Scotts Valley Times January 2013

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January 2013 • Vol 16 No. 1 • www.tpgonlinedaily.com 2013 Valentine’s Day Poetry Contest

Whether it’s the memory of Love, Love that has stood the test of time, or the rush of young Love, that is what we celebrate each February 14, Valentine’s Day. What could be more romantic than to express through your own poetry about that Love for your loved one and for our readers - to read. So it’s time to send us your poem about those tender feelings and romantic thoughts to our annual poetry contest. Full Story on page 2

Motorists Have More Laws to Obey

New rules that govern the California driving public will go in effect on January 1, 2013. These rules are the product of legislation passed by the Legislature and signed into law by Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. in 2012. “The changes to California’s traffic safety laws are designed to protect the motoring public,” said California Highway Patrol (CHP) Commissioner Joe Farrow. Full Story on page 10

Safety for Santa Cruz County Schools

Every community across the country has been impacted by the recent events at Sandy Hook Elementary School. Santa Cruz County is no different. In light of recent events, there has been an increase in requests of the Sheriff’s Office regarding this topic. ... Full Story on page 9

Back On Track In Scotts Valley In the past few years the economy has put on hold a number of local projects, businesses that were once synonymous with Scotts Valley have closed their doors or moved away, the state did away with redevelopment agencies which once provided funding for new public improvements and projects, and our schools have long struggled with ever-decreasing school funding — but the winds of change are finally shifting! With the passage of the local three-year Measure K

parcel tax in June and the voter approval of Proposition 30 in November, which will help fund schools statewide, it’s looking up for the Scotts Valley Unified School District. The SVUSD school board, district superintendent Penny Weaver, the efforts of Derek Timm in the campaign for Measure K, and the commitment to academic excellence by the teachers and staff of the district, have made a difference in making public education in Scotts Valley the envy of the county even in the most difficult of times. ... continued on page 4


Valentine’s Day Poetry Contest

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

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some romantic, some tender feelings and romantic thoughts The Scotts Valley Times’ touching. All were a joy to read! As usual, to our annual poetry winning prize is a a winning poem was contest. chosen for each of our Times PubValentine’s Day three newspapers; the lishing Group is (Thursday, February 14) Aptos Times, Capitola sponsoring its 13th Soquel Times, and Times Publishing Valdinner for two at Scotts Valley Times. entine’s Day Poetry a local restautant Express your Contest to reward love – in 250 words three local poets (and It’s time for poets their sweethearts) with the ultimate in Val- or less – (see “Contest Rules” for complete throughout our county to entine’s Day romance. It’s time for poets details) and tell the world what makes throughout our county to make public their your Valentine special! n make public their feelings feelings for those they love in celebration ••• for those they love in of Valentines Day and be one of our poetry 2013 Poetry Contest Rules celebration of Valentines contest winners. Please Read Carefully The 2012 Times Publishing Annual ValWrite a poem about, or to your Valentine Day and be one our poetry entine’s Day Poetry Contest drew poems and send it to us. Only one poem per poet contest winners. from Watsonville to Boulder Creek and and no more than 250 words and 25 lines. even from New York. Some were funny, Submit it via email to info@cyber-times.com with Poetry Contest in the subject line or mail it to 9601 Soquel Dr, Aptos, CA 95003. Be sure to include your name, address, day and evening phone numbers, e-mail address, and for whom (fiancée, spouse, parent, child, lost love, etc.) your poem is written. Three First Place winning poems and three honorable mention poems will be selected by the Times Publishing editorial staff: from south county representing the Aptos Times; from Capitola/Soquel/Santa Cruz representing the Capitola Soquel Times and from Scotts Valley/San Lorenzo Bring the family to Palapas for Tuesday: Mahi Mahi Tacos w/Mango Salsa Fresca Valley representing the Scotts Valley Times. dinner Monday thru Thursday (Note: We welcome submissions from all Wednesday: Sandabs w/garlic Tomatillo Sauce readers living within Santa Cruz County.) nights for our unique style The Scotts Valley Times’ winning prize Thursday: Housemade Tamales Chicken or Pork of Mexican food and your is a Valentine’s Day (Thursday, February 14, 2013) dinner for two at a local restaurant. children dine for free! * All special entrees All entries must be received by 5 pm on Wednesday, February 6, 2013. The winner will be notified on or before Friday, February 8. Please call us at 831/688-7549 if you have any questions. The winning poems will be published in the March 1 editions. •••

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2012 Winners Scotts Valley Times – Jan Mennite Aptos Times – Tricia Contreras Capitola Soquel Times – Paul Vogt The One – Jan Mennite This poem was written for my spouse on our 30th anniversary: March 7, 2012. The frosty autumn day we met Your tender look I won’t forget When first you took my heart in hand And whisked it off to wonderland We were young and love so new Unaware of how time flew Through the years two lives converged And this united one emerged Sunshine’s warmth or storm or rain Confrontation, joy, or pain A bumpy road, a risky ride Is better traveled side by side So, draw me near and hold me tight Warming up the coldest night Chase away the wintery chill Let your love my trembling still While we have another day Though time ticks the years away Loving you I’ll always be Glad that you’re the one for me


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elcome Scotts Valley Times readers to our first edition of the New Year! You will see brighter paper, brighter images, and all pages are now in color! We are also excited to present to you, our readers, a newly-designed front cover for the Scotts Valley Times with the same local content making us your hometown paper. This has been an exciting year for TPG with the launch of our new website, our weekly news blast (sign up online), and the Facebook Posts and Likes showing that our readers’ enjoy participating and communicating. The staff at TPG will continue to give our readers the best of local content by supporting local businesses while providing our readers the local news, sports, and information you need to know! Tell your friends, family and neighbors, for more local news they can log on to our hometown papers online. The website, www.tpgonlinedaily.com, is updated daily and is open to comments. Thank you for the 22 years of readership and loyalty to your hometown paper the Scotts Valley Times! A Happy, Healthy and Prosperous New Year from the staff here at

