Aptos Times: April 15, 2014

Within the past few days a Sacramento Appellate Court upheld a lower court ruling that, in 2012, had dismissed all challenges to the right of the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds to continue hosting rodeos.

At the time each point made by ronmental Responsibility, citing pollution, noise, and the need to conduct a full environmental review of the rodeo, was negated in the earlier ruling.

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Golf Tournament Friday May 2 The Aptos Sports Foundation was created 35 years ago for the purpose of improving the sports facilities and programs at Aptos High School. Over the years, the Foundation has donated more than $2.5M toward those improvements, helping keep kids involved in a healthy environment while instilling pride in community. This year’s 35th Annual golf tourney is dedicated to the late Richard “Dick” Shaw.

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Monterey Bay Iris Society Spring Show The Society’s Annual show will be held this year at the Louden Nelson Community Center, 301 Center Street, Santa Cruz, CA. Saturday and Sunday April 26 - 27 and is open to the public. The show hours for the public are noon until 6 pm on Saturday and on Sunday, 10 am until 5 pm.

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SqCWD Enacts Building Moratorium A de-facto building moratorium has been declared by the Soquel Creek Water District Board of Directors. Five projects that had met all the technical and policy criteria

were put on hold by the board on Tuesday, April 1.

of the Administrative Business portion of the agenda, “6.1 Discussion of Will Serve Approval prior to Moratorium Hearing Expected to be Held in June.” ... continued on page 4

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Volume 23

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Cover SqCWD Enacts Building Moratorium by Noel Smith 6 7

Community News Hosts Fundraiser Tournament at Seascape Golf Club Aptos Opens Connection Trail – Cabrillo to Nisene Marks Park trail

Dignity Health Medical Group at Dominican Historic Team, Legendary Coach Entering Aptos High School Hall of Fame Together – Saturday May 3, 4 p.m. at Seascape Golf Club 9 World’s Biggest Garage Sale! – Saturday, May 17 at Twin Lakes Church 12 Monterey Bay Iris Society’s 37th Annual Spring Show – We Welcome You to Join Us in the World of Iris 13 Aptos Sports Foundation – Building Character and Memories for the Next Generation 16 tation – Tuesday May 13 from 6 to 8 p.m.

17 Pajaro Chamber Calendar 19 County Employees Credit Union Proposes Merger with Bay Federal 21 CHP Honors 9-1-1 Professionals 23 SCCB Named Super Premier Performing Bank 24 road Storm Damage repair 25 and raise Money for Your Organization 8

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Letter to the Editor

Kids Camp 10 The Great News About Homesickness by Christopher A. Thurber, Ph.D. Local Sports 14 Aptos High School Scoreboard The Wonder of Words 18 Spring is in the Air – Mar Vista Elementary School 20 Words as Art from Rio Del Mar Elementary #OMMUNITY #ALENDAR s !RTS %NTERTAINMENT n Pages n -ONTHLY (OROSCOPE s Page n Your April Horoscope Featured Columnists 22 Spring Training For Your Cat by Katie Volat, DVM, Capitola Veterinary Hospital 26 The Book Bag by Robert Francis – New paperbacks for those with varied interests …

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After two hours of public testimony pleading with the board to approve the projects, and whose approval were backed district’s legal counsel, the board instead voted 3-2 to put on hold approval of any “Conditional Will Serve Letters” until after their Moratorium Hearing.

According to architect Cove Britton,

building moratorium. The consequence is that no water service will be approved by the SqCWD for new or remodel building projects until a future decision is made by At the same meeting on April 1, the board also enacted a district-wide water-rationing program. On the SqCWD website is the following (Bold italics are the editor’s): “Beginning this fall a mandatory, year-round Water Use Reduction Program

Board Members Don Hoernshemeyer, drought.

“Each residential Soquel Creek Water District customer will be allocated a monthly water budget based on 75 gallons per person per day.

“Residential water budgets can be adjusted based on the number of people in a household. If you exceed your water Director Rich Meyer said “The 75 gallon limit will reduce our pumping rate from our aquifers by about 500 acre feet per year or about one-third of our reduction goal.”

During public comment on the “Will Serve Letters,” it was pointed out that the water savings on the Twin Lakes Church Project would be more than required by the Mandatory Water Conservation Program.

Board member Daniels responded that the district would get its water usage reduction even if they didn’t approve the Twin Lakes

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of the vote. LaHue was the only board member who seemed to be concerned about enacting a building moratorium without proper public notice and a report from the According to District General Manager Kim Adamson, the state requires that declaring such a moratorium can only be done for serious health and safety reasons and that it had not yet been determined if such a situation existed that would allow the Board to declare a moratorium. including the Twin Lakes remodel project - that were all denied “Conditional Will Serve Letters” which prevents them from getting building permits from the County Planning Department, Adamson said that

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letters because they met all the district’s planning and mitigation requirements.

The district’s WDO mitigation standards require that the project use less water when it is completed. In the case of Twin Lakes, the reduction was estimated to be 35-40 percent less water usage than at present.

Pastor René Schlaepfer of Twin Lakes Church provided us with this statement.

“The church I pastor, Twin Lakes, has a small school now scattered across six buildings on our property. Four are portables and two are aging 40-year old buildings.

Soquel Creek Water District, made plans to meet the WDOs, ran them

wish to cooperate as a member tions for our water problem. In my view, replacing six old classroom buildings with one modern building that lowers our water usage is a socially responsible way to do just that. Not to mention the

then recommended that the SCWD board send us on to the county planning department with a “Conditional Will-Serve Letter”, usually a matter of procedure. We dotted all the i’s we could dot. The last one only the board could dot!

“Regardless of Kim Adamson’s comments or the comments of many who pointed out that with the WDOs our school’s water usage drops from 8 acre feet to 5.4 annually, our request for a letter was still denied.

“I know we are small potatoes in the water story, but it’s a little maddening when we take a lot of

5,000-member church can be on any social issue, including water conservation. But somehow it wasn’t enough.”

After the board voted to delay the issuance of any “Conditional Will Serve Letters” until discussion of a moratorium, they then voted to reconsider their delay at special meeting to be held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 29. As Pastor René has asked the congregation at Twin Lakes Church to be present at that meeting, one of the venues at Cabrillo College will be used to accommodate the expected turnout.

board will not even take action on our time-sensitive plans. I sincerely

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WATSoNVillE — Within the past few days a Sacramento Appellate Court upheld a lower court ruling that, in 2012, had dismissed all challenges to the right of the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds to continue hosting rodeos.

At the time each point made by the for Environmental Responsibility, citing pollution, noise, and the need to conduct a full environmental review of the rodeo, was negated in the earlier ruling. The trial court had found no negative environmental damage or danger to the public because of a rodeo held in the fall of 2011. The Appellate Court has such as the Stars of Justice Rodeo held that Fairgrounds.

The real damage from this lawsuit is “Over the past several years it looks like we spent over $100,000dollars defending the Fairgrounds against legal challenges to our operations” said Dave Kegebein, Fairgrounds Manager. Kegebein added, “We are extremely pleased with this court ruling. The Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds has served the community on this property for over 70 years and will proudly continue to be a very important community asset for many years to come.”

The Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds hosts a large number of community events highlighted by the annual County Fair.

The Fair celebrates the rich agricultural history of our community and people, and

invests heavily in bringing this heritage to our youth. The 2014 Fair will be held September 9 - 14 at the Fairgrounds located on Highway 152 just east of Watsonville.

Information on the Fair, and the tainment and event venue, can be found at www.santacruzcountyfair.com

Aptos Sports Foundation Hosts Fundraiser Tournament at Seascape Golf Club

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he Aptos Sports Foundation was created 35 years ago for the purpose of improving the sports facilities and programs at Aptos High School. Over the years, the Foundation has donated more than $2.5M toward those improvements, helping keep kids involved in a healthy environment while instilling pride in community.

This year’s 35th Annual golf tourney is dedicated to the late Richard “Dick” Shaw.

Inspired by and dedicated to and his 30 plus years of charitable local giving for the started Little Helpers in Watsonville. He was a very well known businessman in the Ag industry and way ahead of his time in money for kids in that community.

Paul Bailey learned from Dick Shaw in his establishment of an organization to raise money for the community of Aptos’ youth sports.

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Aptos Opens Connection Trail

Cabrillo to Nisene Marks Park trail opens to hikers, runners and bicyclists

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he Cabrillo Connection trail will open to the public on Friday, March 28, 2014 at daybreak. This new County-owned trail will provide an easily accessible route between Cabrillo College and the main western multiuse trail into The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park, and can be used by hikers, runners, leashed dogs and their owners, students, and bicyclists from daybreak to dusk seven days/week.

An event to celebrate the opening of the Cabrillo Connection will be held on Saturday, March 29, 2014 at 1p.m.

