Capitola / Soquel Times June 2013

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June 2013 • Vol 18 No. 6 • www.tpgonlinedaily.com Beneath The Waves Film Festival

Come and Enjoy a series of short films — by professionals, amateurs and students — on what’s below the waves: Great Whites and Basking Sharks, Giant Pacific Octopus, Right and Blue Whales, Stingrays and Other Cool Sea Life.

The “Beneath The Waves Film Festival” takes place Saturday, June 8 from 11-5 p.m Full Story on page 14

Capitola Chamber June Calendar

Come celebrate at It’s Wine Tyme with new owners Ed and Sondi. The Capitola-Soquel Chamber will kick things off on Friday, June 7 at 5pm with a ribbon cutting, followed by laughs with comedian Joe Hughs at 7:30pm. The Grand Opening Party will take place Saturday, June 8 from 2 – 6pm on the patio with live music featuring Glennie B & Friends, $5 wines by the glass on the patio, and 20% off bottles sold.

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SC Symphony Introduces New Maestro On behalf of the Santa Cruz County Symphony, I am very pleased and excited to announce the appointment of our new Music Director, Daniel Stewart starting July 1!

I appreciate your thoughtful participation in our search process and look forward to your continued support of our Symphony next Season.

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Soquel High Leaders Graduate Leaders of the Soquel High School Class of 2013 are getting ready for their next stage in life, and they all have something to say: ••• Graham Denevan – Valedictorian ’m looking forward to attending U.C. Berkeley majoring in Political Science and graduating in the class of 2017.

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team and took part in Mock Trial. Allow me to introduce my family; my father and mother Dan and Rene Denevan and my sister Lily. The all helped me get to this point in my life.

••• Christina Foster – Valedictorian will be going to the University of New Hampshire this fall and majoring in Occupational Therapy. continued on page 4

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Community News Capitola Chamber June Calendar – A Month of Fun, Sun, Classic Cars and Vintage Motorcycles Porter Memorial Library Ice Cream Social & Story Hour • News Flash! El Salto Resorts Seeks Expansion! • Start Smart Program Hot Rods On The Green!

Harbor High School Valedictorians Beneath The Waves Film Festival SC Symphony Introduces New Maestro!

SqCWD Selects New General Manager • Down to Earth Women (DEW) Luncheon Sets Record for Attendance Literacy Program of Santa Cruz County to Honor Long-Term Supporters The 2013 Santa Cruz Firecracker Run – July 4 at Harvey West Park! – Come for the Thrill – Run for the Cause – Stay for the Party • Capitola Soroptimists Calling for Entries for the 8th Annual ‘Bras For a Cause’ Silent and Live Auction

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Local Sports Central Coast Section Track & Field Finals at Gilroy High

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Your Opinions SC Chamber of Commerce on Our Water Issue EIR Makes Life Difficult for Desalination By Mike Rotkin

Kids Camp • Pages 10 ~ 12 10 Camp Is for Every Child by Peg L. Smith, Chief Executive Officer, ACA 11 Water and Boating Safety Tips for Summer

Business Profile 17 Capitola Veterinary Hospital by Noel Smith

Community Calendar • Arts & Entertainment – Pages 28 & 29

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

Featured Columnists 15 Classical Reflections by Josef Sekon – SCC Symphony Orchestra Selects New Musical Director 22 Village Corner – A Very Brief History of the CVRA Neighborhood Riverview Terrace 22 Seniors in Action by Noreen Santaluce – Open Up Your World — Learn to Paint!

23 Work in Progress by Camille Smith – What’s in your compass?

24 Wildfire Season Preparation in Driest First Quarter in 50 Years by Mike DeMars-Fire Inspector, Central Fire Protection District 25 ‘Inflammaging’ – There’s a fire inside you and it’s making you sick! By Carol Shwery, DC, CCN 26 The Book Bag by Robert Francis – Some early summer reading suggestions…

27 Innovation in Education by Henry Castaniada – Exceptional Transitional Kindergarten Program at Opal Cliffs School 30 Summertime Learning: A Lifetime of Benefits by Laysha Ward

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“Graduation” from page 1 Soccer has been my sport since I was 4-years-old. I played for the SC Breakers for 7 years. At Soquel HS I played varsity for all 4 years as a starter. I served as president for the ASB and the NHS (National Honor Society) and I love helping people. Awards and scholarships I received include the Comcast Leaders and Achievers Award, and the Soquel HS Leadership Award. My very-supportive parents are Michael and Jill Foster and my brother is Christopher.

••• Caleb Gotthardt – Valedictorian y plan is to attend Cal Poly and major in Liberal Arts and Engineering and to graduate in 2017. I like surfing and music, which explains why I play the Saxophone in the Jazz Band and also play piano and drums. I have a great family and my dad, Richard, is the Pastor of Adult Ministries at Santa Cruz Bible Church, my mom, Kelli is a consultant and I have a younger brother Cade and a sister, Madison.

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••• Andrew Schmidt – Valedictorian ’m looking forward to attending Santa Clara University and majoring in biomedical engineering. Some of my activities at Soquel HS were: Co-President of the Key Club (I like participating in volunteer work and fundraisers) and playing baseball and football as a starter for the past two years. I also enjoy music and have been playing the piano for the past nine years. In my free time I like to spend it with my friends and playing sports. My family means a lot to me and without their support I would not have the opportunities I have today.

••• Tyler Stewart – Valedictorian fter graduation I plan on attending U.C.S.C. and majoring in Biology. I had a lot of fun at Soquel HS and enjoyed being on the basketball team and playing trumpet in the school’s Jazz and Concert Bands. I want to thank my mom, Michelle Stewart, My dad Jim Stewart (Soquel HS

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My family means a lot to me and without their support I would not have the opportunities I have today.

— Andrew Schmidt I like surfing and music, which explains why I play the Saxophone in the Jazz Band and also play piano and drums. — Caleb Gotthardt My favorite classes at Soquel HS were Advanced Placement Chemistry and U.S. History.

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Band Director) and my sister Shannon for all their support.

••• Cassidy Donaldson – Salutatorian ext year I will be attending the University of San Diego and plan to major in Business Administration. I would love to thank the teachers who have guided me through the last four years and thank my family for continuously supporting me. I am so proud of all the accomplishments the class of 2013 has achieved.

••• Zulieca Rodriguez – Salutatorian went to Soquel Elementary School and New Brighton Middle school and I plan to enter U.C.S.C. in the fall of 2014 and major in Neuroscience. My favorite classes at Soquel HS were Advanced Placement Chemistry and U.S. History. In my senior year I became an AVID (Advancement via Individual Determination) tutor. I was a Key Club member for my sophomore, junior and senior years. All four years I was on the school basketball team and one of my favorite memories is winning the final game in the SCCAL tournament in 2013 at the new Kaiser Permanente Arena.

••• Gloria Nava – Salutatorian will be going to U.C. Davis but my major is “Undecided” at this time. While at Soquel HS I enjoyed playing soccer but my other favorite pastime was reading. I want to thank my parents, Teresa and Isidru Nava, for their help and faith in me. n ••• Cover Photo: Back row (From Left) Caleb Goatherd, Christina Foster, Graham Delevan.

Front row (From Left) Andrew Schmidt, Cassidy Donaldson, Tyler Stewart, Zuleica Rodriguez Hernandez and Gloria Nava Orosco.

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Capitola Chamber June Calendar

A Month of Fun, Sun, Classic Cars and Vintage Motorcycles June 7 – 8 It’s Wine Tyme Grand Opening Party • Ribbon Cutting on Friday, June 7 at 5 p.m.

• Grand Opening Party on Saturday, June 8 from 2 – 6PM ome celebrate at It’s Wine Tyme with new owners Ed and Sondi. The Capitola-Soquel Chamber will kick things off on Friday, June 7 at 5pm with a ribbon cutting, followed by laughs with comedian Joe Hughs at 7:30pm. The Grand Opening Party will take place Saturday, June 8 from 2 – 6pm on the patio with live music featuring Glennie B & Friends, $5 wines by the glass on the patio, and 20% off bottles sold.

116 Stockton Ave in Capitola Village.

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June 8 – 9 Capitola Rod & Custom Classic On the Esplanade in Capitola Village … rain or shine!

Saturday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Sunday 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. eaturing over 300 Hot Rods, Muscle Cars, Coupes, Roadsters, Customs and Classics - vintage to 1972. Enjoy Vendor Booths, Music, Raffle, Trophies, NASCAR Race Cars, Exotics, and more. Hear the roar and watch these dream machines cruise the coastline from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk to Capitola Village starting approximately 8:30 a.m. on Saturday morning. Feel the oldies rock and roll vibe

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with live music at Shadowbrook from The SparklRestaurant. etones, 50’s music Guest speaker at its best, on Satwill be Capurday afternoon itola Museum on the bandstand Director and at Esplanade local historian Park.

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It’s a funTopic: Camp filled weekend Capitola – A in Capitola Vacation Back in complete with Time.

Carolyn awesome cars, is one of our great music, all–time favorite charming shops, speakers, and Capitola Rod & Custom Classic Show 2012 restaurants for you are sure to every taste, and good family fun at the enjoy her tales of Capitola’s colorful past. beach! Car registration is still being Networking Luncheons are a great accepted for Sunday only, with a wait-list way to connect with business people and for Saturday. However, vendor space is community members, hear about current still available. If you have an auto related issues, enjoy lunch and be on your way in business… this is the place to showcase 90 minutes. Bring plenty of business cards! your goods!

Cost is $25 for Capitola-Soquel Call the Capitola-Soquel Chamber of Commerce at (831)475-6522 for more information or visit the website: www.capitolacarshow.com

Chamber members; $30 for prospective members. Seating is limited. Reservations and advance payment required. Call the Capitola-Soquel Chamber at 831.475.6522 for reservations.

Carolyn Swift For more information, visit www.capitolasoquelchamber.com June 12 Financial Solutions Grand Opening Celebration inancial Solutions Home Loans has moved to a beautiful new office at 2121 41st Avenue, Suite 209 in Capitola. Join Jeri Skipper and her associates for a grand opening celebration on Wednesday, June 12 from 4:30 – 7:30 pm.

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June 11 Capitola-Soquel Chamber Networking Lunch Featured speaker Capitola Museum Director Carolyn Swift ake your reservation for the Capitola-Soquel Chamber Networking Lunch on Tuesday, June 11 at 11:30 a.m.

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Porter Memorial Library Ice Cream Social & Story Hour One p.m. Wednesday June 19 Event for Preschool and Primary School Children he Porter Memorial Library invites the public to an ice cream social story hour at 1 pm, June 19.

This free event will feature Yummy!

Tasty Stories About Food for preschool and primary school grade children. The Porter Memorial Library is located at 3050 Porter St. Parking is behind The Bagelry.

The library will also offer Treats from Around the World featuring Vacation Tales from Far and Near at 1pm on July 17.

For information call 465-3326 or visit www.poterml.org.

••• El Salto Resort Applies for Expansion l Salto Resort at the end of El Salto Drive in Capitola has applied for an expansion to 41 units as a Hotel/Resort from the current 11 transient occupancy units. According to the City of Capitola Community Development Director, Richard Grunow, the initial site plans were submitted about one month ago.

The development will have to submit an EIR and final plans to the city before the planning commission can act on the proposed development. The El Salto

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property consists of 4 acres fronting on the cliffs between Capitola Village and New Brighton Beach State Park.

Already neighbors have expressed concern over potential increases in traffic and the expansion. It is reported that Charles Eadie of Hamilton Swift & Associates is representing the owner, Bob Blodgett for the project.

••• Start Smart Program he California Highway Patrol is offering a traffic safety program for teenage drivers and their parents. The Start Smart Program is aimed at helping future and newly licensed teenage drivers become aware of the responsibilities that accompany the privilege of being a licensed California driver.

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“Briefs” from page 6 The program is designed as an educational tool for parents and teenagers in

an effort to reduce the number of teenage injuries and deaths resulting from traffic collisions.

Traffic collisions are the leading cause

of death for 15-20 year olds. The primary objective of the program is to provide teens and parents with an understanding of how poor choices behind the wheel can affect the lives of numerous people. The Start Smart program also provides teens and parents with information on defensive driving, traffic laws in California, dynamics of traffic collisions, tips on avoiding traffic collisions, and DUI awareness.

Smart Start classes are free of charge.

The next class will be on Thursday June 13, at 6:30 PM at the Santa Cruz Police Department Community Room at 155 Center Street. For more details, and to make a reservation, please call the Santa Cruz CHP Office at (831) 662-0511.

••• Hot Rods On The Green! ingsmen Car Club’s 7th Annual Hot Rods On The Green car show is June 29 and 30 at Twin Lakes Church. This event has been a great success with over 125 classic and custom cars and motorcycles,

antique tractors and vintage fire trucks on display last year and an estimated 4000+ visitors! And for the first time, our High School Apprentices rolled-out their 1931 Ford Model A Rebuild Project car to show how much progress they made in its restoration. n

K “Calendar” from page 5 The Capitola-Soquel Chamber will kick things off with a ribbon cutting at 5 p.m. Enjoy appetizers by The River House, wine tasting from Myka Cellars and Wargin Wines, live music by July Fire, and great raffle prizes! The first 100 guests will receive a reusable goody bag filled with fun prizes and coupons to local merchants!

Experience the friendly service, honesty, and expertise that sets Financial Solutions Home Loans apart as a trusted mortgage advisor. We can help you with your home purchase, refinancing your current loan, or tapping into your home equity. Ask about Government loans with limited down payment requirements!

