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October 15 2012

C O M M U N I T Y N E W S T H AT M A K E S A D I F F E R E N C E

Vol 21 No. 20

Serving Aptos, La Selva Beach, Corralitos, Freedom, Watsonville, & Pajaro

Aptos Chamber Annual Dinner and Awards

Manuel’s Mexican Restaurant he following individuals and organizations will be honored at the Aptos Chamber Annual Dinner and Awards Night on Friday, October 26, at the Seascape Beach Resort. Call (831) 688-1467 for reservations.

Man of the Year Pastor René Schlaepfer Twin Lakes Church Woman of the Year Gwen Kaplan Lomak Property Group

Young Athletes stand on the graded plot at the entrance to Aptos High after construction was stopped.

APTOS A THLETIC FIELD IN LIMBO County Planning Department Brings Construction to a Halt By Noel Smith hat should have been a slam-dunk volunteer project has been sidetracked by the Santa Cruz County Planning Department with its insistence that it has jurisdiction over the

construction of an athletic field at Aptos High. The project has been issued a stop order by the Planning Department. This was after it had initially given its go-ahead in March. The field was to be constructed at no cost to the

school district. It was a volunteer effort headed by the Aptos Sports Foundation (ASF) to finish an already planned athletic practice field. The county’s unplanned-for interference will now cost the Pajaro Valley Unified School District at least

$100,000 in staff and consultant time and will delay the availability of the field for at least 1 to 2 years past the planned completion date for its opening to local sports teams

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Business of the Year Manuel’s Mexican Restaurant Leonard & Patricia Santana Organization of the Year Grind Out Hunger

Outstanding Achievement Award AMGEN Local Organizing Committee for Tour of CA Lifetime Achievement Award Ellen Pirie 2nd District Supervisor

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Aptos Athletic Field In Limbo – County Brings Athletic Field Construction to a Halt By Noel Smith Aptos Chamber Annual Dinner and Awards Friday, October 26

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Aptos Junior High Presents ‘Beauty and the Beast’ • Outside the Box 2 • Brian Mathias joins Cabrillo Bond Oversight Committee • Library Friends Fall Book Fair Oct. 19-20 • Bowlers Needed for WomenCARE’s • SPIN Awards: The Lucky 8 Awards Celebration Winners • Three Join Library Friends Board Owner of Steps Dance Studio Dies Suddenly • Capitola Soroptimists Seeking Applicants for Young Women’s Volunteer Award • Free EWaste Recycling Event Making a Difference in a Time of Need! – Aptos Adopt-A-Family enters its 19th year Local Hero Found at Frank’s Pharmacy By Cynthia Howe Morton Marcus Memorial Poetry Reading • Jeannie Witmer Memorial Scholarship Soquel Creek Water Opens First New Well in Over 20 Years Meredith Willson’s The Music Man • SCCRTC Completes Rail Line Purchase Cabrillo Theatre presents ‘Black Snow’ First Annual Oktoberfest By the Sea Tips the Ocean Almost $1,000 • Salud Para La Gente Appoints Interim Chief Medical Officer Pacific Rim Film Festival turns 24 scwd2 Desalination Program Monthly Update for October State Health Director Urges Californians to Get Flu Vaccine • Winter Visitors Grace Rio Del Mar Beach Pianist D’León Joins the Distinguished Artists Concert Series

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Dermaclinica Day Spa

ermaclinica is a new skincare salon located in the beautiful Pajaro Valley. They are conveniently located by the Airport Blvd exit off Hwy 1 in Watsonville close to LaSelva, Corralitos and Aptos. Dermaclinica brings the experience you need to have great looking skin no matter what age you are. The focus is on healthy skin and using professional products. With Esthetician grade products, you can achieve clear, healthy looking skin. The Central Coast inspires outdoor activities leaving many with sun-damaged skin, which can be treated with effective treatments. Dermaclinica provides holistic health therapy for men, women and teens including Aromatherapy with all treatments. n

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Home & Garden 16 Halloween Costumes That Won’t Spook Your Budget Sports Wrap 20 Stanford Survives in OT Thriller By Trevor Arriol • Aptos High School Scoreboard

Business Profile 22 Frank’s Pharmacy, Aptos

Calendar • Arts & Entertainment – Pages 26 & 27

Monthly Horoscope • Page 27 - Your October Horoscope Annabel Burton, Astrologer©

Featured Columnists 24 The Book Bag by Robert Francis – Trick or treat surprises for young readers …

30 Classical Reflection by Josef Sekon – ‘Viennese Dreams’ Exciting start to Symphony Season

SPCA Featured Pet • Page 31 – Toyota and SPCA Pair Up for first Annual Walk for Wags

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Aptos Junior High Presents ‘Beauty and the Beast’ he 8th Grade Drama Class at Aptos Junior High will present an entertaining and action-packed rendition of the popular fairy tale Beauty and the Beast. The performances are on Wednesday, Oct. 17 and Thursday, Oct. 18 at 7:00 pm in the Aptos Junior High gym. Admission is $5.00 per person. All ages will enjoy this humorous and poignant tale of Beauty and the Beast. ••• Outside the Box 2 fter discovering the Santa Cruz County Parks Department’s “Outside the Box” public art program, I found other artists and their work along our streets. At the intersection of State Parks Drive and Soquel Drive, there is another example of this program. The formerly bland gray metal box is now a brightly colored three-dimensional painting showing the activity of gardening. According to the artist, Ann Theirmann, “I wanted to show the interaction between people and our environment, a nurturing relationship that shows the necessity for people to take responsibility for their treatment the natural world.” Ann is a muralist and has helped to make our communities visually more exciting and colorful. She is a classically trained landscape and figurative painter has designed over seventy murals for natural history museums, art museums, libraries, and educational institutions throughout California. Ann shares her expertise through college classes she teaches at both Cabrillo and Monterey Peninsula Colleges. To find out more about the artist go to, www.annthiermann.com ••• Brian Mathias joins Cabrillo Bond Oversight Committee rian C. Mathias of Aptos was appointed to the Cabrillo College Citizens’ Bond Oversight Committee on October 9. The Committee supervises the expenditure of a $118.5 million bond approved by Santa Cruz County voters in 2004 and reports their Brian Mathias findings to the public. The two-year term is uncompensated.

Mathias attended Aptos High School, Cabrillo College, UCSC, and the Monterey College of Law. Mathias, 27, is an attorney with the Law Offices of Timothy J. Morgan in Santa Cruz, periodic litigation counsel to the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association. He also serves on the Santa Cruz Host Lions Club Board of Directors and is a past vice-president for the Santa Cruz County Fair Board. ••• Library Friends Fall Book Fair Oct. 19-20 he Friends of the Santa Cruz Public Libraries will hold its fall book fair October 19 and 20 at the Civic Auditorium in downtown Santa Cruz. The fair will be open to Friends members only from 5:30 to 8 p.m. on Friday and to the general public on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Books sell for $1.50 per lb. on Friday night and Saturday morning. At 1 p.m., the price drops to $5 per grocery bag. All proceeds benefit SCPL’s 10 local branches in Santa Cruz County. Fair coordinator Ron D’Alessandro says there will be more than 20,000 used books, books on tape, CDs and DVDs to choose from, as well as used ereaders — all donated. For information, call 831-427-7716 or visit www.fscpl.org. ••• Bowlers Needed for WomenCARE’s 16th Annual ‘Strike Out Against Cancer’ ome and support WomenCARE, a local organization providing support to women living with cancer and their family and friends, since 1992. All levels and ages are invited to WomenCARE’s 16th annual STRIKE OUT AGAINST CANCER bowling benefit to be held Saturday October 27 at Santa Cruz Boardwalk Bowl.

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For more information or to register yourself or your five-member team call WomenCARE’s bowling hotline at 831-425-4425 or register online at www.StrikeOutAgainstCancer.org ••• SPIN Awards: Special Parents Information Network (SPIN) Community Spinners his award is Spins highest tribute to those who do so much in our community for families with children with disabilities. The Lucky 8 Awards Celebration Winners Business: Caroline’s Thrift Store/ Christy Licker Educator: Micki Witzig Volunteer: Tim Loomis Disability Service Provider: Special Connections/ Leslie Burnham Medical Professional: Jane Driscoll Parent: Rose Walsh Recreational Program: Adaptive Yoga Project/ Annica Rose Elected Official: Mark Stone

L-R SPIN award winner Christie Licker, winner in the business category for her store “Caroline’s Thrift Shop,” 100% of the profits from “Caroline’s” goes to nonprofits that help families with children with disabilities. Next to her is CeCe Pinheiro Executive Director — SPIN., Daniel Dodge Sr. Watsonville City Councilman, Mark Stone County Supervisor and Assemblyman Elect, Don Lane Mayor City of Santa Cruz. Cece Pinheiro, Executive Director ••• Three Join Library Friends Board he Friends of the Santa Cruz Public Libraries recently welcomed three new members to its board of directors, which now numbers 17. Linda Contreras, a CPA and former Internal Revenue Service agent, has lived and worked in Santa Cruz County for 20 years. Her tax preparation and business consulting practice serves individuals and small businesses. She will serve as the Friends’ treasurer. Kate Canlis of Aptos, an attorney, was a prosecutor and judge for more than 30 years before retiring earlier this year. She was the District Attorney of Santa Cruz County from 2000 to 2003.

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There are three sessions between 12:30 to 5:00pm. Each team member collects pledges and bowls one game. There are raffle prizes, trophies and refreshments for everyone! Costumes are encouraged! Come play in this fun non-competitive event to raise awareness about our organization while also raising funds! No bowling experience needed, just a desire to have fun and support this important organization!

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Those involved in the volunteer effort, the ASF and the PVUSD, are continuing to try to convince the county that the Planning Department’s actions are unnecessary and unprecedented. According to Brett McFadden, PVUSD financial officer, “When Paul Bailey of the ASF came to me with the idea, the first action I took was to research how to do the project legally. I found no history of county involvement in construction projects on what is essentially state land being supervised by the PVUSD.” Because of Measure J bond funding; several major construction projects had in recent years been completed on the Aptos High School Campus under state supervision and without involvement by the County Planning Department. These projects included a new ball field, tennis courts, parking lot, a football stadium, swimming pool and the new gym/performing arts center. A series of emails went back and forth between the County and the School District last March. The contents included an inquiry by Supervisor Ellen Pirie, and a response by County building official Tony Falcone to Planning Director Kathy Previsich on March 27, in which he said “We have no jurisdiction on the school property“ indicating that the county would not be involved because public schools are usually exempt from oversight by local government. The Aptos Sports Foundation then organized the effort to build the planned sports field next to the school entrance off Freedom Boulevard. The field measures 225 x 400 feet and is designed for soccer, lacrosse, flag football and other field sports and was to be covered in natural grass. Paul Bailey of the ASF said, “When we saw all the fill dirt that RWG Construction was having to find a new home for as they were widening Highway 1 between Morrissey and Soquel Drive, we contacted them and asked if we could have some. When they said yes, we approached Aptos High School Athletic Directory, Mark Dorfman and Principal Casey O’Brien about constructing the new field and they said yes. After working out the financial side and permissions with Financial Director Brett McFadden of the Pajaro Valley Unified School District, the project was on.” The Foundation then got busy designing the field and raising money for the project. It took 29,000 yards of dirt moved from the freeway right of way near Morrissey to Aptos for the field, which was delivered, compacted and graded at no charge by RWG. The next step was to have been installing the fencing, the watering and drainage systems, and planting the grass.

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Aptos club and youth players pose for a photo on the dirt landscape in front of Aptos High School that was under construction for a new youth sports field until the Santa Cruz County Planning Department issued a stop order on July 3. Pictured are (not in order) Lacrosse Players Blake Kenerson, Nick Wameling and Adam Antuna; Youth soccer player Nicolina Smith; Aptos Soccer players Edgar Cuellar, Eric Perez, Chris Pacheco, Alam Figueroa, Jeffrey Lee, Jesus Alvarez, Francisco Acosta, Miguel Vega and Arturo Milanes.