Everyone, including kids, bikers, and leashed dogs, is encouraged to show up with drums, kazoos, horns and other noise-makers for a celebratory parade through the moderately-challenging, mile long trail as it crosses through grasslands and corridors of oaks, madrones,

Vienna Woods neighborhood in Aptos.

The Cabrillo Connection is a Santa Cruz County trail easement that was obtained in 2008 as a settlement between the County and the owners/developers of the privately owned acreage to allow

the owners to secure approval for their hillside home. In return, the owners agreed to provide the 16-foot wide trail easement through their property to the County.

For over 60 years hikers, bikers and dog walkers used the many trails that cut through the acreage to access the key western entrance to the Nisene Marks State Park until the property was purchased by the developers and access was denied. Now, thanks to the dedication and determination of a number of people this new County trail is a reality and open for public use. Members of Nisene2Sea, and, in particular, Kathryn Britton, one of the organization’s founders, have worked tirelessly for this access trail, as did former Supervisor Ellen Pirie and her analyst, Robin Musitelli, who both spent years negotiating with the owners to establish and secure the trail route.

For more information about the trail and the work of Nisene2Sea, please contact Kathryn Britton at 831.688.7724 or kbritton@ix.netcom.com. Nisene2Sea is dedicated to preserving open space corridors for people and wildlife.

The Santa Cruz County Cabrillo Connection trail will formally open to the public on Friday, March 28, 2014.

The trail connects Cabrillo College with the main Western entrance to The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park

Dr. Carol Haubach Joins Dignity Health Medical Group at Dominican SANTA Cruz — Dignity Health profit affiliate of Dignity Health, a n n o u n c e d today that family medicine specialist Carol Haubach, MD has joined its network of physicians in Santa Cruz County.

Dr. Haubach will be practicing at the Dominican Family Practice Care Center in Aptos.

Board certified in family medicine, Dr. Haubach is dedicated to providing the highest level of care, in

a supportive environment. Her special interests include women’s health and prenatal care.

Prior to joining Dignity Health

Fluent in medical Spanish, Dr. Haubach has volunteered her time in Belize, Mexico and Kenya, and just recently returned from volunteering her medical services in India.

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Dignity Health Medical Group— Dominican is committed to serving the local healthcare needs of residents and

Dominican, Dr. Haubach worked as a clinic physician for OB/ GYN Associates of the Central Coast, in Salinas and as a clinic physician at the Santa Cruz Women’s Health Center. She is a graduate of UCSF School of Medicine and completed her family medicine residency at UCSF-Fresno Medical Center.

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Historic Team, Legendary Coach Entering Aptos High School Hall of Fame Together

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he first Aptos High team to win a Central Coast Section football championship and the winningest football coach in the Mariners history have been selected for the Aptos High Sports Hall of Fame. They will be inducted together during the special ceremonies and awards banquet on Saturday May 3 at Seascape Golf Club.

But the Class of 2014 includes more than just local football heroes; this group also includes elite swimmers, international competitors in soccer and strongman competitions as well as a nationally acclaimed cheerleader.

The 2003 football season produced Aptos’ first section title in the sport, under the direction of Coach Bill Garrison. The Mariners went 12-1 overall (the school’s best single-season mark), broke or tied 15 school records, finished No. 4 in the San Bill Garrison Jose Mercury News Top 15 and were ranked 25 th in the state

by Cal-Hi Sports.

Garrison, who came to Aptos High in 1991, is both the longest-tenured football coach in school history and

has the most wins (97 in 159 games), serving 15 years before leaving for Cabrillo College, where he is now head football coach. In 2003, he was selected as Coach-of-the-Year in the league and section, and was Coach of the Year again in 2004. While at Cabrillo, the Seahawks have won two Coast Conference Championships and the 2007 Capital Shrine Bowl.

Six more unique honorees round out the 2014 Class of inductees: Angela Anderson (Class of 1997), track & field, soccer: won five league track and field titles (triple jump, long jump, 4x100m relay); CCS and CIF State qualifier; two-time soccer League Defensive MVP; competed in track & field at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo.

Jim Corbeau (Class of 1982) swimming, water polo: first Aptos swimmer to break the 1 minute barrier in the 100-yard breaststroke; high school All-American.

Greg Henning (Class of 1972),

Angela Anderson

swimming, water polo: first multiple champion in school swim team history, went on to become team MVP at Cabrillo in both sports and all-conference swimmer at San Jose State.

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Jason Horner (Class of 1998) crosscountry, water-polo, soccer, tennis: team captain and MVP in water polo, soccer and tennis; played for No. 1-ranked San Jose State soccer team; played professional soccer in the Australia Premier League.

Claire linney Greg Henning (Class of 2005) swimming, water polo: all-league in water polo, going on to play at Santa Clara University, where she became team MVP and all-conference. robert oberst (2003) football, track & history, named to all-state and all-CCS teams; set school record in shot put; played football at Western Oregon University; now competes in World’s Strongest Man competitions.

Stephie ziglar (Class of 2002) cheer: the most decorated high school cheerleader in Santa Cruz County history; selected to the National Cheerleading Association AllAmerican Team all four years.

The Hall of Fame event begins with Social Hour at 4 p.m., with dinner and the program to begin at 5 p.m.

Tickets for the Aptos High Sports Hall of Fame celebration are $50 each and may be reserved through Aptos High Athletic Director Mark Dorfman, at 688-6565, ext.

483 and mark_dorfman@pvusd.net

World’s Biggest Garage Sale!

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econd Harvest Food Bank will once again benefit from the 4th annual World’s Biggest Garage Sale, being held Saturday May 17th from 8 am–2 pm at Twin Lakes Church in Aptos. Second Harvest Food Bank serves 200 agencies that provide groceries and meals to families in need throughout Santa Cruz County.

Sale director, Laurie Schlaepfer, hopes this year will be bigger than ever.

“Last year we went beyond our wildest dreams, raising $38,000 for Second Harvest,” says Schlaepfer. “That’s 150,000 meals for Santa Cruz County needy families. We want to beat that this year.” Schlaepfer sees the World’s Biggest Garage Sale as a win–win event. “People get to clean out their overflowing closets and garages for a

good cause. Families on a budget get to find great bargains on things they need. And Second Harvest uses the proceeds to feed needy folks in our county. It’s the ultimate reduce, reuse, recycle!”

“We are truly blessed that Twin Lakes has this event each year, especially as we head into the summer months when local children in need stop receiving a hot meal at school,” said Second Harvest Food Bank Development Director, Steve Bennett. “Everyone at Twin Lakes and in the greater community works so hard to make the WBGS a success, and every year it makes a huge difference in the lives of the working poor in our community.”

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r. Smith, I just read the Aptos Times and saw the article about graffiti vandalism at Valencia and Rio Del Mar Schools. It is counter-productive to publish photos of the graffiti.

The photos give the vandals more pub-

licity, which I feel is what they want.

Such photos only encourage more vandalism as they look for more publicity.

Please do us all a favor and eliminate such photos.

Thank you for your consideration.

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The Great News About Homesickness Christopher A. Thurber, Ph.D.

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hat’s right … great news about homesickness! For starters, you should know that: Homesickness (or “missing home”) is normal. In study after study, researchers found that 95 percent of boys and girls who were spending at least two weeks at overnight camp felt some degree of homesickness. Children at day camp may also feel pangs of homesickness, but less frequently.

Homesickness is typically mild.

Nearly everyone misses something about home when they’re away. Some campers most miss their parents; others most miss home cooking, a sibling, or the family pet. Whatever they miss, the vast majority of children have a great time at camp and are not bothered by mild homesickness.

Homesickness is something everyone can learn to cope with. In fact, research has uncovered multiple strategies that work for kids. Most kids

If there’s something about home children miss, that means there’s somethat’s a wonderful thing. Sometimes just knowing that what they feel is a reflection of love makes campers feel much better.

So, if nearly everyone feels some homesickness, what can be done to prevent a strong case of homesickness?

Here’s a recipe for positive camp preparation:

from home. anxiety.

use more than one strategy to help them deal with homesickness.

Homesickness builds confidence.

Overcoming a bout of homesickness

and enjoying time away from home nurtures children’s independence and prepares them for the future. The fact that second-year campers are usually less homesick than first-year campers is evidence of this powerful growth.

Homesickness has a silver lining.

OK, then, what are the most effective ways of coping with homesickness at camp? What advice can you write in a letter or e-mail to your son or daughter if you get a homesick letter?

Anti-Homesickness Strategies for Kids Stay busy. Doing a fun, physical activity nearly always reduces homesickness intensity.

Earth Art Studio 767 Cathedral Dr., Aptos, CA 95003 Phone: 831-818-9569 June 9 – Aug 1, One-week Mon-Fri Sessions e-mail: earthartstudio@comcast.net web: www.earthartstudioaptos.com Waves of clay, plaster play and wire wiggling is part of the life at Earth Art Studio!