Call Jeri Skipper at Financial Solutions Home Loans today at (831) 462-5964. You’ll be working with a local with over 20 years of experience.

itola-Soquel Chamber at 831.475.6522 or visit www.capitolachamber.com June 27 Neil Simmons Photography Grand Opening Celebration eil Simmons is a photographer with a flair for life that shows up in his work. At the center of his photographic practice is the art of working with people.

Portraiture is one of the oldest and most important cultural forms, and through years of accumulated experience, Simmons has developed his expertise in the field.

Art photography has always been at the core of his interests, and is a great source of inspiration for Neil. When the wedding season slows down in Santa Cruz, he makes a point of traveling to places such as Yosemite, Joshua Tree, Death

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Valley, Bryce Canyon, Arches Monument and Zion to experiment with new photographic techniques. Not only does this help to keep his skills sharp and eye attuned to the nuances of light, but it also provides Neil with material for his collection of fine art photographs.

Join Neil for a Grand Opening Celebration at his newly opened gallery on June 27 from 5 – 9 p.m. Ribbon Cutting with Capitola-Soquel Chamber at 6 p.m. Enjoy good food, libations, and good company.

Neil Simmons Photography 747 41st Avenue, Suite F, Santa Cruz CA 95062. 831-429-5512.

Website: www.neilsimmonsphotography.com June 30 Bikes on the Bay Vintage Motorcycle Show Sunday, 9AM – 4 p.m. Capitola Mall Parking Lot on 41st Avenue

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intage motorcycles, scooters and vendors on display. Admission is FREE! Bring the family and check out hundreds of pre-1989 vintage American, British, European and Japanese motorcycles and scooters. Find the part you’ve been looking for in the Motorcycle Swap or your dream motorcycle in the Bike Corral where used motorcycles and scooters will be for sale.

Vendors showcase the latest in bike accessories, clothing, equipment, parts and more. Enjoy food, music and awards.

Motorcycle/Scooter registration form, Swap/Vendor form and Bike Corral form available at http://www.bikesonthebay. com.

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June 20 St. John’s Helpful Shop Celebrates 60 Years t. John’s helpful shop, established in 1953, is the oldest shop in Capitola Village celebrating 60 years! Located at 101 Capitola Avenue, enjoy an Open House on Thursday, June 20 from 1- 4 p.m. with desserts and raffle prizes. Raffle tickets are $1.00 each with proceeds benefitting the Helpful Shop. For more information, contact Pam Rhodes at 475-0957.

A Capitola-Soquel Chamber AfterHours Networking Mixer will follow from 5 - 7 pm. Enjoy hors d’ oeuvres, beer from Discretion Brewing and wine from Bargetto Winery. Admission is $5.00 for Capitola-Soquel Chamber members and $10.00 non-members.

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SC Chamber of Commerce on Our Water Issue T he news over the next few months will be inundated with stories, editorials, and debate on the minutiae of a desalination plant. No serious participant in this contest of scientists, engineers, planners, and visionaries, however, is arguing that we have enough water.

That is good, because we don’t. Our capacity to ensure employers and investors that there will be sufficient, certain, affordable water will establish a ceiling on the gross domestic product (GDP) of Santa Cruz County – and the jobs, investments, public services, and quality of life that are defined by that GDP. There was a time when some of the more Spartan-survivalist cadre of anti-desal advocates argued that we did have enough water. This has not been true for years in the Soquel Creek Water District, which has been in overdraft for several years and is beginning to experience degradation of their aquifers from salt-water intrusion.

The Santa Cruz City water district arguably had enough water in rainy years.

In drought years, it did not, and during the inevitable multi-year drought periods the District knew it was seriously short of even curtailed demand. The “comfort” of experiencing only periodic water crises dissolved, however, when the state and federal fish and game administrators announced that they expected to reduce the Santa Cruz Water Department’s draw from rivers and streams (the source of nearly all of the City’s water supply) by 25%.

Water will increasingly define not only our economic capacity and competitiveness, but that of local and regional economies around the world. A good case study is the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation study done by USC on the impacts of a partial, temporary loss of water resulting from the disruption of LA’s

water supply – for instance loss of water from the California Aqueduct.

The USC study found that the impacts of a short term disruption (6 months) could be accommodated without serious economic impact but, for instance, a 24 month shut down of the California Aqueduct (about 12% of LA County’s total water supply) was estimated to result in losses of $75 billion in GDP, $133 billion in sales revenue for LA County businesses, and 742,000 job-years of employment. If the reduction of water supply lasted for 36 months the loss of GDP and jobs nearly doubled.

These are big numbers, but LA is big.

The 24-month loss represents “only” a 4.2% decrease in GDP and a 4% decrease in employment. A back-of-the-envelope extrapolation for the affected areas of Santa Cruz County is difficult… the projected reduction of the Santa Cruz Water Depart-

ment’s capacity in the case of a two year drought is about 35%... about 3x the LA studies projection. And, in the absence of a desalination option, the Soquel Creek district proposes an immediate, twenty-year reduction of water use by 37%. Moreover, the per capita water use in these two districts is already about half of the state average, which means that many of the conservation adaptations are not available, likely significantly increasing the economic impacts of further reductions. Suffice it to say the local numbers would be very large.

So, while experts and special interests banter about fish larvae, the sufficiency of carbon offsets, and the cost of building a desalination plant (about 20% of the cost of widening Highway 1 from Morrissey to Aptos), don’t forget the very significant economic costs of not doing something about water supply. n

Central Coast Section Track & Field Finals at Gilroy High Girls

4x100: 4. Soquel, 49.38 -- Hailey Fish, Kendra Bonsall, Natalie Diaz, Christen Goetzl 1,600 Meters: *1. Anna Maxwell, SLV, 4:42.57 -- New meet record (previous held

by SLV’s Alejandra Barrientos, 4:47.56, set in 2000) and top national mark; *2. Nikki Hiltz, Aptos, 4:44.97; *4. Clare Peabody, Aptos, 4:53.68; 9. Claire MacMillan, SLV, 5:06.08

100 Hurdles: *2. Jenny Delucchi, Santa Cruz, 15.0 400 Meters: 7. Hayley Herberg, Scotts Valley, 58.81 800 Meters: *1. Nikki Hiltz, Aptos, 2:09.50 3,200 Meters: *1. Anna Maxwell, SLV, 10:22; *3. Vanessa Fraser, Scotts Valley 10:32.33; 8. Yulisa Abundis, Aptos, 11:28.68 4x400: 4. Scotts Valley, 4:03.36 -- Madi

PUBLIC NOTICE

Attention Property Owners in the Santa Cruz City Schools Elementary and High School Districts Exemption Available from 2013-14 Parcel Taxes • • • •

If you own the property that is your principal place of residence; and If your principal place of residence is in the Santa Cruz City Elementary or High School District; and If you will be 65 years old or older on July 1, 2013, OR If you are a person receiving Supplemental Security Disability Income (S.S.D.I.) regardless of your age, and if you own and reside at the property for which you wish to claim exemption, and if your annual income does not exceed 250% of the 2012 federal poverty guidelines issued by the United States Dept. of Health and Human Services, You are eligible to apply for an exemption from the Santa Cruz City Schools parcel taxes on your principal place of residence. A one-time application may be filed for exemption from all three parcel taxes (Measures I, J and P), with the exemption effective for the life of the parcel taxes, unless ownership of the property changes.

For 2013-14, the parcel tax rates are: $38 per parcel per year, Measure I — Santa Cruz City High School District: (property within Santa Cruz effective City limits, within the Live Oak, Soquel, Mountain, Happy Valley, Bonny Doon and Pacific Elementary School Districts) Supports Grades 9-12 Library & Counseling services through 2020-2021 $85 per parcel per year, Measure J — Santa Cruz City Elementary District: (property generally within Santa Cruz City limits) Supports Grades K-8 Art & Music programs, Library programs & effective through 2020-2021 Counseling services Measure P — Santa Cruz City Elementary District: (property generally within Santa $105 per parcel per Cruz City limits) Supports Grades K-3 Class Size Reduction, lowered Class Sizes in Grades year, effective through 2016-17 4-6, Library services, Art supplies, Life Lab, & a variety of other K-6 programs Application forms are available through 6/30/13 at: Santa Cruz City Schools Business Services Dept., 405 Old San Jose Rd., Soquel, CA 95073 or by calling 831/429-3410, ext. 223, or on-line at www.sccs.santacruz.k12.ca.us (see “Quick Links”, click on “Parcel Tax Exemptions”) COMPLETED FORMS ARE DUE BY JULY 1, 2013 8 / June 2013 / Capitola Soquel Times www.tpgonlinedaily.com

Volk, Kaitlyn McNulty, Mikaela Inman, Hayley Herberg; 7. Aptos, 4:04.95 -- Emma Crocker, Clare Peabody, Kelsey KusabaKusumoto, Nikki Hiltz Shot Put: 4. Brianna Cueva, Watsonville 39-4 Discus: *2. Brianna Cueva, Watsonville, 134-9 Pole Vault: *5. Katherine Whiting, Santa Cruz, 12-0; 6. Erika Malaspina, Harbor, 11-6; 7. Nicole Trenchard, PCS, j11-6 High Jump: *2. Natalie Diaz, Soquel, 5-1; 6. Miranda Arnett, PCS, j5-1 *Qualified to the CIF State Track and Field Championships

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4x100 Relay: 8. Santa Cruz, N/T -Will Romero, Dale Stoller, Ashtyn Davis,

Alex Morris 1,600 Meters: *2. Scott Edwards, Scotts Valley, 4:19.99 110 Hurdles: 4. Ashtyn Davis, Santa Cruz, 14.69 100 Meters: 6. Alex Morris, Santa Cruz, 11.17 800 Meters: 4. Cody Johnson, SLV, 1:52.94 200 Meters: *3. Alex Morris, Santa Cruz, 21.95 Discus: *2. Dustin Samms, MVC, 157-10; 8. Dominic Rodriguez, 144-3 High Jump: *1. Dion Shattuck, Santa Cruz, 6-7; *2. Raymond Silver, Watsonville 6-5 Triple Jump: *3. Miles Keys-Mckay, Santa Cruz, 44-1.5 n *Qualified to the CIF State Track and Field Championships

EIR Makes Life Difficult for Desalination Opponents

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By Mike Rotkin

he City of Santa Cruz recently released a Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) that clearly demonstrates that the City faces a serious water shortage and that no alternative to desalination can produce enough water to meet the needs of both the community and fish in local streams. It also shows unequivocally that the desalination plant planned by the City in conjunction with Soquel Creek Water District can be constructed with no significant negative environmental consequences.

Faced with a document and process that has addressed every one of their concerns, the Mike Rotkin opponents of desalination have responded with a number of fundamentally dishonest or ignorant approaches: First are the plethora of suggestions for alternatives that were given serious consideration in the DEIR and rejected for lack of feasibility, or because they produce or save insufficient water to replace desalination as a source.

It would have helped had they bothered to read the EIR and see why their proposals are not serious alternatives to desalination.

Second are those who would now try to switch from a fact-based discussion of the City’s water needs to more emotional attempts to sway voters.

The best example of this is the attempt

Faced with a document and process that has addressed every one of their concerns, the opponents of desalination have responded with a number of fundamentally dishonest or ignorant approaches ... to characterize desalination as “manufacturing” water as opposed to the ostensible “natural” way we obtain it today. Why desalination is more of a manufacturing process than the current way we collect, store, and process water through our treatment plant remains completely unclear.

It’s been a while since we all drank our water directly from a stream or lake.

Third is the attempt to delegitimize the study itself or, when that doesn’t work, to directly attack the public officials who have overseen the City’s EIR. Opponents have tried to make a big deal out of the City Water Director being a member of a state desalination association.

But the City and its Water Director belong to large numbers of associations related to water issues, including several related to water conservation.

I suppose that if he were being paid by such groups or had some way to personally make money from a desalination project (or conservation), there would be a real scandal here, but neither is the case.

Fourth is the attempt to simply delay the process. One letter multiplies the number of actual pages in the DEIR by ten and then demands more time to read it before responding.

The City already extended the timeline for responses beyond the minimal requirement for EIRs and anyone seriously interested in this issue has plenty of time to read and understand the EIR and its implications.

Fifth is the dishonest attempt to make the issue about UCSC growth. The EIR makes it very clear that the need for desalination is only about future droughts and saltwater intrusion and not generated by future growth.

We need desalination even if UCSC does not add a single additional student or build one new building!

Finally and most pernicious, is the attempt to silence elected officials on the issue of our water needs.

While it is true that public money cannot be spent on advocating one position or the other in the desalination election we will have in 2014, there is nothing to prohibit public officials, who ought to be the most knowledgeable about our water situation, from speaking out and advocating what they feel to be our best response to our water shortage.

In fact, anything less would be a serious dereliction of the responsibility of public officials. It is their job to make sure that the voting public truly understands the seriousness of our water crisis and the best solution to it.

