Aptos Times May 1st 2012

C O M M U N I T Y N E W S T H A T M A K E S A D I F F E R E N C E Vol 21 No. 9

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

Aptos Creek before breakthrough, turning south toward Rio del Mar Beach.

May 1 2012

he Rio del Mar Beach andLagoon Conservancy

(RDMBLC), a committee of theRio del Mar ImprovementAssociation (RDMIA), wasestablished last November. Weare committed to resolving theissues associated with creek

meandering, beach access,beach erosion and fish habitat.

The Conservancy raisedover $31,000 from the local com-munity toward the cost of a con-tract with a geomorphologistassociated with Philip Williamsand Associates (PWA), adminis-

tered by the ResourceConservation District of SantaCruz County (RCD). The con-tract was completed in February.

PWA focused on near-term(0-3 years) plans, but also sug-gested long-term plans and pro-vided an interface with the mul-

tiple governmental agencies forapproval. Completing thedetails of long-term plans, theirapproval, and implementationwill require our conservancy tosecure grants.

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Mendelssohn, Nielsen and VaughanWilliams with vocal styling of theCabrillo Symphonic Chorus, soprano,Anja Strauss and tenor, Steven Berlanga.

This Mother’s Day weekend, theSanta Cruz County Symphony celebratesthe end of an era.Maestro JohnLarry Grangerwill conduct hislast concert serieswith the SantaCruz CountySymphony ingrand form withthe entire CabrilloS y m p h o n i cChorus and twotalented vocalsoloists. Symphony audiences will haveone last chance to witness the culmina-tion of Maestro Granger’s 21 years at thepodium before he retires. This specialconcert will be held on Saturday, May 12,8 pm at the Santa Cruz Civic Auditoriumwith a matinee performance on Sunday,May 13, 2 pm at Watsonville’s MelloCenter for the Performing Arts.

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CoverRio del Mar Beach and Lagoon Conservancy ProgressJohn Larry Granger’s Grand Finale – Saturday, May 12, 8 p.m. SantaCruz Civic Auditorium & Sunday, May 13, 2 p.m. Watsonville’s MelloCenter

Community News3 Social Security: Serving Wounded Warriors and the Survivors of Our

Fallen Heroes5 Prepare Yourself to Help Others in an Emergency – Free Community CPR

Classes offered By Aptos/La Selva Fire District By Noel Smith6 Music in May 5th Anniversary Season • Violinist David Arben, Holocaust

survivor7 Family Arts Nights14 Cabrillo Stage Announces 2012 Season – A Chorus Line, Anything Goes,

Escaping Queens and ANight at the Nutcracker16 Santa Cruz Ballet Theatre In Concert at Crocker Theater17 Second District Candidate Debate Highlights Differences By Noel Smith –

Openings for Año Nuevo State Park Volunteer Naturalist Training •Honor Society Awards Scholarships • Mar Vista Elementary School GivenGift of Trees

19 20,000 Stories Ready to be Taken Home! Friends of Santa Cruz PublicLibraries Book Sale May 25 –26 at the Civic Auditorium • Shuttle’s Flightto Final Landing

20 Fiddler On the Roof comes to Aptos21 Artists in the Gardens – Aromas Country Garden Tour – Saturday, May

12, 10 am – 4 pm By Joyce Oroz23 Mt. Charlie Challenge – Annual Fundraising Bike Ride and Festival Set

for May 524 Amgen Tour comes through Santa Cruz; ends Stage 2 in Aptos26 Companion Chickens for the Housebound – River’s Crest Dragon Slayer

Animal Therapy Program30 American Red Cross Heroes Breakfast – Wednesday, May 16, 7a.m. – 9

a.m. Cocoanut Grove Ballroom

Letters to the Editor6 Rancho Del Mar Redevelopment Cover Story

Sports Wrap8 Signing Ceremony for Aptos Athletes • Aptos High School Scoreboard

Kids Camp9 Protect Your Kids from the Dreaded ‘Summer Slide’

Calendar • Arts & Entertainment – Pages 28 & 29

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

Featured Columnists22 The Book Bag by Robert Francis – What’s buggin’ you? Kiddies bug

books…25 Work in Progress by Camille Smith – Are you a Sweet Genius Under

Pressure?27 Out & About by Josie Cowden31 Veteran Fire Fighters Recognized By Mike Conrad, Aptos La Selva Fire

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Social Security: ServingWounded Warriors and theSurvivors of Our Fallen HeroesIt’s an American tradition to pay tributeto the men and women of the Armed

Forces each Memorial Day— especiallyhonoring those who have made the ulti-mate sacrifice while serving our country.

If you are a military service memberwho was wounded and needs to apply fordisability benefits, it’s important to knowthat you will receive expedited processing.Our wounded warriors initiative is for mil-itary service members who become dis-abled while on active duty on or afterOctober 1, 2001, regardless of where thedisability occurs. Depending on the situa-tion, some family members of military per-sonnel, including dependent children and,in some cases, spouses, may be able toreceive benefits. Learn more about it atwww.socialsecurity.gov/woundedwarriors.

Did you know that May also isNational Military Appreciation Month?Even more reason to let members of ourmilitary know how much we value what

they do for us and for our nation.To learn more about the Social

Security benefits for those who haveserved in the military, read our publica-tion, Military Service and Social Security.You can find it online at www.socialsecurity.gov/pubs/10017.html or send usan email at [email protected], or callus at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778)to ask for a free copy to be mailed to you.

Memorial Day also is a good time toremind families of fallen military heroesthat we may be able to pay Social Securitysurvivors benefits. If the person youdepended on for income has died, youshould apply for survivors benefits. Learnmore about Social Security survivors bene-fits at www.socialsecurity.gov/pgm/survivors.htm.

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Status• Report outlining possible initial near-term approaches sent to the agenciesin preparation for their initial meetingwith the RCD and PWA

• Reasonably detailed report developed• RDMBLC pursued Imminent Threatand Suggested ResponseJanuary 21-23 storm was modest rain-

fall. Combination of the creek flow plushigh tide and waves overtopping the beachsand berm caused considerable erosion atthe base of the seawall protecting homesalong the beach.

Coastal Commission acknowledgedthe emergency but initially claimed thatthe plan presented by PWA was too com-plex and experimental.

Coastal Commission finally granted apermit for the Conservancy’s emergencyplan.

Heavy rains onMarch 14 caused signif-icant sand erosion on the main beach andmore damage along the seawall by AptosCreek before it broke through to the Bay.

While the breach eliminates the imme-diate problem, there is an established ten-dency of the creek to turn southward andbe trapped by the summer beach berm.This is why we have begun work on along-term plan to meet the goals and objec-tives of the Conservancy.

What the RDMIA has accomplished• Established the RDMBLC (Rio del MarBeach and Lagoon Conservancy).

• Established our Conservancy goalsand objectives.

• Thanks to our community, we raisedmore than $31,000 pursuing near-termand long-term solutions under a PWAcontract and began a continuing dia-logue between RDMBLC and all agen-cies.

• Demonstrated our commitment tofinding a long-term solution to theagencies in keeping with our goalsand objectives.

• Followed the advice of LorinLetendre, President of the CarmelRiver Watershed Conservancy (see hispresentation at the Annual Meeting atwww.RDMIA.com). His counsel hasbeen invaluable.

• Several near-term plans have beenproposed by PWA and reviewed byagencies, which is essential to the suc-cess of a future long-term plan.

• Considerable insight into possiblelong-term plans has been gainedwhich we believe will be successfullygrant-funded and permitted in thefuture.Lorin Letendre, the president of the

Carmel River Watershed Conservancy, hasbeen working on a similar project with theCarmel River Lagoon. He has been very

supportive of our Conservancy.Letendre said, “The RDM Beach &

Lagoon Conservancy has achieved amaz-ing progress, in just a few short months, onfinding solutions to the problems that haveplagued this once beautiful beach—progress that has taken all of us workingon similar problems at the Carmel RiverBeach five years to achieve. TheConservancy deserves all the support theycan obtain from the Rio Del Mar and SantaCruz communities, so that the RDM beachcan once again be clean, easily accessible,and free from coastal erosion.”

Our thanks to those community mem-bers who have contributed to this project.We still need your help to keep the processand planning moving forward. We encour-age members of the Aptos and Rio del Marcommunities to make donations. Ourbeach and lagoon are a community treas-ure and are enjoyed by many who live andvisit here.

Donations made through theResource Conservation District are tax-deductible. Please make your checkpayable to “RCDSCC” and include thewords: “Aptos Lagoon Sandbar.” You willbe mailed an acknowledgement letter foryour donation. n

•••Donations should be mailed to: Sharon

Corkrean, Director of Finance, RCD, 820 BayAvenue, Suite 128 Capitola, CA 95010

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Aptos Creek going directly into the bay after breaking through the sand bar.

Today’s hands-only CPR(Cardiopulmonary resuscitation) ismuch simpler and easier to use than

just a few years ago. No longer is mouth-to-mouth recommended, defibrillationdevices are often available in public placesand CPR procedures are simple enough forseveral volunteers to share the job of CPRuntil first responders arrive.

With an aging population, the possi-bility of being faced with someone in car-diac distress in your family or when inpublic is growing. However, CPR is not

just for adults, but can be used on childrenin swimming or playground accidents. TheAptos/La Selva Fire District regularlyoffers CPR classes so you can be preparedto help if and when such an emergencyhappens. The course makes it clear thatalmost anyone can take action if needed.

No longer do you have to fear theneed to perform mouth-to-mouth resusci-tation to save someone. All you need is theopportunity to attend a class to learn howto properly compress the chest in order tokeep the blood flowing to the brain thereby

keeping the person alive until the firstresponders can get there to take over.

Firefighter/Paramedic Mike Kretschof the Aptos/La Selva Fire District and histeam do a great job of helping their CPRstudents to learn the basics, develop confi-dence in the procedure and understandhow important it is know CPR for the safe-ty of those around you whether an adult orchild.

Take an evening out to learn hands-only CPR, the Heimlich maneuver andhow to use a defibrillator. Get confidencein your ability to help someone survive aheart attack, electric shock, serious fall orother medical emergency or accident. It’simportant to you and particularly to thatperson whether he or she is an adult orchild that you were able to help when theyneeded it most.

The next free Community CPR class(featuring hands-only CPR) will be offered

at the Aptos/La Selva Fire District mainstation, 6934 Soquel Drive, Aptos, onTuesday, May 15, from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. Thiscourse is for basic CPR only, with infantand defibrillator training available onrequest. Class size is limited, so early sign-ups are encouraged. To register, [email protected] or call theAdministration Office at 831-685-6690.

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The concert opens with the brilliantoverture to Maskarade, an opera byDenmark’s greatest composer, CarlNielsen. Based on a Danish theatrical com-edy set at a maskedball, Maskarade soonbecame one ofNielsen’s most popu-lar works and hasbecome an essentialpart of Denmark’s cul-tural heritage.

Next, we wel-come soprano, AnjaStrauss, baritone,Steven Berlanga, and the CabrilloSymphonic Chorus performing FelixMendelssohn’s poignantly beautiful Psalm42. This emotive piece presents an intensedepth of feeling- a remarkable departurefromMendelssohn’s characteristic cheerfulsound. Cabrillo ChoralDirector, CherylAnderson will borrowthe Maestro’s baton tolead the orchestra,chorus and soloists forthis stirring piece.

The concert con-cludes with RalphVaughan Williams’powerful masterpiece,Dona Nobis Pacem, which translates as“Give Us Peace.” Drawing its lyrics andinspiration from the vivid poetry of WaltWhitman and biblical passages, DonaNobis Pacem is arguably classical music’smost profound answer to the ever-presentquestion of war. Written on the eve of

Britain’s entry into World War II, this com-plex and moving work served as both aprayer and a warning. It is a message thatremains poignant today, and one JohnLarry Granger has chosen to be his lastmusical message from the podium.Maestro Granger explains, “Nothing cantear people apart like war, but music cantruly bring them together.”

Free pre-concert talks take placebefore both performances: at 7 PM in theCivic Auditorium, prior to the Saturdayevening concert; and at 1 PM in theWatsonville Mello Center, prior to theSunday matinee concert. The Pre-concerttalks are free and open to all concertgoers.

The 2011/12 season is generouslysponsored by the Dorothy Wise; theSymphony League of Santa Cruz County;and Plantronics. The ‘Poetic Songs’ con-certs are made possible with support fromthe David E. Davis Fund at CommunityFoundation Santa Cruz County with addi-tional support from Dr. Fred Chen & KateChen and Lee & Emily Duffus. n

•••Single tickets ($20-$65) are now on sale:

831.420.5260 or www.SantaCruzTickets.comStudent Rush: On the day of the concert, bringa Student ID to the box office between 6:30-7:30pm at the Civic Box Office or to the MelloBox Office between 12:30-1:00, and pay just$10!

2012/13 Symphony Season Tickets areavailable online at SantaCruzSymphony.org orby calling 462-0553, ext. 10.

For more information, visitwww.SantaCruzSymphony.org

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Prepare Yourself to Help Others in an EmergencyFree Community CPR Classes offered By Aptos/La Selva Fire District

By Noel Smith

Instructor Mike Kretsch demonstrates Hands-Free CPR

Music in May (Mim) will present avery special Season 5Anniversary Celebration on

Friday, May 11 and Saturday, May 12, 2012,including a World Premiere and anextraordinary roster of guest artists hailingfrom five countries. The season is dedicat-ed to David Arben, former AssociateConcertmaster of the PhiladelphiaOrchestra, a Holocaust survivor and men-tor to Mim’s Artistic Director RebeccaJackson.