Express your creativity in clay and sculpture workshops for children ages 6 and up.

We will build with clay, paper maché, work with wire and experiment with a variety of materials to create unique sculptures. Every year students can participate in the End of Summer Art Exhibit. Hope to see you being CR8IV at the studio this summer!

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JOIN CAMPUS KIDS CONNECTION THIS SUMMER For children who have completed Kindergarten-5th Grade

DeLaveaga & Main Street Stay positive.

Remembering all the cool stuff you can do at camp keeps the focus on fun, not on home.

Stay in touch. Writing letters, looking at a photo from home, or holding a memento from home can be very comforting.

Stay social. Making new friends is a perfect antidote to bothersome homesickness. Talking to the staff at camp is also reassuring.

Stay focused. Remember that you’re not at camp forever, just a few weeks.

Bringing a calendar to camp helps you be clear about the length of your stay.

Stay confident. Anti-homesickness strategies take some time to work. Kids who stick with their strategies for five or six days usually feel better.

Mom and Dad, your help preparing your child for this amazing growth experience will pay huge dividends.

After a session of camp, you’ll see an increase in your child’s confidence, social skills, and leadership. And while your son or daughter is at camp, you can enjoy a well-deserved break from full-time parenthood. Remember: Homesickness is part of normal development. Our job should be to coach children through the experience, not to avoid the topic altogether.

To learn more about camp and child development, please visit the American Camp Association’s family-dedicated Web site: www.

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Mondays thru Fridays 7 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Monte Vista Horsemanship Camp 2 School Way, Watsonville, CA 95076 Phone: 831-206-9707 e-mail: MVEquestrian@gmail.com web: www.montevistaequestrian.com The week-long Horsemanship Camp at Monte Vista Christian School is a wonderful opportunity for boys and girls to spend hours every day riding and learning about Western and English riding, as well as crafts, swimming, archery and marshmallow experience! Call Cassie Belmont at (831) 206-9707, email visit for more information today!

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Monterey Bay Iris Society’s 37th Annual Spring Show

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he Society’s Annual show will be held this year at the Louden Nelson Community Center, 301 Center Street, Santa Cruz, CA. Saturday and Sunday April 26 - 27 and is open to the public. The show hours for the public are noon until 6 pm on Saturday and on Sunday, 10 am until 5 pm.

You can purchase iris at three sales:

at the Smart Garden Faire in Scotts Valley each June, the Rancho Del Mar Shopping the Cabrillo Farmer’s Market, the second Saturday in August.

The Monterey Bay Iris Society meets the third Friday of every Month except July and December. Visitors are always welcome. Meetings are held at the Native

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Son’s Hall, 239 High Street, Santa Cruz, California, at 7:30 P.M. At each meeting, they have a program that corresponds with the season. For instance, in February it’s about fertilization and in April how to prepare and stage iris for the annual Iris Show. Slide presentations cover the most beautiful must have varieties.

The Society has its annual picnic in July and a dinner in December for members.

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Aptos Sports Foundation Building Character and Memories for the Next Generation

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he vision of the Directors of the Aptos Sports Foundation (ASF) is to take its activities to a higher level; to improve facilities, and fund after-school sports programs throughout Aptos. The primary focus of the ASF is the development of Aptos sports programs and of Aptos High School, to develop top quality athletic programs rivaling the best programs in Northern California, public or private.

ASF’s past projects for Aptos High School include: lights at the football weather track, an all weather football and donations to many other projects including sports equipment. Much of ASF’s success has been due to the many

generous individuals, businesses and private industries that have supported its projects. An example is the “Trevin Dilfer Memorial Field” completed through generous donations by Aptos High alumni and Super Bowl winning quarterback, Trent Dilfer.

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Baseball Harbor 3 – Aptos 0 (Apr 15, Har) Aptos 4 – Scotts Valley2 (Apr 11, Hm) St. Francis 6 – Aptos 3 (Apr 8, SF) Aptos 8 – Aragon 3 (Apr 2, Ar)

Varsity Girls: Aptos 73, Santa Cruz 63 Highlights: Quadruple Winner — Clare Peabody (1600m - 5:09.35, 400m - 60:40, 800m - 2:24.92, 4x400m - 4:13.55).

Softball Aptos 4 – Capuchino 0 (Apr 12, Cap) ptos topped Capuchino High Saturday 4 to 0 in non-league play. Michelle Firebaugh threw all 7 innings facing 28 batters and striking out 5. Destinee Farias went 3 for 4 with an RBI. Jennifer Segura went 2 for 4 with 1 run in and an RBI while Nicole Getzschmann also went 2 for 4.

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“How to look like an Expert” Capitola Soroptimist April 22 Meeting Image Consultant, Vaidehi Normand, will share secrets on “How to Look Like The Expert You Are,” to entrepreneurs and businesswomen at the Soroptimist International of Capitola-By-The-Sea meeting at NextSpace, 101 Cooper St., in downtown Santa Cruz at 6 p.m. on April 22.

Normand, who combined her training in fashion design with proven image consulting techniques to create her own signature system that gives women entrepreneurs the tools to dress with confidence and ease, will be sharing insights on: be working against you instead of for you in just minutes The meeting is free and open to the public.

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Spring is in the Air Beach

G is for gorgeous Spring is here and everything is growing.

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The beach is so fun with the sand and the sun.

Where you can play and laugh with your friends The beach is where magic comes alive Sand castles everywhere I can hear the waves crashing as I lay on my towel.

Dolphins diving up and down in the water The waves are crashing like a storm The beach is where I surf, the beach is where I play I love the beach!

Spring is coming, Spring is near.

Spring is coming, it’s almost here.

Spring is pretty, Spring is light.

Spring in the day, Spring in the night.

Spring brings Easter, Spring brings fun.

Spring brings laughter to everyone.

Spring was coming, Spring was near.

Spring was coming, Spring is here.

Spring

Spring is in the air.

Spring is everywhere.

As lovely children run, you know Spring has begun.

But, when Summer says, “Hi.” Sadly, Spring has to say, “Good bye.”

Flowers blooming, grass growing, birds chirping, sun shining, wind blowing, trees growing these are the signs of spring!

Spring is almost here!

Spring is when all the animals come out to play.

Spring is when cold winter days turn into warm the days of Spring.

Spring is the sign of happiness flowing through the air.

The days of Spring are the days of happiness.

Spring is when the Easter bunny comes to town.

Spring is when all the kids go to look for eggs hidden in their yards.

Spring is when everyone is happy.

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County Employees Credit Union Proposes Merger with Bay Federal CAPiTolA — Santa Cruz County Employees Credit Union has taken the Union, pending regulatory approval and a vote by Santa Cruz County Employees Credit Union members.

Santa Cruz County Employees Credit Union, based in Santa Cruz, California, has $26.8 million in assets and 2,590 members, one branch location and one ATM. Bay Federal Credit Union has $704 million in assets and 55,468 members. Bay Federal members have access through seven branch locations, 22 proprietary ATMs and surcharge-free access to over 30,000 ATMs nationwide through the CO-OP Network.

The two Credit Unions stated their volunteer Boards of Directors unanimously approved a merger agreement.

The next steps are for the Credit Unions to National Credit Union Administration and the State of California. Once approved, the

merger proposal will be put to vote to the members of Santa Cruz County Employees Credit Union.

The Credit Unions are estimating that the merger will be complete in late 2014.

“Our friends at Bay Federal Credit Union have been a great partner over the years,” stated Trey Dunbar, Santa Cruz County Employees Credit Union President and CEO. “The regulatory environment has changed to the point that it is costly and Cruz County Employees Credit Union, to compete. The merger opportunity with Bay Federal Credit Union enables us to provide enhanced services to our membership.

Their focus on providing excellent member service, active community involvement, and collaborative culture are a natural

Carrie L. Birkhofer, President and CEO of Bay Federal Credit Union added, “We are excited to pursue this merger opportunity with Santa Cruz County Employees Credit Union. Both organizations started as a vision of a resources together to help one another in the 1950s. This philosophy of ‘people helping people’ remains true and strong today, and is evidenced in the work and collaboration among Credit Unions. We believe that this and will provide even greater options to our collective membership. We are looking forward to welcoming Santa Cruz County Employees Credit Union members into our family.”

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“Spring” from page 18 Spring is not Winter Spring is not Fall Spring is not Summer Spring is Spring and Spring has sprung

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‘Cause guess what Spring is here!

Easter is a time for fun.

Looking for eggs, and eating candy.

Easter is the best.

I love Easter.

In the morning you look for eggs.

This is a time for fun!

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When the sun is shining and gazing on the

Searching, hunting, looking.

What’s in them?

