Aptos Times October 15th 2012

he following individuals andorganizations will be honored at

the Aptos Chamber Annual Dinner andAwards Night on Friday, October 26, atthe Seascape Beach Resort. Call (831)688-1467 for reservations.

Man of the YearPastor René Schlaepfer

Twin Lakes Church

Woman of the Year Gwen Kaplan

Lomak Property Group

Business of the YearManuel’s Mexican Restaurant

Leonard & Patricia Santana

Organization of the YearGrind Out Hunger

Outstanding Achievement AwardAMGEN Local Organizing Committee for Tour of CA

Lifetime Achievement AwardEllen Pirie

2nd District Supervisor

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

October 15 2012

By Noel Smith

hat should have been aslam-dunk volunteer

project has been sidetracked bythe Santa Cruz County PlanningDepartment with its insistencethat it has jurisdiction over the

construction of an athletic fieldat Aptos High.

The project has been issueda stop order by the PlanningDepartment. This was after ithad initially given its go-aheadin March. The field was to beconstructed at no cost to the

school district. It was a volun-teer effort headed by the AptosSports Foundation (ASF) to fin-ish an already planned athleticpractice field. The county’sunplanned-for interference willnow cost the Pajaro ValleyUnified School District at least

$100,000 in staff and consultanttime and will delay the avail-ability of the field for at least 1 to2 years past the planned com-pletion date for its opening tolocal sports teams

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APTOS ATHLETIC FIELD IN LIMBOCounty Planning Department Brings Construction to a Halt

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CoverAptos Athletic Field In Limbo – County Brings Athletic FieldConstruction to a Halt By Noel SmithAptos Chamber Annual Dinner and Awards Friday, October 26

Community News5 Aptos Junior High Presents ‘Beauty and the Beast’ • Outside the Box 2

• Brian Mathias joins Cabrillo Bond Oversight Committee • LibraryFriends Fall Book Fair Oct. 19-20 • Bowlers Needed for WomenCARE’s• SPIN Awards: The Lucky 8 Awards Celebration Winners • Three JoinLibrary Friends Board

8 Owner of Steps Dance Studio Dies Suddenly • Capitola SoroptimistsSeeking Applicants for Young Women’s Volunteer Award • Free E-Waste Recycling Event

9 Making a Difference in a Time of Need! – Aptos Adopt-A-Family entersits 19th year

10 Local Hero Found at Frank’s Pharmacy By Cynthia Howe 11 Morton Marcus Memorial Poetry Reading • Jeannie Witmer Memorial

Scholarship12 Soquel Creek Water Opens First New Well in Over 20 Years14 Meredith Willson’s The Music Man • SCCRTC Completes Rail Line

Purchase15 Cabrillo Theatre presents ‘Black Snow’19 First Annual Oktoberfest By the Sea Tips the Ocean Almost $1,000 •

Salud Para La Gente Appoints Interim Chief Medical Officer21 Pacific Rim Film Festival turns 2423 scwd2 Desalination Program Monthly Update for October25 State Health Director Urges Californians to Get Flu Vaccine • Winter

Visitors Grace Rio Del Mar Beach28 Pianist D’León Joins the Distinguished Artists Concert Series

New In Town3 Dermaclinica Day Spa, Watsonville

Home & Garden16 Halloween Costumes That Won’t Spook Your Budget

Sports Wrap20 Stanford Survives in OT Thriller By Trevor Arriol • Aptos High School

Scoreboard

Business Profile22 Frank’s Pharmacy, Aptos

Calendar • Arts & Entertainment – Pages 26 & 27

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

Featured Columnists24 The Book Bag by Robert Francis – Trick or treat surprises for young

readers …30 Classical Reflection by Josef Sekon – ‘Viennese Dreams’ Exciting start to

Symphony Season

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Dermaclinica Day SpaDermaclinica is a new skincare salon

located in the beautiful PajaroValley. They are conveniently

located by the Airport Blvd exit off Hwy 1in Watsonville close to LaSelva, Corralitosand Aptos.

Dermaclinica brings the experienceyou need to have great looking skin nomatter what age you are. The focus is onhealthy skin and using professional prod-ucts. With Esthetician grade products, youcan achieve clear, healthy looking skin.