Mim 2012 welcomes back pianistsAmy Yang (“a magnificent artist and poet:everything she touches turns to gold.”––The New York Concert Review) andRussian-born Kostantin Soukhoveski(“master story-teller”––mostlyclassical.blogpost.com),Joining them will be Jose GonzalezGranero, principal clarinet of the SanFrancisco Opera, cellist Ani Kalayjian(“representing the young, up-and-cominggeneration”––Los Angeles Times], violin-ists Dmitri Pogorelov (“Clearly this artisthas the makings of a violin superstar.”––Flint Journal), Alexandra Leem of theSanta Fe Opera, and Mim Artistic Director

Rebecca Jackson (“riveting”––SanFrancisco Examiner).

On Friday May 11 at FirstCongregational Church, Santa Cruz, theprogram features Bartok’s Contrasts, adynamic 16-minute piano, violin, & clar-inet trio, flanked by two romantic giants:Schumann’s Marchenerzalungen (piano,viola and clarinet) and Rachmaninoff’s DMinor Trio (piano, cello, violin).

On Saturday May 12 at the CabrilloCollege recital Hall, Aptos, the centerpiece

of the concert will be the World Premiereby composer Polina Nazaykinskaya, grad-uate of Yale. A monumental work inspiredby the miraculous life of David Arben, for-mer associate concertmaster of thePhiladelphia Orchestra and Holocaust sur-vivor, it will feature two pianos, stringquartet, and clarinet, and will be conduct-ed by the composer.

Also featured on that program is AnnaClyne’s Within her Arms. Commissionedby the Los Angeles Philharmonic for Esa

Pekka-Salonen’s final season and per-formed at the finale concerts of the 2011Cabrillo Festival, the work has met withoverwhelming praise and emotion. AlexRoss of The New Yorker described it as“…a fragile elegy for fifteen strings; inter-twining voices of lament bring to mindEnglish Renaissance masterpieces ofThomas Tallis and John Dowland.”

Mim’s string quartet will also be fea-tured in Osvaldo Golijov’s Tenebrae. Of aCharleston performance, Post and Courierreported, “When it ended, the wholecrowd leaped up in a spontaneous stand-ing ovation.” Other works on the programinclude Rachmaninoff’s Suite No. 1 for twopianos and Kovacs’ clarinet soloHommage a Manuel de Falla.

“We’re so proud to have reached thissignificant milestone of our 5th anniver-sary,” said Artistic Director RebeccaJackson. “We’re reaching for the stars bybeing extremely ambitious and presentingmore pieces and involving more perform-ers than in any of our previous seasons. It’sgoing to be the best season yet!”



Music in May 5th Anniversary SeasonWorld Class Chamber Music Concerts at First Congregational Church and Cabrillo College Recital Hall

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Redevelopment Cover Story

Yes, indeed the development will rede-fine Aptos, conflating it to the likes of

so many other towns boasting cookie cut-ter-designed centers and chain-store ten-ants. Based on your cover story, most ofthe businesses that draw me and my fam-ily to Rio Del Mar Shopping Center will

be relocated or closed and there’s notelling if they will be able to afford therents in the future Aptos Village develop-ment. Safeway is only part of the draw;we will miss the families and individualswho run the soon-to-be dislocated smallbusinesses.

— Diana Bermudez

Photo Credit: Scot Goodman PhotographyRebecca Jackson with Jose Gonzalez Granero.

Violinist David Arben, Holocaust survivor

Anative of Poland David com-menced playing violin at age 7.His father brought him two years

later to a concert in Warsaw to hear EfremZimbalist play Beethoven’s violin concerto.The 9 year old secretly vowed to one dayhave this famous violinist as teacher.

Taken by force, at age 13, soon fol-lowed by parents, brother and sisterwhom he never saw again, David was thesole survivor of 4 years in Nazi campsthat included Auschwitz. After multiplebrushes with death and eventual libera-tion, he scrounged on the streets of post-war Germany as a displaced person.

Guided by his departed parents’belief that he was “a violin virtuoso,” the

teenage Arben struggled to find a wayback to serious study of the instrument.Miraculously, he later gained passage toAmerica and fulfilled the childhooddream of entering Curtis Institute ofMusic with instruction under Zimbalist.

Looking back, after attaining theposition of associate concertmaster in thePhiladelphia Orchestra and innumerablehonors worldwide, Mr. Arben attributeshis triumph to the violin. More than onceit was instrumental in averting death inthe camps. Music became his only fami-ly, true love, therapy for healing and lifepreserved.

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Aspecial initiative of SPECTRA, anarts education program of theCultural Council of Santa Cruz

County, presented in collaboration withthe Santa Cruz County Office of Education.

The Cultural Council of Santa CruzCounty is pleased to announce its Spring2012 Family Arts Nights, to include activi-ties in folk dance, African drumming, sto-rytelling, and visual arts. Family ArtsNights offer an opportunity for parentsand children to share in fun learning activ-ities together, and for parents to experiencefirst-hand how learning through the artscan help their children in all aspects oftheir lives.

Family Arts Nights are an initiative ofthe Cultural Council to bring arts educa-tion to area schools, and are sponsored bythe Santa Cruz County Office of Education

(led by Superintendent Michael Watkins)and supported by the Pajaro Valley UnifiedSchool District’s Family Literacy Project.Through this collaboration, Family ArtsNights are presented at no cost to theschools or families.

In the last nine months, SPECTRA(SPECial Teacher Resources in the Arts)has allocated over $59,000 to bring profes-sional artists to teach in schools in a varietyof disciplines. Together with Mariposa’sArt, the Cultural Council’s arts educationprograms reach over 10,000 students eachyear countywide.


Family Arts Nights

Yasmina Porter (center)

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SportsWrap

Signing Ceremony for Aptos Athletes

Camisa Composti,Graceann Rettig,and Deirdre

Wilson, three graduatingAptos High School sen-iors signed athletic schol-arship agreements at theAptos school offices onApril 25. The ceremonywas attended by theircoaches, family andschool officials.

Composti will beattending Holy NameUniversity in Oakland California on aBasketball scholarship and will be major-ing in Ag Business with a minor in EquineScience. The Hawks are part of theNCAA’s PacWest Conference.

Rettig will be majoring in nursing at

San Francisco State while attending on asoccer scholarship. The SF State Gatorscompete in the NCAA’s CaliforniaCollegiate Athletic Association (CCAA).

Wilson will be attending WheatonCollege in Norton, Massachusetts.Wheaton is part of the NCAA’s EasterCollege Athletic Conference (ECAC).She will be majoring in Neurosciencewith a specialty in Child Development.Her goal is to become a Physician’sAssistant in Pediatrics. Deirdre says herinspiration is Aptos High School teacherMark Hull. “He is a great teacher and agood man.”

AHS Athletic Director Mark Dorfmansaid, “We are incredibly proud of our stu-dent athletes. We wish them great successat the next level.”

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Aptos High School April ScoreboardBaseball

Aptos Season Record: (10-5, SCCAL 7-0)Aptos 4 – Harbor 3

WP: Jordan TalbotAptos Scoring: Bryan Bucher 3 for

3, BB, 2 2 Bs, 2 RBIs; Nicco Bailey 2 for 3,2B; John Evans 1 for 3, Sac. Fly RBI;Michael Heinevetter 2 BB, R; Jared Koenig1 for 2, 2 BB, R.

Aptos 3 – Santa Cruz 0WP: Jared KoenigAptos Scoring: Michael Heinevetter 2 for

3; Jordan Talbot 2 for 2, Bryan Bucher 2 for 2

Boys GolfAptos Season Record: Aptos 9-1Aptos 178 – SLV 222

(Boulder Creek Golf Club)

Medalist: Joe Demera (A) 33Aptos Scoring: Jack Doerr 35, Bo

Kittleson 35, Cory Peterson 37, Ian Barbieri38

LacrosseAptos Season Record: (13-4, SCCAL 8-0)

Aptos 10 – Santa Cruz 0

Aptos Scoring: Cotton Lawler 4g, 1assist; Josh Wagner 2g; Nick

Greene 1g, 1 assist; Jeremy Medina 1g,1 assist; Jakeb McCold 1g, 2 assists;Tristan Dames 1g; Goalie-WestonWhite 4 saves.

SoftballAptos Season Record: (2-14, SCCAL 2-4)

Aptos 6 – Harbor 4

WP: Michaela BarnettAptos Scoring: Nicolle

Getzschmann 1 for 3, 2 RBI, R; RitaMcCreesh 3 for 4, RBI, R; Emma Wilson 2for 3, R.

Boys VolleyballAptos Season Record: (4-7)Mt. Madonna def. Aptos (25-16, 25-21, 25-15)

Aptos Scoring: Luke Paulus 9 kills, KaelLosik 7 blocks

Deirdre Wilson (from left), Graceann Rettig and Camisa Composti.

Camisa (from left), Graceann and Deirdre sitwith Basketball coach Cade Bell (from left),Athletic Director Mark Dorfman and volleyballcoach Jessica Perkin.

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Basketball Jones Hoop Camps is a great avenue for any young basketball player who islooking to improve their basketball game. With over 200 camps under our belt and over15,000 campers having gone through our program there is NO trial and error. We are cofi-dent that this is the camp for your child to refine their basketball skills, improve on teamconcepts, have fun and meet new friends! We have sold out both of our camps in SantaCruz County the past five years!

Aptos: June 25-29Santa Cruz: July 30 - August 3

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Jim Booth Swim School is known for its gentle classes where infants are taught to swim andare never dunked or forced. Parents feel comfortable that they are starting their children ina safe and sensible way. Jim Booth Swim School gives children of all ages the foundationsrequired to be great swimmers for their entire lives. Mike Bottom, a member of the U.S.Olympic Swim Team said, “This is the way to start babies in the water.” For more informa-tion call Jim Booth Swim School at (831)722-3500 or visit www.jimboothswimschool.com.

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Protect Your Kids from theDreaded ‘Summer Slide’Start Planning Now as Educator OffersTips to Prevent Learning Loss, Weight Gain

Working parents are already liningup child care plans for the sum-mer. While they’re at it, educa-

tors say all parents of school-age childrenshould also plan for preventing the dread-ed summer slide.

“The ‘summer slide’ is the informa-tion and skills children forget during sum-mer break from the end of one school yearto the beginning of the next school year,”says Carrie Scheiner, who createdExploracise (www.exploracise.com), toprovide parents and educators withaward-winning products and programsthat combine learning, exercise andhealthy lifestyle choices.

The education slide is well-document-ed by numerous studies, which were syn-thesized in the 1990s by Harris Cooper,then a professor at the University ofMissouri-Columbia. He found that chil-dren could forget one to three months oflearning over the summer.

“While some people are aware of thelearning loss, many aren’t aware that chil-dren tend to gain weight more rapidlywhen they’re out of school,” Scheiner says,citing a 2007 study by Paul Von Hippel ofOhio State University. “He found that kids,especially those at risk for obesity, gain asmuch weight during the summer as theydo all school year.”

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Eight weeks of fun for kids ages 3 to 12. The day camp features crafts, art, nature study,climbing wall, swimming, horses, field trips, and optional morning academics. Located on5 acres just off Highway 1 at San Andreas exit. Each week has a fun and educational theme.See website for details. June 25 — August 17. Attend by the week or full session, and full orhalf days.

June 25-August 18Half-or-Full DaysWeek-or-Full Sessions

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Catalyst Summer Soccer Camps 2012: Player and Skill Development!This summer, Catalyst Soccer is celebrating the beautiful sport of soccer with a top level develop-ment and instruction for all soccer loving young players. Catalyst Soccer has been at the forefront ofyouth soccer development since 1999 and has helped develop thousands of young players towardsthe skillful side of the game with their passion and professional approach to youth development.We hope to inspire, educate and celebrate during this amazing sport this summer with CatalystSoccer. Boys and Girls who love soccer will love the FUN and LEARNING of Catalyst Soccer!For more information on a summer camp in your neighborhood, please call Catalyst at (831) 423-3556 or go to www.catalystsoccer.com

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What can parents do to keep youngbrains and bodies engaged in healthy waysover the summer? Scheiner offers thesetips:• ACTIVE-ate the brain. Getting activeexercises both the body and the brain.Just like our body needs exercise to

stay healthy, so does the brain to keepthose neurons firing. Encourage kidsto stay active and play outside duringthe summer and allow only limited,scheduled times for sedentary activi-ties like video games or TV.

• Try a weeklong educational daycamp. We all want our kids to havefun during the summer, and they can.Enroll in the fun, active day campsthat focus on art, music or swim-ming. But toward the end of the sum-mer, have your children attend oneweek of math camp and one week ofreading camp as a refresher.

• Feed the brain during free time. Kidshave a lot more free time in the sum-mer. With fewer scheduled activities,even kids who attend a camp may

“Kids Camp” from pg 9


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Each performance is preceded by afree pre-concert lecture presented by musi-cologist Kai Christiansen.

Tickets are available now and rangefrom $20-$30, with discounts for advancepurchases. The public can find moredetails at www.musicinmay.org

Music in May is presented under theauspices of the Cultural Council of SantaCruz County.

