Serving Our Community For 22 Years • Aptos, La Selva Beach, Corralitos, Freedom & Watsonville
January 15 2013 • Vol 22 No. 2 • www.tpgonlinedaily.com Aptos High School Scoreboard
Mariah Rojas led the Aptos High School Girls Varsity Basketball Team with 10 points to lead the Mariners over Harbor High 34-24. Aptos improved to 3-6 in the Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League (7-13 overall). Also scoring for Aptos was Kendall Bivens 4; Karianna Crowder 4 pts ... Full Story on page 14
PG&E Presents Second Harvest with $10,000 in Disaster Relief Funds
It’s no surprise natural disasters made headlines in 2012, from Superstorm Sandy on the East Coast to the tornado that touched down in Watsonville. Anyone living in this region long enough has been a witness to ... Full Story on page 20
Community Foundation Santa Cruz County 2013 Scholarships Available
There’s financial help for students in Santa Cruz County through scholarships at the Community Foundation. Students can apply now for one or more of the nine academic scholarships established by local donors, available for the 2013-2014 academic years. Full Story on page 21
McCrea Named Man of the Year M ardi Gras made an early entrance at the JJ Crosetti Building at the Santa Cruz County Fair Grounds for the 51st Annual Awards dinner of the Pajaro Valley Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture. The hall was packed with enthusiastic Chamber members and community leaders to honor those receiving this year’s awards and to support the Chamber. Chamber board member Steve Bennett was the MC
for the evening’s festivities with the charming assistance of chamber chairman Katie Mahan while former Watsonville Police Chief Terry Medina enthusiastically performed the duties of Auctioneer. Monterey Bay Caterers presented a scrumptious buffet dinner and M&M Party Rentals provided the Mardi Gras décor. It was indeed an event worthy of those receiving this year’s awards. ... continued on page 4
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Annual Concert at the UCSC Music Center Recital Hall • ‘In Dreams’ Art Exhibit 2013 Valentine’s Day Poetry Contest by Noel Smith Salute to Senior Service • Agri-Culture Poster and Poetry Contests Children’s Taiko Workshop in February • Gold Standard Chorus Seats Officers • Valentine’s Day Reception featuring local Artist Neno Villamor • Caltrans Upgrades Trip Planning Website for California Motorists • Locals Place in Motocross PG&E Presents Second Harvest with $10,000 in Disaster Relief Funds Community Foundation Santa Cruz County 2013 Scholarships Available • Tax Rates up, lowering income Bridal Show Offers One Stop Planning
Annual Concert at the UCSC Music Center Recital Hall 120 Talented Fingers Celebrate Piano Ensemble! – Sunday, February 10, at 2 p.m. welve well-known Santa Cruz pianists will again flex their fingers (120 in total) in a concert that has become a tradition for duo-piano music lovers. The duo-pianists performing are: Josephine Alvarado, Karen Cole, Thomas Cole, Chris Dennis, Ray Fernando, Laureen Herr, Nicki Kerns, Lynn Kidder, Lavinia Livingston, Zack Myers, Ivan Rosenblum and Vlada Volkova-Moran. Renowned Tango dancers John and Nancy Lingemann will join them. They are well known for their Tango classes and many performances in Santa Cruz, as well as in the Carmel area. This Concert is an exciting opportunity to experience the thrill of Tango dancing at its best, along with masterful performances of the music of composers from the 19th, 20th, and 21st century, music that is seldom heard, explicitly written for duo-pianists. The music will be played on UCSC’s beautiful matched Steinway grand pianos. This event is a benefit for Talent Bank Awards Festival, a scholarship program of the Music Teachers Association of
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In Memoriam
Bob Culbertson’s Celebration of Life By Noel Smith
Health & Fitness
10 A New Year brings opportunity for a New You 11 Get a Fresh Start on your Fitness Plan
Local Sports
14 Aptos High School Scoreboard
Public Safety
17 Arrests and Seizures of Fraudulent Websites • Phony Doctor Arrested for Stealing Credit Cards at Several Hospitals
Private School Open House
18 Private School Survival Guide for Parents By Robert Kennedy
Business Profile
19 Wild Rose Art Supply & Picture Framing By Cynthia Howe
Calendar • Arts & Entertainment – Pages 28 & 29 Monthly Horoscope • Page 29 - Your February Horoscope -
Annabel Burton, Astrologer©
Featured Columnists
22 EarthTalk® - How to Become a ‘Citizen Scientist’ 24 Carbon Monoxide and You – By Mike Conrad 25 Your Supervisor Says … Subject: County Commissions by Zach Friend — Second District Supervisor 26 The Book Bag by Robert Francis – From vampires and party girls to former Nazi operatives and winter secrets… 27 School Matters - School Safety On Our Minds by Jeff Ursino PVUSD Trustee Area VII 30 Newtown and Gun Control By James S. Rummonds
SPCA Featured Pet • Page 31 – Desi Deserves More
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California, Santa Cruz branch. Suggested donation is $15 for adults, $10 for students/ seniors. ••• ‘In Dreams’ Art Exhibit Feb. 1 – April 26 • Presented by Santa Cruz County Bank Arts Collaborative n Dreams explores a world that is seemingly surreal and dreamlike. What images appear in your dreams? Six local artists share their viewpoints through a variety of mediums in playful and sometimes unexpected, ethereal scenes. Join us Friday, March 1 from 6-8pm for a First Friday Opening Reception. Meet the artists of the show, view the art and mingle with other art lovers. Curated by Joan Blackmer
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The Wind Has a Mind of It’s Own by Andrea Borsuk
Exhibiting Artists: Karen Kvenvold Bailey • Andrea Borsuk • Selena Castro • Chris Miroyan • Sharon King • Tom Trujillo. Exhibit Locations Santa Cruz County Bank Branches: Aptos – 7775 Soquel Drive • Capitola – 819 Bay Avenue • Santa Cruz – 720 Front Street • Scotts Valley – 4604 Scotts Valley Drive • Watsonville – 595 Auto Center Drive Exhibit Viewing and Bank Hours: Monday through Thursday 9am – 5pm, Friday 9am – 6pm excluding Holidays. “Briefs” page 16
John & Nancy Lingemann, tango dancers
The Santa Cruz Baroque Festival celebrates its 40th Concert Season!
HOMECOMING - from Distant Lands Linda Burman-Hall, Artistic Director
I. MANDOLINO BAROCCO
Saturday, February 9, 2013 • 7:30pm
UCSC Music Recital Hall
Hideki Yamaya (mandolino) with John Schneiderman (lute)
II. BACH FOR STRINGS
Saturday, February 23, 2013 • 7:30pm
Holy Cross Church The Galax Quartet
Works of the great master, performed by an ensemble of period instruments
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Man of the Year Willy Elliott McCrea illy has worked for Second Harvest since 1978, starting out as a truck driver / purchasing agent and taking on increasing levels of responsibility, leading to his promotion to Executive Director in 1988. He has been the driving force in building Second Harvest into the organization that it is today — a nationally recognized food bank, serving over 55,000 local residents in need — mobilizing support from local leaders, farmers and businesspeople. Willy emerged as a community leader in the Pajaro Valley during the critical emergency relief efforts that followed the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake. He partnered with the National Guard and led the food bank staff and volunteers in receiving millions of pounds of food donations and distributing them to the thousands of local residents displaced from their homes. Willy has continued to provide leadership in the areas of hunger relief and nutrition to ensure that local children, families and seniors have access to healthy food for an active, productive life. Under Willy’s direction, Second Harvest has developed a countywide member agency network including 200 agencies and programs that mobilizes thousands of volunteers in the fight against hunger in our community.
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Thousands of Pajaro Valley residents are living healthier, more vibrant lives because of the food assistance programs, nutrition education classes and outreach efforts of Second Harvest and its member agencies. Through his leadership, vision and personal example, Willy has fostered a deep commitment to eliminating hunger and malnutrition in our community, with a special focus on the well being of local children. Woman of the Year Georgeann Cowles Eiskamp eorgeann had a successful career in the Insurance Industry in her professional life. In 1998, she returned to Watsonville to help her father operate the family farm, eventually taking over daily operations. Georgeann immersed herself into the life and Spirit of Watsonville, volunteering her time, talents, skills and personal finances for the enhancement of our community’s quality of life, economic vitality and image.
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Georgeann Cowles Eiskamp She has supported the community from fund raising events for many local clubs and organizations to international fund raising through Rotary International network. She has been on Boards that support agriculture and the needs of the community. Agriculture — The Santa Cruz County Farm Bureau recognized the Cowles/ Eiskamp family — George Cowles, Georgeann Cowles Eiskamp, Marti Cowles Smith and John E. Eiskamp — as the Farm Family of the year in 2004. Georgeann has been on the Board of Directors of Agri-Culture for four years, an organization with a mission of “Communicating Agriculture” to educate the public on agriculture. Georgeann has been the event CoChair for the Down to Earth Women’s Luncheon (DEW) for the past five years, an event co-sponsored by Agri-Culture and the Santa Cruz County Farm Bureau to support the Agri-Culture program, the Jimmie Cox Memorial Scholarship and education programs of the Santa Cruz
County Fair Board. Georgeann has been on the Board of Directors of the Agriculture History Project (AHP) for six years. The mission of the AHP is to preserve and promote the history of agriculture on the California Central Coast. Watsonville Salvation Army — Georgeann has been on the Watsonville Salvation Army Advisory Board for five years. She has supported the Watsonville Salvation Army Red Kettle Drive as lead person in this major fund raising effort for the Watsonville Salvation Army. Watsonville Rotary Club — Georgeann has been a member of the Watsonville Rotary Club for six years and was President of the Watsonville Rotary Club during the 2009-2010 FY. Under her leadership, the club continued the Watsonville Rotary’s “Reading Program” at E.A. Hall School and as President she co-chaired with the Scotts Valley Rotary Club to organize a fund raiser concert for the Global Polio Eradication Initiative. International — After the earthquake in Haiti, Georgeann spearheaded a fundraiser for three shelter kits. Each included a tent, blankets and insulated ground sheets for an extended family plus water purification equipment, a basic tool kit, a multi fuel stove and pots and pans for cooking. Georgeann Cowles Eiskamp has provided outstanding qualities of leadership and positive energy with enthusiasm. She is a self-starter with an indomitable spirit who encourages and motivates others in the community to follow her example. Lifetime Achievement Bruce Woolpert (Posthumous) e was not just an industry leader but also a community leader. Founded in 1900, Graniterock Company is a construction material supplier and heavy engineering contractor with more than 600 employees in locations from South San Francisco to Salinas. Woolpert was the third generation to lead the family-owned Company. Under Woolpert’s leadership, the Company received national and state recognition for its business operations, including the 1992 Malcolm BalBruce Woolpert drige National Quality Award and the 1994 Governor’s Golden State Award, according to Graniterock. The Company has been listed in Fortune 500’s “Best Places to Work in America,” and in 2003 Woolpert was selected by Fortune Small Business magazine as a “Best Boss.”
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Valentine’s Day Poetry Contest
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hether it’s the memory of Love, Love that has stood the test of time, or the rush of young Love, that is what we celebrate each February 14, Valentine’s Day. What could be more romantic than to express through your own poetry about that Love for your loved one — and for our readers — to read. So it’s time to send us your poem about those tender feelings and romantic thoughts to our annual poetry contest. Times Publishing Group is sponsoring its 13th Times Publishing Valentine’s Day Poetry Contest to reward three local poets (and their sweethearts) with the ultimate in Valentine’s Day romance. It’s time for poets throughout our county to make public their feelings for those they love in celebration of Valentines Day and be one of our poetry contest winners. The 2012 Times Publishing Annual
It’s time for poets throughout our county to make public their feelings for those they love in celebration of Valentines Day and be one our poetry contest winners.