Cover Back on Track in Scotts Valley by Noel Smith Community News

2013 Valentine’s Day Poetry Contest New Year! New Look! • Scotts Valley Affordable Housing Lottery • Holiday Mecca for Toy Train Lovers • Wetlands Watch Docent Training Begins in January Scotts Valley Investment Company Charged in $60 Million Fraud Scheme • Natural Gas, Electricity Up in 2012; Gasoline Stable Harp Music Concert • Nine Local Farmers Attended California Farm Bureau 94th Annual Meeting Former Carmel Developer Sentenced – O’Meara to Spend 78 Months in Prison for $16 Million Golf Course Investment Fraud Scheme • Safety for All Schools in Santa Cruz County On Everyone’s Mind By Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Deputy April Skalland Motorists have More Laws to Obey 2013 Youth Chamber Music Competition • Central Fire Talks About Fireplace and Woodstove Safety By Mike DeMars Old Happens! SOS Seeks Community Leaders – Sanctuary Steward Docent Volunteer Training Program Starts Soon Banff Mountain Film Festival – Ignite your passion for adventure, action & travel! What Kids Learn From Chores – Proof That Suffering — And Help Around The House — Builds Character By Dr. James G. Wellborn

Private School Open House

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

Sports Wrap

16 Valley Scoreboard

Calendar • Arts & Entertainment – Pages 20 & 21 Monthly Horoscope • Page 21 - Your January Horoscope —

Annabel Burton, Astrologer©

Featured Columnists

17 Work in Progress by Camille Smith – Be “Neo” – Swallow the Red Pill 18 The Book Bag by Robert Francis – Plenty of action, adventure and suspense for the New Year… 19 Electrical Safety This Winter by Mike Conrad, Division Chief Operations, Aptos La Selva Fire Protection District 22 EarthTalk® – What Makes an America City Green? 23 Seniors in Action by Noreen Santaluce – Captivity during WWII Remembered

SPCA Featured Pet • Page 23 – Who Needs Rudolph When You’ve Got Cupid!

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Scotts Valley Affordable Housing Lottery ity Ventures LLC, builders of Scotts Valley Town Center Collection, announces the release of the five (5) designated units reserved for the Affordable Housing Program — to qualifying households. The homes consist of 4 bedrooms and 2.5 baths at a restricted resale price and are approximately 1,832 square feet.

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A drawing will be held for qualified households who apply on Jan. 31, offering a first-chance for one of the five units. Applications will be accepted at the Sales Center located at 237 Blue Bonnet Lane in Scotts Valley and the actual lottery will be held January 31, 2013. The deadline to turn in your application is January 25, 2013. For application, qualifying and program information call (831) 438-3100 or email Mary@CityVentures.com. Close to shopping, dining, entertainment, parks and great schools, the Town Center Collection has it all! While nestled in the hills, Route 17 is just minutes away providing quick and easy access to all major south bay freeways. Sales Center Open Daily - 10am to 5pm (with the exception of New Year’s Day) ••• Holiday Mecca for Toy Train Lovers he Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History (MAH) welcomes all lovers of trains starting December 21 with its toy

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

Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History, 705 Front Street, Santa Cruz, CA. Phone: (831) 429-1964. Website: www.santacruzmah.org ••• Wetlands Watch Docent Training Begins in January WATSONVILLE — The Watsonville Wetlands Watch 2013 Docent Training Program will begin on January 23. “Briefs” page 6

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Fortunately for Scotts Valley, the new 13,000 sq.ft. Public Library was put on a fast track by the city council acting as the redevelopment agency board so that money for the project was not affected by the state’s termination and confiscation Penny Weaver of redevelopment agency funds. This public facility is truly a monument to community involvement and good local government planning and execution. The library continues to evolve with new programs, facilities and Derek Timm resources due to the efforts of its staff and the Friends of the Scotts Valley Public Library. (See Scotts Valley Times, Dec. 1). The project known as the Scotts Valley Town Center has been simmering for the past eight years and is again coming onto the front burner. The city has entered into an agreement for a six-month period with the development arm of Safeway Stores, the Pleasantonbased Property Development Centers. The agreement includes that the company will pay the city $25,000 for the rights to create a project description and conceptual plans for a 7.5-acre portion of the Town Center area at the intersection of Kings Village and Mount Hermon roads. The city’s vision for the Town Center 58-acre mixed-use

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development is for commercial properties along with condominiums and affordable-housing units. The Town Center would occupy a portion of the area once used as the Skypark Airport. New businesses have begun to take the place of the old. Bay Photo, which serves professional photographers in the US and the world with its digital photo and photo finishing services, has moved into the

former Seagate buildings. EastonBell Sports in Scotts Valley is part of a company that designs, manufactures and markets performance and protection equipment such as helmets and bicycle parts and accessories. Zero Motorcycles is the most successful and cutting edge of the all-electric powered motorcycles. They offer both dirt and highway models and are even supplying police departments with their cutting edge electric motorcycles. On the political side, most of Scotts Valley is in County Supervisor District 5. Former California State Senator and Secretary of State Bruce McPherson has a new job as County Supervisor for our district. Bruce won a very close election in November and is now excited about his new position and the opportunity to build political bridges between the Bruce McPherson many special interest groups that call Santa Cruz County their home. These are just some of the positive signs for the future of Scotts Valley in 2013. Happy New Year! n Story By Noel Smith


Scotts Valley Investment Company Charged in $60 Million Fraud Scheme

Three Managing Partners Charged with Defrauding Investors of $60 Million

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federal grand jury in San Jose indicted John Geringer and Christopher Luck of Scotts Valley, California, and Keith Rode of Franklin, Wisconsin, with mail fraud, wire fraud, securities fraud, money laundering, and conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud, United States Attorney Melinda Haag announced. According to the indictment, Geringer, 48; Luck, 56; and Rode, 45, are alleged to have been partners in the management of an investment company called Geringer, Luck, and Rode LLC (GLR). GLR managed an investment fund called GLR Growth Fund. The partners recruited individuals to invest in the GLR Growth Fund. The partners assured these investors that the fund would invest in a diversified array of assets, including publicly traded equities and direct private company investments. Instead, according to the indictment, after 2009 the partners diverted investor funds almost exclusively into two privately‑held companies.

