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Vol 20 No. 19

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

MONTE

Santa Cruz County Symphony Opens its 54th Season

FOUNDATION 17TH ANNUAL FIREWORKS EXTRAVAGANZA Seacliff State Beach • Friday October 7 • 5-10 p.m. ome to the biggest, best beach party on the Central Coast! Friday, OCTOBER 7 at Seacliff State Beach - 5:00 PM to 10:00 p.m. One admission and one raffle chance is just $10.00. Children 5 and under are free! • Raffle Grand Prize $5,000! • Second Prize $3,000! • Third Prize $1,500! Need not be present to win! County school’s 17th annual fundraising opportunity he only place you can see (legal) fireworks over Aptos in Santa Cruz County occurs at Seacliff Beach on Friday, October 7 at 9:15 p.m. But don’t think that the fun begins only after dark; be there starting at 5 p.m. for the fun, food and live DJ party music by Showbiz from the KDON morning madness show. Free Parking & Free shuttle from Cabrillo College and Liftline will be available Marc Monte, president of the Monte Foundation said, “We’re returning to our roots, where the Fireworks are the main show. “

John Larry Granger

First three Weekends

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CROP Hunger Walk Second Harvest

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2011 Open Studios

he wait is finally over! The Symphony’s new season begins Saturday, October 1, 8 pm at the Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium with a matinee performance at the Mello Center Sunday, October 2, 2 pm. To open this momentous season — the last to be conducted by Maestro John Larry Granger — we present ... THE BIG APPLE! A big concert with some very big talent. The program will be off to a fast start with Rossini’s charged William Tell Overture. Rossini’s final opera, Gilluime Tell, was a tribute to the legendary marksman who shot an apple off his son’s head. The revolutionary and antiauthoritarian opera was censored in his Native Italy, but soon found its fame in Vienna. Today the work is best known for its overture, used as the theme music for The Lone Ranger. The driving, energetic pace of the William Tell Overture has made it culturally synonymous with the rhythm of the Wild West.

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Monte Foundation 17th Annual Fireworks Extravaganza – Seacliff State Beach • Friday October 7 • 5-10 p.m. Santa Cruz County Symphony Opens its 54th Season Community News

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17,000 Pounds of Pollution Collected by 4,584 Volunteers Cabrillo Gallery Hosts delicious exhibit TASTY – Artists Playing with Food Explored in new multi-medium Exhibit ‘Save Our Surf’ Campaign Raises $10,000 for Surfrider Foundation – Couch Distributing Company’s annual fundraiser to support the environment • A Record Year for the Santa Cruz County Fair ‘Annie Get Your Gun’ comes to Bethany University Theater • Cindy’s Annual Concert • Owner of Pit Bulls Wanted in Aptos Attack Cabrillo Lions Receive Honor from State • The Chinese Fishing Village on Monterey Bay Women in Business Leadership Forum • Medicare Open Enrollment Period Change for New Prescription Drug and Health Plans Open Studios Art Tour • 1986 ~ 2011 – A Historical Tour of the Region’s Most Famous Art Adventure • Where to find your 2011 Open Studios Artist Guide & Calendar Second Harvest’s CROP Hunger Walk New Local Chapter of CHADD – Children & Adults with ADHD – First Meeting Wednesday Oct. 19 6-7 p.m. Child Safety Seat Checkup Aptos/La Selva Fire Event Highlights Child Passenger Safety Week ‘Aloha Siena’ – Siena House Annual Dinner Auction Seymour Center at Long Marine Lab October Calendar Iranian-American Pianist Soheil Nasseri – Sunday, October 9, 2011, 3 PM – Cabrillo College Music Recital Hall

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Sports Wrap 13 Aptos Quarterback Scores 5 TDs … On the Ground! • Aptos High School Scoreboard

Business Profiles 16 Cruz Car Wash – The Best Experience and a Sparkling Vehicle Every Time by Gail Penniman

21 Brent Garvey Painting – Making Your Vision a Reality by Cynthia Howe Home & Garden 17 Shrink Your Waist and Expand Your Palate

Calendar • Arts & Entertainment – Pages 28 & 29

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

Featured Columnists 22 The Book Bag by Robert Francis – Chapter books for young readers… 25 Work in Progress by Camille Smith – Bright Side of Burnout: How to recognize & FIX IT! Part 2 of 2

27 Out & About by Josie Cowden 30 Carbon Monoxide and You by Mike Conrad, Division Chief Aptos La Selva Fire District

SPCA Featured Pet • Page 31 – Be-Dazzled By A Doxie

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Monte continued, “No bands and no kiddie game area. There will be just food and refreshment booths.” Gates open at 5 p.m. Come, grab dinner at the beach or bring your own. Pick your favorite spot and relax for the exciting fireworks extravaganza by Zambelli. ••• Raffle Drawing will be at 8:45 - FIREWORKS EXTRAVAGANZA 9:15

The Monte Foundation Leading the Way ach year the Monte Foundation provides the opportunity for public, private and charter schools as well as youth groups to earn money to support their sports, educational curriculum, and now it is offering scholarships. Originally formed to help only local Aptos Schools, the Monte Foundation made history with the firstever countywide school fundraiser in October of 1996.

the sponsors are able to continue to put on this unique fundraising event.” Monte continued, “I’m pleased that the Monte Foundation can help the famiWhy fundraising for lies and schools that want to help themlocal schools and organizations? n this day of governmental deadlocks, selves. We have had schools that have raised thousands of shrinking school dollars proving that budgets, sports pro“Fundraising is no participation by pargram cutbacks, and larger classes, it longer a bonus for our ent and student volunteers CAN make a requires teacher and schools. It has become a difference!” parent supplied The Monte materials. To meet necessity. Our public, Foundation has disthese needs, many charter and private tributed almost four organizations have million dollars to resorted to private schools, and our stu- schools and youth fundraisers and the selling items that dents need our financial activities since its inception. And now often earn only 5, 10 help now more than they have added a or 20¢ on the dollar scholarship compoto support our stuever.” nent for individuals to dent’s education. — Marc Monte its good works. This makes the Monte said, “The fundraising particiof Monte Foundation pation by students and schools in the success Monte Foundation Fireworks Extravaganza is in bringing people together as a community every year to support its Extravaganza a real deal. Monte explained, “Students only need youth. We are happy to help the communito sell the tickets and the Monte ty by helping schools and providing indiFoundation does the rest. We put on this vidual scholarship for students.” How does it work? event and everyone else shows up and has or both tickets and booths, 70% goes to a great time. We are again focusing on the school or youth group and 30% to whom this extravaganza is about, the kids, the schools and our community. That is the Monte Foundation to pay for the event how we started, with the purpose to finan- and to provide the five-year bonus money. For organizations selling admission tickets cially support our kids.” “Fundraising is no longer a bonus for there is a minimum: Elementary Schools = our schools,” Monte explained, “It has 250 tickets earns $2,625 - Jr. High and become a necessity. Our public, charter Middle Schools = 250 tickets earns $2,625 and private schools, and our students need High Schools = 500 tickets earns $5,250. For those organizations having particour financial help now more than ever. The success of this fundraiser depends on the ipated in the Monte Foundation schools, the parents and most of all, the Extravaganza for five consecutive years students themselves selling tickets to the and that have sold the minimum number Fireworks Extravaganza. We are fortunate of tickets each year, five-year bonus money in this economy that the Foundation and is available.

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“The sky is the limit and no dream is too big,” said Monte, “We’re lucky as a community to have a group of businesses that care about where they live.”

Community Support he Monte Foundation Officers and Board is the engine behind the Foundation’s many good works and the Annual Fireworks Extravaganza. They are: Marcus Monte, President, Deluxe Foods of Aptos Corporation President - Rudy Monte, CEO, Deluxe Foods of Aptos Corporation Vice President - Paul Bailey, Bailey Properties of Santa Cruz Treasurer Board Members: Mark Holcomb, President Holcomb Corporation - Steve John - Kurt Kniffin, Branch Manager, Granite Construction - Glenn Ely, President of Elyxir Distributing. 2011 sponsors include: Deluxe Foods of Aptos • The Holcomb Corp. • Elyxir Distributing • Arrow Citrus • McSherry & Hudson – Support Your State Parks • RPM Mortgage • Tony’s Fine Foods • Aptos Times • Mapleton Communications • Clover Dairy • Couch Distributing • Mara Bros Distributing • Santa Cruz Sentinel • Seacliff Best Western • Santa Cruz county Bank • KSBW • Area Distributors • KDON • Rock Island • Unfi • Odwalla • Sunridge Farms • Music now Santa Cruz Weekly • First Alarm • Got.net • Creative Gal • Earl’s Organic Produce • Zambelli’s Fireworks •Pac com • C&N Tractors To participate call Kim Gallick at 6853317 Your school or group can sell tickets to the fireworks show, or sell tickets and have a food booth at the event. n ••• The Monte Foundation Fireworks Extravaganza at Seacliff State Beach, Friday October 7, 5 to 10 p.m. Free parking and free shuttle from Cabrillo College. $10 for admission and raffle. Children 5 and under Free! Fantastic Fireworks Extravaganza 9:15 p.m.

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Sheryl Staples of the New York Philharmonic e then have the distinct privilege to welcome to the stage Sheryl Staples, the Principal Associate Concertmaster of the illustrious New York Philharmonic. In addition to her leadership role at the nation’s oldest orchestra, Staples is renowned for her sweeping projection and crystal-clear tone as a soloist with top orchestras including the Los Angeles Philharmonic and the Cleveland Orchestra. She will perform Mendelssohn’s challenging, lucid and mesmerizing Violin Concerto, the most famous of all violin concertos. The concert concludes with the Eight Symphony of Antonin Dvořák, who came to New York City in 1892 to start an American school of composition. Two years prior, he completed the symphony-in just two months! The work is distinctly cheerful and uplifting, particularly when

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DVO ÁK: Symphony No. 8 ~ MENDELSSOHN: Violin Concerto ROSSINI: William Tell Overture ••• John Larry Granger, conductor ~ Sheryl Staples, violin ••• Saturday, October 1 — 8 p.m. • Pre-concert Lecture — 7 p.m. Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium, 307 Church Street, Santa Cruz ••• Sunday, October 2 — 2 p.m. • Pre-concert Lecture — 1 p.m. Henry J. Mello Center for the Performing Arts, E. Beach and Lincoln St., Watsonville compared to his darker Seventh Symphony. Musically the work draws much from the traditional folk styles of his native Bohemia; and although its glowing refrains never achieved the status of his New World Symphony, many critics agree that the Eighth deserves similar accolades. Tickets: Single tickets ($20 - $65) are on sale now. Call 831.420.5260 or visit SantaCruzTickets.com. Season Tickets for the 2011/12 season

17,000 Pounds of Pollution Collected by 4,584 Volunteers

ave Our Shores (SOS) is excited to announce the results of Coastal Cleanup Day 2011 for Santa Cruz and Monterey Counties. Taking place at 81 cleanup sites from Waddell Creek in the north to the Big Sur coast in the south, Save Our Shores coordinated an impressive 4,584 volunteers during this annual cleanup event. Of the 81 cleanups, 9 were exclusively school cleanups. In Santa Cruz County, 2,882 volunteers worked at 50 cleanup sites spanning over 76 miles of beaches, rivers, sloughs, creeks and lakes to remove 9,676 pounds of trash and 2,799 pounds of recyclables in just 3 hours. Totaled, that’s 12,475 pounds of pollution removed in Santa Cruz County alone. A total of 1,702 volunteers in Monterey County removed 4,543 pounds of trash and 485 pounds of recyclables from 81 miles of beaches, rivers, sloughs, creeks and lakes, as volunteers from both counties combined prevented a total of 17,503 pounds of pollution from entering the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary today. Total volunteers in Santa Cruz and Monterey Counties combined: 4,584

will be available by calling 462-0553, ext. 10 to subscribe and save! Student Rush: Bring your student ID to the box office between 6:30 pm and 7:30 pm at the Civic and 1:00 pm and 1:30 pm at the Mello and pay just $10! Group Sales are also available. For details, call 831.462.0553, ext. 11. Donations: Less than 40% of the cost to perform a Symphonic concert comes from ticket sales. The Symphony is made possible only through the generous support of classical music lovers like yourself. Donate to the Symphony Today! Civic Concert is Sponsored by: Burroughs Financial Services & Linda Burroughs Real Estate Sheryl Staples is Sponsored at the Civic by: Edy & Joe

Sheryl Staples Henderson. Mello Concert is sponsored by: The Mello Music Makers. n ••• Contact Information: Phone: 831.462.0553 ext. 10. Website: www.SantaCruzSymphony.org

Total trash and recyclables removed in Santa Cruz and Monterey Counties combined: 17,503 At the onset of the cleanup at Cowell Beach this morning, Save Our Shores was presented with a Mayor’s Proclamation declaring September 17, 2011, as Save Our Shores Day in the City of Santa Cruz by Santa Cruz City Council Members David Terrazas and Hilary Bryant. The Proclamation states: “The City of Santa Cruz is fortunate to have Save Our Shores as an organization in our community.” California Congressman Sam Farr spoke with volunteers at Carmel Beach, “Marine debris…is a global problem,” said Sam Farr. “The… Annual Coastal Cleanup Day is an international event -volunteers in hundreds of countries are filling out the same data cards so we can get a global picture of this problem (and) SOS does a great job of coordinating this effort locally.” Assembly member Luis A. Alejo, at the Pajaro River cleanup, said, “It is exciting to see such a large group of Watsonville resi“Cleanup” > 6

