Cole Porter’s Anything Goes The Aptos High Theatre Arts Dept. will be performing Cole Porter’s classic “Anything Goes” April 3 and 4 at 7:30 pm, April 5 at 2 pm and April 10 and 11 at 7:30 pm. In this timeless musical comedy are memorable Cole Porter favorites, including “I Get A Kick out of You,” “It’s Delovely” and “Anything Goes.” Full Story page 6
Aptos teen recognized as ‘US Navy Sea Cadet Corps Cadet of the Year’ Monte Vista Christian High School Junior Elisabeth Wayne received a prestigious award this week, recognized as Cadet of the Year “for superior performance during the 2013 training year.” Since she was 13, Elisabeth Wayne has been a member of the US Navy-sponsored youth leadership program, “Sea Cadets.” Full Story page 8
Aptos Toastmasters Afraid to speak in public? Nerves on edge when called upon to say a few words? Speaking in public is a skill not many people can claim. But there is hope. You can train yourself to become comfortable speaking in public in a safe, friendly environment with the Aptos Toastmasters. Full Story page 8
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Publisher Presented Ag Award A record crowd attended the National Agriculture Spring Luncheon held March 19 at the Agricultural History Project located at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds in Watsonville. At the event, the 2014 Al Smith Friend of Agriculture award was presented to Patrice Edwards, Publisher of Times Publishing Group, Inc. Edwards said, “This is a great honor. I want to thank the Santa Cruz County Farm Bureau and Agri-Culture. I love agriculture and the hard work of all those who make it their profession. We try to let our community know how fortunate we are to be a part of this industry and this way of life, which we celebrate through the Agricultural History
Project and each year at the County Fair. This award was a complete surprise. I had no idea. I found out after the presentation that my family and some of my friends had known about this for the past month. It’s truly humbling.” The annual event is coordinated by the Santa Cruz County Farm Bureau and the educational organization Agri-Culture. This year’s presenter was H.A. Rider and Sons owner Tom Rider who was the 2013 award recipient. This award is named after Al Smith who was the founder of Orchard Supply Hardware and who donated Cal Poly.
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“Luncheon” from page 1 The ranch has row crops, timber and even a one-third-scale railroad, which was Al’s hobby. The Al Smith Award, a piece of redwood with a train depicted on it, is presented annually to an individual, business or organization not involved in production agriculture but has done much for the industry. Patrice Edwards Biography Publisher of Times Publishing Group, Inc. atrice founded Times Publishing Group, Inc., 23 years ago with the initial publication of the Aptos Times. Since then Times Publishing has grown to include the Capitola/Soquel Times, Scotts Valley Times, and several other publications, including magazines and event guides.
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Patrice is a strong supporter of local agriculture in her publications and activities and is an active member of the community, supporting and taking an active role in many activities, including: Program 19 years ago, which is still going strong today. Santa Cruz County Fair Board for six years. Area Chamber of Commerce for 10 years including serving as President of the Board of Directors. th of July Parade for several years. trian organizations, including County Fair Horse Show, Pony Club and Gymkana. Patrice is married to Rod Composti. They live in Aptos. They have three children, Courtney, Camisa and Wyatt, all of whom attended Aptos High School.
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Patrice Edwards, owner and publisher of Times Publishing Group, Inc., speaks after receiving the 2014 Al Smith Friend of Agriculture award.
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Poetry & Poster Contest Winners Autumn & Joel Burchell lso presented at the luncheon were the winner of the 2014 National Ag Day
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Joel Burchell, won the poster contest and His sister Autumn Burchell, won the Poetry Contest. Autumn read her poem at the event. Both siblings attend Creekside School in Santa Cruz. Jimmie Cox Memorial Scholarship John Paul (JP) Thompson lso announced at the luncheon was
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selected as the 2014 recipient of the Jimmie Cox Memorial Scholarship. John was born in 1993. He is currently attending California State University at Chico and will be entering his senior year in the fall. JP transferred to Chico State after attending two years at Gavilan Junior College where he was on the Dean’s List. With a 3.664 cumulative gradepoint average, JP is on the CSU Chico JP Thompson Dean’s Honor List. In high school, he earned the Class Top-Ten Student Athlete Award his freshman and sophomore years. He has donated his time for several years at the Santa Cruz, Monterey, Salinas Valley and San Benito County Fairs. JP has also spent time helping in the kitchen at the local Homeless Coalition. At Chico, he is preparing for a career in Livestock Production. “Ag Awards” page 7
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‘Anything Goes’ at Aptos High Cole Porter’s classic “Anything Goes” Stacy Aronovici
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“Ag Awards” from page 4 Support Capitola’s 62nd Annual Begonia Festival — Dine at the Shadowbrook Restaurant on April 1! t is as easy as 1-2-3! First, make your reservations by
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website at shadowbrook-capitola.com. Second, mention to our hostess when you arrive that you are dining to support the Capitola Begonia Festival. Lastly, enjoy Shadowbrook’s awardwinning food and excellent service! The Capitola Begonia Festival on Labor Day weekend is four days of FamilyFriendly, Free and Fun events celebrating Capitola’s begonia growing heritage. Highlight: Sunday’s Nautical Parade of
The Capitola Begonia Festival Committee is hosting a free information workshop on Saturday, April 12, 9 – 11:30 a.m. at the Capitola Mid County Senior Center, 829 Bay Avenue Presented by committee members include festival background, event details, retrospective, and lots of opportunity to ask questions. Come have some fun and learn more about your festival! There will be door prizes and light refreshments will be served. Limited Library Service as Library Launches New System
The Festival is made possible through the sponsors and contributions from our friends in the community. Shadowbrook will donate a portion of proceeds from diners who identify themselves as Begonia Festival supporters on Tuesday, April 1, so make your reservations now and make sure to tell them you want to support the Capitola Begonia Festival! Thank you for your support!
Happy Hour prices not available for Begonia Festival meals.
All Library Branches, Bookmobile and Website s part of the new Library services and equipment developed for Technovation 2014, the Library is moving to a new integrated library system called Polaris. Polaris will allow better searches of the library catalog and new features for library users in managing their
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Capitola Begonia Festival Workshop he 62nd Annual Capitola Begonia Festival will be held Labor Day weekend of 2014. Four days of fun, family friendly, free events in Capitola Village – highlighted by the Nautical Parade of begonia-covered barges.
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2014 “Begonias on Broadway”’ themed event! Do you want to learn more about the festival? Would you like to become a part of this Capitola tradition? Want to help at one of the events?
from April 3-9. Materials can still be checked out but we ask that you NOT return materials until April 10. The catalog will not be available and we predict intermittent availability of electronic resources and the library website. Branches will have a 1 p.m. opening on April 9. On April 10, after Polaris has been installed, we know that Library users will say, “ Everything that I do at the Library just got easier.” Details are available at the Library website www.santacruzpl.org and at the branches.
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Farm Bureau President, Cynthia Mathiesen, was Mistress of Ceremonies for the event and Ted Burke, owner, Shadowbrook Restaurant, was the featured speaker, speaking on the topic of “Local Restaurant, Local Food.” Other notables in attendance include Congressman Sam Farr; County Supervisors Zach Friend and Bruce
Farmers Executive Director Cathy Calfo; Bill Codiga; Founder and CEO of South Swell Ventures, Bud Colligan; City of Santa Cruz Mayor Lynn Robinson; Scotts Valley Councilmember Stephany Aguilar; and Cabrillo College President Laurel Jones. Story and photos by Noel Smith Cover Photo: Patrice Edwards is congratulated by congressman Sam Farr after receiving her award.