McFadden estimates that the completed cost of the field to the District would have been at least $660,000 without all the donations of material and time and field-related expenses such as grass, fencing, drainage and irrigation. All the volunteers were hard at work to complete the project by the end of August in time for the fall semester. However, a former county planning department employee, Kim Tschantz, lives across Freedom Boulevard from the field. He represents some of his neighbors and used his planning department experience to convince the Planning Department that a grading permit and review for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) were required. Tschantz has also said he and his neighbors have issues with the athletic field regarding noise, traffic, lighting, security, landscaping and endangered species. When asked why the County had not required grading permits in the past for Aptos High, he said that this project was not part of building construction and so fell under the aegis of the County Planning Department and its regulations. A “Stop Work” order was issued and notice was given by email on July 2 by Kent Edler, senior Civil engineer for the County that said, “…no more work may occur until a grading permit has been issued. For the grading permit, we will need grading and drainage plans prepared by a civil engineer showing what work has been done to date as well as what is proposed.” The PVUSD didn’t receive an official order from the County until three weeks later. McFadden said that the county is asking for at least four actions by the school district before the field can be completed:

1. A grading permit which, according to County Planning director Kathy Previsich, will cost $12,500 2. Soil analysis 3. Soil compaction report 4. Biology report to ensure no endangered species are involved And an EIR (Environmental Impact Report) and even a CEQA (California Environmental Quality Act) review may be required which could take up to two more years to complete and be approved before the field can be finished. As it is now, the uncompleted field has become a public nuisance with late night drag races because it has no fences and it could present a drainage problem because it is now just bare ground with no permanent drainage structures. If the County hadn’t stepped in with a stop work order, the field would now have grass, fences, drainage and kids playing. According to Aptos lacrosse coach Paul Murtha, “We have to practice on the parking lot, on the beach and anyplace we can until they kick us out. This field was going to make it possible for the team to practice on real grass.” Another major usage was to be soccer. With so many teams including high school boys and girls JV, Varsity and club teams, the facility was set to provide a major sports resource for the community. Now it is just dirt and rocks for at least the next year or possible even two. As one of the lacrosse team members said, “Why did they do this? Why do they always have to make things so difficult.” Good Question! Why indeed? n

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Man of the Year Pastor René Schlaepfer Teaching Pastor Twin Lakes Church astor René Schlaepfer took the role of senior pastor for Twin Lakes Church in Aptos in 1993. While a majority of his time is spent in the weekly sermons and encouraging community outreach projects for the congregation, he has also seen the church through three major building renovations. In addition, Pastor René is an author of five books “Thrill Ride”, “The Hope Experience”, “God Is”, “Grace Immersion” and his fifth book, “Jesus Journey”, was just released. Currently about 22,000 books have been sold. Pastor René has become a valued speaker at conferences throughout America, Mexico and Africa. He goes above and beyond leading mission trips around the world and sharing his resources to create leaders. He has currently embraced multimedia utilizing the Internet to increase Pastor René Schlaepfer accessibility of his ministry to everyone at any time through podcasts and video sermons. Pastor René has a huge influence on the lives of members in the community, encouraging adults and children to learn the rewards of being active in our community. Many organizations in the area use Twin Lakes Church as a hosting place for community events. Twin Lakes hosts one of the largest garage sales that anyone has ever seen with all the proceeds benefiting local organizations. Pastor René has been active with Second Harvest Food Bank for 7 years, serving as co-chair for the past two years. Last year he made national news with the record-breaking food drive for Second Harvest in which he challenged his congregation of 3,600 individuals to donate one million pounds of food by Thanksgiving. During this event, children and adults became involved selling handmade crafts door to door, performing chores in exchange for donations; even foregoing Christmas presents to provide donations. This event was a testament to René Schlaepfer’s ability to inspire, unite, and organize members of this community.

Woman of the Year Gwen Kaplan Lomak Property Group ince moving to Aptos in 1983, Gwen Kaplan has been a non-stop community volunteer. As a trustee for the Museum of Art and History, Gwen has served as both Development Director and Treasurer. She

was part of a leadership team that recruited a dynamic executive director who has transformed the Museum into a thriving hub of local art, history, and culture. In 2002 Gwen was Cochair of the Committee for Measure J, assisting in the successful campaign to pass a $58 million bond issue which financed a new gym, performing arts center and swim center at Aptos High School Gwen Kaplan As a volunteer for Valencia Elementary and Aptos Junior High Gwen initiated the annual Walkathon and Career Days, served on Site Council and District-wide Site Council, and has given her time to workdays, the GATE program, and teacher appreciation. Gwen also served as a member of the Aptos High facilities planning committee. Gwen has been a volunteer for the Aptos Chamber of Commerce and a member of the Education and Community Enhancement Committees. From 1997 to 2001, she served as the Alternate Planning Commissioner for the 2nd District of Santa Cruz County. Gwen is a former President, Board Member and ongoing volunteer for Temple Beth El & Jewish Community and is currently a member of the board of directors of the Forest Meadows Homeowners Association.

Business of the Year Manuel’s Mexican Restaurant Owners Leonard & Patricia Santana anuel’s Mexican Restaurant has been a local tradition since 1965. Leonardo Santana and Family have served delicious fresh food with a genuine smile. Founded by Leonardo’s father, Manuel Santana, Manuel’s Mexican Restaurant proudly serves original recipes. Manuel’s employs 29 people and the average length of employment is 8 years. They serve 140,000 dinners every year! They are annually involved in Cabrillo Music Festival, Museum of Art and History, Dominican Hospital, Monterey Bay Aquarium, Santa Cruz County Fair, and Santa Cruz County Libraries. Manuel’s Mexican Restaurant supports the Aptos History Museum, all local schools in the county, local sports teams, and a majority of Santa Cruz County non-profits.

Organization of the Year Grind Out Hunger ounded in 2003, the mission of Grind Out Hunger is “Empowering the youth by utilizing the passion of skateboarding, surfing, snowboarding and music to take leadership in the fight against childhood hunger and malnutrition.” After 9 years of mobilizing the youth

of Santa Cruz County to collect food and money for Second Harvest Food Bank Santa Cruz County, Danny Keith will reopen his Santa Cruz Skate and Surf store on 41st Ave in late September as Grind Out Hunger Headquarters. The nonprofit store will benefit Second Harvest Food Bank with the money from everything sold going to fight hunger; combining the world of kids, adventure sports and music with raising money for charity. Kid designed skateboards, t-shirts, sweatshirts and other clothing will be available for sale in the new facility. The organization and the youngsters of Santa Cruz County have raised more than 1.5 million meals through food drives, concerts, skate and surf exhibitions and even a gathering of tattoo artists. Please visit http://www.GrindOutHunger.org for more info on how to volunteer, advocate or donate.

Outstanding Achievement Award AMGEN Local Organizing Committee for Tour of CA he Local Organizing Committee for the Amgen Tour of CA worked tirelessly to raise over $125,000 to bring the Tour to

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Aptos. The efforts to host the race at Cabrillo College in 2012 were a labor of love and highlighted the collective belief that we live in a premier destination and the community appreciates the opportunity to be showcased on the world stage. “The Amgen Tour of California clearly gives our domestic cyclists this opportunity while creating an international showcase for the state of California and a worldclass event that will one day, rival the Tour de France.” Tim Leiweke, President & CEO, AE

Lifetime Achievement Award Ellen Pirie 2nd District Supervisor llen Pirie has represented the residents of the Second District on the Board of “Chamber Awards” > 9

The Aptos Academy

Harvest Carnival Saturday, October 20TH 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

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Haunted House Face Painting ~~~~~~~~~ Games Prizes Crafts Food Horses Arts & More!!

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Owner of Steps Dance Studio Dies Suddenly

t is with great sorrow that Steps Dance Studio announced the loss of owner/director, Carrie Dianda McCoid, who passed away Wednesday,

Carrie McCoid and 4-month-old daughter Maryella

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October 3 at Watsonville Hospital from a sudden illness. She died three days after first showing flu-like symptoms. McCoid worked at Bailey Properties as a realtor before she took up teaching dance at Steps Dance Studio in 2008. She loved dance and fulfilled her dream of owning and operating her own dance studio when she sold her beloved 1968 Camaro to buy the business in 2010. McCoid also volunteered limitless hours to the Hot Rods on the Beach event, serving as its director. Originated in 1998 by McCoid’s father, Bill Dainda, the classic car show has become a local fixture. The show is an annual event that donates its proceeds to the Industrial Arts Scholarship Fund. This year’s show was held Saturday and Sunday October 13 – 14 at San Lorenzo

Park in Santa Cruz. A press release from Step Dance Studio said, “Although owner and director describe her official capacity at Steps, these titles cannot express the position she filled in our lives and our hearts. Carrie was a nurturing, joyful dance teacher. She was an inspirational friend whose immense strength was put to test by tragic life events that she surmounted with a grace and light not to be forgotten. We will all miss her dearly.” Carrie, 37, was mother of 16-year-old Jakob and her four-month-old daughter, Maryella and a recent widow. The family experienced another tragedy this year when her husband, Joshua McCoid, died March 18 when his SUV struck a tree next to the State Park Drive onramp to south-

bound Hwy 1 in wet weather. He was 35. The “Carrie McCoid Trust Account” for the benefit of Carrie’s children, Jakob and Maryella McCoid, has been established at: Bay Federal Credit Union, 105A Post Office Drive, Aptos, CA 95003 A memorial service will be held on Sunday, October 28 at 5:30pm at Twin Lakes Church. n

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The Friends of the Santa Cruz Public Libraries, Inc., is a non-profit organization whose members support the 10-branch Santa Cruz County library system through fundraising, volunteer services and advocacy. ••• Capitola Soroptimists Seeking Applicants for Young Women’s Volunteer Award oroptimist International (SI) of CapitolaBy-The-Sea is seeking applicants for its Violet Richardson Award for young women students between the ages of 14 and 17 who are making the community a better place through volunteer efforts. A $1,000 award is given to the student. Deadline to apply for the Violet Richardson Award is December 1, 2012. Applications are available on the SI website at www.best4women.org. The winning recipient will be honored at an awards dinner in March, 2013. “Through this award, we recognize young women who are already providing support to their communities and others in need,” said Laura Cross, Richardson award coordinator. “These young women are likely to continue their leadership efforts throughout their lives and we believe they deserve to be encouraged and rewarded.” Soroptimist, a coined Latin phrase meaning Best for Women, is a worldwide service organization for women who work to improve the lives of women and girls in local communities and throughout the world. For more information, or to become a member willing to work to help us help women and girls, visit the SI Capitola website at www.best4women.org or contact SI

Capitola at info@best4women.org. ••• Free E-Waste Recycling Event enefiting HOPE Services Saturday, October 27, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., Hope Services 220 Lincoln St Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Acceptable electronic waste include computers, cables and mice, monitors, keyboards, scanners, printers, servers, VCR/DVD players, fax machines, radios, TVs, CPUs, stereos, record players, speakers, cameras, telephones, cell phones, iPods, wire, medical, and sound and recording equipment whether they are in working condition or not. (Used clothing in plastic bags and small household items will also be gladly accepted.) Your donation is taxdeductible as permitted by law, and creates jobs for people with disabilities will help HOPE Services carry out its mission of assisting people with developmental disabilities to live and participate in their community. Businesses and the public are encouraged to participate! For more information call (831) 600-1510 or visit www.hopeservices.org. For 60 years, HOPE Services has been assisting individuals with developmental disabilities so that they can live and participate fully in their communities. HOPE Services provides a range of employment and job training programs, developmental activities, professional counseling, infant services, senior services, supported and independent living services, and mobility training for approximately 2,500 children, adults and seniors each year from South San Francisco to Salinas. n

A native of Santa Cruz, Grace Robinson began her work life as a lawyer specializing in estate planning and has worked in university fundraising in the area of planned giving since 2007.

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[Carrie] was an inspirational friend whose immense strength was put to test by tragic life events that she surmounted with a grace and light not to be forgotten. We will all miss her dearly.

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Making a Difference in a Time of Need!

Aptos Adopt-A-Family enters its 19th year of making the holidays a little brighter ineteen years ago, a local businessman in Aptos was diagnosed with inoperable cancer. As the cancer progressed, he was unable to work or support his family as the holidays approached. Our community put on a huge Spaghetti feed and the money collected went to help his family. Patrice Edwards of the Aptos Times, and a friend worked tirelessly to collect toys, food, clothes, rent money and more to carry his family through the coming months. He passed away but his family is still here. This was the birth of Adopt-a-Family. Death, illness, a traffic accident, divorce, loss of job, anyone can become unable to manage without help. Members of our community from children to seniors, from mothers to single dads to entire families have been adopted and helped by Adopta-Family. Over the years, there have been hundreds of stories, and thousands of gifts. Gifts of wheelchairs, a handicap accessible van, lifts, food, clothes, toys bikes, rent, phone bills, physical therapy – gifts that helped a family to enjoy the holidays. One year Adopt-A-Family was able to donate a $4,000 wheelchair lift to a local family. Trees, turkeys, gift certificates – whole neighborhoods have adopted families! Girl Scouts have adopted families. Churches, parents, those who could only give one toy and those who could provide a sizable check: It’s been wonderful. We live in a very generous community. Those of us who are blessed enough to in such a beautiful area often forget that there are many families, some of whom are our neighbors, that need help. The

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Supervisors since January 2001 and will leave office on January 7, 2013 after three terms spanning 12 years. After leaving office, Supervisor Pirie intends to join the Peace Corps continuing a career of public service. She will also be representing the needs of elderly residents of Santa Ellen Pirie Cruz and San Benito Counties as the Directing Attorney for Senior Citizens Legal Services. Her achievements include the creation of dog parks at Polo Grounds Park and