The indictment alleges that between 2006 and 2009, Geringer misrepresented his investment performance to his partners and his investors. Then, according to the indictment, after Luck and Rode learned of Geringer’ s misrepresentations, they continued to recruit new investors knowing that any investment would not be allocated among diversified assets, as promised, but rather would go entirely towards private companies. GLR received more than $60 million from investors but diverted half of the money to themselves and private companies in which they held an interest. Geringer, Luck, and Rode are scheduled to make their initial appearance in federal court in San Jose on January 17, 2013, at 1:30 p.m. before United States Magistrate Judge Howard R. Lloyd. The maximum penalty for each count of conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud is 20 years in prison and a fine of $250,000, or twice the gross gain or loss from the offense, plus restitution. The maximum

The maximum penalty for each count of conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud is 20 years in prison and a fine of $250,000, or twice the gross gain or loss from the offense, plus restitution. penalty for each count of securities fraud is 20 years in prison and a fine of $5 million, plus restitution. The maximum penalty for each count of engaging in monetary transactions in property derived from specified

unlawful activity is 10 years in prison and a fine of $250,000, or twice the amount of the criminally derived property involved in the transaction, plus restitution. The prosecution is the result of an investigation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. In May, the Securities and Exchange Commission filed civil securities fraud charges against Geringer and the GLR entities in United States District Court in San Jose. On December 21, the SEC sought court approval to add additional civil securities fraud charges against Luck and Rode. An indictment contains only allegations against an individual and, as with all defendants, Geringer, Luck, and Rode must be presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty. n

Natural Gas, Electricity Up in 2012; Gasoline Stable

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ew Bureau of Labor Statistics energy data shows that 2012 San Francisco Bay Area natural gas and electricity prices went up in 2012, while gasoline prices showed little overall change throughout the year. San Francisco area consumers paid more than the U.S. city average for electricity (+ 63.0 percent), utility (piped) gas (+ 19.7 percent), and gasoline (+ 8.2 percent) in November 2012, as measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported. As prices increased locally while falling nationwide, Regional Commissioner Richard J. Holden noted the gap between area and national prices for utility (piped) gas widened over the year. A kilowatt-hour (kWh) of electricity

cost San Francisco area consumers $0.207 in November 2012, 2.0 percent more than a year earlier. Nationwide, electricity prices averaged $0.127 in November 2012, compared to $0.128 the previous year. “Energy Cost” page 12 www.tpgonlinedaily.com Scotts Valley Times / January 2013 / 5


“Briefs” from page 3 Local experts will provide an inside look at the wetlands of Watsonville, including the ecology, history and restoration of the wetlands. This 7-week program includes Wednesday evening presentations and Saturday morning field trips. New docents will be prepared to assist with field trips and lead walks. Docents also have the opportunity to help with community events, work in the library or greenhouse at the Fitz Wetlands Education Resource Center, work on special projects, and participate in wetlands restoration. There is a need for bilingual (Spanish/English) docents, but being bilingual is not requirement.

The Watsonville Wetlands Watch is a nonprofit community-based organization dedicated to the protection, restoration and appreciation of the wetlands of Pajaro Valley. For more information, visit our website at www.watsonvillewetlandswatch.org. Please contact the Volunteer Coordi-

Mount Madonna’s Production of Alice in Wonderland

Alice and the Royal Cardsmen — Eighth grader Savannah Willoughby performs as Alice in a scene with the Royal Cardsmen from Mount Madonna School’s production of Disney’s “Alice in Wonderland, Jr.” nator, Kathy Fieberling, at 831-345-1226 or email kathyfieb@yahoo.com for details and to enroll. ••• Harp Music Concert ommunity Music School presents the 9th annual Santa Cruz Harp Festival, a celebration of the harp in its many forms: from the folk harp to the historical wire strung harp to the autoharp to the Classical pedal harp typically seen in orchestras.

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The concert features wonderful soloists, a harp “petting zoo” at intermission where audience members can try the harps, and the Community Music School Harp Orchestra conducted by Shelley Phillips performing traditional music from France, Venezuela, Germany, medieval Europe and Anglo/Celtic America. Soloists: Jennifer Cass - pedal harp • Leah Daugherty - Celtic harp & vocals • Lizzie Raugust - Autoharp & vocals

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Special guests: Lars Johannesson – flute • Sue Brown - violin Free admission! Donations are greatly appreciated too — we are a non-profit educational organization. CDs and music books will be sold to raise funds as well. Sunday, January 6, 2013 at 2 PM Afternoon matinee, very kid and elder friendly Our Lady Star of The Sea Church, 515 Frederick St, Santa Cruz, CA Community Music School: (831) 426-9155 www.communitymusicschool.org ••• Nine Local Farmers Attended California Farm Bureau 94th Annual Meeting; 6 Awards plus President’s Award for County even hundred eighty (780) farmers and families attended a successful California Farm Bureau Federation 94th Annual Meeting held in Pasadena this month. Officials representing the Santa Cruz County Farm Bureau were Delegates: Cynthia Mathiesen, President and David Van Lennep, 1st Vice-President. Alternate-Delegates were Tom Broz, 2nd Vice President and Chris Enright, Past-President. Also attending from Santa Cruz County were: Lorraine Mathiesen, Farm Bureau member; Jess Brown, Executive Director; Nita Gizdich, Board Member; Bill Ringe, Agri-Culture President; and Chase Renois, County Young Farmers & Ranchers committee member and District #10 Representative on Young Farmers and Ranchers State Committee. The Santa Cruz County Farm Bureau received five “Activities of Excellence” awards for Membership, Policy Implementation, Leadership, Ag Education and Public Relations. The county also received a President’s Awards for Leadership. “This was a great opportunity for Santa Cruz County farmers to discuss important issues with other farmers from throughout the state,” said Mathiesen. She further stated, “We encouraged the state leaders to be proactive and bring forward a GMO labeling proposal that would be acceptable to consumers and farmers. The consumers have the right to know information about the food they eat.” n

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Cynthia Mathiesen and David Van Lennep reviewing policies at State Farm Bureau Convention. 6 / January 2013 / Scotts Valley Times www.tpgonlinedaily.com


Give your child a head start

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

are also drivers of innovation: Experts note that those working in STEM are overwhelmingly responsible for creating breakthrough inventions compared with non-STEM counterparts. Despite the promise these career