National Agriculture Day Contest Winners 2014 Poster Contest Winners
1st Place Joel Burchell, 6th Grade Creekside School, Santa Cruz 2nd Place Lucia Luna Umeki-Martinez, 4th Grade Ann Soldo Elementary, Watsonville 3rd Place Faye Le, 4th Grade Tannery Art Studio, Santa Cruz Honorable Mention Alma Delia Rodriguez, 1st Grade Ann Soldo Elementary, Watsonville Angelica Partida, 2nd Grade Freedom Elementary, Freedom Angel Martinez-Arrez, Kindergarden Freedom Elementary, Freedom Brandon Fajardo, 5th Grade Freedom Elementary, Freedom
Chloe Luis, 1st Grade Bradley Elementary, Watsonville Makenna Richardson, 3rd Grade Baymonte Christian, Scotts Valley 2014 Poetry Contest Winners
1st Place and Overall Winner Autumn Burchell, 8th Grade Creekside School, Santa Cruz 2nd Place Alexandra Browning, 8th Grade Monte Vista Christian, Watsonville 3rd Place Elena Bewick, 7th Grade Honorable Mention Bethany Joy Jimenez, 10th Grade Monte Vista Christian, Watsonville
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would like to warn you about a recent increase in mail thefts throughout the county. As residents, there are a variety of things you can do to protect yourselves from mail thefts:
around your mail box to increase visibility to you and your neighbors. “Briefs” page 10 Aptos Times / April 1st 2014 / 7
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fraid to speak in public? Nerves on edge when called upon to say a few words? Speaking in public is a skill not many people can claim. But there is hope. You can train yourself to become comfortable speaking in public in a safe, friendly environment with the Aptos Toastmasters. Every Wednesday at noon to 1 p.m., a small, diverse group of people meets in the Breakfast Room at the Rio Sands Motel in Aptos to hone their skills and practice speaking in public. The scenario is formal and businesslike, however, the evaluation and support is friendly and non-threatening. At noon sharp, the Sergeant at Arms called the meeting to order and welcomed members and visitors. Further introductions followed: Ben Sobaje, President, who then introduced the Toastmaster, Devi Tong, who in turn introduced the One-Minute speaker, Dave Empey, and the General Evaluator Alliee DeArmond. There are ballots on each table and the voting process is explained so that members and visitors can evaluate and vote on the various speeches. The One-Minute Speech is to relate Toastmaster roles, or details of the club meetings. Dave talked about the role of the vote counter in breaking a tie, in order to refrain from comments such as “won by a landslide.” Entrepreneur Jason Boulreault gave
presidents. “Who was president when you were born and what did you think of him?” “How can you best serve your country?” “James Buchanan was not married so had his niece serve as his social partner in the White House. What event did you have to attend where you were not the intended invitee?” and last, but not least, “Tell us a funny factoid about a president – real or made up.” You can imagine the kind of interesting two-minute responses we got. Although they did not win the contest, my two favorites were: “Warren Harding was model for me,” and “George Washington
the 5-7 minute “The Entertaining Speaker” talk with examples of getting bogged down steering it. Members evaluated his speech by voting on his topic, technique and use of language. President Ben Sobaje gave a positive and helpful critique, but also cautioned that Jason’s tone of voice had dropped during a part of the speech. New member Troy Fisher gave the second 5-7 minute talk called “Tyrants and
Leaders” with lots of enthusiastic body language as he compared and contrasted the two roles. The second evaluator, Patricia Noel, gave him a positive critique with some helpful suggestions for a smoother presentation. A really fun part of this meeting is the veteran speaker Jean Quinn. Since it had recently been President’s Day, the ques-
couple before him who are lost to history.” The club had two contests in February where speakers competed in the clubs and then winners will compete in Area, Division, and District contests. Author and journalist Chris Matthews has said, “Toastmasters changed my life. They really did. Put me on the stage. I don’t know what I would have done without that positive boost.”1 If it did that for him, what do you suppose it could do for you? Aptos Toastmasters is a Distinguished Toastmasters Club and is a member of Toastmasters International. Please see their Facebook 1) From Toastmasters International publication “Find your voice.”
Aptos teen recognized as ‘U.S. Navy Sea Cadet Corps Cadet of the Year’
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onte Vista Christian High School Junior Elisabeth Wayne received a prestigious award this week, recognized as Cadet of the Year “for superior performance during the 2013 training year.” Since she was 13, Elisabeth Wayne has been a member of the US Navy-sponsored youth leadership program, “Sea Cadets.” The U.S. Naval Sea Cadet
American youth, ages 11 through 17. It instills the values of teamwork, discipline and camaraderie. “This civilian program promotes the value of an alcohol- and drug-free lifestyle. The kids are exposed to team-centric 8 / April 1st 2014 / Aptos Times
environment and learn to demand the best from themselves,” says Anthony Saucedo, Commander of the Watsonvillebased Chesty Puller USNSCC battalion, who, along with is dedicated to ensuring that local youth can access these outstanding opportunities. The program provides cadets with not only the motivation and encouragement to pursue their goals, but also concrete assistance in achieving funds awarded to exceptional cadets who wish to pursue a college education. Cadets perform a variety of types of towns, by participating in roadside and
public libraries and museums. Cadets also provide support to our veterans through outreach programs and honor guard detachments for memorial service. “The program gave me opportunities that I never thought were possible for a teenager. Through the USNSCC, many of us got our advanced deep water SCUBA
leadership training and skills, and of course many long-lasting friendships,” says Wayne who has grown through the ranks, from cadet of her unit. “I plan to continue my education at a 4-year college that has an ROTC program,” said Wayne, “My plan is to get a law degree and serve in the Navy’s Judge Advocate General corp.”
Regional Director Leonard M. Long presents the “Cadet of the Year” award to Elisabeth Wayne for “in all respects outstanding performance, initiative and motivation.”
Going Forward: Life After Tragedy By Colleen Hughes
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ptos High School hosted a community town hall meeting on March 18 to, “Have a Conversation” with community members about the emotional/physical safety of students. This came after the recent suicides of two AHS students that left the school reeling. The intended outcome of the meeting was to provide information and resources
paperwork and were granted $250 to start our club.” Kate’s mom is a grant writer and will be helping her seek grant money to fund psychological services. Their vision is to hold weekly club meetings and get the word out via a school assembly. “We would like to go to the Junior High Schools and talk about mental health and suicide before they get to high school. Students really didn’t know about any of the resources that
student body at AHS. As I walked into the foyer, I was greeted by one of the three student counselors who introduced herself to me. The Principal and all Vice Principals were present. Also present was Kim DeSerpa, PVUSD Board member, and School Psychologist, Ralph Howe. On the tables were pamphlets, and lists of resources from the Parent Stress Hotline to the Suicide Hotline. Also available were Ten Tips for Teens to minimize stress and how to create coping skills. Principle Casey O’Brien presented staand mental health disorders, which included: Suicide is the third leading cause of death among youth ages 10-24. ApproxiSix point three percent of 9-12 graders reported having attempted suicide one or more times in the past year. Approximately 1 in 5 students have a diagnosable mental health disorder. The numbers are unknown for those who remain undiagnosed. Casey O’Brien and the AHS Administration’s Goal announced in the spring of 2013 was to “Create a safe educational environment that fosters the development of a caring community where students feel connected to and supported by peers and adults”. This means that a solid framework must be designed, FUNDED and implemented as a comprehensive school or district-wide approach that facilitates interdisciplinary collaboration. Also, in the spring of 2013, O’Brien met with Dr. Gabrielle Grant of The Center for Trauma Informed Schools to educate staff and implement a program for how to handle school crisis and trauma. AHS Counselors attended workshops in 2013 and an onsite meeting was scheduled for March 2014 at which the faculty would be informed about the program being implemented. That date happened to be just a week after the second AHS suicide.
suicides happened” They said they knew that Aptos was a “Distinguished School” with lots of emphasis on athletics. Neither Kate nor Ella knew why Aptos High was designated a “Distinguished School” but were very concerned that mental health care and counseling is lacking. They would like to see more onsite professionals available for student counseling. Kate and Ella have a Facebook page up and running and in less than one week have 100 “likes.” Please visit their Facebook page at Be The Change Aptos.