Thanksgiving, Chanukah and Christmas holiday seasons are a time of celebration. But for some families there are no feasts or Chanukah gifts or presents under a Christmas tree. There is no joy for them in telling their children there will be no special turkey dinner or that Santa isn’t coming this year. In this time of economic distress and tight budgets, remember that there are those in our communities who may have no earnings at all or no place to call home. There are people from all walks of life who undergo changes in circumstances that force them to depend on others to help keep their families from becoming fractured and feeling that there is no hope. That’s where Aptos Adopt-A-Family comes in and connects families with families. Look into your heart and find that by helping others, it makes you a better person and brings the true meaning of the season into your life. Aptos Adopt-A-Family focuses primarily on families having financial challenges due to medical catastrophe within their family. Death or illness in a family is devastating and can emotionally and financially cripple. Our program can step in, find someone to adopt the family, and help out with needed medical equipment, home care, etc. The Aptos Adopt-A-Family committee asks you to adopt a family or just one child, or send your donation in the form of gifts or a check. Everything sent will be given to a specific family you choose or distributed fairly to others. Sponsors provide their “adopted” family with gifts and sometimes decora-

Pinto Lake Park, the purchase of property and planning for a park in Seacliff, a bike jump park at Polo Grounds Park, a disc golf course at Pinto Lake Park, and a planned park in Aptos Village. Supervisor Pirie worked for more than a decade to conceptualize a proposal by Aptos Village property owners and the Aptos community to develop the center of Aptos Village as the “heart” of Aptos. As a member of the Regional Transportation Commission, Supervisor Pirie was integral in the purchase of the 32-mile rail line right of way, which opened a new chapter in transportation for Santa Cruz County. Supervisor Pirie has represented the Second District wisely, with pragmatism and humor. n

tions and a tree. Some families even go holiday shopping together! Several of these families have stayed friends over the years. Adopt-A-Family helps by providing gift certificates to local stores along with the gifts that the sponsor family has provided. Please give us a call to find out how you can adopt a family this year or how you can help make this a Merry Christmas for one of our families by donating to the program. If you know of someone in need, please don’t hesitate to call and let John and Courtney deliver a gift basket to an adopted family. us know. All referrals are ••• anonymous. You can help! Call Aptos Adopt-A-Family Eighteen years is not enough. There at 688-7549 or send donations to Adopt-Awill always be those in need in our com- Family c/o Times Publishing Group - 9601 munity. Someday it could even be you ... Soquel Drive - Aptos, CA 95003. n Happy Holidays! Aptos Adopt-A-Family

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Local Hero Found at Frank’s Pharmacy By Cynthia Howe

ust a couple of months ago an interesting thing happened to Debra Cecelon as she proceeded to close down the pharmacy for the day. It was a Saturday, and things had been as usual for a summer

weekend until a man entered the store with a desperate request. He and three other friends had been hiking in Nicene Marks Park when they were attacked by bees. All had been stung

and there was one woman in the group that was having a serious reaction. “Is there anything you can give me for bee stings,” He asked Debra. Debra told him that all she could give him was Benadryl. He said that the woman was out in the parking lot, throwing up. When Debra went to speak with her she was found to be pale, continuing to throw up, and her lips were turning blue. Debra told the woman she needed to go to the hospital. She said, “I can’t go to the hospital. I don’t have any insurance.” Debra directed the man to help her into the store as she was going to call 911. By the time she finished on the phone, two people were helping the woman into the store. Debra had her lay down to reduce the trauma to her system. Debra asked her how she felt. She weakly replied, “It feels like my throat is closing!” The woman’s lips were turning blue; she was growing pale and struggling for breath. Debra knew she had to do something immediately. She told her, “I’m going to give you a shot of something to help,” and the woman agreed. Debra grabbed an EpiPen (it contains epinephrine) and gave her a dose into her outer thigh. Within moments, the bee-sting

“I am of certain convinced that the greatest heroes are those who do their duty in the daily grind of domestic affairs whilst the world whirls as a maddening dreidel.” — Florence Nightingale

victim was breathing better and beginning to recover. Shortly thereafter, the ambulance arrived and the rescue team took over. The woman just kept thanking Debra over and over again. In Debra’s 21 years as a pharmacist, she’s never had such an intense moment in her career. “The woman brought me flowers a few weeks later. She was just so thankful,” Debra shared. “I’m just glad I was here to help her.” In a world of whirling pessimism, it is moving when one of us steps out of the brambles of fear or apathy that could hold us back. Those are the people we want to emulate and the stories we want to hear about. n ••• If you have a story you’d like to share of a local hero, please send it to editor Noel Smith at noel@cyber-times.com.

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Morton Marcus Memorial Poetry Reading

American Book Award Winner Arthur Sze to Read at Annual Event

abrillo College is proud to sponsor The Third Annual Morton Marcus Memorial Poetry Reading featuring American Book Award winner and Chancellor of American Poets Arthur Sze on Saturday, November 10 at 7:00 p.m., in the Cabrillo Samper Recital Hall. The evening will also include a reading by the winner of the Morton Marcus Poetry Contest. This annual, free event is firstcome, first-served seating. Doors will open at 6:30 PM. The Annual Morton Marcus Memorial Poetry Arthur Sze Reading honors poet, teacher, and film critic Morton Marcus (1936–2009). Marcus, a cultural icon of Santa Cruz County, passed away in 2009. Throughout his life Marcus actively brought together many of the art communities in the county. Among his pursuits was his great belief in the importance and richness of poetry to our culture. The Annual Morton Marcus Memorial Poetry Reading, co-sponsored by Poetry Santa Cruz, Ow Family Properties, Cabrillo College and UCSC, honors Marcus and his beliefs by bringing an acclaimed writer to the admission-free Memorial Reading each year.

This year’s reading will feature the extraordinary poet Arthur Sze, who is the author of eight books of poetry. Mr. Sze was the first poet laureate of Santa Fe (2006-2008) and the recipient of two National Endowment for the Arts Creative Writing fellowships (1982, 1993). In January of 2012, Sze was named a Chancellor to the Academy of American Poets. His poems have appeared internationally and have been translated into Albanian, Bosnian, Burmese, Chinese, Dutch, French, Italian, Portuguese, Romanian, Spanish, Turkish and Uzbek. He is a professor emeritus at the Institute of American Indian Arts and lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The evening, hosted by Santa Cruz’s first poet laureate Gary Young, will highlight Sze’s readings from his own work, as well as a reading by the winner of the Morton Marcus Poetry Contest sponsored by phren-Z, an online publication of Santa Cruz Writes. The winning poem and three honorable mentions will be published in the Fall 2012 issue of phren-Z, available on November 15. The reading will conclude with a book signing and sale with Arthur Sze in the lobby. Annual Morton Marcus Memorial Poetry Reading featuring Arthur Sze, Saturday, November 10, 2010 - 7:00 PM Cabrillo College Samper Recital Hall, 6500

Soquel Drive, Aptos, CA. Info: www.mor- poetry radio program in the nation, The Poetry Show, and was the co-host of the tonmarcus.com or 831-479-5744 Free Event: First come, first served television film review show, Cinema Scene. Mort Marcus’s Poetry Archive is now seating Poet, teacher and film critic, Morton housed at UCSC’s Special Collections. Marcus (1936–2009), was a cultural icon of Mort’s personal papers, manuscripts, and recordings reflect his Santa Cruz County legacy as a poet and for over 40 years. He Saturday, educator, and his colwas the Santa Cruz lection of poetry County Artist of the November 10 books, broadsides, litYear 1999 and a recip7:00 PM erary magazines and ient of the Gail Rich correspondence with Award in 2007 for his Cabrillo Samper other poets and writoutstanding contriRecital Hall ers illuminates his butions to the culturdeep involvement in al life of Santa Cruz. Among his published works are eleven and passion for the literary art of poetry. volumes of poetry. He taught English and For more information about the Archive or Film at Cabrillo College for thirty years, to contribute to its support please contact was the co-host of the longest running Special Collections (speccoll@ucsc.edu.) n

Jeannie Witmer Memorial Scholarship

gri-Culture announced that Lauren cer. Lauren is preparing for a career in Bellone has been awarded its Livestock Production. Agri-Culture President Bill Ringe Jeannie Witmer Memorial Scholarship for 2012. The Scholarship is a stated, “There were several good appli$1,000 award for a student (past or pres- cants this year, I wish we could have given ent) who has participated in the California them all a scholarship.” Ringe further stated, “Lauren is an outstanding High School Rodeo Association individual. She is a well-rounded District 4, or a California 4-H student. She will be a great addiHorse program within the same tion to our agriculture communigeographical boundaries – ty when she returns from colAlameda, Contra Costa, lege.” Monterey, San Benito, Santa An announcement of Lauren Clara, Santa Cruz, San Francisco winning the scholarship was and San Mateo counties. made at this year’s Santa Cruz Lauren is currently in her County Fair during the Jeannie second year at Cal Poly San Luis Lauren Bellone Witmer Memorial Roping Obispo where she is working toward a degree in Animal Science. Lauren awards. n For more information about the Jeannie is on the Cal Poly Equestrian Team and Cal Poly Calving Enterprise. She has also par- Witmer Memorial Scholarship or other scholarticipated in Aromas 4-H, the 4-H Emerald ship opportunities, please contact Agri-Culture Star Project, served as Parishioner at Old at 722-6622 or see the website at Mission San Juan Bautista and played soc- www.agri-culture.us.

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Soquel Creek Water Opens First New Well in Over 20 Years

solely on groundwater pumped with wells from underground aquifers to supply water to its customers. The new well is the first of five planned that will allow the District reduce the amount of water being pumped from wells near the coast to help protect our community’s groundwater supply from seawater intrusion. Among the 40 people in attendance were County Supervisor Ellen Pirie; Soquel Creek Water District board members Bruce Daniels, Dan Kriege and Don Hoernschemeyer; State Water Resources Control Board Grant Manager Sarah Gatzke; Regional Water Management Foundation Board Ralph Soquel Creek Water District Board President Dr. Thomas LaHue, left, President speaks to a crowd of about 40 people on Sept. 20 during a celebration Maljanich and Executive of the District’s first new well to come online in over 20 years and the Director Tim Carson; Santa Cruz County Polo Grounds Park in Aptos. District General Central Water District Manager Laura Brown, center, and District Interim General Manager General Manager Ralph Taj Dufour also spoke at the event. Bracamonte and Santa he Soquel Creek Water District celebrated its first new well to come online in more than two decades at the Santa Cruz County Polo Grounds September 20. Currently, the District relies

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Soquel Creek Water District Board Vice President Bruce Daniels, right, talks with Santa Cruz County Water Resources Division Director John Ricker during a celebration of the District’s first new well to come online in over 20 years and the Santa Cruz County Polo Grounds Park in Aptos on Sept. 20.

Cruz County Assistant Public Works drinking water well by increasing the well’s depth, upgrading the pump and Director Betsey Lynberg. adding an iron and manganese treatment Polo Grounds Well Facts he new well, located at the Santa Cruz facility, water main, discharge and sewer County Polo Grounds, is the first new lines. BY THE NUMBERS: Depth of the well: water source for the Soquel Creek Water District in over 20 years. It is one of five 380 feet • Well’s pumping capacity: 391 acre feet per year • new wells planned to Proposition 50 grant allow the District to The new well, located funding used: redistribute pumping away from the coast at the Santa Cruz $2,065,295 • Total cost of the project: to help protect our County Polo Grounds, $4,091,000 community’s water The two supply from seawater is the first new water aquifers the District intrusion. Currently, source for the Soquel draws from, the District relies soleand ly on groundwater Creek Water District in Purisima Aromas Red Sands, pumped with wells over 20 years. It is one have been overfrom underground aquifers to provide of five new wells pumped leaving at risk for seawater to its cusplanned to allow the them water intrusion. tomers. The well will also increase reliabiliDistrict to redistribute Recent information from hydrologists ty and redundancy in pumping away from indicates that pumpthe system. It is not intended to increase the coast to help protect ing needs to be by about capacity, in fact our community’s water reduced 35% for a period of at despite population growth, demand for supply from seawater least 20 years to allow the aquifers to water has decreased intrusion. fill to safe levels that in the last 15 years. minimizes the risk of Originally drilled in 1980 for a proposed subdivision, the seawater intrusion. In addition to redistribwell has been used by the County to irri- uting groundwater pumping away from gate Polo Grounds County Park. In 2011, the coast and working to further increase the District entered into a 50-year lease conservation, the District is working to with the County to use the well. With the develop a supplemental water supply, help of a Prop. 50 grant from the State including a proposed desalination plant in Water Resources Control Board, the partnership with the City of Santa Cruz District converted it into a municipal Water Department. n

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Meredith Willson’s ‘The Music Man’

Presented by Christian Youth Theater in Santa Cruz • October 26-27 Crocker Theater, Cabrillo College

n October 26, Santa Cruz County will have the chance to experience Meredith Willson’s charming tale of a flim-flam man with a heart of gold. CYT (Christian Youth Theater) Santa Cruz is producing The Music Man, a full-length musical where 51 students ages 8-18 will be telling the story of a fading Iowa town that bursts back into life when the traveling salesman, Harold Hill, sells them on instruments, band uniforms, and a dream. Meredith Willson’s The Music Man starts CYT Santa Cruz’s third season off with a bang! The company opened in January 2011 and, over the last year, has produced five full-length musicals; Meredith Wilson’s The Music Man will be the company’s sixth show. The organization offers classes in singing, dancing, and acting

alongside their productions. Experienced and qualified teachers train students in performance arts and help develop their confidence and joy of using their artistic gifts. Performances of Meredith Willson’s The Music Man are at Crocker Theater, Cabrillo College, 6500 Soquel Dr. Aptos. Tickets are 16.00 adults (plus a ticketing fee of $4.00) and $12.00 for kids/seniors (plus a ticketing fee of $4.00). Additionally, school groups (there must be 10 or more in the group) and homeschool groups qualify for the special ticket price of $10 for the Oct. 26 11:30 show (must be purchased in advance through CYT). n Performance Dates and Times: • Friday, October 26 @ 11:30 am & 7 pm • Saturday, October 27 – 3 pm, 7 pm • Sunday, October 27 – 1 pm