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Aptos Junior High Presents ‘Beauty and the Beast’

The 8th Grade Drama Class at AptosJunior High will present an entertain-

ing and action-packed rendition of thepopular fairy taleBeauty and the Beast.The performances areon Wednesday, Oct.17 and Thursday, Oct.18 at 7:00 pm in theAptos Junior High gym. Admission is$5.00 per person. All ages will enjoy thishumorous and poignant tale of Beauty andthe Beast.

•••Outside the Box 2

After discovering the Santa CruzCounty Parks Department’s “Outside

the Box” public art program, I found otherartists and their work along our streets. Atthe intersection of State Parks Drive andSoquel Drive, there is another example ofthis program. The formerly bland graymetal box is nowa brightly coloredthree-dimension-al painting show-ing the activity ofgardening.

According tothe artist, AnnTheirmann, “Iwanted to showthe interaction between people and ourenvironment, a nurturing relationship thatshows the necessity for people to takeresponsibility for their treatment the natu-ral world.”

Ann is a muralist and has helped tomake our communities visually moreexciting and colorful. She is a classicallytrained landscape and figurative painterhas designed over seventy murals for nat-ural history museums, art museums,libraries, and educational institutionsthroughout California. Ann shares herexpertise through college classes she teach-es at both Cabrillo and Monterey PeninsulaColleges.

To find out more about the artist go to,www.annthiermann.com

•••Brian Mathias joins Cabrillo Bond

Oversight Committee

Brian C. Mathias of Aptos was appoint-ed to the Cabrillo

College Citizens’ BondOversight Committeeon October 9. TheCommittee supervisesthe expenditure of a$118.5 million bondapproved by SantaCruz County voters in2004 and reports theirfindings to the public.The two-year term is uncompensated.

Mathias attended Aptos High School,Cabrillo College, UCSC, and the MontereyCollege of Law. Mathias, 27, is an attorneywith the Law Offices of Timothy J. Morganin Santa Cruz, periodic litigation counsel tothe Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association.He also serves on the Santa Cruz HostLions Club Board of Directors and is a pastvice-president for the Santa Cruz CountyFair Board.

•••Library Friends Fall Book Fair Oct. 19-20

The Friends of the Santa Cruz PublicLibraries will hold its fall book fair

October 19 and 20 at the Civic Auditoriumin downtown Santa Cruz.

The fair will be open to Friends mem-bers only from 5:30 to 8 p.m. on Friday andto the general pub-lic on Saturdayfrom 10 a.m. to 3p.m. Books sell for$1.50 per lb. onFriday night andSaturday morning.At 1 p.m., the pricedrops to $5 pergrocery bag.

All proceedsbenefit SCPL’s 10local branches inSanta Cruz County. Fair coordinator RonD’Alessandro says there will be more than20,000 used books, books on tape, CDs andDVDs to choose from, as well as used e-readers — all donated.

For information, call 831-427-7716 orvisit www.fscpl.org.

•••Bowlers Needed for WomenCARE’s

16th Annual ‘Strike Out Against Cancer’

Come and support WomenCARE, alocal organization providing support

to women living with cancer and their fam-ily and friends, since 1992.

All levels and ages are invited toWomenCARE’s 16th annual STRIKE OUTAGAINST CANCER bowling benefit to beheld Saturday October 27 at Santa CruzBoardwalk Bowl.

There are three sessions between12:30 to 5:00pm. Each team member col-lects pledges and bowls one game. Thereare raffle prizes, trophies and refresh-ments for everyone! Costumes are encour-aged!

Come play in this fun non-competitiveevent to raise awareness about our organi-zation while also raising funds! No bowl-ing experience needed, just a desire to havefun and support this important organiza-tion!

For more information or to register yourselfor your five-member team call WomenCARE’sbowling hotline at 831-425-4425 or registeronline at www.StrikeOutAgainstCancer.org

•••SPIN Awards: Special Parents InformationNetwork (SPIN) Community Spinners

This award is Spins highest tribute tothose who do so much in our commu-

nity for families with children with disabil-ities.

The Lucky 8Awards Celebration Winners

Business: Caroline’s Thrift Store/ ChristyLicker

Educator: Micki WitzigVolunteer: Tim LoomisDisability Service Provider: Special

Connections/ Leslie BurnhamMedical Professional: Jane DriscollParent: Rose WalshRecreational Program:

Adaptive Yoga Project/ Annica RoseElected Official: Mark Stone

L-R SPIN award winner ChristieLicker, winner in the business category forher store “Caroline’s Thrift Shop,” 100% ofthe profits from “Caroline’s” goes to non-profits that help families with childrenwith disabilities. Next to her is CeCePinheiro Executive Director — SPIN.,Daniel Dodge Sr. Watsonville CityCouncilman, Mark Stone CountySupervisor and Assemblyman Elect, DonLane Mayor City of Santa Cruz.