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Listening to the birds chirping and humming through the air.

When the animals come out and play.

As I search for more.

My basket start to get heavier and heavier until… my basket breaks!

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Spring time. shades of colors, and when there is an endless patch of green, and when you think it can’t get any better there’s a crowd of marvelous animals everywhere.

Oh, how I love Spring!

As they bloom with pride , birds are singing.

As birds sing with leadership, snakes slither about.

As snakes slither with, responsibly leaves grow on trees.

As leaves grow on trees, with strength Spring comes alive.

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When the trees are minty and, the air is fresh.

Words as Art from rio Del Mar Elementary Mia Beatty Third grade at Rio Del Mar Elementary Black is the Color … nce at a volcano at midnight there was a small fox named Little Ebony. She got that name discovering an obsidian cloak deep in the depths of the lava. She would never take

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that the depths of the dark volcano were getting darker. She knew that Mr. Midnight was ill because be controlled the darkness of the midnight sky. So she quickly picked some charcoal black roses and rushed toward Mr. Midnight’s cave. Little did she know that Reaper Raven was craving a second helping of souls that night. Not just any soul but her soul. Reaper Raven followed Little Ebony.

Fat Jet Black Cat was glaring at Reaper Raven with his gleaming eyes and a big, fat smile on his face. Little did Reaper Raven know that Fat Jet Black Cat also wanted to visit Mr. Midnight and that he was slowly creeping behind them. Finally, they got to Mr. Midnight’s house and Fat Jet Black Cat was hanging from the chandelier with the same dumb smirk. He pounced on Reaper Raven and they all wrote a story about the adventure.

Light Bright, sunny Burning, tanning, warming Ray, sun, constellations, stars Shining, striking, stunning Exquisite, elegant Dark

By Gianna Burror Water Cool, wet Swimming, riding, diving Running, jumping, climbing Dry, solid Land

By Jakob Schwirner Sun Bright, hot Tanning, warming, soothing Warm, yellow, cold, white Changing, shining, rotating Dark, quiet Moon

By Coby Brunton Pretty Beautiful, cute Stunning, striking, charming Lovely, delightful, unsightly, unlovely Disgusting, disturbing, revolting Hideous, horrid Ugly Kevin Hamlyn

Diamonte Poems Miss Grable’s Third Grade Class two antonyms and contrasts them within the poem. It’s a 16-line poem with eight words describing each antonym.

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Winter Cold, magic Cooling, snowing, freezing Frost, snowman, beach, sun Relaxing, swimming, traveling Warm, beautiful Summer

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CHP Honors 9-1-1 Professionals SACrAMENTo — You may be in the midst of a chaotic moment, a health crisis, or even worse and the three numbers that come to mind to call in the emergency are 9-1-1. The people answering the phones are highly trained professionals who may calmly give direction on what to do, or perhaps give life-saving instructions. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) honors the brave men and women you do not see who are behind the scenes. National Public Safety Telecommunicators week is April 13 – 19, 2014, and a chance to give thanks to the men and women on the other end of a 9-1-1 call.

“I am very proud of our dedicated professionals and the services they provide the public every single day,” said CHP Commissioner Joe Farrow.

“In addition to assisting the public, they help our officers out in the field by providing valuable resources, so that officers can get the job done out there on the front lines.”

The CHP has 25 communications dispatch centers statewide that

questions, and then answer clearly and calmly. tions provided by the dispatcher. description if the emergency involves a criminal suspect.

employ nearly 900 public safety dispatchers. Last year these employees were responsible for handling approximately 8.9 million calls for service.

Calling 9-1-1 can be intimidating. The following tips help callers during an emergency. calm. phone number, address or location, and a detailed description of the incident or vehicle being reported. conversation.

the call-taker where you are. Use a landline to report an emergency whenever possible. ening emergencies. Misuse of the emergency 9-1-1 system will result in a delay for callers with real emergencies and is punishable by a fine of not more than $1,000.

“We honor all public safety communications professionals by recognizing their contributions and the positive impact they have on thousands of lives every day,” added Commissioner Farrow.

The mission of the California Highway Patrol is to provide the highest level of Safety, Service, and Security to the people of California.

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Spring Training For Your Cat

By Katie Volat, DVM, Capitola Veterinary Hospital

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cat toys and get your kitty on a spring training regimen! Obesity is becoming an epidemic amongst household cats, but it is a preventable disease that you have the power to control for your feline friend. If your cat is a few pounds overweight, there are a few simple things that you can do to ensure they get to a healthy weight and stay that way for the years to come.

What Kind of Cat Food? he single most important thing you can do for your overweight kitty is start feeding him exclusively canned food in 2 to 3 daily meals. Over the years, research has

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method for weight loss and maintenance in cats. We have come to realize that dry, grain-based foods not only lead to obesity, but also contribute to other diseases, such as urinary tract disease and diabetes. Most cats who graze on dry food from a bowl that is left out all day are generally overweight and are eating much more than their recommended daily calories.

Cats will over eat if fed this way, just as a person probably would if left in a room all day with a large bag of potato chips!

The average dry cat food contains 4 times the calories ounce-for-ounce compared to canned food. Since canned food contains more moisture, cats feel full after eating much less calories than the same amount of dry food. Canned foods are also much closer to the carnivorous diet cats are naturally intended to eat. Canned foods usually are very palatable, so most cats accept the transition very well.

It is important to take time to transition your cat to this diet to avoid stomach upset. A good starting point is to feed a 1/2 can at each meal. If your schedule keeps you away from home for many hours, you can keep kitty’s meals fresh by leaving out “kitty food popsicles.” Simply mix some canned food with water and freeze in ice cube trays. Leave a couple of these ice cube sized popsicles out for your kitty’s lunchtime meal. As with all new things, most cats will take some time to adjust to this new routine. Do not be discouraged if your cat takes a few weeks to warm up to this new regimen.

Exercise … Moi? hen it comes to losing weight, physical activity is just as important as nutrition, but with cats, we must be patient and creative. Even though cats can sleep up to 20 hours a day, there is still plenty of time for exercise and play! Cats need activities for mental stimulation and enrichment.

Not only does this help with weight management, it also prevents boredom and behavioral problems.

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toy and get him moving by chasing around that little squeaky toy, laser light, or feather on a string. Always ensure you purchase safe cat toys and never let you cat play with strings or small objects without direct supervision.

Cats are very resourceful. They will entertain themselves by using toys and catfriendly furniture when you are away from home. Cat condos or cat trees are great for scratching and climbing. Position your cat’s tree near a window so he can climb up there and see all the squirrels and birds that pass by. This will stimulate your kitty’s natural hunting instinct. areas each day, working on making them the natural hunt that your cat would be spending most of his time doing if he were out in the wild. Once your cat becomes procan then hide meals under cardboard boxes or create a safe obstacle course to keep your kitty entertained for hours.

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What’s overweight’? ot sure how much weight your cat needs to lose? Talk to your veterinarian to find out your cat’s ideal weight and calorie requirements. I recommend checking your cats weight every 8 weeks to monitor progress. What if you have one overweight cat and another thin cat?

Almost 100% of the time, the overweight cat is over eating, and the ideal weight cat is eating all he needs. By switching all your cats to the new feeding regimen, most thin size cats will maintain their weight with no problems. Your veterinarian will be able to recommend the

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safest approach and check to make sure your cat is fit and healthy enough to begin a weight loss regimen. Once you start to see your cat’s new shape and renewed vigor, all your efforts will be worth it!

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SCCB Named Super Premier Performing Bank SANTA Cruz — Santa Cruz County Bank announced receipt of its fourth consecutive designation of Super Premier performing bank

by The Findley Reports, Inc. based upon performance.

T o achieve the Super Premier performance David Heald rating a bank must meet four key performance ratios with Super Premier the highest rating level established by Findley Reports, Inc. Santa Cruz County Bank met all four criteria with a high level for: 1) growth, 2) return on beginning equity, 3) net

operating income as a percentage of average assets and 4) loan losses as a percentage of gross loans.

Gary Steven Findley, Editor of The Findley Reports remarked, “Recognizing Santa Cruz County Bank as a “Super Premier” performing bank is becoming an annual event. This recognition only validates what we already is an “Exceptional” Bank and a top performer amongst all California banks.”

David Heald, President and CEO of Santa Cruz County Bank commented, “This designation is the result of the hard work and dedication of our Board of Directors, our Management team, and our employees to

The ASF is now in the process of completing a new 440’ by 220’ all-purpose School on Mariner Way. This greatly nership with Pajaro Valley School District and the Aptos Soccer Club.

In 1979, the ASF was created as a nonsports facilities and after-school programs at Aptos High School. Its original founders – Dean Weise, Smiley Verduzco, Joe Callahan, Joe MacEnerny and Paul Bailey – established it as a Foundation separate from the high school to allow for more Over the years, the Foundation has raised and donated funds, materials and labor totaling well over $3 million toward those improvements.