• Special School Days Shows: Friday, Oct. 26 – 11:30 am Tickets are available online at Don’t www.cytsantacruz.org. miss this exciting performance! ••• Christian Youth Theater (CYT) is the largest national youth theatre organization and Santa Cruz hosts one of its newest affiliates. This nonprofit educational organization offers after-school classes in drama, dance, Photo credit Bari Lee Photography and voice for kids ages 6-18. CYT also Cast of “The Music Man” (from left): Tom Atchley, David produces high quality, family friendly Schlaepfer, Joseph Pickens and Nathan Weaver musicals three times a year. ing qualities of commitment, self-esteem, confiCYT is not affiliated with any church and people of all faiths are welcome. By employing dence and integrity. With these goals in mind, quality teachers and directors, CYT teaches CYT aims to develop character in kids, one theatre in a healthy environment while promot- stage at a time!

of to the 135-year-old transportation asset. Iowa Pacific Holdings, to operate locally as Santa Cruz and Monterey Bay Railway, was selected as the short line operator for freight and passenger service. The purchase is a triple win-win-win for the community, Union Pacific and Iowa Pacific Holdings. The 32-mile continuous transportation corridor spans the county and runs parallel to the Highway 1 corridor, offering tremendous potential for a vital mobility link for residents and visitors alike.

Union Pacific (UP), a leading transportation-services provider in the United States, recognized the sale of the rail line as an opportunity to continue serving the needs of existing customers, while supporting the region’s overarching transportation goals. UP serves hundreds of customers on the West Coast today through the operational efficiency of more than 3,200 miles of railroad track in California. Iowa Pacific Holdings, based in Chicago, has seven other short line railroads with operations in Oregon, Colorado, New Mexico, Texas, Illinois and New York State. In addition, through affiliates Iowa Pacific has railway and related operations in the United Kingdom. Ed Ellis, president of Iowa Pacific, said “This is our first experience in northern California, and we are looking forward to working with the RTC, Union Pacific, shippers, and local communities to develop and expand both freight and passenger services provided by the Santa Cruz and Monterey Bay Railway.” Congressman Sam Farr was instrumental in securing federal funds that were a key piece of this extraordinarily complex transaction, more than ten years in the making. As included in the negotiated agreement approved in 2012 between the RTC and Union Pacific, the purchase includes $5.3 million in funding set aside to upgrade a number of structures on the line.

SCCRTC Completes Purchase of Local Rail Line

he Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) for Santa Cruz County and Union Pacific announced on October 12 that they have completed transfer of the Santa Cruz Branch Rail Line from private to public ownership for $14.2 million. Most of the funding was secured by the RTC from Proposition 116 bond funds approved by both a majority of Californians and Santa Cruz County voters in 1990. The value of public ownership of the corridor is to increase access and retain use

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From left: George Dondero, RTC Executive Director, Luis Mendez, RTC Deputy Director and Project Manager, Kirby Nicol, RTC Board Chair, Michael Gresham, Iowa Pacific Western Region General Manager

The RTC will proceed with work on both timber and steel trestles over the next year. Uses of the rail corridor include continued freight rail primarily for agriculture and building materials and seasonal passenger rail service in the short term. These two uses augment the county’s primary tax base thereby contributing toward vital services for residents. In the medium and longer term, a variety of transportation uses will be considered such as a bicycle and pedestrian trail adjacent to the tracks where it can be accommodated safely within the corridor and rail passenger services. A community celebration event is scheduled for Saturday November 17. A number of festivities will take place along the rail line. More details will be posted on the RTC website as they become available. n

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Cabrillo Theatre presents ‘Black Snow’

abrillo College’s Theatre Arts Department will present Keith Reddin’s brilliant comedy Black Snow, November 2 through 18, at The Cabrillo Black Box Theater. Black Snow is a hilarious comedy about a playwright’s plight when his play falls into the hands of a legendary theatre director in a climate of government oppression. The young writer’s dream rapidly turns into a comic nightmare when the illustrious Theater of Moscow decides to make a play out of his failed novel. Sergei, the playwright, is then propelled on a hilarious roller coaster ride through the tumultuous world of Stalinist Russia where he finds himself at the mercy of the absurdly autocratic director Ivan Vasilievich (a thinly veiled Konstantin Stanislavsky). While it would seem our young writer has joined the ranks of the great — Shakespeare, Moliere, Sophocles — Sergei finds trouble at every turn. “Black Snow” > 21

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Alexander Cruz (center) is Sergei, caught inbetween the forceful and brilliant personalities of (from left) Shakespeare (Shona Blumeneau), Moliere (Jacob Ellis) and Sophocles (Samson Aufdermaur) in Mikhail Bulgakov’s “Black Snow,” adapted by Keith Reddin and directed by Robin Aronson.

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Halloween Costumes That Won’t Spook Your Budget

s the leaves turn, children of all ages begin their quest for this year’s “it” Halloween costume. If you’re like most parents, this typically requires thinking ahead and spending an average of $26.52 for each costume, according to the National Retail Federation’s 2011 Halloween Consumer Intentions and Actions Survey. The same study says seven out of 10 Americans planned to celebrate Halloween, and $1 billion was spent on children’s costumes alone. With many families continuing to feel the economic pinch, an average of 18.9 percent of consumers will make costumes instead of purchasing them this year. What to do if you’re not an

expert sewer or crafter? Here are some Do It Yourself ideas from the experts. Milva Di Lorenzo, Fashion Design faculty for Miami International University of Art & Design, suggests, “Start by doing research online - if you’re even a little crafty, there are many unique, fun costumes you can create with little money and no sewing.” She recommends the following websites: spoonful.com/Halloween • www.marthastewart.com (click on Holidays link on left) • www.parenting.com/halloween-central Kate Campbell, fashion coordinator at The Art Institute of Tampa, a branch of Miami International University of Art & Design, agrees. She also advises, “Get

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Robot Costume Needed: Gray sweat suit, one long aluminum dryer hose, two rectangular disposable foil pans, baseball cap, foil, colored markers, ribbon. 1. The foundation is a long-sleeve sweatshirt or undershirt and grey sweatpants. 2. Cut aluminum dryer hose in four parts. Place one on each leg over sweatpants for the legs. For arms, use ribbon attached to the hose with a stapler to connect the other two pieces across the child’s back. Put on like a coat, one arm at a time. 3. Attach the two disposable foil pans with ribbons close to the corners, making sure there’s enough space so it can go over the child’s head like a sandwich sign.

4. Have your child use markers to create “robot” buttons and knobs on the foil pans. 5. Wrap a baseball cap with foil and use as the robot’s hat. ••• Butterfly Costume Needed: long-sleeved T-shirt and leggings in pink or any favorite color, poster or foam board in matching color, ribbon, tissue paper in coordinating colors, assorted embellishments, such as beads, glitter pens, rhinestones, hair band, pipe cleaners, hot glue gun or other adhesive. 1. The foundation is the T-shirt and leggings. 2. Draw (find an easy stencil online or free-hand it) large wing shapes on poster or foam board and cut them out. 3. Involve your child in decorating the wings. Make sure you plan the design before you start gluing. 4. Use ribbon to tie the wings together and to create backpack-style straps to hold them on the child’s shoulders. 5. Use additional poster board to create a belt to go around your child’s waist. Cut tissue paper in triangles and staple to the belt, overlapping at the top and with pointed ends down, to create a skirt. Decorate the headband and attach the pipe cleaners.

With a little imagination and patience, you can create unique Halloween costumes with your child and have fun, too! Finally, remember to take plenty of pictures! n ••• To learn more about The Art Institutes schools, visit www.artinstitutes.edu. BPT Content

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First Annual Oktoberfest By the Sea Tips the Ocean Almost $1,000 DAVENPORT — The Davenport Roadhouse Restaurant and Inn launched a new program to support local beaches called Tip the Ocean during an Oktoberfest celebration at the Roadhouse on September 29 and 30. Almost $1,000 was raised for three local ocean conservation non-profits: Save Our Shores, O’Neill Sea Odyssey and LiVBLUE. The funds will be used by these beneficiaries for local beach clean-ups and to bring children to the ocean who have never been before. “With budget cuts to foundation and state funds, the Tip the Ocean partnership allows us to continue to expand our programs along the central coast. The ocean benefits, we benefit, and business benefits,” said Laura Kasa, Executive Director of Save Our Shores. Some 500 ocean lovers attended the Roadhouse’s first annual Oktoberfest by the Sea which featured live music by five bands including the Coffis Brothers and the McCoy Tyler Band, grilled meats and side dishes, a variety of beers, and a bounce house. Over the course of the weekend, those enjoying the festivities were asked if they would like to add a few dollars to their bill to show their appreciation for the ocean and give something back.

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“Clean, healthy oceans are the basis of life here. We can all do a little more. Why not tip the ocean after a good day on or near the water?” said Dr. Wallace “J.”

Nichols, the creator of Tip the Ocean, and the founder and co-director of LiVBLUE and the Ocean Revolution. According to Nichols, the buzz creat-

ed by Tip the Ocean has generated many inquiries from other businesses and groups that would like to get involved. “Based on the successful launch of Tip the Ocean in partnership with the Davenport Roadhouse, we plan to expand the program throughout the county, state, and nationally,” said Nichols. “We appreciated the opportunity to help launch Tip the Ocean and bring some autumn fun to Davenport. Our customers are enthusiastic about the program, and we will continue collecting donations to support the ocean community,” said Helmut Fritz, owner of the Davenport Roadhouse. “Oktoberfest is a beautiful event that celebrates good food and life on our coast and the perfect event to launch Tip the Ocean. The program presents an opportunity for us to evolve our business to meet the urgent needs of our changing environment,” said Erik Soderholm, Head Chef at the Davenport Roadhouse. n ••• For more information about Tip the Ocean, visit www.tiptheocean.org. For more information about participating organizations, visit: www.livblue.org, www.davenport roadhouse.com, www.saveourshores.org, and www.oneillseaodyssey.org.

Salud Para La Gente Appoints Interim Chief Medical Officer

r. Amy McEntee, D.O. has been appointed by the board of directors of Salud Para La Gente, a Watsonville-based Federally Qualified Health Center providing comprehensive primary medical, dental and vision services and Dr. Zettie D. Page III, the Chief Executive Officer as Salud’s Interim Chief Medical Officer, effective October 1, 2012. A state and national search is being launched to replace Jose Chibras, MD who had served as Salud’s CMO since 2002. Dr. McEntee presently serves as Dr. Amy McEntee Associate Chief Medical Officer & Family Medicine Physician with Salud Para La Gente at Clinica del Valle del Pajaro, a position she has held since October 2008. Dr. McEntee previously worked as the Program Coordinator for the American Lung Association of Santa Clara. She received a degree of Doctor of Osteopathy from the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed a Family Practice residen-

cy at Contra Costa Regional Medical Center, a residency affiliated with UC Davis. Salud’s Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Zettie D. Page, III said, “It is with mixed emotions that we say farewell to a hardworking colleague and medical leader, but with open arms welcome Dr. McEntee to take the lead as Interim CMO during the revitalization phase of our health care reform preparation. This is a tremendously important time for our organization, and for all community health centers, as we prepare for changes in service delivery of national health care, which here in California is played out against the backdrop of multiyear and ongoing state budget deficits that have adversely impacted all safety net providers. Senior Management Team leadership will play a key role in advancing Salud’s mission, service and collaborations with the community in the evolving health care environment.” Marc Pimentel, Salud Para La Gente Board Chairman, comments that, “Dr. McEntee will have the Board’s support during this transition period as we look to her help in providing stability and leader-

ship in a time of transition. We are confident that the legacy of service and community’s expectations as established by Dr. Jose Chibras will continue to be the platform from which Dr. McEntee will work.” Dr. McEntee said, “I am deeply hon-

ored to accept this position as interim CMO. The organization has done tremendous work in this community for three decades, and in recent years, I have been a part of the rapid improvement events and developments.“ n

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Stanford Survives in OT Thriller By Trevor Arriola