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

STEM workforce hovering under 3 percent of the total working population. “It is important to close these gaps because STEM fields have an enormous impact on our country’s growth and also provide rich opportunities for our youth,” says John Jones, R.Ph., J.D., who is a senior vice president at OptumRx and the chair of the Pharmacy is Right for Me educational initiative. “We should reach students early in their education to get them thinking about the opportunities the sector has to offer, and begin taking those first steps toward building careers in the diverse STEM arena.” So how can parents and caretakers help kids embark upon successful professional journeys in STEM and related fields? Jones recommends taking the following steps: “STEM” page 8

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

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

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Math, science can lead to brighter future

n a world that is defined by rapid change — particularly in technology - there are concerns that students today won’t be prepared for the challenges of the future. Of all U.S. high school students who graduated in 2011, only 45 percent were ready for college-level math and 30 percent for science, according to ACT, a college-entrance testing agency. As jobs increasingly require proficiency or expertise in STEM subjects (science, technology, engineering, and math), it’s more important than ever that children are inspired to explore these subjects and understand their real impact on our everyday lives. STEM drives an incredible number of the innovations we see today, from the fastest jet planes to the cars in our driveways to the televisions in our living rooms. Even the video and computer games that children and teenagers turn to for entertainment are based on STEM. However, interest among students in these important subjects is lagging. And with the extraordinary number of careers and opportunities for growth in STEM fields, many organizations in both the private and public sectors are taking action to bolster student interest and enthusiasm in this area. Samsung, for example, is working to make STEM fun and exciting with their STEM education

“STEM” from page 7 1. Engage young students early on and provide them with an educational roadmap. Students may not consider careers in STEM fields because they simply do not know about what those pathways can offer. Help expose kids as early as elementary and middle school to the types of unique and exciting options found through STEM. Work with your children to

program called Solve for Tomorrow. It’s a national contest that encourages teachers and students to creatively use STEM to explore and improve their local environment and community.

build a strong foundation in math and science skills, which are essential to pursuing STEM opportunities at every level — from technical positions to those equiring advanced degrees. 2. Encourage hands-on learning. Gaining real-world STEM experience through internships, summer jobs, or even participation in student innovation competitions can help kids get excited about future possibilities and apply

“Our goal is to raise awareness and interest in STEM subjects, while providing teachers and students with the resources they need to innovate and grow,” says David Steel, executive vice president of corporate strategy for Samsung Electronics North America. “We as a nation need to make STEM education a top priority,” says Betsy Landers, President of the National Parent Teacher Association (PTA), who joined as a program partner this year. “According to the U.S. Department of Labor, 15 of the 20 fastest growing occupations projected for 2014 require significant mathematics or science preparation. It is clear that making STEM education a priority is important, for our nation’s short and long-term future. We commend Samsung for their efforts in making a difference in the education and lives of children.” To learn more about the contest, please visit Samsung. com/solvefortomorrow. As the world continues to change in unexpected ways, the demand for technological developments will only increase. By equipping students of today with knowledge and interest in STEM subjects, we’re fostering the innovators of tomorrow. n

professional guidance. Use credible their science and math education in creative ways. Shadowing STEM Web-based resources for educational professionals in the local community and financial information. Online can also provide resources, such as a deeper underthose offered through “It is important to close standing of what Pharmacy is Right these gaps because STEM STEM professions for Me’s website, fields have an enormous involve on a dayFacebook and Twitter impact on our country’s to-day basis. channels, can help growth and also provide 3. Seek out addiyoung students navtional support igate through the rich opportunities for our both in your local challenges of reaching youth.” community and their long-term goals. — John Jones, R.Ph., J.D. online. Preparing Despite the chalfor post-high lenging job forecast, school and post-college life can be there is a wide range of prospects open to extremely challenging, even with students in the thriving STEM industries. parental support. Encourage children Engaging the next generation of STEM to seek additional help at school by leaders by getting kids excited about these speaking with their guidance coun- careers can help secure successful futures selors. Find mentors at school or for youth. n in the local community to provide Brandpoint Media

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Our beautiful 100-acre campus provides a safe community for 800+ students, with bus routes to three counties. As an accredited coeducational college preparatory school for day students (grades 6-12) and residents (grades 9-12), we offer student activities, athletics teams, an award-winning arts program and challenging academic courses. Teachers encourage students to think independently, to strengthen their problem-solving skills and to live with integrity. We share with them the joyful truth about Jesus Christ through interdenominational study of the Bible. 8 / January 2013 / Scotts Valley Times www.tpgonlinedaily.com


Former Carmel Developer Sentenced

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

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

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

Safety for All Schools in Santa Cruz County On Everyone’s Mind

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By Santa Cruz County Sherrif’s Deputy April Skalland

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

and communicating with mental health patients and debriefing incidents from all parts of the country. The Community Services Division maintains ongoing contact with school officials regarding lock down procedures, lock-down training and maintains maps and keys of local schools to utilize in the event of such an incident. In conjunction with local schools and other local law enforcement agencies, the Sheriff’s Office has also coordinated countywide active shooting training and scenarios in order to better prepare for such a situation. The Sheriff’s Office is constantly seeking updated training, tactics and technology regarding active shooter situations. The Sheriff’s Office maintains open lines of communication with our school officials both in deterring criminal events at our local schools as well training school teachers and staff how to react to these types of situations to better protect their students. n www.tpgonlinedaily.com Scotts Valley Times / January 2013 / 9


Motorists Have More Laws to Obey SACRAMENTO — New rules that govern the California driving public will go in effect on January 1, 2013. These rules are the product of legislation passed by the Legislature and signed into law by Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. in 2012. “The changes to California’s traffic safety laws are designed to protect the motoring public,” said California Highway Patrol (CHP) Commissioner Joe Farrow. “Citizens are encouraged to familiarize themselves with these new laws in advance of the New Year. Adhering to the rules of the road may save your life, or the lives of your fellow motorists.” The following are summaries of some of the new laws taking effect January 1,

2013: Driving Under the Influence (AB 2020, Pan). The law no longer allows a person arrested and suspected of driving under the influence (DUI) of drugs, the option of a urine test rather than a blood test to determine the drug content of their blood. Charter-Party Carriers of Passengers: Alcoholic Beverages: Open Containers (AB 45, Chesbro) This new law prohibits underage drinking in charter-party carriers (limos, buses, etc.). Electronic Wireless Communications (AB 1536, Miller) This law allows California drivers to use hands-free