Kate Robins and Ella Pettigrew The Aptos High School Model is now being incorporated into the PVUSD. At the time of the suicides, PVUSD did not have a protocol in place on how to handle student suicide. On-Site Social/Emotional and Safety Resources in place: counselors for every 400 students his time between Aptos and Renaissance High Schools
Rise Above Club is an Anti Bullying club that actively campaigns against bullying and provides peer-to-peer support. Be The Change is the newest club to the brainchild of Ella Pettigrew and Kate Robins who were compelled to “create a place on campus where kids can go for peer support for mental health and feel accepted.” Kate said, “Principle O’Brian liked
also available through AHS community partnerships such as Santa Cruz County Children’s Mental Health and Hospice. After the presentation, audience members introduced themselves. There were about 50-60 people there of which Board members. Contact Colleen Hughes at info@cyber-times.com
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“Yellow Resource Folder” for teachers when they spot a potential Social/ Emotional issue with a student. They then pass on information to administration so counseling and resources can be assigned. Attendance Review Team e were introduced to students who have initiated and run active clubs that address the various social needs of students on campus. Bridge Project Club brings Special Ed and general Ed students together.
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second time in just over a month. The two incidents occurred sometime during the nights of Saturday, February 15 and Wednesday March 19. The messages “FLY,� “Pigs Flying� and “When Pigs Fly� were spray painted on the walls in both incidents along with crude cartoons and some obscenities. In the second incident on March 19, a stencil was also used to spray paint the word “FLY� multiple The February 14 tagging included a strange doodle-like drawing of a
dog with a mask or muzzle, collar, and a bandage on its lower back. According to Brett McFadden, PVUSD, “This type of occurrence, very upsetting to students especially in elementary schools and we have to take time to counsel with them. Schools should be treated as sanctuaries from such incidents. We have to act quickly to repair the emotional and physical damage in trying to get our schools back to normal along with helping law enforcement catch whoever are the guilty parties.�
“Briefs� from page 7 out of town and have them hold your mail statements which can contain valuable information to identity thieves. Lastly, report any suspicious persons
Two Women and Third Grade Student Honored wo Watsonville women and an eightyear-old Santa Cruz girl were honored at the annual Soroptimist International of Capitola-By-The-Sea awards dinner at the Seascape Golf Club in Aptos Women’s Opportunity Award
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tries and territories Zora Martin Etemadi works at a local, national and international level to educate, empower and enable opportunities for women and girls. Soroptimist International is a worldwide service organization that works to improve the lives of women and girls through programs leading to social and economic empowerment.
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U.S. Marine Volunteers Begin Service Project at Mission San Antonio de Padua JOLAN — On Saturday, March 22, Marine volunteers from the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit began a service project to help Mission San Antonio de Padua in Jolon. Under the direction of Chaplain
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Since 2009 LEFDP has hosted small groups of children for a week of Art on the Farm Camp along with a Leader in Training Program for teens. This year in addition to two weeks of Art on the Farm Camp for 6-12 year olds, LEFDP also invites children 6-12 years old to Young Farmer’s Camp and kiddos 3-6 years old to Sprouts Camp. Campers
well as a Leader in Training program for teens throughout the summer. A key feature of the summer camps is a scholarship program, which makes camp accessible to kids from all segments of our community. In 2014 LEFDP hopes to boost scholarship attendance. time in order to create an intimate experience for campers and cultivate a compassionate community of young farmers, artists, foodies, naturalists, and environmentalists. The summer will begin and end with a week of Art on the Farm Camp June 16-20, and August 4-8. June 23-27 and July 14-18 will feature Young Farmer’s Camp for campers interested in planting, harvesting, preserving and cooking Earth Farm. The second cohort of 3-6 year old campers will explore the farm July 7-11 during Sprouts Camp. ways to engage with Live Earth Farm. Young Farmers Camp will focus on the processes of growing and preparing food, providing campers with in depth experience
of fun. Sprouts Camp will engage really young kids and their families in the garden and animal pens for a 5 senses experience of growing, eating, and playing with food. As ever, Art on the Farm camp will weave nature-based art activities with fruit, vegetable and farm animal fun. Scholarships are available. The Live Earth Farm Discovery Program’s Spring Fund Drive is raising scholarship money for local, underserved students to attend Farm Camps. The 5th season of summer camps at Live Earth Farm will feature three two new camps debuted last year, Sprouts Camp and Young Farmers Camp.
and kitchen classroom as well as learn to care for our milking goats and laying hens. New this year, campers will also learn pony care with our brand new mother and colt due to give birth on the farm at the end of May. LEFDP invites local individuals and businesses to sponsor Farm Camp scholarships for kids in need. ville, California. LEFDP makes seed to mouth, farm to fork, and child to community connections through a variety of hands-on educational programs serving the youth of Santa Cruz, Santa Clara and Monterey counties and beyond. A special emphasis is placed on reaching under served people in the community to bolster individual, community and environmental health. We welcome volunteers a
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Closing the Generation Gap Sharing the Family Tradition of Camp By Eden Foster
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For generations of the Teel family, that childhood experience has always been participation in summer camp. “No doubt about it, we’re a camping family,” chuckles Bob Teel, who, with his wife, Shirley, has lived in Flat Rock, North Carolina, since 1988. Bob discovered summer camp in 1938
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when he was nine, and he tagged along with friends to visit their cousins at a YMCA camp near Joplin, Missouri. “As soon as I saw it I was sold. I could hardly wait to go the next summer.” His parents agreed to pay the $1-a- day fee, and Bob learned to play softball, and to live in close proximity with children he’d never met before. He later translated his newfound skills into a summer job as a counselor at a camp in Connecticut. “The camaraderie at camp became very, very important to me, and the leaders
In an extraordinary setting in the redwoods, summer at Tara is not only fun, but healthy, peaceful and inspiring. A values-based program for ages 3-7 with low camper group ratios. At summer camp your child will make new friends, learn a new skill, develop mindfulness, enjoy positive role models and help others. Call or visit our website for more information and registration forms.
camp experience in the Ozark Mountains in the late 1930s was one of the highlights of my life, so it was no problem for me and my wife to make sure our children had the same opportunity,” Bob recalls.
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summer was no small commitment, but the Teels made it a priority. After a few summers of YMCA programs, the two boys attended camp at Culver Military Academy in Culver, Indiana, and the girls headed east to Camp Greystone in Tuxedo, North Carolina.