STANFORD — After a lackluster 18-37 passing performance last week in the loss against Washington, Stanford quarterback, Josh Nunes, came back roaring this week passing for a career-high 360 yards in Stanford’s 54-48 overtime win over visiting Arizona Saturday. Along with his two touchdowns through the air, Nunes also ran for three scores. Stanford linebacker, Chase Thomas, intercepted a tipped pass from Arizona quarterback, Matt Stanford Quarterback Josh Nunes fights through an Scott, in overtime. Running back, Arizona tackle. Stepfan Taylor, then ran for a 21-yard touchdown a few plays later to end a wild offense but lost its third straight game and week full of questions as to whether Nunes is yet to win a game in the Pac-12 this season. The Wildcats became the first team to could replace Andrew Luck. “This is the kind of game that we eclipse 400 yards passing against Stanford needed,” Stanford coach David Shaw said since Oklahoma did it in the 2009 Sun after the game. “We needed to fight. We Bowl. “It’s depressing not to win, but that’s needed to battle. We needed to be into it in football,” Scott said. the fourth quarter.” With six minutes remaining in the After the offense failed to reach the end zone in the 17-13 loss at Washington game’s 4th quarter, Stanford trailed by two the week before, at his weekly news con- touchdowns. Then Nunes made it into the ference critics questioned Shaw about a end zone for his second rushing score cutpossible quarterback switch. Shaw ting Arizona’s lead to 48-41. Stanford’s referred to the questions for a change as defense finally a three and out on Arizona’s next possession. “asinine.” Nunes, a redshirt junior, ran for 16 Nunes had his own response completing 21 of 34 passes, as if he was playing for yards on a third and 7 at midfield, threw 17 his job which overshadowed Arizona yards to tight end, Zach Ertz, on fourth quarterback Scott’s record-setting day. and 9 on Arizona’s 20, then ran for the Scott threw for 491 yards and three touch- tying touchdown with 45 seconds left in downs, completing 45 of his 69 passes. the game. The Cardinal’s OT score was Arizona (3-3, 0-3) had 617 yards of total redemption in action. n

Aptos High School Scoreboard

Aptos Season Record (5-2, SCCAL 3-0) Aptos 36 – Santa Cruz 21 Aptos Stats: 23 First Downs, Rushing yds 64-456, Passing yds 77, Comp-Att-Int 3-8-0, Fumbles-Lost 3-1, Penalties-yds 7-44 Aptos Scoring: Brodie Bennett 18 yd run (Alec Bonsall, pass from Dalton Weitzel) 2:51 1st Q; Bennet 13 yd run (Brooks Nicholson, kick) 5:13 2nd Q; Elijah Marta 51 yd run (Nicholson, kick) 3:19 2nd Q; Marta 1 yd run (Nicholson, kick) 0:015 2nd Q; Bennet 4 yd run (Nicholson, kick) 8:10 3rd Q.

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Aptos’ Ryan Mauldin takes his shot. Aptos 54 – St. Francis 9 Aptos Stats: 19 First Downs, Rushing yds 41-332, Passing yds 84, Comp-Att-Int 4-6-0, Fumbles-Lost 1-1, Penalties-yds 5-25 “Scoreboard” > 28

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Pacific Rim Film Festival turns 24

Free Screenings, Filmmaker Discussions Oct. 19-24, 2012

ince 1988, Pacific Rim Film Festival has brought life to its slogan, “When Strangers Meet,” by introducing our community to hundreds of feature films and documentaries from around the world. The 2012 season, which takes place October 19-24, continues that inspiring tradition. PRFF 2012 is presented by George Ow Family Properties with support from UCSC and funded in part by a grant from the Cultural Council of Santa Cruz County. As always, all screenings are offered FREE with the exception of a benefit event the last day of the festival. This season, twenty films will be screened at a record five locations. The Del Mar Theatre, Rio Theatre and Watsonville Center, Cabrillo College will again be screening sites, with the addition this year of the Riverfront Stadium Twin and the Crocker Theater, Aptos campus of Cabrillo College. The final benefit event takes place Wednesday, Oct. 24, at the Rio Theatre. The festival opens Friday, Oct. 19, at the Del Mar Theatre with a screening of Noodle, an Israeli feature film directed by Ayelet Menehaemi; in this heart-warming story, a Tel Aviv widow finds herself responsible for a precocious little Chinese boy when his mother is inexplicably deported. Second on the opening night bill is The Topp Twins: Untouchable Girls, by New Zealander Leanne Pooley. This documentary about two irrepressible and irresistible activists – who also happen to be yodelers, twins and lesbians – promises to be a local favorite. As in the past, free question-andanswer sessions with filmmakers will follow select screenings. Directors present this year include three Santa Cruz locals: Marc Smolowitz, Gustavo Vazquez and Sasha Friedlander.

Vazquez (and co-proSchedule for duced with former Q&A sessions with UCSC Assistant filmmakers and the Dean of Arts Keith final benefit event: Muscutt) is a colorful • Sat., Oct. 20 Jake portrait of a tiny Simabukuro: Life community high in on Four Strings the Peruvian Andes 8:30 p.m. With as it prepares for an director Takashi annual festival that Nakamura includes traditional • Mon., Oct. 22 Saving Private Perez handmade fireworks. Playing With Fire • Where Heaven Meets Hell, directed by 5:00 p.m. With director Gustavo Santa Cruz native Sasha Friedlander, Vazquez is a visually stunning, sobering film • Mon., Oct. 22 The Power of Two 7:30 that follows four sulfur miners in East p.m. With director Marc Smolowitz Java as they brave toxic fumes, carry• Tues., Oct. 23 Where Heaven Meets Hell ing 200-pound bags of sulfur out of an 8:15 p.m. With director Sasha active volcano area and risking their Friedlander lives to support their families. • Wed., Oct. 24 PRFF Benefit Event 7:00 • Common Ground, directed p.m. Mariachi Gringo With Mariachi by Consuelo Alba, is a colorful docuCalifornia de Javier Vargasmariachi mentary about Watsonville’s Pajaro band live Valley Art Gallery and its lively, multiThis year’s 20 PRFF films come from cultural celebration of the annual Dia Burma, Cambodia, Vietnam, Indonesia, de Muertos, or Day of the Dead. Israel, Japan, China, Mexico, the Philippines, New Zealand, South Korea, Papua New Guinea and the U.S. mainland. The films range from touching dramas to hilarious comedies; numerous thoughtprovoking documentaries are featured this year, including four by award-winning local filmmakers: • Marc Smolowitz, director of The Power of Two, is an Academy Award nominee who lectures in UCSC’s Film & Digital department. His film is a thoughtful look at two Japanese halfsisters who refuse to be defined by their cystic fibrosis and instead become athletes, authors and global advocates. • Playing With Fire, directed by UCSC associate professor Gustavo

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“Our cast of 17 actors, playing 80 characters, will bring it to life with all the joy and expertise that the brilliant script, and the theatre experience itself, inspires.“ n ••• Cabrillo Theatre Arts Department presents Black Snow November 2 – 18 Friday & Saturday Nights at 7:30 pm and Matinees on 11/4, 11/11, 11/18 at 2:00 pm. Cabrillo College Black Box Theater, 6500 Soquel Drive, Aptos. Tickets: $19 General, $17 Students/Seniors, $14 w/Activity Card, $12 Children Under 10 available at 831-479-6154 or www.cabrillovapa.com

Reddin’s play is based on Mikhail Bulgakov’s novel A Dead Man’s Memoir, in which Bulgakov fictionalized his own outlandish experience as a playwright for the famous Moscow Art Theatre in the 1930s, working with legendary theatre director Constantin Stanislavsky (of method acting fame), during a time of soul crushing censorship. “The Santa Cruz premiere of Black Snow is a gold mine of comedy and commentary,” explains director Robin Aronson.

On Wednesday, Oct. 24, a special benefit event features a screening of Mariachi Gringo, directed by Tom Gustafson and with Grammy-nominated singer Lila Downs. This lighthearted but heartfelt feature film is about a young man who runs away from his middleAmerica life to follow his dream of becoming a mariachi player. The event also includes a live mariachi band performance by Mariachi California de Javier Vazquez. Proceeds from the benefit support PRFF; benefit tickets are $15 and are available at Bookshop Santa Cruz and online at www.brownpapertickets.com, as well as before and after each film screening. n ••• For more information, visit the festival web site: www.pacrimfilmfestival.org PLEASE NOTE: Some films have adult themes and are not suitable for children (not all films are rated). Many screenings play to capacity audiences: seating is first-come, firstseated. Early arrival is recommended

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BusinessProfile

By Cynthia Howe

FRANK’S PHARMACY

hat does an old fashioned pharmacy look like in the 21st century? Where customer service comes first and people call you by your first name? It looks like Frank’s Pharmacy, as Carrie of Santa Cruz attests, “People always remark about small, local businesses where ‘they know your name.’ Usually it’s an exaggeration. At Frank’s, they actually, really know your name.” Carrie said, “It felt like I had stumbled into the twilight zone.” And Carrie’s not the only one. Frank’s Pharmacy has made customer service a part of their business culture. With 25 years of small business experience, Frank’s Pharmacy has developed a high standard for independent and personalized pharmacy services. While some may boast of high expectations, Frank’s delivers - literally. Free delivery is just one of many resources found at Frank’s. A customer may refill her prescription using her iPhone, pick up her order fifteen minutes later and have a printed total of her accumulated costs of medication for tax purposes on the side. Another customer, a senior citizen on a tight budget, may go online

Frank’s Pharmacy staff (from left): Terry Cuaresma, Pharmacy Technician; Debra Cecelon, Pharmacist; Debra Peacock, Pharmacy Clerk; Tracy Bloomfeldt, Pharmacy Manager; Kelly Bartlebaugh, Pharmacy Clerk and Tanya Miller, Pharmacist.

for her prescription, have it delivered, along with a ‘pocket profile’ – a handy print out of all her medications and doctors she can carry in her wallet and share with other medical professionals. Another customer may be tracking his prescriptions and history online through Frank’s special

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online access. You just don’t find service like this with other large pharmacies, as Darryl recently shared in a handwritten note to John, co-owner of Frank’s Pharmacy. “I just want to say that I’ve been coming to Frank’s Pharmacy on and off for several months, and I am exceptionally pleased with the service here. I drive all the way from Santa Cruz to Aptos to Frank’s for this reason. All the staff have been super friendly and helpful, and I really enjoy the old-fashioned small-business atmosphere, where staff care about the customers and get to know them. Thanks.” In the case of local pharmacies, larger is not better. Customers are sensitive to their medical needs and what their present health conditions demand of them. When you’re sick, standing in a long line is the last thing you want to be doing. Also calling a large corporate pharmacy is a nightmare, with interactive recordings and complicated number inputs as you try to speak to a real person. That doesn’t happen at Frank’s. When you call Frank’s Pharmacy, a live person answers the phone. You can sense their smile on the other end and that they possess an, “I’m here to help you” attitude. Another service they provide is medication disposal. “After my mom passed away, I had a terrible time finding where I could safely dispose of my mothers prescriptions.” Kathy Phillips shared. “I wanted to give them to Doctors without Borders, but they wouldn’t take them. I

knew I couldn’t just dump them down the drain, and I couldn’t in good conscience, just throw them away.” Just inside the door of Frank’s Pharmacy, you will find a locked container where you can dispose of expired or unused medications. Throughout the store, you will also find the unique items you expect to find in an old fashioned pharmacy. Unique soaps, personal items as well as health related products. But the best find you’ll make are the pharmacists themselves. There are four pharmacists at Frank’s Pharmacy, all committed to one-on-one attention and service. Along with John Lindberg, a part owner and pharmacist with a long history of pharmaceutical services, you will find Cindy Keys with 21 years of experience, Debra Cecelon also with 21 years of experience and Tanya Miller with 7 years of experience. These competent and friendly pharmacists understand your personal needs, not just your medical profile, as Tanya shared. “One customer told me just yesterday how she really appreciated coming somewhere people knew her and she could ask us questions,” Tanya said. “Medical needs are so personal, and she shared that she was happy to find such a warm, caring group of people to help her. That’s what this job is all about.” Frank’s is located at 7518 Soquel Drive in Aptos, next to Aptos Natural Foods. Their store hours are 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. MF and Sat 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Their phone number is 831-685-1100, or you can visit their website at www.franksrx.com. n

CommunityNews

scwd2 Desalination Program Monthly Update for October

ith the local political scene in full swing, community meetings, candidate forums, and handouts are being held and/or circulated to increase awareness, beliefs, and perspectives on the scwd2 Desalination Project. Below are some informational items related to the project to remember and consider: 1. In March of this year, the Santa Cruz City Council passed an ordinance which formalized requiring voter approval to construct a desalination project. This ordinance was unanimously passed before the signature gathering qualified for a citizens’–generated initiative to amend the City’s Charter for vote on constructing a desalination plant. 2. Desalination is used in 120 countries worldwide to provide drinking water, including the United States and California. The pilot plant operated by scwd2 in 2008-2009 proved to meet and exceed water quality standards set forth by CA Department of Public Health. 3. The proposed desalination project would provide regional benefits to two agencies with unique water supply shortage issues. A project environmental impact report (EIR) is being prepared that will evaluate and address associated environmental impacts and alternatives. In addition, sharing the evaluation costs and potential construction costs of the proposed project means neither agency will have to solely fund the project on its own. 4. Our community is faced with severe consequences to fish habitat, our groundwater basin, and our customers’ everyday needs if a supplemental supply is not secured. 5. A supplemental supply project with the ability to provide approximately 2.5 million gallons per day is needed to meet today’s water shortage. This reflects a reduced shortage need due to our agencies’ robust and enhanced conservation programs and 15% curtailment during droughts. 6. A safe and reliable water supply is important to ensure ongoing protection of the environment and the ability of our combined community to economically thrive.