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meet high service standards and deliver exceptional value for our shareholders.”

Findley Reports has been recogbanking institutions in California and the Western United States.

Santa Cruz County Bank, founded in 2004, is a locally owned and operated community Capitola, Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley variety of competitive deposit and lending solutions for businesses and individuals. For the past seven years, the Bank’s SBA Department has been recognized as a top SBA lender in Santa Cruz County for 7a and 504 loans.

events: its golf tournament in the spring and its poker tournament in the fall. Join us at the 2014 Aptos Sports Foundation Golf Tournament @ Seascape Golf Course on May 2.

To accomplish its vision of for the future is the establishment of the ASF Endowment Fund under the umbrella of Aptos Sports Foundation. Aptos High School’s alumni base now reaches back relationships created through the years have given the Aptos Sports Foundation a platform from which to develop the endowment fund. Many AHS alumni can look back and are able to attribute many of their successes in life to lessons learned, and friendships made, participating in high school sports.

ASF encourages those alumni, and the individuals, families and residents of Aptos to give back to our community through the ASF Endowment Fund.

The following list is of the current

Paul Bailey – President Co-ownerBailey Properties, Aptos, CA 95003 Mark Dorfman – Vice President AHS Athletic Director 100 Mariner Way Aptos, CA 95003 Danny Braga Paul Bailey – Treasurer Small Business Consultant 1751 Wilshire Drive Aptos, CA 95003 Barbara J Palmer – Secretary Business Manager-Bailey Properties Inc. 505 Shadowmere Way Aptos, CA 95003

Dennis Carney – Director Retired 829 Cheryl Way Aptos, CA 95003 Bill Hagins – Director Pajaro Valley Fresh “Bayview” Brand 455 Calle Del Sol Aptos, CA 95003 Matthew King – Director King Insurance 7397 Soquel Drive Aptos, CA 95003 Corey Neumann – Director OwnerNeuscapes 3001 Granite Creek Drive Scotts Valley, CA 95066.

The Aptos Sports Foundation is a non-

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SC Mineral and Gem Society’s 63rd Annual Show T he Santa Cruz Mineral and Gem Society (SCMGS) will be holding its 63rd annual show on April 26 and 27, 10 AM to 5 PM daily, at the Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium. This year offers new and exciting vendors, mineral and gem displays, speakers, and activities for you and your family.

Visit our club website, http://scmgs. org/shows/index.html for discount coupons. Admission is $5.00 for those over 12. Children and Scouts in uniform are admitted free.

Two dynamic speakers who are sure to enlighten as well as amaze:

On Saturday, April 26, at 2 PM, Mark Hylkema, the Santa Cruz District Archaeologist for California State Parks, will be speaking about the Columbian Mammoth unearthed in 2011 in Castroville. He will present insights about what life was like in the Monterey Bay area during the late Pleistocene era.

On Sunday, April 27, at 2 PM, Rick Kennedy, a professional mineral dealer and specimen miner, will describe mining for Quartz scepter crystals found at Hallelujah Junction, near Reno, Nevada. Rick will relate not only

the history of the area, the quartz found there but also his own colorful tales of

digging there along with some of his own incredible finds.

Fluorescent Rocks and Minerals on display in a darkened area and available for purchase. This is a must-see for children and adults. The bright “glow-in-the-dark” colors are simply amazing.

Geodes available for purchase and be own geode.

Pan for real gold at the East Bay Proshow the 49ers panned for gold right here in California.

Fun for kids. There will be many activities from a treasure hunt to painting fossils in addition to our spinning treasure wheel.

A silent auction table with some incredible specimens for your bidding pleasure.

Displays showcasing our member’s collections throughout the auditorium.

You’ll be amazed at these incredible collections of our member and guest craftsmen.

Gems, rocks, minerals, jewelry, fossils, for sale along with lapidary equipment, books, and so much more.

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expected to create some inconvenience for those living in this area, and the county of Santa Cruz Department of Public Works requests your patience while the work is being completed. Plans have been made to minimize the construction impacts and The County DPW thanks you in advance for your patience during the upcoming construction period.

If you have any questions about this project, please contact Greg Jones, Civil Engineer, at (831) 454·2160.

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anta Cruz County Bank announced that Marshall Delk has joined the bank as Vice President and Regional Relationship Manager.

Mr. Delk is a well-established local banker who has held executive level positions during his extensive 27-year Marshall Delk banking career. He has held the title of Bank President, Chief and Controller. Mr. Delk is a graduate

of the University of Louisville where he obtained a Bachelor’s degree and a graduate of Golden Gate University in San Francisco where he obtained a Master of Science degree in Taxation.

An active community service leader, Mr. Delk currently serves on the Board of Dominican Hospital Foundation and the Santa Cruz County Workforce Investment Board. In addition, he currently serves on the Finance Committee for Cabrillo College Foundation and on the Audit Committee for United Way of Santa Cruz County. He has served on the Board of Directors of Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Santa Cruz County

for eight years, including one year as Board President; on the Board of Cabrillo College Foundation for nine years, including two years as President; and on the Board of the Santa Cruz Symphony for eleven years. He has also been a treasurer and supporter of local youth soccer leagues and schools.

President and CEO David Heald stated, “The Bank’s growth and strong

to take advantage of opportunities to hire experienced bankers in our marketplace to support our promise to deliver a relationship-style of banking to our community. We look forward to Marshall’s contributions to the Bank’s growth and to our community in the years ahead.”

Mr. Delk will be based out of the Bank’s

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Adopt-A-Poll this June and raise Money for Your organization

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he “Adopt-A-Poll” program is a great fundraising opportunity for organizations to earn at least $560

work.

With the “Adopt-a-Poll” program, an organization “adopts” one or more polling places and is responfacility on Election Day, Tuesday, June 3.

One person serves as the Inspector in charge of the polling place and responsible for picking up the election supplies the day before the election and returning them election night. A second person serves as the Electronic Voting Specialist in charge of the voting equipment. Three additional people serve as Clerks who check in voters, hand out ballots, and assist voters as needed.

Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. polling place at 6 a.m. to set up the facility and it can take up to two hours after the polls close to pack up supplies and return the facility to its original condition.

To serve in the polls, a person must be a registered voter, a legal resident, or a high school student, age 16 or older, who

is a U.S. citizen, with at least a 2.5 grade point average.

Poll worker duties include attending a 2-hour training class held in advance of the election, setting up the polling place on Election Day, opening the polls, assisting voters, closing the polls, certifying the work completed, and delivering election materials to the election return center.

Poll workers are paid $75 for Electronic Voting Specialists and Clerks and $100 for Inspectors, plus an additional $20 for attending the training class if they complete their service at the polls. Each poll worker then donates his or her earnings to their organization.

Polling places are located at schools, local businesses and other public places throughout Santa Cruz County.

For more information about the Adopt-a-Poll

visit our website at www.votescount.com

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25. Madonna’s iconic stagewear 28. Arizona Indian 30. Rub elbows 35. Animal house 37. Supernatural life force 39. a.k.a. Pleasant Island 40. Editing choice on computer 41. *”The Jetsons” genre 43. Largest organ of human body 44. Get ready to drive 46. Alpine transport 47. Pay attention 48. In this document 50. Show horse type 52. Like a fox 53. Toothy wheel 55. In the capacity of 57. *Danny or D.J. or Michelle 60. *Lorelai or Rory or

9. Explore by touch 10. It makes one scratch 11. He plus she 12. ___ Royal Highness Queen Elizabeth II 15. Swelling on foot 20. Rumpelstiltskin’s machine, pl.

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New paperbacks for those with varied interests …

Kindling the Moon

An Arcadia Bell Novel

By Jenn Bennett

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he fourth book of the urban fantasy series created by Jenn Bennett and featuring Arcadia “Cady” Bell, this latest adventure continues the string of personal problems the freewheeling, sexy magician has had to deal with.

Her notorious parents haven’t been around for quite a while, but now Cady’s mother is determined to take permanent possession of her daughter’s body. To block her murderous mother’s intentions, Cady will have to uncover the evil spell her parents cast during her conception and other dark family secrets.

Assisting Cady in this task is her lover, Lon Butler, an enigmatic demonologist with a teenage son. Together this duo will discover things about Cady that perhaps would be better left buried in the past. But once they begin this perilous journey, they must travel down the dark road to the end.

Obviously, if you have read the previous books in this entertaining series you’ll have to buy this latest installment.

On the other hand, if you aren’t familiar with Arcadia Bell now is as good a time as any to make her acquaintance.

The Missing File

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his new crime series features Israeli detective Avraham Avraham. When a teenager goes missing on his way to school, Avraham is assigned the case.