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Summer Camp … Summer Break A s parents, we are responsible for making sure that our kids have great experiences. During the school year, teachers enrich their lives through mental stimulation and activities. The issue for many parents is the summer time. The children are out of school and have all of their days free while most parents work and must be out of the home for the majority of the day. The greatest way to combat your children being left alone to be babied by television or video games is to send them to summer camp. Summer camps are good for both children and the parents alike. The parents are able to go to work without having to worry about their children being stuck at home getting dumber by the minute or being bored to tears looking for something to do. Some children enjoy sports, others enjoy crafts and others enjoy learning how to fend for themselves. There are summer camps available just as diverse as the children that attend them. For the kids that love sports there are sports specialty camps such as a basketball or soccer camp. There are even camps for those that love music and learning to play instruments.
Children learn to adapt to an environment that is unusual for them. They are used to their teachers and the fellow students that they have grown up with and they are familiar with the rules they deal with day in and day out. Going to a summer camp with new adults and new kids allows them to see how the world changes and how they must adjust their behavior and
hey are not as grown up as they thought they were and experience trouble being away from home. “Summer” page 15
Monte Vista Horsemanship Camp 2 School Way, Watsonville, CA 95076 Phone: 831-206-9707 e-mail: MVEquestrian@gmail.com web: www.montevistaequestrian.com The week-long Horsemanship Camp at Monte Vista Christian School is a wonderful opportunity for boys and girls to spend hours every day riding and learning about Western and English riding, as well as crafts, swimming, archery and marshmallow MVEquestrian@gmail.com or visit www.montevistaequestrian.com for more information today!
Frontier Ranch Mission Springs Summer Camp 1050 Lockhart Gulch Road, Scott’s Valley, CA 95066 Phone: 800-335-9133 Fax: 831-335-7726 e-mail: info@missionsprings.com web: www.Frontier-Ranch.com and www.missionsprings.com Frontier Ranch, a summer camp for grades 4-9, is located at Mission Springs in the programs and adventurous activities. Since 1967, Frontier Ranch has been a place where friendships are fostered, and where campers are encouraged to try new things and grow as a person. Frontier Ranch is a faith-based Christian Camp. Check us out on the web! Aptos Times / April 1st 2014 / 13
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“Looking back on my childhood, I realize that attending camp was certainly one of the most meaningful experiences of my life,” says Stephanie Robinson of Birmingham, Alabama, the Teel’s second daughter. “Getting out of the school setting meant there was no academic pressure, no cliques or worries about clothes, but rather the emphasis was what was going on inside us, trying new things, and having fun,” she says. “And the counselors, all great college kids, emphasized the things my parents had tried to teach me, but it was easier hearing it from them,” she laughs. Stephanie attended Camp Greystone for two years and Camp Kanakomo in Branson, Missouri, for one summer. She returned to Greystone as a counselor where she worked best friends even today are from camp. It’s meant the world to me.” Attending summer camp meant so much
to Stephanie that she and her husband, Gordie, committed to sending their four daughters, ages nine to eighteen, to camp as soon as each one was ready. “As a mother, learning to live and to make new friends at summer camp are important life skills, so we make it a priority for our children,” she relates. “And as a former school teacher, I know that the children get so tired because of all the extra activities they do after school that they have a hard time appreciating any of it. At camp, you can slow down and take your time.” Stephanie’s brother, Starr Teel, had a He attended Culver Military Academy for three summers; summers he describes as guy in a very competitive environment, and I learned to make and live with decisions that positive ways,” Starr says. “Family” page 16
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“Summer” from page 13 Summer camps take the child from their normal environment and help them learn to adapt and adjust to a new place. Summer camps also enable children to meet others with different life experiences so they can see there is more to life than what they familiar with. Summer camps allow kids to do and try activities that are totally new to them such as water skiing and horseback riding. Most children are not exposed to such experiences because of the specialized and expensive equipment required. When considering what summer camp to send your child to, bring he or she into the decision process. They will not only enjoy the opportunity to help pick their own summer camp but will appreciate you treating them more as an adult. Summer camp is a valuable experience on many counts. If you are a parent, don’t let your child stay home and do nothing over the summer. Seriously, look into sending them to a
summer camp. Give your boy or girl the opportunity to learn and experience new things at the summer camp of their choice. Besides, you all probably need a summer break.
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“Family” from page 14 “Culver gave me the time and opportunity to acquire new skills and the level of competence. I also learned about leadership and teamwork and gained an a larger community.” We’re a camping family. At camp, children learn responsibility without even realizing it “Thanks to my father’s love for camping, Culver, and my other camp and counselor experiences, I now have a wonderful sense of adventure. I have
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tiative partnered dozens of summer camps with the local art gallery to educate the community about the values of summer crafts play in creative child development. Starr and his wife Virginia’s two daughters, Annie Starr, nine, and Virginia Frances, four, are already carrying on the Teel family tradition. “I believe that there is a perfect summer camp for every child,” says Starr. “It’s a lot like picking out a college — you match your child’s needs and interests Annie Starr began attending day camps when she was six, and this past summer spent several weeks at both Camp Greystone and at Camp Wayfarer. “I love summer camp. My favorite thing was my Annie Starr happily. camp has been critically important in all of my life’s work,” says her father, Starr. Eden Foster is a freelance writer who lives and works in the mountains of western North Carolina. CAMP Magazine, reprinted by permission of the American Camp ciation, Inc.