Recent Coverage in Sentinel Spotlights Desalination and Local Water Issues anta Cruz Sentinel featured a number of articles and videos for their special-

report series “Deconstructing Desal” that focused on our area’s local water supplies, shortage issues, and the proposed scwd2 Desalination Project.

District Adopts Updated Roadmap for Water Planning through 2030 oquel Creek Water District adopted the 2012 Integrated Resources Plan (IRP) Update in September, which shall serve as a roadmap through 2030 for maintaining water supply reliability for its customers and protecting the local environment. The key components of this report (which is an update to the District’s 2006 IRP) include: Maximizing Conservation — Continue and increase conservation efforts and programs. Groundwater Management — Reduce groundwater pumping by approximately 35% to allow the basin to naturally recover; redistribute well pumping away from the coast; and support groundwater recharge protection. Diversifying our Water Portfolio with Regional Supplemental Supply — Reaffirmation to continue evaluating the scwd2 Regional Seawater Desalination Project with the City of Santa Cruz to provide a reliable water supply to supplement our diminished groundwater resources. In addition, potential water exchanges are being studied; however, these are not expected to contribute much to our water shortage needs. The report contains the evaluation and findings of various water supply alternatives, such as off-stream diversion along Soquel Creek, a reservoir in the Glenwood area, a District-only desalination project and 35% mandatory water restrictions for at least 20 years to achieve basin recovery.

Nearby Sand City Desalination Facility named 2012 WateReuse Project of the Year he Sand City Coastal Desalination Facility was recently recognized as the 2012 WateReuse Project of the Year. This facility is California’s first municipal desalination project permitted under the current water treatment regulations and provides a model for successful, environmentally compatible desalination based on collaborative planning, innovative design, and successful operations. The National WateReuse Association is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to advance the beneficial and efficient uses of high-quality, locally produced sus-

tainable water sources for the betterment of society and environment the through advocacy, education and outreach, research, and membership. The WaterReuse Association recognizes that across the United States and the world, communities are facing water supply challenges due to increasing demand, drought, depletion and contamination of groundwater, and dependence on a single source of supply. The Sand City project was bestowed

this award since it demonstrates that desalination can be a practical, sustainable and cost effective water supply alternative. n ••• Next scwd2 Task Force Meeting will be October 17. The September Task Force meeting was cancelled. The next meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 17, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. in the in the Santa Cruz Police Department Community Room (155 Center Street, Santa Cruz, California.). Items to be discussed include the schedule for releasing the Draft EIR for public review and comment as well as an update on project costs, including a breakdown of latest cost estimates and assumptions.

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FeaturedColumnist The Book Bag by Robert Francis

The Book Bag by Robert Francis

HUSH Little Monster

By Denis Markell Illustrated by Melissa Twai Little Simon. $9.99 (Ages: 4-6) ittle Monster doesn’t want to go to bed. In fact, he is so upset that he’s started to howl. What’s Daddy going to do to stop the commotion? He’s going to softly sing his own version of a classic song and hope that settles his son down. Youngsters four and older will love this silly, monstrous spin on the favorite lullaby that features a screeching owl, Granny Ghost, the Wolfman, a couple of zombies and, of course, a witch. Make this a bedtime treat that will trick your monster into nodding off to sleep even if he or she is reluctant to do so.

Creepy Carrots!

By Aaron Reynolds Illustrated by Peter Brown Simon & Schuster. $16.96 (Ages: 4-8) asper Rabbit loves to munch on nice, fresh carrots. Whenever he passes Crackenhopped Field, where the best carrots are grown, the little rabbit helps himself to a nice, succulent carrot or two. But then one day something weird happens. Jasper is convinced that the carrots are beginning to stalk him. Even though his parents told him it was his imagination, Jasper was totally convinced that for some reason those creepy carrots were coming for him. Fortunately, the clever little rabbit came up with a way of reining in those really weird carrots. Not only is the solution to Jasper’s “problem” funny, but there’s a twist end-

Trick or treat surprises for young readers ...

ing here that makes the whole picture book a hoot. Using orange and shades of grey and black for the illustrations, artist Peter Brown has created a stunning set of pictures to go with this amusing tale of creepy carrots. A non-traditional look at Halloween, Jasper Rabbit’s misadventures could well become a favorite at story time this time of year.

The Scary Places Map Book: Seven Terrifying Tours

By B.G. Hennessy Illustrated by Erwin Madrid Candlewick Press. $15.99 (Ages: 5-9) ere’s an unusual way to acquire some basic map reading skills. You are invited to take a tour of seven spooky places such as the Wicked Woods, the Land of Mythical Monsters, Dr. Frankenstein’s Transylvania, and the Museum of Haunted Objects. Following instructions and the individual map keys for each journey, you must avoid booby traps, search for h i d d e n objects and maneuver your way from the starting point to the destination set for you. Children might need a little help getting started, but once they see how to follow the instructions for each map, they’ll be able to visit Dracula’s castle and the Western Terror-Tories on their own.

Last Laughs: Animal Epitaphs

By J. Patrick Lewis and Jane Yolen Illustrated by Jeffrey Stewart Timmins Charlesbridge. $16.95 (Ages: 7-10) his is not your typical collection of short poems. A collection of animal epitaphs that focus on the final moments of each critter’s life, these verses are grouped by animal type and are full of clever wordplay and macabre humor. Of

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course, this is just the type of humor many youngsters and adults find inexplicably funny. The thirty epitaphs range from just one to eighteen lines in length, sporty witty titles and the corresponding illustrations capture the essence of each dire situation. Here’s a sampling of what you’ll find: Ciao, Cow — “This grave is peaceful, / the tombstone shaded, / but I’m not here – / I’ve been cream-ated.” Owl Be Seeing You – “Hit by a pellet / some other owl cast, / he asked ‘Who?’ quietly / as he passed.” From a rattlesnake, iguana and piranha to swordfish, newt and moth, the diverse collection of creatures whose final moments are immortalized here is amazing. After reading this book a few times, it might be amusing to try to create a few epitaphs yourself. How about this one? “Here lies Fluffy the cat. Her last ride was in the dryer at the Laundromat.”

Halloween Drawing Book

By Ralph Masiello Charlesbridge. $6.99 (Ages: 5 and up) hildren can use this inexpensive book to create their own art and fashion an eerie world full of bats, witches, gravestones and skeletons. Once the basics are mastered, Masiello encourages them to combine the various elements into larger pictures. The end product could be a haunted, creepy, old house with pumpkins in the front yard and a black cat sitting on the walkway, or perhaps a graveyard with a raven perched on a tombstone and owl overhead might be more to your taste. Follow the simple, step-by-step drawing instructions and you’ll be able to create some fabulous decorations or art for Halloween. Parents home schooling their young and primary teachers will find this a valuable tool to use during art instruction.

The Big Halloween Scare

By Steven Banks Illustrated by Heather Martinez Simon Spotlight. $15.99 (Ages: 5 and up) his Level One, Ready-to-Read picture book features Sponge Bob Square Pants who is determined to have a great time on Halloween by scaring everyone he knows. In the past, all his friends have scared Sponge Bob so this year he hopes to repay the favor. His buddy, Patrick, suggests that Sponge Bob pretend to be the Flying Dutchman, but the costume doesn’t really work too well until the two make some major alterations. Still, the getup doesn’t scare anyone until the real Flying Dutchman materializes. When that happens, the real fun begins! Longer sentences and short chapters coupled with a more challenging vocabulary make this a book for the superstar reader who is ready to tackle more demanding stories.

Hubble Bubble Granny Trouble

By Tracey Corderoy Illustrated by Joe Berger Nosy Crow. $14.99 (Ages: 3 and up) n this rhyming text, you’ll meet a little girl whose granny is a witch. Now this is a fact that family doesn’t want to advertise, but actually, they wouldn’t want her to be anything but what she is. “My granny’s kind of different. She makes this gloopy soup from icky slime, sludge sprinkles and bits of froggy poop!” explains the narrator. “ I ask for chicken fingers, but Granny shakes her head. ‘ Oh, yuck!’ she cries. ‘How horrible! Here-have some soup instead!’” When the little girl tries to talk her Granny into a “normal-ish” makeover, the grey haired lady agrees, but, as you’ll discover, that isn’t a very stellar idea. The moral here is simple — sometimes it is better to leave well enough alone and

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State Health Director Urges Californians to Get Flu Vaccine

SACRAMENTO — With flu season fast approaching, Dr. Ron Chapman, director of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and state health officer, today urges Californians to get vaccinated against the flu. “The flu is much more serious than the common cold and has the potential of causing serious illness and death,” said Chapman. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), influenza and related complications are the eighth leading cause of death in the United States, associated with up to 49,000 deaths and over 200,000 hospitalizations each year in the U.S. “But there is something we can do about it,” said Chapman. “Getting vaccinated now is the best way to protect ourselves and our family against the flu and its complications.” CDC recommends an annual flu vac-

cine for everyone six months of age and older, including pregnant women. Healthy people between two and 49 years of age, who are not pregnant, may opt for the nasal spray flu vaccine instead of a shot. The 2012-2013 flu vaccine protects against influenza A (H1N1) virus, influenza A (H3N2) virus and influenza B virus. This year’s flu vaccine contains two different strains that were not part of the 2011-12 flu vaccine. To stop the spread of flu and other respiratory illnesses, Californians should also: • Stay home when sick. • Cover a cough or sneeze by using your elbow or a tissue and properly disposing of the used tissue. • Wash hands thoroughly with soap and warm water or an alcohol-based hand sanitizer, avoiding contact with your eyes, nose and mouth. n •••

Dr. Chapman encourages Californians to contact their health care provider, physician office, clinic, or pharmacy who are now offering flu vaccines. Some local health departments may also offer

low or no cost flu immunizations. To find a flu vaccine location near you, visit www.healthmap.org/ flushot. To learn more about getting protected against the flu, visit www.flu.gov. n

World Series

Winter Visitors Grace Rio Del Mar Beach he photo below of a Willet, Marbled Godwit, and Whimbrel was taken at Rio Del Mar Beach. It is just a rare and unique photo of our winter residents together. The Willet is one of our most conspicuous large shorebirds. Whether in mottled brown breeding plumage or gray winter colors, these long-legged, straight-billed shorebirds feed along beaches, mudflats, and rocky shores. The Western Willet breeds in freshwater prairie marshes in western North America and winters on both coasts, from the mid-Atlantic states south to at least Brazil on the Atlantic, and from Oregon south to Peru on the Pacific. Willets are common on most of our coastlines. The Marbled Godwit, A large shorebird with a long, upturned bill, the Marbled Godwit is the largest of the four

species of godwit and breeds in the center of the continent and winters along the coasts. Their breeding habitat is the northern prairies of western Canada(Canadian Prairies), and the north central Great Plains, United States near marshes or ponds. They nest on the ground, usually in short grass. In autumn, they migrate in flocks to the coasts of California, the Gulf of Mexico, Mexico and South America. The Whimbrel is the world’s widest ranging curlew, nesting in the arctic regions of both the Old and New Worlds and wintering on coasts of southern North America through South America and, in the Old World, on the coasts of southern Asia south to Australia, and Africa. It is a large brownish shorebird with its most striking feature being its long downcurved bill. n

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10. 28. Patron saint of Norway 61. Sign of irritation 30. *New York transplants 65. *In 2009, Derek Jeter 11. won one for the _____ 12. and 2010 champ 66. Cell phone emergency 15. 35. *All-time Series contact champs, the Yankees, 20. aka the "____ Empire" 68. Relating to seta 37. Not a win and not a 69. Fear-inspiring 70. Longest division of time 22. loss 24. 71. Yemeni neighbor 39. Openly distrustful 40. *More than one grow 72. Track gathering 25. on Wrigley Field's out- 73. Pumpernickel, e.g. 26. 74. Vascular tissue field walls 27. 41. Become established DOWN 43. Welcoming sign 29. 1. Bath powder 44. Concluded 31. 2. Moonfish 46. Cylindrical building 3. Himalayan inhabitant? 32. 47. One billionth 48. Relating to nervous 4. American author _____ 33. Jong system 5. Live wire 50. Some emit a more 34. pleasant one than others 6. Batty or bonkers 36. 52. Limited, as in a company 7. Santa ___ winds 38. 8. Beaver-like South 53. Vegas light American rodent 55. Maiden name indicator 57. *Last year's NL pen- 9. Used for drying wood 42. or bricks nant winner

Cocoyam Ball-____ hammer Is not It is removed by ENT specialist Covers with a thin layer of gold Heat or energy unit Sometimes done standing *Best of _____ games Relating to sheep One who adheres to Hinduism Greek god of war Same as #70 Across Between India and China Council of _____, 15th century Ecclesiastic convention Suggestive look *A ___ pitch allowed tie run to score in Game 6 in '86 Series Not a soul

45. Johann Strauss's was blue 49. Welcoming accessory 51. *They broke the "Curse of the Bambino" 54. Twig of willow tree 56. Rap group Public _____ 57. Part of a wine glass 58. Shakespeare's "you" 59. Fishing decoy 60. Leave out 61. Surrealist ____ Magritte 62. Abbreviation when referring to a number of people 63. Of sound mind 64. *____ Sallee pitched in 1919 Series against Black Sox 67. "To His ___ Mistress," poem © Statepoint Media

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Nar-Anon

hat is co-dependency? What is enabling? What is this insanity? Am I the only one who feels this way? Join Nar-Anon, a world wide fellowship of relatives and friends of addicts who have been affected by someone else's addiction. Three meetings are now being held in Santa Cruz County, on Sundays, Tuesdays, and Fridays. For a meeting near you call (888) 374-1164 or email saveyoursanity@aol.com Visit http://nar-anon.org/Nar-Anon/ California.html for more information.