Mim’s mission: Mim brings renownedmusicians to Santa Cruz, CA in a weekendfull of concerts. The intent is to expand andbroaden the audience of classical music,impact youth, increase awareness of anddevelop relationships with other local non-profit organizations serving the Santa Cruzcommunity. n

•••Music in May 2012

Season 5 Anniversary CelebrationPresented by: Music in May and

Cultural Council of Santa Cruz CountyFriday, May 11 First Congregational

Church, 900 High Street, Santa Cruz, CA6:30 PM Pre-concert lecture, 7:30 PM

Concert$20 advance/$25 door

Program: Schumann’s Marchener-zalungen (Fairy Tales), Op. 132 for Viola,Piano and Clarinet • Bartok Contrasts forViolin, Piano, and Clarinet •Rachmaninoff’s Piano Trio D Minor, No. 1

Saturday, May 12 Cabrillo CollegeConcert Hall, 6500 Soquel Drive, Aptos, CA

6:30 PM Pre-concert lecture, 7:30 PMConcert

$25 advance/$30 doorProgram: World Premiere by Polina

Nazaykinskaya • Kovac’s Hommage aManuel de Falla for Solo Clarinet •Golijov’s Tenebrae for String Quartet •Clyne’s Within Her Arms for 15 Strings •Rachmaninoff’s Suite No. 1 for TwoPianos, Op. 5

Tickets: Phone: (800) 838-3006, Online:www.brownpapertickets.com, In Person:Soif Wine Bar, 105 Walnut Ave., DowntownSanta Cruz

Website: www.musicinmay.org

David shared these life’s lessons andmany others while mentoring RebeccaJackson, Mim’s artistic director, over thelast decade. He restored her dream to playviolin and left the whole family foreverindebted to him. Rebecca and her fellowartists lovingly dedicate this year’s Mimconcert series to Mr. David Arben. n

“Music in May” from pg 6

“Arben” from pg 6

Track and FieldTop 8 Invitational

Girls 1600 – #1 Nikki Hiltz (Aptos)4:47.631 (Fastest in the nation for

2012); #2 Anna Maxwell (San LorenzoValley) 4:52.883 • Girls 800 – #1 NikkiHiltz (Aptos) 2:09.701; #2 Anna Maxwell(San Lorenzo Valley) 2:11.685

Boys 800 – #1 Cody Johnson (SanLorenzo Valley) 1:55.786

GirlsAptos 97 – Soquel 32

Aptos 111 – St. Francis 22400 – #1 Nikki Hiltz (Aptos) 58.81; #1

200 – Hiltz (Aptos) 26.8; 4x400 – #1(Aptos) Hiltz, Stanger, Peabody 4:18.6,Crocker; 100 Hurdles – #1 Christen Goetz(Aptos) 17.7; 800 – #1 Clare Peabody(Aptos) 2.21; Pole Vault – #1 ThresaVinson (Aptos) 11-6.

BoysAptos 97 – Soquel 31Aptos 118 – St. Francis 10

400 – #1 Riggs Powell (Aptos)51.6; Discus – Alex Yerena (Aptos)141-10 n

David Arben with Rebecca Jackson

“Scoreboard” from pg 8

Dates and locations include: MintieWhite Elementary – 4/13, OhloneElementary – 4/17, Calabasas Elementary– 4/19, Starlight Elementary – 4/20,Freedom Elementary – 4/24, and Live OakElementary – 4/26. All Family Arts Nightsare held from 6-8pm and are open to stu-dents of the school and their par-ents. Please contact your school for moreinformation.

Teaching artists are selected from the

SPECTRA arts education program, andinclude: Noelle Correia, Jerry Falek, OlgaLoya, Lynn Guenther, Salif Kone, ClaudiaStevens, Susana Terrell, and Kat Weeks. Tolearn how to bring Family Arts Nights toyour school, please contact Sonia Deetz, ArtsEducation Manager at: [email protected]. n

•••For more than 32 years, the Cultural

Council of Santa Cruz County has led andadvanced the arts by providing funding, advo-cacy, and support to artists and arts organiza-tions. Website: www.ccscc.org.

“Family Arts Nights” from pg 7

Cabrillo Stage, the professionalmusical theatre company atCabrillo College, announces its

31st repertory season starting July 13 andplaying through December 30. This yearthe company will take a bite out of theBig Apple with four tales based in TheCity, including a world premiere, as partof this summer’s productions.

Cabrillo Stage’s 2012 summer reperto-ry season of tales from the Big Appleopens with Broadway’s singular sensa-tion, A Chorus Line, performing in theCabrillo Crocker Theater July 13 – August12. Then it’s romance from New York tothe high seas in Cole Porter’s classicAnything Goes performing July 27 –August 19.

In the intimate Cabrillo Black BoxTheater, Stage is proud to present theworld premiere of a poignant yet comictale of coming of age in the projects withEscaping Queens, August 10 – 19.

The Christmas season will bringriotous screwball comedy to the ballet in A

Night At The Nightcracker, playingDecember 14 - 30th.

A Chorus Line is a stunning musicalabout a chorus audition for a Broadwaymusical. It tells of the achingly poignantambitions of professional Broadway gyp-sies to land a job in a show, and is a pow-erful metaphor for all human aspiration. Itis a brilliantly complex fusion of dance,song and compellingly authentic drama.The show was instantly recognized as aclassic, receiving nine Tony Awards and aPulitzer, among many others, and beingone of the longest running shows onBroadway. Adult themes. Janie Scott,Director/ChoreographerAnything Goes — Cole Porter’s Tony

Award winning musical.This saucy and splendidrevival is one of the greatestmusicals in Broadway histo-ry. As the S.S. Americanheads out to sea, from NewYork to England, two unlike-ly pairs set off on a cruise totrue love…proving thatsometimes destiny needs alittle help from a crew ofsinging sailors, an exotic dis-guise and some good old-fashioned blackmail. Peppering this hilar-iously bumpy ride are memorable ColePorter favorites, including “I Get A Kickout of You,” “It’s De-lovely” and“Anything Goes.” It’s the perfect familyshow! Kikau Alvaro,Director/Choreographer

World Premiere of Escaping Queens— Santa Cruz composer Joe Ortiz’s musi-cal memoir, making its world premiere at

Cabrillo Stage on August 10. In the shad-ow of the Queensboro Bridge lies theheart-rending and comic story of an immi-grant family. Through the eyes of a youngboy, we meet a zany cast of jubilant char-acters—a gambling Puerto Rican father, anurturing Italian mother, a love-crazedteenager, a lurking neighborhood bookieand Doo Wop kids singing on the streetcorner—who weave the tale of a desperateescape from New York. Greg Fritsch,Director

A Night at the Nutcracker — TheMarx Brothers played havoc with theworlds of opera and horse racing. What ifthey’d had a crack at a ballet company?The hilarity ensues in this musical farcewhen the world’s greatest detective, FelixT. Filibuster teams up with Pinchie thesilent butler and his Italian friend,Pepponi. Together they come to the rescueof Constance Stuffington, patron of thearts, whose fortune has been swindledaway. Can opening night of the city’sNutcracker Suite Ballet be saved in time?With slapstick comedy, one-liners, chases,beautiful girls, musical numbers and thecraziest version of The Nutcracker you’llever see, A Night at the Nutcracker is aChristmas musical comedy that’s fun forthe whole family! Andrew Ceglio,Director n

•••Cabrillo Stage 2012 season runs July

13 to December 30, 2012 at the CabrilloCrocker Theater, 6500 Soquel Drive, Aptos.A Chorus Line plays Wednesday -Saturday evenings at 7:30 PM, weekend

matinees at 2 PM AnythingGoes plays Wednesday -Saturday evenings at 7:30PM, weekend matinees at 2PM Escaping Queens playsWednesday - Saturdayevenings at 8 PM, Sundaymatinees at 3PM

Tickets: Online now atwww.cabril lostage.com.Staffed box office at 831-479-6154 starting June 19 Prices$20 = $40 (including ticket

fees). Information: www.cabrillostage.comCabrillo Stage is a non-profit, non-union

professional summer stock musical theatrecompany dedicated to presenting full-scaleBroadway musicals to the greater MontereyBay Area. Producing a diversity of musical the-atre works with the goal of educating as well asgiving its audiences quality family entertain-ment. Jon Nordgren, Producing ArtisticDirector.


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Santa Cruz Ballet Theatre presents itsIn Concert performances at CabrilloCollege’s Crocker Theater on June 3. Choreographer Eva Stone’s piece

“End of a Year” for Santa Cruz BalletTheatre is a modern dance performed tomusic by Luigi Boccherini in new costumesdesigned and built by Suellen Baum ofUtah Regional Ballet. Robert Kelley com-ments, “It has a tongue-in-cheek sense of

humor, which is not that easy to pull offwith dance. This work is fundamentallygrounded in modern technique – some-thing you do not always see ballet dancerstake on. This group of dancers is more thanup for the challenge. “

Ms. Stone has created commissionedworks for many local and regional dancecompanies such as Spectrum DanceTheater, South Bay Ballet, Santa Cruz Ballet

Theatre and Seattle Dance Project. Herwork has premiered in New York, London,Geneva and St. Petersburg, Russia. Arecent work, The Unraveling, debuted atLincoln Center as part of the New YorkInternational Ballet Competition Gala.

“Being of One’s Hour” with originalscore by Christopher Pratorius is a contem-porary piece in the neo-classical style, cho-reographed specifically for the talents ofthis season’s dancers, by Artistic DirectorRobert Kelley. Robert received the commis-sioned musical score from Chris in August- it was a specific vehicle for EmersonMoose’s talents as a dancer and as a part-ner, and his access to emotional qualities.

The music is elusive yet has an incred-ible driving force. The corps makes up theframework of the structure of the dance;they are dancing the driving beat, like rid-ing the crest of a wave, without pushing itmusically. This ballet is asks emotionalquestions without making a definitivestatement leaving it open to the interpreta-tion of the viewer.

Santa Cruz Ballet Theatre also pres-ents works from the classical repertoire.For 2012, the Company will dance“Paquita”; a time-honored classic challeng-ing the dancers with the demands of classi-cal ballet technique. Set to uplifting, fast-paced music by Leon Minkus, the balletshowcases a principal couple, severalsoloists and a corps de ballet.

Co-Artistic Director Diane Cypher isre-staging this traditional ballet, orginally

choreographed by Marius Petipa for theImperial Ballet of St Petersburg in Russiain 1881. At the time this work was firstpresented, it revealed a new choreograph-ic concept: that two ballerinas could beonstage at the same time. “Paquita”includes an entire suite of solos for differ-ent ballerinas – this was a first in the late1800s!

Santa Cruz Ballet Theatre In ConcertCabrillo Crocker Theater at CabrilloCollege, 6500 Soquel Drive, Aptos, June 3,2012, at 1 pm. A contemporary and classi-cal ballet concert featuring premieres cho-reographed by Artistic Director RobertKelley and guest artist Eva Stone.

TICKETS: Ticket prices range from $12- $24 and go on sale May 7. Tickets may bepurchased at The Studio office, 2800 SouthRodeo Gulch in Soquel, Monday-Fridaynoon-5 PM; by calling Santa Cruz BalletTheatre at 831-477-1606; online atwww.scbt.org ; at the Crocker Box Officeone hour before the performance.

Founded in 1978, the company isdirected by Robert Kelley and DianeCypher. Santa Cruz Ballet Theatre becamea nonprofit corporation in 1982, to giveaspiring young dancers an opportunity todevelop the performance skills necessaryfor their training as professional balletdancers, and to provide high caliber balletperformances for the local community. n

•••The mission of Santa Cruz Ballet Theatre

is to inspire and create opportunities for youngartists through the advancement of the art ofballet. Santa Cruz Ballet Theatre is recognizedas one of the top regional ballet companies inthe country. Many of its alumni continue on toprofessional dance careers. Santa Cruz BalletTheatre is partly funded by the CulturalCouncil of Santa Cruz County, the CommunityFoundation of Santa Cruz County, and theMonterey Peninsula Foundation Youth Fund.

Santa Cruz Ballet Theatre In Concert at Crocker TheaterContemporary ballet premieres alongside classical favorite



The Aptos Chamber of Commercehosted a debate among the fivecandidates for supervisor in

District 2. It happened at the Chamber’sApril Breakfast meeting on Thursday,April 12 at the Seacliff Inn. With stand-ing room only, the packed room listenedintently as the five answered questionasked by the moderator, retired SuperiorCourt Judge William Kelsay. The debatecovered a variety of topics and includedquestions from the audience. The candi-dates responding were Daniel Beckett,Doug Deitch, Zach Friend, Rich McInnisand Antonio Rivas.

Before the business-friendly chamber

audience, all candidates agreed that moreneeds to be done by the county to improvethe local business environment and thecounty’s infrastructure especially main-taining local roads and reducing trafficcongestion.

Local Water activist Doug Deitch sawthe topmost concern to be county’s watersupply while Seabreeze Tavern owner RichMcInnis had the county’s poor attitudetoward small business — which had per-sonally experienced — as his number one.Contractor Daniel Beckett named the coun-ty’s building department as needingimprovement in dealing with the public,former County Democrat CentralCommittee Chairman Zach Friend named

the infrastructure as his top priority andAntonia Rivas, Former Watsonville Mayorand PVUSD Counselor, was concernedabout public safety.

The hot button topics were the AptosVillage plan and the proposed newSafeway in Rancho Del mar ShoppingCenter. McInnes said the planned AptosVillage plan didn’t have the activi-ty/business center it needs to succeed;both Rivas and Becket were against theplan, while Deitch and Friend supportedthe Aptos Village.

The proposed new Safeway wasanother matter with Deitch the only oneoutright opposing it with the other foursupporting it because it is a redevelopment

of an already existing commercial center.General impressions

Beckett wants a friendlier attitude fromthe planning department; Doug Deitch

is continuing to base his campaign onwater related issues; Zach Friend is part ofthe new generation of politicians in SantaCruz County seemingly willing to listen toall sides; Rich McInnis is willing to learnand didn’t sound like a one-trick pony;Antonia Rivas is a long-time politicianwith his roots deep in the south county. n

•••Candidate Websites: Daniel Beckett –

beckettforsupervisor.com/, Doug Deitch –www.dougforsupervisor.com, Zach Friend –www.friendforsupervisor.com



Second District Candidate Debate Highlights DifferencesBy Noel Smith

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Openings for Año Nuevo State ParkVolunteer Naturalist Training

Once a year Año Nuevo State Parkopens its doors to new recruits for our

extensive volunteer training program. AñoNuevo State Reserve is currently lookingfor outdoor enthusiasts to join our volun-teer family. A true jewel of the Californiacoast and home to a large Elephant Sealrookery, Año Nuevo is 20 miles north ofSanta Cruz and offers an uncommon andremarkable wildlife experience.

Accepted applicants receive compre-hensive training as docent naturalists; thenlead guided walks through the rookeryduring the breeding season and act as“roving” naturalist interpreters for the restof the year.

Training begins in early September.For more information, please call (650) 879-2029.