Too bad that desalination opponents now have to directly confront a detailed, scientific environmental document that demonstrates the need for desalination and that the program can be implemented without triggering any of the dire consequences they have imagined. n ••• Mike Rotkin is a former five-time mayor of the City of Santa Cruz To see or to download a copy of the EIR, go to: www.scwd2desal.org/Page-EIR_Docs.php

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF A DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT AND PUBLIC HEARINGS FOR THE CITY OF SANTA CRUZ AND SOQUEL CREEK WATER DISTRICT (scwd 2) REGIONAL SEAWATER DESALINATION PROJECT The City of Santa Cruz (City) and the Soquel Creek Water District (District) have partnered to implement the scwd2 Regional Seawater Desalination Project (proposed project). Both agencies have conducted extensive evaluations of their water shortage challenges and have identified the need for a reliable supplemental water source that will (1) provide needed supply during droughts, (2) allow for more water to be left in local streams and rivers to protect threatened and endangered fish, and (3) restore protective groundwater levels to help prevent contamination of our groundwater supply by seawater intrusion. The City and the District have prepared a Draft Environmental Impact Report (Draft EIR) (SCH# 2010112038) for the proposed project, which would be located in the greater Santa Cruz area and provide up to 2.5 million gallons per day (mgd) of reliable supplemental water.

REVIEW THE DRAFT EIR The Draft EIR identifies the significant and potentially significant effects of the proposed project on the environment and considers feasible mitigation measures and/or alternatives to substantially lessen or eliminate the significant environmental effects. The Draft EIR is available for public review and comment from May 13, 2013 – July 15, 2013. Copies of the Draft EIR can be reviewed at the following locations: • Project website at www.scwd2desal.org • City of Santa Cruz Water Department, 212 Locust St., Suite C, Santa Cruz, CA • Soquel Creek Water District Office, 5180 Soquel Drive, Soquel, CA • Offices of the County Clerk of the Board and the City of Santa Cruz, City Clerk • The following local public library reference desks in the greater Santa Cruz area: • Downtown Branch, Branciforte Branch, Garfield Park Branch, Live Oak Branch, Capitola Branch, Aptos Branch, La Selva Branch, Scotts Valley Branch and Porter Memorial Library YOU CAN COMMENT ON THE DRAFT EIR The Draft EIR was released for public review on Monday, May 13, 2013. As part of the planning process, public hearings will be held to solicit comments on the draft environmental document for the proposed project.

Public hearings are scheduled for: • Monday, June 3, 2013 at Seacliff Inn, 7500 Old Dominion Ct, Aptos: 12:00PM–2:30PM • Monday, July 1, 2013 at First Congregational Church, 900 High Street, Santa Cruz: 6:30PM–9:00PM Each hearing will include an open house and presentation, followed by a public comment period. Generally the same information will be presented at each meeting.

Please submit written comments on the Draft EIR to: Heidi Luckenbach scwd 2 Desalination Program Coordinator City of Santa Cruz, Water Department 212 Locust Street, Suite C Santa Cruz, CA 95060.

Email: hluckenbach@cityofsantacruz.com

For more information on the public hearings or to request special accommodations or translation services please contact Melanie Mow Schumacher, Public Outreach Coordinator by telephone at: (831) 475-8501 ext. 153 or by email at: melanies@soquelcreekwater.org

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Camp Is for Every Child Peg L. Smith, Chief Executive Officer, American Camp Association

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atching my son after he returned from summer camp was the first hint that remarkable growth was underway. He was engaged, giving, and confident. Viewing the camp experience as a respite from the real world is somehow to miss the point—it is the real world—simply getting dirty, trying to pull harder so your team wins, finding the friend you always wished for, being yourself—it’s the time of your life and the promise of the future.

As a parent, I constantly ask where do children have their mental, personal, emotional, and physical needs nurtured? Where

will they learn to get along with others, to take safe risks, to deal with conflict in a

Aptos Summer Adventure Day Camp at Aptos Academy 1940 Bonita Dr., Aptos, CA 95003 Phone: 831-688-1080 web: www.aptosacademy.org 8 weeks of fun for kids ages 3 to 12. The day camp features crafts, art, nature study, climbing wall, swimming, horses, field trips, and optional morning academics.

Located on 5 acres just off Hwy 1 at San Andreas exit. Each week has a fun and educational theme. See website for details. June 17 - Aug 9. Attend by the week or full session, and full or half days.

Aptos Summer Adventure Camp At the Aptos Academy June 17 – August 9 For Ages 3-12 Full or Half Day

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constructive way that encourages them to be creative, to explore and discover, to learn by actively doing, to try—to fail and try again? In the camp community, I find what I intuitively know as a parent—to be a positive, productive adult one needs the opportunity to truly experience childhood . . . that is how one grows.

Camps enjoy the opportunity of working their magic with all of our children: the gifted athlete, the budding musician, the curious naturalist, the firsttime camper, and the child with a disability.

The idea that camp is for every child isn’t just a pipe dream—it’s a reality. And one that parents and children celebrate and the American Camp Association supports by promoting safe, fun, and developmentally-appropriate experiences in the camp setting.

The entire experience began with a single camp—The Gunnery Camp in 1861. As I write, I am buoyed by the recognition of just how dynamically this idea has taken flight. Over 11.5 million children, youth, and adults will participate in camp in 2013. Overall, the numbers continue to grow, and this popular movement testifies so loudly to the extraordinary benefits that camp

provides to our young people—responsibility, exploration, engagement, not to mention the spiritual dimension of the camp experience.

Is camp quantifiable? Maybe not—but as a parent, I can only react with extreme pleasure as my son displayed those acts of kindness and generosity of spirit that follow so naturally from his time at camp.

His chance to develop and grow was marked by constant changes—our camps meet those challenges every day of every session and that’s why doing what we do becomes so vital.

Camp is about firsts—a first campfire outdoors, leading a pony, catching a frog, enjoying the evening stories, and being chosen—chosen to be part of a community that values each child and his or her special gifts. It’s about making memories and honoring the traditions of those who have come before. Children are alight with the idea that their acorn hangs from a rafter where their parents, aunts, and uncles placed theirs so many years before.

The American Camp Association has grown through its commitment to research and education in the field of child development. We communicate these best practices for each camp member: from waterfront safety to the healthy diets and enriching activities carefully tailored to children’s inherent curiosity and sense of discovery. From camper-to-counselor ratios to medical care, we understand what makes a camp community safe and fun, and our member camps make the extraordinary commitment to meet and surpass those standards.

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Water and Boating Safety Tips for Summer T he summer season is filled with many enjoyable activities, many of which take place in or around water. As people head to beaches and neighborhood swimming pools, or take recreational boating trips, water safety becomes increasingly important.

Drowning remains the second leading cause of injury-related death among children ages one to 14.

In 2011, the Coast Guard counted 4588 accidents that involved 758 deaths and 3081 injuries because of recreational boating accidents. Seventy (70) percent of all fatal boating accident victims drowned, and of those, eighty-four (84) percent were not reported as wearing a life jacket.

The Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) Injury Prevention Institute/EN CARE offers the following tips for parents and children to ensure safe play in water and on boats.

Boating Safety Tips • Know how to operate your boat safely in all weather and water conditions.

• Ensure that your boat has the safety equipment required by law and that it is in working order.

• Participate in the Vessel Safety Check program, provided by the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary and U.S. Power Squadron.

• Boat operators should be familiar with the body of water being navigated.

• All passengers must always wear a life jacket while boating.

Catalyst Soccer: Player Development Programs SUMMER 2013 Two Great Programs for All Ages and Abilities!

Phone: 831-423-3556 or 408-846-KIDS(5437) e-mail: catalystsoccerleague@gmail.com web: www.catalystsoccer.com Train the Barca Way: SUMMER SOCCER CAMPS The Catalyst Soccer: Player Development Programs are designed to help the young player become more confident with their soccer skills. The curriculum is designed by Catalyst Soccer’s Founder, Paul Holocher, Cal Poly Mustang soccer coach, and is inspired from the teachings of FC Barcelona youth trainings. Topics covered include individual ball skills with special emphasis on the passing and possession/positional games. Many engaging small sided games will allow players to simulate real game situations while maximizing the application of attacking skills to make good decisions on the field.

Camps take place throughout the Santa Cruz County and are coming to a local field near you. Come join in the FUN and LEARNING! Spaces are limited. Register today online at www.catalystsoccer.com or call 831-423-3556 for more info.

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Jim Booth Swim School Harvey West Pool, Santa Cruz • In Shape Club, Capitola Watsonville Indoor & Outdoor Pools Phone: 831-722-3500 web: www.jimboothswimschool.com

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

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“Water Safety” from page 11 • Maintain a safe speed at all times.

• Water skiers and swimmers should be at least 20 feet from the back of a moving boat in order to avoid carbon monoxide exposure.

Water Safety Tips • Never leave a child unsupervised around water in or outside the home.

It takes only a few seconds and one inch of water for a child to drown.

• Pools should have a fence that is at least four feet tall with a high gate latch that is not reachable by children.

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

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• Keep rescue equipment, a telephone and a list of emergency numbers at the poolside.

• Remove toys from in and around the pool when not in use, as children can be tempted by floating pool toys.

• Secure, lock or remove ladders to above ground pools when they are not being used.

• Use only Coast Guard approved life preservers or life jackets. Air-filled flotation devices such as “water wings” or “tubes” actually increase chances of drowning.

• No one, not even adults, should swim

alone. Teach children to swim with a buddy.

• Take a class in how to perform infant/ child CPR. • The American Red Cross recommends at least nine feet of depth for safe diving and jumping. Never dive headfirst into unknown waters. n ••• For additional information and safety tips, visit the ENA Injury Prevention Institute/EN CARE Web site at www.ena.org/ipinstitute.

Information about the ENA is available at www.ena.org.

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Camp Capitola, for kids ages 6-11, is held at Jade Street Park and Capitola Community Center to provide kids with an awesome summer experience! Camp is designed to run in 2-week or 3-week sessions. We offer half-day or all-day care (9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.) with extended care hours. There is a regular daily schedule with several differenct types of activities going on (indoor, outdoor, arts & crafts, active & quiet games, age-specific activities, etc.).

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We love what we do at the American Camp Association, for every child and every family, every camp staff director and counselor. The bar couldn’t be higher for us knowing that our goals and standards are the ones that support the highest aims of the camp community— safe environments; caring, competent adult role models; healthy activities and learning experiences; service to the community and the environment; and opportunities for leadership and personal growth.

Throwing the doors wide open to allow generations of children and families to enjoy the value of experiential learning and growth, a path to self-esteem and independence is what camp is all about. From urban and rural settings to international camp opportunities, we revel in watching children discover their place in the world— making a difference is truly what makes the difference. n ••• Reprinted from www.ACAcamps.org by permission of the American Camp Association; copyright 2013 by the American Camping Association, Inc.

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Molly Tobin Next Chapter – Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Varsity Volleyball 3 years, 1st team All League and Co-MVP of league Club volleyball 5 years Track, Mathletes, CSF member “Open different doors. You may find a you there that you never knew was yours.”

— Mary Poppins Leandra Forte Next Chapter – College of Wooster (OH) Dean’s Scholarship (from the College) National Merit Scholarship Commendee Chemistry Club, Mathletes, CSF member, MAD Club, Sushi Club “Normal is boring. It’s the other ways of thinking that keep life interesting” Jillian Aban Next Chapter – Cabrillo College Awards: Perfect Attendance 3 years Scholarships: From Cabrillo Varsity Soccer 4 years, Team Captain Senior Year, Link Crew, Volleyball 1 year, Club Soccer, Mathletes, Badminton Club, CSF member

Basketball, Track and Field, Tennis CSF Member, Link Crew Commissioner, 4-H Secretary, Many 4-H and horsemanship Awards, Volunteer at SCC Animal Services and Community TV, 2nd place SC Poetry 2013.

Nico Ledwith Next Chapter – Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo Awards: AP Scholar Sports Varsity Basketball, Captain

From Left: Leandra Forte, Erin Gudger. Nico Ledwith. Saige Manier. Cassidy Meehan. Molly Tobin.

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“I’m going to bed, before either of us gets killed, or worse, expelled!” — Hermione Granger Cassidy Meehan Next Chapter – UC Santa Barbara Santa Cruz Rotary Club Scholarship Varsity Tennis, Sushi Club (President

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Senior Year), Link Crew (3 years), Badminton Club, Mathletes, CSF member (4 years) “Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one’s courage” — Anais Nin Erin Gudger Next Chapter – UC San Diego

Saige Manier Next Chapter – Stanford University Scholarships: Office of Naval Research $8,000.00 Tuition Scholarship.

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Beneath The Waves Film Festival C ome and Enjoy a series of short films — by professionals, amateurs and students — on what’s below the waves: Great Whites and Basking Sharks, Giant Pacific Octopus, Right and Blue Whales, Stingrays and Other Cool Sea Life.

The “Beneath The Waves Film Festival” takes place Saturday, June 8 from 11-5 p.m. at the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center at 35 Pacific Avenue in Santa Cruz.

The festival features Presentations by marine scientists, hands-on activities for kids and adults in the Sanctuary, live music by local musicians, information and exhibits from local marine and coastal organizations and a variety of films, including: • “Tasmania to Sri Lanka: What’s Beneath the Waves, What’s Our Impact” • “That Looks Fun: Careers in Marine Science” Admission to the festival is free!

Our goal is to draw special attention to the importance of getting young people as well as adults in our communities inspired to protect the ocean. According to reports from The Ocean Project, youth not only have the highest level of concern about the problems facing the world’s oceans, from oil spills and overfishing to climate change, but also are the most confident in their ability to make a difference, and increasingly looked to by the adults in their families for ways to be part of the solution by ‘going green.’