Valentine’s Day Poetry Contest drew poems from Watsonville to Boulder Creek and even from New York. Some were funny, some romantic, some touching. All were a joy to read! As usual, a winning poem was chosen for each of our three newspapers; the Aptos Times, Capitola Soquel Times, and Scotts Valley Times. Express your love — in 250 words or less — (see “Contest Rules” for complete details) and tell the world what makes your Valentine special! n •••
2013 Poetry Contest Rules Please Read Carefully Write a poem about, or to your Valentine and send it to us. Only one poem per poet and no more than 250 words and 25 lines. Submit it via email to info@cyber-times.com with Poetry Contest in the subject line or mail it to 9601 Soquel Dr, Aptos, CA 95003. Be sure to include your name, address, day and evening phone numbers, e-mail address, and for whom (fiancée, spouse, parent, child, lost love, etc.) your poem is written. Three First Place winning poems and three honorable mention poems will be selected by the Times Publishing editorial staff: from south county representing the Aptos Times; from Capitola/Soquel/Santa Cruz representing the Capitola Soquel Times and from Scotts Valley/San Lorenzo Valley representing the Scotts Valley Times. (Note: We welcome submissions from all
The Aptos Times’ winning prize is a Valentine’s Day (Thursday, February 14) dinner for two at Sanderlings at Seascape Beach Resort readers living within Santa Cruz County.) The Aptos Times’ winning prize is a Valentine’s Day (Thursday, February 14, 2013) dinner for two at Sanderlings at Seascape Beach Resort. All entries must be received by 5 pm on Wednesday, February 6, 2013. The winner will be notified on or before Friday, February 8. Please call us at 831/688-7549 if you have any questions. The winning poems will be published in the March 1 editions. “Poetry Contest” page 7
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he Bob Culbertson Memorial Celebration of Life was held on Saturday Jan 5, 2013 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Kennedy Center, 2401 East Lake Ave (Hwy 152) next to Our Lady Help of Christians Valley Catholic Church. At least two hundred people from the Central Coast and the Central Valley of California attended to pay their respects to the memory of Robert “Bob” Culbertson. With Al Greeninger as MC, family members and Bob Culbertson business associates gave their personal remembrances. Culbertson had the privilege of being a father to
two families consisting of three daughters and four stepsons, and was grandfather to 13 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Grandson Josh Frey remembers Bob telling him that no matter what profession he chose, he should be able to say to himself, “I love what I do.” His children said that education for Bob’s family was expected. He was always humble, friendly and strove to be everyone’s friend giving opinion and not advice. Bob was a great listener because he believed that you could learn something from anyone. Bob Culbertson was chosen Man of the Year in 2009 by the Pajaro Valley Chamber of Commerce when he was 87 years old. Al Greeninger summed up Bob’s worldview as, “Love what you do, Love where you are, Love the people around you.”
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Bob’s favorite poem was “The House by the Side of the Road,” by Sam Walter Foss, which sums up Bob’s approach to life. The poem’s last stanza says: Let me live in my house by the side of the road, Where the race of men go by — They are good, they are bad, they are weak, they are strong, Wise, foolish — so am I. Then why should I sit in the scorner’s seat, Or hurl the cynic’s ban? Let me live in my house by the side of the road And be a friend to man. The 90-year-old Culbertson was the managing partner for the past 52 years of Marty Franich Chrysler Jeep Dodge. He had been active in the Santa Cruz County American Red Cross, the Watsonville Host
Lions, Boy Scouts and veterans groups. For many years he sold cars to the country’s major rental car companies and was honored by Detroit as the first person to sell 1 million cars! Bob was born April 24, 1922 on his parents farm near Delhi California. He graduated from Modesto JC and transferred to UC Berkeley with a major in Food Chemistry. Then came WWII. Culbertson was a Naval officer during World War II, serving in both Europe and the Pacific and commanding his own ship transporting Japanese Prisoners back to Japan. His life’s legacy as shown by those who attended and spoke at his “Celebration of Life,” are his family and the people he met and influenced as he lived his long and productive life, “By the Side of the Road.” n
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“Poetry Contest” page 5 ••• 2012 Winners Aptos Times – Tricia Contreras Capitola Soquel Times – Paul Vogt Scotts Valley Times – Jan Mennite Unconditional Love – Tricia Contreras I ever knew what “unconditional love” really meant until one day in 2011 when the doctors said “Cancer.” I dedicate this poem to my husband Eric, who showed me the most amazing gift – his love. It’s true, life does flash before your eyes The day my life was turned around Opening my eyes, I barely remember the words “Ovarian cancer was found”
I was angry, this was not enough time I had only been married two years How can I leave this man I love Who wipes away my tears On the bad days you gave me hope Always there to hold my hand Even when I lost all my hair Your love for me was grand You stood by my side through Chemo The hot flashes and the pain You’ll never know how much loving you Gave me strength to face the rain It’s true, life does flash before your eyes The day I found out I beat “Cancer” What I saw was an amazing man My husband, my prayers answered
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other homeless disadvantaged. All the above is done without accepting any government funds, welfare or food stamps.
“51st Annual Awards” from page 4 Woolpert established classes at the company to help his employees further their education and further their careers. He put so much energy to make sure that his employees and their kids had access to education. Woolpert’s creation in 2006 of the Committee for Good School Governance, a group of community leaders who said they wanted to foster change in the Pajaro Valley Unified School District. Woolpert also spearheaded the Algebra Academy in 2011 held at Graniterock’s headquarters for middle school students that teaches them math in a fun environment. Woolpert said that the program was designed to give K-12 students a solid foundation of math at a time when they most need it. Business of the Year S. Martinelli & Company . Martinelli & Company is managed by the founder’s grandson, Stephen C. Martinelli, (Chairman of the Board) and great-grandson S. John Martinelli, (President), the fourth generation. Their slogan “Drink your apple a day.” Continuing plant modernization and expansion, along with improvements in packaging and distribution, have enabled the family owned Martinelli Company to keep pace with consumer demand for premium 100% natural apple juice products. S. Martinelli & Company has, for many years, continued to expand and create many jobs in the Pajaro Valley. John Martinelli and Company remains active in MANY community organizations. They have kept local businesses here as the company shops local. They have overcome hardships this past year, expanded business in hard economic times. S. Martinelli & Company has production facilities in Watsonville, California, totaling over 450,000 square feet on twenty acres, with all warehousing and shipping facilities located at the larger plant. Approximately 250 people are employed
Event of the Year 2012 Santa Cruz County Fair ith no state funding, the 2012 Santa Cruz County Fair was successfully run and supported by a team of hardworking volunteers to save the fair for future generations. These volunteers operated the fairgrounds and worked together to produce an outstanding Santa Cruz County Fair. There aren’t enough positive words to describe their accomplishments in dealing with the public, the State government structure, adverse financial picture and 50-year-old infrastructure of the fairgrounds. Accomplishments by the all-volunteer team since January of 2012, include revision of the accounting system, transparency of the accounting and operations, accountability, increase in employee morale and productivity, vast improvement in relations with the Fairgrounds neighbors, improved customer service to facility renters, and improved appearance to the grounds (including 150 trees purchased and planted by members of the Freedom Rotary Club). The end of October finds the 2012 Fair successful and the 14th District Agriculture out of the red. With the Pajaro Valley and North Coast still predominantly agricultural, along with a locally strong awareness of healthy foods and environmentally sound farming practices, the connection to the land, crops and farm animals remains strong. Year after year, the fair attracts people who want to see blue ribbon-winning flowers and vegetables, who want to kick tires on tractors and farm equipment, to eat corn dogs and cinnamon buns, have fun at the carnival, attend a livestock auction, see authentic farm livestock and root for racing pigs. For six days on 110 acres, families, seniors and teens meet there just to have a good time. See You At the 2013 Santa Cruz County Fair! n
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from the local community and during the harvest time, they employ an additional 50. Organization of the Year Pajaro Rescue Mission he Mission is a local non-profit, charitable organization that is effective in addressing the problems of addiction, crime, homelessness and un-employment in both Watsonville and Pajaro. Known as the best-kept secret in the Valley, and with a history that dates back to the 1960’s, the Pajaro Rescue Mission has been providing shelter, food and emergency services to poor and needy men, women and children at no cost. The Pajaro Rescue Mission this year alone, has: Served over 96,000 meals • Provided over 20,805 nights of rest • The Rescue Mis-
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sion’s, pantry and kitchen are open 365 days of the year • Its guests and staff have completed thousands of hours of community service Their proven and nationally recognized program not only addresses the short-term needs of individuals (food, shelter and sobriety) but also provides a lasting and sustainable life transformation. Government and third party studies have shown that faith-based, short and longterm residential programs like the Rescue Mission and its partner agency, Teen Challenge, produce successful results. The Rescue Mission gives guests a hand up, not a handout. They not only provide the clinical, educational, and spiritual programs needed, the students also give back to the community by serving
Salute to Senior Service T he search is on for California’s outstanding senior volunteer. California residents encouraged to nominate outstanding senior volunteers The Salute to Senior Service program, sponsored by Home Instead, Inc., the franchisor of the Home Instead Senior Care network, honors the contributions of adults 65 and older who give at least 15 hours a month of volunteer service to their favorite causes. Nominations for outstanding senior volunteers will be accepted between Feb. 1 and March 31, 2013. State winners then will be selected by popular vote at SalutetoSeniorService.com. Online voting will take place from April 15 to April 30, 2013. From those state winners, a panel of senior care experts will pick the national Salute to Senior Service honoree. Home Instead, Inc. will donate $500 to each of the state winners’ favorite nonprofit organizations and their stories will be posted on the Salute to Senior Service Wall of Fame. In addition, $5,000 will be donated to the national winner’s nonprofit charity of choice.
“We all know seniors who do so much for our community,” said Faith Feldman, owner of the Home Instead Senior Care office serving Santa Cruz. “These silent heroes give selflessly,
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winner will receive a $200 award and will be a guest at the National Agriculture Day Spring Luncheon. The poetry contest is open to grades 7 – 12. The top entries in grades 7 – 9 and grades 10 – 12 will advance to the final judging. The overall winner will receive a $200 award and will be a guest at the National Agriculture Day Spring Luncheon. “Contest”page 23
expecting nothing in return. And yet, their contributions often make a difference not only to the organizations they serve, but in changing how the public views growing older.”
Senior care professionals and those who work at hospitals, senior care facilities and other places where seniors volunteer are encouraged to nominate older adults. So, too, are family caregivers and the adult children of aging parents. Older adults also may self-nominate. To complete and submit a nomination form online for a senior age 65 or older who volunteers at least 15 hours a month, and to view the contest’s official rules, visit SalutetoSeniorService.com. Completed nomination forms also can be mailed to Salute to Senior Service, P.O. Box 285, Bellevue, NE 68005. For more information about Salute to Senior Service or the Home Instead Senior Care network’s services, call 831-476-9500. n ••• Founded in 1994 in Omaha by Lori and Paul Hogan, the Home Instead Senior Care® network is the world’s largest provider of non-medical in-home care services for seniors.
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A New Year brings opportunity for a New You T he new year is widely accepted as a time to start fresh, and every year people make resolutions to better themselves. For many, this means vowing to make lifestyle changes to improve how they look and feel. However, sticking to restrictive diets and intense workout programs can be difficult and not sustainable for most people. Before you get hooked by the annual flood of diet tips and gym promotions, focus on a few key areas to commit to a healthier lifestyle for 2013. Consume whole foods dding more whole foods into your everyday diet is a natural way to obtain the nutrients your body craves without feeling like you’re making a drastic change. One of the easiest ways to do this is by incorporating fresh juices into your daily routine. Whole-food juicing is a quick and easy way to get several servings of fruits and vegetables at once, making it a perfect on-the-go solution for those jug-
eating more whole foods something you’ll actually enjoy. Add more exercise t’s not unusual for a person to drive from a desk job to the drive-thru at a fast food restaurant, and then go directly to the couch to watch television. It isn’t surprising that lack of exercise is an issue for many Americans, and a sedentary lifestyle can lead to a number of health concerns, regardless of weight. Incorporating exercise into a daily routine is important and can have many health benefits. To begin living a more active lifestyle, experts recommend starting slowly and building up length and intensity of physical activity. You don’t need to spend hours at the gym to reap the benefits of exercise; use the stairs, go for a walk, take a bike ride, or play with your dog or children to get moving and start looking and feeling better.