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Honor Society Awards Scholarships

Alpha Gamma Sigma (AGS) CaliforniaCommunity College Scholastic Honor

Society announced that Cabrillo Collegestudents Charlotte Achen, Cedar Green,

and Oleksii Chuiko wereeach awarded scholarshipsby the academic honor soci-ety and service organizationof the CaliforniaCommunity Colleges

AGS holds an annualconvention each spring, atwhich the organizationawards scholarships to stu-

dents who excel in academics and/or com-munity service. This year’s 86th AnnualAGS Convention held in the DoubletreeHotel, 2050 Gateway Place, San Jose, CA,had 539 attendees representing 44 collegechapters. At the award ceremony onSaturday April 21, 54 student members ofAGS were awarded scholarships totaling$38,400.

Ms. Achen was the recipient of $600for the Ed Walsh Scholarship for outstand-ing community service. Mr. Green and Mr.Chuiko were both recipients of $700 for theKathleen D. Loly Award, which recognizesacademic excellence. Mr. Green serves aspresident of the Cabrillo College chapter of

AGS. Ms. Achen is a former president andwas a presenter at this year’s convention.

•••Mar Vista Elementary

School Given Gift of Trees

Local Modern Woodmen chapter takespart in national Plant a Tree Program

on Friday, April 20. Four trees were plant-ed on school grounds, two Magnolias, aMelaleuca and a Chinese elm.

“This program allows ModernWoodman members to give the communi-ty a lasting gift,” said Ramona Bridgen,leader of Modern Woodmen Chapter 777.“The name Modern Woodman honors thepioneer woodman who cleared the foreststo build homes and secure futures for theirfamilies. Planting trees is a way to secure afuture for families,communities and theenvironment.”

Through theirPlant A Tree pro-gram, ModernWoodman has plant-ed thousands of treesacross the UnitedStates. For moreinformation contactRamona Bridgen at685-3040. n

Antonio Rivas Daniel Beckett Doug Deitch Judge William KelsayRich McInnes Zach Friend

The debate covered a varietyof topics and included ques-tions from the audience. Thecandidates responding wereDaniel Beckett, Doug Deitch,Zach Friend, Rich McInnisand Antonio Rivas.

Friday: 5:30 p.m. — 8 p.m. —membersonly • Saturday: Open to the general

public, 10 a.m. — 12:30 p.m. and 1 p.m. —3 p.m.

Find some good summer reading atthe Friends of Santa Cruz PublicLibraries big biennial book sale. More

than 20,000 used books, books-on-tape,CDs and DVDs to choose from. All pro-ceeds benefit FSCPL’s 10 local branches.

Books sell for $1.50 per pound Fridaynight and Saturday morning, then $5 perbrown paper grocery bag, Saturday after-noon. Call 831-427-7716 or visitwww.fscpl.org for more info.

The Friends of Santa Cruz PublicLibraries holds its spring book sale May25-26 at the Civic Auditorium in down-town Santa Cruz. With more than 20,000used books to choose from, this biennialevent is one of the biggest used book salesin the region.

It’s also one of the longest running.Norah Mayper, a retired Friends board

member who still volunteers at the springand fall sales, says they were going strongwhen she joined the board some 20 yearsago.

Each sale attracts thousands of booklovers, and professional dealers havecome from as far away as Berkeley tosearch for “finds.” A couple of years ago, ahappy buyer was overheard telling a com-panion: “I’ve been looking for this book allover the world. I found it in London for£800, but I couldn’t afford it. I paid $2today.”

Every category of books is there: biog-raphies, novels, mysteries, children’sbooks, non-fiction, cookbooks, gardening,poetry, art, travel, sports, spirituality — youname it! All the books have been donated.

The sale is open to Friends membersonly on Friday night, from 5:30 p.m. to 8p.m. and to the general public on Saturday,from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 1 p.m.to 3 p.m.

Friday night and Saturday morningbooks sell for $1.50 per pound — think onefat novel or two paperbacks! Scales are setup throughout the auditorium so shoppers

can weigh their pickings before the finalweigh-in at the cashier’s table. Saturdayafternoon the price drops to $5 per brownpaper grocery bag. Careful baggers reallyget their money’s worth!

Books on tape, CDs and DVDs, aswell as a few hundred “special” books —literature and art, mostly -– are pricedseparately.

All proceeds from the sale go to sup-port the Central Library in Santa Cruz and

20,000 Stories Ready to be Taken Home!Friends of Santa Cruz Public Libraries Book Sale May 25 — 26 atthe Civic Auditorium



Shuttle’s Flight to Final Landing

NASA’s longest-serving shuttle,was carried north by is own 747 toVirginia’s Dulles International

Airport, and flown for the last time overWashington, D.C. On Thursday, Discoverywill be rolled into its final destination.

Even before NASA’s final space shut-tle mission—an Atlantis expedition lastJuly—workers had begun makingDiscovery safe for the National Air andSpace Museum’s Steven F.Udvar-Hazy Center nearDulles International, drain-ing toxic fluids, disablingflammable fuel cells, andremoving other dangers.

During its career,Discovery marked a series of space mile-stones. Discovery was the first to dockwith Russia’s Mir space station, it carriedNASA’s first African-American missioncommander as well as the first woman topilot a spacecraft—and executed the first“return to flight” missions after theChallenger disaster.

NASA’s space shuttle fleet began set-ting records with its first launch on April

12, 1981 and continued to set high marks ofachievement and endurance through 30years of missions. Starting with Columbiaand continuing with Challenger,Discovery, Atlantis and Endeavour, thespacecraft has carried people into orbitrepeatedly, launched, recovered andrepaired satellites, conducted cutting-edgeresearch and built the largest structure inspace, the International Space Station. The

final space shuttle mission,STS-135, ended July 21, 2011when Atlantis rolled to a stopat its home port, NASA’sKennedy Space Center inFlorida.

As humanity’s firstreusable spacecraft, the space shuttlepushed the bounds of discovery ever far-ther, requiring not only advanced tech-nologies but also the tremendous effort ofa vast workforce. Thousands of civil ser-vants and contractors throughout NASA‘sfield centers and across the nation havedemonstrated an unwavering commit-ment to mission success and the greatergoal of space exploration. n



Fiddler On the Roof comes to Aptos

Sunrise, Sunset,” “If I Were A RichMan,” “Matchmaker,” and“Tradition”; These are just a few of

the memorable musical momentsfrom Fiddler on the Roof, this year’sSpring Musical at Aptos High!

AHS Performing Arts Dept. proudlypresents: Fiddler on the Roof, openingThursday, April 26, 2012 at 7:30 PM.Additional evening performances are:Friday, April 27, Saturday, April 28,Thursday, May 3, and Friday May 4, all at7:30. The show closes with a matinee onSaturday, May 5 at 2 PM. The show fea-tures a cast and crew of 60 AHS students, a20-piece orchestra made up of volunteerstudents and community members, spec-tacular sets and lights, and colorful cos-tumes.

Fiddler on the Roof is a musical withmusic by Jerry Bock, lyrics by SheldonHarnick, and book by Joseph Stein, set inTsarist Russia in 1905. It is based on Tevyeand his Daughters (or Tevye the Milkmanand Other Tales) by Sholem Aleichem.

The story centers on Tevye, the fatherof five daughters, and his attempts tomaintain his family and Jewish religioustraditions while outside influencesencroach upon their lives. He must copewith both the strong-willed actions of histhree older daughters – each one’s choiceof husband moves further away from thecustoms of his faith – and with the edict ofthe Tsar that evicts the Jews from theirbeloved village of Anatevka. The musicalends as Tevye, Golde and his two youngestdaughters leave the village for America. Asthe fiddler begins to play, Tevye beckonswith a nod, and the fiddler follows themout of the village.

The original Broadway production ofthe show, which opened in 1964, had thefirst musical theatre run in history to sur-pass 3,000 performances. Fiddler held therecord for the longest-running Broadwaymusical for almost 10 years until Greasesurpassed its run.

Opening night (April 26) all seats are$6.

Reserved tickets for all performanceswill be available for purchase online

beginning April 10. Prices are: $6.00 forKids, $8 for students 12 and up andSeniors, and $10 for Adults. You get tochoose your seats if you buy online! Or —buy at the door 1/2 before show time at$7, $9 and $12 (non-reserved). Go to theAptos High Homepage atwww.aptoshs.net and click on the PACEvent Tickets link, starting April 10. n

•••Aptos High School Production of

Fiddler on the RoofTheatre Arts and Musical Director: Stacy

Aronovici • Orchestra Conductor: Terrel Eaton• PAC Theatre Manager and Technical Director:Kevin Johnston

Fiddler on the Roof CastThe Fiddler – Michael SheelyTevye’s Family: Tevye – Jacob Nichols,

Golde – Nichole JensenDaughters: Tzeitel – Maddy Mouw, Hodel

– Alexi Baker, Chava – Kara Jonsson, Shprintze– Maddy Welty, Bielke – Julia Standen

The Suitors: Motel – Jordan Pierini,Perchik – Spencer Johndrew, Fyedka – AnthonyGorman

The Villagers: Lazar Wolf – Gabe Llamas,Yente – Autumn Knapp, Avram, the bookseller– Michael Sheely, Mendel, the Rabbi’s Son –Matt Myers, The Rabbi – Tommy Woodward,Mordcha, the Innkeeper – Brad Cole, Shandel,Motel’s mother – Kate Woodward, Yussel, thehatmaker – Seth Sandoval, Two Boys (Act II, sc.7) – Liam Jensen, Benji Standen

The Russians: Constable – Richard Garrett,Sasha – Diego Cantu-Gil, Fyedka – AnthonyGorman • Soldiers: Brandon Lopez, TylerMorgan, Jacob Baker, Dalton Haines-Scrodin

The Dream Ladies: Grandma Tzeitel –Maddy Welty, Fruma Sarah – Leah Daugherty

Ensemble: Kira Arias, Jacob Baker, AliBarrick, Serena Calcagno, Becky Cassar, GraceCrandall, Karianna Crowder, Leah Daugherty,Melissa Dittrich, Richard Garrett, AlinaGoodman, Megan Gorges, Alison Hoffman,Courtney Laschkewitsch, Brandon Lopez,Marie Markoff, Kimberly Mix, Tyler Morgan,McKenzie Phelps, Hannah Pico, Jessica Pierini,Arianna Richie, Seth Sandoval, Steven Tao,Dakota Tittle, Sydney Woolery, MarikinZiegler, Benji Standen, Liam Jensen & Ruby(Kevin’s cousin)

Aptos High School Cast of “Fiddler on the Roof” at rehersal.



When lovely and interesting gardens,fine artwork and friendly peoplecome together it’s called The

Aromas Garden Tour, my favorite event of theyear. The Saturday of Mother’s Day weekend,treat yourself and your mom, to the countrygardens of Aromas. Nestled in selected gar-dens you will find artists from the AromasHills Artisans guild showing and selling theirwork.

Participating gardeners and professionallandscapers are busy putting finishing touch-es on their flowering masterpieces. Save thedate, May 12, and join us on the path to stillwaters, lily pads, oceans of iris, yards of suc-culents, masses of exotic blossoms and lovelybut practical native plants.

Along the path, among the blossoms, youwill discover artisans such as Linda Bjornsonand her beautiful stained glass creations,Barbara Scoles and her hand carved woodenSantas, Christine West and her handmade

greeting cards, Rhoda Erath with fused glassjewelry, Katherine Stutz-Taylor and her etch-ings and woodblock prints and CynthiaArmstrong with her watercolors and botani-cal illustrations. Maybe you will come acrossthe perfect Mother’s Day gift.

Tickets for the event are only $15.00 perperson, two tickets for $25, and AHAMembers and Seniors (65 & older) $10.00each. Your ticket stub will be automaticallyentered in a drawing to win the artists rendi-tion featured on the cover of this year’sGarden Tour booklet. Tickets and maps areavailable at the Aromas Grange, located at thecorner of Rose and Bardue Avenues. As a spe-cial feature, Master Gardeners will be onhand at the Grange to answer your gardeningquestions. n

From Watsonville, take Hwy 129 east andturn right on the Rogge exit. From Hwy 101 take129 west to Rogge (the Aromas exit). See a pre-view at www.aromashillsartisans.com

Artists in the GardensAromas Country Garden Tour — Saturday, May 12, 10 am — 4 pm

By Joyce Oroz


The Book Bag by Robert Francis

by Robert Francis

FeaturedColumnist

The Book Bag What’s buggin’ you? Kiddies’ bug books …Bug Off! Creepy, Crawly Poems

By Jane YolenPhotos by Jason StempleWordSong/Boyds Mills. $16.95 (Ages 5 and up)

Over a dozen short poems and brilliantcolor photos of each poem’s subject

make this collection one that young readerswill enjoy reading. The featured insectsinclude a fly, praying mantis, butterfly, ants,honeybees, lovebug, two types of spiders,dragonfly, tick,ladybug, andgrasshopper.

While some ofthe poems arehumorous, othersare cautionary andwarn the reader toavoid squeezing atick (“Bacteria comes sliding out, whichmakes a person sick”).

Along with the verse and photo, eachinsect page also features a paragraph thatgives information about the bug. You’lllearn that the fastest butterflies fly twelvemiles per hour and dragonflies feast onmosquitoes, flies and midges.

The author invites her readers to taketheir time to look at these gorgeous photo-graphs, read the poems, and then writesome of their own. That’s not a bad idea!Let this book be the catalyst that sparksyour child’s creation of his or her own col-lection of creepy, crawly poems.

Bugs GaloreBy Peter SteinIllustrated by Bob StaakeCandlewick Press. $15.99 (Ages 4-8)

With its silly rhymes and comic retroillustrations, this read aloud picture

book will have your child buzzing withexcitement. A flurry of insects in everyimaginable shape, size and color crawl andwing their way across the pages in aninfestation of whimsy and humor.

“Mud safari – hunt for worms. Thisone’s squishy, that one squirms.