So this World Oceans Day, June 8, join the Monterey National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center in celebrating the ocean with friends, family, neighbors and colleagues, and do your part to help conserve your favorite ocean area or ocean

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animal. We no longer can afford to ignore the blue portions of our green planet. n ••• For more on World Oceans Day, see: http://

worldoceansday.org/ For more on the “Beneath the Waves” film festivals taking place in cities around the US, see: http://www.beneaththewavesfilmfest.org/

According to reports from The Ocean Project, youth not only have the highest level of concern about the problems facing the world’s oceans, from oil spills and overfishing to climate change, but also are the most confident in their ability to make a difference, and increasingly looked to by the adults in their families for ways to be part of the solution by ‘going green.’

SC Symphony Introduces New Maestro!

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From Owen Brown, Symphony Board President

ear Friends, On behalf of the Santa Cruz County Symphony, I am very pleased and excited to announce the appointment of our new Music Director, Daniel Stewart starting July 1! I appreciate your thoughtful participation in our search process and look forward to your continued support of our Symphony next Season.

Upon hearing the offer Daniel told us; “It is with great joy that I look forward to joining the Santa Cruz County Symphony as their next Music Director. I am particularly excited to contribute to the cultural life of this vibrant and inspiring part of the world, and to share my love and passion for music with an ever wider spectrum of the

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he young, talented, charismatic Daniel Stewart has been named as new Music Director of our impressive symphony orchestra, and I firmly believe a raucous BRAVO is in order here!

According to this writer’s analysis based on conversations with long time orchestra supporters and mini exit polls conducted with orchestra members, Maestro Stewart was the clear overall favorite amongst the five candidates as he demonstrated exactly why he should be offered and qualified for the position. The five concert 2012-2013 season was a huge success and pointed to yet an even greater

conductors Charles Dutoit, Kurt community.”

Masur, David Robertson, Robert Daniel Stewart is the recipient Spano and Michael Tilson Thomas. of the Aspen Music Festival’s In addition to his conprestigious James Conlon Conducting work, Stewart has served ducting Prize in 2010 and was as principal violist for several appointed by James Levine as major orchestras including the Conductor with the Metropolitan San Francisco Symphony and Opera’s Lindemann Young Artist is an accomplished composer Development Program in 2012.

Daniel Stewart whose compositions have been This year he debuts with the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, the St. Louis performed at venues including the Tribeca Symphony, and the New World Symphony. New Music Festival, the Aspen Music He has served as Cover Conductor with Festival and the Verbier Festival. Daniel’s major orchestras including the Philadelphia candidacy was supported by some of the Orchestra, the Los Angeles Philharmonic, the biggest names in classical music.

Mr. Stewart holds a Bachelors of Music St. Louis Symphony the Atlanta Symphony and the New World Symphony, assisting and a Performers Certificate in Viola from the Indiana University School of Music, and a Graduate Degree in Conducting from the Curtis Institute of Music, where he studied up-coming concert season with Otto-Werner Mueller, with additional with Stewart on the podium. instruction from Christoph Eschenbach, The orchestra supAlan Gilbert, Michael Tilson Thomas, and porters should sigh in positive relief and Sir Simon Rattle. now really show their enthusiasm by I look forward to seeing you at the selling out every concert of the new season.

Bringing the very best from the East Coast and every other part of the globe is anticipated and with reason. Talented soloists and qualified orchestral musicians will be hoping for an opportunity to perform or join what has become a most impressive orchestral ensemble based right here in our beautiful Santa Cruz, California.

Good luck Maestro Daniel Stewart and a warm welcome aboard! n

2013-14 concerts with Daniel Stewart in his new role with us. n ••• Season Tickets for the 2013/14 season are now available. You can subscribe by calling 462-0553, ext. 10 or online at the Symphony’s website. Subscribe today and save up to 15% off the single ticket price Donations: Less than 40% of the cost to perform a Symphonic concert comes from ticket sales. The Symphony is made possible only through the generous support of classical music lovers like yourself. Donate to the Symphony Today!

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SqCWD Selects New General Manager S oquel Creek Water District has selected Kim Adamson as their new General Manager. She is scheduled to begin work on July 8, 2013.

Ms. Adamson is joining the District at a critical time with the aquifers from which the District receives all of its water supply threatened by seawater intrusion.

This summer, the District is implementing a 15% curtailment due to two years of below-average rainfall, is receiving public comment on the Draft Environmental Impact Report for the proposed regional

completed construction of a coseawater desalination project to owned 20 million gallons per day supplement diminished grounddrinking water treatment plant. water supplies, and is undertaking Ms. Adamson previously a number of major infrastructure worked as a project engineer for improvement projects. major public works construction Ms. Adamson has been the projects. She holds a BS in Mechanical General Manager of the Beacon Engineering and a Master’s degree Hill Water and Sewer District, in in Public Administration. She has southwestern Washington, since Kim Adamson been active in water and wastewater 2005. In addition to serving as a water and sewer utility, the Beacon Hill issues at the state level and has been a member District co-owns a 16 million gallons per of Rotary Club for 14 years.

Ms. Adamson is only the fourth day wastewater treatment plant and just

General Manager in the District’s 52-year history. Laura Brown retired as General Manager in 2012 after 17 years of distinguished service. Taj Dufour, who has served as Engineering Manager-Chief Engineer and Operations and Maintenance Manager, has been the interim General Manager for the past year. n ••• The Soquel Creek Water District is a non-profit, local government agency providing water to Capitola, Aptos, La Selva Beach, Opal Cliffs, Rio Del Mar, Seascape and Soquel.

Down to Earth Women (DEW) Luncheon Sets Record for Attendance

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he 6th Annual Down to Earth Women (DEW) Luncheon was held on Thursday, May 16, at Driscoll’s Rancho Corralitos in Watsonville. This event is supported by women involved in, or supporting, agriculture in Santa Cruz County and the Pajaro Valley. The purpose of the luncheon is to raise funds for Agri-

Culture’s Focus Agriculture program, the Jimmie Cox Memorial Scholarship fund and the Santa Cruz County Farm Bureau’s school programs. Due to the threat of rain, the event was moved inside.

This year’s featured speaker for the event was Renee Shepherd, of Renee’s Garden, who spoke on the topic “A Seedy

Business – Growing and Cooking from the Garden.”

Also speaking at the event were Carla Carstens and Patty Quillin, who spoke about their experience as a participant in Agri-Culture’s Focus Agriculture program.

The 2008 Jimmie Cox Memorial Scholarship recipient, Kyle Theriot, spoke about how the scholarship helped him.

Two new funds were introduced at the luncheon, T.H.A.N.K.S. (Together Helping Americans Nationwide Keep Strong) Educational Fund and the Dottie Tyler Fund for Agrarian Oral History. S. Martinelli & Co. had been managing the T.H.A.N.K.S. Fund,

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Julie Lambert, of Martinelli’s was recognized on behalf of her organization. A $25,000 gift from Lynn Sanderson was given to Agri-Culture to establish the Dottie Tyler Fund for Agrarian Oral History in memory of her mother. n ••• Click on the link to see photos from the Down to Earth Women Luncheon, May 16, 2013, Driscoll’s Rancho Corralitos, Watsonville. http://on.fb.me/11KFLdV

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here would you go to find the latest in medical technology, which includes stem cell based therapy, digital X-rays, Ultrasound, preventive care and even dentistry? The answer is Capitola Veterinary Hospital.

All of this is available to provide the best in care for your cat or dog or the other animals that you care for and are a part of your family.

Dr. May emphasized, “In order for your pet to experience all the benefits of this technology, it needs a team of caring professionals who will take the time to become acquainted with you and your pet and the patience to perform any treatment or procedure with caring and kindness. We know that your pet is also a family member to be treated with compassion and respect in a professional, efficient, and friendly environment.”

The Technology used at Capitola Veterinary Hospital Modern digital X-ray technology uses much less radiation thus protecting both the pet and the operator from the long-term effects of radiation exposure and it is significantly faster than using film and eliminates

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the use of toxic chemical waste used for processing film x-rays. Capitola Veterinary Hospital has Digital X-ray processing units for both dental and full-body X-rays! This allows them to offer the most up-to-date and safest method of X-ray diagnostics. The X-ray pictures become a permanent part of your pet’s medical history allowing comparisons from one set of X-rays to another over time making diagnosis easier and allowing the monitoring of your pet’s health as conditions change.

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Stem Cell Therapy. (Talk about cutting edge!) According to Dr. May, approximately 8 million dogs suffer from the degenerative effects of arthritis in the U.S. “Stem cell therapy uses a pet’s own stem cells to bring new life to old joints, easing pain and slowing the effects of arthritis.

It’s not only used to treat arthritis, but also other traumatic and degenerative diseases, tendon and ligament damage.”

Dr. May explained the procedure, “We remove a small amount of fatty tissue from a patient’s abdomen then sample is immediately shipped to a laboratory, where technicians use centrifuges to extract stem cells from the tissue. These cells are shipped back to us at Capitola Veterinary Hospital the next day. The patient is lightly sedated and the stem cell injections are administered into the affected joints. Patients go home the same day of the procedure.”

Pet Dentistry. Dr. May told us that according to the American Veterinary Dental Society 80 percent of dogs and 70 percent of cats show signs of oral disease by the age of 3 years old. Without proper preventive or therapeutic care, this can lead to periodontal disease that affects the tissues and bone structures supporting the teeth. Left untreated, this disease can cause pain, tooth abscesses and/or loss, and even affect the pet’s general health.

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Literacy Program of Santa Cruz County to Honor Long-Term Supporters O n Sunday, June 2, the Friends of Literacy will hold an Appreciation Day to honor the volunteers and donors who have dedicated themselves to the Literacy Program of the Volunteer Center of Santa Cruz County. The event will be held at the Aptos home of Kirsti and Matt Scott.

More than 245 volunteers have served with the Literacy Program this year, including 193 volunteer tutors, who provide one-on-one and small group tutoring to Santa Cruz County adults who want to improve their English language reading, writing, and speaking.

“Tutoring is a very fulfilling way to give back to the community and we are very appreciative of our many dedicated volunteers. I am a tutor myself, and I have found the experience very rewarding,” states Anne Scott, chair of Friends of Literacy. “We also depend on the community for financial support, and so in addition we are honoring those who have made long-term donations and pledges to the program”, said Scott.

Volunteer tutors make a one-year commitment to tutoring but many of the volunteers have been with the program for years.

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In this time she helped develop the volunteer tutor training model for the program, has guided the development of new curriculum and has touched the lives of more than 4,000 English as a Second Language students.

“After a long career of working with children, I felt working with adults would be a new challenge. The Literacy Program provided a perfect way for me to continue my teaching,” states Bridenbaugh.

“Our tutors help students get by in their daily lives and also broaden their financial and social outlooks. Many

students come to us because they were unable to discuss their child’s education with the teacher or talk to the doctor about health care concerns. Given that 61% of our students have children in their home, this program provides the building blocks needed to change lives for generations to come,” states Literacy Program Director Genie Dee. Since its inception in 1967, this free program has taught Nearly 11,000 individuals through one-on-one and group instruction. Students consistently rate 20% above state adult education goals.

“Last year, 79% of these students reported that they had received, retained or had been promoted at work as a result of their work with volunteer tutors to increase their reading, writing and speaking skills”, states Dee. This year, volunteer tutors will provide over 11,500 hours of instruction to help break the cycle of illiteracy in Santa Cruz County for 300 students.

“Of course, none of our services are possible without our dedicated cadre of volunteer tutors and steadfast donors.

We are fortunate to work with such talented and giving individuals and we look forward to celebrating their efforts,” states Dee. Aside from honoring the volunteers, Dee will provide an update on the program’s accomplishments so far for the year ending on June 30, and talk about the group’s plans to expand the program in the Watsonville area. n ••• For more information, contact Genie Dee at 427-5077 or literacy@scvolunteercenter.org.

The 2013 Santa Cruz Firecracker Run — July 4 at Harvey West Park!

Come for the Thrill – Run for the Cause – Stay for the Party

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t’s that time of year again! Registration is open for this year’s race on Thursday, July 4. Don’t wait, registration goes up on June 4th, but there may not have any spots left on Race Day, so SIGN UP EARLY! The first 850 entries are guaranteed the coveted Firecracker T-shirt, so SIGN UP EARLY! New For 2013 • Donation option for the Butch Baker/ Elizabeth Butler Scholarship Fund • Special long sleeve shirts for top finishers.

• Medals for top three finishers in expanded 5-year age groups.

• New, flat, fast, certified 5K course.

Now in its fourth year, the flat, fast 5K course will be certified this year and modified to an out and back route that eliminates the third loop. The new course is great for runners and walkers of all ages

and still great for spectators!

As always, the little kids can join in an exciting 1K fun run that starts 30 minutes before the main event.

Breakfast after the awards ceremony that features medals to the top three finishers in five-year age groups!

Race Start Times at Harvey West Park 7:00a – Registration opens 8:00a – Kid’s 1K run/walk 8:30a – Firecracker 5K run 8:30a – Firecracker 10K run Event Highlights • Pancake breakfast after the race (included in entry fee) • Awards for 1st thru 3rd place in each 5-year category • Merchandise prizes and Engraved Champions Cups for overall men and women’s division winners in the 10K and 5K and for

men and women’s age graded divisions.

• Shoes awarded to the overall agegraded winners, and first high school boy and girl

• Raffle prizes awarded during awards ceremony “Firecracker” page 21

Soroptimists Calling for Entries for the 8th Annual ‘Bras For a Cause’ Auction

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oroptimist International (SI) of Capitola-By-The-Sea is calling for entries for its 8th annual “Bras For a Cause” fundraiser set for August 18 at 2 p.m. at Seascape Golf Club, 610 Clubhouse Drive, Aptos.