Cece Pinheiro, Executive Director•••

Three Join Library Friends Board

The Friends of the Santa Cruz PublicLibraries recently welcomed three new

members to its board of directors, whichnow numbers 17.

Linda Contreras, a CPA and formerInternal Revenue Service agent, has livedand worked in Santa Cruz County for 20years. Her tax preparation and businessconsulting practice serves individuals andsmall businesses. She will serve as theFriends’ treasurer.

Kate Canlis of Aptos, an attorney, wasa prosecutor and judge for more than 30years before retiring earlier this year. Shewas the District Attorney of Santa CruzCounty from 2000 to 2003.


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Brian Mathias


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Those involved in the volunteer effort,the ASF and the PVUSD, are continuing totry to convince the county that thePlanning Department’s actions are unnec-essary and unprecedented. According toBrett McFadden, PVUSD financial officer,“When Paul Bailey of the ASF came to mewith the idea, the first action I took was toresearch how to do the project legally. Ifound no history of county involvement inconstruction projects on what is essentiallystate land being supervised by thePVUSD.”

Because of Measure J bond funding;several major construction projects had inrecent years been completed on the AptosHigh School Campus under state supervi-sion and without involvement by theCounty Planning Department. These proj-ects included a new ball field, tenniscourts, parking lot, a football stadium,swimming pool and the new gym/per-forming arts center.

A series of emails went back and forthbetween the County and the SchoolDistrict last March. The contents includedan inquiry by Supervisor Ellen Pirie, and aresponse by County building official TonyFalcone to Planning Director KathyPrevisich on March 27, in which he said“We have no jurisdiction on the schoolproperty“ indicating that the countywould not be involved because publicschools are usually exempt from oversightby local government.

The Aptos Sports Foundation thenorganized the effort to build the plannedsports field next to the school entrance offFreedom Boulevard. The field measures225 x 400 feet and is designed for soccer,lacrosse, flag football and other field sportsand was to be covered in natural grass.

Paul Bailey of the ASF said, “When wesaw all the fill dirt that RWG Constructionwas having to find a new home for as theywere widening Highway 1 betweenMorrissey and Soquel Drive, we contactedthem and asked if we could have some.When they said yes, we approached AptosHigh School Athletic Directory, MarkDorfman and Principal Casey O’Brien aboutconstructing the new field and they said yes.After working out the financial side and per-missions with Financial Director BrettMcFadden of the Pajaro Valley UnifiedSchool District, the project was on.”

The Foundation then got busy design-ing the field and raising money for theproject. It took 29,000 yards of dirt movedfrom the freeway right of way nearMorrissey to Aptos for the field, which wasdelivered, compacted and graded at nocharge by RWG. The next step was to havebeen installing the fencing, the wateringand drainage systems, and planting thegrass.

McFadden estimates that the complet-ed cost of the field to the District would havebeen at least $660,000 without all the dona-tions of material and time and field-relatedexpenses such as grass, fencing, drainageand irrigation. All the volunteers were hardat work to complete the project by the end ofAugust in time for the fall semester.

However, a former county planningdepartment employee, Kim Tschantz, livesacross Freedom Boulevard from the field.He represents some of his neighbors andused his planning department experienceto convince the Planning Department thata grading permit and review for compli-ance with the California EnvironmentalQuality Act (CEQA) were required.Tschantz has also said he and his neighborshave issues with the athletic field regard-ing noise, traffic, lighting, security, land-scaping and endangered species. Whenasked why the County had not requiredgrading permits in the past for Aptos High,he said that this project was not part ofbuilding construction and so fell under theaegis of the County Planning Departmentand its regulations.

A “Stop Work” order was issued andnotice was given by email on July 2 by KentEdler, senior Civil engineer for the Countythat said, “…no more work may occur untila grading permit has been issued. For thegrading permit, we will need grading anddrainage plans prepared by a civil engineershowing what work has been done to dateas well as what is proposed.” The PVUSDdidn’t receive an official order from theCounty until three weeks later.