Aaah-bugs! Ewww-bugs! Crawl-on-YOU bugs! Stay away from crawl-on-POObugs!”

Even though your child may havemixed emotions about these little critters,that will change for the better after enjoy-ing this fun book with its cartoonish bugscrawling, slithering, hopping and flyingabout on each page. In fact, your pre-schooler may start bugging you to readthis book over and over again because heor she can’t get enough of “Bugs Galore.”

Creepy-CrawliesBy Karen Wallace and Tudor HumphriesKingfisher. $6.99 (Ages 3 and up)

This “Flip the Flaps” picture book isfilled with basic information that will

satisfy any curious child who wants toknow more about ladybugs, ants, butter-flies, spiders,honeybees anddragonflies.

Each twopage entryincludes anadditional halfpage in themiddle thatfeatures threequestions. Flipit over and you’ll find the answers. Forexample, a question might be “How doladybugs smell, taste, and feel?” Turn thepage and you discover “Ladybugs usetheir two antennae, or feelers, to touch,smell, and taste.” And, of course, there’s anaccompanying illustration of the antennae.

Given the format of this book yourchild can begin to master not only identify-ing the insects and spiders featured herebut they’ll also know something aboutwhat makes each one special and unique.

One Beetle Too Many: The Extraordinary Adventures of Charles Darwin

By Kathryn LaskyIllustrated by Matthew TruemanCandlewick Press. $6.99 (Ages 7-12)

You are invited along as Kathryn Laskytraces Charles Darwin’s life from his

childhood when the youth went aroundthe countryside collecting insects and otherspecimens to his famous voyage on the

Beagle in 1831.Collecting everything he could lay his

hands on such as an octopus, butterfliesand spiders, Darwin also filled many note-books with observations of the naturalwonders he found from the Cape VerdeIslands and Brazil to Valdivia and theGalapagos Islands.

Mulling over his findings after hereturned home to England, eventuallyDarwin wrote “The Origin of Species.”This book presented the natural scientist’stheory of evolution and explained theprocess of natural selection and the idea ofthe survival of the fittest.

This “Smithsonian Notable Book forChildren” brings together a fairly detailedtext with a number of illustrations that pic-ture Darwin’s adventures. Given thelength of the narrative, this paperbackwould be best given to youngsters who arerather competent readers.

Insect DetectiveBy Steve VoakeIllustrated by Charlotte VoakeCandlewick Press. $6.99 (Ages 5-8)

Another book for older children, this “Readand Wonder” book encourages the reader

to explore his/her natural surroundings andobserve some of the insects that might be foundaround the yard.

Although we don’t usually realize it,there are some very exciting things happen-ing in the insect world right beneath ourfeet. Ants are collecting food, wasps andbees are making their nests, caterpillars areat work nib-bling away onplants, andground beetlesare helpingkeep gardensfree of slugsand snails.

The illus-trations in thisbook are a bitwashed out and not as eye appealing aswhat you might find in other picture books,but the content is quite good. Hopefullyafter reading this paperback the youngster

will want to learn more about the insects heor she can find very close to home.

Kingfisher Readers: ButterfliesBy Thea FelsmanKingfisher. $3,99 (Ages 4 and up)Part of the “Read and Wonder” series,

this level one book is ideal for beginningreaders. The short sentences, familiarvocabulary and engaging color photos willmake your child want to lend a hand withthe reading chores when story time rollsaround.

On the inside cover you’ll find hintsfor parents on how to make this a goodexperience for the beginning reader.

As the title suggests, the butterfly andits life cycle is the book’s subject. Besides pic-turing a number of different butterflies andsharing some basic information about them,the author takes the reader through thephases from laying eggs, through the cater-pillar stage and to the safety of the chrysalis.

Then, after a few weeks, the transfor-mation is complete and out emerges thebeautiful butterfly.

Step Gently OutBy Helen FrostPhotos by Rick LiederCandlewick Press. $15.99 (Ages 2-5)

Stunning close-up photography accompa-nies the lyrical text created by Helen

Frost in this book that implores children tolook more closely at the world around them.

“Step gently out, be still, and watch asingle blade of grass. An ant climbs up tolook around. A honey bee flies past.”

A cricket chirps, a moth glides by, aspider spins a silken thread in this littlemicrocosm of the larger, natural world.There’s a praying mantis looking at you. Awasp balances on a leaf.

As the light shifts, other tiny creaturesreflect the soft beams and even the dew ofbranches sparkles like diamonds.

Very simple in nature, this short poemby Frost coupled with some outstandingcolor photos highlights and accents thesimple wonders one can discover if theperson takes the time to look closely atwhat’s going on around him or her. n



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Mt. Charlie ChallengeAnnual Fundraising Bike Ride and Festival Set for May 5

For the tenth consecutive year, the Mt.Charlie Challenge Fundraising BikeRide returns to Scotts Valley, this year

on Saturday, May 5. Sponsored by theScotts Valley Educational Foundation(SVEF), Mt. Charlie Challenge has nowraised over $250,000 for Scotts Valley’sfour public schools.

New this year will be a children’s bikeride around Skypark, a children’s obstaclecourse, bike safety classes, bike registra-tion, a hands-on children’s crafts area andartists’ booths with demonstrations bylocal artists. There will also be a familyBBQ, beer and wine for purchase, livemusic, a raffle and silent auction.

Skypark festival-style events begin at11:00 a.m. and are free and open to thepublic. BBQ meals can be purchased for$10 per person. All proceeds of the bikerides and BBQ go to support Scotts Valleypublic schools.

The three Mt. Charlie Challenge ridesbegin and end at Skypark in Scotts Valley:• 100-mile ride (starts at 7 am), stretchesfrom the Summit to Elkhorn Sloughacross scenic and sometimes challeng-ing climbs.

• 100-kilometer ride (starts at 8 am)goes past beautiful wineries andforests up to the Summit.

• 50-kilometer ride (starts at 9 am) hasmodest climbs through beautifulSanta Cruz County, and is perfect fornovices.This is the first year that Mt. Charlie

Challenge is offering a 100-mile ride. Allriders can register on active.com for a fee

of $100. Maps of the rides are onactive.com or SVEF’s website,www.svef.net. Riders receive a ride t-shirt,goody bag, SAG support, fully-staffed andstocked rest stops, raffle tickets, ride-daybike tuning, a post-ride BBQ lunch pre-pared by Scotts Valley Kiwanis and amusic concert in Skypark featuring theband “Back to Nowhere”. Riders and sup-porters will be able to purchase commem-orative 10th Annual Mt. Charlie Challenget-shirts, jerseys and posters at the event oron SVEF’s website.

The Mt. Charlie Challenge has tradi-tionally been SVEF’s biggest fundraiser ofthe year. “We owe it all to the incrediblecommunity support we receive,” said rideco-chair Aura Clendenen. “It’s amazinghow riders, sponsors, donors and volun-teers step up each year. It’s truly a reflec-tion of how much this town values its pub-lic schools,” Clendenen added. n

•••For additional information about the 10th

Annual Mt. Charlie Challenge, check SVEF’swebsite at www.svef.net, or contact AuraClendenen at (831) 247-4805 or [email protected] or co-chair Michael Rein at (831)440-9835 or [email protected].


On Monday, May 14, CabrilloCollege hosts the stage 2 fin-ish of the Amgen Tour of

California after a day-long ride fromthe heart of San Francisco.

Beginning at Marina Green at11:05 am in San Francisco’s MarinaDistrict, the start line will run right tothe break wall of San Francisco Bay.The backdrop will be the breathtak-ing views of the Golden Gate Bridge,Alcatraz, Angel Island and the MarinHeadlands. Within minutes, the racewill pass through the Presidio thencontinue south on Highway 1through Pacifica and Daly City.

Making its way along the Devil’sSlide then through Half Moon Baythe riders and spectators worldwidewill enjoy this spectacular coastline.The stage then turns inland andstarts the assault up Bonny DoonRoad and Empire Grade then white-knuckling it down Jameson Creekroad through Boulder Creek. Theroute again climbs up Bear Creek Rd,along Summit Rd to the final 11-miledescent along Soquel-San Jose Road,through Soquel and along Soquel

Drive to Cabrillo College and the fin-ish line at approximately 3:53 pm.

The stage has two long climbsgiving the riders another KOM (Kingof the Mountain) opportunity. The117-mile stage 2 of the Amgen Tourof California will be a long and diffi-cult stage. n

•••The largest cycling event in

America, the 2012 Amgen Tour ofCalifornia is a Tour de France-stylecycling road race, presented by AEG thatchallenges the world’s top professionalcycling teams to compete along a demand-ing course from May 13-20, 2012.

Amgen Tour comes through Santa Cruz; ends Stage 2 in AptosCCoommmmuunniittyyNews


Iadmit it. No matter what I’m doingwhen I’m not coaching (watching TV,playing tennis, practicing my guitar),

I’m asking, “What can I learn right nowabout being effective and producingdesired results?”

On a recent rainy day, Sweet Genius, acompetitive cooking show(www.foodnetwork.com), offered someinsights on being effective when the heat’sturned up. (Think I can write off my cablebill as a business expense?)

In case you haven’t seen it, here’s howthe show goes. The judge, renowned forhis exquisite desserts, presents three chefcompetitors with dessert challenges. Eachtimed round begins with two things: amandatory ingredient and something tostir their imagination and be representedin the dessert. In the rainy day episode,these were orange soda and a bubblemachine.

The competition begins with chefsgathering supplies from the pantry andrunning back to their workstations. Asthey dice, season and blend, their voice-over tells us what they plan to make andwe hear their self-talk and thoughts aboutdoubts and desires.

Halfway through the allotted time, thejudge introduces a second mandatory

ingredient. The contestants roll their eyesand, on the fly, figure out how to integratethe new element. (Same episode, this waspretzel rods.) We hear their internal con-versations: “I’ve never cooked with this.I’m allergic to it. How can I beat the others?What happens if I lose?”

At the end, two finalists bring theirdesserts to the judge who gives feedback ashe nibbles the sweet concoctions. “You areno sweet genius” greets the loser. A twin-kle of the judge’s eye and“Congratulations” goes to the winner, plusa check for $10,000.

Imagine with me how the SweetGenius format might show up at work … Scenario: To take advantage of an

unexpected funding opportunity, the boss(judge) asked the team of sales managers(contestants) to create a sales projection fornext 12 months within 24 hours (mandato-ry ingredient).

To inspire the contestants’ imagina-tion, the boss states the winner will be cho-sen by a VC (the real judge: person withauthority to say something is successful ornot) and would be the next VP of Sales (theimagination stimulator). The clock starts.The employees/contestants run to theircubicles and begin to slice and dice num-bers in a spreadsheet.

Halfway through the allotted time, theboss tells contestants (employees) that theVC called to say the projections mustinclude two new international markets.(Talk about a “what the?” curve ball!)Some contestants roll their eyes and mutterbleep-able phrases. Those we hear soundlike this: “This isn’t fair! I can’t work withthis kind of pressure. Why didn’t I paycloser attention in that Excel class?”

Time’s up. Presentations made. Here’swhat the VC (judge) says before declaringthe winner:

“If this was just about the spreadsheet,Mary would have won. However, there’smore to this challenge than manipulatingdata. The winner’s data wasn’t as detailedas Mary’s, and it showed a sufficient graspof the issues and opportunities. Their com-munication skills and ability to take, notdeflect, the feedback were outstanding.What set the winner apart was how theydemonstrated skills required of a VP by• Delivering on the conditions of satis-

faction and not adding unrequestedbells and whistles

• Communicating upfront what wasn’tdone, without offering excuses

• Accepting positive and negative feed-back without rebuttal

• Thinking and acting with the interestsof the company as a whole, not justtheir jobCongratulations, Matt, you are the

new VP of Sales.”Whether in the kitchen or the board-

room, being able to produce under pressureis a capacity worth building. It takes self-discipline, self-trust, the ability to commu-nicate and connect with the audience’s con-cerns, and a commitment to a produceresults, not reasons. These are all learnableskills. Which one do you need to improve soyou can produce results under pressure? n

•••PS: If you have a TV show you’d like me

to critique in this way. Email me:[email protected].

Are you a Sweet Genius Under Pressure? By Camille Smith

FeaturedColumnist

Whether in the kitchen or the board-room, being able to produce under

pressure is a capacity worth building.

River’s Crest Dragon Slayers is amagical place. For over 40 years, inthis haven located in Nisene Marks

State Park, physically challenged peoplehave been able to empower themselveswith the help of exotic animals. Their part-ners in this adventure are Kublai Khan thecamel, Voodoo the Watusi cow, Mazeltovthe Poitou donkey, Samurai Warrior theSerama chicken, and many others.

The program, free of charge for thephysically challenged, relies only on dona-tions from the community to feed and carefor the 60+ animals. Some of the animalsare bred and sold like a baby miniaturedonkey, to help finance the program.

River’s Crest Dragon Slayers offersfree companion chickens that are fullytrained for any handicapped person. Theyare also available to buy, and make excel-lent indoor or outdoor pet.

“The smaller the chicken, the betterthe students can handle them,” said JosefRivers, 75, owner and director of River’sCrest Dragon Slayers, himself wheelchairbound due to polio at a young age. Riverstold us that working with birds helps stu-dents with their motor movements.

“Soon you will learn chicken talk,”

said Rivers, “And you and your chickenwill have conversations over your eveningmeal about the events of the day. FrizzleSeramas are the smallest breed of chickensin the world weighing less than a pound.This is what River’s Crest Dragon Slayerssuggest for your housebound chicken. Weguarantee you will learn a lot of chickenwords because chickens love to talk andeven sing beautifully.”

“We train them, and do exercises withthem. We put them on the hoop,” said RaeEllen, a student of River’s Crest DragonSlayers for over 20 years.

River’s Crest Dragon Slayers hasmany birds and mammals for their stu-dents to take care of and bond with.