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Get a Fresh Start on your Fitness Plan T he flip of the calendar year is the perfect opportunity to make personal and lifestyle changes. One of the most popular resolutions that people make is to improve their health and exercise routine so they can make a fresh start and get into better shape. Now is the time to develop fitness goals for a new you this New Year. Despite your best intentions and resolutions to revamp your fitness routine each year, it’s easy to slip back into your pre-new year ’s resolution bad habits. The best way to avoid this tendency is to create an active lifestyle plan that works for you and will keep you motivated. Here are a few tips to get a fresh fitness start and make sure that you stay active this new year. “New Plan” page 13
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“New Year” from page 10 Rest up jam-packed schedules seem like there aren’t in the day, it’s extremely set aside enough time to rest and recharge. Getting To avoid the recommended seven lasting to eight hours health of sleep each night allows for problems, optimal mental learn to and physical performance, recognize and making stress sleep a priority can have sigand how nificant impact to deal on overall well being. To enjoy with it many beneffectively. the efits adequate sleep offers, adopt a bedtime routine at the same time each night. Avoid food and drink for 30 minutes prior to going to sleep and stay away from computers, televisions and other screens. Instead, enjoy
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debilitating effects. To avoid lasting health problems, learn to recognize stress and how to deal with it effectively. Despite your busy schedule, making time for yourself each day is important and can help you avoid severe stress problems. Whether it is taking a walk, playing an instrument, practicing yoga or even calling an old friend, do something you enjoy every day. It’s also important to make sure you are getting enough exercise, sleep and proper nutrition to help your body deal with the physical effects of stress. With a few adjustments to your daily activities, you can look forward to a happy, healthy new year and beyond. n Brandpoint Media
“New Plan” from page 11 Establish fitness goals and write them down. Setting manageable goals and writing down an exercise plan that is realistic and works for your
lifestyle will have a positive impact on your overall quality of life and motivate you to keep going. As you check back on your plan each day, it will hold you accountable and make
sure that you’re continuing to follow the road that you’ve mapped out for yourself. Pick an app that motivates you. No matter what your fitness interests are, there’s an app for you: Pick your pleasure... yoga, running, weights or cardio, and you can find apps that inspire and motivate you with workout ideas and tips. If you’re also looking to watch your food intake, there are a myriad of apps that can help you keep track of what you’re eating each day. Freshen up your workout wardrobe. As you refresh your exercise routine, you’ll go through workout gear more quickly than before. Treat yourself by buying yourself some new exercise gear that
will benefit your routine and make sure you maintain it. Join an exercise group or find a workout partner. Working out alone in a gym is not for everyone. Exercisers should choose an activity they enjoy doing, which keeps them excited and can be sustained over a long period. Additionally, having a support system to motivate you will help you stick with the program and see long-term results - find a group or buddy who has similar goals to you. With every new obstacle, find alternatives that will bring you closer to attaining your goal. Never give up. It’s a new year, and it’s time to get moving. n Brandpoint Media
Aptos Yoga Center 783 Rio Del Mar Blvd., Ste. 23B, Aptos Phone: 831-688-1019 web: www.aptosyoga.org Discover Svaroopa® Yoga — where flexibility isn’t a requirement, it’s a result! Supported by blankets, relax into poses that release deep tension in your spine, quieting your mind, reducing pain and accelerating injury recovery. Free monthly introduction classes, individual sessions and workshops available. Contact us today!
Curves Complete® 7000 Soquel Drive, Aptos CA 95003 Phone: 831-688-2348 web: www.curves.com Most people who are serious about losing weight know they won’t get the results they want by just dieting. They also need to exercise and they need encouragement to stick to the plan. This was the thinking behind the revolutionary new weight loss program Curves Complete® — the only program of its kind on the market that offers exercise, customized meal plans and coaching in one integrated program. And the cost is comparable to what other programs charge for diet alone. Check out Curves Complete® today!
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Aptos High School Scoreboard Boys Basketball
Aptos Season Record: (15-6, SCCAL 7-2) Aptos 73 – Harbor 54 Aptos Scoring: Cole Welle 22 pts, 14 rbds; Antonio Andrade 13 pts, 10 rbds; Luke Rossi 13 pts, 7 rbds; Ben Brenkwitz 7 pts; Shandy Victory 6 pts; Nick Sakoda 3 pts; Frank Horst 2 pts; Ryland Hollins 2 pts; Jonah Gonzales 2 pts; Aptos 63 – Soquel 61 Aptos Scoring: Cole Welle 17 pts, 10 rbds, 5 blks; Luke Rossi 11 pts, 5 rbds; Ben Brenkwitz 9 pts; Antonio Andrade 8 pts, 6 rbds; Shandy Victory 7 pts; Jonah Gonzales 6 pts; Rewen Reyes 5 pts, 6 rbds;
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Rojas 8 pts; Amanda Ang 4; Karsen Welle 4 pts; Karianna Crowder 3; Casey Messersmith 3
Boys Soccer
Aptos Season Record: (5-7-0, SCCAL 3-4-0) Aptos 1 – Soquel 0 Aptos Scoring: Haley Bermingham (Kaile West) 4:00; Goalkeeper Maddison Montana (80:00) 5 saves Aptos 1 – Santa Cruz High 0 Aptos 2 – San Lorenzo Valley 0 Aptos Scoring: Arturo Milanes (Edgar Cuellar) 10:00; Milanes (Keegan Richards) 34:00; Goalkeeper Francisco Acosta (30:00) 4 saves
Aptos Season Record: (7-13, SCCAL 3-6) Aptos 34 – Harbor 24 Aptos Scoring: Mariah Rojas 10 pts; Kendall Bivens 4; Karianna Crowder 4 pts; Blanca Otvos 4 pts; Vanessa Ramos-Rocha 4 pts; Karsen Welle 3 pts; Amanda Ang 3; Kassandra Rodriguez 2 pts Soquel 66 – Aptos 33 Aptos Scoring: Blanca Otvos 11; Mariah
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Girls Soccer
Aptos Season Record: (5-4-5, SCCAL 4-1-3) Aptos 1 – Santa Cruz 1 Aptos Scoring: Lauren McLernon (Stephanie Buecheler) 20:00; Aptos Goalkeeper Ana Calero (80:00)
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222 lbs Alec Bonsall (Aptos) by forfeit HWT Alec Marquez (Aptos) def. Kamtierra - pin Aptos 64 – Scotts Valley 16 106 lbs – Ian Else (Aptos) def. Jarred Rossiter - pin 115 lbs – Gio Zacarias (Aptos) def. Domino Parrish – pin 122 lbs Ramon Zacarias (Aptos) def. Jake Revino – pin 134 lbs Miguel Barranco (Aptos) def. Kevin Eddington – pin 140 lbs Miller Clark (Aptos) def. Grant Margerum – m dec. 147 lbs Danny Velez (Aptos) def. Nick Reyes – pin 154 lbs Greg Bjur (Aptos) def. Patrick Conte – pin 162 lbs Austen Verdugo (Aptos) def. Doug Peyser – pin 197 lbs Armando Guzman (Aptos) def. Casey Gombos – pin 222 lbs Alec Bonsall (Aptos) def. Christian Rebotarro – pin HWT Alec Marquez (Aptos) by forfeit n
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“Briefs” from page 3 ••• Children’s Taiko Workshop in February et your kids Taiko Drumming in Santa Cruz! Children between 8 -11 years and over are invited to a Children’s Workshop for 4 Sundays in February to learn the art of Taiko. The study of Taiko includes rhythm, power, movement, etiquette, discipline, Japanese language and culture. These classes will from noon to 1pm every Sunday in February and held at Grey Bears, 2710 Chanticleer, Santa Cruz. Cost for workshop is $45. Watsonville Taiko Group (WTG) is a 501(c)3 non-profit whose mission is to foster the evolving cultural expression and traditions of Taiko drumming through performances and public education. The specific purpose of WTG is to study, learn and preserve the art of traditional and modern styles of Taiko drumming.
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For more information on this workshop go to http://www.watsonvilletaiko.org/ Kidsclasses.html ••• Gold Standard Chorus Seats Officers old Standard Chorus installed its 2013 officers in a ceremony at the Pasatiempo Grill: (l to r:) Glenn Davis, music VP, Ian Blackwood, treasurer; Jack Gordon, president; Dan Jett, secretary; Les Stagnaro, VP at large; and Gerry Stone, VP membership. All of the officers are enthusiastic about bringing another year of barbershop to the Santa Cruz area and continuing the chorus’s traditions of Valengrams in February, visits to the county’s high schools, the Cabaret Show in June, Sing for Your Life in November and holiday caroling in December. If you sing, please visit the chorus at www. scbarbershop.org.
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Open House With Safeway You are invited to join Safeway and Hamilton Swift & Assoc. for an open house and behind-the-scenes tours of the Safeway store. Learn more about your Safeway.
Saturday, March 2, noon-2pm (Please RSVP for store tours)
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Stop by to discuss Rancho del Mar and share your comments. Thursday, Feb. 21, noon-2pm Wednesday, March 13, 4pm-6pm Friday, March 22, 9am-11am Rancho del Mar Shopping Center, Suite 48 (Vacant space next to JC Nails) For questions or to RSVP: Charlie Eadie, Hamilton Swift (831) 459-9992 or charlie@hamiltonswift.com 16 / February 1st 2013 / Aptos Times www.tpgonlinedaily.com
••• Valentine’s Day Reception featuring local Artist Neno Villamor Saturday Feb. 9, 12 – 3 p.m. She Sells Seashells and More in the Mercantile in Capitola Village en percent off all artwork for Neno Villamor of Diva Design Studio. Neno creates Cast Paper sculptures, which are original sculptures created using clay in low relief and cast in handmade paper. The paper is a blend of Abaca (banana fiber) and Hemp, which are both renewable resources. Neno’s artwork is in She Sells Seashells and More and showcased throughout the Mercantile now through March 15, a must see! Ten percent off any item in ‘She Sells Seashells and More’ with red and/or heart motif. Twenty percent off Chocolate Vision’s chocolates including handmade chocolate heart boxes. Free box of Valentine Chocolates with any purchase of Neno Villamor’s artwork. Live music performed by local guitarist, singer/songwriter Steve Walters. She Sells Seashells and More in the Mercantile in Capitola Village will be open normal business hours this day 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. Reception only from 12 – 3 p.m. ••• Caltrans Upgrades Trip Planning Website for California Motorists Motorists can now access planned lane closure information before they leave home SACRAMENTO — Caltrans has upgraded its website to give California motorists access to planned lane closures on highways statewide so they can make more informed route decisions and reduce travel times. “Thanks to this upgrade, motorists can plan to avoid scheduled lane closures on statewide routes before they even get on the road,” said Caltrans Director Malcolm Dougherty. “This information will allow travelers to adjust their trip plan so they can get where they’re going more
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quickly.” Real-time statewide route information on lane closures is easily accessible from an interactive Internet search site at www. lcswebreports.dot.ca.gov/lcswebreports/ Online users can search for planned lane closures statewide, by region, county or route number, on specific dates, during certain times, and by type of closure. For general information about traveling on California’s roads and highways including trucks, cars and bicycles, visit the DOT website: www.dot.ca.gov/roadsand traffic.html n For additional road and traffic information, visit Caltrans QuickMap at http:// quickmap.dot.ca.gov ••• Locals Place in Motocross aden Harrah, age 10 and Joey Ullian, age 8, from Valencia Elementary in Aptos both placed in a 408 MX race held in San Jose on January 13, 2013. Joey placed 3rd overall in the 65 cc class while Kaden placed 6th overall in the 85 cc class. These boys have been training for about 6 months with Tucker Swanson and have competed in three races. Both boys love to dirt bike and have dreams of someday going pro. These boys got their first sponsor last week from the company Motovision. Keep an eye on these boys in the future! 408 MX is a dirt bike racetrack in the heart of the Silicon Valley in the infield of the San Jose County Fairgrounds. that hosts races on the weekends. The number 408 is the area code in San Jose and MX is motocross dirt bike racing. The track is 3/4 of a mile and one race is 4 times around track. Joey rides a KTM 65 SX, and Kaden rides a Honda CR85R. For more information visit website 408mx.com. n
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Arrests and Seizures of Fraudulent Websites
SANTA ROSA — Attorney General Kamala D. Harris today announced the arrest of three suspects who have been charged in a mortgage fraud scheme targeting struggling Northern California homeowners. Six websites allegedly used by the suspects to advertise their scheme have been intercepted and redirected to a resource page on the California Attorney General’s website. The felony complaint alleges that Ronald Vernon Cupp, 58, of Santa Rosa, deceived homeowners by falsely advertising a way to “kill” their mortgage debt on six websites including www.wekillyourmortgage.com. Randall Gilbert Heyden, 69, of San Rafael, and Angelle Wertz, 38, of Santa Rosa, a public notary who allegedly certified phony legal documents, assisted Cupp. Cupp allegedly recorded fraudulent documents, which would only delay a foreclosure, not actually satisfy the preexisting mortgage debt. “Vulnerable California homeowners thought they were working to save their homes but were actually the victims of a fraudulent scheme,” Attorney General Harris said. “Today, it’s not enough to dismantle the brick-and-mortar aspect
of a criminal operation; we need to shut down criminal operations in cyberspace as well.” Cupp, Heyden and Wertz are charged in a 57-count complaint alleging theft, forgery, notary fraud and recording of false documents. They were booked at the Sonoma County Jail on Wednesday, January 23. Cupp and Heyden are being held with bail set at $500,000 and $75,000 respectively. Wertz was released but ordered to appear for arraignment on Friday, January 25. Through Cupp’s business, North Bay Trust Services, homeowners would often allegedly pay upfront fees of between $1,000 and $10,000 and sign a promissory note or new mortgage for a phony offer to eliminate their mortgage debt. Requiring up-front fees is illegal in California. The suspects would then allegedly record fraudulent documentation purporting to be the attorney for the homeowner’s actual lender and then relinquish the mortgage and record a new deed of trust in favor of North Bay Trust Services. The debt to the original lender was never actually satisfied. The following six websites have had
their service suspended pursuant to a court order at the request of the Attorney General Harris’s eCrime Unit: http://www.northbaytrustservices. com/ • http://wekillyourmortgage.com/ • http://santarosatrustandtitle.com/ • http://sonomafidelitytitle.com/ • http:// cortemaderafidelityandtitle.com/ • http://marintrustandtitle.com/ These pages have been redirected to the California Attorney General’s website (http://oag.ca.gov/ecrime/doj-investigation) where individuals are able to file an online complaint form if they believe they may have been the victim of the scheme. The arrests were a result of a joint investigation by the California Department of Justice Mortgage Fraud Strike Force, Northern California Computer Crimes Task Force, Marin County District Attorney’s office, Sonoma County District Attorney’s Office and Santa Rosa Police Department. Below are tips for homeowners on how to avoid mortgage fraud schemes: Never pay an up-front fee for mortgage-related services. It is against California law and should be reported to the California Department of Justice.