McFadden said that the county is ask-ing for at least four actions by the schooldistrict before the field can be completed:

1. A grading permit which, according toCounty Planning director KathyPrevisich, will cost $12,500

2. Soil analysis3. Soil compaction report4. Biology report to ensure no endan-

gered species are involvedAnd an EIR (Environmental Impact

Report) and even a CEQA (CaliforniaEnvironmental Quality Act) review may berequired which could take up to two moreyears to complete and be approved beforethe field can be finished.

As it is now, the uncompleted field hasbecome a public nuisance with late nightdrag races because it has no fences and itcould present a drainage problem becauseit is now just bare ground with no perma-nent drainage structures.

If the County hadn’t stepped in with astop work order, the field would now havegrass, fences, drainage and kids playing.According to Aptos lacrosse coach PaulMurtha, “We have to practice on the park-ing lot, on the beach and anyplace we canuntil they kick us out. This field was goingto make it possible for the team to practiceon real grass.”

Another major usage was to be soc-cer. With so many teams including highschool boys and girls JV, Varsity andclub teams, the facility was set to pro-vide a major sports resource for the com-munity. Now it is just dirt and rocks forat least the next year or possible eventwo.

As one of the lacrosse team memberssaid, “Why did they do this? Why dothey always have to make things so diffi-cult.”

Good Question! Why indeed? n

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

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Man of the YearPastor René Schlaepfer

Teaching Pastor Twin Lakes Church

Pastor René Schlaepfer took the role ofsenior pastor for Twin Lakes Church in

Aptos in 1993. While a majority of his timeis spent in the weekly sermons and encour-aging community outreach projects for thecongregation, he has also seen the churchthrough three major building renovations.In addition, Pastor René is an author of fivebooks “Thrill Ride”, “The HopeExperience”, “God Is”, “Grace Immersion”and his fifth book, “Jesus Journey”, wasjust released. Currently about 22,000 bookshave been sold.

Pastor René has become a valuedspeaker at conferences throughoutAmerica, Mexico andAfrica. He goes aboveand beyond leadingmission trips aroundthe world and sharinghis resources to createleaders. He has cur-rently embraced mul-timedia utilizing theInternet to increaseaccessibility of hisministry to everyone at any time throughpodcasts and video sermons.

Pastor René has a huge influence onthe lives of members in the community,encouraging adults and children to learnthe rewards of being active in our commu-nity. Many organizations in the area useTwin Lakes Church as a hosting place forcommunity events. Twin Lakes hosts oneof the largest garage sales that anyone hasever seen with all the proceeds benefitinglocal organizations.

Pastor René has been active withSecond Harvest Food Bank for 7 years,serving as co-chair for the past two years.Last year he made national news with therecord-breaking food drive for SecondHarvest in which he challenged his congre-gation of 3,600 individuals to donate onemillion pounds of food by Thanksgiving.During this event, children and adultsbecame involved selling handmade craftsdoor to door, performing chores inexchange for donations; even foregoingChristmas presents to provide donations.This event was a testament to RenéSchlaepfer’s ability to inspire, unite, andorganize members of this community.

Woman of the YearGwen Kaplan

Lomak Property Group

Since moving to Aptos in 1983, GwenKaplan has been a non-stop community

volunteer. As a trustee for the Museum ofArt and History, Gwen has served as bothDevelopment Director and Treasurer. She

was part of a leadership team that recruit-ed a dynamic executive director who hastransformed the Museum into a thrivinghub of local art, history, and culture. In

2002 Gwen was Co-chair of the Committeefor Measure J, assistingin the successful cam-paign to pass a $58million bond issuewhich financed a newgym, performing artscenter and swim centerat Aptos High SchoolAs a volunteer for

Valencia Elementary and Aptos JuniorHigh Gwen initiated the annual Walkathonand Career Days, served on Site Counciland District-wide Site Council, and hasgiven her time to workdays, the GATE pro-gram, and teacher appreciation. Gwen alsoserved as a member of the Aptos Highfacilities planning committee.

Gwen has been a volunteer for theAptos Chamber of Commerce and a mem-ber of the Education and CommunityEnhancement Committees. From 1997 to2001, she served as the Alternate PlanningCommissioner for the 2nd District of SantaCruz County. Gwen is a former President,Board Member and ongoing volunteer forTemple Beth El & Jewish Community andis currently a member of the board of direc-tors of the Forest Meadows HomeownersAssociation.