Express yourself by creating a fabulous bra using whatever theme and/or materials you like into an awe-inspiring work of art. Use humor, horror or hallucinations to choose a theme or style that can

win a first place prize and raise funds for women and girls in Santa Cruz County.

Past entries have been created from a wide variety of materials ranging from duct tape to concrete.

Artists, wanna-be artists and anyone else who cares to can participate in this unique and popular event, which benefits the women of Santa Cruz County through various SI of Capitola-By-The-Sea

programs.

All submissions will be presented at a gala reception and sold to the highest bidders in a silent auction of these out-

standing works of art paired with valuable gift baskets.

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“Capitola Vet” from page 17 Some of the warning signs that your pet may be ready for the dentist are: Bad breath • Change in eating or chewing • Pawing at the face or mouth • Depression or reluctance to play • Weight loss. These may be signs that it’s time to take your pet to Capitola Veterinary Hospital for a dental exam. Don’t wait for the animal’s annual checkup if you suspect a problem.

“We may recommend that you begin a dental care regimen at home,” said Dr. May, “Which may include brushing your pet’s teeth, using water additives and feeding your pet food that is formulated to combat plaque and tartar buildup. And don’t forget to schedule regular checkups.”

Dr. May also told us that Capitola Veterinary Hospital is the second general practice veterinary hospital in the state of California to receive Green Certification! They not only want to protect your pet, they want to protect the environment as well.

“Being a paperless practice is good for the environment and allows us to provide faster client and patient service with greater accuracy.”

Capitola Veterinary Hospital welcomes Dr Katie Gilligan as a Full Time Associate as of June 1st, 2013! Dr Gilligan brings a decade of experience as a veterinarian and has been providing excellent care to the communities of Santa Cruz and Monterey since 2009. n ••• Capitola Veterinary Hospital, 1220 41st Ave Capitola, CA - close to the New Leaf market. Tel # 831-476-7387. Website: http:// capitolaveterinaryhospital.com/

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“Bras” from page 19 A live auction featuring prizes such as travel opportunities, golf outings and other items will follow.

“We’re gearing up to have another fun, exciting competition among our entries this year with a few surprises along the way and at the auction itself,” said Mary Kashmar, co-chair of the event. “It’s always amazing to see what fun, beautiful and clever creations people come up with for our event.”

To participate, download an entry form from the www.bras4acause.org website and or mail it along with the $25 entry fee by the July 1, 2013 deadline to: Soroptimist International of Capitola, P.O. Box 576, Capitola, CA 95010 Deliver your bra No Later than July 19, 2013 between 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. to any of the three following Coldwell Banker offices: Aptos, 7979 Soquel Dr. • Santa Cruz, 824 Mission St. • Capitola, 2140 41st Ave., or

mail your entry to the SI address.

Judges will award cash prizes to the top three winners and ribbons to honorable mention entries. There is also a People’s Choice Award.

All those submitting decorated bras for auction will receive a free ticket to the silent and live auction (a $35 value), and a chance to win additional prizes. n ••• Soroptimist, a coined Latin phrase meaning Best for Women, is a worldwide service organization for women who work to 2012 First Place BFAC Winner improve the lives of women and girls in local communities and throughout and girls, visit the SI Capitola website at www. the world. For more information, or to become a best4women.org or contact SI Capitola at info@ member willing to work to help us help women best4women.org.

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“Firecracker” from page 19 • Expedited awards ceremony • “Thrill of the Hill” t-shirt (100% cotton) for the first 850 entrants • Hosted By The Santa Cruz Sunrise Rotary Club

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A Very Brief History of the CVRA Neighborhood Riverview Terrace T he earliest known inhabitants of Riverview Terrace were Uypi Indians, who were removed to Mission Santa Cruz in 1769.

In the early 1870’s, a beet sugar mill was moved from Alvarado with promises that better management and better soil would make fortunes for the newly formed California Beet Sugar Company. Picture the Nob Hill building and parking lots as beet fields, an active beet mill atop Riverview Terrace, with some 200 employees (mostly Chinese). However, the company went bankrupt after a few years, and the beet operation in Capitola was abandoned, with the 10 acres of land being repurchased

by Frederick Hihn for $100.

Here’s Museum Director

Carolyn Swift showing the South border of the Beet Sugar operation at the corner of Oak and Beverly in Riverview Terrace.

Henry Rispin planned a subdivision called “Riverview Tract” in the middle 1920’s. After Rispin’s financial difficulties, the subdivision was pursued again, with the area to be known as “River View Park.” Finally, the name “Riverview Terrace” appeared in 1931. Apparently, the start of the Great Depression wasn’t a great time for buying summer cottages, although the roads we’re familiar with were there. n ••• To see a map of Riverview Terrace as it looks today, click on the Neighborhoods button at the CVRA website www.CapitolaCVRA.org.

This 1931 photo shows a model home. The sign at the corner is the one at the top of this article: “Riverview Terrace Boat Landing” Courtesy of the Capitola Museum

By Noreen Santaluce

Open Up Your World — Learn to Paint!

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any seniors are discovering the pleasure of expressing themselves in painting. Personally, I was surprised to find that watercolor painting was something I could learn to do.

I soon discovered that the act of painting is very relaxing and soothing resulting in something you can enjoy (or throw away and start over).

Art teacher Marti Mariette tells us that

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art heals, art helps us express ourselves in visual form and, that drawing and painting help us develop hand-eye coordination skills while finding our own artistic voices.

Her senior students have mentioned the fact that they can forget about aches and pains when they are absorbed in working on a painting. Sleepless night hours can be spent finishing a picture.

Marti teaches classes at La Posada, and is available to teach in other venues. Her goal is to bring out the artist in everyone.

People often think that they are too old to learn, but she feels she can help bring out the artistic voice that exists in everyone.

To quote her, “Give yourself the chance to learn, and with the right encouragement, you will be painting in no time.”

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What’s in your compass?

Hear any of these lately? We value integrity. People before profits. Teamwork.

Responsibility. Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. Zero waste. Value diversity. Think Global, Act Local. These are samples of guiding principles that, whether spoken out loud or not, influence behavior.

Guiding principles exist at many levels – individual, group, organization, society, and even country. They can also be associated with particular fields (accounting, design, art) and professions (doctors, lawyers, law enforcement, teachers).

Principles are places to think from when deciding what to do. Because principles are not rigid rules or policies, they are open to interpretation.

Because of this, the people expected to abide by the principles must have an opportunity to come to a shared understanding of meaning.

A guiding principle creates a behavioral compass and helps an individual determine the rightfulness of her/his actions. By rightfulness, I mean: “Is the behavior in alignment with the guiding principle?” When our actions are consistent with our principles, our performance and satisfaction excel.

One iconic principle is Nordstrom’s famous one and only rule for employees: Use your best judgment in every situation.

Talk about open to interpretation! This rule does not exist in a vacuum. Employees are trained in the “Nordstrom Way.” The conversations that make up the Nordstrom culture reinforce the principle of where to think from when getting the job done.

And the job to get done is to provide outstanding customer service. Employees who don’t travel the Nordstrom highway don’t work there.

What’s in your compass?

• What are the guiding principles in your place of work?

• Are they alive in your decision-making and behaviors or hanging dead on the wall like a “we-did-that-once” trophy?

• What are your personal guiding principles? (Write a few down. They are worth knowing.)

• Do they line up with or are they at odds with those in your work place?

(This can help reveal what’s missing and focus your efforts to perform at your best.)

3-Step Process Creating a set of guiding principles with the people with whom you spend almost 66% of your waking hours will reduce unwanted tension and misunderstandings and increase productivity and satisfaction. Of course, it’s always possible that this process will indicate it’s time for you or someone on the team to move on. Either way, it’s beneficial.

1 Before you begin, as the leader and champion of your company, it’s important to understand and commit to a PROCESS, not an event. Generating guiding principles and not living them will cause more harm than good.

(BTW, if you’re not the leader, you can make a request, right?)

2 Have someone facilitate the conversation in which the guiding principles are

authored so everyone, leader and line folk alike, own them. By the way, owning is an act of commitment, not compliance.

3 Once the guiding principles have been created, and before you leave the room, put dates in the calendar to revisit the

principles every quarter for the next 4 quarters. I think you’ll find that the practice of have a “how we doing?” conversation will be one you will continue because it brings everyone together in a way that can heal old wounds, model desired behavior and help everyone walk the talk.

As part of the process, look at each policy and see if it supports the guiding principles. If it does not, do the work to get it aligned. Either that or change your guiding principle. Inconsistency and double standards will kill the trust you need to have a high-performing, highly satisfying culture.

Go ahead, create your company’s compass and travel your “highway” with pride. n

Welcome to Nordstrom! We’re glad to have you with our Company. Our number

one goal is to provide outstanding customer service. Set both your personal and professional goals high. We have great confidence in your ability to achieve them.

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Wildfire Season Preparation in Driest First Quarter in 50 Years

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re you ready for wildfire season? According to CAL FIRE, Northern California has had the driest recorded winter three-month (January, February, March) period in fifty years. These reports reflect what is present in Santa Cruz County with extremely dry conditions during that time frame. Many fire departments are preparing for a fuel driven fire season. Rainfall early in the winter months supported vegetation growth. Now that the rains have stopped, that vegetation will dry out, die and become potential fuel for wildfires.

What can you do about wildfires? As with any disaster prevention advice, having a plan before the disaster happens is essential. Homes located in the rural area are most vulnerable in the event of a wildfire. A defensible space of at least 100 feet is the law and the key to protecting your home against a wildfire. A defensible space is a natural barrier created around your home to prevent fire from reaching it. It is a way to reduce and remove combustible materials around your home that would add fuel to and spread a fire. During a major wildfire, firefighting resources may be overwhelmed and unable to protect every home in the fire area. Creating a defensible space can be an effective method to protect your home.

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Mike DeMars-Fire Inspector, Central Fire Protection District

How can you create a defensible space? The steps are: • Remove, reduce or replace flammable vegetation such as dead trees, shrubs or weeds • Trim existing vegetation. Tree limbs should be cut back to at least ten feet from any buildings. Limbs should also be cut to create a minimum seven-foot space from the ground.

• Vegetation should have any excessive growth trimmed.

• Flammable vegetation should be replaced with indigenous species that are more fire and drought resistant.

How big should the defensible space be?

One hundred feet in all directions from your home is the legal distance. If your property does not extend to one hundred feet, you should create a defensible space as far as the property line. The one hundred foot space is divided into two sections.

The Lean, Clean and Green Zone – the first thirty feet.

In this area, existing vegetation should be green and growing. Excessive growth should be trimmed and dead vegetation removed.

The Reduced Fuel Zone — The remaining seventy feet of the 100-foot Defensible Space.

Trees and shrubs in this area should be planted far enough apart so that they do not contribute to the spread of fire. Existing trees and shrubs in this area should be trimmed to create space between them. All dead trees and vegetation should be removed from this area.

What else can you do to protect your home from a wildfire?

• Firewood should be kept at least thirty feet from any structures.

• Vegetation should be cleared ten feet in all directions from theses piles.

• Propane tanks should be installed away from structures

with a ten-foot clear space. The size of the propane tank will determine the safe distance from your home. Your propane provider can determine this distance.

• Maintain emergency water storage tanks and hydrants on your property. The tanks should be kept full at all times. Valves on tanks and hydrants should be exercised regularly to prevent seizing.

• Make sure that roads and bridges are clear for emergency vehicles to access your property.

• Maintain roads and driveways in good condition.

• Clear any excessive vegetation from the edges of roads.

Ten feet of clearance on either side is recommended.

• Bridges should be tested and certified by an engineer that they will hold the weight of an emergency vehicle (usually twenty five tons).

What are some other fire safety tips for rural locations?

• Make sure that your address is visible. The numbers should be posted on your home facing the road. If you cannot see them from the street, post your address numbers at the entrance to your driveway as well.

• Store a three-day supply of food and water for your family in the event that you are unable to leave the area.

• Have an emergency plan for your family if you are ordered to evacuate the area.

• Ensure that smoke and carbon monoxide alarms are present and working in your home.

• If you have a residential fire sprinkler system, maintain and test it regularly.

These are some tips to protect your home and family during wildfire season. More information about fire safety can be obtained from your local Fire Department. A publication titled “Living With Fire in Santa Cruz County” can provide more information about defensible space and wildfires. It is available from Santa Cruz County fire agencies. n

‘Inflammaging’

There’s a fire inside you and it’s making you sick!

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re you suffering with aches and that gives them that nice chewy, elastic pains that never go away? No quality. Celiac disease is a disorder where energy to get out of bed in the the body makes antibodies to gluten. These morning? Digestive diseases like irritable antibodies then cross react with the small bowel syndrome, reflux, and colitis? Are intestine and destroy it. The result is not you battling heart disease, diabetes, brain only digestive problems, but all sorts of fog, dementia, or unbalanced hormones? other seemingly unrelated symptoms as Does that dreaded muffin top never go far ranging as headaches to joint pains to skin problems. away?

About 1 in 133 people have true celiac All of these diverse conditions have one thing in common; a hidden culprit disease*, but you don’t have to have celiac that’s linked to everything from obesity to to be gluten intolerant. The easiest way to all of the chronic diseases of aging. Dealing find out if you have problems with gluten with this underlying factor is one of the is to stop eating it for a few weeks. Try most important keys to unlocking amazing living without it for a month; see what health. This problem is inflammation. We happens. It may sound difficult, but with call it “inflammaging” because as we age, a little advance planning it’s just not that the fire can burn bigger and hotter and hard.