Be a Holiday Helper and make a difference!

ake the holiday season a positive one for the often forgotten care facility residents throughout our community by becoming a Holiday Helper. I-You ventures Holiday Helpers generously purchase, wrap, and label gifts so they are ready to be delivered to facility residents. Gift suggestions include: socks, slippers, combs, card games, lotion, necklaces, etc. All gifts should be dropped off at Family Service Agency, 104 Walnut Ave. Suite 208, SC. For further information, contact Carolyn or Sandra at (831) 459-8917 x208 or visit www.fsa-cc.org.

Fill up a Truck Load of Goodies for our Furry Friends!

omen's Network Alliance of Santa Cruz is collecting dog/cat food (Evo & Solid Gold) "NEW" collards, harnesses, leaches, and cat/dog toys to be dropped off at Water Start Motors, 318-A River St. Santa Cruz. Donations will go to support the SPCA of Santa Cruz. Paypal donations are also welcome at www.santacruzspca.org/donate.html. Deadline for drop offs is Oct. 25.

Ongoing Events Mondays thru October 29

Food for Life: Weightloss and Disease Prevention

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

Second and Fourth Mondays First and Third Wednesdays

Alzheimers Support Groups

Monday: 2:00 - 3:30pm Wednesday: 5:30 – 7:00pm Conference Room at Elena Baskin/Live Oak Senior Center, 1777-A Capitola Rd, Santa Cruz acilitated by Jill Ginghofer, this group is for caregivers and family members of people with Alzheimers.

Tuesdays

Women Care Drop in Cancer Support

rop in Support Group is a gathering for women with all types of cancer. We offer support for women through all stages from diagnoses through treatment. For more information or to register call (831) 457-2273

6:00pm at Aegis, 125 Heather Terrace, Aptos oin other adults who are grieving the death of a friend or family member. Learn helpful tools for coping: Share stories and receive support from people who care. No registration required, please call (831) 430-3000

Drop in Grief Support

7:00pm. 920 41st Ave. Suite B, Santa Cruz (next to Family Cycling Center) lease join us on Tues. evenings at 7pm for two 30 min. periods of sitting meditation with a 10 min walking meditation in between, followed by tea and discussion. Zazen instruction 6:30pm first Tues. of each month. Morning meditation schedule Tues. & Thurs. 6:45am & Sat. 8:30am followed by "Come As You Are Zen." Visit oceangatezen.org for more info.

Ocean Gate Zen Center

First Tuesdays Each Month

6:30pm at the Santa Cruz SPCA, 2685 Chanticleer Ave., Santa Cruz (cross street is Soquel Ave.).

Tail Wagging World of Dog Ownership

First Tuesdays and Third Wednesdays Each month

Orientations to Become Advocates for Children

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

Second Tuesdays Each Month

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

Free Job Seek Workshop!

PFLAG

(Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays) 7:00pm-9:00pm, 900 High St. First Congregational Church of Santa Cruz o learn more, call (831) 427-4016 or visit www.pflagscc.org

Wednesdays

12:00pm-1:00pm, St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, 5271 Scotts Valley Drive, Scotts Valley. iving a business presentation? Interviewing for a job? Improve your speaking skills in a friendly, supportive envi-

Toastmasters: Speak for Success

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ronment with Redwood Ramblers Toastmasters. Open to all levels. Drop-ins welcome. For more information, call 831-335-3693.

1:30pm-2:30pm, Monterey Peninsula College xciting lectures will cover fascinating topics such as "The Art of Alchemy," as well as "Lord Byron: Mad, Bad, and Dangerous to Know." Purchase free parking tickets at the college, lectures are free.

Lectures on Western Civilization

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

Overeaters Anonymous

First Wednesday Each Month

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.

Child Welfare Review

Second and Fourth Wednesdays

Freedom Forum Presents: Constitution Classes

7:00pm, Quaker Friends Meeting House, 225 Rooney St. Santa Cruz or more information, visit www.meetup.com/ santacruz-freedomforum/

Thursdays

12-1:30 p.m. at Seascape Golf Course. ontact Doug at 831- 724-9192 or e-mail dnakashima@razzolink.com for more information.

Capitola-Aptos Rotary Club Meeting

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

Overeaters Anonymous

Thursdays through November 16

7:00pm-8:15pm, Aptos Yoga Center, 783 Rio Del Mar Blvd. Ste. 23B Aptos asic Svaroopa® yoga class for those who have difficulty with flexibility, chronic pain, or are recovering from injuries. Great for beginners. You must be able to move from floor to standing and back without assistance. Preregistration required. For more information, call (831) 688-1019 or visit www.aptosyoga.org.

Gentle Yoga 6-week Series

Second Thursdays Each Month

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

Veterans of Foreign Wars

Second and Fourth Thursdays Each Month 7:00pm at the Cabrillo Community Center, Aptos Village Park, 100 Aptos Creek Rd.

Cabrillo Host Lions Club

ublic is invited to all programs. Contact President Jess Allen 831-684-2721 or Past President Barbara Chamberlain at 831-6883356 for meeting/dinner reservations or information or visit www.cabrillohostlions.org.

Third Thursday Each Month

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

Pacific Speakers Association

Fridays

5:30-6:45 Sutter Maternity & Surgical Center, 2900 Chanticleer Ave, Soquel Dr. Santa Cruz. ired of Clutter? Stuff piling up? Support is available. CLA meeting every Friday. For more info call 426-1868 FREE

Clutterers Anonymous

Saturdays

Aptos Certified Farmers Market

8:00 -12:00pm at Cabrillo College, Aptos. he Aptos Market, with over 80 vendors, is open year round, with the best selections of fresh fruits and vegetables, plants, seedlings, flowers, local honey, fresh eggs, fresh fish, artisan baked goods and gourmet foods. In addition, family activities, music, cooking demos by professional chefs, gardening workshops, seasonal fairs and events are a part of the market.

Scotts Valley Farmer’s Market

9a.m.-1p.m. SV Community Center, 360 Kings Village Drive www.santacruzfarmersmarket.org

9-10:30 am, Ocean Gate Zendo, 920 41st Ave. Suite B, Santa Cruz (next to Family Cycling Center) ome as you are Zen focuses on Buddhist practices that enhance our daily lives. This will be an informal talk with time for discussion. Free — donations accepted. Visit oceangatezen.org for more info.

Come As You Are Zen

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4:00pm, 707 Fair Ave. Santa Cruz anta Cruz Bingo supports local charity. All games have a minimum of a $150 prize, smaller crowds mean you have better odds. For more information, visit www.santacruzbingo.com or email info@santacruzbingo.com. You can also call (831) 427-1007 and press 4.

Santa Cruz Bingo

Sundays

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

Over-Eaters Anonymous

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

Church Bible Study/Worship

Dated Events Saturday October 20

6:30pm, Big Basin Redwoods State Park oin us as we experience the haunted tale of Big Basin's last lumber mill owner and his fateful encounter with a grizzly bear! Celebrate the forest in autumn with this spooky and silly half-mile theatrical guided walk through the redwoods at night. Music, crafts, Ranger apples cooked around the campfire, and storytellers round out this festive family event. The trail is stroller and wheelchair accessible. Don't forget to bring a flashlight! Parking is $10 per vehicle. For more information, call (831) 338-8883 or visit www.bigbasin.org.

“The Missing Arm of William Waddell”

Sunday October 21 11:00am-3:00pm, Cooper St. From Pacific and Front Streets here will be music and performances on the steps of Abbot Square. Booths, arts, and crafts will be on Cooper St. Lets celebrate the peace!

United Nations Day

Tuesday October 23 11:30am, Severino's Restaurant 7500 Old Dominion Ct. Aptos peaker will be Jim Campbell, Marine Artist

Aptos Sons in Retirement Luncheon Meeting

Wednesday October 24

6:30pm-8:00pm, Mar Vista Elementary School 6860 Soquel Dr. Aptos his group is a place for adults to come to safely share their challenges, treatment strategies, and feelings with others who understand. For more information, contact Judy Brenis at jbbrenis@comcast.net, or call (831) 684-0590.

Santa Cruz ADHD Support Group

Thursday October 25 Scotts Valley Chamber Business Networking Mixer

5:30-7:00pm, Elements Salon and Spa, 6006 La Madrona Dr. Ste. E or more information, visit www.scottsvalleychamber.org.

Friday October 26 Saturday October 27

Legend of Sleepy Hollow Comes to Life on Roaring Camp's Ghost Train

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

Tuesday October 30 New Location Grand Opening

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

Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22)

Announcements

Zizzo's Coffee Local Art Exhibit

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

Ageless Art Exhibit is almost ready

he Ageless Art Exhibit at the Santa Cruz Public Library (224 Church St. Santa Cruz) goes on display November 1 and runs through November 30. All artwork in this exhibit is created by care facility residents and lead by volunteer arts and crafts people. For further information, contact Ageless Art Project, 831-459-917 x208.

Ongoing Events Tuesdays

6:30 p.m. Santa Cruz Elks Lodge, 150 Jewell St. osted by Soquel Sports Foundation. BuyIn $25. Also, we have a special BINGO, celebrating our 2nd anniversary, on Sept. 28 at 6:30. Buy-in only $15. www.soquelsports.com

BINGO

7:00pm, Boulder Creek Pizza 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?

Free Trivia

Tuesdays and Weekends

Live Music on the Esplanade

Paradise Beach Grille 215 Esplanade, Capitola. ive music weekends and acoustic guitar Tuesdays. For schedule and more information: (831) 476-4900 Or visit paradisebeachgrille.com

Wednesdays

Peninsula Banjo Band

7:00 - 8:30 p.m., Harry’s Hofbrau, 390 Saratoga Ave, San Jose orty-seven years of performing in the Bay Area, over 250 popular tunes. Come see our band for Free in Sunnyvale Every Wednesday. No cover. Contact Lee McLaughlin, Booking Agent, at 408-993-BAND (2263) for information about booking the band for Non-profit events (donations are tax deductible). www.PeninsulaBanjoBand.org

Last Thursdays Each Month

Monthly Argentine Tango at Star 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.

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

Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21)

Fridays

8:00-8:30pm class; 8:30-10:00+pm, practice 9055 Soquel Dr. Aptos e will cover the fundamentals of leading and following traditional Argentine Social Tango, focusing on what you need to dance well and enjoy yourself at the Milongas, (Tango dance party) and other social Tango events. For questions, contact Michael, stclare7@tangoworld.net (831) 239-2247

Argentine Tango at Dance Synergy

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First Fridays Each Month

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 yearround and illuminates some of the most talented local artists from local galleries. To find out where to participate in a First Friday art tour, visit firstfridaysantacruz.com (Most galleries are open 12-9 pm for First Friday viewings.)

First Friday Art Tour

First and Third Fridays Each Month

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

Friday Shakespeare Club

Second Fridays Each Month

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

Big Band Dance

Fourth Friday Each Month

6:30-8:30p.m. 239 High St., Santa Cruz. ring your favorite music to dance to and any instruments you'd like to share or perform with. Sliding Scale donation per family of $10-$25 (all proceeds going to our scholarship fund.) For more information call 831-438-3514.

Musical Me Inc. Family Jam Night

Fourth Saturdays Each Month

2:00pm-4:00pm, Porter Memorial Library, 3050 Porter St. Soquel (no meeting Jan., July, Aug. or Dec.) riters and Poets are invited to a new monthly open mike reading series. Come and read your fiction, essays, or poetry. For more information, call Jean at (831) 4754221

Writers and Poets Open Mike

Weekends

including Friday, December 21

Santa Cruz Holiday Lights Train Roaring Camp Railroads

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

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 20)

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

Aquarius (Jan 21-Feb. 18)

Sophocles’ Antigone

seasonal tradition returns to Santa Cruz with the Santa Cruz Holiday Lights Train. Ride vintage excursion cars, adorned with thousands of colorful lights, as they roll through city streets past homes of Santa Cruz. Add your voice to the holiday sing along, sip hot spiced cider, listen to musical entertainment, and enjoy a visit from Santa. Choice of one holiday activity and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is included with Holiday Lights Train ticket price. For more information, visit www.roaringcamp.com, or call (831) 335-4484.