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Cabrillo Gallery Hosts delicious exhibit TASTY

Artists Playing with Food Explored in new multi-medium Exhibit

he Cabrillo Gallery presents the curated exhibition TASTY: Artists Playing with Food, with an opening reception on Saturday, October 1, from 5-7 PM. The reception will include a food performance by comedian Diane Grunes, and the awarding of exhibition prizes by guest curators and local culinary luminaries, Gayle and Joe Ortiz. The exhibit continues through Friday, November 4. Food as artistic fodder is almost as old as the ritualistic depictions of hunting found in the caves of Lascaux, France. Tasty: Artists Playing with Food is a competitive exhibition. Artwork was selected from artists throughout the state of California, including 2- and 3-dimensional works of many varieties with a few “tasty” surprises thrown in. Of note is a multiplepiece ceramic sculpture made by artist Karen Hansen and her third grade students from Rucker Elementary School. The exhibition includes many Santa Cruz artists such as Mary Altier, Eva Bernstein, Margitta Dietrick-Welsh, Ed Penniman,

Diane R. Ritch and others. Of the 33 artists exhibited, the Ortiz’s have selected one award-winning artist and several cash awardees. These winners will be announced at the reception. Gayle and Joe Ortiz opened Gayle’s Bakery of Capitola in 1978, and serve close to 2000 eager customers each day. Today, Gayle and Joe are free to work on community activities and artistic projects, thanks to the dedication of 150 employees and business partner, Louisa Beers. In the last several years the pair have enjoyed painting, with a focus on watercolor journaling—Joe focuses on landscapes in acrylic and oil. Gayle has been a member of the Capitola Planning Commission and the Capitola City Council, having served one term as mayor. She currently designs

reconstructed cashmere sweaters under the label “Cool & Collected.” She coauthored the books The Jewelry Box Mystery and A Killer Festival with four local women, and The Village Baker’s Wife with Joe and Louisa Beers. Joe is a songwriter with such stage productions as Bread—The Musical! and Smoke to his credit. He is the author of The Village Baker and co-author of Shakespeare On Golf and The Gardener’s Table. TASTY: Artists Playing with Food October 3 — November 1. Reception:

Saturday, October 1, 5 - 7 PM. Performance by Diane Grunes: Saturday, October 1, 6 PM. Cabrillo Gallery, 6500 Soquel Drive, Aptos Info: www.cabrillovapa.com. n ••• The Cabrillo Gallery is located in the Library building, room #1002, in the center of the uphill side of the Cabrillo College campus. Hours are Monday – Friday, 9 – 4 PM including Monday and Tuesday evenings 7 – 9 PM. The Cabrillo Gallery is free and accessible to all. Parking can be found in any of the numerous metered parking areas. IMAGES ABOVE: David Fleming – The Meatpackers, 2009 - oil on canvas LEFT: Atsuko Morita: American Flag, 2010 – Digital C-print

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dents helping out today, understanding that the trash we find here would otherwise end up in the Monterey Bay. It is becoming a tradition for this community to come out and help keep the trash out of the Bay.” Watsonville Mayor Daniel Dodge was also at the Pajaro River cleanup this morning. Said Mayor Dodge, “There are so many young people here today which makes me excited. Over one-third of the residents of Watsonville are under 18, so we really have the ability to live change by educating the youth.” “When thousands of local residents volunteer to clean our beaches and watersheds they demonstrate their care for what makes this area special - the Monterey Bay,” said Andrew Hoeksema, Coordinator of Volunteer Programs at Save Our Shores. “Our goal is to raise awareness about the problem trash, particularly plastics, 6 / October 1st 2011 / Aptos Times www.tpgonlinedaily.com

Rep. Sam Farr (right) with one of the many families who participated in the Cleanup Day.

creates in our oceans, and inspire our community to make the connection between their actions on land and the impact these actions have on our Marine Sanctuary,” says Laura Kasa, Executive Director of Save Our Shores. Cleanup Site Captains saw a rise in the

number of volunteers who brought their own reusable buckets, bags, gloves, and water bottles to help lower the carbon footprint of Annual Coastal Cleanup Day. Save Our Shores conducts monthly cleanups in Santa Cruz County on the 3rd Saturday of each month. n

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‘Save Our Surf’ Campaign Raises $10,000 for Surfrider Foundation

Couch Distributing Company’s annual fundraiser to support the environment

WATSONVILLE — For the sixteenth straight summer, beer consumers in Santa Cruz County helped raise $10,000 to support the environmental activities of Surfrider Foundation, Santa Cruz Chapter, through Couch Distributing Company’s annual “Save Our Surf” campaign. Couch Executive Vice President and General Manager Louie Pieracci, Area Manager Dave Chapatte, and Steve Vargas, Vice President/Sales, presented the check recently to Surfrider volunteers Jim Littlefield, Tristan Kass and Kelly V. Kaay, staff writer/photographer at Mariner Park on the Santa Cruz Harbor. Save Our Surf was started in 1996 by the local distributor of Anheuser-Busch beers and other beverages. This year, as in the past fifteen, Couch pledged a nickel to Surfrider for every case of Budweiser and Bud Light sold in Santa Cruz County between Memorial Day and Labor Day.

Surfrider is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of oceans and beaches through conservation, education, activism and research. The Santa Cruz County Chapter is an all-volunteer organization and one of the nation’s most innovative. “Our company believes very strongly in giving back to the community,” said President George Couch. “A healthy environment is important for all of us who live in the Monterey Bay area, and we’re delighted that by supporting our products, our customers are helping Surfrider make a difference.” In its 15 years, Save Our Surf has raised more than $150,000 for Surfrider. The money has been used for such things as renting office space, improving the lab where Surfrider conducts its weekly water quality tests, supporting outreach to local schools, purchasing storm-drain stencils and con-

ducting monthly beach cleanups. In addition to the contributions, Couch Distributing has sponsored print advertising to inform the public of Surfrider’s activities. “Couch Distributing’s sixteen steady years of support for Surfrider makes them a true champion for our coastline and ocean environment, and their dedication to

support Surfrider’s efforts is sincerely appreciated,” said Vice-Chair Jim Littlefield. “Without this type of invaluable community support, our chapter would be hampered in our work to provide opportunities for local grassroots activism. A sincere thank you to Couch Distributing for helping us with our mission.” n

Couch Executive Vice President and General Manager Louie Pieracci, Area Manager Dave Chapatte and Steve Vargas, Vice President/Sales, present check to Surfrider volunteers Jim Littlefield, Kelly V. Kaay and Tristan Kass.

A Record Year for the Santa Cruz County Fair

Y C V UQ P X KNNG" Ù " Initial numbers are in for the 2011 Santa Cruz County Fair and it was a very successful week. Attendance was over 64,000 for the six days, more than 2% over the incredible

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crowds who attended the Fair in 2010 and almost 15% over the attendance of 56,000 in 2009. “County Fair” > 12

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‘Annie Get Your Gun’ comes to Bethany University Theater

Irving Berlin and a book by the brother/sister team of Herbert and Dorothy Fields, the story is a fictionalized version of the life of Annie Oakley (1860–1926), a sharpshooter from Ohio, and her husband Frank Butler. The 1946 Broadway production was a huge hit, and the musical had long runs in both New York (1,147 performances) and London, spawning several revivals, a 1950 film version and television versions. Songs that became hits include “There’s No Business Like Show Business,” “Doin’ What Comes Natur’lly”, “You Can’t Get a Man with a Gun,” “They Say It’s Wonderful,” and “Anything You Can Do.” SVPA will present the much acclaimed 1999 Photo Credit: Bari Miller Photography revival of this classic Young Frank Butler (David Jackson) and Annie Oakley (Zina Urquhart) show. cotts Valley Performing Arts is pleased to present Annie Get Your Gun as their 2011 Fall Musical offering. Featuring lyrics and music by

Annie Get Your Gun is a shining example of two of America’s classic storylines; the “rags to riches” tale, and the dream of show business glory. Within its familiar songs, its larger-thanlife characters, and its assertive portrayal of turn-of-the- (last)-century America is a tale of two people who battle to overcome their own egos and find love within the harsh spotlight of fame. This show is the closest thing we have to an American fairy tale, as much a part of us all as apple pie or baseball. Annie Get Your Gun is about the glimmer of the marquee, the roar of the crowd, and the spectacle of a love story set against the great American backdrop of the traveling Western show. SVPA’s production will feature some of the area’s best performers, such as local musical educator Zina Urquhart in the title role of Annie Oakley, Aptos’ own David Jackson as leading man Frank Butler, San Jose resident Bryan Martin as Wild West Show manager Charlie Davenport,

‘Annie Get Your Gun’ Bethany University Theater Scotts Valley

Sept 30 — Oct 16

Vanessa Alvarez of Boulder Creek as the sultry yet desperate Dolly Tate, and a cast of nearly thirty Santa Cruz County favorites, San Jose artists, and up-andcoming names you will want to see. The show is bound to be a hit in the greater Santa Cruz county area with Paul Sawyer as director, Rachel Nachison as musical director, and Jennifer Gorgulho as choreographer. Performances will be Friday and Saturday nights (7:30 p.m.) and Sunday afternoons (2 p.m.), from September 30 through October 16 at the Bethany University Theater in Scotts Valley. For more information and to buy tickets visit www.svpaa.org or call 831-818-1516. n

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Cindy’s Annual Concert our favorite musicians will be returning to Resurrection Church on Sunday, Oct. 16th to perform in the annual concert benefiting Cindy’s Celebrations The concert starts at 2 p.m. and all are welcome. Tickets are available at the door. A $20 fee is entirely voluntary. Resurrection Church is at the corner of Soquel Dr. and State Park Dr. Highway 1 exit in Aptos. Cindy’s is a non-profit program that has been serving seniors in the area for sixteen years. A day’s outing includes transportation in the CCI van, lunch out, games and conversation, then a return home after six or seven hours of fun and

friendship. For most of our guests a day with Cindy’s is the highlight of their week. Local violinist Rebecca Jackson will appear with pianist John Wineglass playing music from Broadway shows and movie scores. Lauren Cony and Jennifer Peringer will also be back with piano duets for four hands — a Mozart sonata and The Dolly Suite from Gabriel Faure. For more information about the program or the concert, call 475-7509 or 685-3520. ••• Owner of Pit Bulls Wanted in Aptos Attack hree off-leash pit bulls attacked an Aptos man and his dog at Aptos Junior High on Saturday September 3 at about 7 a.m. Craig Higgins had taken his Alaskan Malamute, Bella, for their daily outing at the school’s athletic field when three pit bulls ran at Bella and attacked it. Higgins suffered injuries to his hands and legs when separating the dogs. The pit bulls’ owner then loaded his dogs into a silver SUV and left. He was described as being in his 40s or 50s wearing a flannel shirt and with a mustache. County Animal Shelter officials asked anyone with information to call 454-7303 ext. 1. n

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Cabrillo Lions Receive Honor from State T he State of California honored Cabrillo Host Lions Club for 50 years of community service. As Senator Sam Blakeslee’s representative, Vic Marani presented the framed proclamation to the club members at their regular meeting night. President Jess Allen received the proclamation on behalf of the members. Senator Sam Blakeslee signed the document, which honors the club for its many achievements, including the conception and construction of the community building and the park on unused land owned by the county. Club members volunteered for a year to compete the building for the community. Over the years the club has donated to many non-profits and equipment schools in the area, to fire relief, Scouting, seniors, and has given scholarships to local high school students. Lions Clubs provide eye

exams and surgeries to the local area residents. Cabrillo Lions has an emergency preparedness pamphlet that can be downloaded at the Cabrillo E-clubhouse site. “We were so honored to receive this recognition for 50 years of volunteer work,” President Jess Allen said. “The Lions motto is ‘We Serve’ and we are happy to give back to the community.” 2011 Calendar Cabrillo Host Lions Sept. 22: Calstar. Emergency Response. Cabrillo Lions are working so every household in the local area will be prepared for an emergency. If you would like an emergency preparedness pamphlet or a speaker on preparedness, contact the above phone number. Oct. 13: Watsonville Wetlands Watch. Oct. 15: Hidden Beach clean-up 9 a.m.-11 a.m. Saturday. Volunteers welcome. Oct. 27: A big family night celebrating

The Chinese Fishing Village on Monterey Bay

ue to popular demand, the Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History is extending its exhibit The Chinese Fishing Village: An Early Settlement on Monterey Bay through October 2011. The exhibit tells the story of the Chinese Fishing Village in Pacific Grove and for the first time displays artifacts from the Maritime Museum, the California History Room, the Stanford Hopkins Marine Station and the Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History. The Chinese Fishing Village includes portraits of the Chinese Village residents, taken sometime around 1900 by C.K. Tuttle, a Pacific Grove Pharmacist. The exhibit also presents a model fishing junk, artwork, as well as rare artifacts from Stanford University’s archaeological excavation of the Hopkins Marine Station, led by Stanford PhD candidate Bryn Williams. Many of these artifacts demonstrate how the Chinese Fishing Village residents were intermingled and contributed to the commerce of the day. Old Monterey was not only home to the Californios, but to Chinese immigrants who settled into fishing villages and camps along the coast in the 1850s. The largest village was on the site of Hopkins Marine Station in Pacific Grove. These expert fishermen built a small fleet of traditional boats and pioneered the first successful industrial fishing operation in Monterey. Their large daily catches of abalone, fish and squid were sold all over

California and as far away as China. Thousands of pounds of annual catch led to large flows of income for both the Chinese, and the town of Monterey. However, success led to inevitable loss, as both their industry and their village site proved too valuable to ignore. Caught in the crosshairs of the statewide antiChinese immigration movement, the village was forced out of existence by a 1906 fire, and eviction by the landholder. Villagers dispersed, and likewise, their once-thriving coastal community seemed to disappear into the fog. n ••• For more information about this exhibit and its related events, call Lori Mannel at (831) 648-5718, or visit www.pgmuseum.org. The Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History is located at the intersection of Forest & Central Avenue. The Museum us open Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and is free to the public.

with an Oktoberfest and costumes optional. Prizes for the best costume. We will have a box of costumes if you have none. Bring your family and friends for a fun celebration. Nov. 10: Honoring our Veterans. Lion Michael Olson will speak about his WWII book, Tales of a Tin Can. All attending veterans will be honored. Dec. 10: Christmas celebration. Sat. 6 p.m.