Be skeptical of third party phone or online solicitations. Do not give your personal financial information, such as your bank account number, social security number or the name of your loan servicer, to a solicitor. Your bank or loan servicer already has this information. n ••• For free, trustworthy advice, on mortgage related matters call a HUD approved counselor – (888) 995-4673.
Phony Doctor Arrested for Stealing Credit Cards at Several Hospitals
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n January 22, 2013, Fairfield Police Department arrested Yolanda Smith for posing as a doctor and stealing credit cards from the hospital staff. Earlier on January 2, Smith entered
Dominican Hospital dressed in a white lab coat and impersonated a doctor to gain entry into a secure area. While Smith was in the secured lunch area, she stole numerous credit cards from employees’ purses and
wallets. She left Dominican Hospital and used the stolen credit cards at Best Buy, Target and a gas station charging $4,500 in purchases. Investigators determined that Smith
had previously burglarized hospitals in Daly City, Tracy, Modesto, Gilroy, Walnut Creek, Fairfield and Santa Cruz County. “Credit Fraud” page 23
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Private School Survival Guide for Parents
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By Robert Kennedy
t’s a big step sending your darling off to private school. She will probably survive the transition just fine. But how about you? How will you restrain yourself and avoid being an over-protective or heli-
copter parent? Let’s look at how to cope with private school at four grade levels. Preschool hen you send your baby off to preschool or nursery school, you will go through all kinds of angst; especially if she’s your first child; or only child. You can offset much of the worry by selecting your preschool or nursery school carefully. The best schools will be hard to get into. Places will be limited. But once she’s accepted, then determine how you can be helpful without getting in the way. Most schools will welcome assistance with everything from class activities to fun-
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Chartwell School 2511 Numa Watson Road, Seaside, CA 93955 Phone: 831-394-3468 Fax: 831-394-7991 e-mail: gmitchell@chartwell.org web: www.chartwell.org
Chartwell is an independent day school for co-ed students diagnosed with dyslexia and other learning difficulties. Chartwell offers an academic skills program in grades 2-8 and a college prep project-based curriculum in grades 9-12. Research shows that nearly 20% of all students find learning to read difficult despite average or better cognitive ability; mainly due to the ways their brains process visual and auditory information. At Chartwell, we see students reach their full potential by helping them get the education they need. Our fund-raising efforts provide need-based financial aid or tuition support funding to nearly half of our student population.
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draising. The key is to stay involved as a team player rather than as the leader which you are probably accustomed to being. Elementary School his is where things begin to get interesting from a parenting perspective. Why? Because the elementary years are the time when most children learn those core skills, which cast the die for a lifetime of learning. If you have been serious about parenting, you taught your child to read ages ago - probably when she was two or three years old. You limited her television watching and video games so that she developed her imagination and ability to experience situations vicariously. That worked well in your home. But now children raised in different kinds of households surround her. Once again, just like with preschools and nursery schools, you can head a certain amount of worry and concern off at the pass by selecting your child’s elementary school carefully. One of the things you need to look for is an educational philosophy and approach that is closely aligned with your own. When the inevitable question arises as to why her friend Rachel is allowed to stay up after 9 p.m. or is allowed to watch programs that you consider inappropriate, well, then you need to explain simply why she may or may not do certain things. Always project love and concern in your explanation. Being dictatorial will send the wrong message. Nevertheless, stand your ground. You, after all, know what is best for her. Middle School h! The pre-teen years. Plenty to worry about, of course, but the truth is that these years are fundamentally shaped and influenced by the foundations that you have laid in the primary grades. Having said that, you will need a school that offers skilled, engaging, compassionate teachers who can be evaluated from every angle. That’s what middle school students are always doing, aren’t they? Always seeing where they fit in, trying to fit in, learning how to fit in. When they see a math
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teacher coaching the lacrosse team, a lot of things suddenly fall into place. That is definitely a huge advantage that private schools have over their public cousins. Teachers teach in a private school but they also mentor and coach. Seeing and interacting with adults in a variety of settings helps middle school children build their own personal confidence. A child who believes in himself can accomplish just about anything. High School deally, your child’s high school years are all about serious academics. It’s a time to stretch that brain. It’s a time to let her get her arms around some meaty ideas and issues. As you select a private high school, be tolerant and open. While you may want her to be a doctor, let her explore all kinds of career options. A school that offers Chinese as well as some worldclass theater training might be just what she needs. Have those discussions before you select a school. What about drugs, sex, and all those other teen issues out there? How do you protect your darling at this stage? For starters, the school will have a zero tolerance policy about substance abuse and all those other issues. There will be workshops, discussions and fora of all kinds. Teachers and staff don’t miss much in a private school setting, so she won’t slip through the cracks 99% of the time. You will be summoned the moment something isn’t right. Be assured of that. The bottom line is that at every stage of your child’s education you need to be alert, involved and supportive. Don’t be controlling. Gradually loosen the reins so that your child understands how to make choices and decisions as well as how to abide by the consequences of those choices and decisions. If she gets the idea that mommy will always be there to fix things, you will create an irresponsible adult. If she gets the idea that mommy will be supportive rather than judgmental, you will create a responsible, loving adult. n
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Wild Rose Art Supply & Picture Framing By Cynthia Howe
“If you hear a voice within you say ‘you cannot paint,’ then by all means paint, and that voice will be silenced.” – Vincent Van Gogh
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alking into an art store can be inspiring, albeit a bit challenging. It’s a world of possibilities, and invitation to paint the heart and mind with bold colors of creativity and passion. Wild Rose Art Supplies and Picture Framing is just such a place, a place of wonder and delight. Locally owned and operated, with a history that spans over 30 years, Wild Rose continues to be loved by numerous local professional artists and students alike. It is a warm and friendly place where one feels welcome. From traditional art supplies, professional picture framing services to the unique gift assortment, Wild Rose Art provides the resources for a vast array of needs. Professional artists and novice artist appreciate the selection of quality art materials including canvases, sketch books, imported hand-made paper, charcoals, colored pencils, pastels, oil paints, acrylics, encaustic wax and so much more. Patrons know if they can’t find what they are looking for in the store the staff can help find and procure hard to find items.
Wild Rose’s full service frame shop with thirty-five years of combined experience in custom, archival framing will impress you with their unique framing designs. They specialize in conservation framing, preserving history while providing advice and counsel for each piece. They carry a wide selection of domestic and imported moulding. Each frame is handcrafted on location and finished to perfection. They have a large selection of ready-made frames and acid free mats to fit standard sizes, all ready to go. So whether you need a custom frame or ready-made standard frame Wild Rose’s expert staff will assist you with your choices to help bring out the best in your family photo, original art and prints, complimenting your personal style and décor. The framing services at Wild Rose’s have complimented numerous pieces from local artists. The store showcases a number of these pieces shared by local Open Studio artists. The inspiration this collection provides is invaluable to patrons and students alike.
“We’ve created this showcase to inspire others,” Tracy Heller-LeCroy, owner of Wild Rose Art Supply, shared. “We enjoy sharing the artists’ work, especially as a tool to enlighten the many students we have who visit the store. We are able to describe the process and how to use the art materials demonstrated in the works of art.” Local artists such as Roberta Lee Woods, Sefla Joseph, Ruth Carroll, Katherine Stutz-Taylor, Michele Faia and Bonnie Carver each have pieces of their work hanging on the walls at Wild Rose. Students from Monterey to Santa Cruz are known to visit Wild Rose because they know they will find the art materials on their teachers list. The knowledgeable staff will assist them and provide solutions to their art related projects. Children enjoy visiting also as they carry a number of craft kits such as face painting, finger painting, paper mache and air dry clay projects. The gifts found at Wild Rose are amazing as well. Much of what you will find is handcrafted. The jewelry and
kitschy home accessories are delightful, from rings with bugs to mini harmonica necklaces to cast iron flying donkeys! There are also beautiful Atenti handbags, individually created in the states with rich, imported fabrics. How does Wild Rose compare with other local and big store competitors? “We make a point of following the industry, attending the trade shows and comparing our prices.” Says LeCroy. “We provide top quality framing at competitive prices with standard priced merchandise and special discounts throughout the store. We provide discounts to local teachers and students. Not only will you receive fine service in a friendly atmosphere you can feel good about your purchase because you are supporting a local business.” n ••• You may visit Wild Rose Art Supply & Picture Framing at 1929 Main Street in Watsonville between the hours of 10 am to 6pm Monday through Friday, and Saturday from 10 am to 5 pm. You’re invited to visit their website at www.wildroseart.com, or give them a call at 831/722-4282.
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PG&E Presents Second Harvest with $10,000 in Disaster Relief Funds
t’s no surprise natural disasters made headlines in 2012, from Superstorm Sandy on the East Coast to the tornado that touched down in Watsonville. Anyone living in this region long enough has been a witness to our vulnerability to storms, fires, floods, earthquakes, and even tsunamis. It’s not a question of if, but when the next disaster will strike the Central Coast, and that’s why we’ve teamed up with PG&E to build emergency preparedness and resilience throughout the community. When the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake devastated our county, PG&E and Second Harvest came together to assist those in need and we have been working together ever since. This renewed investment positions us to be ready for the inevitable and will help community members stay safe and healthy. Our media campaign this fall reached thousands of residents with messages to prepare a family emergency plan, maintain an emergency kit, and to keep phone numbers for emergency resources handy so residents can stay informed when an emergency strikes. These funds, along with the donations and cans gathered by PG&E employees will equal more than 40,000 healthy meals and other emergency supplies like bottled water. We want to take this opportunity to recognize PG&E’s community leadership from employees packing food in our warehouse, to collecting cans and contributions at facilities and as a generous sponsor of our Holiday Food Drive. By teaming up to take action now, we improve our community’s resiliency to better handle any disaster nature may bring. On Friday, January 25, the media and
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From Left: Wendy Sarsfield of PG&E, Steve Bennett of Second Harvest, Natalie Schaefer of PG&E and Lowell Hurst, Mayor of Watsonville with the ceremonial check for $10,000 to be used for local disaster relief. Lowell Hurst Mayor of Watsonville were on hand for the presentation of the $10,000 check to Steve Bennett, Second Harvest Food Bank of Santa Cruz County Development Director by Wendy Sarsfield and Natalie Schaefer of PG&E. PG&E representative Natalie Schaefer said, “We are honored to be able to donate this to Second Harvest so they will be
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able to help the most vulnerable in our community in case of disasters such as storms, wildfires or earthquake.” Based in San Francisco, PG&E employees 20,000 people while delivering clean energy to 15 million customers in Northern and Central California. Founded in 1972, Second Harvest Food Bank was the first food bank in Cali-
fornia and the second in the nation. The need for food aid in Santa Cruz County is up 38% since 2008. The network of 200 local agencies and programs feeds 55,000 people in Santa Cruz County every month: half are kids. For every $1 dollar donated, Second Harvest provides four meals. For more information: www.thefoodbank.org n
Community Foundation Santa Cruz County 2013 Scholarships Available T here’s financial help for students in Santa Cruz County through scholarships at the Community Foundation. Students can apply now for one or more of the nine academic scholarships established by local donors, available for the 20132014 academic years. In 2012, $34,000 was awarded to eight local students. This year’s scholarships range from $750 to $2,000 per year, with several renewable for up to four years. A single, online application is all that is needed to be considered for any or all of the nine awards. There’s a video tutorial to help students with the application. The application and help is online at www.cfscc.org/ scholarships.
Awards are made on a competitive basis, considering both academic and nonacademic factors. Some target students from specific areas of interest to the donor, including specific high schools, or academic and career focus. The application deadline is midnight Sunday, February 24, 2013. Students, parents or school counselors wanting more information can email Gretchen Ellis, program associate, at gellis@cfscc.org or call her at 831.662.2071. n ••• Since 1982, Community Foundation Santa Cruz County has worked to help donors their advisors and local nonprofits invest in the future of Santa Cruz County.