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Women’s Lacrosse Comes to Santa Cruz O ver the past several year’s interest in women’s lacrosse has been gaining momentum across the country. The sport has taken an east to west migration with the majority of the top programs located in Mid Atlantic and New England regions. Lacrosse is hot right now for girls. It is what soccer was 20 years. Seizing this opportunity for women, the Santa Cruz County Warriors who have
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he Monte Vista Christian School’s Equestrian Team has had another terrific year and has just been awarded the State High Point Championship for the Interscholastic Equestrian Association. Over the course of the school year, the team has traveled all over California competing in events where the riders are required to ride and show over a course of jumps demonstrating their equitation i.e. riding ability and posture on unfamiliar horses. The Team has competed in 15 shows this season from LA to Stanford
to Pleasanton and has won the High Point Championship or Reserve Championship at 12 of these events, while competing against 22 other teams from all over the state. Both the High School and Middle School teams from MVCS have had banner seasons and they are moving on to the Zone Finals on April 6 in Pleasanton. Many of the riders have also won Individual Championships and will be competing for a chance to ride at the National Finals in Massachusetts in May. Last year the Equestrian Team from
MVCS won the State Championship also and competed at Nationals in NY where the team finished third in the country, a record for any team from the West Coast. For more information contact Cassie Belmont at: mvequestrian or visit: monte vistaequestrian. com Sophomore Molly Pedulla won the Regional ChampiRider and trainer Cassie Belmont
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Thirty-First Annual Bowl for Kids’ Sake Big Brothers Big Sisters of Santa Cruz County
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his is the most important fundraiser of the year for Big Brothers Big Sisters. One Hundred percent of the proceeds go directly to the development of long lasting mentoring relationships for the at-risk youth in our county. Over 600 bowlers from local businesses, schools, and organizations come together to bowl for the organization. Over 4,000 pledge sponsors from all over the country donate to our bowlers supporting Big Brothers Big Sisters of Santa Cruz County is celebrating its 31st year hosting the popular Bowl for Kids’ Sake Event at the Boardwalk Bowl in Santa Cruz on May 3 and 4. Over 600 bowlers will sign up at www.santacruzmentor.org and bowl together to fundraise for the at-risk youth in our county. Since 1982, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Santa Cruz County has matched 4,825 at-risk youth with a Big Brother or Big Sister in a mentoring relationship. During a one-year period, we work with over 700 people. This includes all our kids and their families, the Bigs, the volunteers, the youth in our Watsonville After-school Enrichment and Mentoring program, and all the potential families and youth waiting for a mentoring relationship. All of the proceeds from the annual Bowl-athon go directly to the development of long lasting mentoring relationships for the at-risk youth in our county. Over the 31 years, Bowl for Kids’ Sake has hosted 15,500 bowlers and provided
fun for over 100 teams per year. Approximately 4,500 businesses have come to us to support our programs with event sponsorships, bowling teams, and donations. In the coming weeks we anticipate 120 teams to sign up to bowl with friends, family, co-workers, and community builders. Big Brothers Big Sisters continues to sign up individuals and new groups every day. with each bowler aiming for a $120 pledge to the agency. Interested prospective bowlers contact us at 464-8691 or visit our website at www.Santacruzmentor.org to join the event during one of the bowling times Individuals raising $120 or more receive event t-shirts. Individuals that raise above $200 will receive a sweatshirt. And those that raise above $250 in pre-collected pledges will receive a grab bag prize. Big Brothers Big Sisters also has exciting Grand Prizes for top revenue producers. Recent surveys of our kids indicate that after one year of being matched in a mentoring relationship: ships have improved relationships have improved school has improved have improved. This program seeks to keep our at-risk youth in school, away from drugs and alcohol, out of prison, and ultimately on the right path towards a positive and healthy future. Contact: Tory Del Favero tory@santacruAptos Times / April 1st 2014 / 25
North Salinas Frosh Focus Saturday – March 15 Aptos Frosh Girls – Competing against 18 other schools, won the event: 1st - Aptos
Wilcox 1 – Aptos 0 Aptos 12 – Monta Vista 0 Live Oak 6 – Aptos 5
Aptos girls scored more points than the next 4 teams combined. Highlights (all 1st place (25-22, 25-15, 25-17) Aptos def Mt Madonna (25-23, 30-32, 25-21, 25-21) Aptos Scoring: Ben Dorfman 16 kills, 6 blocks; Cole Welle 14 kills, 3 blocks, 3 aces; Kolby Losik orchestrated a well rounded attack, with 36 assists and an ace. The defense of Bret Rodriguez, Kael Losik, Dean Mayne, and Tyler Krinkie made it happen. Homestead def Aptos (25-21, 25-20, 25-16)
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Even though this was a frosh-only meet, these marks are some of the top marks in the SCCAL this year. This frosh girls class is very special. The girls went 2-3-6 in the 100m, 1-3-5-6 in the 200m, 1-4 in the 100mH, 1-2 in the 300mH, 1-2-3 in the PV, 1-2-3-6 in the LJ, and 1-2-4-5 in the TJ, and there were hundreds of competitors at the meet today. It’s a special group.
Track & Field Garlic Classic – Saturday March 22 Aptos Varsity Boys – 3rd out of 22 teams (Palma 1st - 87 pts,
Aptos frosh-soph girls 1st (91 pts., Santa Catalina 2nd - 45 pts.,
Harbor Dual Meet Thursday – March 13 Aptos Varsity Boys – Aptos won 117 14. Double winners for Aptos - CJ Pisturino -
Aptos Varsity Girls – Aptos won 128-7. Double winners - Jessica Campos
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St. Francis Dual Meet – Friday March 20 Aptos Varsity Boys – Aptos won 121-9. Double winners - Dominic Rodriguez (SP -
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goods store. Interested in playing goalie? We have all the gear and a goalie coach to teach you! Age groups: players will be broken up into groups based on age. Girls Lacrosse Camp with Coach Lauren Junker through Capitola Parks and Rec July 7th-10th 9-12 at Jade Street Park Girls Lacrosse Camp with Coach Lauren Junker through Scotts Valley Parks and Rec July 14th-17th 9-12 at Sky Park To learn more about Santa Cruz Lacrosse programs, or sign up for camps and teams email Lauren Junker laurenmjunker@gmail.com; or go to www.scclax. com.
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gathered at The Mediterranean to enjoy refreshments from The Mediterranean, Sid’s Smokehouse and Marianne’s Ice Cream while attending quarterly membership meeting. Zach Friend, 2nd District Supervisor gave an update of local projects and issues. Also there were his analyst, Patrick Mulhearn, Director, John Presleigh and Assistant Public Works Director for Parks, Betsey Lynberg to discuss the update and answer questions.
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riend announced the planned groundbreaking this summer of a long-awaited county park at Searidge and McGregor Drives. This was enthusiastihave worked for years to create this neighborhood park. Attendees of the meeting voted for their favorite park names to will be included in a list of potential names to be forwarded to the Santa Cruz County Parks Commission. Once a name
is selected by the commission, it will be submitted to the Board of Supervisors for The park will be built in phases with playground for young children; a picnic table area; a permanent turf lawn; a
portion of the park’s walkway; droughttolerant landscaping, and a temporary restroom. A new sidewalk will connect the corner of Searidge Road to the Canterbury Lane-McGregor Road intersection. Private donations will be needed to complete the park’s Phase II installation of the permanent restroom, skate-able art piece and the corner amphitheater.