Gluten is just one possible source of inflammation in and of itself ages us. It makes us feel older. It makes us look older. inflammation. Are you ready to put out the fire and light up your health and your life?

It ultimately is what kills us.

Chronic disease affects over 133 million Here are some simple tips: Get rid of the gluten in your life — Americans or nearly half of us*. Every major chronic disease has inflammation wheat, rye, barley, spelt, and kamut. Oats at its core. You probably think of inflam- are gluten free but they are usually crossmation as pain, swelling, redness and heat contaminated with gluten due to the way when you injure yourself. While this is they are processed. Look for a label that accurate, inflammation goes much broader says gluten free.

Get rid of the sugars in your diet (and and deeper than that. It is important to recognize that not all inflammation is bad - all things that turn into sugar) like pasta, normal amounts are a good thing, helping bread, alcohol, candies, and pastries. Even too much fruit may the body protect and cause inflammation. heal itself. But when We call it Change your oil. inflammation gets out Eliminate unhealthy of control, it causes a “inflammaging” trans fats: anything fire inside us that is because as we age, the that says, “partially harmful. ydrogenated.”

The underlying fire can burn bigger and hAvoid corn, cotcauses for out of tonseed, canola and control inflammation hotter and inflammation soybean oils as they are food and lifestyle in and of itself ages us. are higher in Omega-6 driven: sugar and low fatty acids, which are quality oils, toxins in meat, poultry, processed foods, and dairy more pro-inflammatory. Use olive oil and products, hidden food intolerances, chronic coconut oil instead.

Use Omega 3 fatty acids in the form of stress, lack of exercise, low grade infections and our toxic environment. All of these fish oil. If you are vegetarian, try algae oil.

Eat organic. can trigger a raging inferno deep inside Eat a “rainbow” every day: 9-11 the body. If these issues are not addressed, guess what happens - the fire rages on and servings of multi-colored vegetables. That sounds like a lot, doesn’t it? The AHA and creates more and more illness.

With so many potential causes of ADA recommend that amount to prevent inflammation, putting the lid on it can be illness. The more the better.

Spice up your life! Herbs like challenging. But for many, one easy place to start is with one of the biggest culprits of rosemary, turmeric, and ginger are very the inflammation game - gluten. Gluten is anti-inflammatory. Use them to help you the protein in wheat and some other grains put out your fire.

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Do some form of daily exercise. Like vegetables, the more the better, but even a little is better than nothing.

Meditate and express gratitude daily.

All of these things do a body good.

These tips will jumpstart your antiinflammatory lifestyle. Do you want to find out more about your level of inflammation? Come in and let us give

you a complimentary Get Your Health Back Discovery Session where we will discuss your health challenges, your health goals, and do a simple assessment for your inflammation. Let’s put out the inflammation fire and let your inner light shine! n *http://www.cdc.gov/chronicdisease/overview/ index.htm – http://www.celiac.com/

Cats and Dogs

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1. Done with a knife 6. Pendulum’s path 9. Pompous talk or writing 13. Salk’s conquest 14. Gunk 15. *Given name of “Dog the Bounty Hunter” 16. Tree in Latin 17. Hold title to 18. Knightly suit 19. *Nickelodeon’s conjoined brothers (1998-2005) 21. Dig further 23. Deadeye’s forte 24. Good earth

25. Young woman making her debut 28. Le Corbusier’s art 30. *The Cat in the Hat wore a striped one 35. Like decorated cake 37. Slime 39. Nary a soul 40. Musical mark 41. Elephant trainer’s prod 43. Byproduct of muddy roads 44. Mirths 46. *A dog relies on it to interpret the world 47. Speed on water 48. “There Will Be Blood” contraption 50. Mail agency 52. Double helix 53. Well-mannered Emily ____

55. “High” drink 57. *”__ ____ Noir” cabaret 60. *Most famous collie?

63. Best not mentioned 64. Poetic “before” 66. Bridal path 68. Open disrespect 69. Poetic “even” 70. Imposing house 71. One of the Ivies 72. Banned insecticide 73. Larger key on the right

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1. R&R hot spot 2. Rigid necklace 3. Actress Jessica 4. Plants and animals 5. Like a dirty affair 6. Bug-eyed

7. Column’s counterpart 8. Type of dwelling unit 9. In some cultures, this is a compliment 10. Not cool 11. In a little while, old-fashioned 12. ___ Royal Highness 15. *Cerberus, e.g.

20. Opposite of alpha 22. *”Dog ___ dog” 24. Observation post 25. *It “ate my baby” 26. Food safety threat 27. Asian pepper 29. a.k.a.

CT 31. Politician’s barrelful 32. *Baskerville’s scare 33. Author _____ Chekhov 34. Seed coat

36. Whitetail, e.g.

38. *Boot-wearing cat 42. Anatomical dividers 45. Used to drain gas tank 49. India’s smallest state 51. PBS street 54. Knight’s mount 56. Of the Orient 57. Pretty undergarment fabric 58. Very dark black 59. Succotash ingredient 60. Fast time 61. “____ that the truth?!”

62. Besides 63. Recipe amount 65. *Color of some setters 67. Poetic “always” © Statepoint Media

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Some early summer reading suggestions …

By Robert Francis

No Way Back

By Andrew Gross William Morrow. $27.99 (Rating-Very Good) alk about being at the wrong place at the wrong time! Not only does Wendy Gould witness a murder in a hotel room but she also kills the person responsible for the crime. Only then does she realize that the man she has shot is a Homeland Security agent.

Before she can even flee the scene of the double shooting, the agent’s partner realizes what has happened in the room and is in hot pursuit.

Lauritzia Velez has fled her Mexican homeland to escape the drug violence that has ripped so many families apart. Now the 24-year-old nanny has found a safe haven with an American family, until a trip to the local mall destroys her serenity.

Caught in a shoot out, Lauritzia realizes she is the intended victim so she is off and running.

You’ll discover what brings these two women together as this spin tingling thriller unfolds. As the title suggests there’s no returning to their former lives for either of the women and if they hope to survive, they will have to join forces to address their life threatening problems.

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Andrew Gross has co-authored a number of best sellers with James Patterson but he is also an accomplished writer in his own right. Short chapters and non-stop action make this a quick and very satisfying read.

Dark Tide

By Elizabeth Haynes Harper. $14.99 (Rating-Good) ot enamored with her job in retail sales, Genevieve Shipley wants to purchase and redo a houseboat and then move her life in a new direction.

To make the money necessary for such a project, Genevieve becomes a pole dancer.

With a certain amount of talent and much determination, the young woman amasses enough money to make her dream a reality. Then disaster strikes. On the evening of her boat-warming party, one of the girls she knows from The Barclay, the club where she worked, is found dead, floating in the canal next to the boat’s hull.

Mistakenly, Genevieve thought once her boat was ready she could say good-bye to her pole dancing career and blithely float away. Not so! It seems this young woman got in too deeply over her head and she knows too much about the patrons and

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other activities that occur at The Barclay. It appears someone isn’t too happy about the situation!

If you enjoy a good thriller set in England with a strong heroine, you’ll like this, second novel by Elizabeth Haynes.

Her debut, “Into the Darkest Corner”, received the Amazon UK’s Best Book of the Year Award in 2011. This newest story shows that was no fluke!

Bloodline

By James Rollins Harper. $9.99 (Rating-Excellent) ust over 600 pages, this latest James Rollins thriller finds Sigma Force, an elite and covert branch of the Department of Defense, engaged on a mission that involves kidnapping, a centuries old genetic puzzle and an attempt to undermine the current U.S. government.

At the heart of the story is a priceless icon uncovered by a Templar knight that dates back to Christ’s time and holds a mysterious power that can change mankind.

Forward to today and a young woman has been kidnapped from a yacht off the Horn of Africa. Not only is the American pregnant, but she is also Amanda GantBennett, the daughter of the U.S. president.

SIGMA is sent out to rescue the woman but the group’s leaders soon realize the stakes are much higher than just saving Amanda and her unborn child. At the heart of the kidnapping is a shadowy cabal who has been manipulating events throughout history. Ambush and an act of betrayal underscore the fact that the hostage situation really masks an act of terrorism so shattering no one can totally fathom its ultimate consequences.

Rollins opens Pandora’s Box here as he raises questions about immortality in this provocative novel. Even if you don’t care for long stories, you won’t mind reading “Bloodline”. It may look daunting but it is a very fast read!

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MacCallister, The Eagles Legacy: Dry Gulch Ambush

By William W. Johnstone with J.A. Johnstone Pinnacle. $7.50 (Rating-Very Good) ife at Fort Laramie, Wyoming, has been fairly quiet for a while but that

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all suddenly changes when a detail of U.S. soldiers and an officer’s wife are ambushed by a group of Indians. Sent after the renegades to exact revenge, Duff MacCallister discovers the woman is alive and held captive by a sadistic warrior named Yellow Hawk.

Determined to rescue the woman, MacCallister takes on the Indians but soon finds himself in jeopardy. Surrounded by the band, he realizes to save himself and the captive he’ll have to go after the leader of the band.

Another novel from the prolific Johnstone duo, this latest cowboy western adventure has all the elements you would expect to find in a work of this nature. If you enjoy stories set in the Wild West, then saddle up because you’ll definitely want to ride out with Duff MacCallister and his buddies.

As Twilight Falls

By Amanda Ashley Zebra. $7.99 (Rating-Good) adie Andrews is traveling across the country photographing ghost towns.

Then one day she gets a little too far off the beaten track and discovers Morgan Creek. This quaint little place doesn’t appear on any map and is decidedly a bit eerie.

It doesn’t take Kadie long to realize there is something a little off about the few people who reside here. And when the sun sets Morgan Creek takes on a decidedly sinister air.

Unable to flee, Kadie finds herself a captive guest of the community who is interested in attracting new blood to the settlement. When Rylan Saintcrow enters the picture, this attractive young woman finds herself drawn to this compelling man who desires her for a number of reasons.

Having stumbled into the lair of vampires, Kadie Andrews finds herself a very conflicted woman. On one hand she wants to escape while she still can, but on the other hand, there is Rylan Saintcrow, a gentleman has some very beguiling attributes!

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Exceptional Transitional Kindergarten Program at Opal Cliffs School

n August of 2012, we launched our first Transitional Kindergarten Program at Opals Cliffs School in the Soquel Union Elementary School District. Building a new school was the perfect setting for the dynamic Transitional Kindergarten (TK) program that was developed by our teacher Ms. Michelle McBride, and our instructional aide Ms. Kay Johnson. These two individuals have created an exciting setting that nurtures our children in a learning environment of exploration.

Transitional Kindergarten is a developmentally appropriate, activity-based class that serves to build a foundation for early learners and prepare them for what lies ahead. Every activity is carefully chosen with great intention to improve the students’ abilities. No matter how much it looks like “only play,” it is actually a motor skill, academic concept, or interpersonal skill. The simplest activity can be used to teach any number of skills. Having

confidence in the students and the patience to let them grow at their own pace are two hallmarks of our program. The systematic scaffolding of every subject, always planned with an eye towards what’s expected next year and a deep understanding of child development, allows every child to be confident in their abilities and be challenged.

Michelle McBride often met with district personnel during the construction planning meetings of the new school.

She offered insight regarding the interior

design of her classroom for the TK students. Her vast experience working with children in the area of early childhood development was a tremendous asset as we created a classroom that lends itself to group activities.

TK students have an exciting day.

They are constantly dancing, playing and engaging in fun curriculum. Music plays a big part of the TK program.

We are very fortunate to have a gifted musician, Mr. Mike Jones, who volunteers his time every other Friday to provide inter-

active music for our children. Mr. Jones is a recent retired teacher of our district who knows many of the parents in our TK class.

There is a tremendous sense of community that exists at Opal Cliffs School. Parents are highly involved in classroom activities and in assisting Ms. McBride and Ms. Johnson with their lessons.

Having a school site dedicated for the TK program has enabled our children to have the time to develop their skills in preparation for traditional kindergarten.

Our TK program provides the needed support as our children develop their skills at various levels.

We want children to be highly successful at school and we want children to have a rich learning environment that include the arts, music, physical education, fun academia and a sense of community service.

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munity Markets, 1210 41st Ave. Capitola (Also down town and at West side stores) ired of preparing the same meals? Get fresh ideas for Nar-Anon hat is co-dependency? What easy-to-prepare, affordable, and nutritious main entrees from a is enabling? What is this member of the New Leaf Cominsanity? Am I the only one who feels this way? Join Nar-Anon, a munity Markets culinary team. world wide fellowship of relatives A different recipe featured every and friends of addicts who have Monday, ranging from meat dishes, been affected by someone else’s to gluten-free, to vegan. Try a addiction. Three meetings are now sample, get a recipe card, and learn being held in Santa Cruz County, on Sundays, Tuesdays, and Fridays. tips for meal prep and leftovers.

For a meeting near you call (888) Featured recipes are posted on the New Leaf Community blog at 374-1164 or email www.newleafcommunity.com. saveyoursanity@aol.com Visit http://nar-anon.org/NarMondays, Wednesdays, Anon/California.html for more information. and Thursdays

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

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

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ostpartum Depression is the most common complication of childbirth, yet it often goes undiagnosed and untreated. If you are pregnant or have recently had a baby, and have felt sad or anxious for more than two weeks, it’s time to speak up and get help.