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ocial Security taxes went up for workers nationwide on January 1st by 2% from 4.2 % to 6.2%. This means that every American family earning $50,000 annually will pay around $1,000 more in Social Security taxes in 2013. With the increase in federal taxes for those families whose household yearly income is $1 million, their 2013 federal income taxes will increase by about $170,000. California income taxes add another $90,000 to that total income tax for our family earning $1 million in
income and takes 13.3 percent of income over $1 million. “Tax Rates” page 31
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How to Become a ‘Citizen Scientist’ Dear EarthTalk: What exactly are “citizen scientists” and how can I become one?
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itizen scientists” are members of the public who help scientists and researchers by making observations and/or collecting and recording data. The term was first popularized by the National Audubon Society as part of its annual Christmas Bird Count (CBC), during which volunteers from across the country fan out to count local birds. The aggregated data has been helping Audubon assess the health of U.S. bird populations and plan its conservation initiatives accordingly since the tradition began in 1900. Thousands of Audubon members still participate in the CBC, though modern-day citizen scientists are more likely to be members of Project Noah, an app-based tool that allows everyday
Project Noah is an app-based tool that allows everyday people to share wildlife sightings via their Internet-connected mobile devices. It has become one of the most popular online communities for nature exploration and documentation. people to share wildlife sightings via their Internet-connected mobile
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devices. Through the power of so-called “crowdsourcing” (outsourcing a task to a distributed but undefined group of people), it has become one of the most popular online communities for nature exploration and documentation. Usercreated local missions allow members to observe specific wildlife species based on their own interests, accessing the efforts and enthusiasm of other Project Noah members in the process. And of course, individuals or small groups or classes can search for other missions to help via Project Noah’s website or mobile app. Some other examples of environmentally oriented citizen science include BugGuide.net, an online community of amateur and professional naturalists who share observations of insects and collaborate on related research, and Citclops, a European Union-funded project where everyday people help scientists gather data to assess the environmental status of water bodies across that continent. Budding citizen scientists looking for different types of projects can browse the
offerings on Zooniverse, a citizen science web portal that grew out of the online crowdsourced Galaxy Zoo project, whereby amateur astronomers help classify the morphology of galaxies. Over 700,000 volunteers have so far contributed time to various Zooniverse projects. Many Zooniverse projects pertain to space and astronomy, but green-leaning citizen scientists will find plenty to pitch in on there. For example, analyzing wartime ship logs to better model Earth’s climate, categorizing underwater calls from endangered killer whales to help identify and track family groups, or identifying African animals “caught” on millions of camera trap pictures. According to Zooniverse, conducting research by using citizen science has several advantages. One is the ability to cope with extremely large data sets so that researchers can access many personyears’ worth of classifications within days, weeks or months. Another is the fact that so many multiple independent interactions with the data sets help highlight quantitative errors and serve as great training regimens for how to incorporate machine-learning approaches to classification problems. “While the primary goal of our projects is to produce academic research, by their very nature they are also outreach projects,” reports Zooniverse. “As it involves our volunteers directly in the process of research, citizen science is a powerful tool for both formal and informal education.” n ••• Contacts: Audubon CBC, http://birds. audubon.org/christmas-bird-count; Project Noah, www.projectnoah.org; BugGuide.net, wwwbugguide.net; Zooniverse, www.zooniverse.org. EarthTalk® is written and edited by Roddy Scheer and Doug Moss and is a registered trademark of E - The Environmental Magazine (www.emagazine.com). Send questions to: earthtalk@emagazine.com.
“While the primary goal of our projects is to produce academic research, by their very nature they are also outreach projects. As it involves our volunteers directly in the process of research, citizen science is a powerful tool for both formal and informal education.” — Zooniverse
Bridal Show Offers One Stop Planning T he 18th annual “A Day to Remember” Bridal Show will be held at the Monterey Conference Center, Sunday, February 3, from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Brides will be given the opportunity to meet the area’s finest wedding professionals. They will also be able to plan their entire wedding all in one day. “Brides can book many services, as they meet with the vendors one-on-one,” says Labeth Hall of PR Plus Events, organizer of the event. Videographers, photographers, hotel reception sites, bridal stores, DJ’s, tuxedo stores, jewelry, beauty specialists, caterers, decorators and limousine rentals are just a few of the vendors that will be present at the show. Brides should come prepared with pre-printed labels with their name, address, phone number and email addresses to register for prizes at the vendor’s booths. Doors open at 11 a.m. and tickets
“Contest” from page 9 The winning entry published on 15,000 placemats and distributed to restaurants county-wide next year! Entries must be postmarked or delivered to 141 Monte Vista Ave., Watsonville by Wednesday, February 27, 2013. National Agriculture Day Spring Luncheon: Codiga Museum, Santa Cruz
can be purchased at the door for $10 per person. Brides get free admission
County Fairgrounds Wednesday, March 20, 2013, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. To obtain contest rules, please contact the Santa Cruz County Farm Bureau at (831) 724-1356, Agri-Culture at (831) 722-6622 or email sccfb@sbcglobal.net or available on website: http://www.sccfb.com/content/ poster-poetry-contest-deadline. Contest rules can be picked up at 141 Monte Vista Ave. in Watsonville. n
when accompanied by two paying guests and the first fifty brides to register at the event will receive a complimentary gift!! Every bride will be given a gift bag which they can pack full of special offers, coupons and a copy of Coastal Wedding Magazine. Coastal Wedding magazine is full of wonderfully helpful articles. There are tips on staying organized while planning your wedding, who pays for what, planning
your reception, even a timeline so you can be confident that when the big days comes you will know all is done and you can relax and enjoy your day. For all brides, there are suggestions on wedding dress styles and accessories. And of course, a beautiful array of the latest and greatest in wedding, bridesmaid and flower girl dresses. Did you know the trendy colors for weddings this year are poppy red and emerald green? They are both beautiful and vibrant colors and Coastal Wedding has great suggestions on how to use those colors to give you wedding the wow factor! Is this your second wedding or are you a mature bride? We have great ideas for you … Savor and enjoy the new issue of Coastal Wedding Magazine with articles such as: Honorable Duties – Everything the Maid of Honor Needs to Know • Wedding Banquet on the Go – Gourmet Catering Trucks • You’re Engaged! – Plan the Perfect Celebration • Countdown to “I Do”! – She said YES! So, What’s Next? • The Perfect Venue – Central Coast Locations for Exchanging Vows with Wedding Site Directory Guide “Bridal Show” page 31
“Credit Fraud” from page 17 During the reported crimes, Smith wore the white lab coat into the hospital while impersonating a doctor to get into secured areas of the hospitals. On Tuesday, January 22, she was spotted by a hospital security guard and was after an investigation was arrested by Fairfield Police Department. Santa Cruz Sheriff’s Office Investigators have already interviewed Smith. n
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Carbon Monoxide and You N
ational Fire Protection Association statistics for 2010 show that municipal fire departments nation wide responded to more than 80,000 carbon monoxide related incidents, and as many as 700 people are hospitalized each year in California. Senate Bill 183, requiring the placement of
By Mike Conrad, Division Chief Operations, Aptos La Selva Fire Protection District
carbon monoxide detectors in all California dwelling units was signed into law on May 7, 2010 by Governor Schwarzenegger, which required by July 1, 2011 all existing single family dwellings have carbon monoxide detectors installed, except for all electric homes, with a detached garage which have no source of carbon monoxide.
All other dwellings were required to have them installed by January 1, 2013. In my thirty-three years of emergency service I have personally seen numerous CO poisoning’s; it is a real threat to life. What is carbon Monoxide? arbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless, flammable, poisonous gas, which is a product of incomplete combustion. The burning of wood, oil, coal, kerosene, natural and propane gas and other hydrocarbon fuels will all produce carbon monoxide gas. Carbon Monoxide gas is slightly heavier than air but it tends to rise with a heated air mass. Why is Carbon Monoxide so dangerous? he big problem with carbon monoxide is that our bodies seem to like it, and when present, carbon monoxide will bind to the hemoglobin in our blood and not leave any room for oxygen. People can experience chronic or acute carbon monoxide poisoning depending on the amount of carbon monoxide a person is exposed to. People who are exposed to low levels of carbon monoxide in the area of 35 parts per million can experience headache and dizziness after 6 to 8 hours of exposure. As the concentration increases to 200 ppm, headache and dizziness can develop in 2 to 3 hours. At levels of 1,600 ppm symptoms’ of headache, dizziness and nausea can develop within 20 minutes and death can occur in about 30 minutes. People with low level carbon monoxide leaks in their homes often complain about flu like symptoms, confusion and memory loss that never seem to go away or the symptoms develop every day after they get home. Where should I install my CO detector? our carbon monoxide detector should be installed as per the manufactures recommendations, normally one on every
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level of the house, outside of each sleeping areas and placed at least 5 feet above the floor, again follow the manufacturer’s instructions. Combination Smoke and CO detectors are an excellent way to provide maximum protection for your family. The detectors should not be place next to a fireplace or other flame producing appliances as small amounts of carbon monoxide during startup are common and can lead to misleading alerts. CO2 can be Deadly! ou may have seen in the news recently about an incident in which people brought a BBQ inside the home for warmth, the result was one needless death and one person sent to the hospital in serious condition. NEVER EVER bring a device intended for outside heating or cooking into the home or a confined space these devices do not have a means to remove the Carbon Monoxide from within a closed or confined space. Carbon Monoxide is also becoming a problem with many of our recreational sports as well that involve fuel-burning engines. Some of the most common being house boats, Personal watercraft, cars and trucks as well as home generators. Please remember any item that produces exhaust will most likely be producing carbon monoxide as well and should be used in well-ventilated areas away from people. For more information on carbon monoxide or carbon monoxide detectors please contact your local fire department or visit your local home improvement or hardware store. n ••• For questions and comments, contact Mike Conrad, Division Chief Operations Aptos La Selva Fire Protection District. Email: mikec@ aptosfire.com
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Subject: County Commissions
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Zach Friend — Second District Supervisor
ounty advisory bodies play a key role in providing advice to the Board of Supervisors but many in the community don’t know who serves in these positions. I believe it is important that the community know who is serving in these positions so they have another person to interact with on local policy issues. The County Board appoints local residents to more than 40 advisory bodies with most of terms beginning in April. However, a few commissions required appointments before this point and I wanted to introduce my appointees to the community. The first is the Planning Commission. The Planning Commission focuses on issues surrounding the County General Plan including zoning, permits and even annexation or abandonment questions. Board members are asked to appoint a member and an alternate to serve in the member’s absence. My appointments were Casey Hemard (as the commissioner) and Al Aramburu (alternate). Casey holds a BA from the University of Alabama and a law degree from Louisiana State University. She was counsel for the United States House of Representatives Committee on Energy and Commerce before becoming counsel for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. When she moved to Santa Cruz with her husband and young family she became the Assistant Director of Government and Community Rela-
tions for UCSC. She and her family live in Aptos. Al served as Supervisor Pirie’s commissioner for the last six years. He has an extensive background in the public and private sectors including serving on the Marin County Board of Supervisors for over a decade. Al was a realtor and served as the government relations director for the Marin Association of Realtors for three years. He is a U.S. Army veteran and lives with his wife in Aptos. The second commission I made an appointment to was the Commission on the Environment. This commission is charged with recommending policies and action programs designed to improve and protect the environment. The commission advises the Board in reviewing county policies, works to build cooperation with other public and private organizations to implement effective environmental policies and reviews pending state and federal legislation that may have an environmental impact in our area. My appointment to the Commission on the Environment was Jeffrey Talmadge. Jeffrey was one of the first certified Green Building Professionals in Santa Cruz County. He led an effort with the Silicon Valley Chapter of the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) in establishing a Green Building training program for their over 200 members. His company uses green and sustainable practices in their course of work. Talmadge was the
The Planning Commission focuses on issues surrounding the County General Plan including zoning, permits and even annexation or abandonment questions. Board members are asked to appoint a member and an alternate to serve in the member’s absence.
2011 Aptos Chamber Man of the Year and lives in Aptos with his wife. n ••• If you are interested in applying for a
“government” tab and then “commissions, committees and advisory bodies.” If you have any questions please call my office at 454-2200 and we’d be happy to help!