Cabrillo Lions meet at the Cabrillo Community Center, Aptos Village Park, The second and fourth Thursdays of the month at 7 p.m. The public is invited to all programs. Reservations are necessary if you wish dinner, call 831-688-3356.

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Women in Business Leadership Forum T he Women in Business community will host its ninth annual Leadership Forum October 6th at the Cocoanut Grove. The Forum, in its ninth year, will take over the entire Cocoanut Grove with a full day of networking, education and tools for a successful life – both business and personal. Recognizing business is not as usual, this year’s forum is titled “We’re All in This Together: New Paths to Empowerment”. This event is meant to help attendees find ways to work together to create a strong local and global economy. Speakers include Kimber Lim, bestselling author and founder of GetYourWomanOn.com. Her last book hit the top 50 on Amazon.com within the first week. Also highlighted are Michael Johnson, author of Breaking the Boys Club Code, Mimi Snowden, local entrepreneur and brains behind Betty’s Burgers and Lisa Orrell, whose new book Boomers into Business will be released this month. Also appearing will be Nina Simon, Executive Director of the Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History and founder of Museum. 2.0.

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This all day event will begin with regNina will get attendees out of their chairs with her innovative team building and net- istration at 8:00 followed by a continental breakfast. There will be a buffet lunch folworking events. New this year are three breakout tracks lowed by breakout sessions. The day will feature musical designed to focus on guests, Watsonville the three periods of a Speakers include Kimber Taiko. There will be a career. business Lim, bestselling author wine and dessert Emerging Leaders and founder of reception with the features topics relevant to those newer in G e t Yo u r W o m a n O n . c o m . speakers and inforthe business world, Her last book hit the top mal networking to Existing Leaders fean 50 on Amazon.com within end the day. tures topics for those ••• the first week. established in their Cost for the event career and Encore is $89 for members and Leaders will discuss the next stage of busi- $99 for non-members. Tickets may be purness life, such as using internships to test chased online at: www.santacruzchamber.org the waters in a brand new career. or by calling the Chamber at 457.3720.

Medicare Open Enrollment Period Change for New Prescription Drug and Health Plans

hether you have Medicare, Medicare Advantage or a Part D Prescription, you have one opportunity each year to make any changes you want. This opportunity is Medicare’s open enrollment period, also called the Medicare Annual Election Period. Open enrollment starts earlier this year. It begins on October 15 and ends on December 7. Any changes you make will take effect January 1, 2012. Medicare plan benefits and your needs can change on an annual basis, so use the open enrollment period to compare your options and get the right fit. Enrollment Dates for Medicare Part C in 2011 Whether you’re already enrolled in Medicare Part C or you are signing up for the first time, you should take note of the new enrollment dates for Medicare

Advantage in 2011. Beginning in 2011, the annual election period (the period when you can submit the application to change your Part C plan) will be from October 15 to December 7 of each year. Changes made during this period will take effect on January 1 of the following year. Another change to Medicare Advantage in 2011 is the new period during which you may switch from Medicare Advantage to Original Medicare. This period begins January 1 of each year and lasts 45 days. Enrollment Dates for Medicare Part D for 2011 Annual enrollment for Medicare Part D plans in 2012 will begin on October 15 instead of November 15. The period only runs until December 7 instead of the end of the year, but this change still makes the entire annual enrollment window a week longer than in the past. n

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ments he heard as Fairgoers got a chance to see the many facility upgrades and improvements made during the past year. The Santa Cruz County Fair celebrates the rich agricultural history of our community and people, and invests heavily in bringing this heritage to our youth. The annual Fair is held the second week of September at the Fairgrounds located on Highway 152 just east of Watsonville. n ••• Information on the Fair, and the Fairgrounds — a year round entertainment and event venue, can be found at www.santacruzcountyfair.com

Revenues were also estimated as being higher, although however exact numbers won’t be known until a final accounting is completed. “This is humbling especially as I think of the hundreds of volunteers and the thousands of hours spent making the Fair possible” said manager Michael Bethke. He believes that the healthy crowds are a testament to strong community support and a desire to protect this treasured community gathering place. Bethke was especially heartened by all the positive com-

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Aptos Quarterback Scores 5 TDs … On the Ground!

he Aptos Mariners’ quarterback Riggs Powell completed only one pass out of seven attempts for 33 yards and was intercepted twice by host Alisal. But on the ground Powell gained 272 yards on just 10 carries and scored five touchdowns all in the second half to lead Aptos to a 43-29 victory over the

Alisal Trojans in both teams’ last nonleague game. Powell scored on runs of 53, 30, 36, 54 and 22 yards. Aptos entered the second half up 1310 after rushing touchdowns scored by Houston Roberts and Jeremy Medina. Backup Alisal quarterback Ezequiel Gonzalez threw for 245 yards complet-

ing 19-of-42 passes with two touchdowns. Isaac Destout gained 104 yards on 12 carries for Aptos as the Mariners ground game gained 518 yards on 51 carries and scoring seven touchdowns. During the offseason the Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League was demoted to “C” league status. Aptos showed that

Aptos 211 – SLV 250 (Boulder Creek B&C Club Medalist Chloe Tsudama (A) 39, Ashley Enos (A) 39 Aptos – Ashlyn Wenger 41, Katie Amirsehhi 46, Zinnia Martinez 46,

they really could play with an “A” league team like Alisal. It was the first meeting between the two schools in a decade. Aptos will begin SCCAL play Friday, when it hosts St. Francis at 7:30 p.m. for its 2011 homecoming. Aptos begins its SCCAL season with a 3-1 record. n

Aptos High School: Mariners’ Scoreboard Football

Aptos 43 – Alisal 29 Aptos begins SCCAL season with 3-1 record PTOS – 16 First Downs, Rushing yds 51-522, Passing yds 33, Comp-Att-Int 1-7-2, Fumbles-Lost 3-2, Penalties-yds 553 Aptos Scoring – Houston Roberts 5 yd run (PAT Brooks Nicholson) 0:32 1st Q, Jeremy Medina 38 yd run 1:47 2nd Q, Riggs Powell 53 yd 10:11 3rd Q, Powell 30 yd run 1:27 3rd Q, Powell 36 yd run 11:15 4th Q, Powell 54 yd run 9:35 4th Q, Powell 22 yd run 4th Q

Girls Water Polo

Aptos 9 – Gilroy 3 Watsonville Tournament Aptos Season Record 10-0: 6-0 TCAL ptos – Jackie Stanger 4 goals, Torrey Orneias 3 goals, Alexis Krbec 2 goals, Kenzie Phelps 8 saves. Aptos 7 – Ohlone 2 Aptos – Torrey Orneias 4 goals, Jackie Stanger 1 goal, Haylee Taylor 1 goal, Amanda Akiama 1 goal, Emily Murrer 7 saves. Aptos 5 – Monterey 3 Aptos – Torrey Orneias 3 goals, Jackie Stanger 1 goal, Eliza Munger 1 goal Aptos 10 – Woodside 4 Aptos – Torrey Orneias 3 goals, Jackie Stanger 3 goals, Cianna Norton 1 goal, Alexis Krbec 1 goal, Haylee Taylor 1 goal, Mandy Bruce 1 goal

Girls Golf

Scotts Valley 186 – Aptos 200 at De Laveaga Golf Course Aptos Season Record 2-2 Medalist: Natalie Ifland (SV) 32 ptos – Chloe Tsudama 34, Ashlyn Wenger 36, Ashley Enos 42, Zinnia Martinez 42, Katie Amirsehhi 46

Girls Tennis

Aptos 7 – SLV 0 Aptos Season Record 6-1, SCCAL 5-0 ingles: Haley Kepler (A) def. Angie Hershberger 6-0, 6-0, Jordi Wiseman (A) def. Sabrina Skwareh 5-7, 6-1, 1-0, (A) by default, (A) by default Doubles: Serena Calcagano & Allison Hoffman def. Terra Andreade & Nina Narachi 6-0, 6-0, No. 2 Ava Bobby & Melisssa Ramirez def. Dasha Airumian & Hollane McClure 6-1, 6-0, No. 3 (A) by default Aptos 7 – Harbor 0 Singles: Teagan Knight (A) def. Rachel Hangley 6-2, 6-1, Rachel Riddick (A) def. Apple Bueckminster 6-2, 7-5, Jade Yzanovich (A) def. Michalea Burr 3-0 (retired), Kelly McMinn (A) def. Maddie Colon 6-0, 6-0 Doubles: Haley Kepler & Sienna Owyang (A) def. Sarah Smith & Sevahna DeLeon 6-1, 6-0, Alison Hoffman & Serena Calacagano (A) def. Grace Lerman & Cassidy Meehan 6-1, 6-0, Fanika Kshinger & Jaime Ferrell (A) Caitlin Lackey & Melissa Thomas 6-0, 6-0

Boys Water Polo

Soquel 10 – Aptos 8 Aptos Season Record 6-2, TCAL 3-1 p t o s S c o r i n g : B e n P i c k a rd 3 , Jack Pickard 3, Ryan Wingo 1, Jacob Stockwell 1, Saves – Galen Woerner 8

Girls Water Polo

Aptos 9 – Santa Catalina 5 Aptos Season Record 6-0 ptos Scoring: Torrey Oneias 5, Madison Montana 2, Jackie Stanger 1, Haylee Taylor 1, McKenzie Phelps 9 saves Aptos 20 – Notre Dame-Salinas 3

Aptos Scoring: Torrey Oneias 4, Jackie Stanger 3, Amanda Akiama 3, Eliza Munger 3, Cienna Norton 2, Haylee Taylor 2, Alexis Krbec 2, Madison Montana 1, McKenzie Phelps 9 saves

Girls Volleyball

Soquel def. Aptos 25-15, 25-16, 25-19 Aptos Season Record 6-3. SCCAL 1-1 n

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26th Annual Open Studios Art Tour Presented by The Cultural Council of Santa Cruz County

October 1 & 2 (North County), October 8 & 9 (South County), October 15 & 16 (Encore Studios Open)

rom the redwoods to the ocean, nearly 300 of Santa Cruz County’s premiere visual artists open their studios to the public over the first three weekends in October, a display which has has been called “The Ultimate Art Adventure.” Each year, the Cultural Council’s nationally known Open Studios Art Tour draws visitors from around the world, and generates more than $1 million in taxable art sales for our local economy The $20 Artist Guide/15-Month Calendar serves as admission and tour guide for all three weekends of the event. Two preview exhibits to help you plan your adventure at Santa Cruz Art League (All Artists) and the R. Blitzer Gallery (Outlying Areas). The Artist Guide/Calendar contains a detailed map to all studio locations & contact information for artists including phone number, e-mail and website. Visitors can

use the guide to contact artists after the tour. Review the art in the calendar and plan your art adventure using the enclosed map. Interested in artists who demonstrate? Look for artists with the hand symbol (I) by their name when charting your tour Proceeds from Artist Guide/Calendar sales provide the majority of funding for this wonderful event and support art and arts education throughout Santa Cruz County. There are 40 retail locations in Santa Cruz, Santa Clara, San Mateo, Monterey counties to find the calendar and it can be purchased via PayPal on the Cultural Council’s website www.ccscc.org. Go exploring! Decide which parts of the county to visit on what days. The tour takes place the first three weekends in October and covers all of Santa Cruz Ea Eckerman works on a piece for his exhibit.