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where you surpassed your personal best. For me, I think about the friendships that were made while playing basketball in the school gym. As important as academics are, the things that we tend to remember as we look back are the extra-
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curricular activities that have helped to make us who we are; it is these moments that stand out to us. That is one reason why I feel a robust and fully encompassing sports program at our schools is such an important part of our student’s time in school. The advantages of student involvement in a sports program are well documented. The increase in academic achievement, increased high school and college graduation rates, and a decrease in drug and alcohol abuse all are part of what make sports important in the lives of our students. Furthermore, long-term studies have shown that young people who develop a “love for the game” as my son would say, are more likely to stay active and grow older. Unfortunately, cuts to educational budgets have come down hard on sports programs. To push back and help to fund these important programs, community members have come together to ensure that every student has the strong sports program. The Aptos High Sports Foundation raises funds to make
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sure that economic pressures do not close out athletic activities. Groups such as this have helped to make athletes at all local schools more successful. They also demonstrate a community that is willing to come together to help students from all walks of life. Research has been done for years on on students. A research project that spanned almost 10 years found a variety community when a well-run, fully funded sports program is in place. One set of advantages for a student involved in sports are the weight management due to increased physical activity and the improvement in eating habits for students involved with sports. Young athletes are prone to eat better, reduce their sugar intake and be more conscious of what they are putting into their body. This combination of increased physical activity and improvement in eating habits helps to establish the right attitudes towards weight management. As the obesity rate has ballooned an allencompassing sports program is part of the answer to combating this problem. “Schools Matter” page 29
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n Sunday, March 23 at the Mello Center for the Performing Arts, the Santa Cruz County Symphony, under the new Music Director Daniel Stewart, presented a most delightful afternoon of beautifully performed music. The words written on the front page of the program “The future is now” are now lit in bright lights and deservedly so! The program consisted of Bela Bartok’s Rumanian
start, Director Stewart revealed the 2014-15 concert programming that promises to be even more exciting than the current one. We will be treated to fresh Metropolitan Opera talent in addition to instrumental soloists. Bartok’s Dances consists of six dances that according to Bartok should not exceed four minutes to perform. Bartok seldom employed key signatures, however, editions today are available with them. Interesting to note that the main instruments used in this folk music are balom, instruments typical of the people of that Eastern European region. The three languages of that area Slovak and Hungarian in particular and Rumanian in general
in Bartok’s compositions. Maestro Stewart understood and executed Bartok’s Dances in all authenticity and brought out impressive results. The articulated bowed/ several of the dances served as the backdrop against were performed with excellence. This work was well received by the audience. an emotional solemnity that was woven throughout the six dances. Contrasting imitative Baroque textures were blended in the six dances that created a refreshing
Other advantages of sports are the emotional gains that being part of a team can have. A 2010 study found that young people who were involved with sports at school had more social support and close friends then students who did not participate. Furthermore, these strong relationships they helped to give them higher satisfaction with their life and be more optimistic about their future. What this of the physical activity, sports and team camaraderie for young people foster the opportunity to build long-term relationships. I have friendships that started in the street playing baseball that have lasted for over 35 years. The bond of being part of a
overall musical fabric. The many solos artistically persuperb. The revolutionary Unanswered Question by Charles Ives is his most famous composition, an endeavor he called a “cosmic drama.” The work can be thought of as a triple layered collage scored for three groups: an on stage forms a dynamically quiet, hauntingly, penetrating choral that Ives said represented “the silence of the Druids” and a solo trumpet situated in the balcony of the Mello Center. At calculated intervals, Maestro Stewart cued the trumpet solo from the balcony that expressed an enigmatic phrase expressing “the perennial question of existence.” This question-answer idea continued by the trumpet answered
team can last well beyond the game and even one’s academic career. Over 75 percent of students at Aptos High participate in some type of sports larger array of sports programs than any other another high school or college in the area. This focus on building the complete student has led to tremendous success in sports. So far this academic year alone the school has had 6 SCCAL and 3 CCS championships in football, boys and girls soccer, boys and girls cross country and wrestling. Aptos Junior High also has a strong sports program that has led to League Championships for Track and Field 5 years in a row. AHS success in student achievement for these athletes is also strong. Aptos High has won 6 CCS scholarship awards
by the woodwinds, each time somewhat more agitated and louder until the woodwinds simply stopped as the trumpet played the question one last time. Judging by the response of the audience, the Ives’ work was a most welcomed success into new, unchartered musical territory. The orchestra paid keen attention to every nuance Stewart put forth in realizing the colorful orchestration Stravinsky employed in his Pulcinella Suite. The work phrasing and virtuosity throughout the entire concert by a list of all the wind, brass and string players! The long awaited interesting, intelligent programming the audience to come. Bravo Maestro Stewart and Santa Cruz County Symphony!
for the team’s overall GPA. This type of award is indicative of a student body that recognizes the importance of academic success and a group of coaches who reenforce it. All this would not be possible without the Aptos community’s support of local sports. The Aptos Sports Foundation, which has been in existence for over 35 years, holds two fundraising events a year and has during this time raised almost $3 million dollars for our local schools. These alumni, local business leaders and concerned citizens have supplied funds for provided lights at the pool and even proHS stadium. They are now working with
entrance to the campus that has been called “Freedom Field.” This new facility will be open to students and to the community at large within the next year. All of this from two fundraisers a year by a community that wants our young people to achieve their full potential both as students and athletes. The hallmark of a strong community is a strong sports program. When we go to an Aptos High or Aptos Junior High game, we are coming together for the same purpose, to support those kids win or lose. I believe sports; they bring people together. As a trustee, I am excited to look for new ways to build on this athletic success. Local sports are not just good for the students but for our entire community. Aptos Times / April 1st 2014 / 29
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here is no question that Sophie Hannah is a talented writer. That being said, though, this latest novel by the British novelist may not be for all readers. Louise Beeston, the narrator of this tale, is becoming totally unglued and you are given a ringside seat for the creepy proceedings. It all begins
boarding school so he can be part of an award winning boys choir. Shortly after this traumatic event for Louise, she engages in a neighborhood war with her neighbor over loud music. husband purchase a second home out in the countryside away from their townhouse, but the music problem continues. But now, rather than rock music, Sophie is haunted by choral singing and she eventually sees the source of the music – the orphan choir! Frankly, this chilling story is rather unnerving and its ending is perhaps not unexpected, but it still packs a wallop. What’s odd about this insane narrative is that as much as I was tempted to stop reading, I didn’t! It exercised a strange hold what I had started. If this sounds like your cup of tea, then give “The Orphan Choir” a try, but you can’t say that you weren’t warned.
Apocalypse By Dean Crawford
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he two previous books in series featuring Ethan Warner received a mixed response from readers and critics alike. This Imagine if you could control time and see into the future. Would you use that ability for good or evil? In the case of the gentleman who
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be the response. After a plane carrying scientists disappears in the infamous Bermuda Triangle and then the wife and daughter of an accomplished physicist are gunned down, Warner and his partner, Nicola Lopez, are assigned the investigation by the Defense Intelligence Agency. entist who is on the run after his family tragedy. The search will range from Cape Canaveral and the Florida Everglades to the Dominican Republic and a secret, underwater research facility. Although there’s plenty of action, a willing suspension of disbelief is a necessary prerequisite for reading this novel. Also, a grasp of physics will make this experience all the more enjoyable. It is a bit of a stretch to accept some of the situations that Crawford creates, but if you aren’t too critical, this can be an entertaining read. There are more than a few real bad guys out there creating mayhem
The Chase By Janet Evanovich and Lee Goldberg
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hey were an instant hit when introduced last year in “The Heist” and now this investigative odd couple returns for another assignment. Nicolas Fox is a very talented con artist. FBI agent Kate O’Hare is the only person to ever catch the wily Fox. Now the two have joined forces to bring to justice some of the most accomplished denizens of the underworld. Carter Grove, a well-connected and rails and snatched a rare Chinese artifact from the Smithsonian. It is up to Fox and O’Hare to retrieve the priceless object before the Chinese realize it has gone missing. Grove’s elite team of miscreants will be pitted against a rag-tag group assembled by Grove and O’Hare that include a computer geek, an actor and an over-the-hill group of mercenaries under the control of O’Hare’s father. Although this appears, on paper, to be quite a mismatch, the resulting struggle for the priceless heirloom becomes a fas-
cinating odyssey that stretches from the nation’s capital to Shanghai, the Scottish highlands and the more seamy neighborhoods of Montreal. Lee Goldberg was involved in the “Monk” TV series and the writing that made that show so much fun is in evidence here. This is a collaboration that not only
uncovers some secrets that are as unexpected as they are sensational. The backstory here is a good one and that makes for a fascinating and fast paced read. If you feel the inspector’s previous outings have been a bit “ho-hum,” give this one a try. It will rekindle your interest in this long running series.