Business of the YearManuel’s Mexican Restaurant

Owners Leonard & Patricia Santana

Manuel’s Mexican Restaurant has beena local tradition since 1965. Leonardo

Santana and Family have served deliciousfresh food with a genuine smile. Foundedby Leonardo’s father, Manuel Santana,Manuel’s Mexican Restaurant proudlyserves original recipes. Manuel’s employs29 people and the average length ofemployment is 8 years. They serve 140,000dinners every year!

They are annually involved in CabrilloMusic Festival, Museum of Art andHistory, Dominican Hospital, MontereyBay Aquarium, Santa Cruz County Fair,and Santa Cruz County Libraries.Manuel’s Mexican Restaurant supports theAptos History Museum, all local schools inthe county, local sports teams, and a major-ity of Santa Cruz County non-profits.

Organization of the YearGrind Out Hunger

Founded in 2003, the mission of GrindOut Hunger is “Empowering the youth

by utilizing the passion of skateboarding,surfing, snowboarding and music to takeleadership in the fight against childhoodhunger and malnutrition.”

After 9 years of mobilizing the youth

of Santa Cruz County to collect food andmoney for Second Harvest Food BankSanta Cruz County, Danny Keith willreopen his Santa Cruz Skate and Surf store

on 41st Ave in lateSeptember as Grind OutHunger Headquarters.The nonprofit store willbenefit Second HarvestFood Bank with themoney from everything

sold going to fight hunger; combining theworld of kids, adventure sports and musicwith raising money for charity. Kiddesigned skateboards, t-shirts, sweatshirtsand other clothing will be available for salein the new facility.

The organization and the youngstersof Santa Cruz County have raised morethan 1.5 million meals through food drives,concerts, skate and surf exhibitions andeven a gathering of tattoo artists. Pleasevisit http://www.GrindOutHunger.orgfor more info on how to volunteer, advo-cate or donate.

Outstanding Achievement Award AMGEN Local Organizing Committee for Tour of CA

The Local Organizing Committee for theAmgen Tour of CA worked tirelessly to

raise over $125,000 to bring the Tour to

Aptos. The efforts to host the race atCabrillo College in 2012 were a labor oflove and highlighted the collective beliefthat we live in a premier destination andthe community appreciates the opportuni-ty to be showcased on the world stage.

“The Amgen Tour of California clearlygives our domestic cyclists this opportuni-ty while creating an international show-case for the state of California and a world-class event that will one day, rival the Tourde France.” Tim Leiweke, President &CEO, AE

Lifetime Achievement Award Ellen Pirie

2nd District Supervisor

Ellen Pirie has represented the residentsof the Second District on the Board of


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The Aptos Academy

Harvest CarnivalSaturday, October 20TH

10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Family Fun for Everyone!1940 Bonita Drive, Aptos

(corner of San Andreas Road and Bonia Drive, just off Hwy. 1)

Admission is Free! • 831-688-1080

CoverStory“Aptos Awards” from pg 1

“Chamber Awards” > 9Pastor René Schlaepfer

Gwen Kaplan

It is with great sorrow that Steps DanceStudio announced the loss ofowner/director, Carrie Dianda

McCoid, who passed away Wednesday,

October 3 at Watsonville Hospital from asudden illness. She died three days afterfirst showing flu-like symptoms.

McCoid worked at Bailey Propertiesas a realtor before she took up teachingdance at Steps Dance Studio in 2008. Sheloved dance and fulfilled her dream ofowning and operating her own dance stu-dio when she sold her beloved 1968Camaro to buy the business in 2010.

McCoid also volunteered limitlesshours to the Hot Rods on the Beach event,serving as its director. Originated in 1998by McCoid’s father, Bill Dainda, the classiccar show has become a local fixture. Theshow is an annual event that donates itsproceeds to the Industrial Arts ScholarshipFund. This year’s show was held Saturdayand Sunday October 13 – 14 at San Lorenzo

Park in Santa Cruz.A press release from Step Dance

Studio said, “Although owner and directordescribe her official capacity at Steps, thesetitles cannot express the position she filledin our lives and our hearts. Carrie was anurturing, joyful dance teacher. She was aninspirational friend whose immensestrength was put to test by tragic life eventsthat she surmounted with a grace and lightnot to be forgotten. We will all miss herdearly.”