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technology to talk and text while driving. Financial Responsibility and Insurance (AB 1708, Gatto) Drivers will now have the option of providing proof of insurance and registration on an electronic device (smartphone, tablet, etc.), when it is requested by law enforcement. High Occupancy Toll Lanes (AB 2405, Blumenfield) This law creates the Choose Clean Cars Act, which allows cars with a Clean Air Vehicle Sticker free access to carpool lanes that are converted to High Occupancy Toll (HOT) lanes. Autonomous Vehicles (SB 1298, Padilla) This new law allows driverless cars to be operated on public roads for testing purposes, with a fully licensed and bonded operator in the driver’s seat to take control if necessary. Emergency Services: Seniors (SB 1047, Alquist) Similar to an AMBER Alert, the CHP would activate a “Silver Alert” upon request if a person, age 65 or older, is reported missing under unexplained or suspicious circumstances or the law enforcement agency believes the person is in danger due to age, health, mental or physical disability, environment or weather conditions; the person is in the company of a potentially dangerous person; or there are other factors indicating that the person may be in peril. Driver License (AB 2189, Cedillo) This law allows a driver’s license applicant who provides satisfactory proof that his or her presence in the United States is authorized under federal law, but who is not eligible for a social security account number, is eligible to receive an original driver’s license if he or she meets all other qualifications for licensure. Automated Traffic Enforcement Systems (SB 1303, Simitian). This new law establishes consistency in the operations of red-light enforcement cameras throughout the state by requiring governmental agencies to follow specified guidelines regarding intersections, signage, and the notice to appear. License Plates: Obstruction or Alteration (AB 2489, Hall) This new law prevents the altering and positioning of license plates from its original markings and clarifies the penalty imposed for obscuring the readability of license plates. Child Passenger Restraints (AB 1452,

Hill) Hospitals, clinics, and birthing centers will now be required to provide and discuss contact information regarding child safety seat requirements, installation, and inspection to parents and caregivers upon discharge of a child, if the child is less than eight years of age. There are also two new laws related to recreational off-highway vehicles. One (AB 1595, Cook) defines an offhighway motor vehicle to include a recreational off-highway vehicle (ROV) and establishes additional requirements governing its safe operation. The other law (AB 1266, Cook), which goes into effect July 1, 2013, prohibits a passenger in an ROV from riding in a seat location not designed and provided by the manufacturer. It also prohibits operation of the ROV if the passenger is not seated with both feet ON the floorboard and able to grab the occupant handhold with the seat belt and shoulder belt or safety harness fastened. Driving Under the Influence: Alcoholic Beverage or Drug (AB 2552, Torres) This law does not take effect until January 1, 2014. It makes clear whether an individual was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs and will make it easier to track the prevalence of drugged driving in California. These points are only a synopsis of some of the new laws adopted. For complete information on chaptered bills enacted in 2012, please refer to the Legislative Counsel website at www.LegInfo.ca.gov. n


2013 Youth Chamber Music Competition T he Santa Cruz Baroque Festival has opened its 11th annual Youth Chamber Music Competition. The competition is open to high-school musicians performing in chamber ensembles, and are residents of Santa Cruz and Santa Clara Counties (see “Eligibility” below). Following auditions on Saturday, February 23, 2013 the awards ceremony takes place at the Baroque Festival’s

Concert III, Saturday, March 16, at the UCSC Music Center Recital Hall from 7:30 PM. Each member of the winning ensemble will receive $100 up to a total of $400 and the group will perform at the competition’s awards ceremony. Second place winners will receive $50 each up to a total of $200 and will be recognized along with honorable mention award groups.

Deadline: Audition appointments are scheduled by completing the Competition Entry Form and returning it to us by Saturday, February 15, 2013 (receipt deadline). You will then receive confirmation of your audition appointment by email by the following Monday. You may download this form from our website, (www.scbaroque.org/ youth.html), or request it by phone, (831-457-9693) or email, (info@ scbaroque.org). Auditions: The competition will be held on Saturday, February 23, 2013, at the UCSC Music Building, Room 131, between the hours of 10 AM and 4 PM, and under the supervision of our artistic director, Dr.

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Linda Burman-Hall. While we take into account schedule preferences for auditions, groups are recommended to be available at any time during the planned judging block. Repertoire: We encourage groups to compete by playing baroque and other early music (pre-1750), but the competition is also open to instrumental ensembles performing Classical and Romantic concert repertoire. Ensembles (NEW): Individual students may enter in no more than two different ensembles in a given competition year. Eligibility: The competition is open to high-school students residing

in Santa Cruz and Santa Clara Counties. Santa Clara County ensembles are admitted on a spaceavailable basis. Accomplished younger musicians are welcome to compete. Ensembles are expected to range from 2 to 10 players in size. By entering the competition, ensemble members affirm their ability to play at the awards ceremony (March 16). Complimentary tickets will be available to all competitors (2 guests per student) and coaches (1 per ensemble). There is a charge for parking at UCSC. n ••• For additional information you may visit our website at www.scbaroque.org.

Mike DeMars — Public Information Officer Central Fire Protection District 831-479-6843

he Central Fire District would like to remind homeowners that in order to be safe when disposing of ashes from fireplaces or wood stoves: • Hot coals and embers can be concealed in the ash and smolder for hours. • Because coals and embers can stay hot for hours or even days, never store ashes inside of your home or garage. • When disposing of ashes, always use a metal can with a lid. • Store the metal container outside away from your home and combustible materials until the ashes are cool. • Water can be added to the container to reduce cooling time. • Do not dispose of ashes with household garbage. • Cooled ashes can be used as fertilizer, but do not dispose of ashes in compost. • Never use trash or charcoal as fuel as

these may give off toxic gases when they burn. • Flammable liquids should not be used to light indoor fires as vapors from the liquids can flash back when lit and cause burn injuries. These are just a few common sense ideas. For more fire safety information, check the Central Fire District website at www.centralfpd.com or contact your local fire department. n www.tpgonlinedaily.com Scotts Valley Times / January 2013 / 11


Old Happens!