Students groom the donkeys and theminiature horses, which helps them withtheir shoulder mobility. With the yak andcamel, they can spin the fur into wool tomake yarn and for knitting sweaters.

“I have three sweaters made fromthree different camels,” said Rivers.

Did you know that Emus lay darkgreen eggs that look like avocados? If youscratch the surface, the eggshell is white.Dragon Slayer students etch them makingbeautiful art.

One of the Watusi cattle has the largesthorn circumference in the world at 41 inch-es.

“Do you know how many wives youcould get for this bull?” said the personwho donated the animal to Rivers. Sizes gofrom one extreme to another at River’sCrest Dragon Slayers. In one enclosure,adult miniature donkeys and horses aremingling with a young mammoth donkeyalready towering the rest of the group.

Companion Chickensfor the Housebound

River’s Crest Dragon Slayer Animal Therapy ProgramBy Claire Le Gall



Josef Rivers, director of River’s Crest DragonSlayers, is showing Samurai Warrior, a 12-ounce Serama rooster. The program offersfree trained chickens for physically chal-lenged people.

Mazeltov the Poitou donkey. Fully grown,Poitou is one of the largest breeds of donkeystanding between 13 – 16 hands high (4’-4” to5’-4”).

“Dragon Slayer” > 30

Santa Cruz Food Tour

My husband and I had out of townguests staying for the weekend

recently, so we thought an ideal way forthem to experience some of the area wouldbe on the Santa Cruz Food Tour. Ownedand operated by Brion Sprinsock, this is aculinary and historical adventure that isfun and informative at the same time.

Our merry group of about a dozenpeople gathered at an appointed spotdowntown with Sprinsock giving us infor-mation on what to expect on the three-and-a-half-hour tour. It was cold and rainingthat day, but spirits were not dampened.With Sprinsock at the helm, the tour wassplendid and uplifting all the way. Ahearty plate of food made for a good start,with several more culinary stops taking inice cream, and burgers and a beer tastingas well.

Myriad snippets of information on thehistory of Santa Cruz were revealed by thevery knowledgeable and entertainingSprinsock, and the walking part of it isover easy terrain. The tour ended at adowntown restaurant where plentiful foodwas served. I highly recommend SantaCruz Food Tour – for locals and visitorsalike. My husband and I thoroughlyenjoyed every minute, and so did ourguests.

Santa Cruz Food Tour, 529 Chestnut St.,#12, Santa Cruz, 800-838-3006. Email: [email protected]. www.santacruzfoodtour.com.

Eddison & Melrose — Karen Anne’s Granola

Karen Murray can’t keep up with thedemand for her granola. With a busy

catering company and tea shop to run, shestarted making healthy granola just forfamily and friends. But she was urged to

market it, so you can now find her granolain all New Leaf stores (except on theWestside), Shopper’s Corner, Whole Foodsin Capitola, and A.J.’s Market in Soquel –as well as stores in San Francisco, Oakland,Pacific Grove, Campbell and Salinas. Rightnow, four different flavors are available,but Murray will be adding more. She saysnot all flavors are in every store, but every-body’s favorite is almond pecan. All thegranola varieties are very healthy and aremade fresh daily.

“It goes straight from our oven intothe bag,” Murray says. “It’s as fresh as canbe. It’s not too sweet and it’s not too hard,and that seems to be what people like.”

Murray, an affable Brit with a husbandand 5-year-old son to take care of, is atrained chef who also runs her own tearoom in her store in Monterey where sheserves a typical English afternoon tea.

“We do afternoon tea served on china,Cornish pasties, sausage rolls, bridal show-ers, kids’ birthday parties, and more,”Murray says of her busy life. “People comeinto the store for afternoon tea and thearoma of granola baking in the oven driftsinto the shop – honey, cinnamon, apple,etc., and people buy it right there.”

Murray caters weddings, parties of allkinds and many corporate events. She alsogives back to the community with dona-tions to school fundraisers and many char-itable events. “We are always willing tohelp somebody,” she says.

Eddison & Melrose, 25 Soledad Drive,Monterey. 831-393-9479. www.eddisonandmelrose.com.

Dining Etiquette

Try not to talk with your mouth full, eventhough it’s difficult sometimes. When

you are asked a question and you have justtaken a biteof food,chew ands w a l l o wb e f o r es p e a k i n g .That’s whyit’s better totake smallbites of foodwhen diningwith otherpeople. Andtry not to

slouch over your food. It looks so much bet-ter to sit up straight, and it helps the diges-tion, too.

Preferably at mealtimes, childrenshould not have anything in their handsother than a knife and fork. I recentlyobserved a family in a restaurant where theboy had left most of his breakfastuntouched, pushed his plate away whilst

his parents and sister were still eating, andwas more interested in his iPhone thanenjoying a meal with his family. Parentshave a responsibility to teach their childrengood manners. n

•••Josie Cowden is a freelance writer

and proofreader. Contact her at [email protected].


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65. Group of wives66. Sea in Spain68. Garden dweller69. *Diminishing layer70. One who plays for pay71. Harry's Professor of

Defence Against theDark Arts

72. R in RIP73. Bottom of pants, e.g.74. Triangular road sign

DOWN1. "____ the word"2. As quickly as you

can3. Ancient Germanic

alphabet character4. Cash Return on

Capital Invested5. *Rachel Carson's

"Silent ______"6. 200 of these in

Daytona 5007. Type of brew8. Type of clouds, pl.9. Make like a donkey

10. Reduced instructionset computer

11. Cain's victim12. Mark for omission15. Appear inviting20. Steve Buscemi's

character on"Boardwalk Empire"

22. Bugling ungulate24. Beginning of universe?25. *An objective is to

save these26. _____ Ratched from

"One Flew Over theCuckoo's Nest"

27. *Outer layer ofseeds

29. Sheep cries31. Fog or stupor32. Milk and bread on a

grocery list, e.g.33. Courtyards34. *_____ Protocol, a

framework for cli-mate change

36. Nostradamus, e.g.38. Irish name of Ireland

42. Something best notmentioned

45. "In the grand______ of things"

49. Center of activity51. Cozy and warm54. Usually depicted as

beautiful maiden56. Boredom57. God of thunder58. *Atmospheric dust,

vapor, smoke andmoisture

59. Aphrodite's son60. Popular rock opera61. "____ Russia with

Love"62. Ignorant person63. Male version of

Emily64. Tear violently67. "____ we there yet?"

By Josie Cowden

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Photo Courtesy of Santa Cruz Food Tour Brion Sprinsock (right) doles out information about Santa Cruz’s culinary surprises


AnnouncementsBig Brothers, Big Sisters is Gearing up to Celebrate 30th Anniversary

Big Brothers Big Sisters is calling out to all ofthe wonderful people in Santa Cruz who

have participated in their program to sharetheir stories and experience at the 30thAnniversary Celebration. To learn more, visitwww.santacruzbbbs.org, or contact Julie at(831) 464-8691, [email protected]

Nar-Anon

What is co-dependency? What is enabling?What is this insanity? Am I the only one

who feels this way? Join Nar-Anon, a worldwide fellowship of relatives and friends ofaddicts who have been affected by someoneelse's addiction. Three meetings are now beingheld in Santa Cruz County, on Sundays,Tuesdays, and Fridays.For a meeting near you call (888) 374-1164or email [email protected]

Ongoing EventsFirst Mondays of the MonthLecture Series on ‘Great Decisions’7:00pm-8:30 pm, Episcopal Church of St.John, 125 Canterbury Dr. in Aptos

Lectures will be lead by Dr. Laina Farhat-Holzman, sponsored by Santa Cruz Beach,

American Association of University Women.For more information, call (831) 688-0541

Second and Fourth MondaysFirst and Third WednesdaysAlzheimers Support Groups Monday: 2:00 - 3:30pmWednesday: 5:30 – 7:00pm Conference Room at Elena Baskin/Live OakSenior Center, 1777-A Capitola Rd, Santa Cruz

Facilitated by Jill Ginghofer, this group is forcaregivers and family members of people

with Alzheimers.

TuesdaysWomen Care Drop in Cancer Support

Drop in Support Group is a gathering forwomen with all types of cancer. We offer

support for women through all stages fromdiagnoses through treatment. For more information or to register call (831)457-2273

Drop in Grief Support6:00pm at Aegis, 125 Heather Terrace, Aptos

Join other adults who are grieving the deathof a friend or family member. Learn helpfultools for coping: Share stories and receive sup-port from people who care.No registration required, please call (831)430-3000

Tuesdays thru Fridays, SundaysSvaroopa® Yoga Instruction at Aptos YogaAptos Yoga, 783 Rio Del Mar Blvd. Ste.23B,Aptos. 831-688-1019

Svaroopa® Yoga is very different fromwhat most of us think of as yoga. With

the support of blankets, beginning studentsrelax into easy poses designed to release thedeepest tensions in the body along thespine. This release deeply relaxes the body,quiets the mind, reduces pain, acceleratesinjury recovery, and promotes better overall

health. Classes five days each week. FirstClass free. For more information, call 688-1019www.aptosyoga.org

First Tuesdays of the monthTail Wagging World of Dog Ownership6:30pm at the Santa Cruz SPCA, 2685Chanticleer Ave., Santa Cruz (cross street isSoquel Ave.).

First Tuesdays and Third Wednesdays each monthOrientations to Become Advocates for ChildrenNorth County, 5:30-7p.m., first Tuesday ofmonth (for location details contact Danielleat 761-2956 X102) South County, 5:30-7p.m., third Wednesday of the month at theCASA Office, 813 Freedom Blvd.Watsonville

CASA (Court Appointed SpecialAdvocates) of Santa Cruz County

needs your help. Volunteer 3-5 hours perweek to provide support, guidance, and apowerful voice in court for children whohave been removed from their homesbecause of abuse or neglect. Everyone wel-come, men and bilingual folks especiallyencouraged. To RSVP call 761-2956 Ext. 102, or [email protected]

Second Tuesdays Each MonthFree Job Seek Workshop!6:00pm-7:00pm, Gateway Bible Church, 5000Granite Creek Rd. Scotts Valley

For more information, visithttp://hirewire.org

PFLAG (Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays) 7:00pm-9:00pm, 900 High St. FirstCongregational Church of Santa Cruz

To learn more, call (831) 427-4016 or visitwww.pflagscc.org

WednesdaysCoastal Professionals8:00am to 9:30am at Aptos History Museum,Old Dominion Court, Aptos.

Learn tips and make connections. Local pro-fessionals meet weekly to focus on busi-

ness building and collaboration. Interestedbusiness owners, independent professionalsand guests welcome. For more information: 621-1153,www.CoastalProfessionals.net

Cooking Course on Cancer Prevention and Survivalthru February 15, 6:00pm-8:00pm, New LeafCommunity Markets, 1101 Fair Ave. Santa Cruz

Physicians Committee for ResponsibleMedicine is sponsoring a 4-week course

entitled “Food for Life: The Power of Foodfor Cancer Prevention and Survival.”Learn how proper diet can help preventand survive cancer. Topics: how foods fightcancer; beneficial low-fat, high-fiberfoods; dairy and meat alternatives; cancer-fighting compounds; and healthy weightcontrol. $95 To register, visit www.cancerproject.org/classes, call 831-325-381l, or email [email protected]

Toastmasters: Speak for Success12:00pm-1:00pm, St. Philip’s EpiscopalChurch, 5271 Scotts Valley Drive, ScottsValley.

Giving a business presentation?Interviewing for a job? Improve your

speaking skills in a friendly, supportive envi-ronment with Redwood RamblersToastmasters. Open to all levels.Drop-ins welcome. For more information, call831-335-3693.

Lectures on Western Civilization1:30pm-2:30pm, Monterey Peninsula College

Exciting lectures will cover fascinating topicssuch as "The Art of Alchemy," as well as

"Lord Byron: Mad, Bad, and Dangerous toKnow." Purchase free parking tickets at the college,lectures are free.

Overeaters Anonymous6:30-7:30pm at Teach by the Beach #50Rancho Del Mar, AptosFor more information, call (831) 429-7906

First Wednesday of the MonthChild Welfare Review6:00pm- 9:00pm 1400 Emeline Avenue room206, Santa Cruz.

The orientation is designed to review thechild welfare system and to give you a

chance to have your question answered bychild welfare staff.To register to one of the meeting and fordirections, please call 454-4024.

First and Third WednesdaysSanta Cruz/Monterey Bay ADHD Support Group Meetings6:30pm-8:00pm at Mar Vista ElementarySchool on Soquel Dr.

For more information, contact Jude Brenis [email protected] or call (831) 684-0590

Fourth Wednesday each MonthOngoing Constitution Classes7:00 pm Quaker Meeting House, 225 RooneySt. Santa Cruz

View video lessons of an in-depth teachingabout our Constitution, one of the most

respected and copied documents in ournations history. For more information, visitwww.meetup.com/santacruz-freedom-forumor email [email protected]

ThursdaysCapitola-Aptos Rotary Club Meeting12-1:30 p.m. at Seascape Golf Course.

Contact Doug at 831- 724-9192 or [email protected] for more

information.

Overeaters Anonymous1:00-2:00pm, Louden Nelson CommunityCenter, Rm. 5 301 Center St. Santa CruzFor more information, call (831) 429-7906

City Council Member Stephanie Harlan to hold Office Hours in Capitola Mall1:00pm-4:00pm Capitola MallNo meeting on Thanksgiving

Council Member Harlan will meet with resi-dents and persons interested in discussing

City issues at Capitola Mall. She looks forward to

meeting with her constituents and encouragesCapitola residents to stop by and meet with her. For more information or to schedule anappointment, call (831) 475-7184

Second Thursdays of the MonthVeterans of Foreign Wars 6:30 pm, 2259 7th Ave. Santa CruzCommander: Ronals Petty. For more information, call (831) 475-9804

FridaysClutterers Anonymous5:30-6:45 Sutter Maternity & SurgicalCenter, 2900 Chanticleer Ave, Soquel Dr.Santa Cruz.