Psychologically, the investigationengages the detective like no other assignment he has been given and the more Avraham delves into the youth’s background and case, the more puzzling the disappearance becomes.

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that may or may not just be a false lead.

Narrated from the perspectives of both the detective and the suspect, this is a beguiling crime story that will challenge the reader as much as the main protagonist.

Already optioned for a television series, this stunning new series with its brooding main character has impressed everyone who has read it. A second installment, “A Possibility of Violence,” is set for release this summer.

And Man Created God:

A History of the World at the Time of Jesus

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t the time of Jesus’ birth, there were many gods who elicited the veneration and worship of various individuals. Some of these religions were short lived while others thrived for centuries.

In this fascinating book, Selina O’Grady explores the power of religious belief and looks at these nascent religions as they began to emerge. A central question that drives this narrative is why did emperors of the time choose the religious options that they did?

Why did China’s rulers focus on Confucianism? Why was a tiny Jewish cult led

by Jesus eventually adopted by Rome’s emperors? Why did Christianity grow so quickly to become the predominant world religion?

The answer to these questions requires that one investigate the connection between politics and religion. This connection was relevant thousands of years ago and it is still important today. pelling look at the time of Jesus and shows how what happened during that period had far reaching consequences. No matter if you are a believer or nonbeliever, you’ll very accessible narrative.

The Sound of Broken Glass

manner in a very seedy hotel, Gemma and Detective Sergeant Melody Talbot are assigned the case.

Shortly thereafter, a similar crime scene with another barrister found dead suggests what appeared to be a random crime is, perhaps, the work of a serial killer who is working through an “issue” with the legal profession.

Gemma’s husband is drawn into the case when he realizes that he has a personal connection to one of the suspects. The real childhood friend of one of the victims is the killer or the next name on the madman’s list.

You’ll like the atmospheric ending of this novel, which unfolds in the Crystal Palace section of London during an ice slippery turns and twists.

The Epic Story of Lark Force, The Forgotten Garrison, January –July 1942

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t the outset of World War II, a small island garrison in New Britain, New Guinea, with fewer than 1,700 soldiers and airmen came under attack by a much larger Japanese invasion force.

Lark Force, as the defenders were dubbed, was attacked early in 1942 and Rabaul, the island capital, soon became a Japanese stronghold in

Based on military records and interviews with the soldiers, nurses, and citizens who survived the ordeal, this book

By Deborah Crombie 2006 under the title “Darkest Hour,” this

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his latest English suspense yarn features London detectives Duncan Kincaid and Gemma James . When a respected barrister is left dead in a very compromising

on Rabaul and what followed as the Lark not so fortunate were either imprisoned or massacred in cold blood.

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By Mary Alice Monroe Photographs by Barbara J. Bergwerf

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familiar sight in some areas of the Central Coast. This excellent picture book introduces young readers to full life cycle of these beautiful creatures.

A simple text illustrated with color photos tells the story of the monarch’s full development from caterpillar to the time it emerges from the chrysalis.

At the end of the book are four pages of activities that will engage the youngster and explain in greater detail how this wonderful transformation occurs.

This would be an excellent resource to use in the classroom or if you are home schooling your child. After reading the book a trip to one of the local monarch habitats would certainly be in order.

Saving is Good ... But It’s Not Investing

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t’s a good thing to have some savings.

When you put the money in a lowrisk account, you can be sure it will be readily available when you need it. None“saving” and “investing.” Still, you might be thinking that investing is risky, while savings accounts carry much less risk. And it is certainly true that investing does involve risks

you far into the future. Think about it this way: Saving is for today, while investing is for tomorrow.

You need your savings to pay for your daily expenses, such as groceries, and your so on. In fact, you might even want your savings to include an emergency fund containing six to 12 months’ worth of living expenses to pay for unexpected costs, such as a new furnace or a major car repair.

These are all “here and now” expenses for them. But in thinking of your long-term goals, such as college for your children and a comfortable retirement for yourself, most individuals typically can’t simply rely Why? Because, quite simply, investments

guarantee that losses will be recovered.

Nonetheless, if you put all your money in savings, you’re actually

fact, a low-rate savings account might not potential to help achieve your objectives. saving and investing, let’s do a quick comparison. Suppose you put $200 per month into a savings account that paid hypothetical 3% interest (which is actually higher than the rates typically being paid today). After 30 years, you would have accumulated about $106,000, assuming you were in the 25% federal tax bracket.

Now, suppose you put that same $200 per month in a tax-deferred investment that hypothetically earned 7% a year. At the end of 30 years, you would end up with about $243,000. (Keep in mind that you would have to pay taxes on withdrawals. Hypothetical’s do not include any transaction costs or fees.)

This enormous disparity between the amounts accumulated in the two accounts

that, over time, you will lose purchasing power.

Ultimately, the question isn’t whether do both. But you do need to decide how toward savings and how much toward investments.

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for women through all stages from Second Tuesdays each month diagnoses through treatment.

Free Job Seek Workshop!

For more information or to

saveyoursanity@aol.com California.html for more information.

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Beach Resort while watching an amazing fashion show! Our show mazing colorful and luminous will feature local models walking the watercolors will be presented runway in the latest fashions from local stores to music by Music Now and exhibiting watercolorist at DJ. This fun fashion soiree will also their annual show.

Tuesdays, Thursdays thru feature a trunk show with a dozen Saturdays boutiques selling their wonderful Ocean Gate Zen Center Zazen merchandise.

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by Brian Liddicoat on the Santa Cruz Railroad “Built by Giants.”

Learn about the politics, the opening day Governor’s Ball at the world class Aptos Hotel and how the railroad changed our county forever.

Call or email for reservations,

Meal Solution Mondays

Scotts Valley. For more infor-

Terrance, Aptos oin other adults who are grieving PFLAG (Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays) the death of a friend or family member. Learn helpful tools for coping: Share stories and receive support from people who care.

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Ownership

Anonymous is a Chealthyo-dependents 12-step group for people who want relationships and self esteem.

To register to one of the meeting and

charge in Santa Cruz and Watsonville. First Tuesdays and For a schedule and more information, Third Wednesdays each month go to www.coda.org or e-mail

Santa Cruz/ Monterey Bay Branch ADHD Support Group Meetings

Orientations to Become Advocates for Children

Second and Fourth Mondays First and Third Wednesdays

Alzheimers Support Groups

Drop-in Grief Support

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Santa Cruz will donate 10% of total sales to Second Harvest every Thursday night from 5-10 p.m. Every $1 donated provides healthy 4 meals to people in need throughout Santa Cruz through agencies that Second Harvest support.

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annual Omega Nu fundraiser at Harvey West Park. Last years event raised nearly $70,000 for community organizations.

Monday April 28

Meet the Candidates for Santa Cruz County Sheriff

A is a 12-step support group for here will be an opportunity for those who wish to stop eating questions from the audience. compulsively. All are welcome.

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Third Wednesdays a more organized and unclutConference Room at Elena Baskin/ Freedom Blvd. Watsonville ASA (Court Appointed Special Meeting Schedule for the tered life, or dealing with the Nar-Anon Advocates) needs volunteers, 3-5 SCWD2 Task Force consequences of having too much hat is co-dependency? What hours per week, to provide support, acilitated by Jill Ginghofer, this is enabling? What is this guidance, and a powerful voice in group is for caregivers and family insanity? Am I the only one who members of people with Alzheimers court for children who have been feels this way? Join Nar-Anon, a removed from their homes because eetings are open to the public world wide fellowship of relatives of abuse or neglect. Everyone and the location alternates and friends of addicts who have Tuesdays welcome, men and bilingual folks between the City of Santa Cruz Police B12 Fridays especially encouraged.

Community Room, and the Soquel addiction. Three meetings are now uesday Support Group is a Creek Water District Headquarters. being held in Santa Cruz County, gathering for women with all on Sundays, Tuesdays, and Fridays. supports immunity, energy, for more info.

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and you are a Capitola resident, go to our website www.cityofcapitola.org to sign up.

support group for adults grieving the Monday April 21 death of a family member or a friend. Stitchers By The Sea This group is a place where you can share stories, learn tools for coping, and egular meeting of Stitchersreceive support from people who care. by-the-Sea local chapter of For more information, please call Embroiderer’s Guild of America.

Admission is free and the public is welcome. Meetings are help at the Third Fridady of Each Month Live Oak Senior Center.

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688-3356 for meeting/dinner reservations or information or visit Scotts Valley Farmer’s Market www.cabrillohostlions.org.

9a.m.-1p.m. SV Community Center,

Cabrillo Host Lions Club

Dominion Ct., Aptos ommander Chuck Woodson leads the meetings.

Second and Fourth Wednesdays

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Valley Drive, Scotts Valley. iving a business presentation?