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

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ld Happens is a solo performance play by David Glover about growing old and finding total acceptance in the process, with pride and dignity for all life in all its forms and dimensions from young to old to finale. Old Happens is a profound statement by writer and actor David Glover that growing old is a process of life that we

all go through over time, if we live long enough. How each individual deals with it varies from one to another. David Glover is taking a new approach to growing old, and it’s getting him rave reviews. In his one-man musical comedy show “Old Happens” … Glover shares an uplifting message about “glorifying” advanced age rather than fearing it, reaching his audience through song, humor and conversation. — San Jose Mercury News 11/23/12 ••• avid Glover made his singing debut at an early age of five at his aunt’s church in Philadelphia. The young Glover broadened his stage experience while in 5 th grade in Buffalo, New York, where he performed in a school production of the Broadway musical hit “Oklahoma.” At age 19, Glover moved to the San Francisco Bay Area to attend college to

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

[David] Glover shares an uplifting message about “glorifying” advanced age rather than fearing it, reaching his audience through song, humor and conversation.

“Energy Cost” page 5 For the past five years, electricity

prices in the San Francisco area have been consistently above the national average and ranged from approxi-

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

Old Happens!

Written and Performed By David Glover Saturday, December 29 • 7:00 p.m. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 6401 Freedom Boulevard, Aptos. Donation: $10.00

mately 47.0 percent to over 88.0 percent higher. A therm—a measure of constant heating value—of utility (piped) gas, commonly referred to as natural gas, averaged $1.190 in the San Francisco area in November 2012, an increase of 5.2 percent from the previous November. Nationwide, a therm averaged $0.994 in November 2012, down 4.8 percent over the year. In November 2012, gasoline in San Francisco averaged $3.832 per gallon. Gas prices in San Francisco were $0.290 or 8.2 percent higher than the national average of $3.542. n ••• Items of note: • From November 2011 to November 2012, natural gas prices increased 5.2% in the San Francisco area, while falling 4.8% nationwide. • Gasoline averaged $3.832 per gallon in San Francisco compared to $3.542 nationwide in November.

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SOS Seeks Community Leaders

Sanctuary Steward Docent Volunteer Training Program Starts Soon SANTA CRUZ — Save Our Shores (SOS), the leader in ocean awareness, advocacy and action on the Central Coast, announced today that their volunteer training program is starting in February. The renowned Sanctuary Steward Program prepares citizens to become high impact marine educators, community organizers and resident experts on issues affecting the Monterey Bay. Stewards help to educate the greater community on issues such as pollution prevention, marine debris, habitat conservation and marine fisheries. Program participants receive a professional level education from highly renowned marine biologists, scientists and conservationists. In turn, Stewards make a personal pledge of 50 volunteer hours per year to volunteer for Save Our Shores. These highly trained Stewards are poised to take leadership roles in hosting beach clean-ups, making presentations and attending special events. “I had three goals for the summer of 2011. Do something that would benefit my local community, be outdoors as much as possible, and hopefully learn something in the process. The Save Our Shores Sanctuary Steward program allowed me to achieve all three. The most fulfilling moment for me as a Save Our Shores Steward was on the 4th of July. I was

told on numerous occasions how much my efforts were appreciated, and how thankful they were for my being there.” — Curtis Luckado, Sanctuary Steward Class of 2011 In 2012, Save Our Shores volunteers prevented 26,000 lbs of trash from harming our ocean and marine wildlife. They also helped to educate over 23,000 community members on issues affecting the ocean. Imagine what our beaches would look like without Save Our Shores volunteers? Save Our Shores encourages people to join the Sanctuary Steward Docent program and give back to the ocean this New Year. Save Our Shores relies on volunteers to carry out their mission of advocating for the beaches and waters of the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary. The 2013 Sanctuary Steward Docent Program is now forming. Classes will be held every Thursday night from 6:30p.m. to 8:30p.m. from February 21 to April 11. The application deadline is February 7. Community members passionate about the ocean are encouraged to apply. Information and applications can be found online at saveourshores.org/stewards or by calling Rachel Kippen at Save Our Shores at (831) 462-5660 x3 or email Rachel@saveourshores.org. You can always find us on the web at www.saveourshores.org. n •••

In 2012, Save Our Shores volunteers prevented 26,000 lbs of trash from harming our ocean and marine wildlife.

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

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Banff Mountain Film Festival

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

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et off the beaten path and explore the edge of the believable with the Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour. See exhilarating stories on the big screen at the Rio Theatre, Feb 22, 23 & 24, at 7 pm. Explore exotic locations, stand on the highest peaks and be part of the gripping tales that make this year’s Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour. The 2012/2013 Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour brings films from the 37th annual Banff

Above: Flowhunters Left: Moonwalk Below: The Way Home Mountain Film Festival to more than 35 countries around the world. From an exploration of remote landscapes and mountain cultures to adrenaline-fueled action sports, films in this year’s world tour are sure to captivate and amaze the explorer within you. Be moved. Be inspired. Don’t miss out. Reserve your tickets today. Different films each evening. Films will be announced in January. Tickets available mid to late December at santacruztickets.

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com or in person at Pacific Edge Climbing Gym, UCSC Recreation and the Bicycle Trip beginning early January. This stop on the world tour is hosted by UCSC Recreation. n ••• Sponsored by Pacific Edge Climbing Gym, Bay Tree Bookstore, the Buttery, Bicycle Trip, Allterra Environmental, Ryan Brandt M.D. & Family, New Leaf Community Markets, Santa Cruz Bicycles, Kayak Connection, Seahorse Swim School, Santa Cruz Weekly


What Kids Learn From Chores

Proof That Suffering — And Help Around The House — Builds Character

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By Dr. James G. Wellborn

ike so many parental expectations and requirements, getting your kid in the habit of doing chores will help prepare them for the real world – if you can ever get them to move out. Here are some of the benefits kids derive from assigned chores: Responsibility – When you make a mess YOU are obligated to clean it up. The most straightforward reason your kid needs to do chores is to drive the point home that he is responsible for his actions in the world (and the messes he makes). Personal Obligation – When you live with other people, you’re obliged to contribute to the general upkeep of common living areas. Chores help your kid learn to pull her own weight when it comes to keeping shared spaces clean (so she doesn’t end up moving back home because even her friends consider her a slob). Organization and Prioritizing – Chores are unpleasant for most kids. Unfortunately, life is filled with unpleasant but necessary tasks. Chores provide the chance for your kid to practice making time for necessary evils like routine maintenance in their schedule of otherwise fun or meaningful activities. This helps them learn how to plan, organize, prioritize and suffer. Sensitivity for others – It isn’t crucial that things be straightened or cleaned. Exposure to germs and disease can help build the immune system (if it doesn’t kill you first). But, there are some things you do because it is important to someone else (like, say, a spouse or the health department). Chores provide your kids with a clear message that the world doesn’t revolve around them and they need to take others’ feelings and sensibilities into consideration. Pride in a job well done – It is important to take pride in even the most insignificant tasks. Chores help your kids learn that every task, however base, is an opportunity to work their hardest and do their best. (The expression on their face when you feed them this line is priceless.) Self-sufficiency – Handling your chores