Tired of Clutter? Stuff piling up? Support isavailable. CLA meeting every Friday.

For more info call 426-1868 FREE

SaturdaysCome As You Are Zen9-10:30 am, Ocean Gate Zendo, 920 41stAve. Suite B, Santa Cruz (next to FamilyCycling Center)

Come as you are Zen focuses onBuddhist practices that enhance our

daily lives. This will be an informal talkwith time for discussion. Free — donationaccepted. Visit oceangatezen.org for more info.Aptos Certified Farmers Market8:00 -12:00pm at Cabrillo College, Aptos.

The Aptos Market, with over 80 vendors, isopen year round, with the best selections

of fresh fruits and vegetables, plants,seedlings, flowers, local honey, fresh eggs,fresh fish, artisan baked goods and gourmetfoods. In addition, family activities, music,cooking demos by professional chefs, garden-ing workshops, seasonal fairs and events are apart of the market.

Scotts Valley Farmer’s Market9a.m.-1p.m. SV Community Center, 360 Kings Village Drive www.santacruzfarmersmarket.org

Dated EventsWednesday May 2How to Avoid Remodeling Pitfalls and Create a Great Remodel!6:30 - 7:15 p.m. Capitola Community Center4400 Jade Street, Capitola

Learn how to avoid the stress and costlyhome remodeling pitfalls during this free

45 minute workshop. Your project does nothave to become an overwhelming challenge!Discover how you can create a fun andrewarding home remodel or new home build-ing project.Seating is limited, to register on line [email protected]

Redwood Ramblers Toastmasters Special Open House12:00pm-1:00pm, St. Philis EpiscopalChurch, 5271 Scotts Valley Dr. Scotts Valley

Learn powerful speaking skills with a spe-cial guest speaker. Walk-ins welcome.

Event is free. Call (831) 335-3693 for moreinformation.

Thursday May 3

Learn to Meditate SeriesContinues May 10 and 176:30 pm - 8:30 pm. Aptos Yoga Center, 783Rio Del Mar Blvd, Ste 23B, Aptos

The theme of the 3 part-series whichincludes instruction and practice is “The

Four Pillars of Meditation.” The pillars are: thegoal of meditation, how to be comfortablewhile sitting, working with the mind, andwhat fuels mediation.Preregistration is required; to register call831-688-1019 or email [email protected].

Saturday May 5Intro to Svaroopa® Yoga9:00am-10:30am, Aptos Yoga, 783 Rio DelMar. Blvd. Ste 23b, Aptos

Experience how Svaroopa® Yoga works inyour body at an introductory class – free

with no obligations. Supported by blankets,you’ll relax into poses that release deep ten-sions in your spine. This unique form of yogaquiets your mind, reduces pain, and acceler-ates injury recovery. For more information and registration, call688-1019 or email [email protected].(www.aptosyoga.org)

Monday May 7Candidate forum for Second District Supervisor Candidates7:00pm, Rio Sands Motel in Aptos Beach

Please join us to hear candidates ZachFriend, Antonio Rivas, Dog Deitch, Daniel

Beckett, and Rich McInnis explain their posi-tions on key issues and answer your questionsto better inform you for the upcoming electionon June 5th.

Saturday May 12Spring Sale!8:00am-4:00pm, Unitarian Church 6401Freedom Blvd. Aptos

Furniture, "selectibles," accessories, house-wares, and more. Free shoes and books.

For more information, contact Bonnie at [email protected]

Tuesday May 15Parenting Workshop: Dealing withDisobedience 5:30pm-8:00pm, Mountain CommunityResources, Highway 9Last workshop on Tuesday, June 5

Improve your parenting skills! These work-shops will include free food, free childcare,and one on one parenting support. Topics willinclude supporting your partner, dealing withfighting and aggression, being bullied, and thepower of self esteem.Events are free! To learn more, call (831) 335-6600

Tuesday May 22Sons In Retirement Luncheon Meeting11:30am, Severinos Restaurant, 7500 OldDominion Court, Aptos

Speaker will be Larry Tartaglino on subject"Sailing Around Cape Horn In The 1800's "Thestory of the treacherous journey many took to seektheir fortune in the golden land of California. SIR isan organization for retired men which has no dues,fees, political or religious agendas.Call 688-0977 for information. n


AnnouncementsSpring 2012 Family Arts Nights!

The Cultural Council of Santa Cruz Countyis pleased to announce its Spring 2012

Family Arts Nights, to include activities in folkdance, African drumming, storytelling, andvisual arts. Family Arts Nights offers theopportunity for parents and children to sharein fun learning activities together and for par-ents to experience first-hand how learningthrough the arts can help their children in allaspects of their lives!For dates and locations, visit ccscc.com.

Music and Green Festival Seeks Volunteers and Vendors!

The Second Annual Santa CruzRejuvenation Festival will take place on

May 19 and 20 in San Lorenzo Park in SantaCruz. This event will include over 20 perform-ances on two stages, as well as on-going yogaclasses and an eco-fair. Organizers are seekingvolunteers who will receive free tickets to theafter-party at the Catalyst with Soul Majestic.Booth space is still available for eco-friendlyvendors and healers. For more information, visitwww.rejuvenationfestival.com

Ageless Art Project

Artists/Crafts people volunteers Share yourtalent and make creative expression possi-

ble by leading an art group of care facility resi-dents. Become an Ageless Art Project Volunteer. For information call 459-8917 ext. 208

SPECTRA Arts Learning

The Cultural Council of Santa Cruz Countyis seeking stories and anecdotes from peo-

ple with current or past experience with SPEC-TRA Arts Learning. These stories will serve asexamples of successes students have foundthrough the Council’s SPECTRA program overthe years, and may be used to promote theCouncil’s Arts Learning Resource Directory. Ifyou are an artist, parent, teacher or studentwith a story to share about your experiencewith SPECTRA, you are invited to send a briefnarrative to Sonia Deetz at the CulturalCouncil: [email protected].

Ongoing EventsMondaysLive Team Trivia6:00pm Brunos BBQ 230 G Mt Hermon RD.Scotts Valley

Teams for trivia can be as few as one personor as large as 20! Great prizes for 1st and

2end place teams.No cost to play.

Mondays and WednesdaysSalsa Rueda Class7:00pm at Louden Nelson Center, 301 CenterSt., Santa Cruz.

Learn Salsa Rueda. For more informationvisit www.salsaruedasantacruz.com or call

831-457-7432

TuesdaysBINGO6:30 p.m. Santa Cruz Elks Lodge, 150 Jewell St.

Hosted by Soquel Sports Foundation. Buy-In $25. Also, we have a special BINGO,

celebrating our 2nd anniversary, on Sept. 28 at6:30. Buy-in only $15. www.soquelsports.com

Tuesdays and WeekendsLive Music on the EsplanadeParadise Beach Grille 215 Esplanade,Capitola.

Live music weekends and acoustic guitarTuesdays.

For schedule and more information: (831)476-4900 Or visit paradisebeachgrille.com

WednesdaysPeninsula Banjo Band7:00 - 8:30 p.m., Harry’s Hofbrau, 390Saratoga Ave, San Jose

Forty-seven years of performing in the BayArea, over 250 popular tunes. Come see

our band for Free in Sunnyvale EveryWednesday. No cover. Contact Lee McLaughlin, Booking Agent, at408-993-BAND (2263) for information aboutbooking the band for Non-profit events (dona-tions are tax deductible).www.PeninsulaBanjoBand.org

FridaysArgentine Tango at Dance Synergy8:00-8:30pm class; 8:30-10:00+pm, practice9055 Soquel Dr. Aptos

We will cover the fundamentals of leadingand following traditional Argentine

Social Tango, focusing on what you need todance well and enjoy yourself at the Milongas,(Tango dance party) and other social Tangoevents.For questions, contact Michael,[email protected] (831) 239-2247

Ballroom Dancing7:30- 11:00pm at Mid-County Senior Center,829 Bay Ave, Capitola.

Live music by The Rainbows.Refreshments, large floor, friendly

atmosphere, free parking. All for a donationof $8 per person.

First Fridays of each monthFirst Friday Art Tour

The First Friday Art Tour is a Santa CruzInstitute of Contemporary Arts event, man-

aged in conjunction with the participating artvenues. The event takes place year-round andilluminates some of the most talented localartists from local galleries. To find out where to participate in a FirstFriday art tour, visit firstfridaysantacruz.com(Most galleries are open 12-9 pm for FirstFriday viewings.)

Every other FridayShakespeare Club of Santa Cruz10:30-12:30 pm, First Congregational Church,900 High St. Santa Cruz, Next: May 4

Shakespeare's club is seeking new membersto join in the study of his plays.

For more information, visitwww.fridayshakespeare.org

Fourth Friday of each monthMusical Me Inc. Family Jam Night6:30-8:30p.m. 239 High St., Santa Cruz.

Bring your favorite music to dance to and anyinstruments 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.

Fourth Saturdays of each monthWriters and Poets Open Mike2:00pm-4:00pm, Porter Memorial Library,3050 Porter St. Soquelno meeting Jan., July, Aug. or Dec.)

Writers and Poets are invited to a newmonthly open mike reading series. Come

and read your fiction, essays, or poetry.For more information, call Jean at (831) 475-4221

Dated EventsSaturday April 28The Choral Project Presents: Soaring Spirits7:00 pm, Holy Cross Church, 126 High St.Santa Cruz

We invite you come hear The ChoralProject sing what it does best in the

breathtaking acoustics at Holy Cross Church!ONLINE: $20 general, $15 student + senior. ATTHE DOOR: $25 general, $18 student + senior.Children under 10 are free. Tickets available at www.sjcp.org.

Saturday April 28 Sunday April 29California Coast On30 Model Railroad Exhibit Saturday: 9:30am-3:30pm, Sunday 9:30am-2:30pm, Roaring Camp, Felton

Avid hobbyists will be exhibiting and oper-ating their On30 modular railroads in Bret

Harte Hall. See narrow-guage equipment rollthrough realistic scenes from central Californiaduring the early 1900s. For information on model trains, visitwww.ccc-on30.org. Admission is free, park-ing is $8 per vehicle. To learn about thisexhibit as well as the steam train schedule,visit www.roaringcamp.com

22end Annual Pacific Coast Dream Machines Show10:00am-4:00pm, Half Moon Bay Airport,9850 N Cabrillo Hwy.

Half Moon Bay's showcase of motorizedmechanical marvels from throughout

the 20th and 21st Centuary with more than2,000 displays for public viewing! Show willinclude a Demolition Derby, Unicycle DragRacing, monster truck rides, go-kart rides,kids amusements, food and live music. Allto benefit the Coastside Adult Day HealthCenter.Admission: $20 for adults, $10 for kids andages 65+, free for kids 10 and under. To learnmore call (650) 726-2328 or visit mira-marevents.com

Saturday May 5Cinco De Mayo Dinner Dance Party6:00pm, Scotts Valley Community Center360 Kings Rd. Scotts Valley

This fun celebration will feature cateringfrom Taqueria Los Gallos, raffle drawings,

UCSC Mexican folklore dancers, a live auc-tion, and a no host bar! All proceeds to bene-fit local projects and organizations. Ticketscan be purchased at both Los GallosRestaurants.To learn more, Contact R.J Escobar at (831)603-0209

Saturday May 5Sunday May 6Annual Spring Show presented by The17th Ave. Studios 11:00am- 6:00pm, The 17th Avenue Studios,980 17th Ave. Santa Cruz

Resident and invited guest artists will show-case works in oil, watercolor, acrylic, hand-

made paper, printmaking, collage and mixedmedia in four buildings. Many of the artistsare veteran Open Studio Participants. For more information, contact Ronna at (831)234-2215.

16th Annual A La Carte & Art10:00am-6:00pm Castro St. Mountain View

The Bay Area's popular outdoor festival seasonkicks-off in Mountain View, at this vibrant

Cinco De Mayo celebration featuring live music,a juried arts and crafts show with 200 of the WestCoast's top artists. There will also be art show-cases, health and wellness displays, home andgarden exhibits, festive food and drink with pre-mium wine, microbrews, margaritas, mojitos,and sangria, a farmers market with fresh seasonalproduce, a classic car show, and exciting kids'fun in the Tons of Fun Zone. Admission is free. To learn more, call (650)964-3395

Sunday May 6The Aptos Community Foundation Presents: The Yamaha CFX Piano Series BenefitingThe Juanita Orlando Grand Piano Fund7:00pm, First Congregational Church, 900High St. Santa Cruz

Open to the public. To learn more visitwww.disginguishedartists.org. or call

(831) 539-0000, or email [email protected]

Saturday May 12Awakening the Dreamer10:00am-2:30pm, Natural BridgesHighschool, 313 Swift St. Santa Cruz

This powerful four hour workshop willcover such topics as the dwindling biodi-

versity to growing economic disparities, fea-ture videos from innovative leaders, and willalso include lively participation in breakoutgroups. Participants are advised to bring abrown bag lunch.To learn more, visit awakeningthedream-er.org, or call (831) 662-2349. Small dona-tions will be asked for at the door, but no onewill be turned away for lack of funds.

Saturday May 19Art Festival, School and Camp Open House11:00am- 3:00pm, 1940 Bonita Dr. Aptos

The Aptos Academy will hold an art showfeaturing the fine art and jewelry of several

local artists including Jane Brown andKatherine Stutz-Taylor plus student art.Concurrently, there will be an open house forthe school and summer camp for ages 3 – 12.Meet the school’s teachers and tour the beauti-ful, five-acre campus with theater, runningtrack, and horse facility. The WASC-accreditedschool’s mission is to provide an affordable, safeeducational environment where students areexcited about learning and can discover andmeet their full potential, while studying at theirown rate on an enriched curriculum. For more information, visitwww.aptosacademy.org or call 688-1080. n

Gemini (May 22-June 21)Discovering new ideas and searching for information comes naturally toyou, and keeps you on the case. But you get to a point where somethingreally takes your interest and you go further than a mere superficialglance. This could also be said of a new person in your life too. Venus inyour sign is not all sweetness and light, however, and you could comeunstuck with allowing certain obligations to slide. Get the balance rightand delegate if you must. A new strange works well for you particular-ly when it comes to sprucing up your image.