Carrie, 37, was mother of 16-year-oldJakob and her four-month-old daughter,Maryella and a recent widow. The familyexperienced another tragedy this yearwhen her husband, Joshua McCoid, diedMarch 18 when his SUV struck a tree nextto the State Park Drive onramp to south-

bound Hwy 1 in wet weather. He was 35.The “Carrie McCoid Trust Account”

for the benefit of Carrie’s children, Jakoband Maryella McCoid, has been estab-lished at: Bay Federal Credit Union, 105APost Office Drive, Aptos, CA 95003

A memorial service will be held onSunday, October 28 at 5:30pm at TwinLakes Church. n


A native of Santa Cruz, GraceRobinson began her work life as a lawyerspecializing in estate planning and hasworked in university fundraising in thearea of planned giving since 2007.

The Friends of the Santa Cruz PublicLibraries, Inc., is a non-profit organizationwhose members support the 10-branchSanta Cruz County library system throughfundraising, volunteer services and advo-cacy.

•••Capitola Soroptimists Seeking Applicantsfor Young Women’s Volunteer Award

Soroptimist International (SI) of Capitola-By-The-Sea is seeking applicants for its

Violet Richardson Award for young womenstudents between the ages of 14 and 17 whoare making the community a better placethrough volunteer efforts. A $1,000 award isgiven to the student.

Deadline to apply for the VioletRichardson Award is December 1, 2012.Applications are available on the SI web-site at www.best4women.org. The winningrecipient will be honored at an awards din-ner in March, 2013.

“Through this award, we recognizeyoung women who are already providing

support to their communi-ties and others in need,”said Laura Cross,Richardson award coordi-nator. “These youngwomen are likely to contin-ue their leadership effortsthroughout their lives and

we believe they deserve to be encouragedand rewarded.”

Soroptimist, a coined Latin phrasemeaning Best for Women, is a worldwideservice organization for women who workto improve the lives of women and girls inlocal communities and throughout theworld. For more information, or to becomea member willing to work to help us helpwomen and girls, visit the SI Capitola web-site at www.best4women.org or contact SI

Capitola at [email protected].•••

Free E-Waste Recycling Event

Benefiting HOPE Services Saturday,October 27, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., Hope

Services 220 Lincoln St Santa Cruz, CA95060

Acceptable electronic waste includecomputers, cables and mice, monitors,keyboards, scanners, printers, servers,VCR/DVD players, fax machines, radios,TVs, CPUs, stereos, record players,speakers, cameras, telephones, cellphones, iPods, wire, medical, and soundand recording equipment whether theyare in working condi-tion or not. (Used cloth-ing in plastic bags andsmall household itemswill also be gladlyaccepted.)

Your donation is tax-deductible as permitted by law, and createsjobs for people with disabilities will helpHOPE Services carry out its mission ofassisting people with developmental dis-abilities to live and participate in their com-munity.

Businesses and the public are encour-aged to participate! For more information call(831) 600-1510 or visit www.hopeservices.org.

For 60 years, HOPE Services has beenassisting individuals with developmentaldisabilities so that they can live and partic-ipate fully in their communities. HOPEServices provides a range of employmentand job training programs, developmentalactivities, professional counseling, infantservices, senior services, supported andindependent living services, and mobilitytraining for approximately 2,500 children,adults and seniors each year from SouthSan Francisco to Salinas. n

“Briefs” from pg 5

CommunityNews

Linda Contreras • Kate Canlis • Grace Robinson

Carrie McCoid and 4-month-old daughter Maryella

[Carrie] was an inspirationalfriend whose immensestrength was put to test bytragic life events that shesurmounted with a graceand light not to be forgotten.We will all miss her dearly.

Owner of Steps Dance Studio Dies Suddenly

Nineteen years ago, a local business-man in Aptos was diagnosed withinoperable cancer. As the cancer

progressed, he was unable to work or sup-port his family as the holidays approached.Our community put on a huge Spaghettifeed and the money collected went to helphis family. Patrice Edwards of the AptosTimes, and a friend worked tirelessly tocollect toys, food, clothes, rent money andmore to carry his family through the com-ing months. He passed away but his fami-ly is still here.

This was the birth of Adopt-a-Family.Death, illness, a traffic accident, divorce,loss of job, anyone can become unable tomanage without help. Members of ourcommunity from children to seniors, frommothers to single dads to entire familieshave been adopted and helped by Adopt-a-Family.