means that you have control of your environment and are not dependent on others. This builds confidence that is important once they strike out on their own and become a responsible adult. Like so many time-honored parental expectations, household chores have a value more significant than the practical issue of household maintenance. That said,

what is the most important reason kids should do chores? 
Because you said so, of course. n ••• Dr. James G. Wellborn is a clinical psychologist with a private practice in Brentwood, Tenn., focusing on adolescents and families. He is the author of the book Raising Teens in the 21st Century. His website is: www.DrJamesWellborn.com.

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Valley High Schools Scoreboard Boys Basketball

San Lorenzo Valley Season Record: (3-6) Santa Clara 53 – San Lorenzo Valley 50 SLV Scoring: William Mullins 21 pts; Ajay Morrison 9 pts; Alex Kanter 8 pts; Lucas Trader 5 pts; Trevor Patterson 5 pts; Ian Johnson 2 pts San Lorenzo Valley 51 – Pacific Grove 48 SLV Scoring: Lucas Trader 19 pts; William Mullins 17 pts; Alex Kanter 10 pts; Trevor Patterson 5 pts Monte Vista 55 – San Lorenzo Valley 46 SLV Scoring: Lucas Trader 12 pts; Trevor Patterson 8 pts; William Mullins 7 pts; Alex Kanter 5 pts; Ryan Olmstead 4 pts; Ajay Morrison 4 pts; Aiden Brown 2 pts; Noah Perez 2 pts; Ian Johnson 2 pts Scotts Valley Season Record: (0-8) Del Mar (SJ) 60 – Scotts Valley 38 SV Scoring: Willie Johnson 14 pts; Ari Wargon 9 pts; Alec Smith 9 pts: Alec Vucinich 2 pts; Danny Snider 2 pts; Nick Holombo 2 pts Harbor 62 – Scotts Valley 62 SV Scoring: Willie Johnson 14 pts; Dylan Pugh 9 pts; Steven Kaflanvich 8

pts; Ari Wargon 5 pts; Joseph Espinola 5 pts; Nick Holombo 4 pts; Jack Codiga 3 pts; Danny Snider 2 pts; Ari Mostoufi 2 pts; Timothy Wagner 2 pts; Alec Smith 1 pt

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SLV Season Record (0-7) Cupertino 64 – SLV 18 Cupertino Classic SLV Scoring: Hailey Holm 6 pts; Lotz 6 pts; Marinez 2pts; Lavelle 2 pts; Leah Veale-Verner 1 pt; Andrade 1 pt Live Oak 51 – San Lorenzo Valley 20 SLV Scoring: Lotz 9 pts; Leah VealeVerner 4 pts; Hailey Holm 3 pts; Marinez 2pts; Lavelle 2 pts Scotts Valley Season Record (4-6) B.Manogue Catholic (Reno, NV) 45 – SV 35 SV Scoring: Angela Silver 16 pts; Nadene Hart 14 pts; Nikiya Bechtel 3 pts; Sadie Allen 2 pts SV 58 – Homestead (Cupertino) 29 SV Scoring: Angela Silver 19 pts; Nadene Hart 17 pts; Nikiya Bechtel 10 pts; Sadie Allen 6 pts; Mandy Silver 2 pts; Grace Giguiere 2 pts; Shasta Smith 2 pts

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Boys Soccer

Scotts Valley Season Record (1-5-1) Harbor 5 – Scotts Valley 3 SV Scoring; Noah Carl 2 goals Scotts Valley 0 – Carmel 0 Scotts Valley 3 – King City 1 SV Scoring: Dylan Kuo 10:00; Alec Paul (James Marshall), 30:00; James Marshall (Spencer Smith, Charlie Stock), 50:00 San Lorenzo Valley Season Record: (3-2-1) Harbor 4 – San Lorenzo Valley 0 SLV Goalkeeping: Garrett Kustin 13 saves San Lorenzo Valley 3 – St. Francis 0 SLV Scoring: 1st half - Caden Leonard; 2nd half - Opponent Own Goal; Ben Knudson

Girls Soccer

Scotts Valley Season Record (2-4-3) Scotts Valley 0 – Harbor 0 SV Goalkeeping: Emily Johnson 5 saves Valley Christian (SJ) 4 – Scotts Valley 0 SV Goalkeeping: Emily Johnson 8 saves; Shelby Kranich 2 saves San Lorenzo Valley Season Record (4-1-0)

Harbor 6 – San Lorenzo Valley 0 SLV Goalkeeping; Rachel Lapp 2 San Lorenzo Valley 3 – St. Francis 0 SLV Scoring: Synclaire Reyes 45:00; Aileigh Boynton Goal (Jessica Mittelbusher), 58:00; Aileigh Boynton Goal (Brooke Scothorn), 77:00 n


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Be “Neo” – Swallow the Red Pill

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

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

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

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

he built some of it) to authentically connect to another person. Inspiring. (Come to think of it, Nemo was a bit like that; but there I go again, mixing movie metaphors.) You are your own “the One.” You can choose the pill that unplugs you from the 24/7 matrix so you can connect with yourself first. I think you’ll find it the best reality of them all. n ••• Camille Smith is a performance coach who helps leaders and teams produce results that matter by building relationships that work. Office: 831-685-1480 ~ Mobile: 831-251-5190. “Work In Progress Coaching: Turning potential into results”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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f you are reading this, I would like to congratulate you on having survived Y2K twelve years ago and the end of the Mayan calendar back on December 21, 2012. After surviving these two potential apocalyptic events it would be a horrible thing to have you become severely injured or worse, by a down electrical wire. So for all of our safety let’s review some do’s and don’ts of electrical emergencies. First, there is no need to worry about Volts, Amps or Ohms that just makes things confusing. We do need to remember that the higher up the electrical pole the wires are the more voltage they carry and these electrical wires are not like an extension cord in your home — they are most often bare with no insulation. Also just because a wire is located low on the pole if it is contact with a wire from high on the pole it can still care as much danger as the wire high on the pole. All electrical systems will have fuses and circuit breakers of different types. One such device is known as a Line Restorer. The Line restorer functions much different than a fuse or breaker, it will automatically reset several times in an attempt to restore power to that circuit. As a result of this action it is impossible to determine when a down power line may be re-energized, this is the main reason we treat all down lines as energized and we do not attempt to move them. There are four things that we must always keep in mind when we are faced with down power lines. First is what is