Cancer (June 22-July 22)Those people who come into your life when you share difficult timestogether stay for keeps. This month common ground is what brings animportant friendship just when you need someone. You feel supportedand that someone else has your best interests at heart. The Scorpio fullMoon on the 6th can be a time of endings and beginnings as you moveon from where you were, in an emotional sense. By keeping positiveand look forward you avoid getting stuck in a past that you cannotchange. This is a time of stunning insights and deep thought for you.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 23)You are being proactive and dynamic on the work front and perhapsyour new found assertive has come from necessity more than any-thing else, But rest assured, the changes that you insist happen pavethe way for better practices in the future. On a personal level, a situ-ation occurs where you find who your true friends are, if you didn'tknow already. and also you are set to make new friends through coin-cidences and chance encounters. Stay true to yourself rather than try-ing to by the person you thinks others expect you to be.

Virgo (Aug. 24-Sep. 22)You are encouraged this month to try new things, to explore, to traveland go beyond what is tried, trusted and familiar. Why? Jupiter inTaurus is set to change signs next month and start a whole new chap-ter for you but meanwhile this is the time to say yes to invitations andpositively seek out what has interested you, but you never got aroundto finding out more. The Sun is in this part of your chart too, andshines a light on some great experiences with lots of fun, socializingand enjoyment. Money matters are improving as you have been proac-tive in making sure this happens.

Libra (Sep. 23-Oct. 23)Venus is in helpful position for you for some time to come. Expect inter-esting love tangles, and jealousy but also peak moments of joy. You arebringing the best of both worlds together by the choices you make andwith your new found experience you can trust your own judgments somuch more. You speak with the voice of authority and others respectyou for this. Take note of what you hear and discover, since importantinformation comes from unexpected sources. A new job could be all thatyou hoped it could be.

Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22)There is a big Full Moon in your sign on the 6th. What will you do withthis and how will it affect you? It brings out what is hidden and meansthat change is taking place for you on inner emotional level. This is atime to be open and honest and know that by doing so you clear a pathto a new way of being. As it is, partnerships are under the spotlight andas a powerfully passionate person, then this can bring real connectionsto someone who you were losing touch with. Memorable times can beenjoyed but you are moving away from what was no longer supportingyou.

Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21)You can make the best of whatever life throws at you, although yousometimes wish there were more bouquets than brick bats!Nevertheless, this is the last month that your ruler Jupiter is in the mostpractical of signs for you and you can see how these last few monthshave been all about getting things done, completing little jobs andimprovements as there has always been so much work to do. No won-der you are a little jaded with all this! It's time to finish what you start-ed and enjoy your efforts. Holidays are on the horizon and you andyour other half enjoy quality time together.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 20)Not only are you able to climb mountains but you could probablymove mountains to this month. While others may be advising of cau-tion you instinctively have a superb sense of timing and know when totake action or sit it out until things are a little improved. This is why itis so important to go with your instincts as these are the best indicatorfor deciding when to put into place important changes. This month'sFull Moon on the 6th is brilliant for friendships and renewing linkswith people. Creative pursuits are both challenging and fulfillingthrough May.

Aquarius (Jan 21-Feb. 18)Initially, you are wrestling with what you do and what you earn.While this can seem challenging, ride the storm and see that you arein a better position than you started. You are not one to compromisetoo much and see what is lost when others do exactly this.Consequently, you have a reputation for stubbornness but you canalways justify your stance. This month, Venus tens to soften theedges and create circumstances which are light in intensity and justmore fun. You benefit form the change of mood and at last relin-quish certain principles, simply because it makes more sense to doso.

Pisces (Feb. 19-Mar. 20)You can react to a situation and then think about it later, or you canplan some kind of strategy. What comes a long has something toteach you or show you to enable you to get a greater understanding.As such, welcome the unexpected and see how you tackle whatcould be quite overwhelming. Actually it isn't and it is your abilityto adapt that is the secret to turning around a difficulty into the keyto a new way of being. There is not much time to rest on your lau-rels as you have so many places to be and people to see. It's a busytime!

Aries (March 21-April 20)You begin the month with the best intentions and find it easy to talk topeople and ask favours. You have the confidence to open doors andstrike up conversations. Later this month, though, you are moreattuned to money and finances and could be discussing business plansand ideas. Make the most of your creativity at this time, since you arenot short of plans and ideas. If you are in the mood for love, then it allstarts with the meetings of minds and perhaps an old friend. Days towatch our for are the 10th, and the 21st.

Taurus (April 21-May 21)While you feel in your element, you would like to find ways to makethis last. Consequently, your long term plans are taking shape. Your sit-uation financially is looking good although this may come from the helpof a bonus in your pay or an unexpected windfall. The Full Moon on the16th can bring matters to a head romantically, and partnership issuesdominate while the Sun is in your sign. You can negotiate peaceful solu-tions with practical ideas much more easily and so this lightens theatmosphere around your home. Enjoy!

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For the past seven years, theAmerican Red Cross SantaCruz County Chapter has host-

ed a Heroes Breakfast to honor com-munity members who have demon-strated heroism through extraordi-nary acts of courage, kind-ness or have demonstrat-ed an exceptional spirit ofgiving.

Join us Wednesday,May 16, 2012 from 7a.m.— 9 a.m. at the CocoanutGrove Ballroom, Santa Cruz BeachBoardwalk: General admission is$20 and includes a buffet breakfast.

Master of CeremoniesKSBW Reporter Phil Gomez

Award CategoriesAnimal Rescue: Hannah Nevins andJosh Adams (Nominated byAdrienne Maguire)

Education: Bassel Flatas(Nominated by Kris Munro)

Good Samaritan: Aaron Carota andAngel Estrada (Nominated byLeo Welsch)

Law Enforcement: Zane Ota andDonny Thul (Nominatedby Sgt. Saul Gonzalez)Lifetime Achievement:Gina Castaneda(Nominated by CarolSchimke and AdrienneMaguire)

Medical Professional: Dr. SharonTapper (Nominated by Dr. LarrydeGhetaldi, M.D.)

Military Hero: Isaac Hatch(Nominated by Mary Sullivan-White)

Rescue Professional: Karen Clark(Nominated by Marsha Miller-Ayers)

Workplace Hero: Letitia Mello(Nominated by Sgt. SaulGonzalez)

Youth Hero: Shayne Ely (Nominatedby Chris Garcia)

Eleanor Wasson Lifetime Volunteer:Dorrie Stallings (Nominated byKathleen and Jamie Proffitt,Jeanne Milnes and TracySchultz)Please support our community

heroes and the American Red CrossSanta Cruz County Chapter. Allfunds raised at this event help sup-port local disaster relief. We help ourcommunity to prevent, prepare forand respond to disasters. We need tobe ready 24/7 and we are not able todo that without the support of localdonors and community lead-ers. Heartfelt thanks to our generoussupporters. n

In the next enclosure, there’s theyak, and in the next, Indira Gandhi,one of the miniature adult Brahmancattle that could pass for a calf.Roaming around on the grass, nextto a large collection of Bonsai trees, isa family of Sulcatas, which are alarge North African tortoise.

“Working with animals, youcome out of yourself, you are not iso-lated,” said Sharon, a student for thepast 10 years, with Barcode, a RockPlymouth chicken with black andwhite feathers on her lap. “Animalshelp bring your personality.”

More than just physical therapy,River’s Crest Dragon Slayersbecomes a spiritual experience. A 6-year student told Rivers that he flewwith Turbojet, a homing pigeon, andsaw how River’s Crest DragonSlayers looked like from the sky.When Rivers asked how, the studentdidn’t want to tell his secret.

“I am not a man to say ‘no, thishasn’t happened’,” said Rivers.

What happens at River’s CrestDragon Slayers stays in the heart andmind of the students. But what issure, is that each and every studentbecome more empowered and confi-dent after the experience.

“I never felt I was anyone until Imet Kublai. He gives me strength,”said one of the students to Riversabout the Bactrian camel.

When he was a child, Rivers was

shy and introverted. Living in Boliviaat the time, his dad found that Rivershad a gift and ease with animals, andwould bring him exotic animals likechimpanzees to take care of.

“He realized that animalsbrought me out of my shell,” saidRivers. His father also told Riverssomething that inspired him andexplains the name of the program:“Every man, woman and child youmeet, has a dragon to slay.” Now

Rivers helps others that are alsophysically challenged to slay theirdragon.

“I tell my students: your disabil-ity can be an asset when used cor-rectly.” n

•••For more information: Contact Josef

Rivers at 831-688-6699 or write toRiver’s Crest Dragon Slayers, PO Box1051, Aptos, CA 95001 Website:http://josefriversdragonslayers.org

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“Dragon Slayer” from pg 26Students

Any physically disabled person can become a Dragon Slayer, provid-ed they meet the requirements of courage, and commitment to a

minimum of 12 months. In return, each student experiences the thrillingfreedom and breathtaking sense of power that building a relationshipwith human and animal brings. Students receive therapy in a multitudeof forms; increased strength, balance and coordination are just a few ofthe measurable physical benefits. Dignity, accomplishment and self-esteem are some of the immeasurable, far-reaching results.

Minimum age is six, with no maximum age. There is never a chargeto students or their families for lessons or adaptive equipment. We lookto private individuals or organizations to pay for adaptive equipment.Weekly commitment is a minimum of one hour, reaching for a goal of 4-6 hours, three days a week.

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Volunteers are the backbone of this organization. By volunteeringwith River’s Crest Dragon Slayers, you can learn about disabilities,

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Volunteers must be 21 years of age, non-smokers, with no drinkingor drug involvement as volunteers are often times role models for ourstudents. Dependability and punctuality are a must.Please call River’s Crest Dragon Slayers Josef Rivers at 831-688-6699 andlearn how you can help.


SPCA Featured PetStan is the Man

He’s friendly to everyperson and dog hemeets, loves kids, is

eager to snuggle, has themost adorable prancing trot,doesn’t shed and he’s ascute as they come. It justdoesn’t get much better thanStanley! Stanley, a three-year-old Miniature Poodle/Bichon Frise mix is readyand waiting to be takenhome by a loving familywho is looking for a little funand a lot of love.

This sweet boy wasowned by a family withchildren who loved himbut he was primarily anoutdoor dog. Although his family gave him attention and the basic necessities,they weren’t knowledgeable about the proper care a dog like Stanley needs. Dogsof his breed don’t do well being left outside because of the kind of coat they have,which is “hair” instead of “fur”. They get cold easily and their hair gets painful-ly tangled and matted if not groomed and brushed regularly. When he arrived atthe Santa Cruz SPCA we couldn’t tell what was under all of the mats but after anew hair-do, a beautiful and well-muscled little dog emerged with a puffy pom-padour.

Stanley has been extremely social and playful with all the other dogs andwill climb into any lap whether it’s a man, woman or child. He comes whencalled, walks very nice on a leash and is coming along nicely with his potty train-ing. He’s very smart and responsive, making us believe he would very easy andfun to train. We promise that if you meet Stan, you will decide he’s YOUR man!

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 animalcare materials.

If you would like to help animals like Stanley and his orphaned friends,please consider donating to the Santa Cruz SPCA. The Santa Cruz SPCA is a501c3 charitable organization and receives no government funding, relying sole-ly on public donations to run its many programs that benefit the animals andpeople of our community.

For more information call the Santa Cruz SPCA at 465-5000, or visit www.santacruzspca.org. The SPCA is locatedat 2685 Chanticleer Avenue in Santa Cruz, CA 95065 and isopen to the public Tuesday through Sunday, 11:00 A.M. to5:00 p.m. n

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Spring is here and it always seems likea very busy time here at the firedepartment. Several of us our cur-

rently away at training while others areworking extra tomaintain thenecessary cover-age to ensureour readiness torespond to anyand all emer-gencies. This isalso an excitingtime as we haveordered somenew equipmentand await itsdelivery, whichwill then requirecountless hoursof training tomake sure allpersonnel areprepared to utilize the new equipment toits maximum benefit.

The big news for the Aptos La SelvaFire District that I want to share with youthis month is the celebration that we hadin April for Firefighter Ray Welch.

Firefighter RayWelch has nowserved the peo-ple of this com-munity for fortyyears — yes thatis not a typo —forty years ofservice to thepeople of Aptos,La Selva and thecounty.

On April 12prior to themonthly meet-ing of the FireBoard, we cele-brated Ray’sa c c o m p l i s h -

ment with a BBQ to honor him and hisfamily. Approximately fifty people, fami-ly, friends and coworkers attended toshow their support for Ray and hisachievement. Forty years at any jobwould be worthy of mention but whenyou consider forty years of service as afirefighter with all the physical and men-tal stress and strain that you are subject tois something to be applauded.

During this celebration FirefighterWelch was presented with his forty yearsof service pin by Fire Chief Jeff Terpstra,Chief Terpstra stated during the presenta-tion that accomplishing 40 years in thefire service is rare and that the companythat provides our service pins had tomake a special pin just for this occasion.Also, during this celebration FirefighterParamedic Jared von Schell was awardedhis permanent badge having completedhis eighteen-month probationary periodand is now a permanent member of theAptos La Selva Fire Protection Districtfamily. Congratulations to both Ray andJared. Jared, Ray has set the bar high youonly have thirty eight and a half plusyears to go, remember Ray is still workinggood luck breaking that energizer bun-nies record. n

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By Mike Conrad, Division Chief Operations, Aptos La Selva Fire Protection District

Veteran FireFighters Recognized

Ray Welch

Firefighter Ray Welchhas now served thepeople of this commu-nity for forty years —yes that is not a typo— forty years of serv-ice to the people ofAptos, La Selva andthe county.

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