County. Find an artist in an area you rarely visit and go exploring. The lovely roads of Bonny Doon, the tranquil Soquel Hills and the orchard-lined roads of Corralitos and

Watsonville are calling! October 1st & 2nd: North County “Open Studios” > 31

Where to find your Calendar Price: $20 (Artist Guide/Calendar serves as admission; no Sales Tax charged) Make checks made payable to “Cultural Council” • *indicates business is open on Sundays

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Aptos: Cabrillo College (Visual and Performing Arts Dept.) ~ (831) 4235463 • Full of Beans ~ (831) 6852120*/685-9550* • Mulberry Gallery ~ (831) 685-1504* • Norma Jean’s Coffee ~ (831) 685-1504* • Pacific Coffee Roasting Co. ~ (831) 685-2520* • Santa Cruz County Bank ~ (831) 662-6000 • Surf City Coffee Co. ~ (831) 684-2750* Ben Lomond: Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center ~ (831) 336-3513* Capitola: Many Hands Gallery ~ (831) 475-2500* • Pacific Gallery ~ (831) 476-3855* • Palace Art & Office Supply ~ (831) 464-2700* • Santa Cruz County Bank ~ (831) 464-5300 Davenport: The Davenport Gallery ~ (831) 426-1199* Felton: The White Raven ~ (831) 3353611* Live Oak: Coffeetopia ~ (831) 476-5488*

• Live Oak Café ~ (831) 475-7757* Santa Cruz: Annieglass ~ (831) 427-4260* • Artisans Gallery ~ (831) 423-8183* • Bookshop Santa Cruz ~ (831) 4230900* • Cultural Council of Santa Cruz County ~ (831) 475-9600 • Faces Salon ~ (831) 426-9744 • Friends of the Santa Cruz Library ~ (831) 420-5790 • Lenz Arts ~ (831) 423-1935 • Museum of Art & History ~ (831) 429-1964 • Norrie’s Gift Shop at the UCSC Arboretum ~ (831) 427-2998* • Palace Art & Office Supply ~ (831) 427-1550* • R. Blitzer Gallery ~ (831) 458-1217 • Santa Cruz Art League ~ (831) 4265787* • Santa Cruz County Bank ~ (831) 457-5003 • Santa Cruz County Conference & Visitors Council ~ (831) 425-1234 • Santa Cruz Picture Framing ~ (831) 423-8029 • The Swift “Calendars” > 31

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he Cruz Car Wash on 41st Avenue in keeps $1000. Many groups sell the first 100 Soquel right across from Safeway is a and come back for a second when they find full service car wash and gas station out how easy this fund-raiser can be. The very long list of owned by Santa Cruz groups that have native Jeremy Lezin With a new school year used this painless since 2003. With include strong commitment just underway and fund-raiser Aptos High Baseball, to our community, team sports beginning a Mar Vista Lezin devised a Elementary, Omega “painless charity car new season, this is the Nu, San Lorenzo wash” where no time to galvanize your Valley High Baseball one’s children have Surf City to wave signs or fund-raising activities and Kiwanis. wield sponges, waste With a new water or pollute the in an environmentally school year just sewers, to earn friendly way and gen- underway and team money for their team or school. erate significant funds sports beginning a new season, this is A Communityquickly for current and the time to galvanize Minded Business your fund-raising ocal schools, anticipated needs. activities in an enviteams and nonronmentally friendly profits can raise money by selling 100 car wash coupons way and generate significant funds quick(with the name of the cause printed on ly for current and anticipated needs. them) worth $2500 dollars for “The Whole Enchilada” service at Cruz Car Wash. At Striving Toward Customer Service Excellence hen Lezin took the helm at Cruz Car the end of 30 days Cruz Car Wash bills the Wash, he wanted it to be the best car non-profit $1500 and the organization

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wash in the county based on customer experience. His staff tries to create a fun experience, recognize the customers by name and provide free coffee or Peet’s coffee for sale, water and dog treats for the canines who come with their owners, newspapers in the lobby, a Wi-Fi area for those who want to work or surf while they wait and a loyalty program for the huge ranks of repeat customers. There is even a computer for customer use while you wait free of charge. Being the only full service car wash and gas station is a plus for the time-crunched: one less stop to make elsewhere! What other car washes do not have is the express exterior lane, a dedicated lane that allows the driver to stay in the car, get an exterior wash and leave in 4 minutes with a spotless vehicle, for only $8! Their advanced computer system tracks each customer as to their preferred service, when they were last in, the birthday of the owner and, of course, the license plate of the vehicle. Automatically, by

becoming a loyalty club member, every 8th wash is free and you get a free wash anytime during the week of your birthday. There are no cards to punch or receipts to bring because the system does it automatically. Cruz Car Wash offers a complete detailing service. Lezin says that many times customers will bring a car in for detailing because they plan on selling it. After the detailing service the car looks so terrific that the customers decide to keep the car! That kind of result proves the quality of the detailing and Lezin says it happens quite often! “That’s my car?” is one of the comments he has heard after detailing. Cruz Car Wash has newer tunnel equipment with more cloth and more cleaning action and there is nothing in the county that compares. For those who check businesses out on “Yelp”, Cruz Car Wash has a special advertised there to save $7 on The Whole Enchilada which is a great deal and in the Times Publishing Group ads, first time customers will find that they can get a free cup of Peet’s Coffee when they get their car washed using any service. The regular prices are very competitive and are frequently lower than any of their competition. n ••• Cruz Car Wash is open 8 AM to 5:30 PM everyday during daylight savings time and 8 AM to 5:00 during regular PST. Visit www.cruzcarwash.com. Located at 2731 41st Ave., Soquel, CA. 831-476-7246.

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Shrink Your Waist and Expand Your Palate

espite increasing concerns about growing waistlines and the dangerous obesity epidemic, many families continue to feel overwhelmed by the idea of a full-fledged diet overhaul. Don’t be discouraged. Even small changes at the dinner table can make a big difference. An April 2010 study conducted by Shape Up America! titled “The Impact of Small Dietary Change,” revealed that incorporating one simple change when preparing favorite family meals — such as using turkey in place of certain cuts of beef, pork or veal — produced an average savings of 108 calories per meal. Not only does substituting turkey save calories, it also reduces fat intake. Ground turkey ranges from 85 percent to 99 percent fat free, and compared to other meats, ground turkey contains among the lowest saturated fat levels. Cooking with turkey is easier than you might think. Turkey is an easy alternative for a broad range of dishes that typically contain beef. The texture and flavor of ground turkey meat works with a wide range of preparation methods, including dishes such as burgers, tacos, pasta and casseroles.

For a new, flavorful and lean twist on the classic burger, try these ‘Jack and Guac’ Turkey Burgers, which combine turkey protein and a lineup of nutritious toppings. ••• ‘Jack and Guac’ Turkey Burgers Serves 4 4 Turkey Burgers (pre-formed or made with ground turkey) 4 slices ciabatta bread or whole-wheat burger buns 4 slices low-fat pepper jack cheese 8 strips Extra Lean Turkey Bacon, fried and crisp Guacamole (homemade or prepared) Brush grill rack with oil. Place burger patties on grill. Prepare the turkey burgers as specified on the packaging. Always cook to well-done, 165°F as measured by a meat thermometer. Place each patty on a bun and top with one slice of cheese, two slices of turkey bacon and guacamole. Grilling with Confidence Experiment. Don’t be afraid to play with new flavor combinations. With a little experimentation, you may discover new ways to create delicious turkey burgers on the grill. Courtesy of Family Features

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Second Harvest’s CROP Hunger Walk

The 3.5 mile Hunger Walk begins and ends at Second Harvest in Watsonville

ourteen Santa Cruz county church and community groups are currently soliciting pledges and walkers for the Saturday, October 15, Pajaro Valley CROP Hunger Walk in Watsonville. Additional churches, civic groups and individuals are encouraged to join the fight against hunger. This walk will raise money for Church World Service and for Second Harvest Food Bank of Santa Cruz County. CROP Hunger Walks are held across the United States. Last year 2,000 communities participated in walks and other CROP events raising $14.3 million to help end hunger at home and around the world. Each walk splits the funds raised, providing 75 per cent for Church World Service and 25 per cent for a local organization working to end hunger. Second Harvest Food Bank of Santa Cruz County has been chosen as the recipient for the local CROP walk. Church World Service is a cooperative ministry of 36 Christian denominations and communions working to eradicate hunger and poverty, providing sustainable development disaster relief and refugee assistance around the world. Catholic, Jewish and Muslim congregations that participate may direct the 75 per cent of their support to their own mission outreach organizations. The Oct. 15 event is the third annual CROP Hunger Walk to be held locally and

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is the only CROP Walk between San Jose and Fresno. The event doubled in size during the first two years, starting with 50 walkers in 2009 and over 100 walkers participating in 2010. Last year’s walkers included families with babies in strollers, local girl scouts, and senior citizens in their 70s. The 3.5-mile walk will begin and end at the Second Harvest warehouse at 800 Ohlone Parkway, Watsonville. Registration is at 9 a.m., and the walk starts at 9:30 a.m. Cars will follow walkers to provide pick up for those who want to walk only part of the route. This is a rain or shine event. n ••• If you would like to participate, visit the walk’s website at www.crophungerwalks.org/ pajarovalley, contact the Rev. Robin Mathews-Johnson, pastor of First United Methodist Church, Watsonville, 724-4434, or watsonville1stumc@gmail.com.

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New Local Chapter of CHADD – Children & Adults with ADHD

t may start with an inability to focus on the simplest tasks. Then you learn that your child is being disruptive in school. He or she just can’t seem to sit still. You hope they will grow out of it. But if the cause is attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD is a disorder seated in the brain), they probably won’t. ADHD affects 3-7 percent of school-age children and roughly 2-4 percent of adults. Left untreated, ADHD can cause problems at home, school, work, and in personal relationships. But, with intervention such as coaching, therapy and perhaps medication, a person with ADHD can learn the tools and strategies that will help them lead a happy, productive, successful life. ADHD Awareness Week for 2011 is Oct. 16-22 and a local chapter of CHADD (Children and Adults with ADHD) will hold its first meeting 6-7 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 19 at the Aptos Public Library, 7695 Soquel Road. Founded in 1987, CHADD is the largest national non-profit organization working for and supporting families and individuals affected by ADHD. Nearly every mainstream medical, psychological, and educational organization in the United States has concluded

First Meeting Wednesday Oct. 19 6-7 p.m.

that ADHD is a real, brain-based medical disorder. ADHD affects people of every age, gender, IQ and religious and socioeconomic background. While every child may have difficulty sitting still, paying attention, or controlling impulsive behavior, for some children and adults, the problem is so pervasive and persistent that it interferes with daily lives. The following are just a few of the characteristics of ADHD: √ fails to give close attention to details or makes careless mistakes √ has difficulty sustaining attention unless it is something they are highly interested in and then they may exhibit hyperfocus √ struggles to follow through on instructions √ difficulty with organization √ easily distracted √ forgetful in daily activities √ talks excessively √ blurts out answers or inappropriate comments √ has difficulty waiting or taking turns Determining if a child or adult has ADHD takes many steps and involves a comprehensive evaluation, but early intervention will save a child from growing up

feeling broken and a failure. Proper diagnosis is key to helping families learn about their son or daughter’s unique brain wiring and what behavioral treatments work best. CHADD initially grew out of one family’s story. After dealing with years of frustration, guilt and the endless search for “what works” at home and at school, this family learned that many other parents were trying to cope with the same problem — a family member with ADHD. Through informative meetings, publications and the

dedication of parents and adults with ADHD, CHADD provides a network for the exchange of ideas about raising children with ADHD or living with an adult with ADHD. n ••• For more information on ADHD, CHADD, or coaching, contact Judy Brenis at jbrenis@sbcglobal.net or 684-0590. Judy is the mother of a 22-year-old daughter with ADHD, and an ADHD coach. You can also check out her website at www.adhdcoaching.com.

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Child Safety Seat Checkup

Aptos/La Selva Fire Event Highlights Child Passenger Safety Week

APTOS — Safe Kids Chapter of Santa Cruz County invites parents and caregivers to attend a child safety seat checkup event hosted by Aptos/La Selva Fire Protection District on September 24, following National Child Passenger Safety Week of September 18-24. English and Spanish speaking certified child passenger safety technicians will be available to provide handson instruction on proper installation and use of child safety seats from 10 AM to 2 PM at 6934 Soquel Drive. Families are advised to call Erin Collins at 685-6690 to reserve an appointment, as space is limited and drop-ins may not be seen if the event fills to capacity. In addition to the Aptos event, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) will be hosting an extended child safety seat

checkup event on September 20, 21 & 22 from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. daily. No appointments are necessary, it is first come first serve at the Aptos CHP office. Call the CHP office at 662-0511 for more information. “It’s the responsibility of every parent and caregiver to make sure their children are safely restrained in a car seat, booster seat or seat belt every time they ride,” noted Carol Wallace, Deputy Fire Marshal at Aptos/La Selva Fire Protection District. “We find that virtually everyone who attends this kind of event learns something that can help them keep kids safer in and around cars.” It is estimated that as many as three out of four child safety seats are improperly installed in vehicles, and proper restraint tends to decline as children age,

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according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). For maximum protection, the following 4 Steps for Kids guidelines are recommended by NHTSA and the American Academy of Pediatrics to determine the safest way for children to ride, according to their age and size: 1. Keep babies and young toddlers in rear-facing car seats, in the back seat, as long as possible up to the height or weight limit of the car seat. It is recommended that children stay rear facing up to 2 years of age. Never put a rear-facing seat in front of an active airbag. 2. When children outgrow their rear-facing convertible seats, they should ride in forward-facing car seats, in the back seat, until they reach the upper weight or height limit of the car seat (usually around 40 to 50 pounds, depending on child’s physical and developmental needs).

3. Once children outgrow their forwardfacing seats, they should ride in booster seats, in the back seat, until the vehicle seat belts fit them properly and they can stay safely in position for the duration of the ride (usually about age 8 years or when they are 4’9” tall). 4. When children outgrow their booster seats and are developmentally ready, they can transition to the seat belt only. Seat belts fit properly when the child’s knees bend comfortably over the front of the vehicle seat, the lap belt lies low across the hips, touching the upper thighs and the shoulder belt fits across the chest and shoulder without touching the neck. Children under 13 years of age should ride in the back seat. n ••• For more information on Child Passenger Safety and other local events and resources for families, please call 454- 5477.