By Mike Conrad, Division Chief Operations, Aptos La Selva Fire Protection District

called Ground Gradient, this is when an energized power line comes into contact with earth. At the point of contact the ground will become energized with the same voltage as in the wire, this voltage will travel away from the point of contact much like ripples in a pond and as it get further away from the point of contact the voltage decreases. The voltage Gradient can extend for a large distance from the point of contact, the amount of voltage in the line, type of ground, moisture in the soil and humidity can all affect this distance and extend it to 100 feet or more. So first thing to remember is the ground around the power line can be energized. The second thing to think about is what’s called touch potential. Touch potential is when items like vehicles, chain link fence or other conductive materials come in contact with an energy source. If we should happen to touch such an item, we would in turn complete the electrical path and at the least be shocked and at worst be electrocuted. The third thing is Step Potential, step potential occurs when we have a ground gradient around a point of contact. If we walk into this area the difference in voltage from one leg to the other will cause a path for electricity to travel and yes, that path would be through us. So always stay a safe distance from any down power line. The forth thing that you should always keep in mind if you are considering

crossing over or touching a down power line, is the reason for doing it worth your life? We see it every winter people walking or driving over power lines because they have to get home to feed the bird, or they can’t be late for work and the list goes on and on. I know that limp piece of wire lying on the ground disrupting your day looks

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

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

Tail Wagging World of Dog Ownership

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Orientations to Become Advocates for Children

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

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Free Job Seek Workshop!

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

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

Wednesdays

Toastmasters: Speak for Success

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

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

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Lecture and Demo: Cooking with Herbs & Spices

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

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

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

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

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Live Music on the Esplanade

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

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First and Third Fridays

Friday Shakespeare Club

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

Second Fridays each month

Big Band Dance

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

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Musical Me Inc. Family Jam Night

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

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Writers and Poets Open Mike

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

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Live Jazz and Local Art at Zizzo’s Coffee

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

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Aquarius (Jan 21-Feb. 18)

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

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

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Free Yoga, Puppet Show & Drum Circle!

Aries (March 21-April 20)

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

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Taurus (April 21-May 21)

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

Gemini (May 22-June 21)

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

Cancer (June 22-July 22)

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

Leo (July 23-Aug. 23)

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

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

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

Virgo (Aug. 24-Sep. 22)

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

Libra (Sep. 23-Oct. 23)

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

Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22)

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

Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21)

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

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 20)

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

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What Makes an America City Green? Dear EarthTalk: Which are the greenest American cities, and why?

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hich American city is the greenest depends on whom you ask. Every year dozens of publications and websites release their own assessments of which cities have the most environmentally conscious citizenry, the highest percentage of recycling or the lowest carbon footprint per capita. Portland, Oregon, Seattle and San Francisco are often top contenders, but some of the other leading choices may be a surprise. The Daily Beast based a recent round-up of greenest U.S. cities on data collected by market research firm Experian Simmons, which has been tracking the greening of the nation for half a century. Researchers polled thousands of Americans to find out what percentage in different geographic regions think and act in an eco-conscious way versus what percentage do not, as well as what percentage make a conscious effort to recycle. The company also tracked the number of public transit trips per capita and the percentage of households that use solar heating by region. Honolulu, most likely by virtue of the fact that

— D. Hansen, Wichita, KS one percent of homes there utilize solar power, came out on top. New York, with more than double the amount of public transit ridership per capita than any other U.S. city, is #2, followed by San Francisco, Seattle and Boston. Meanwhile, the website Ecosalon looked at similar types of data and drew different conclusions, finding San Francisco to be the greenest. Ecosalon was especially impressed by San Franciscans routinely voting for aggressive green programs (like banning plastic grocery bags and financing renewable energy sources for public facilities) and by the fact that the city diverts 70 percent of its waste, thanks to mandatory recycling and composting. To top it off, nearly half of all San Franciscans bike, walk or take public transit every day—and the city is on track to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions 20 percent below 1990 levels this year. Ecosalon ranks Portland, Oregon second, followed by Seattle, Chicago and New York. In another ranking, Canadian research company Corporate Knights granted Portland, San Francisco and

Seattle a three-way tie for America’s greenest city. Denver ranked #4 while Albuquerque, Charlotte (NC) and Oakland tied at fifth. “Unlike other citysustainability rankings, this ranking focuses on the effort cities are making rather than on their results, which could take years to achieve,” reported Kent Portney, a Tufts University researcher who participated in the project. “In other words, this ranking is aspirational in nature.” He says that each city was awarded a point for undertaking one of 38 programs or policies listed by Corporate Knights, in categories such as smart growth, land-use planning, pollution prevention, etc. And in yet another recent roundup, Mother Nature Network (MNN) declared Portland, Oregon—where 200 miles of dedicated bike lanes and legions of supporters of local and sustainable food sources rule—the nation’s greenest city. San Francisco, Boston, Oakland and Eugene (OR) round out MNN’s top five. Regardless of which city is “greenest,” all U.S. cities are greening up every day because planners now realize the economic advantages of using less energy, recycling more and keeping air and water clean. We can all help by supporting municipal energy savings, recycling and composting programs, and community enhancement efforts. Who knows: If you keep it up, maybe your city will top one of next year’s lists. n Contacts: The Daily Beast, www.thedailybeast.com; Ecosalon, www.ecosalon. com; Corporate Knights, www.corporateknights.com; Mother Nature Network, www. mnn.com. 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.


SPCA Featured Pet Pet By Noreen Santaluce

Captivity during WWII Remembered

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

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

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

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