysis of the data shows that participants have seen brighter skies and fewer stars over time, meaning that light pollution is a growing problem. The free and publicly-accessible data gathered by the project is not only useful for educational purposes but can also help inform planners and policymakers on decisions about increasing public safety, reducing energy consumption and even identifying parks and green spaces that can serve as “sky oases” where city dwellers can appreciate the night sky from a safe, dark place. “Outdoor Lighting” > 31

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hey are tiny, only two pounds, and literally too cute for words, although we will try to find some to give these girls justice! Twinkie and Sparkle, both five-month old Teacup Chihuahuas, were surrendered to a shelter when an unexpected move forced their owners to give up these adorable sisters. Sadly, due to the movies and irresponsible breeding, Chihuahua’s fill California shelters and are being euthanized by the thousands every day. Although these girls are safe at the Santa Cruz SPCA, chances are they will grow up in the shelter while they wait for a home. Are you looking for a tiny and terrific companion? If so, please come and give one of these sweet pups the chance to mature in a loving home. These are not your typical shaking and shy Chi’s... they are extremely outgoing, playful and affectionate. Although they are young, they are nearly full-grown and shouldn’t pass the three-pound mark. They have short single coats that have the least amount of shedding you will find in a shedding breed. These puppies may be adopted together by a dog-savvy person, or separately as single companion animals. They would be fine in a home with other small dogs or cats but should not go to a home with toddler-aged children strictly due to their fragile size. You don’t need to have a large house with a yard or go on long walks every day. They are the perfect “on-the-go” size for people who enjoy taking their animals on their get-aways. Because they are still puppies, you would need to remember that the proper training is still necessary, no matter the size of the dog and they should not be left alone for more than five hours a day. Your daily schedule is something to take into consideration when thinking about adoption. If you would like to help animals like Twinkie, Sparkle and their orphaned friends, please consider donating to the Santa Cruz SPCA. The Santa Cruz SPCA is a 501c3 charitable organization and receives no government funding, relying solely on public donations to run its many programs that benefit the animals and people of our community. For more information call the Santa Cruz SPCA at 465-5000, or visit www.santacruzspca.org. The SPCA is located at 2685 Chanticleer Avenue in Santa Cruz, CA 95065 and is open to the public Tuesday through Sunday, 11:00 A.M. to 5:00 p.m. The SPCA Mall Adoption Center and Gift Shop is located at the Capitola Mall near Target and is open on Friday from 11am-5pm and Sat-Sun 11am-4pm. I

“Shuttle” from pg 20 the cameras turned and followed it, I saw that the Shuttle was heading towards the Santa Cruz Mountains. I waited a couple minutes and went outside my La Selva Beach home about 10:43 walking all around my house carefully scanning the sky. I mean, how hard could it be to find a 747 with a shuttle on top somewhere in the morning sky. And then it actually happened; I first spotted the Shuttle far off in the distance just passing over Santa Cruz. The Space Shuttle Endeavour then turned and started heading straight towards me here at La Selva Beach. I was in total shock and disbelief! The actual space shuttle was flying straight in towards me over Monterey Bay and I was going to get a lot more than a distant view. Endeavour flew in closer and closer finally making its’ turn South right in front of me at La Selva Beach.

“Fire Prevention” from pg 28 Firefighters are specially trained for rescues and have all of the necessary safety equipment to perform a rescue. You risk being overcome by heat, smoke and fire if you try to reenter the building. An important part of your escape plan is to make sure that you have working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms in your home. Most home fires occur at night when everyone is asleep. Smoke alarms provide an early warning when the fire is relatively small so that everyone in the home will have time to escape.

“Outdoor Lighting” from pg 30 According to the McDonald Observatory’s Dark Skies Initiative (DSI), the solution to light pollution is 90 percent education and 10 percent technology. “We can reclaim vast amounts of energy currently wasted inadvertently into the night sky...by using light fixtures that are shielded to reflect light down where it is needed, as well as using the smallest number of lights and lowest wattage bulbs necessary to effectively light an area,” says DSI. Leading by example through the installation of downward-pointing outdoor light fixtures is a great place for home and building owners to start: “Once people see it in action, and understand its implications for cost savings and enhanced visibility, they are far more likely to adopt good lighting practices on their own.” Another group committed to reducing light pollution, the International Dark-Sky Association, maintains a list of distributors that sell approved fixtures to prevent light

The Shuttle, and its era, disappears into the distance. Being a former pilot and huge space fan this was truly an extra special oncein-a-lifetime sighting. I feel so lucky to have witnessed this rare event, but even more incredible was the fact it happened right here at La Selva Beach home overlooking the Monterey Bay. What a day! For more info: http://en.wikipedia.org/ wiki/Space_Shuttle_Endeavour Thomas Armes has been a resident of La Selva Beach since 2002. These photos were taken using a Nikon D7000 with a Nikkor 28300 zoom lens from his deck on the bluff at La Selva Beach CA.

Carbon monoxide is an odorless and colorless gas that can make you feel ill or sleepy. A carbon monoxide alarm will alert you before the effects of the gas overcome you. Make sure that you test your alarms monthly and change the batteries at least annually. Having working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms in your home will significantly reduce the risk of injury to your family. The best way to prepare your family for emergencies is to have a plan before they happen. More information about home fire safety can be obtained from your local fire department. I

pollution. Some cities have instituted standards to limit outdoor night lighting to protect citizens against unwanted light (or “light trespass”). The International Dark-Sky Association has developed a set of model lighting ordinances that cities and towns can adopt and modify to suit their needs accordingly. Also, the U.S. Green Building Council has incorporated a credit for buildings seeking to reduce the amount of light trespass and sky glow through its Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) program. I ••• Contacts: GLOBE At Night, www.globeatnight.org; Dark Skies Initiative, www.mcdonaldobservatory.org/darkskies; International Dark Sky Association, www.darksky.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.

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