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By Cynthia Howe

rent Garvey Painting has been a part of the Aptos community for over twentytwo years. It has developed into a beacon of light that is reflected in community support and professionalism. They are a ‘mom and pop’ operation that provides numerous jobs for the local area and funds to support local student sports. While they’ve been awarded “Best of Santa Cruz” twice by Good Times newspaper, their biggest accolades are those they receive from their clients. They have become known, quite frankly, as the small company that makes folks’ big dreams come true. Some people may not realize that Brent Garvey Painting does more than just paint. They also provide quality services for home upgrades and repairs. Handing both large and small construction work, indoors or outdoors, and residential or commercial. Their services include repairing termite damage, eliminating mildew, washing gutters, installing crown molding, installing and repairing siding, and if it requires a high ladder, he’ll get the job done. One of his top priorities is communication with his clients. Every homeowner has a dream. They want this wall knocked out, or a wall of cabinets over there, built in desk in that corner, or perhaps they want a room with a larger view. However, most of these homeowners will never see their dream fulfilled because they think ‘price-tag’, difficulties, or the dreaded permit process. That’s why Brent Garvey is the dreamer’s friend.

Brent Garvey

He doesn’t offer a free estimate because it’s an advertising ploy. He offers it because he’s inviting you to have a discussion. He’s inviting you to communicate your dreams and your vision. He knows, if he doesn’t invite you to that discussion you’re dream will sit on shelf another decade. Ruth Watkins understood Brent’s invitation. Ruth called Brent for a free estimate, believing she would never see the work done as they were experiencing financial difficulty. “Mr. Garvey listened to my story. He was kind and understanding since we are not able to spend a lot of money. So he adjusted the price so that we could afford the job. He’s a very kind and professional man.” Brent turned Ruth’s dream into a reality, and he can do the same for you, but it has to start with a discussion, just like so many others have had with Brent throughout the years. Dana Dreessen of Santa Cruz was extremely pleased with the job Brent and his crew did for her. “WOW what a great job Brent Garvey Painting did on our house! He and his crew did a full power wash, bleach and stain to our 35 year old redwood home. We will never go with any other painters after the professional experience that we received. They were on time, no mess, on estimate and professional.”

Bill Maryott of Corralitos had this to say about Brent Garvey Painting. “We had them do a full repaint of the exterior of our home. My wife and I were extremely impressed with the overall job. Friendly professional crew, high grade Kelly Moore paint, and absolutely no overspray or mess when finished. Brent did a walk through this morning and found five tiny little spots he wanted fixed that we didn’t even see.” Jeff Whalen had a specific color in mind when he called Brent Garvey Painting. “Brent helped me research a custom color on a home I saw on Beach Drive. He and his team were professional, clean, on schedule, and patient with me while I made some trim color changes at the last minute, and did not haggle over the extra time it took. They stained and varnished the pine windowsills perfectly, matching the 40 year old knotty pine interior of the rest of the home.” Brent’s commitment to his work is primary, but his commitment to his community is demonstratively evident. He provides seniors with reduced costs to try to help those who are in need. He also coaches and financially supports little league baseball and youth soccer teams. He supports charitable organizations such as Marine Toys for Tots

andTurning Wheels for Kids. Christmas wouldn’t be quite so happy for numerous children if Brent Garvey wasn’t so committed to helping share the joys and blessings he experiences year round. If you’ve been sitting on your dream, waiting for someday, why not reach out to Brent Garvey and his crew and see if ‘someday’ might be this day to stop dreaming and start living out your vision for your home. Brent Garvey Painting is an A+ member of the Better Business Bureau. They are also members of the Chambers of Commerce in Capitola, Scotts Valley, and Aptos. While they operate throughout the Santa Cruz, Santa Clara, and Monterey Counties, Brent remains loyal to his hometown, Aptos. n ••• Brent Garvey Painting 980 Valencia Road, Aptos, CA 95003. For information or to make an appointment call 831-688-6913. Free estimates and senior discounts.

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FeaturedColumnist The Book Bag by Robert Francis

The Book Bag Chapter books for young readers … by Robert Francis

Flawless

By Lara Chapman Bloomsbury. $9.99 (Ages 12 and up) arah Burke has it all. The high school senior has killer blue eyes, gorgeous blond hair and impeccable grades. There’s just one tiny flaw…well, maybe it is not that tiny. Poor Sarah has a slightly large nose. Well, truthfully it is a real eye catcher! When Rock Conway shows up in her journalism class one day. Sarah falls madly in love. Unfortunately, Sarah’s best friend, Kristen, is also taken by the young stud! Since Sarah has a way with words, Kristen asks her buddy to help her nab this hot new class member. Of course Sarah accepts and thus begins a humorous and convoluted matchmaking story that will have young readers continually giggling as they follow this retelling of “Cyrano de Bergerac.” Of course, there’s a message here too – we should all embrace our flaws. But try to convince a teenager of that!

Ruby Lu, Star of the Show

By Lenore Look Illustrated by Stef Choi Atheneum. $15.99 (Ages 6-10) he third book in Ruby Lu series, this latest adventure finds Ruby starting third grade. With much anticipation the little girl can’t wait to join some fun clubs, learn cursive, and play in the school orchestra. As the school year begins, Ruby is a bit taken back when her father loses his job. Now he is

staying home and taking care of Ruby and Oscar while her mother goes off to work. With money suddenly very tight, the situation makes Ruby decide that perhaps she should do something to help. The little girl sets out to make a million dollars, but quickly discovers making money isn’t that easy. But the determined and resourceful child gives it a shot, so she creates the Plum Tree Spa. The new business doesn’t work out exactly as the little entrepreneur planned, but it certainly provides a “learning experience” she wouldn’t have had in the classroom! After her misadventure in the business world Ruby discovers that having a loving and understanding family is far more important than having a pocketful of money! With the economic downturn still a major problem, it is nice to see a few young adult authors address the situation. Parents losing their jobs and what it does to a family is something that can’t be overlooked anymore in children’s literature!

Everybody Bugs Out

By Leslie Margolis Bloomsbury. $15.99 (Ages 8-12) here’s plenty of middle school drama, complete with first crushes, a boy-girl dance and one high-stakes science fair in this latest edition of the Annabelle Unleashed series. Annabelle likes her classmates at Birchwood Middle School, but those positive feelings will be put to the test when the first school dance is announced. Everyone is scrambling to get a date and Annabelle and her friend Claire both have their eyes on Oliver. Annabelle has been working with Oliver on their science fair

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project and she doesn’t want to jeopardize that assignment. To complicate matters, Annabelle believes one of their competitors is up to something not quite “kosher,” but if she blows the whistle will Oliver think she’s a snitch? Dances, schoolwork and friendships all make for a mélange of trouble for Annabelle but, as usual, she’ll get through the imbroglio in one piece. Dude, no one ever promised middle school would be a cakewalk!

New Girl in Town Liberty Porter, First Daughter

By Julia DeVillers Illustrated by Paige Pooler Aladdin. $5.99 (Ages 8-12) ight-year-old Liberty Porter just moved to a new home because her dad has taken on a new job. He is the president of the U. S.! Now Liberty must begin the school year at a new school and even though she is the First daughter, things don’t go as smoothly as Liberty would like. It is hard enough trying to fit in and be s o m e w h a t “cool” without having the Secret Service dogging your every step. And what’s even more inconvenient is that your bodyguard is not allowed to help you with tests or homework! What a total bummer! Then there’s the additional problem of suspecting that teachers and the other students only like you because you happen to have a famous and powerful father. Poor Liberty must try to figure out a way to discover who her true friends will be and discovering who likes her “for herself” will be a challenging task. Of course, Liberty will navigate her way through any and all obstacles

because she is The First Daughter! Well written, this series has started out well and, if nothing else, the reader will learn a little about politics, the White House and the price of fame. One has to wonder what will happen, though, if next year’s national elections result in a new First Family moving into 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.

Joe and Sparky, Superstars!

By Jamie Michalak Illustrated by Frank Remkiewicz Candlewick Press. $15.99 (Ages 5-7) eality TV hits the zoo when this unlikely duo decides they want to be on “What A Pair” hosted by Grant Wish. Fun seeking Joe, a giraffe, needs to convince his buddy, Sparky, a turtle, that they will be the next famous pair. Joe is convinced it is a “Slam dunk!” and they’ll win, but Sparky isn’t so sure. Although Joe can do all sorts of cool things, like wiggle his ears, run fast and touch his nose with the tip of his tongue, Sparky isn’t as talented. With his short legs the turtle isn’t much of a dancer. Standup comedy isn’t Sparky’s shtick either, nor is standing on one foot. But then, quite by accident, Sparky does discover his special skill or talent. Of course, I have no intention of telling you what it is, but you’ll be surprised and delighted. Does the pair make it onto the talent show and become big stars? I’m not divulging that information, either. I guess you’ll just have to read the book! Frank Remkiewicz’s color illustrations make this chapter book for beginning readers fun to read. The text is easy to follow and the pictures make it easy to visualize. And, who knows? Perhaps you’ll discover there’s a little superstar in your household too! n

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‘Aloha Siena’

Siena House Annual Dinner Auction

n Saturday evening October 15, 2011 Siena House Maternity Home will hold its annual dinner auction. This year’s theme is “Aloha Siena.” As in years past the dinner will be held at Holy Cross Hall and will begin with cocktails and a silent auction followed by a delicious Polynesian buffet provided by Hula Grill. The focal point of the evening will include short presentations by past and present residents, followed by the live auction and raffle. The evening promises to be festive and lively. In the Hawaiian language “aloha” can have many meanings. It can be a greeting or a sendoff. Mostly it encompasses a way of life and spirit embodied in the loving and caring people of the land. Siena captures and conveys that spirit to their residents and their babies. Siena House offers an environment of total support for women experiencing a crisis pregnancy. Siena provides pre and postnatal care, ongoing parenting and life skills classes, educational and vocational opportunities, professional counseling Retaining Wall Systems Pavers • Flagstone & Slate Lawn & Garden Center Topsoil & Compost Organic Veggie Mix Custom Mixes Sawdust • Boulders

and support for women considering adoption. “Graduating” mothers and their babies may remain for up to three months and are assisted in securing future living accommodations so they can enjoy the triumph of becoming responsible and productive members of society. Nonprofit Siena House is the only home for unwed mothers on the Central Coast and receives no government funding. The goal this year is for the proceeds to provide half the operating costs of Siena House, which this year is upwards of $200,000. For information on the event, tickets, or to make a donation please call 831-225-BABY (2229). n Stepping Stones Decorative Rock & Bark Soil Amendments Screened Dirt • Fertilizers Ponds & Pumps • Water Plants Synthetic and Organic Fertilizers

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Seymour Center at Long Marine Lab October Calendar

Throughout October chool Field Trips – Bring science to life for your students. Schedule a field trip for your K-12 or Community College class. Sponsored by The Morgan Stanley Foundation, Acra Aerospace, Inc., SIMA Environmental Fund, and the generosity of an anonymous donor. Sunday, October 2, 2-5 PM nnual Directors’ Circle Event: Our Shared Legacy ~ Land and Sea – Become a patron and come enjoy the company of Seymour Center Directors’ Circle for this fabulous fall event at the Vine Hill Winery, located in the heart of the Santa Cruz Mountains, with panoramic views of Monterey Bay. Enjoy winery tours and tastings of Vine Hill’s premiere wines with sumptuous hors d’oeuvre pairings. Learn about our shared legacy of land and sea with ocean scientists and winemakers. Listen to the tunes of the Just Picked String Band. This private event is an exclusive benefit of the Directors’ Circle–our leadership circle. For information regarding this event or for information on becoming a Director’s Circle patron, please see our membership page or call (831) 459-4568 or (831) 459-3694.

Sundays, 1-3 PM easide Crafts at the Seymour Center – Join us with your small fry in the crafts room every Sunday for hands-on fun! Thursday, October 6, 2-3:30 PM ounger Lagoon Reserve Tour — Experience the wildlife and natural beauty that make Younger Lagoon an exceptional local treasure on this docentled tour to the lagoon and its beach habitat. Learn about the ongoing research and habitat restoration work that help this vital ecosystem thrive. Tour includes a short hike and is best suited for adults in good physical condition and children age 10 and older. Space limited, free with admission. Reservations required: (831) 459-3800. Sunday, October 9, 2-3:30 PM ounger Lagoon Reserve Tour – Experience the wildlife and natural beauty that make Younger Lagoon an exceptional local treasure on this docentled tour to the lagoon and its beach habitat.

Learn about the ongoing research and habitat restoration work that help this vital ecosystem thrive. Tour includes a short hike and is best suited for adults in good physical condition and children age 10 and older. Space limited, free with admission. Reservations required: (831) 459-3800. Thursday, October 13, 2:15-3:30 PM arine Mammal Research Tour – Go behind the scenes at Long Marine Lab. Learn about the work of scientists and their studies of dolphins, seals, sea lions, and whales. Tour is best suited for adults and children over 10 years of age. Space limited, free with admission. Reservations required: (831) 459-3800. Sunday, October 16, 1 PM – Science Sunday hy Earthquakes and Tsunamis Are So Hard to Forecast (…and What We’re Doing About It) – Tom Parsons of the United States Geological Survey discusses the science of earthquakes, the likelihood of a major quake in California, and whether or not the frequency of earthquakes is rising.

Join us for this exploration into the methods that scientists use to predict one of California’s most notorious natural events. Tuesday, October 18 iscovery Lab and Tours begin – Apply for our most popular school field trip option today! Lottery application deadline is Wednesday, September 7 at 5 PM. Sponsored by The Morgan Stanley Foundation, Acra Aerospace, Inc., SIMA Environmental Fund and the generosity of an anonymous donor. Sunday, October 23, 2:15-3:30 PM arine Mammal Research Tour – Go behind the scenes at Long Marine Lab. Learn about the work of scientists and their studies of dolphins, seals, sea lions and whales. Tour is best suited for adults and children over 10 years of age. Space limited, free with admission. Reservations required: (831) 459-3800. Friday, October 28, 6-8:30 PM arine Masquerade – Kids, bring your parents and join us for a night of scavenger hunts, creature crafts, flashlight tours of one seriously BIG skeleton, scary stories, and more! Members $4 adults, kids $3; regular admission applies for the public. n

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Bright Side of Burnout: How to recognize & FIX IT!