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Children of the Revolution An Inspector Banks Novel By Peter Robinson
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he Inspector Banks novels just keep coming, but this latest mystery is, in many respects, one of the most intriguing to come along in a long time. Gavin Miller is a disgraced college lecturer whose has seemingly lived in poverty for years. When the recluse is found dead, it appears Miller wasn’t as poor as most people thought. Investigating the death of the former
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individual who nearly forces Banks to jettison the whole case.
so be it! Into this dangerous situation comes Baldwin de Furnshill. A young boy who has traveled from England to defend the Holy Land, Baldwin is fleeing a dark past but the future doesn’t look much better. The youth is about to become embroiled in one of the most brutal sieges in history and there’s no guarantee he’ll ever see his homeland again. Over 500 pages, this is a compelling novel if you haven’t yet tired of Knights of the Templar yarns. British author Michael Jecks has written numerous novels about this time period and the famous Knights of the Templar. He puts his encyclopedic knowledge to good use in all of them, but
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imee, an eight-year-old miniature Schnauzer/Maltese, came to the Santa Cruz SPCA after her owner passed away. She made the transition with unexpected ease and truly is a lovely little dog that will make her next family very happy. If you are looking for a mellow girl who’s already got most of her training and obedience down pat, then Aimee is the one to choose! Aimee is a very personable girl who gets along with all beings, human and animal. She’s house-trained, crate-trained, leash-trained and very obedient. You can immediately see that Aimee is a youthful eight and still loves to go on walks, and play with toys but she also enjoys relaxing and is extremely easy to have around. This sweet girl is polite when meeting new dogs but will set her boundaries with overly rambunctious types. She shows no interest in chasing cats, birds or squirrels. When she’s in the home, Aimee’s
and attentive. She comes when called and is always up for pets and rubs. She can easily get up and down stairs and jump in and out of the car. She will not jump up on furniture unless invited and when you’re eating, she will go lie down and not beg for food. However, will do a little dance on her hind legs. All in all, this wonderful girl will household types. If Aimee sounds like all you’ve ever wanted, please come meet her. Seeing is believing! The Santa Cruz SPCA is a 501c3 charitable organization. For more information call 465-5000, visit our website www.spcasc.org or stop by 2685 Chanticleer Avenue. Hours are Tuesday-Sunday, 11:00 A.M. to 5:00 p.m. The SPCA Mall Adoption Center and Gift Shop is in the Capitola Mall near Target, open Fridays from 11am-5pm and Sat-Sun 11am4pm.
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Aptos Chamber of Commerce Thursday April 10
April Breakfast Meeting 7:30 - 9:00 a.m., Best Western
Are Zen” at 9:00am. Zazen instruction First Tues. of each every Monday, ranging from meat month at 6:30pm. dishes, to gluten-free, to vegan. For more info. visit both Try a sample, get a recipe card, oceangatezen.org and facebook. and learn tips for meal prep and leftovers. Tuesdays thru Sundays Featured recipes are posted on the New Leaf Community blog at Svaroopa® Yoga Classes www.newleafcommunity.com. See website for times, Deerpark Community Markets culinary
PROFILE of Santa Cruz oin us for our April breakfast meeting with special guest Clares St. Capitola speaker Barbara Mason, Economic Development Coordinator PROFILE of Santa Cruz. Its of Santa Cruz County. free and it works. Last year it Call or email for reservations, places 126 of its members in jobs, and we can help you too. Ongoing aptoschamber.com workshops will cover resume writing, communication, and interview skills.
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by professional chefs, gardening workshops, seasonal fairs and events are a part of the market.
7:00pm at the Cabrillo Comet support for loosing weight at munity Center, Aptos Village these health group meetings. Park, 100 Aptos Creek Rd. ublic is invited to all programs. Contact President Jess Allen 9a.m.-1p.m. SV Community Center, 831-684-2721 or Past President Overeaters Anonymous Barbara Chamberlain at 831www.santacruzfarmersmarket.org 688-3356 for meeting/dinner reservations or information or visit www.cabrillohostlions.org. Sundays
Mar Blvd. Aptos es, you can do yoga! With the support of blankets, beginning students relax into easy poses First Wednesday each month designed to release to deepest Adoption/Child Welfare Orientation tensions in the body along the spine. Discover this unique form of Hatha yoga that deeply relaxes, quiets the mind, reduces pain, and/or adoptive parent is to accelerates injury recovery, and attend orientation. The orientation promotes better over all health. is designed to review the child For more information, visit www. welfare system and to give you a chance to have your question
Anonymous is a Cwanto-dependents 12-step group for people who healthy relationships and self
Capitola Road, Santa Cruz. acilitated by Jill Ginghofer, this group is for caregivers and family addiction. Three meetings are now members of people with Alzheimers being held in Santa Cruz County, on Sundays, Tuesdays, and Fridays. Tuesdays saveyoursanity@aol.com
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Dated Events Saturday March 29 thru Tuesday April 1 Property Tax Sale
tax defaulted properties online. The auction will be held in an
Soquel Dr. Soquel eetings are open to the public and the location alternates supports immunity, energy, between the City of Santa Cruz Police Community Room, and the Soquel sleep, mood, and the body’s ability Creek Water District Headquarters. to handle stress.
million unpaid property taxes, penalties, and fees on 186 taxdefaulted properties. Additional information can be found at www.bid4assets.com.
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he Distinguished Artist Second Tuesdays each month Concert & Lecture Series. California.html for more information. for women through all stages from Free Job Seek Workshop! support group for adults grieving the Fundraiser featuring Blues singer diagnoses through treatment. and comedian James Lee Stanley. or e-mail charleswhitt@att.net for death of a family member or a friend. For more information or to Proceeds from the event go to This group is a place where you can more information. Scotts Valley. For more inforshare stories, learn tools for coping, and completing the purchase of our receive support from people who care. new Yamaha Grand piano, special Hoffman’s for Second Harvest For more information, please call plans for our 30th anniversary, and Drop in Grief Support developing our music education PFLAG (Parents, Families, and outreach to underserved areas of Terrance, Aptos Friends of Lesbians and Gays) The Santa Cruz Santa Cruz County. oin other adults who are grieving 7:00pm-9:00pm, 900 High St. First of total sales to Second Harvest Third Fridady of Each Month Watercolor Exhibit the death of a friend or family Congregational Church of Santa Cruz every Thursday night from 5-10 mazing colorful and luminous member. Learn helpful tools for Friday Shakespeare Club p.m. Every $1 donated provides Wednesday April 2 watercolors will be presented coping: Share stories and receive healthy 4 meals to people in need and exhibiting watercolorist at First Congregational Church, 900 Sons in Retirement Luncheon support from people who care. throughout Santa Cruz through their annual show. No registration required, please High St. Santa Cruz Wednesdays Santa Cruz Art League Gallery eets monthly on the third agencies that Second Harvest Toastmasters: blocks past Costco) friday, until May 17th. Come support. Speak for Success atered lunch by Barbara & join us, a group of diverse women, Tuesdays, Thursdays thru Co. and a talk by Malcolm in stimulating discussions of ShakeSaturdays Mondays speare’s plays. Guests are welcome. MacKinnon - artist. Cost is $17.00 Ocean Gate Zen Center Zazen Valley Drive, Scotts Valley. for more information and reservaMeal Solution Mondays tions call Dave at 831-336-8481 by iving a business presentation? Instructions Second Thursdays each month Saturdays the friday before the event. Interviewing for a job? Improve your speaking skills in a Cycling Center) friendly, supportive environment West side stores) Thursday April 3 he Aptos Market, with over orning meditation schedule with Redwood Ramblers Toastet fresh ideas for easy-toommander Ronals Petty leads Genealogical Society of Santa 80 vendors, is open year is Tues. & Thurs. 6:45am; the meetings. masters. Open to all levels. nutritious main entrees from Fri. 9:00am, & Sat. 8:30am round, with the best selections of Cruz County to Meet Drop-ins welcome. For more a member of the New Leaf followed by “Come As You fresh foods. In addition, family
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Democratic Women’s Club of Santa Cruz County 7:00p.m. at 740 Front Street
Cruz County Treasurer-Tax Tmeeting up? Support is available. CLA Collector will be holding the S2014anta every Friday. Property Tax Sale Auction for
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Who is asking for our vote? 7:00 p.m. 1900 17th Ave. Santa Cruz n Educational event for all Santa Cruz Voters & Members of the Community
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Tuesday April 22 Aptos Sons in Retirement Luncheon 11:30 a.m. at Severinos Court, Aptos. peaker will be John Hibble, Executive Director of Aptos Chamber of Commerce on History of Aptos and Area.