The good news is that depression is very treatable. Talk with your midwife or doctor. You are not alone, you are not to blame, and with help you will feel better.

For more information and a comprehensive list of local resources for healing, please visit www.speakupsantacruz.org.

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First Tuesdays each month

Tail Wagging World of Dog Ownership

skills in a friendly, supportive environment with Redwood Ramblers Toastmasters. Open to all levels.

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

6:30pm at the Santa Cruz SPCA, 2685 Chanticleer Ave., Santa Overeaters Anonymous Cruz (cross street is Soquel Ave.). 6:30-7:30pm at Teach by the Beach #50 Rancho Del Mar, Aptos For more information, call (831) Ocean Gate Zen Center 429-7906

Zazen Instructions

6:30pm. 920 41st Ave. Suite B, Santa Cruz (next to Family Cycling Center) azen instruction 1st Tues of ea. month at 6:30 pm. Ocean Gate Zen Center will be offering a 6 week class beginning Jan. 8 at 7:30 pm on Being Time. This will follow a 30 min. meditation. Morning meditation schedule is Tues., Thurs.

6:45 am; Fri. 9:00 am (followed by service) and Sat. 8:30 am with “Come As You Are Zen” at 9:00 am Visit oceangatezen.org for more info.

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o-dependents Anonymous is a 12-step group for people who want healthy relationships and self esteem. Weekly meetings are offered free of charge in Santa Cruz and Watsonville.

For a schedule and more information, go to www.coda.org First Tuesdays and or e-mail gratefulcoda@gmail.com Third Wednesdays each month or call (831) 469-6096.

Orientations to Become

First Wednesday each month

Child Welfare Review

6:00pm- 9:00pm 1400 Emeline Avenue room 206, Santa Cruz. he orientation is designed to review the child welfare system and to give you a chance to have your question answered by child welfare staff.

To register to one of the meetings and for directions, please call 454-4024.

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Freedom Forum Presents: Constitution Classes

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Third Thursday each month (Parents, Families, and Friends of Pacific Speakers Association 7:00pm, Firehouse on Soquel Dr. Lesbians and Gays)

PFLAG

Aptos peakers helping speakers get gigs.

Call (831) 332-8221 for more information.

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

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Fridays

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

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

For more info call 426-1868 FREE

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9:45am: Bible Study; 11:00: 8:00 -12:00pm at Cabrillo College, Worship, First Baptist Church Aptos.

7565 Sunset Way, Aptos he Aptos Market, with over 80 ooking for a church? Come vendors, is open year round, worship with us! with the best selections of fresh fruits and vegetables, plants, seedlings, flowers, local honey, fresh eggs, fresh fish, artisan baked goods and gourmet foods. In addition, family activities, music, Wednesday June 5 cooking demos by professional chefs, gardening workshops, Asilomar Centennial seasonal fairs and events are a part 1:30 pm-2:30 pm. Lecture Form of the market.

103, 980 Freemont St. Monterey oxann, a retired Asilomar State Park Ranger, will Scotts Valley Farmer’s Market 9a.m.-1p.m. SV Community Center, chronicle Asilomar’s history. She will talk about walking tours of 360 Kings Village Drive www.santacruzfarmersmarket.org the parks natural and cultural history.

Third Saturdays of Each Month Lectures are free. Learn more by calling (831) 646-4224 or by Hopeful and Naturally Healing visiting www.gentrain.org.

3:00pm-5:00pm, 12855 Boulder 7:00pm, Quaker Friends Meeting St. Boulder Creek or any woman living with any House, 225 Rooney St. Santa Cruz degree of depression, anxiety, For more information, visit http:// and/or bipolar disorder. Free www.meetup.com/santacruzchildcare and well-behaved dogs are freedom-forum/ Advocates for Children welcome! This free ongoing group Second Mondays North County, 5:30-7p.m., first provides encouragement and CAM Tuesday of month (for location Thursdays The Santa Cruz Branch of (complimentary and alternative details contact Danielle at 761medicine) resources for women CHADD ADHD Support Group 2956 X102) South County, 5:30-7 Capitola-Aptos wishing to explore safe, natural Rotary Club Meeting p.m., third Wednesday of the Meeting 12-1:30 p.m. at Seascape Golf Course. alternatives to promote mental month at the CASA Office, 813 6:30-8:00pm, The Aptos Fire Contact Chuck at 831-462-6092 health in a positive atmosphere. This Freedom Blvd. Watsonville Station Meeting Room, 6934 or e-mail charleswhitt@att.net for confidential group welcomes any ASA (Court Appointed Soquel Dr. Aptos more information. mom taking traditional medications Special Advocates) of Santa nyone that is impacted in and is not meant to replace medical Cruz County needs your help. some way by ADHD is Second Thursdays each month supervision.

Volunteer 3-5 hours per week to encouraged to attend.

Please RSVP if possible: for Veterans of Foreign Wars For more information, contact Judy provide support, guidance, and 6:30 pm, 2259 7th Ave. Santa Cruz more information e-mail dyane@ Brenis at (831) 818-9619 or e-mail a powerful voice in court for ommander Ronals Petty leads baymoon.com. children who have been removed her at jbbrenis@comcast.net. the meetings. from their homes because of abuse For more information, call (831) or neglect. Everyone welcome, Sundays Second and Fourth Mondays men and bilingual folks especially 475-9804 Over-Eaters Anonymous First and Third Wednesdays encouraged.

9:00am-10:15am, Sutter Second and Fourth Thursdays Alzheimers Support Groups To RSVP call 761-2956 Maternity and Surgery Center, Monday: 2:00 - 3:30pm Ext. 102, or email Cabrillo Host Lions Club 2900 Chanticleer Ave. Sc. Wednesday: 5:30 – 7:00pm Danielle@casaofsantacruz.org 7:00pm at the Cabrillo ComA is a 12-step support group for Conference Room at Elena Baskin/ munity Center, Aptos Village those who wish to stop eating Live Oak Senior Center, 1777-A compulsively. All are welcome.

Second Tuesdays each month Park, 100 Aptos Creek Rd. Capitola Road, Santa Cruz. ublic is invited to all programs. Free childcare with advance acilitated by Jill Ginghofer, this Free Job Seek Workshop!

Contact President Jess Allen reservation by 5pm, Fridays. Call 6:00pm-7:00pm, Gateway Bible group is for caregivers and 831-684-2721 or Past President (831) 429-7906.

Church, 5000 Granite Creek Rd. Barbara Chamberlain at 831family members of people with Scotts Valley 688-3356 for meeting/dinner Alzheimers reservations or information or visit For more information, visit www.cabrillohostlions.org. http://hirewire.org

rop in Support Group is a gathering for women with all 9:00am-12:30pm, 2045 40th Ave. types of cancer. We offer support Clares St. Capitola for women through all stages from eed help finding a job? Join diagnoses through treatment.

PROFILE of Santa Cruz. Its For more information or to free and it works. Last year 126 of its register call (831) 457-2273 members were placed in jobs, and we can help you too. Ongoing workDrop in Grief Support shops will cover resume writing, 6:00pm at Aegis, 125 Heather communication, and interview skills.

Terrace, Aptos For more information, call profile oin other adults who are grieving at (831) 479-0393 or visit www. the death of a friend or family santacruzprofile.org. member. Learn helpful tools for coping: Share stories and receive Meal Solution Mondays support from people who care.

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1:00 pm, Porter Memorial Library his free event will feature Yummy! Tasty Stories About Food for preschool and primary school grade children. The Porter Memorial Library is located at 3050 Porter St. Parking is behind The Bagelry.

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The Secret Lives of Prickly Sharks

1:30 pm-2:30 pm. Lecture Form 103, 980 Freemont st. Monterey yndi Dawson is an experienced marine scientist with over 12 years working in marine management. She will talk about her research on the little known prickly shark.

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

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NARFE Chapter 54 Meeting

11:30 am, Seascape Golf Club, 610 Clubhouse Dr. Aptos eeting of the NARFE (National Active and retired Federal Employees).

Guest speaker is Fred DunnRuiz, a representative from the AARP Driver Safety Classes, who will speak on the value of the Mature Driver Safety Classes.

For details and reservations, call Phil at (831) 464-3775.

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Wednesday June 19 Freedom Forum Presents:

The end of America?

It can’t happen here!

7:00pm, Live Oak Grange, 1900 17th Ave. Santa Cruz wo powerful documentaries that analyze times when freedom was lost in other countries, but even more importantly how freedom can be sustained in America.

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Living with Alzheimer’s For Caregivers

Middle Stage Workshop Series Parts 1 & 2 10:30 am - 12:30 pm, Live Oak Senior Center Annex, 1777-A Capitola Rd. earn what you need to cope successfully with these unique stages of Alzheimer’s disease: symptoms, communication, relationships, personal care, preparing for hospitalizations, about behavior changes, medications, home safety, living alone and seeking/wandering.

Pre-registration is required, call 800-272-3900 for more information.

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Free Intro to Svaroopa® Yoga

9 am - 10:30 am. Aptos Yoga, 783 Rio Del Mar Blvd, Ste 23B, Aptos. xperience how Svaroopa® Yoga works in your body. Supported by blankets, you’ll relax into poses that release deep tensions in your spine. This unique form of yoga quiets your mind, increases flexibility, and eases pain.

Preregistration required.

Call 688-1019 or email info@ aptosyoga.org to reserve your place.

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Tuesday June 25

Aptos Sons In Retirement Luncheon Meeting

11:30am,Severinos Restaurant, 7500 Old Dominion Court, Aptos his will be Ladies Day. Program will feature author/lecturerer Michael Hemp on “The History of Cannery Row and John Steinbeck”.

SIR is club for retired men that has no fees, dues, political or religious agendas.

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ome to the Watsonville Public Library for fun events in June and July. Participate in our summer reading program and get a weekly prize. Children’s program age 0 to 5th grade. Teen program 5th to 12th grade. Events include: Jose-Luis Orozco, Boswick the Clown, Bilingual Storytelling

by Olga Loya and a concert by the Banana Slug String Band. For teens there will be a cooking class, weekly movies, cake decorating and a smoothie party.

Check our website http:// cityofwatsonville.org/publiclibrary or call 768-3400 for more information.

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

Contact Lee McLaughlin, Booking Agent, at 408-993-BAND (2263) for information about booking the band for Non-profit events (donations are tax deductible). www.PeninsulaBanjoBand.org

Thursdays

7:00pm, German-American Hall Santa Cruz, 230 Plymouth all (831) 726-7053 or e-mail caller4u@razzolink.com for more information!

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Monthly Argentine Tango at Star Bene Italian/Argentine Restarante

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Bob Finegan’s Wooden Box Show at Aptos Library

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.

Fourth Saturdays each month

Modern Square Dancing Class Writers and Poets Open Mike

4:30pm-9:30pm, Star Bene Italian/Argentene Restarante, East Cliff Dr. Artist Applications available 21245 his is a night for true “Social for 2013 Open Studios Art Tour Tango.” Order a wonderful he Cultural Council of Santa meal from the Star Bene Argentine Cruz County is accepting artist Menu, (or their well known italian applications for the 2013 Open menu), and enjoy the ambiance of Studios Art Tour online at www. Argentina and join us in a social zapplication.org. The deadline to tango dance to music from the apply is midnight on April 30th.

Golden Age of Tango.

For guidelines, visit Private instruction and classes by openstudiosarttour.org/ arrangement. For more information, applications-for-2013. call Michael (831) 239-2247.

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he First Friday Art Tour is a Santa Cruz Institute of Contemporary Arts event, managed in conjunction with the participating art venues. The event takes place year-round and illuminates some of the most talented local artists from local galleries.

To find out where to participate in a First Friday art tour, visit firstfridaysantacruz.com (Most galleries are open 12-9 pm for First Friday viewings.)

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.

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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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Downtown Santa Cruz Antique Fair

9:00am-4:00pm, Lincoln St. (Between Pacific and Cedar) 11:00am-7:00pm, Aptos Library endors offer an eclectic he display consists of about blend of antiques and 25 decorated small boxes unique items. Come and illustrating the use of marquetry, check it out! Browse through fancy veneers, copper panels that a wide assortment of treasures have been treated with chemicals including books and phototo yield unusual patterns, and graphs, vintage jewelry, clothing, other techniques. glass and ceramic collectibles, vintage hawaiian kitsch, First and Third Fridays Local Art at Zizzo’s Coffee turquoise, original artwork, and Friday Shakespeare Club 7:00am-5:00pm, Zizzo’s Coffee, a whole lot of whatnot!

10:30am-12:30pm, First 3555 Clares St. Capitola For more info, please contact us Congregational Church, 900 High njoy the beautiful artwork of at (831) 476-6940 or visit us on St. Santa Cruz local talented artists.

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For more information, visit For more information, contact Zizzo’s Coffee at (831) 477-0680. www.fridayshakespeare.org, call Kris at (831) 421-0930 or Nanette at (831) 438-3615.

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6:30 p.m. Santa Cruz Elks Lodge, Second Fridays each month 150 Jewell St. osted by Soquel Sports Foundation. Buy-In $25.

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Peninsula Banjo Band

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Saturday June 22

7:30pm-10:00pm, at Mid-County Art and Wine Under the Redwoods for Kids of Bonny Doon Senior Center 829 Bay Ave, 1:00pm-6:00pm, Vigne Farms and Capitola

Equestrian Center he Bonny Doon Art and Wine Festival is a benefit presented by the Bonny Doon Community School Foundation.