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30. *Found on many players 35. Corner pieces 37. Snoopy 39. As opposed to best 40. Etna output 41. Where one is treated for drug or alcohol dependence 43. Flood survivor 44. Time on the job 46. Foolhardy challenge 47. Tyrant’s power 48. Listed on driver’s license 50. Chapter 11 issue 52. “___ for the course” 53. Royal Indian 55. E in B.C.E. 57. *Cause of Superdome leak 61. One who inspires fear 65. Set of values
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10. Construction set for kids 11. Common flu feeling 12. Some letter toppers 15. Cheap showy jewelry 20. Pitcher’s domain 22. *Wide receiver, aka wide___ 24. Taqueria offering 25. Like one from Prince Charles’ domain 26. Winged 27. *47 29. Three-____ sloth 31. *____ Dorsett, won one Super Bowl ring 32. Girl Scout unit 33. Japanese port 34. Catchall category 36. Belted out 38. Bygone era 42. Type of sailing ship 45. *Joe Montana, only ______ winner of Super Bowl MVP
49. “The Joy Luck Club” author 51. *Named after Vince Lombardi 54. Birthplace of anime 56. Saints’ lights 57. Barbie dolls’ boyfriends 58. Nucleus plus electrons 59. Biblical pronoun 60. *Peyton is still seeking his second one of these 61. Work detail 62. Famous seamstress 63. “Going, going, ____!” 64. Salamander in terrestrial stage, pl. 67. Will Ferrell played one © Statepoint Media
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commission visit the County of Santa Cruz website [www.co.santa-cruz.ca.us] to see information on all of the advisory bodies and current openings. From the main webpage click on the www.tpgonlinedaily.com Aptos Times / February 1st 2013 / 25
From vampires and party girls to former Nazi operatives and winter secrets … The Blood Gospel
By James Rollins and Rebecca Cantrell William Morrow. $27.99 (Rating-Excellent) ames Rollins and Rebecca Cantrell collaborate on a gothic tale that will make vampire fiction fans howl in delight. The aftermath of an earthquake in Masada, Israel, uncovers a long buried tomb that holds some remarkable and dangerous secrets. A trio of investigators, Sergeant Jordan Stone, a military forensic expert, Father Rhun Korza, a Vatican priest, and Dr. Erin Granger, an archaeologist, are sent to explore the site. What they find is a subterranean t e m p l e secreting the mummified remains of a crucified girl. When investigators are attacked, it becomes obvious that there are others who want to possess the artifacts the temple contains. The most important is a book reportedly penned by Christ Himself, which holds the secrets of His divinity. The race to recover the volume will stretch from the Holy Land to Rome. These three quite disparate individuals, from totally different walks of life, are pitted against an adversary who not only calls upon special and dark powers that date back centuries but is also driven by an unholy passion that drives him to unheard of lengths to succeed. Citing Rembrandt’s painting “The Rising of Lazarus” as the partial inspiration for this novel take on vampirism and the Catholic Church, the authors explain that this tale “examines the line between faith and science”. They point out that blood not only plays an important role in Catholic ritual, but ancient Rome was also s city soaked in blood. Hence, they decided to tweak vampire mythology to play out against this background and create a work that would revolve around a secret sect or order called the Sanguines.
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Blood Money
By James Grippando Harper. $26.99 (Rating-Very Good) efense attorney Jack Swyteck is caught up in a controversial case that focuses a lot of unwanted media attention on his client and the lawyer as well. Dubbed “Shot Mom” by the press, cocktail waitress Sydney Bennett is accused of killing her two-year-old daughter because the child purportedly cramped Sydney’s party time. Not only does the case generate a lot of attention from the journalistic crowd, but the public is also incensed when the jury finds Sydney not guilty. A crowd of righteous Florida vigilantes gathers outside the jail when the woman is to be released and a young college student who resembles Sydney is attacked and left in a coma. W a s this purely a tragic case of mistaken identity or something far more sinister? Swyteck, who has b e e n accused of being on the “wrong side” of this case, is hired by the student’s parents to find out if this were a carefully orchestrated plan. As Swyteck looks into the situation, he unearths a rather nasty and sinister plot that will present one of the biggest challenges he has thus far faced in his career. But determined to see justice served, he’s not going to let up no matter the personal cost until the evil here is exposed. Those who have followed this courtroom series will not want to miss this latest installment. Some would say this is
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one of the best Grippando has produced to date.
Ratlines
By Stuart Neville Soho. $26.95 (Rating-Very Good) t is the early 1960s and American President John F. Kennedy is planning a historic visit to Ireland. The government wants everything to go smoothly, but the deaths of some Germans granted asylum after World War II could cause serious trouble for the Irish Republic. A note found on one of the dead men is addressed to former Hitler favorite, Colonel Otto Skorzeny, and warns, “We are coming for you.” Not only has he avoided accountability after the war, but the Colonel is quite knowledgeable of the “ratlines” or the secret routes used to move Nazi war criminals from one safe haven to another. Skorzeny’s political power and his source of unlimited funds makes him a person of interest for Irish intelligence operative Albert Ryan, Ryan is tasked with solving the murders while keeping a lid on what they suggest about the country’s policies and association with war criminals. From start to finish, the intriguing premise of this thriller makes it one that has already elicited praise such as “terrifyingly authentic” and “a flat out terror trip”! Irish author Stuart Neville’s fan club will add quite a few North American members after word of this nail-biter gets out!
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By Jenny Milchman Ballantine. $26 (Rating-Good) aybe she should have known something was wrong, or maybe not. But when Nora Hamilton discovers her husband, Brendan, has committed suicide, she is faced with some difficult questions.
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ith the tragic recent events in Sandy Hook parents, teachers and community members are debating what can be done to protect students while at school. In this environment news reports of students being pulled out of school by anxious parents to be home schooled and parents actually paying for guards at schools have arisen. In addition, there have been suggestions to have police officers or armed guards posted at schools and to even arm teachers while they are teaching class. While these conversations have there place in a democratic society it is important to first look at what is being done at the local level to protect the children of our community. In talking to several principals from Pajaro Valley District’s high schools – Aptos High and Watsonville High – the good news is that there are existing processes in place to
By Jeff Ursino, PVUSD Trustee Area VII
deal with safety issues on campus. At Aptos High, for instance, all teachers have a red backpack in each classroom that has various supplies that may be needed in case of some sort of emergency. Watsonville High also implemented long before the events in Connecticut a “Safety Word” that can be said over a loud speaker to ensure that everyone on campus is aware and can take the necessary steps if there is an “intruder” on campus. Similar procedures have been put into place at Aptos and Pajaro Valley High. Finally, the local elementary schools, including Rio Del Mar, have put into practice near identical processes. All of this in an effort to keep children safe. Despite these efforts in talking to local stakeholders in the Aptos area I have found there is much more we can do. One consistent request from local teachers is for a lock on a classroom door that locks from
the inside of the classroom. In decades past when our local schools were built, there was no perceived need for something like this. Now it seems to be common sense. By having a classroom lock that can be locked from inside the classroom a teacher would be able to lock the door without putting themselves at risk. A second request I have heard from a variety of sources is for window coverings on every classroom in the district. A simple drape that can be pulled across the window in a matter of seconds could avoid a dangerous situation. In this way a suspicious individual would not be able to see inside the classroom. If a teacher had the ability to draw closed a window covering, turn off the classroom lights and lock the door from inside the classroom, we may be able to gain precious moments that could give
law enforcement the chance to arrive at the school site and avert a tragedy. As we, as a community and district, implement the recently passed Measure L Bond, these are small things that we can do to protect the children and staff members of local schools. Drugs on Campus and Expulsions n interesting idea has also arisen that was presented to the local school board at the last meeting. For some time many have been concerned with the amount of expulsions that are done at the district level due to drug use on campus. It is estimated that 1/3 of our expulsions, a situation where the student is forced to leave any school in the district, are due to marijuana use. Each student that is expelled from the district cost the district in excess of $5300.00 annually in lost revenue.
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Svaroopa® Yoga Classes
See website for times, Deerpark Shopping Center, 783 Rio Del Mar Blvd. Aptos es, you can do yoga! With the support of blankets, beginning students relax into easy poses designed to release to deepest tensions in the body along the spine. Discover this unique form of Hatha yoga that deeply relaxes, quiets the mind, reduces pain, accelerates injury recovery, and promotes better over all health. For more information, visit www. aptosyoga.org, or call (831) 688-1019
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Toastmasters: Speak for Success
12:00pm-1:00pm, St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, 5271 Scotts Valley Drive, Scotts Valley. iving a business presentation? Interviewing for a job? Improve your speaking skills in a Tail Wagging World of Dog friendly, supportive environment Ownership with Redwood Ramblers Toast6:30pm at the Santa Cruz SPCA, masters. Open to all levels. 2685 Chanticleer Ave., Santa Drop-ins welcome. For more Cruz (cross street is Soquel Ave.). information, call 831-335-3693.
Ocean Gate Zen Center 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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Great Decisions Lecture Series First Tuesdays and 7:00pm-8:30pm, Episcopal Church of St. John the Baptist, 125 Canterbury Dr. Aptos ecture series on “Great Decisions”, put out by The Foreign Policy Association. Lectures led by Dr. Laina Farhat-Holzman, sponsored by Santa Cruz Branch, American Association of University Women (AAUW). For more information, call Lois Holcomb (831) 688-0541.
from their homes because of abuse or neglect. Everyone welcome, men and bilingual folks especially encouraged. To RSVP call 761-2956 Ext. 102, or email Danielle@casaofsantacruz.org
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Overeaters Anonymous
6:30-7:30pm at Teach by the Beach #50 Rancho Del Mar, Aptos For more information, call (831) 429-7906
First Wednesday each month
Child Welfare Review
6:00pm- 9:00pm 1400 Emeline Avenue room 206, Santa Cruz. he orientation is designed to review the child welfare system and to give you a chance to have your question answered by child welfare staff. To register to one of the meetings and for directions, please call 454-4024.
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Coastal Professionals
Third Wednesdays each month 8:00am to 9:30am at Aptos
History Museum, Old Dominion Court, Aptos. earn tips and make connections. North County, 5:30-7p.m., first Local professionals meet weekly Tuesday of month (for location to focus on business building and details contact Danielle at 761collaboration. Interested business 2956 X102) South County, 5:30-7 owners, independent professionals p.m., third Wednesday of the and guests welcome. month at the CASA Office, 813 For more information: 621-1153, Freedom Blvd. Watsonville www.CoastalProfessionals.net ASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) of Santa Second and Fourth Wednesdays Cruz County needs your help. Volunteer 3-5 hours per week to Freedom Forum Presents: provide support, guidance, and Constitution Classes a powerful voice in court for children who have been removed 7:00pm, Quaker Friends Meeting
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House, 225 Rooney St. Santa Cruz For more information, visit www.meetup.com/santacruzfreedom-forum/
Santa Cruz ew Leaf Community Markets will host a lecture and Q&A by Nutritional Consultant Sandi Rechenmacher who will discuss how to reverse and prevent diabetes, as well as healthy weight loss. She will present how and why to eat the “Power Plate,” a delicious diet that creates optimal health. Preregistration is required. To register, visit www.newleaf,com or call (831) 426-1306 x0.
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Thursdays
Capitola-Aptos Rotary Club Meeting
12-1:30 p.m. at Seascape Golf Course. Contact Doug at 831- 724-9192 or e-mail dnakashima@razzolink. com for more information.
Overeaters Anonymous
1:00-2:00pm, Louden Nelson Community Center, Rm. 5 301 Center St. Santa Cruz For more information, call (831) 429-7906
gourmet foods. In addition, family activities, music, cooking demos by professional chefs, gardening workshops, seasonal fairs and events are a part of the market.