Part 2 of 2

By Camille Smith

ast month, I covered 2 of 4 lessons regarding how to stop burnout: #1: Stop and identify the specific source of the fire (remember: everything’s not burning) and #2: Drop into your Self, listening and paying attention to what matters to you (your voice, vision and values). (Want a refresher? read Part 1 at insert TPG online link or www.wipcoaching.com/ blog). Before we move to lessons: #3: Roll and #4: Go, I want to emphasize something from lesson #2: The capital “S” is not a typo. The Self is you as a whole human being who embodies all the potential you were born with, all the capacities actualized and not yet actualized. The “self,” little ‘s’, is the one that judges, doubts, criticizes us. It’s the know-it-all, puny, little self. Tim Gallwey (The Inner Game of Work) when referring to these 2 selves says: Our best performance happens with the “self” is quiet and the “Self” is allowed to act.

#3: Roll. Move in a different direction. Break the unconscious, automatic patterns of action. Take a different route to work, have a picnic lunch outside with a book of poems or a sketchbook, not your blackberry. Listen to unfamiliar music, spend time with someone you wouldn’t normally. Changing your physical routine has the possibility of changing your mental outlook because you can’t rely on muscle memory or cruise control. Re-arrange your cubicle physically. Get a stand-up workstation. Move to a conference room to do even a short task. You’ll be amazed at how a physical change increases your productivity. #4: Go. Go beyond your comfort zone. Go 1 more inch. Where you normally stop, withdraw, go silent or give up or give in, go 1 inch more. Not 10 inches, 1 inch. BTW: This inch usually is often an inward measurement, going into yourSelf for the courage to speak up, to reconnect when you're dis-engaged. Ask for support. You feel good when you support others. Share the opportunity: let others support you. We all know you can do everything all the time. What’s the point of that, really? Draw boundaries. If there’s a situation that always pulls you in, a vortex that sucks your energy and aliveness, get out in front of it. Talk to those who are 1. Stop … and identify what’s causinvolved BEFORE the situation ing the burn turns into the same old emer2. Drop … into yourself, listen to gency that you don’t say No your voice, reflect on your values to. Reduce your insatiable 3. Roll … in a different direction, break your routine need to achieve. What??? Achieve less? Are you kid4. Go … beyond your comfort zone ding, Camille? No, I am not. If you are comfortable always pressing, working hard and long, continually raising your goals, do what isn’t comfortable:

Four steps to extinguishing the burn:

You know you’re burned out when…

• You put milk in the cupboard, not frig • You paid for gas and left without it

• You cry at the drop of a hat

• You lose your sense of humor.

reduce your need to achieve. Do it for 1 week. See what, and more importantly who, shows up when you aren’t fixated on the goal. You aren’t a slacker. You can achieve goals and not run over yourSelf or others in the process. This may be the most uncomfortable thing to do, and it may help the most to reduce burnout. I’m not saying this is easy, I’m saying this is a way to be alive, engaged, and being your best, rather than burning out. New mantra: I have more important things to do than burnout! Because burnout can be invisible until the meltdown, there’s something fundamental to having this tool work for you. You need a personal, heart-felt reason or commitment – a Why? – that inspires you and makes being burned out unacceptable. Here’s mine: I am committed to supporting people being fully self-expressed, making their contribution, having a blast and being satisfied in the process, including me. Invent your own commitment. Something that speaks to you, that brings you joy, that reminds you of who you are and what matters to you at your core. When we’re centered in our Self, in who we are as human beings, not a cog, a job, a role, we see ourselves differently. When we embrace our humanity, we see ourselves

• You decide to move to Mendocino and open a bookstore

• You forget it is Friday, don't wear your Hawaiian shirt, and you’re the one who started Hawaiian shirt Friday. • Even cereal for dinner is too hard to rustle up

less as a commodity, more as a possibility. We see others in that same light. When we see ourselves as a possibility, we make choices about how best to use our energy, talents, time. We see ourselves as a source and a resource to others and ourselves. We – your family, friends, co-workers – need you to be engaged, appreciated for your talents and making your contribution. More importantly, you need to be meaningfully engaged for your own sake and aliveness. Don’t “Stop – Drop – Roll – Go” because I said so, do it because you said so. The bright side of burnout is that it illuminates what matters so you can come back to your center, to your authentic Self. Pay attention to your Self. Ask, answer and act on your inner intelligence and commitment to be the amazing natural resource you are. All together now: I have more important things to do than burnout. n

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TIMES ARE UNCERTAIN , DO YOU : 1. Feel out of control? 2. Stop communicating effectively? 3. Get crankier than usual?

If you answered “Yes” to any of these and you’re ready to get a grip and learn how to say “No” to these same questions, here’s a special offer:

Take an online assessment and receive coaching from Camille Go to www.wipcoaching.com/assessment, enter promocode: TPG to receive a $175 discount…and get a grip. Questions? Call Camille, 831-685-1480 www.tpgonlinedaily.com Aptos Times / October 1st 2011 / 25

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The Distinguished Artists Concert & Lecture Series Presents ...

Iranian-American Pianist Soheil Nasseri

Sunday, October 9, 2011, 3 PM – Cabrillo College Music Recital Hall, VAPA 5001

onsistently interesting... consistently thoughtful... a vivid imagination. Filled with character... fresh ideas… a magnificent technique” — The New York Times “Fantastic! A real talent. [In Beethoven] One was able to enjoy themselves on the highest level.” — Berliner Zeitung Program – Hormoz Farhat: Sonata No. 2 (2011) West Coast Premiere Schumann: 3 Novellettes from Op. 21 (Nos. 1, 4, 6) Chopin: Fantasy in F Minor, Op. 49 Beethoven: Sonata No. 29 in B-flat Major, Op. 106 “Hammerklavier” Pianist Soheil Nasseri orn to Iranian parents in Santa Monica, California, Soheil Nasseri began studying the piano at the age of five and at the age of twenty moved to New York to study intensively with the late Karl Ulrich Schnabel (1909–2001). Following the death of Mr. Schnabel, Mr. Nasseri became a protégé of Jerome Lowenthal who remains Mr. Nasseri’s mentor today, along with Claude Frank. Other significant teachers include Irina Edelman, Anna Balakerskaia, Clinton Adams, Eva Pierrou, and Ann Schein. Since the fall of 2001 Mr. Nasseri, he has performed twenty completely different solo recital programs in New York, all without repeating a single piece: at Carnegie Hall’s Weill Recital Hall, at Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center, and at Merkin Concert Hall. These concerts included 25 premières of contemporary works in

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Serendipity Spreads n my September column I wrote about Friend in Cheeses jams – a wonderful new product that is spreading all over town. I now have to tell you about another company making good jam, and that would be Serendipity Spreads. I’m always looking for foods without high-fructose corn syrup, so when I find jam without the dreaded HFCS, it just about makes my day – to quote Clint Eastwood. Many jams these days contain high-fructose corn syrup – a cheap sweetener found in many foods such as bread, ketchup, chocolate, cookies, muffins and sauces – you name it. Most cereals are swamped in the stuff. So try Serendipity’s “saucy spreads, jams and preserves” for something healthier. Serendipity Spreads 306 Potrero St., Santa Cruz. SerendipitySpreads.com.

And more about jam … Friend in Cheeses Jams eantime, my favorite fruit and curd wrangler, Tabitha Stroup, owner of Friend in Cheeses, has come up with two delicious concoctions that I have to let you know about. Try the brand new Cardamom Carrot marmalade, and the White Fig and Fennel jam. Dare to be different is Stroup’s modus operandi. Info: friendincheeses.com: Friendincheese@gmail.com. Smokingwhisk.blogspot.com.

And Then There’s Honey Delk Bees Honey cott Delk contacted me to let me know about his Delk Bees Honey business. From his more than 500 hives, he’s making the most delectable honey. As well as jars of California Wildflower, Sunkist Orange,

California Cotton – Delk is doing a line of infused honey – and they are absolutely sublime. With around a dozen different kinds to choose from including strawberry, jalapeño, black pepper, garlic, mint, rosemary, habañero, basil and ginger, there’s a flavor to suit all tastes. But the one I love the most is the honey infused with coffee beans. It has tiny little specks of ground beans in it, and, well, I don’t need to say more. … It’s awesome. I tried some on my favorite British cereal – Weetabix (which all Brits love, and it’s available at Trader Joe’s) – and it’s simply delicious. Delk Bees Honey, P.O. Box 471, Capitola, 831-239-4509 and 1-888-776-0679. info@delkbees.com. www.delkbees.com.

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The Daisy Auxiliary Fashion Show he Daisy is a volunteer-run store in Capitola with used clothing, shoes, purses and other items for sale. Money raised goes the Family Service Agency (FSA) of the Central Coast. The Daisy is putting on a fashion show and luncheon

on Saturday, Oct. 29 at the Cocoanut Grove – called Holidaisy Goes On Safari – and all proceeds benefit the FSA. Doors open at 10:30 a.m. Tickets are $50. Info: Joyce Sawaya, 475-5574. ••• Josie Cowden is a freelance writer and proofreader. Contact her at ravenone274@comcast.net.

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Aptos Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner he Aptos Chamber of Commerce is putting on its annual dinner, awards ceremony and auction – “A Night in the Vineyard” – at 6 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 28 at Seascape Beach Resort. This year’s awards go to Woman of the Year - Leslie DeRose; Man of the Year – Jeff Talmadge; Business of the Year – Erik’s DeliCafe and Baskin Robbins of Aptos; Organization of the Year – Dominican Hospital Foundation and Monterey Bay Certified Farmers Market; Outstanding Achievement – Cabrillo Stage; Community Heroes – Wes and Gary Hunter. For more information call 688-1467 or email info@aptoschamber.com.

Sausagefest anta Cruz Mountain Brewing will honor the sausage on Saturday, Oct. 8 from 5-9 p.m. This hybrid honky-tonk Oktoberfest will showcase hand-linked sausages from El Salchichero, Freedom Meat Lockers and Corralitos Market – complete with homemade mustards, relishes, pickles and sauerkrauts. Emily Thomas of Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing says all of this “will catapult your sausage experience orbiting out of this world.” There will also be Bavarian pretzels, ice cream from Penny Ice Creamery, dancing and more. Proceeds from the event go to Camp Joy Gardens, an organic teaching farm in Boulder Creek. Admission is $5 and the location is the corner of Western Avenue and Mission Street.

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Announcements

Volunteers Wanted: Senior Peer Counselors f you are 55 or older, become a senior peer counselor. Attend free eight week training sessions, beginning September 29th. Learn valuable counseling and listening skills, and help homebound seniors through difficult life transitions. For more information, contact Barbara at (831) 459-9351, ext. 206

Svaroopa® Yoga

eeling tight? Have trouble touching your toes? Think you’re NOT flexible? You CAN enjoy the benefits of Svaroopa® Yoga with the support of extra blanket propping. Learn how to release the deepest tensions in your body that keep you from living the active lifestyle you want to live. Tuesdays: Sept 27 & Oct 4, 11, 18, from 7 8:30 pm. $90. Call for more information. Aptos Yoga Center, 783 Rio Del Mar Blvd, Ste. 23 B, Aptos. 688-1019, www.aptosyoga.org

Ongoing Events First Mondays of the Month (Starting October 3)

Lecture Series on "Great Decisions"

7:00pm-8:30 pm, Episcopal Church of St. John, 125 Canterbury Dr. in Aptos ectures will be lead by Dr. Laina FarhatHolzman, sponsored by Santa Cruz Beach, American Association of University Women. For more information, call (831) 688-0541

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

Ocean Gate Zendo

7 p.m., 920 41st Ave., Suite B, Santa Cruz. (next to Family Cycling Center) lease join us on Tues. nights at 7pm beginning with a 30 min. meditation, followed by a Dharma talk. Tea & cookies served after the talk, during a discussion/question period. Visit oceangatezen.org for more info.

Drop in Grief Support

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 for information.

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

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 - donation accepted. Visit oceangatezen.org for more info.

Tuesdays thru Fridays, Sundays

Svaroopa® Yoga Instruction at Aptos Yoga

Aptos Yoga, 783 Rio Del Mar Blvd. Ste.23B, Aptos. 831-688-1019 varoopa® Yoga is very different from what most of us think of as yoga. With the support of blankets, beginning students relax into easy poses designed to release the deepest tensions in the body along the spine. This release deeply relaxes the body, quiets the mind, reduces pain, accelerates injury recovery, and promotes better overall health. Classes five days each week. First Class free. For more information, call 688-1019 www.aptosyoga.org

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, 294 Green Valley Rd. Suite 326, 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

Wednesdays

Aptos Toastmasters

Noon to 1:00 p.m. at the Rio Sands Motel, 116 Aptos Beach Drive, Aptos. f you have trouble or fear of public speaking, this is a perfect opportunity for you to get over your fears! Call 970-2229 for more information.

RR Toastmasters meetings

12:00pm at St. Philip Episcopal Church, 5271 Scotts Valley Drive, Scotts Valley. ear of public speaking is the #1 fear in America. Since public speaking fears are so common, realize the tremendous power of influence that you will hold when you master speaking skills. Come and find out how you can lose your fears and realize your full potential at Redwood Ramblers Toastmasters Club.