All proceeds support the art, music and science programs at Bonny Doon Elementary School.

This “over 21” event features unlimited wine tasting, live and silent auctions, gourmet food, artist demonstrations and sales, beer tasting, live music and much more. Tickets for this event are $50 and can be purchased in advance at www. bonnydoonartandwinefestival. com or onsite the day of the event.

For tickets and more information, visit www.bonnydoonartand winefestival.com

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Saturday June 29 Sunday June 30

Kingsmen Car Club’s Seventh Annual Hot Rods on the Green Show

2701 Cabrillo College Dr. Aptos he show takes place at Twin Lakes Church. This event has been a great success with over 125 classic and custom cars and motorcycles, antique tractors, and vintage fire trucks on display for 4,000 + visitors!

And for the first time our High School Apprentices rolled out their 1931 Ford Model A Rebuild a Project car to show how much progress they have made in its restoration.

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Team G Family Festival

12:00pm-6:00pm, Redwood Estates Pavillion 21450 Madrone Dr. Los Gatos e part of the Inaugural Family Festival andhelp us launch Team G Childhood Cancer Foundation. There will be live entertainment, a hula show, a bouncy house, food, beverages, and games for everyone! There will also be items raffled off throughout the day.

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Annabel Burton • Astrologer © Cancer (June 22-July 22)

Mercury, planet of communication, is in your sign this month. This is great for business plans, attending to the final detail and also mixing with a wide variety of people who have fresh ideas and a new approach. Make the most of this as the Sun will soon be in your sign, starting a whole new phase for you. Romantically, you have the gift of the gab and will impress someone you want to get closer to. The Full Moon on the 23rd could bring quite a break through regarding partnerships and it seems that your dreams will come true, in ways that you hadn’t quite thought of!

Leo (July 23-Aug. 23)

This is a roller coaster of a month with plenty of activity and the chance to travel. You seek out those who are on your wavelength and you find you get back in touch with people who had been off the scene for a while. You have lots to catch up on of course, but on a more serious note, your money situation is changing. Make the most of your natural skills and talent to turn a hobby into a money making enterprise that could take off. It is now that you can call in a favour for all those people you have helped out over the years. After the 21st, you have a much clearer idea about what you want to do.

Virgo (Aug. 24-Sep. 22)

This month your focus is on your career direction and professional life. It is the perfect tide to brush up your CV, and think whether you need to do any courses and develop your skills.

Put into practice ideas that you have had recently, as doors are opening for you. The start of the month brings travel and links with overseas, so holidays and trips away are likely. Later, however, Mercury your ruler starts one of its retrograde cycles, so until then ( the 26th) you have the perfect window for spreading your wings. The 23rd is a lucky day for new beginnings.

Libra (Sep. 23-Oct. 23)

You have been able to take advantage of fortunate circumstances while Jupiter has been in your fellow air sign of Gemini for the last twelve months, but soon this planet changes signs and highlights opportunities and expansion in terms of your career choices . It may be that you have been working on this in the background and waiting for the right time to make a move and this next 12 months sees chances and good fortune coming your way. Venus, your ruler, moves here from the 2nd and so social networking is good this month as well as making new friends and contacts.

Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22)

This is a wonderfully creative time for your Scorpio, when your best ideas are manifest and become real. This opens up all kinds of possibilities for you and encourages you to believe in yourself and not simply put that novel you have written into a drawer. Tell the world about how talented you are or at least do not hide your light away. Changes happening this month enable you to progress towards more adventure, excitement and away from the tried and trusted and, frankly, boring. Let yourself be guided by possibilities and allow your expectations to go up a notch.

Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21)

With so much focus recently on your relationship, in an astrological sense, it seems that you have had little time for anything else. But this month, your ruler, Jupiter, changes signs and moves into Cancer. Here it is about change and transformation, new starts and cutting ties with the old way of being. Consequently, you do get the feeling you are moving on and saying goodbye to various elements as it is important to get the sense you are going towards a perfect scenario and away from what doesn’t work for you. You are playing around with various ideas to see what works.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 20)

Throughout June, your ruler, Saturn, and spiritual Neptune combine forces. this is an intriguing link since it is about hard nosed reality blending with the softness and creativity that is Neptune.You are more flexible and open to ideas particularly when it comes to travel, meeting new people, what you read and discover and learn about. You may find that it is necessary to go on a course, or learn something which turns out to be quite an eye opener and helps you to discover more about yourself and what you are really capable of. this is good for friendships and ties with brothers and sisters too.

Aquarius (Jan 21-Feb. 18)

This month Jupiter changes signs from your fellow air sign of Gemini, where it has been highlighting your creative pursuits and activities, and moves into your chart area of health and well being, and work. It will be here for some time and the danger is literally doing too much and working too hard as your enthusiasm and determination take precedence. But this is an excellent time for grand plans and practical ideas, which can be good financially too. Your romantic life is enhanced this month too as others love your ability to be upbeat and a total charmer!.

Pisces (Feb. 19-Mar. 20)

The Moon begins the month in your sign and you have a helpful astrological set up for any situations involving long distance travel and foreign connections. You are beginning a new phase where your opportunities lie in this area, but also bringing in artistic and creative pursuits. Saturn allows you to make ideas real and tangible and Jupiter gives you wings. All these are set to line up for some time to come so whatever situation you find yourself in at the moment is sure to change for the better with your good sense and determination.

Aries (March 21-April 20)

While this is likely to be pretty active month for you socially, you also making some great contacts in terms of business too. You love the cut and thrust of competition and working to deadlines, since if keeps you sharp and on edge. Later in June, Jupiter, planet of opportunity and expansion changes signs and lights up your home with the possibility of a house move getting closer, especially if it is too somewhere bigger. Now is not the time to downsize! Your ruler, Mars, is in Gemini all month and it could be that there is a fall out with siblings at some point. There is nothing you cannot handle.

Taurus (April 21-May 21)

It is intriguing how a certain situation close to your heart is turning out. You cannot keep quiet about a particular piece of good fortune and you are lucky in love and in money early on in June. Perhaps a new way of doing things is finally bearing fruit, which is exactly as you intended. Take note particularly of the 1st and the 23rd as days where you are in exactly the right place at the right time. It is also about balance and making sure that everything in moderation is the way to go, seemingly much better than overdoing one particular activity.

You are artistic and creative throughout the month.

Gemini (May 22-June 21)

While you have benefitted from Jupiter’s presence in your sign over the last year, this has had the effect of boosting your confidence and giving you that self belief that is so important. Now Jupiter moves into your chart area of money and while its presence is here, expect and upturn in your finances. It is true that you may have to work harder, but now there is a degree of enjoyment that has been lacking for some time. This is just as you had hoped and everything is on track. Make the most of opportunities that come your way, especially around the 8th.

Mercury is retrograde from the 26th.

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By Laysha Ward

hat’s the most critical time of the year for American students?

If you guessed back-to-school season or final exams week, you’d be wrong. Believe it or not, summer vacation has an enormous impact on everything from mathematics to reading development for young learners.

Just a couple months of away from the classroom can result in significant learning losses for students.

For over 100 years, researchers have found standardized test results are dramatically lower immediately following summer break than they are before school lets out. And when students lose ground early in their education, it can have a dramatic effect on their long-term prospects.

That’s the bad news. The good news is there’s a lot that parents and caring adults can do to ensure summer vacation doesn’t bring an education slump. Here are five easy ways you can help prevent the “summer slide.”

1. Look for books that correspond to your child’s interests hoosing the right reading material is also a crucial part of getting kids to read during the summer. Is your son obsessed with dinosaurs? Does your daughter love mysteries? Find books that feed these curiosities. And familiarize yourself with what your kids will be learning in the fall and make a point of discussing those topics throughout the summer. Whether it’s long division or American

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Two community service projects that our TK program completed this year was a bake sale, “Cookies for Cancer” and a beach clean-up in conjunction with Save Our Shores.

As the school year comes to a close, we all are very proud of the wonderful cultivating program that has been created by Ms. McBride and Ms. Johnson and the wonderful parents and volunteers

Just a couple months of away from the classroom can result in significant learning losses for students.

history, offering students a preview of the coming school year will ensure they’re prepared.

2. Incorporate reading into your child’s summertime routine s any parent can tell you, summer is often the most difficult time of year to find constructive projects for kids. On a hot summer day, try stopping by the local library to see what programs and activities are available. Or bring a bag of books along next time you take a trip to the park.

3. Find new ways of making learning fun echnology can play a big part in making learning fun. E-readers, tablets and smart phones allow young learners to enjoy digital books.

Introducing an exciting piece of technology can go a long way toward holding a child’s interest.

Also, be on the lookout for opportunities to introduce math into your child’s everyday life.

This can be as simple as measuring household items, teaching how to tell time, noting the temperature

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that have been actively involved throughout this year at Opal Cliffs School. The sense of community is truly the backbone to this wonderful program. I strongly encourage any parent who is interested in visiting our TK program to call Janet Lindenbaum at (831) 464-5639 to arrange for a visitation.

Our TK program at Opal Cliffs School has been so successful that we already have one full class

every day or adding up prices at the supermarket.

4. Tap into local resources to enhance your child’s reading opportunities. heck with local schools, community centers and universities to find summer learning programs that will keep your child engaged over the long break. When planning a vacation, try heading to a place that offers educational opportunities. Historic sites, museums, national parks, and zoos all provide young learners with chances to enrich themselves in fun ways.

5. Consider volunteering to help students outside your immediate family fall in love with reading. any parents are well aware of the value of continued summer education, but they just don’t have the time or resources to provide one for their own kids. Helping them out can make a profound difference.

Even small acts, like reading with a nephew, tutoring at a summer school or volunteering at a local library, can generate major educational returns and help ensure that the students in your life don’t suffer the summer slide.

The “summer slide” can have a devastating effect on student achievement. Luckily, it’s a problem that parents and caring adults, can do something about. Taking steps to ensure that your child is intellectually stimulated all year round can bring benefits that will last a lifetime. n ••• Laysha Ward is president of Community Relations for Target.

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for next year and have started a waiting list for a possible second class. Children who are not ready for a traditional kindergarten academic program should consider placement in a TK program. A very special thank you goes out to all of you who made our new school a wonderful place for our transitional kindergarten students. n ••• To contact Henry Castaniada Email: hcastaniada@suesd.org

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elly and Mouse are a mother, son duo of Great Danes who were given up by their owners because they were simply “in the way.” It’s true, they are big dogs but they are also very loving, sweet and deserving of a better home than the one they came from. It’s our mission to find them homes where they will be appreciated, cared for, and enjoyed. We are very aware of the challenges that may pose and are open to adopting them out separately.

Jelly is a six-year-old Great Dane who is the mother. She is on the smaller side of the breed and weighs about 85 pounds. Although she is graying, you can still see her pretty merle markings underneath. Jelly is still very strong and agile for her age and loves to go on walks and meet new people. She’s not shy and will nuzzle up under your hand for a good rub.

Mouse is a five-year-old Great Dane and is the son. He’s bigger than her, coming in at about 100 pounds and has a beautiful black coat. We feel as though he would do best in a home with another dog, but could most likely adjust to being an only dog as long as he gets plenty of human attention and affection.

There is a good possibility that these two are house trained and they seem to be responsive to basic commands when given treats.

Mouse and Jelly are shelter rarities and are both terrific family dogs that would thrive in an experienced home. Are either of these GREAT dogs calling out to you?

If so come and meet them at the Santa Cruz SPCA! If you would like to help animals like Jelly, Mouse and their orphaned friends or if you’d like to help replenish the Second Chance Fund to help pay for emergency surgical procedures, 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

“Painting” from page 22 Amouk Johanna teaches classes in watercolor painting for intermediate or advanced painters at the Live Oak Senior Center and the Capitola Jade Street Recreational Center.

Her two classes for intermediate and advanced painters are at Live Oak Senior Center on Wednesdays, one in the morning and one in the afternoon. The paintings of her students are always on display in the main building of the Center. Amouk’s classes at the Jade Street Capitola Recreational Center are on Fridays from 1:00 to 4:00 and beginners are welcome. During the summer months she will be offering three different three-week courses for all levels Call 338-7716 for information or pick up a brochure at Jade Street.

Malita Israel holds classes at the Mid County Senior, 829 Bay Avenue in Capitola on Wednesdays from 10:00 to 1:30. The first part of each session is spent on drawing and the second is on watercolor painting.

Her teaching goal is to help her students develop skills and techniques and compile a binder of useful information.

Malita has won many awards for her watercolor paintings at the County Fair and the Santa Cruz Art League. She is currently active in Open Studios and the Santa Cruz Water Color Society. Call Mid County Senior Center at 476-4711 for information.

Marsha Strong-Smith has the classes you are looking for if you have never painted before or you want to update your skills. Starting in September, she will be offering a series of classes with the slogan “Have Fun ‘n Get Wild with Watercolor.” Marsha brings a unique style of teaching to her students, starting out with the basics of color mixing, mastering the tools and learning the techniques of painting with watercolor. Classes will be held in the Palace Arts Store on 41st Avenue in Capitola. Registration in advance is required. Call Marsha at 4622501 for more information. n

Art teacher Marti Mariette surrounded by her students. Standing (from left): Noreen Santaluce, Simone Rowland, Merry Chamberlain, Tony Zeind, Vivienne Magleby, Summer Rogers, Teacher Marti Mariette, Aline Heath, Rose Howard. (L-R) Seated: Kirk Schultz, Helen McKinney, Hugh Chance, Vicki Weagle, Margaret Blair.

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