Dated Events
Saturday Feb 9
Free Intro to Svaroopa® Yoga Class
9:00am-10:30am, Aptos Yoga, 783 Rio Del Mar Blvd. Ste 23B, Aptos Open House / Science Fair xperience how Svarropa® Second Thursdays each month 6 - 8 p.m., Aptos Academy, 1940 Yoga works in your body at Scotts Valley Farmer’s Market Bonita Dr. Veterans of Foreign Wars an introductory class, free with 9a.m.-1p.m. SV Community eet our wonderful teachers, no obligations. Supported by 6:30 pm, 2259 7th Ave. Santa Center, tour our facility, and browse blankets, you’ll relax into poses Cruz through the Science Fair while ommander Ronals Petty leads 360 Kings Village Drive www.santacruzfarmersmarket.org finding out how our school could that release deep tensions in your the meetings. spine. This unique form of yoga For more information, call (831) be just what you’ve been looking quiets your mind, reduces pain, 475-9804 Come As You Are Zen for! and accelerates injury recovery. 9-10:30 am, Ocean Gate Zendo, Call 688-1080 for more Preregistration required. For Second and Fourth Thursdays 920 41st Ave. Suite B, Santa information, or to set up a tour at more information, visit www. Cruz (next to Family Cycling a more convenient time. Cabrillo Host Lions Club aptosyoga.org, or call (831) Center) www.aptosacademy.org 7:00pm at the Cabrillo Com688-1019. ome as you are Zen focuses munity Center, Aptos Village on Buddhist practices that Park, 100 Aptos Creek Rd. enhance our daily lives. This will Saturday Feb 2 Wednesday Feb 20 ublic is invited to all programs. be an informal talk with time for Docent Training Class Contact President Jess Allen Wellness Lecture: discussion. Free — donations 3:00pm, San Lorenzo Valley 831-684-2721 or Past President accepted. The Mood-Food Connection Barbara Chamberlain at 831Museum 6:00pm-7:30pm, New Leaf ComVisit oceangatezen.org for more 688-3356 for meeting/dinner his 1 hour class will cover munity Markets, 1101 Fair Ave., reservations or information or visit info. he basics of opening.closing Santa Cruz www.cabrillohostlions.org. the museum, greeting visitors, deally, food provides the Santa Cruz Bingo bookstore sales, exhibits, handling building blocks for proper Third Thursday each month 4:00pm, 707 Fair Ave. Santa neurotransmitter production, research questions and more. brain balance, and blood sugar For more information, contact Pacific Speakers Association Cruz anta Cruz Bingo supports balance. Some dietary choices can Lynda at (831) 338-8382 7:00pm, Firehouse on Soquel Dr. local charity. All games have a contribute to imbalances in these Aptos minimum of a $150 prize, smaller important brain chemicals and peakers helping speakers get crowds mean you have better weak havoc on our mood. Join Sunday Feb 3 gigs. odds. nutritionist Rebecca RovayExhibit Training Class Call (831) 332-8221 for more Hazelton to learn which dietary For more information, visit www. 1:00pm, San Lorenzo Valley patterns are likely to contribute information. santacruzbingo.com or email Musuem to emotional imbalance, and how info@santacruzbingo.com. You xhibit training classes will be to eat to support your emotional can also call (831) 427-1007 and Fridays well being. held to cover the story that press 4. Clutterers Anonymous each exhibit tells and the history Preregistration required. For more information, visit www.newleaf. 5:30-6:45 Sutter Maternity & surrounding that story. com, or call (831) 426-1036 x0. Surgical Center, 2900 Chanticleer Sundays For more information, contact Ave, Soquel Dr. Santa Cruz. Over-Eaters Anonymous Lynda at (831) 338-8382 ired of Clutter? Stuff piling 9:00am-10:15am, Sutter Tuesday Feb 26 up? Support is available. CLA Maternity and Surgery Center, meeting every Friday. Aptos Sons in Retirement Wednesday Feb 6 2900 Chanticleer Ave. Sc. For more info call 426-1868 A is a 12-step support group ADHD Support Group Meeting Luncheon Meeting FREE 11:30am, Severino’s Restaurant, for those who wish to stop 6:30-8:00pm, Mar Vista 7500 Old Dominion Ct. Aptos eating compulsively. All are Elementary School, 6860 Soquel peaker will be Luke Rizzuto. welcome. Saturdays Dr. Aptos Luke is a coordinator and Free childcare with advance Aptos Certified Farmers Market reservation by 5pm, Fridays. Call For more information, contact avid participant in the 2013 8:00 -12:00pm at Cabrillo College, Judy Brenis at jbbrenis@comcast. re-enactment of the 1908 “Greatest (831) 429-7906. Aptos. Auto Race Around the World”, as net, or call (831) 818-9619. immortalized in the movie “The he Aptos Market, with over Church Bible Study/Worship Great Race”, staring Tony Curtis, 80 vendors, is open year Thursday Feb 7 Jack Lemmon and Natalie Wood. round, with the best selections 9:45am: Bible Study; 11:00: Luke will be bringing the vintage Worship, First Baptist Church Lecture on Reversing and of fresh fruits and vegetables, Chevrolet which he will be driving 7565 Sunset Way, Aptos plants, seedlings, flowers, Preventing Diabetes in the 2013 race. Call (831) 688ooking for a church? Come local honey, fresh eggs, fresh 6:00pm-7:30pm, New Leaf Com- 0977 for more information. n worship with us! fish, artisan baked goods and munity Markets, 1101 Fair Ave.
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Announcements Sleight of Hand!
January 16th - February 17th Opening reception January 20th, 2:00pm-4:00pm Regular hours: WednesdaySunday, 11:00am-4:00pm. eaturing 400 small format pieced by 54 fabulous fine artists, this exhibit is stunning! Patrons will be able to take home pieces as they are purchased. Artists will renew their grouping throughout the show, so visit more than once to see how the exhibit changes.
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and Pub, 13200 State Route 9, Boulder Creek reat fun and prizes too! Come and enjoy some amazing pizza, breadsticks, drink, friends, and trivia! Who could ask for more?
Ongoing thru April 26
The Santa Cruz County Bank Arts Collaborative Presents:
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n Dreams explores a world that is seemingly surreal and dreamlike. What images appear in your dreams? Six local artists share their viewpoints through a variety of mediums in playful and sometimes unexpected, ethereal scenes. Exhibited artists to include Karen Kvenvold Bailey, Andrea Borsuk, Selena Castro, Chris Miroyan, Sharon King, and Tom Trujjillo. Exhibit locations include 7775 Soquel Dr., 819 By Ave., 720 Front St., 4604 Scotts Valley Dr..
Tuesdays
BINGO
6:30 p.m. Santa Cruz Elks Lodge, 150 Jewell St. osted by Soquel Sports Foundation. Buy-In $25. Also, we have a special BINGO, celebrating our 2nd anniversary, on Sept. 28 at 6:30. Buy-in only $15. www.soquelsports.com
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Free Trivia
7:00pm, Boulder Creek Pizza
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Pisces (Feb. 19-Mar. 20)
It is only a matter of time passing that changes things for the better or for the worse. You are very much aware of this and on balance, you can see an improvement which has been long overdue. Take note of events at the start as this gives you clues for later on. A small happening is the beginning of a new phase which feels a lot better than before. But you have learned some useful lessons along the way so nothing is ever wasted. Mars in your sign through the month ensures that you follow through and will act decisively and with the right intention.
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A stunning start to the month ensures that your projects and plans make great leaps forward. Expect the unexpected as a new opportunity lands in your lap. You may find it necessary to be resourceful and inventive, and when you try something new, you are a little surprised at how easily it all comes together. It is a great month for getting together with friends and people who share your passions. After the 19th you want to escape a little and perhaps plan a small break. Choose somewhere mysterious and enchanting.
Tuesdays and Weekends
Important changes and decisions around your career plans are likely. While you have a mind to make some improvements here, it is partly because you have to but also because the time has come for fresh challenges. Most activities you undertake will put you in the spotlight as people take more than the usual notice. Now this may be a good thing or perhaps you feel your privacy and space are being invaded. Even so, there are good chances for meeting some fascinating and influential individuals this month. Love and romance continue on a steady course.
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Live Music on the Esplanade
Paradise Beach Grille 215 Esplanade, Capitola. ive music weekends and acoustic guitar Tuesdays. For schedule and more information: (831) 476-4900 Or visit paradisebeachgrille.com
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Gemini (May 22-June 21)
Self belief is a marvellous thing. It can give you courage so that you take steps in your chosen direction, and also enable you to be confident and walk your talk. This month you see more of this coming into play and consequently it can be mildly life changing. Impulsive decisions turn out to be strokes of genius as you reap the rewards of actually doing what you have been thinking about for long enough. Your ruler, Mercury, in the mysterious sign of Pisces for much of February, highlights your career directions, which is subtly transforming.
Wednesdays
Peninsula Banjo Band
7:00 - 8:30 p.m., Harry’s Hofbrau, 390 Saratoga Ave, San Jose orty-seven years of performing in the Bay Area, over 250 popular tunes. Come see our band for Free in Sunnyvale Every Wednesday. No cover. Contact Lee McLaughlin, Booking Agent, at 408-993-BAND (2263) for information about booking the band for Non-profit events (donations are tax deductible). www.PeninsulaBanjoBand.org
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SSSA is a four-week, intensive pre-college program for talented and motivated high school students in the arts, held on the campus of the California Institute of Arts (CalArts) in Valencia. Instruction to be offered in dance, music, theatre, visual arts, creative writing, film/video and animation. Applications are due February 28. To learn more, visit csssa.org, or Last Thursdays each month e-mail Peggy at pburt@csssa.org Monthly Argentine Tango at Star
Ongoing Events
Your February Horoscope
Bene Italian/Argentine Restarante
4:30pm-9:30pm, Star Bene Italian/Argentene Restarante, 21245 East Cliff Dr. his is a night for true “Social Tango.” Order a wonderful meal from the Star Bene Argentine Menu, (or their well known italian menu), and enjoy the ambiance of Argentina and join us in a social tango dance to music from the Golden Age of Tango. Private instruction and classes by arrangement. For more information, call Michael (831) 239-2247.
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Fridays thru Sundays
Feb. 15&16, 21-23, March 1&2
San Lorenzo Valley High School Presents: Tommy
7:00pm, except Sunday, at 2:00pm, SLV High School Performing Arts Center, 7105 Hwy 9, Felton Advance tickets available online at http://tinyurl.com/slv-tommy
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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.
Cancer (June 22-July 22)
To find out where to participate in a First Friday art tour, visit firstfridaysantacruz.com (Most galleries are open 12-9 pm for First Friday viewings.)
First and Third Fridays
Friday Shakespeare Club
10:30am-12:30pm, First Congregational Church, 900 High St. Santa Cruz For more information, visit www.fridayshakespeare.org, call Kris at (831) 421-0930 or Nanette at (831) 438-3615.
redwoods. As guests ride at branch Thursday Feb 7 level through a virgin forest by thru Saturday Feb 9 steam train, fascinating information about the California coastal The Aptos Academy Production of redwoods and forest eco-system is ‘The Emperor and the Nightingale’ revealed. 7:00pm, with Sunday Matinee For more information and tickets, at 2:00pm, Aptos Academy 1940 Bonita Dr. Aptos call (831) 335-4484. Admission is $5.00, children 4 and under are free.
Fourth Saturdays each month
Writers and Poets Open Mike
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11:00am-4:00pm, Natural Bridges State Beach earn about the migration patterns of butterflies, whales, and birds. Day will include activities, skits, games, and live music! For more info, visit http://parks. ca.gov/?page_id=26414.
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 Second Fridays each month mike reading series. Come and Big Band Dance read your fiction, essays, or 7:30pm-10:00pm, at Mid-County poetry. Senior Center 829 Bay Ave, For more information, call Jean at Capitola (831) 475-4221 allroom dancing to live music by The 10th Ave. Saturdays Band. Refreshments, large floor, friendly atmosphere, free Live Jazz and Local Art parking. Open to the publicat Zizzo’s Coffee singles welcome! 11:30am-1:30pm, Zizzo’s Coffee, Suggested donation, $6 per 3555 Clare’s St. Capitola person. Proceeds benefit MCSC. isten to live jazz featuring For more information, call (831) members of the Santa Cruz 476-4711. Jazz Society. So many talented musicians and singers! And an exhibit of local art will be Fourth Friday each month featured 7 days a week. Musical Me Inc. For more information, contact Family Jam Night Christine Shelton-Anderson at 6:30-8:30p.m. 239 High St., Santa (755) 544-5651. Cruz. ring your favorite music to dance to and any instruments you’d like to share or perform with. Sliding Scale donation per family of $10-$25 (all proceeds going to our Friday February 1 scholarship fund.) First Friday Art Tour For more information call 8315:30-8:00pm, Santa Cruz County 438-3514. Government Center, 701 Ocean St. Weekends Thru March irst Friday will feature the Rain Forest Weekends artwork of Efren Adalem, at Roaring Camp Karen Asherah, Vera Hansen, 12:30pm, Roaring Camp Erike Perloff, and Melinda earn about California’s own Picatti. rain forest- a rain forest of
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Valentine’s Day Reception
Featuring local artist Neno Villamor 12:00pm-3:00pm, She Sells Seashells and More, Capitola Mercantile, 115 San Jose Ave. Capitola eception will feature the beautiful artwork of Neno Villmor of Diva Design Studio. 10% off all of Neno’s artwork, 10% off any item with a red heart, 20% off Chocolate Vision’s chocolates including handmade chocolate heart boxes. Live music will be performed by local guitarist, singer/songwriter Steve Walters.
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Saturday February 23 Clam Chowder Cook-off and Festival
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk ttend this fabulous fundraiser and taste delicious variations of clam chowder! Proceeds go to benefit the Santa Cruz Parks and Recreation Department.
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Aptos High School 3rd Annual Zumbathon
10:00am-1:00pm, Aptos High School Gymnasium, 100 Mariner Way, Aptos itch the workout, join the party! This fundraiser will support Aptos High School teams and clubs. Tickets are $10. and available at aptoshs.net or at the door. Don’t delay, this promises to be a sold out event! n
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This is a month where being constructive pays off. This means that you must do what you say you will do and also incorporate as much fun as possible. So trips and outings are in order, as you love to have something to look forward to. Intriguing new beginnings around your love life can put a spring in your step, and you share plans with your long term partner if you are in a relationship. After the 19th you discover that any barriers and hold ups are easing although the 23rd is not the best day for travel plans. Take part in team events and joint ventures this month too, if the opportunity arises.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 23)
This is an important time of year since the Sun, your ruler, shines a light on relationships. You discover new things not only about your other half but also about yourself. You see how you can achieve fairness and balance, and you have the change to redress situations that are out of alignment with your inner happiness. Plenty of talking can reveal the heart of the matter and from these revelations you can move forward. Recently you have felt the pull of Saturn which perhaps clips your wings somewhat, but this is becoming a thing of the past. It is time to fly!