Dated Events Saturday October 20

6:00pm-10:30pm, Roaring Camp, Felton reat your family to an evening of fun and relaxation at Roaring Camp's Western Themed Moonlight Dinner Train Party. Start with a hearty steak BBQ dinner in the moonlight, followed by a leisurely train ride aboard the vintage railway cars. The stream train stops atop Bear Mountain to a glowing campfire, hot apple pie, and a country western band. Tickets $45 for adults, $35 for children. Parking is $8 per car. For more information, call (831) 335-4484 or visit www.roaringcamp.com

Moonlight Dinner Train Party

10:00am-4:00pm, The Aptos Academy, 1940 Bonita Dr. Aptos un for the whole family! Games and prizes, dunk tank, haunted house, horse rides, cake walk, jump house, face painting, and more! Plus live music, seasonal crafts, raffle items, and food concession. This is the 10th annual fundraiser for The Aptos Academy, a WSC accredited, nonprofit preschool-8th grade school. Admission is free. For more information, visit www.aptosacademy.org.

Halloween and Harvest Carnival

Thursday October 25 thru Saturday October 27

Aptos High Theatre Arts Department Presents

‘Sophocles’ Antigone’ October 25 & 26, 7 PM; October 27, 3 & 7 PM

adapted by David Rush

great modern adaptation of the classic Greek Drama, Sophocles' "Antigone," adapted by David Rush. It is a play about honor, tradition, defiance and love. Pilar Pozo plays the title role, with Maddy Welty as her sister Ismene, Jordan Pierini as Creon, Diego Cantu-Gil as Haemon, and Autumn Knapp as Eurydice.

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

The Music Man

Saturday October 27

6:30pm, Cabrillo College Recital Hall merican Roots Music Festival presents a Santa Cruz Documentary and Preview Event at the Children's Learning Museum of Santa Cruz. This benefit concert and documentary on Santa Cruz County will help reestablish projects in the area. Music featured will include blues, blue grass, jazz soul, gospel and more! Musicians Tammi Brown, Maple St. Five, Franklin Marshall, and David Beaudry will showcase the best of American Music. Tickets are being sold through the Children's Learning Museum for $25. For more information, call (831) 763-1620.

‘Towns Across America Tour’

Tuesday October 30 5:00-7:00pm, Meeting Room on the 2nd Floor of the Watsonville Public Library, 275 Main St. Watsonville or our tweens and teens we are showing a scary movie the night before halloween! Join us for scares, crafts, snacks, and prizes! This film is scary and rated PG. For more information, please call (831) 768-3400. n

Scary Movie Night!

Saturday November 3 Community Awards Gale-Join us at the ‘Emerald Isle’

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

Pisces (Feb. 19-Mar. 20)

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

Aries (March 21-April 20)

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

Taurus (April 21-May 21)

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

Gemini (May 22-June 21)

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

Cancer (June 22-July 22)

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

Leo (July 23-Aug. 23)

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

Virgo (Aug. 24-Sep. 22)

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

Libra (Sep. 23-Oct. 23)

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he Distinguished Artists Concert Series, currently performing in its 28th year, presents pianist James D’León in concert on Sunday, Oct. 21, at Cabrillo College Music Recital Hall beginning at 3 p.m. His performance will feature 32 Variations in C Minor by Beethoven, Ghost Variations by George Tsontakis and Danse Macabre by Saint Saens. Born in South Korea James D’León performed his first piano recital at the age of five. After early piano training at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, moved to Pennsylvania and by age 14, won every competition in the state he debuted with the Philadelphia Orchestra at the Academy of Music Today, D’León is known as a rare and completely versatile pianist who is just as comfortable performing a concerto as he

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Aptos Scoring: Aaron McAnerney 84 yd kickoff return (Brooks Nicholson, kick) 11:45 1st Q; Brodie Bennet 14 yd run (Nicholson, kick) 6:44 1st Q; Elijah Marta 1 yd run (Nicholson, kick) 0:52 1st Q; Cody Clifton 23 yd run (Nicholson, kick) 1:44 2nd Q; Ricardo Medina 5 yd run (Nicholson, kick) 0:00 2nd Q; Billy Walls 63 yd run (kick, no score) 8:51 3rd Q; Antonio Andrade 1 yd run (kick, no score) 8:00 4th Q; Kevin Feely 1 yd run (Nicholson, kick) 0:31 4th Q

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SCCAL 4-Way Dual Meet Aptos Boys Season Record (6-0) Aptos 19, SLV 42 Aptos 15, St. Francis 50 Aptos 15, Mt. Madonna 50 Aptos Individual Results: 1) Patrick Olsen 14:56; 3) Chris Tiran 15:40; 4) Morgan Miller 15:57; 5) Jack Ross 16:02; 6) Noah Price 16:05; 7) Jacob Barnet 16:07; 10) Caleb Caldwell 16:17

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would be playing a full solo recital or collaborating with a world-class chamber group. He continues to dazzle audiences and keep them on the edge of their seats with his commanding technique, expressive body movement, and searching interpretations. “a phenomenal young pianist”—John Orlando, Director, The Distinguished Artists Concert Series “Exciting pianism filled with powerful emotion”—Philadelphia Inquirer “His recital was an absolute sheer and dazzling delight! He is definitely one of the latest U.S. pianists to watch!” — International Piano “A musical sorcerer who captivated the audience’s complete attention with every single note.” —Salt Lake Tribune n ••• TICKETS: on sale now $15-24 at BrownPaperTickets.com, www.distinguised

Aptos Girls Season Record (5-1) SLV 24, Aptos 31 Aptos 15, St Francis inc. Aptos 15, Mt. Madonna inc. Aptos Individual Results: 4) Clare Peabody 18:03; 5) Yulisa Abundis 18:03; 6) Matti Peeples 18:15; 7) Karen Jimenez 18:37; 9) Olivia Quinn 18:55

James D’León

Girls Tennis

Serena Calcagano and Alison Hoffman, Aptos’ No. 1 Doubles Team

Girls Volleyball

Aptos Season Record: (SCCAL 7-4) Aptos def. Scotts Valley (29-27, 25-22, 26-24) Aptos Scoring: Jenna Belton 7 kills; Taylor Guy 7 kills; Shannon Cotton 24 assists Aptos def. St. Francis (25-21, 25-15, 25-11) Aptos Scoring: Jenna Belton 12 kills; Shannon Cotton 37 assists

Boys Water Polo

Season Record: (MBL-G 0-9) San Benito 9 – Aptos 8 Aptos Scoring: Michael Lucas 3 goals; Nolan Gutgesnell 1 goal; Zach Evans 1 goal; Nick Guzman 11 saves

Girls Water Polo

Aptos Season Record: (10-9, MBL-L 5-6) Aptos 6 – Carmel 5 (OT) Aptos Scoring: Amanda Akiyama 2 goals; Jackie Stanger 2 goals; Sarah Jeffrey 1 goal; Trinity Sieraska 1 goal; Hannah Meyers 10 saves

Aptos Season Record (10-1, SCCAL 8-0) Aptos 7 – Harbor 0 Aptos Scoring – Singles: Teagan Knight (A) def. Sevahna de Leon 6-0, 6-1; Kelley McMinn (A) def. Rachel Handley 6-1, 6-1; Sanika Kshersager (A) def. Sarah Smith 6-2, 6-0; Jamie Ferrell (A) def. Phoebe Diott 6-3, 6-4 Aptos Scoring – Doubles: Serena Calcagano & Allison Hoffman (A) def. Cassidy Meehan & Melissa Thomas 6-4, 6-2; Lizzie Hahn & Melissa Tao (A) def. Caitlin Lackey & Michaela Burr 6-1, 6-0; Ashley Wemp & Julia Fuller (A) def. Shelly Chambers & Erin Gudger 6-1, 6-1 Aptos 4 – Scotts Valley 3 Aptos Scoring – Singles: Teagan Knight (A) def. Desi Raketa 7-5, 6-1; Rachel Redick (A) def. Zoe Pellitier 62, 6-3; Kelley McMinn (A) def. Serena Strehike 7-6, 6-3 Aptos Scoring – Doubles: Serena Calcagano & Allison Hoffman (A) def. Suzi Jacobs & Marielle Fesmire 7-5, 6-4

Girls Golf

Aptos Season Record: (SCCAL 5-3) Santa Cruz 187 – Aptos 201 (Seascape GC) Harbor 192 – Aptos 194 (DeLaveaga GC) Medalist: Ellie Loustalot (H) 27 Aptos Scoring: Ashlyn Wenger 35; Chloe Tsumada 36; Ti Li Harrill 37; Stephanie Buecheler 40; Zinnia Martinez 46 n

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‘Viennese Dreams’ — Exciting start to Symphony Season

eptember 29 and 30 were the first two repeat concerts that began the search for the Symphony’s new Music Director. I’ve been involved with the Symphony since the early 1980s and cannot recall a more exciting season. Dr. Robert Tomaro was the first of five Conductors opting for the vacant Music Director position. The works performed were The Overture to The Merry Wives of Windsor (1847) by Carl Otto Nicolai, the Mozart Piano Concerto No. 22 in E Flat Minor, Koechel 482 (1785) and the w o n d e r f u l B r a h m s Symphony No. 1 in C Minor, Op. 68 Dr. Robert Tomaro (1876), Brahms’ first symphony over which he labored for more than twenty years; well worth the wait I might add! The Nicolai Overture is a work that one finds in a typical Boston Pops concert; light, airy and very well intended

Classical Reflection

brought wonderful and directed. The balance between the delightful surprise orchestral sections. of Mozart’s Piano by Josef Sekon, DMA Most impressive Concerto No. 22 followed. Pianist Neil Rutman removed his were the solos performed by Susan boxing gloves (Dr. Rutman coaches box- Vollmer, Principal Horn and members of ing at the University of Central the wind section Laurie Camphouse, Arkansas) and performed this concerto flute Kris Palmer piccolo and Karen with pure Mozartian elegance, virtuosity Sremac clarinet. Dr. Tomaro balanced the and compositional understanding. More four sections of the Brahms symphony than noteworthy to mention is the fact with good understanding and dynamic Dr. Rutman composed the cadenzas he so sensibility. All in all, a very impressive beautifully performed, surely an art that performance! As a reviewer, I have been asked by associates itself with the great composers of Mozart’s time who improvised these more than several symphony supporters exciting moments in real time during the who comprises the selection committee performance. Dr. Rutman’s scale runs in this challenging adventure? “Good and trills were on the level of Alicia de question” I replied? “I’ll ask and try to Larrocha and Murray Perahia, two of the find out and let you know.” I feel it is very finest Mozart interpreters. Balance most important to have accomplished between Dr. Tomaro and soloist was very music personnel on such a committee well conceived. Rutman’s sense of timing and to make their presence known as was impressive with perfectly timed published in all-important comparable quasi rubato moments that allowed the competitions. I urge the public not to lines to linger while tapering off into miss out on the excitement of the next four concerts in which you too will be silence. Brahms first symphony is a monu- able to express your opinion in the selecmental work in many respects. Dr. tion process! n Tomaro performed without score and

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Pianist Neil Rutman

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Toyota and SPCA Pair Up for first Annual Walk for Wags

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SANTA CRUZ — Toyota of Santa Cruz and the Santa Cruz SPCA are hosting the 1st Annual Walk for Wags on Saturday, October 20th, a fun-filled fundraising afternoon including a scenic walk with your dog, delicious lunch, doggie costume contests, adoption booth and an array of spirited pups dressed up in their Halloween costumes. We are inviting the public and their furry friends to enjoy a waggin’ good time as we walk to celebrate our love for animals and raise funds needed to ensure that every companion animal finds a loving home. Complimentary catering will be provided by Gary’s Old Fashion Snappy Dogs from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Contests for most scary, cute, and humorous costumes will be held and amazing prizes donated by local businesses will be awarded to the winners. The Santa Cruz SPCA will have an informational booth and shelter volunteers will be joining the walk with adoptable dogs for all to see and pet. The walk will begin at the Capitola Mall and go all the way to Pleasure Point where the group will turn around and head back to the Toyota Dealership in the auto plaza mall. Participants may park in the KIA parking lot adjacent Pizza My Heart. A donation of $10 per person is requested and all proceeds of this event goes to the only fully non-profit animal shelter in Santa Cruz, the Santa Cruz SPCA. The “Walk for Wags” will be a fun event that bonds the community and develops partnerships for a worthwhile cause. Visit the Santa Cruz SPCA online at www.santacruzspca.org or the Santa Cruz Toyota Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ santacruztoyota.com to learn more! n ••• Walk for Wags Santa Cruz Toyota and the Santa Cruz SPCA and the “Walk for Wags” SPCA Fundraiser - $10 minimum donation per person. Saturday, October 20 from 1 - 5 pm Starting at the Capitola Mall, walking to Pleasure Point, ending at the Toyota Dealership in the auto plaza mall. Park in KIA parking lot adjacent to Pizza My Heart. This event is to raise awareness and funds for the Santa Cruz SPCA, the only fully non-profit animal shelter in Santa Cruz County.