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Call for artists for the Begonia Festival!
www.PeninsulaBanjoBand.org he Capitola Begonia Festival Comittee is excited to invite all Thursdays local artists to submit a piece of
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for the 62nd Annual Capitola Begonia Festival, 2014. According to Kim Hogan, a former selected artist, “This is an experience of a lifetime I would wish for all fellow artists in the community�. This year’s theme is “Begonia’s on Broadway.� The artwork does not have to include this theme, but selection does traditionally favor it. A list of past themes and posters can be viewed at www. begoniafestival.com. Deadline for entry of submissions is March 31 through April 5. For additional information, annhogan@att.net.
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Second Sundays Each Month Carole Wang Trunk Show
Downtown Santa Cruz
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his is a night for true “Social Tango.� Order a wonderful meal from the Star Bene Argentine Menu, (or their well known italian Facebook.
First Fridays each month guidelines can be obtained. Forms are also located at local schools or can be requested from Arts Commissioner Trish Melehan at tmelehan@aol.com For more info call Trish at 831-566-9411.
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Capitola allroom dancing to live music by The 10th Ave. Band. Refreshments, large quare dancing! Try it, you’ll floor, friendly atmosphere, free like it! Friendship put to music, parking. Open to the publicevent is family friendly. Classes singles welcome! through Jan 29 are free. For more information, contact Sue person. Proceeds benefit MCSC.
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Monterey Symphony
While April has a complicated energy attached to it, dear Taurus, there are some bright spots. Get in touch with your grounded side on the 20th and 21st. How? What about heading out
Contact Lee McLaughlin, Booking in a First Friday art tour, visit
Dated Events Friday April 11
The Distinguished Artist Concert & Lecture Series Fundraiser featuring Blues singer and comedian James Lee Stanley. Live Auction, Bargetto Winery
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Capitola Village. ill have the new spring/ summer bamboo clothing line available for customers to see, touch and order.The Carol Wang designer label, based out of Fremont, features knitwear using a combination of bamboo, linen and
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Energy may not be at its best for work and health routines, and you could be feeling sluggish or bored. If so, it’s likely more about waning emotional energy — motivation and inspiration — which impact your physical vitality as well. Amazing days await you on the 29th and 30th.
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You’re gaining a good amount of respect professionally and in your community this month, dear Gemini, especially around the 6th. Self-esteem is improved - some of the problems you encountered last month will clear up or concern you less. The Full Moon on April 15th shines but nags in a big way. Do everything you can to get in touch with your creative energies on the
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While you may not feel in charge, it’s a good time for learning more about the people in your life. You are growing towards a more spiritual or idealistic approach to your relationships, and this feeling restless at home or at work then it is up to you to tell whoever you need to tell, that you need to do whatever it is you need to do, to quell this restless energy.
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Saturday April 26 thru Sunday May 4
day. When’s the last time you had a massage? Why not head down to the massage college and get a cut-rate rub from a student? It won’t cost too much and you’ll feel great afterwards.
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Santa Cruz Reel Work Labor Film Festival! Monterey and San Jose with be
the struggles of workers both in the U.S. and internationally. For a full listing of titles and venues go to reelwork.org
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Your key word for the 1st and 2nd is: Indulge! Yes, indulge in romance. Indulge in spending quality time with friends and family. Indulge in loving your work. Indulge in getting a good night’s sleep. Indulge in some amazing, healthy meals. Wonderful energy is with you for learning, corresponding, negotiating, communicating, and connecting. This can anchor you for the next couple of weeks when the world gets frenetic and people constantly annoy and interrupt each other. Manage your time carefully this month. There can be a tendency to procrastinate and to avoid important responsibilities.
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Cook yourself a wonderful dinner on the 1st. Sit down, light a candle, and enjoy every bite. If at all possible, do this alone: You are in need of some serious ‘you’ time. Get in some major nurturing and a good night’s sleep and see if you don’t feel a million times better afterwards.
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demands. Don’t get lost in the confusion. The April 15th Full Moon could renew your feelings of love, if not for a person then for a fading memory, pet, fondness for a place, or perhaps the simple joy of doing something special that had to be neglected as life got busier.
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all your time cleaning up other people’s little messes. The Full Moon on April 15th reminds you that good health and low stress are worth their weight in gold. This is a great period for spending
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long breath and look around. You have all the time in the world! Give yourself a pep talk on the 16th and 17th. You deserve it. And yes, you can do this! Easy-peasy. Seriously.
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as much water as the new development will be using. They do it by reducing existing customers’ water use elsewhere in the District. Develschools or businesses—and pay to put in water saving devices such
Thus, new development actually leads to water savings. Developers cover the cost of this program on top of the standard development fees they each must pay. This program been instrumental in helping us lower our total annual consumption of additional development. As a direct result of the Aptos
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were replaced in both residential and commercial buildings throughout the District. Since the WDO program began in 2003, developers have paid for over
homes, businesses and schools. This means that if you received a free toilet through the District’s toilet replacement program, you can thank someone who was trying to build a home or business facility. The program accounts for 160 acre-feet per year of water saved—enough to supply 10,000 households with water for one year. The District may expand the program to include other watersaving action builders can take, like replacing turf and installing water cisterns to store rainwater. The Aptos Village project itself meets strict water conservation erheads. It will also exceed standards for low-water-use landscaping. The project includes an innovative system that directs rainwater to landscaping features, allowing the water to soak down into the ground rather than entering a storm drain and ultimately discharging to the ocean. Aptos Village will serve as a conservation showcase for other urban projects not only in the District, but countywide. However, as part of its ongoing sustainable water supply for our customers, the District is in fact considering enacting a building moratorium. A moratorium would prevent all construction that would lead to increased water use, or a larger “water footprint.” It would prevent both new development and remodels of existing structures that lead to more water use. It means no new homes or home remodels that, for example, add a bathroom or a new municipal projects including the City of Capitola, County of Santa Cruz Parks, and the proposed Heart of Soquel Village project. The Board will discuss this potential moratorium at an upcoming meeting. We are still working on details regarding when this meeting will take place and where it will be
held, but we will make sure to get that information out as soon as it becomes available. The Board will evaluate and discuss the very complex feasibility implications, legal issues, and the economic impacts on our community of a possible moratorium in our portion of the shared groundwater basin. If the District does declares a moratorium it must, as a condition, also actively begin pursuing a supplemental water supply. Since the District has been actively pursuing a supplemental supply project for several years we already meet that condition as long as we continue this path to a desalination plant project with our partners at the City of Santa Cruz, since the City took a step back to reevaluate the project, our Board has been discussing alternate supplemental supply options. These options include desalination, water transfers and using recycled water to recharge our depleted underground basins. The District is committed to pursuing all available options for meeting our community’s water needs and will continue to evaluate all tools available at out disposal. As I said last month, we operate with an open door policy and always welcome customers’ ideas and contributions to our ongoing conversation on this critical issue. I encourage you to visit our website www.soquelcreekwater. org for water conservation tips, erheads and faucet aerators, and ciency washers to graywater systems to turf replacement.
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