Coastal Professionals

8:00am to 9:30am at Aptos History Museum, Old Dominion Court, Aptos. earn tips and make connections. Local professionals meet weekly to focus on business building and collaboration. Interested business owners, independent professionals and guests welcome. For more information: 621-1153, www.CoastalProfessionals.net

Every Other Wednesday (next: Sept 28)

Ongoing Constitution Classes

7:00 pm Quaker Meeting House, 225 Rooney St. Santa Cruz iew video lessons of an in-depth teaching about our Constitution, one of the most respected and copied documents in our nations history. For more information, visit

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Aptos Certified Farmers Market

Svaroopa® Yoga Classes

www.meetup.com/santacruz-freedom-forum or email scfreedomforum@gmail.com Next Dates: Oct. 12 & 26 Nov. 9&23

Second and Fourth Thursdays of the month

Cabrillo Host Lions

7:30pm at the Cabrillo Community Center, Aptos Village Park, 100 Aptos Creek Rd. ublic is invited to all programs. Contact President Paul Henry 831-688-31 or Past President Barbara Chamberlain at 831-688-3356. For meeting/dinner reservations or information or visit www.cabrillohostlions.org.

Thursdays

Capitola-Aptos Rotary Club Meeting

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

Sundays

Main Beach Volleyball Club Blenders Program

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

9:30am - 11:30 am Cabrillo College Gym 5-6th grade coed, 7-8th grade girls. Contact Jan Furman at 831-345-1441

Fridays

Clutterers Anonymous

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

Saturdays thru October 15

Beginners Cycling Class

8:30am-12:00pm Bicycle Trip, 1001 Soquel Ave. Santa Cruz f you are new at bicycling and need a little help getting started, navigating traffic, or just some coaching, this is the class for you! Winona Hubbard, a League of American Bicyclists Certified Instructor, along with several co-teachers will help you understand many bicycling concepts. Celebrity guest speakers will inspire you to go even farther! All profit from this class goes to SCCCC. Register by August 12, Class costs 75$, for more information or to register go to winonascyclingclass.blogspot.com

Second Saturdays each month thru Oct. 8

Moonlight Dinner Train Party

6:00 pm – 10:30 pm Roaring Camp, 53555 Graham Hill Rd, Felton tart with a hearty steak dinner in the moonlight, then take a leasurely train ride aboard the vintage railway, where you will stop on top of bear mountain and enjoy a glowing campfire, hot cider, and a musical sing-along. Return to the camp and swing dance to the Western Band that will be awaiting you. For more information, call 831-355-4484

Saturdays

Come As You Are Zen

9-10:30 am, Ocean Gate Zendo, 920 41st Ave. Suite B, Santa Cruz (next to Family Cycling Center)

Becoming and Emotionally and Spiritually Healthy Person

10:30 am Shore Line Community Church, Capitola apitola pastor Daniel Cubb will teach a five part series on overcoming the effects of codependency. The teachings will help those who wants to understand, recognize and fix any problems of codependency they face, with the help of christian teachings. Teachings are free and open to all public, Contact Daniel Cubb at daniel@shorelifecc.org

Thursday, October 6 ‘We're all in this Together: New Paths to Empowerment’ Presented by the Women in Business Leadership Forum

8:00am, The Cocoanut Grove he Forum will take over the Cocoanut Grove with a full day of networking, education, and tools for a successful life. This event is meant to help attendees find ways to work together to create a strong local and global economy. Tickets may be purchased online $89 for members, $99 for non members. Tickets can be purchased at www.santacruzchamber.org

Saturday October 8 Introductory Svaroopa® Yoga Class

9 am - 10:30 am. Aptos Yoga, 783 Rio Del Mar Blvd, Ste 23B, Aptos. earn about and experience how Svaroopa® Yoga works in your body – free with no obligations. Supported by blankets, you’ll relax into poses that release deep tensions in your spine. Experience how this unique form of yoga quiets your mind, reduces pain, accelerates injury recovery, and promotes a healthier you. Free. Call 688-1019 for information.

Saturday October 15 Sunday October 16 Half Moon Bay Art and Pumpkin Festival

Monday October 3

9:00am-5:00pm, on Main Street in Half Moon Bay ome celebrate the fall harvest and autumn splendor with a huge display of gigantic pumpkins, three stages of entertainment, live music, the Great Pumpkin Parade, a haunted house, harvest inspired crafts, home-style foods, expert pumpkin carver Farmer Mike sculpting a monster 1,200 pound pumpkin, pie eating, costume contests, and more! For more information, call 650-726-9652 or visit miramaevents.com

Compassionate Communication:

Tuesday October 25

How to Connect with a Person with Alzheimer's Disease

Sons In Retirement(SIR) Luncheon Meeting

Dated Events

1:00pm to 3:00pm, Live Oak Senior Center Annex 1777-A Capitola Road, Santa Cruz his program will help provide strategies to improve overall communication skills in connecting with memory impaired individuals. For more details and to register, call (831) 464-9982

Tuesday October 4 Democratic Dialogues

‘Medicare and Medicaid: Myths and Realities’ with Bill Monning and Bonnie Burns

10:00am-12:00 pm, Simpkins Swim Center, 979 17th Ave. in Live Oak alifornia Assembly Member Bill Monning and consultant Bonnie Burns will discuss recent changes to Medicare and Medicaid. Speakers will focus on the recent Federal Affordable Healthcare Act and resulting changes in state law. For more information, Contact Hugh McIsaac at (831) 427-3219 or (503) 2980098

11:30am, Aptos Seascape Golf Course 610 Clubhouse Drive,Aptos. peaker will be Alex Kugushev. His topic will be "Resilient America: An immigrant (and long a citizen) examines our nations adaptive continuity". SIR is organization for retired men for which there are no dues or fees, political or religious agenda. Outside activities include golf and bocce. Information at 688-0977.

Friday November 18 Dominican Foundation Guild Holiday Luncheon

10:00 am, Cocoanut Grove Grand Ballroom, 400 Beach St. Santa Cruz he Dominican Guild invites you to usher in the holiday season with a Holiday Luncheon and a celebrity speaker, Miss Shirley Jones. The luncheon will also include a silent auction, tree viewing and boutique shopping. Come enjoy the festivities! for more information call (831) 462-7712 or visit www.supportdominican.org n

Although the first few weeks of October are a kind of preparation time for you the Sun moves into Scorpio on the 24th. Much of the time leading up to this sees you doing background research, exploring possibilities and perhaps taking yourself off somewhere relaxing for much needed rest and energy renewal. As it is, you are working behind the scenes and not getting the recognition you deserve but it's coming. Keep on doing what you are doing as your persistence pays off. A change of fortunes occurs around mid month.

Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22)

pumpkin from the mountain top patch. A chuck wagon bbq lunch will be served from noon to 3pm. Parking is $8 per car. For more information, call (831) 335-4484 or visit www.roaringcamp.com

Announcements

Apply for Exhibitions at the County Government Center

rtists and crafts people residing in Santa Cruz County are invited to apply to exhibit their art in Santa Cruz County Government Center. Eighteen of the artists who enter will be chosen to have their artwork displayed in four shows during 2012. Artists must reside in Santa Cruz. You may not enter if you have exhibited their art at the county building within the past year. To apply, artists must submit an application packet by November 7, which can be found at ccscc.org.

Saturday October 15 Sunday October 16 Santa Cruz Chamber Players

Saturday starts at 8:00 pm, Sunday at 3:pm, Christ Lutheran Church, 10707 Soquel Dr. Aptos anta Cruz Chamber Players Present “ReImaginings Great Music by Great Composers inspired by other Great Composers” For more info, visit scchamberplayers.org

Ageless Art Project

rtists/Crafts people volunteers Share your talent and make creative expression possible by leading an art group of care facility residents. Become an Ageless Art Project Volunteer. For information call 459-8917 ext. 208

SPECTRA Arts Learning

he Cultural Council of Santa Cruz County is seeking stories and anecdotes from people with current or past experience with SPECTRA Arts Learning. These stories will serve as examples of successes students have found through the Council’s SPECTRA program over the years, and may be used to promote the Council’s Arts Learning Resource Directory. If you are an artist, parent, teacher or student with a story to share about your experience with SPECTRA, you are invited to send a brief narrative to Sonia Deetz at the Cultural Council: sonia@ccscc.org.

Ongoing Events

Mondays and Wednesdays

Salsa Rueda Class

7:00pm at Louden Nelson Center, 301 Center St., Santa Cruz. earn Salsa Rueda. For more information visit www.salsaruedasantacruz.com or call 831-457-7432

Tuesdays

BINGO

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

see our band for Free in Sunnyvale Every Wednesday. No cover. Contact Lee McLaughlin, Booking Agent, at 408-993-BAND (2263) for information about booking the band for Non-profit events (donations are tax deductible). www.PeninsulaBanjoBand.org

Thursdays thru October 6

Movies On the Square

8:45 pm at Redwood Square, located at 2200 Broadway, Redwood City ring your family out on a beautiful summer evening to see a movie! This is a great opportunity to enjoy downtown redwood city! Films being shown are family friendly and include True Grit, Ice Age, and many more. For more information, call 650-780-7343 or got to redwoodcity.org/events/ movieschedule.html

First Fridays of each month

First Friday Art Tour

he First Friday Art Tour is a Santa Cruz Institute of Contemporary Arts event, managed in conjunction with the participating art venues. The event takes place year-round and illuminates some of the most talented local artists from local galleries. To find out where to participate in a First Friday art tour, visit firstfridaysantacruz.com (Most galleries are open 12-9 pm for First Friday viewings.)

Fourth Friday of each month

phere, free parking. All for a donation of $8 per person.

Fridays through October 7

Music on the Square

6-8pm located on 2200 Broadway, Redwood City njoy 23 impressive concerts this season, featuring well-known local artists and covering every kind of music from Swing Music to Reggae! Music fans of all ages will be thrilled to enjoy these weekly events. For more information call 650-780-7340 or visit www.redwoodcity.org/ musiconthesquare.html

Dated Events Saturday October 1 Freedom Arts Fest

10am-10pm at Aptos Christian Fellowship, 7200 Freedom Blvd. raft vendors, musicians, and poets sign up for Freedom Arts Fest. Free open mic for both kids and adults, and free kid art as well. For schedule and to sign up, visit www.thewellarts.com or call (831) 688-3312

Cabrillo College Reunion Jazz Ensemble elebrating Lile O. Cruse 7:00pm & 9:00pm Kuumbwa Jazz Center, Santa Cruz $20 Adv. $23 at the door Tickets: (831) 427-2227

Tuesday October 4 Marine-Life Exhibit Free Days

10am-5pm At the Seymour Marine Discovery Center, 100 Shaffer Road, Santa Cruz. ix days a year, the Seymour Marine Discovery Center opens its doors to the public at no charge. Remaining free admission day in 2011 is November 1. Visit http://seymourcenter.ucsc.edu for regular pricing and more information.

Wednesdays

Fridays

Saturday October 8 Sunday October 9

Peninsula Banjo Band

Ballroom Dancing

Halloween Harvest Fair

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

7p.m. in Cabritos Mexican Bistro at 685 El Camino Real in Sunnyvale orty-seven years of performing in the Bay Area, over 250 popular tunes. Come

Musical Me Inc. Family Jam Night

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.

7:30- 11:00pm at Mid-County Senior Center, 829 Bay Ave, Capitola. ive music by The Rainbows. Refreshments, large floor, friendly atmos-

Steam Trains Depart Roaring Camp from the Boardwalk at 11 am, 12:30 pm, and 2:00pm ide a steam train through bear mountain, then children with tickets may pick out a

Half Moon Bay Art and Pumpkin Festival

Saturday October 22 Halloween and Harvest Carnival

10:00am-4:00pm The Aptos Academy 1940 Bonita Dr. Aptos un for the whole family! Climbing wall, dunk tank, haunted house, horse rides, cake walk, Halloween-themed games and prizes, jump house, face painting, and more. Plus live music, seasonal crafts, raffle items, and food concession. This is the 9th annual fundraiser for The Aptos Academy, a WASC-accredited, nonprofit PreK-8th grade school. Admission is free. For more information visit www.aptosacademy.org

Friday October 28 Saturday October 29 Legend of Sleepy Hollow Comes to Life

Trains depart Boardwalk at 6:00pm, 6:15pm, 8:00pm, and 8:15 pm ou will ride vintage railroad cars through a Redwood forrest. A haunted house, games, and costume contests add to the festivities. Tickets are $27 per person, parking is $8, for tickets and information, call (831) 335-4484 or visit roaringcamp.com

Saturday October 29 Halloween and Harvest Carnival

10:00am-4:00pm The Aptos Academy 1940 Bonita Dr. Aptos un for the whole family! Climbing wall, dunk tank, haunted house, horse rides, cake walk, Halloween-themed games and prizes, jump house, face painting, and more. Plus live music, seasonal crafts, raffle items, and food concession. This is the 9th annual fundraiser for The Aptos Academy, a WASCaccredited, nonprofit PreK-8th grade school. Admission is free. n

The month starts form a high which you are keen to continue. Of course, this is a continuation of what you have already been doing but you are encouraged by your early success. Later, the Full Moon in Aries brings renewed energy, particularly regarding creativity, children and pursuing what you love to do. Friendships and alliances formed at this time are long lasting and have a good balance of give and take. You are able to go in the direction you want with the right support and this is not the time to strike out on your own. People are more than willing to meet you half way.

Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21)

There is nothing that comes so naturally to you than getting to the top of the path you have chosen to climb up. Accolades and rewards come easily this month, but of course you cannot help but set yourself another target or goal to aspire to. In this respect, you can be an inspirational leader but do have humour to not take yourself and those around you too seriously. The Sun joins your ruler Saturn on the 14th of the month so note this day and also the 12th which brings a fiery and reactionary Full Moon. It could lead to a break through and a chance to show what you really can do.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 20)

While the Sun is in LIbra, this brings a time of ease and harmony for you, since you are also an air sign. This is perfect for all kinds of communication and understanding. Something you have been grappling with mentally for a while now comes clear and makes total sense. This in itself can revolutionize the way you do things, and of course you realize that your energies may be spent better elsewhere, which brings its own set of questions. But trust in yourself and the decisions you make. The Full Moon brings a sense of completion and satisfaction around the 12th.

Aquarius (Jan 21-Feb. 18)

It's time for a change, and one which has been on the cards for while. But you see that some things now have to be dealt with once and for all and although this has not been something you look forward too, nevertheless the feeling of freedom and lightness is worth it. Avoid hanging on to what no longer serves you just because it has become habitual. Instead, embrace what is new, inspiring and out of the ordinary. You are creating your own rules, which fit in with you much more than the second hand version you have been living by. Bravo!

Pisces (Feb. 19-Mar. 20)

This month brings balance, or at least you hope so. Consider various aspects of your life where peace of mind has been lacking and harmony simply not part of the picture. You have power within yourself to make adjustments in what you do to bring order back again. Perhaps it is about timing and how you spend your time, and certainly more organization will help. Relationships are under the spotlight too, and Venus lends a helping hand in the first week. A Full Moon in your sign on the 12th brings a significant change which puts the ball fairly and squarely into your court.

Aries (March 21-April 20)

Limitations have their uses and your point of view is changing. What seemed to be a barrier to your success amazingly turns into a stepping stone, and this could be in the form of an authoritarian figure or someone who seems to have your interests at heart but offers a good deal of stability. The ~Sun in LIbra helps you to focus on your well being and health matters and you are keen to change your lifestyle to make sure you are in a tip top condition. You need your energy as the Sun highlights your relationships from the 24th.

Taurus (April 21-May 21)

This is a month for moving forward and making great leaps at long last, after a long period of preparation. With both Venus and Mercury helping you for the first ten days or so, think about your creativity and getting the balance back by planning and doing more fun things that entertain you. You have been working so hard recently that this element may have been bottom of your list of priorities. Still this is set to change as you rediscover joys of years gone by. The Full Moon on the 12 brings revelations from a friend which amaze you.

Gemini (May 22-June 21)

Home is where your heart and this month it's more of a focus than usual. What happens, and the people who are involved is what you are interested in. Venus here brings harmony and the Sun shines a light on you. Expect new announcements, people going in different directions and a reason to celebrate. The Full Moon on the 12th is in fiery Aries and this could be the start of a whole new chapter for you, particularly in your career. This is where you are juggling your needs and those of people who rely on you. There are changes in the way things have been done before.

Cancer (June 22-July 22)

Travel is the order of the day for this month, Leo, and while you may not be going anyway far, you are making connections and creating links to those people who are new and inspiring to you. It could be that your expertise is sought elsewhere and you are burning the midnight oil with with writing and researching, all for a good reason. It's the detail that interests you too, and changing the smaller things brings you joy and a sense of creativity. Treat yourself, of course, as you always deserve it and are definitely worth it!

Leo (July 23-Aug. 23)

You are thinking about your finances and the focus this month is on your cash, how you spend and how you earn it. You are by nature fairly frugal and understand the importance of getting your money's worth but this month you push it to new levels. Also, take note of how you value yourself too, and check that confidence, or the lack of it, isn't holding you back. Believe yourself to be exceptional and worthy and see if this doesn't make a difference with what you aspire to for and achieve. The Full Moon in Aries on the 12th brings a revelation and determination to let go of the past.

Virgo (Aug. 24-Sep. 22)

This is your birthday month and for you, a time of setting your intentions and goals for the coming year. The Sun is joined by both Venus and Mercury for the first ten days or so and this is when you are at your best; charming, eloquent and feeling pretty pleased with yourself and the world. Get out and about and spread your own sunshine where it's needed. You give the impression that you can make things happen and you have your finger on the pulse, which is true. Take note of the Full Moon in your opposite sign of Aries on the 12 which is dynamic for your relationship. ••• Find Out More www.AnnabelBurton.tv

Libra (Sep. 23-Oct. 23)

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By Mike Conrad, Division Chief Aptos La Selva Fire District

he California Air Resources Board has stated that on average 30 to 40 people experience an avoidable death from carbon monoxide poisoning and as many as 700 people are hospitalized each year in California. Senate Bill 183, requiring the placement of carbon monoxide detectors in all California dwelling units was signed into law on May 7, 2010 by Governor Schwartzenegger. In my thirty-two years of emergency service I have personally seen numerous CO poisonings - it is a real threat. With all of the dangers of carbon monoxide, Senate Bill 183 is intended to provide as much protection as possible in our homes. As of January 1, 2011 the presence or absence of a carbon monoxide detector in the home became a required disclosure during the sale of the property. By July 1, 2011 all existing single family dwellings will be required to have carbon monoxide detectors installed, except for all electric homes, with a detached garage, which have no source of carbon monoxide. All other dwellings will be required to have them installed by January 1, 2013. So what exactly is carbon monoxide? Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless, flammable, poisonous gas, which is a product of incomplete combustion. The burning of wood, oil, coal, kerosene, natural and propane gas and other hydrocarbon fuels will all produce carbon monoxide gas. Why is carbon monoxide so dangerous? The big problem with carbon monoxide is that our bodies

Firefighter Paramedic Jared von Schell installs a CO monitor at the Aptos/La Selva Fire Station.

seem to like it, and when present, carbon monoxide will bind to the hemoglobin in our blood and not leave any room for oxygen. People can experience chronic or acute carbon monoxide poisoning depending on the amount of carbon monoxide a person is exposed to. People who are exposed to low levels of carbon monoxide in the area of 35 parts per million can experience headache and dizziness after 6 to 8 hours of exposure. As the concentration increases to 200 ppm, headache and dizziness can develop in 2 to 3 hours, at levels of 1,600 ppm symptoms’ of headache, dizziness and nausea can develop within 20 minutes, and death can occur in about 30 minutes.

Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless, flammable, poisonous gas, which is a product of incomplete combustion. The burning of wood, oil, coal, kerosene, natural and propane gas and other hydrocarbon fuels will all produce carbon monoxide gas.

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Often time’s people with low level carbon monoxide leaks in their homes often complain about flu like symptoms, confusion and memory loss which never seem to go away or the symptoms develop every day after they get home. Where should I install my CO detector? Your carbon monoxide detector should be installed as per the manufactures recommendations, normally one on every level of the house, outside of each sleeping areas and placed at least 5 feet above the floor, again follow the manufacturer’s instructions. The detectors should not be place next to a fireplace or other flame producing appliances as small amounts of carbon monoxide during startup are common and can lead to misleading alerts. The Aptos La Selva Fire District has installed CO monitors in all of its facilities in advance of the January 2013 deadline to provide for the safety of our employees and members of the public who visit and utilize our facilities. n ••• For more information on carbon monoxide detectors please contact your local fire department or visit your local home improvement or hardware store.

SPCA Featured Pet

Be-Dazzled By A Doxie

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apoleon, Napa, Nakita and Ninja came to us at the ripe young age of twoweeks-old. These now nine-week-old Dachshund mix puppies were found with their mother, Nola, in a vacant lot with no real shelter, sustainable food or water. The puppies were surviving well off their mother’s milk but her condition seemed to be declining while fleas and ticks covered them all. She rushed right over to animal control workers when they discovered her and the puppies and walked right into the crate, almost begging them to save her life. After some time in a foster home, this little family’s life has taken a drastic turn for the better. The super cute quartette of puppies is extremely comical with their playfulness and exceptional ability to pile on top of each other in the most adorable way. They use each other’s ears as play toys and will fall all over themselves to greet a friendly face. They are all very healthy, spunky, friendly, and ready to start the next chapter of their young lives with a new home. It’s important that Dachshunds receive proper socialization as puppies and should not be left alone for more than three hours a day at this age. Nola, their mother, is about two-years-old and as sweet as they come. She bonds quickly, is very affectionate, and loves to be rubbed and scratched. She comes when you call and is extremely obedient. Although she is calm, she can also get a playful hair and enjoys chasing toys and bouncing around with other dogs. She sleeps soundly in a crate at night and runs around our offices during the day, greeting visitors and bringing joy wherever she goes. We would love to see this sweet girl go to a doting indoor home where she would get a lot of attention, activity and love. Our adoption package for dogs and cats includes spay/neuter, vaccinations, micro-chipping, an ID tag, collar, a free health exam with a licensed Veterinarian, one month’s free health insurance, discounted crate purchase and other animal care materials. If you would like to help animals like Napoleon, Napa, Nakita, Ninja, Nola and their orphaned friends, please consider donating to the Santa Cruz SPCA. The Santa Cruz SPCA is a 501c3 charitable organization and receives no government funding, relying solely on public donations to run its many programs that benefit the animals and people of our community. n For more information call the Santa Cruz SPCA at 465-5000, or visit www.santacruzspca.org. The SPCA is located at 2685 Chanticleer Avenue in Santa Cruz, CA 95065 and is open to the public Tuesday through Sunday, 11:00 A.M. to 5:00 p.m.

“DACLS” from pg 26

One of Soheil Nasseri’s foremost interests has been his inner-city public school music education program. Mr. Nasseri has given concerts at more than 60 public schools in the U.S. since 2003, with a combined audience of about 25,000 wildly responsive students. Mr. Nasseri is also passionately committed to promoting new music of young classical composers and indeed many composers have written pieces specifically for him, including Richard Danielpour, Avner Dorman, Hormoz Farhat, Martin Kennedy, Samir Odeh-Tamimi, Haskell Small, Ronn Yedidia, Lev ‘Ljova’ Zhurbin, and Samuel Zyman. As a recording artist he has 6 solo discs on the Naxos Centaur, Mahoor, and 21st Century Classical labels. Soheil Nasseri divides his time between residences in New York and Berlin. He is looking forward to hiking in Pt. Reyes and Yosemite on his California concert tour. About Composer Hormoz Farhat his concert begins with a premiere of a new 19-minute Sonata by Hormoz Farhat (b. 1929 in Tehran, Iran), who wrote his Sonata No. 2 this year specifi-

cally for Soheil Nasseri. Farhat is an important figure among Iranian (Western-) classical musicians. In the 1970’s he was the head of the music department at Tehran University, and since 1979 he has lived in Ireland where, until his recent retirement, he was Professor and Hormoz Farhat Head of the School of Music at the University of Dublin, Trinity College. Farhat has served as Visiting Professor at numerous international universities including Harvard University, UCLA, and universities in Edinburgh, Warsaw, Stockholm, Copenhagen, and Ljubljana. His music has been performed by, among many others, the BBC Symphony Orchestra and English Chamber Orchestra. n ••• Distinguished Artists Concert & Lecture Series (DACLS) is a non-profit affiliate of the Aptos Community Foundation in Aptos, California For more information visit their website www.distinguishedartists.org

“Open Studios” from pg 14

u This symbol located under an artist’s image indicates the artist will be open for Encore Weekend IThis symbol denotes the artist will give demonstrations during the day This symbol designates the studio is wheelchair accessible. One-Minute Streaming Video — The Cultural Council partnered with the Santa Cruz County Conference & Visitors Council and Romney Dunbar, Dunbar Productions, to produce a one-minute streaming video for this year’s Open Studios Art Tour. The video can be seen at www.ccscc.org, www.santacruzcounty.travel, the Santa Cruz County Conference & Visitors Council Facebook page, the Cultural Council’s Open Studios Art Tour Facebook page, and on YouTube. The Cultural Council will hold a drawing in November — one winner will be randomly drawn from Visitors’ Survey respondents to win $200 in OS Bucks to be used like cash with any Open Studios artist. n

“Calendars” from pg 14

~ (831) 462-1528* Watsonville: Annieglass ~ (831) 761-2014 • Pajaro Valley Arts Council ~ (831) 722-3062 • Santa Cruz County Bank ~ (831) 761-7600 • Wild Rose Artist Supply ~ (831) 722-4282 n ••• Info: Call the Cultural Council of Santa Cruz County at (831) 475-9600 or e-mail events@ccscc.org

Studios open — North County studios are located north of the Santa Cruz Yacht Harbor October 8th & 9th: South County Studios open — South County studios are located south of the Santa Cruz Yacht Harbor October 15th & 16th: Encore weekend 240 studios in North & South County will be open ••• Notable for 2011 Six Silver Tickets! — Six Artist Guide/Calendars contain a very special item – a Silver Ticket worth up to $300. The lucky winners bring their ticket to the Cultural Council office in exchange for “OS Bucks” to spend at the 2011 studios of their choosing! “Sneak Peek” — Open Studios Art Tour online slide show at www.ccscc.org featuring an Artist Guide/Calendar image from each participating artist. Symbols:

Stitch ~ (831) 427-9276* • York Gallery ~ (831) 462-0313 Scotts Valley: The Art Store ~ (831) 4380830* • Santa Cruz County Bank ~ (831) 461-5000 • Surf City Coffee Co. ~ (831) 684-2750 • Zinnia’s ~ (831) 430-9466* Soquel: Bargetto Winery Tasting Room ~ (831) 475-2258* • Crawford’s Antiques