Interviewing for a job? orning meditation schedule Improve your speaking skills in a Second Thursdays each month is Tues. & Thurs. 6:45am; friendly, supportive environment Veterans of Foreign Wars Fri. 9:00am, & Sat. 8:30am with Redwood Ramblers Toastfollowed by “Come As You masters. Open to all levels. ommander Ronals Petty leads Drop-ins welcome. For more instruction First Tues. of each the meetings. month at 6:30pm.

For more info. visit both

Monday, ranging from meat dishes, to gluten-free, to vegan. Try a Tuesdays thru Sundays sample, get a recipe card, and learn et support for loosing weight at Svaroopa® Yoga Classes tips for meal prep and leftovers. these health group meetings.

See website for times, Deerpark Featured recipes are posted on the New Leaf Community blog at www.newleafcommunity.com.

Mar Blvd. Aptos es, you can do yoga! With the Overeaters Anonymous aptoschamber.com support of blankets, beginning students relax into easy poses Clares St. Capitola designed to release to deepest Thursday May 8 tensions in the body along the May Breakfast Meeting PROFILE of Santa Cruz. Its free spine. Discover this unique form and it works. Last year it places 126 of Hatha yoga that deeply relaxes, First Wednesday each month of its members in jobs, and we can Adoption/Child Welfare Orientation help you too. Ongoing workshops quiets the mind, reduces pain, accelerates injury recovery, and will cover resume writing, comoin us for our May breakfast promotes better over all health. munication, and interview skills. meeting with special guest For more information, visit www. speaker Jim Weyermann, President and/or adoptive parent is to of the Santa Cruz Warriors. attend orientation. The orientation Call or email for reservais designed to review the child First Tuesdays each month Mondays, Wednesdays, welfare system and to give you Tail Wagging World of Dog aptoschamber.com a chance to have your question and Thursdays

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Wednesday May 14 Santa Cruz County Heroes

he city of Capitola is holding Breakfast its annual garage sale rain or shine. There will be nearly 100 households participating throughout the City. Down load your map starting on Thursday April 17th for the addresses and a email Camilla.Boolootian@ description of what each person is redcross.org

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Announcements Call for artists for the Begonia Festival!

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ultiple venues in Santa Cruz, Monterey and San he Capitola Begonia Festival Jose will be showing dozens of Comittee is excited to invite all local artists to submit a piece workers both in the U.S. and internationally. of art to serve as the official For a full listing of titles and poster for the 62nd Annual Capitola Begonia Festival, 2014. venues go to reelwork.org According to Kim Hogan, a former selected artist, “This Tuesdays is an experience of a lifetime BINGO I would wish for all fellow artists in the community”. This year’s theme is “Begonia’s on osted by Soquel Sports Broadway.” The artwork does Foundation. Buy-In $15. Full not have to include this theme, snack bar available. First Tuesday but selection does traditionally of each month is special $25 buy in favor it. A list of past themes and posters can be viewed at www.begoniafestival.com.

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The event takes place yearround and illuminates some of For a full listing of titles and the most talented local artists venues go to reelwork.org from local galleries.

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Big Band Dance

is an “Old Boards, No Cords” retro surfboard contest that features pre-1970 vintage surfboards weighing 20lbs. or more, single use of a leash. Catch the action at Pleasure point.

Capitola orty-seven years of performing allroom dancing to live in the Bay Area, over 250 Thursday May 8 annhogan@att.net. music by The 10th Ave. popular tunes. Come see our Lunafest 2014!

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Refreshments, large band for Free in Sunnyvale Every Volunteers Needed for the floor, friendly atmosphere, free Wednesday. No cover.

Monterey Symphony Contact Lee McLaughlin, Booking parking. Open to the publicne hundred percent of the he Monterey Symphony singles welcome! is seeking volunteers. If for information about booking and The Breast Cancer Fund you love music and want person. Proceeds benefit MCSC. Lunafest tickets are available at to be involved, please call (831) 646-8511 or visit www. www.PeninsulaBanjoBand.org tickets.com montereysymphony.org for more information.

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his is a night for true “Social Cabrillo College Black box theatre, Tango.” Order a wonderful meal from the Star Bene ridays and Saturdays @ 7:30p.m.; Argentine Menu, (or their well Sundays @ 2:00p.m.; Student known italian menu), and enjoy Performance: Friday, April 25, the ambiance of Argentina and 10:00 p.m. Tickets: 831-479-6154 or www.cabrillovapa.com. $19 adults. join us in a social tango dance to music from the Golden Age $17 seniors/students. $9 cabrillo of Tango. student activity card holder. $12 Private instruction and classes children under 10 years of age.

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quare dancing! Try it, you’ll like it! Friendship put to music, of antiques and unique items. event is family friendly. Classes Come and check it out! Browse through Jan 29 are free. through a wide assortment of For more information, contact Sue treasures including books and photographs, vintage jewelry, clothing, at caller4u@att.net. glass and ceramic collectibles, vintage hawaiian kitsch, turquoise, Modern Square Dancing Class original artwork, and a whole lot of whatnot!

For more info, please contact us all (831) 726-7053 or e-mail caller4u@razzolink.com for Facebook. more information!

Ongoing April 18 thru May 4

Cabrillo Theatre Arts Department presents Shakespeare ‘As You Like It’

Second Sundays Each Month

Capitola Village. ill have the new spring/ summer bamboo clothing line available for customers to see, touch and order.The Carol Wang designer label, based out of Fremont, features knitwear using a combination of bamboo, linen and other natural fibers.

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Friday May 9 Thru Sunday May 11

Cabrillo Spring Dance Concert Cabrillo’s Crocker Theatre ancers from all over Santa Cruz County will come together to celebrate the diversity of dance at this annual performance, which features choreography by students, faulty and guest artist.

More info at www.cabrillo.edu

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Saturday May 10 Day On The Farm

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his annual event celebrates the history of good old-fashioned farming. Activities include making ice cream, churning butter, milking practice cows, and hayrides.

More info at www.aghistoryproject. org

Saturday May 17 Sunday May 18 Santa Cruz Symphony

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he symphony’s season comes to an end with “Renewal,” a concert featuring goal soloists from the Metropolitan Opera and the Cabrillo Symphonic Chorus.

Concerts in Santa Cruz and Watsonville. phony.org

While April has a complicated energy attached to it, dear Taurus, there are some bright spots.

Get in touch with your grounded side on the 20th and 21st. How? What about heading out Energy may not be at its best for work and health routines, and you could be feeling sluggish

Gemini (May 22-June 21)

You’re gaining a good amount of respect professionally and in your community this month, dear Gemini, especially around the 6th. Self-esteem is improved - some of the problems you encountered last month will clear up or concern you less. The Full Moon on April 15th shines but nags in a big way. Do everything you can to get in touch with your creative energies on the

Cancer (June 22-July 22)

Beautiful energy is with you in April for self-expression and spirit, dear Cancer. Fortunate you’ve always wanted might come your way. You may not be able to do everything, but you This is not the best time for single people to begin a long-term relationship. Emotions may run high for the next few days, but that should clear up once spring gets underway.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 23)

Finances can receive a nice boost in April, dear Leo. You start out the month thinking about your place in the grand scheme of things on the 1st and 2nd. Do you belong here, or there?

With the go-getters or the do-gooders? Both at once? Neither? Give the system some serious thought. Chances are very good that you will attract pleasant people or interactions into your Keep your eyes open for social opportunities that seem to come out of nowhere.

Virgo (Aug. 24-Sep. 22)

While you may not feel in charge, it’s a good time for learning more about the people in your life.

You are growing towards a more spiritual or idealistic approach to your relationships, and this feeling restless at home or at work then it is up to you to tell whoever you need to tell, that you need to do whatever it is you need to do, to quell this restless energy.

Libra (Sep. 23-Oct. 23)

It’s time to pick up your sleeves and get down to work this month, dear Libra. You’ll have the most success if you bring more creativity to your daily routine or work. Work matters increasday. When’s the last time you had a massage? Why not head down to the massage college and get a cut-rate rub from a student? It won’t cost too much and you’ll feel great afterwards.

Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22)

The month may start out full of fun and amusement, but there’s nothing carefree about it. Getting in touch with your “inner child” is easy now. Your thirst for adventure resurfaces after a period of hesitancy. Social life could get hyper, and tiny missteps could cause blowup reactions. No one needs this. Regardless, keep communicating! By the super-intuitive 6th and 7th, your Spideyyour best bet right now, as long as you don’t go overboard.

Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21)

There is a lot of charm in your manner and in the ways you communicate this month, dear Sagittarius, but you’re keeping a lot to yourself in this rather introspective month. Don’t try to overeat your way to happiness on the 1st or 2nd (or any other day, for that matter). No, an extra helping of fudge sauce isn’t going to make that double cheeseburger digest any better. Look for small, incremental improvements rather than radical leaps forward. The next few days may be unfocused and your heartstrings may get tweaked, but be your normal practical, caring self and it will all cheerfully pass.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 20)

Your key word for the 1st and 2nd is: Indulge! Yes, indulge in romance. Indulge in spending quality time with friends and family. Indulge in loving your work. Indulge in getting a good night’s sleep. Indulge in some amazing, healthy meals. Wonderful energy is with you for learning, corresponding, negotiating, communicating, and connecting. This can anchor you for the next couple of weeks when the world gets frenetic and people constantly annoy and interrupt each other. Manage your time carefully this month. There can be a tendency to procrastinate and to avoid important responsibilities.

Aquarius (Jan 21-Feb. 18)

You might be getting used to being more popular than usual. The New Moon could bring you you through the next two weeks, when the world may be scrambled and the people slightly crazed. Financial, work, and practical matters improve in April. Creative projects could bring and resurface into a more serious and ambitious world and work environment.

Pisces (Feb. 19-Mar. 20)

Cook yourself a wonderful dinner on the 1st. Sit down, light a candle, and enjoy every bite.

If at all possible, do this alone: You are in need of some serious ‘you’ time. Get in some major nurturing and a good night’s sleep and see if you don’t feel a million times better afterwards. demands. Don’t get lost in the confusion. The April 15th Full Moon could renew your feelings of love, if not for a person then for a fading memory, pet, fondness for a place, or perhaps the simple joy of doing something special that had to be neglected as life got busier.

Aries (March 21-April 20)

all your time cleaning up other people’s little messes. The Full Moon on April 15th reminds you that good health and low stress are worth their weight in gold. This is a great period for spending long breath and look around. You have all the time in the world! Give yourself a pep talk on the 16th and 17th. You deserve it. And yes, you can do this! Easy-peasy. Seriously.

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Annoyances B uddy is our 18-year-old, longhaired cat. We scoop out her two litter boxes daily (she needs space to do her business), let her in when she meows and provide a special heating pad for her bed.

She’s a bit lax on grooming which leaves her mat-prone. (Maybe she’s tired of giving herself hairballs.)

I’m a bit lax on brushing her, which leaves me guilt-prone. (She bites if the brush goes anywhere behind her front paws and that leaves a lot of cat ungroomed.)

Every time I pet Buddy and feel a mat, my “bad owner” guilt meter pegs red. I don’t know if the mats annoy Buddy. It doesn’t matter. They annoy me and I’m the boss. I took Buddy to our awesome groomer, Linda, and asked her to use the -

too).

Linda told me clipping might not be the best course of action.

Here’s how she explained it: As cats get older, their skin becomes more elastic and sometimes the mats have a bit of skin pulled into the base of them. Clipping for clipping’s sake might nick her. (In case you’re wondering, Linda said hair mats on dogs tend to sit on top of the skin and are more clipper-friendly.)

“I error on the side of caution and concern for Buddy’s well-being,” Linda said. “Plus, she’s old – no need to stress her out.” Linda mentioned that, in some cases, she tells an owner to take the cat to the vet to remove mats ultra-close to the skin. “The vet isn’t necessarily good at grooming,” she continued, “but if the vet cuts the cat while removing the mat, then (a) the vet has the skill to patch up the cut and (b) the owner pays the vet, not me.” I told Linda that with this

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Every time I pet Buddy and feel a mat, my “bad owner” guilt meter pegs red. information I would change my view and live with some mats if I needed to.

A couple of hours later, I got a voice mail to pick up Buddy. When I arrived, Linda said she liked hearing reached Work In Progress Coaching.

“Just hearing that reminds me that we are always working to get better and that’s a good thing at any age.”

She shared a story: “When I taught a grooming class, in addition to teaching technical skills, I would share tips I’d learned over the years. One day, I told the class that when I clip the nails of a dog that had an elderly owner, I always Dremeled the nails to remove sharp edges. Why? For the owner’s sake. I knew that elderly skin was more easily bruised and torn.

Newly trimmed, unsanded nails had the potential to hurt the owner and, potentially, their experience of me.”

Linda could simply do her expert thing and ply her trade, but she doesn’t. She pays attention to the system within which her customers live. She patiently responds to concerns with education, not “trust me” platitudes. She doesn’t just do what an owner asks for if it violates her commitment to care for her fourlegged customers. She does what the customer ultimately wants: their pet to be cared for properly. leadership lesson: Next time you want to get an annoying “mat” out of someone’s behavior or your own, remember: it’s likely to have skin attached. It could be the skin of a wellengrained habit, a behavior that worked

conversation model instead: Set the context. (Speak your intention and intended outcome.)

Give feedback. examples. Say how the behavior impacts your perception of them. If you think the behavior might be a career staller, tell them.)

Ask what they see about the behavior. do it, listen to understand their worldview. Most likely, that’s what must be altered.)

Say what the desired behavior looks like and the consequences for not changing. (Calling it out may jump-start the change process.)

Make a time-based request for improvement.

Follow-up and complete the development process.

The role as a manager or leader includes being responsible for supporting the development of your people. Don’t wait too long before calling in support for the process.

(We’re all getting older. No need knows how to help someone release productive ones that lead to higher performance and less annoyance.

(Pus, a skilled coach can attend to the nicks likely to occur in the matremoving process.)

teams and their leaders work together that matter. www.wipcoaching.com ~

even in appropriate now.

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Using your title, Mr. /Ms. Manager/Boss, to summarily say “clip it out” probably isn’t the best

SPCA Featured Pet At Sunset Center Carmel

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ouis Lortie ranks among the very

After concerts in New York, Maestro Lortie headed for Carmel for his Sunday, 3 pm concert at the fabulous Sunset

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Sky’s the Limit for Skeeter!

keeter was found as a stray on the streets of Monterey and was just a shadow of himself, all skin and bones. This sixyear-old Spaniel/Papillon mix is still quite thin but seems to be gaining weight and personality as well! Skeeter is such a polite, sweet and gentle soul who will make a wonderful and loving companion.

At about 6 pounds, this little guy is extremely easy to scoop up, carry, hold in your lap or travel with. He does wonderfully in the car and enjoys being out and about and taking in the scenery.

Skeeter walks wonderfully on a leash; you’ll barely even know he’s on the other end! He enjoys politely meeting new people, socializes with other dogs happily and does very well with children. Skeeter doesn’t require a ton of exercise and may be a perfect companion for a mobile senior or someone living in a small space.

All this sweet boy wants is a human of his own who will give him the love and attention he seeks and deserves. We can guarantee that he won’t disappoint so stop by for Skeeter!

The Santa Cruz SPCA is a 501c3 charitable organization. For more information call 465-5000, visit our website www.spcasc.org or stop by 2685 Chanticleer Avenue. Hours are Tuesday-Sunday, 11:00 A.M. to 5:00 p.m. The SPCA Mall Adoption Center and Gift Shop is in the Capitola Mall near Target, open Fridays from 11am-5pm and Sat-Sun 11am-4pm.

Monterey on Saturday was cancelled, Lortie left Phoenix at 10:30 am on Sunday and arrived in Monterey at 12:05 pm. This left the dapper, charismatic world famous pianist very little time to prepare himself for the 3 pm concert.

For this writer, it was a great pleasure to see/hear him in concert. The all Frederic Chopin program consisted of Twelve Etudes, Opus 10, Trois Nouvelles Etudes, Opus Posth and Twelve Etudes, opus 25, a monumental undertaking to say the very least and all performed on an incredible Hamburg

could be felt on my back. To quote the program, after hearing Etude No. 10, Hans von Buelow stated “Who can play this study in a really may congratulate himself on having climbed to the highest point of the pianist’s Parnassus.”

The Trois Nouvelles Etudes, Opus Champagne that prepared one for Opus 25. the intended, requisite poetry and charpotential pitfalls. The following Etudes of Opus 25 were performed with balance, profound emotional quality, at times with glacial austerity,

Chopin’s mood and shape convincingly.

Lortie epitomized the pianist seeking to facilitate fantastic music making, gorSunset center like a geous orchestral full orchestra. colors, all executed with wit, drive and Op. 10 started out like full sonorous texture. a canon shot immeJudging by diately exploiting Maestro Lortie’s Lortie’s incredible facial expressions Louis Lortie razor sharp virtuthere was no doubt osity. The twenty-six Etudes that followed he was enjoying himself immensely and demanded an inherently, almost impos- no doubt the audience knew they were in the presence of a great master pianist Etude No. 3 in E Major was beautifully who possessed an overwhelming spiritual passionate, full of harmonic subtleties. The connection with Chopin. Special thanks to acceleration and precise rhythmic drive Anne and Peter Thorp for presenting this Lortie exhibited in No. 4 in C -sharp minor artist.

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