Virgo (Aug. 24-Sep. 22)
Although you are more than comfortable in dealing with tangible things and organization of your life and others, you sometimes look for work where there is none. Discover the joys of doing nothing once in a while and allow your restless mind to rest and contemplate. This helps give you strength and also enables you to feel less stressed and as though you having to always catch up or meet a deadline. Later in the third week, relationships are highlighted for you. Looking for love? you could find it at this time.
Libra (Sep. 23-Oct. 23)
This month, your ruler Venus, enters Aquarius. For you this is a time to be creative, flirty, impulsive and look for the joys of living. Be light hearted and less focused on serious matters at this time. Some things you can resolve easily but it is important not get worried and dragged down by what you cannot change. Instead, fill the space with simple little things that are easy to accomplish. You certainly don’t need to push yourself too hard to achieve something that is just beyond your reach. Be kind and know that you can be your own best friend.
Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22)
Resolutions that began last month are now beginning to take effect. If there was anything you need o do that requires patience, persistence and determination, now is the time to do it. If you are tempted to stray off your chosen path, simply get back on it again. There are times when a different attitude can really turn things around and this is one of them. As part of a long cycle for you, Saturn in your sign offers you the chance to show how serious you can be if necessary. You have new found ambition and this current enthusiasm shows no sign of waning.
Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21)
You are usually what is known as the luckiest sign of the zodiac, and there is no exception this month. While the Sun in Aquarius works miracles with your ruler Jupiter in Gemini, your fortune lies in the written and spoken word and all kinds of communication, media and information received and given. You are not averse to learning new skills, including languages and this also works well for in terms of travel too. Being out and about, meeting people and exchanging news and views leads to invaluable knowledge and discoveries which can change your life for the better.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 20)
This month the focus is on your resources, both financially and emotionally. Self confidence gives a strong message to others that you know exactly what you are doing and that what you bring about is absolutely what you intended. Sometimes this is not the case, and happy coincidences occur. February brings exactly this. You are amazed at how the Universe responds to your thoughts and what you put out there in the world so consider this when you monitor your intentions. You are unusually creative and can find great joy in the tangible and what you have to show for your efforts.
Aquarius (Jan 21-Feb. 18)
You are in your birthday time and for those whose birthdays fall at the beginning of the month, this is an exceptionally constructive and satisfying start to the next twelve months. Although you are only too well aware of what holds you back, you can turn this around and see this as a kind of supportive structure to show that limitations can be a useful guide within which you must work. Without it, you have no budget or time scales and so your immediate momentum can get lost. This is not so for you now, so be assured that you will make headway in your chosen path. •••
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Newtown and Gun Control
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ahm Emanuel is famously quoted as saying, “You never let a serious crisis to go to waste.” He explained by adding, “And what I mean by that is an opportunity to do things you think you could not do before.” Without taking any literary license, I think it is safe to rephrase Emanuel (current mayor of Chicago), as saying that every serious crisis presents an opportunity to accomplish things that but for the crisis, you probably couldn’t accomplish. Examples are many: The Great Depression, Pearl Harbor, The Gulf of Tonkin Incident, 9/11, the Great Recession, and so on. So let’s breakdown this proposition in the context of Newtown. There is no question that the Sandy Hook Elementary School killings in Newtown, was one of the most evil events to engulf this country in memory. Yet, more children die every day from auto accidents, poisoning, drowning, and fire than the 20 children killed in the Newtown massacre, but the sheer horror of a deranged monster breaking into an elementary school and slaughtering 6 and 7 year olds, is truly beyond comprehension. I along with millions of others asked how could such a horrific event happen in Newtown, Connecticut, USA. Almost immediately after the horrendous act itself, I felt another cringe of embarrassment with the politicians that jumped on their soapboxes in self-righteous enthusiasm to demonize firearms and demand that the Second Amendment be abolished. President Obama appointed Vice President Biden to head up a commission “...to find the solution to gun violence” (how about the solution to mass killings by mentally ill individuals?). Next, without any investigation, hearings or serious research into the subject, Biden tells us that President Obama will act on his own through executive orders if necessary to curb gun violence. Does Obama view Newtown as the opportunity to disarm the populace? There are Statists aplenty that want to abolish the 2nd Amendment as it applies to individuals… and what, parenthetically, is a Statist? At their core Statists believe in the doctrine that your life, money and property are not yours, but the property of the State. Statists believe that it is
There is no question that the Sandy Hook Elementary School killings in Newtown, was one of the most evil events to engulf this country in memory. Yet, more children die every day from auto accidents, poisoning, drowning, and fire than the 20 children killed in the Newtown massacre, but the sheer horror of a deranged monster breaking into an elementary school and slaughtering 6 and 7 year olds, is truly beyond comprehension. up to the government to determine how much of your money you will be allowed to keep, how you spend your money, what property you can own (if any) and what is politically correct thought. Statists do not believe that individuals are capable of organizing and regulating their own lives and fortunes. They do not believe in individual liberty, personal responsibility and private property – and that the government should have the power to regulate the ownership of firearms. Few would argue that a legitimate function of government is the reasonable regulation of firearms. But the Second Amendment has far more meaning than its effect on the regulation of firearms. The Second Amendment makes clear the intent of the Framers of the Constitution was that the people retain power over the State. It was Thomas Jefferson who said: “When the people fear their government, there is tyranny; when the government fears the people, there is liberty.” Jefferson is saying that the right of the individual to keep and bear arms is essential to our liberty. Every time a deranged individual uses a firearm to commit a heinous act it’s as if Statists were waiting in the wings to hear the gun shots so they can run back out onto the national stage to blame guns; not the sick people that used them. The names of these crimes are part of our collective conscience: Columbine Colorado (April 1999), Blacksburg, Virginia/Virginia Tech (April 2007), Tucson, Arizona/Gabby Giffords (January 2011), Aurora, Colorado/Cinemark Movie Theater (July 2012), and now Newtown, Connecticut/Sandy Hook Elementary School (December 2012). After each mass killing by a mentally ill person, the same cry erupts claiming that the Second Amendment does not mean what it says, that it does not confer on
individuals the right to keep and bear arms. That government needs to pass new laws abridging or abolishing rights of law-abiding citizens to keep and bear arms. Getting back to the “Biden Commission,” what has it done to investigate and report on the roots of the Newtown killings and similar horrendous acts? What role does the breakdown of the intact family play? What role does the diagnosis and treatment of mental illness play? What role does the torrent of Hollywood and video game violence play? Are current laws being enforced? Has a real blue ribbon presidential commission been appointed and charged with finding answers to how, why and who is committing these mass killings? I googled commission, gun violence, Newtown and U.S., and what I got was that the president would take executive action on gun control if necessary. Is the issue really that simple that it can be solved by executive fiat? This is the crisis that Statists view as an opportunity to accomplish through emotion what could not be accomplished through calm and objective deliberation. But why should responsible individuals be treated the same as criminals and the criminally insane in dealing with issues as fundamental to a free society as the Second Amendment? It’s not our gun laws that need review in 2013; it’s our society’s values. n ••• By the way, Rahm Emanuel’s Chicago had 513 homicides in 2012 and has some of the toughest gun control laws in the country. In 2012, our US Military had 310 fatalities in the war in Afghanistan. ••• Get engaged — we want to know what you think. Log on to www.tpgonlinedaily.com and search for Sandy Hook and share your thoughts.
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Brides will also receive a registration card at the entrance to be entered in the Grand Prize Giveaway for a honeymoon at The New Tropicana Hotel in Las Vegas. This romantic adventure includes 4 days / 3 nights accommodations and more. Many other great prizes including makeovers, photography sessions and gifts will be given away during the drawing at 2:30pm. Brides must be present to win! The largest bridal show on the Central Coast will also feature an elegant designer fashion show that will take place at 2 p.m.
“We will be featuring styles for the entire wedding party from flower girl dresses to tuxedos,” said Hall. The models will show fashions from Bridal Veil Fashions, Campus Bridal and The Nest. The tuxedos modeled will be from Men’s Warehouse. The latest trends in hair, makeup and accessories will also be featured. “A Day to Remember” Bridal Show is a PR Plus Event, cosponsored by KDON radio, and the Monterey Marriott. n ••• For more information about the show, please contact Labeth Hall at prplusevents@westco.net or visit the website at www.montereybridalshow.com
Desi Deserves More
esi, a beautiful three-year-old Terrier/Poodle mix, had eight BBs removed from his thigh and tail area. He was bleeding, starving and terrified, and expecting the worst when animal control officers captured him and brought him into a Southern California shelter. He cowered in the corner of his pen for days on end, not even venturing out for food or water. His name was put on the euthanasia list almost immediately. The Santa Cruz SPCA heard about his situation and sent for him immediately. When Desi arrived at our shelter, he was shaking so badly his crate rattled. Upon picking him up to carry him in, his whole body flinched and he even closed his eyes, not wanting to know what was coming next. It was so heart wrenching to see such a precious animal expect a painful and terrifying experience at every turn. It took less than a week for him to start showing us the real Desi. He carefully watched the other dogs play together happily and joyfully greet visitors, staff and volunteers. Soon, he began to emulate that behavior and with each positive experience, his confidence grew. Now just three weeks later, watching his tail wag or seeing him make an effort to greet someone new and lick his or her hand feels like a victory. He’s even learning to thoroughly enjoy body rubs and head scratches. The things that used to cause him to shy away or flinch don’t seem to faze him anymore. He even has a daily morning ritual of coming in the house and rolling around on every single dog bed he can find with a true smile on his face. If you would like to help animals like Desi and his orphaned friends, please consider donating to the Santa Cruz SPCA. The Santa Cruz SPCA is a 501c3 charitable organization and receives no government funding, relying solely on public donations to run its many programs that benefit the animals and people of our community. For more information call the Santa Cruz SPCA at 465-5000, or visit www.santacruzspca.org. The SPCA is located at 2685 Chanticleer Avenue in Santa Cruz, CA 95065 and is open to the public Tuesday through Sunday, 11:00 A.M. to 5:00 p.m. The SPCA Mall Adoption Center and Gift Shop is located at the Capitola Mall near Target and is open on Friday from 11am-5pm and Sat-Sun 11am-4pm. n
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“Tax Rates” from page 21 In addition, the new California income tax rates for those making $250,000 or more are retroactive to January 1, 2012. The statewide sales and use tax rate increased one quarter of one percent (0.25%) from 7.25 percent to 7.50 percent on Jan. 1, 2013. California voters approved this rate increase when they approved Proposition 30 on Nov. 6, 2012. California sales tax generally applies to retail sales of goods and merchandise except those sales specifically exempted by law. “Use Tax” is the same rate as the sales tax and generally applies to the storage, use, or other consumption of goods in
“Schools Matter” from page 27 When faced with a similar situation a district in Salinas instituted what are called “Safety Dogs.” These canines have been specifically trained to smell illegal substances, as well as, alcohol and gunpowder with amazing accuracy. What has been proposed is that the district institutes a random check at local middle and high schools to uncover students who bring illegal substances to school. In this way we can make schools safer for the other students in the classroom who want to learn while at the same time hopefully get the proper help for the students who brought these illegal items to school before we have to expel them. This has been extremely successful in certain
California purchased from retailers in transactions not subject to the sales tax. Use tax may also apply to purchases shipped to California consumers from other states, including purchases by mail order, telephone, or Internet. n ••• The sales and use tax rate increase does not apply to purchases of gasoline. However, the sales and use tax rate increase does apply to purchases of diesel fuel Basic State Sales/Use Tax = 8.25 % County of Santa Cruz (All unincorporated areas) Sales/Use Tax 8.25 % City of Capitola Sales/Use Tax 8.5 % City of Santa Cruz Sales/Use Tax 8.75 % City of Scotts Valley Sales/Use Tax 8.25 % City of Watsonville Sales/Use Tax 8.5 %
districts in Salinas and my hope is that we can institute a similar program here locally. All of these processes and procedures are things that we can do now to work towards a safe environment for our children. In truth, however, it truly takes an entire community to keep our children safe. Counselors at schools who can help a student before they harm themselves or others, parents and other individuals who utilize resources available to them to help students and finally a community as a whole who is actively engaged will keep our youngest community members safe. n ••• To contact Jeff Ursino Trustee Area VII with your questions and comments email: Jeffrey_Ursino@pvusd.net
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