Over the years, there have been hun-dreds of stories, and thousands of gifts.Gifts of wheelchairs, a handicap accessiblevan, lifts, food, clothes, toys bikes, rent,phone bills, physical therapy – gifts thathelped a family to enjoy the holidays.

One year Adopt-A-Family was able todonate a $4,000 wheelchair lift to a localfamily. Trees, turkeys, gift certificates –whole neighborhoods have adopted fami-lies! Girl Scouts have adopted families.Churches, parents, those who could onlygive one toy and those who could providea sizable check: It’s been wonderful. Welive in a very generous community.

Those of us who are blessed enough toin such a beautiful area often forget thatthere are many families, some of whom areour neighbors, that need help. The

Thanksgiving, Chanukah and Christmasholiday seasons are a time of celebration.But for some families there are no feasts orChanukah gifts or presents under aChristmas tree. There is no joy for them intelling their children there will be no spe-cial turkey dinner or that Santa isn’t com-ing this year. In this time of economic dis-tress and tight budgets, remember thatthere are those in our communities whomay have no earnings at all or no place tocall home.

There are people from all walks of lifewho undergo changes in circumstancesthat force them to depend on others to helpkeep their families from becoming frac-tured and feeling that there is no hope.That’s where Aptos Adopt-A-Familycomes in and connects families with fami-lies. Look into your heart and find that byhelping others, it makes you a better per-son and brings the true meaning of the sea-son into your life.

Aptos Adopt-A-Family focuses prima-rily on families having financial challengesdue to medical catastrophe within theirfamily. Death or illness in a family is dev-astating and can emotionally and financial-ly cripple. Our program can step in, findsomeone to adopt the family, and help outwith needed medical equipment, homecare, etc.

The Aptos Adopt-A-Family committeeasks you to adopt a family or just one child,or send your donation in the form of giftsor a check. Everything sent will be given toa specific family you choose or distributedfairly to others.

Sponsors provide their “adopted”family with gifts and sometimes decora-

tions and a tree. Some fami-lies even go holiday shop-ping together! Several ofthese families have stayedfriends over the years.Adopt-A-Family helps byproviding gift certificates tolocal stores along with thegifts that the sponsor familyhas provided.

Please give us a call tofind out how you can adopta family this year or howyou can help make this aMerry Christmas for one ofour families by donating tothe program. If you know ofsomeone in need, pleasedon’t hesitate to call and letus know. All referrals areanonymous.

Eighteen years is not enough. Therewill always be those in need in our com-munity. Someday it could even be you ...

Happy Holidays!Aptos Adopt-A-Family

•••You can help! Call Aptos Adopt-A-Family

at 688-7549 or send donations to Adopt-A-Family c/o Times Publishing Group - 9601Soquel Drive - Aptos, CA 95003. n

Making a Difference in a Time of Need!Aptos Adopt-A-Family enters its 19th year of making the holidays a little brighter


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Supervisors since January 2001 and willleave office on January 7, 2013 after threeterms spanning 12years. After leavingoffice, SupervisorPirie intends to jointhe Peace Corps con-tinuing a career ofpublic service. Shewill also be represent-ing the needs of elder-ly residents of SantaCruz and San BenitoCounties as the Directing Attorney forSenior Citizens Legal Services.

Her achievements include the creationof dog parks at Polo Grounds Park and

Pinto Lake Park, the purchase of propertyand planning for a park in Seacliff, a bikejump park at Polo Grounds Park, a discgolf course at Pinto Lake Park, and aplanned park in Aptos Village.

Supervisor Pirie worked for morethan a decade to conceptualize a proposalby Aptos Village property owners and theAptos community to develop the center ofAptos Village as the “heart” of Aptos. As amember of the Regional TransportationCommission, Supervisor Pirie was integralin the purchase of the 32-mile rail line rightof way, which opened a new chapter intransportation for Santa Cruz County.

Supervisor Pirie has represented theSecond District wisely, with pragmatismand humor. n

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John and Courtney deliver a gift basket to an adopted family.

Just a couple of months ago an interest-ing thing happened to Debra Cecelonas she proceeded to close down the

pharmacy for the day. It was a Saturday,and things had been as usual for a summer

weekend until a man entered the storewith a desperate request.

He and three other friends had beenhiking in Nicene Marks Park when theywere attacked by bees. All had been stung

and there was one woman in the groupthat was having a serious reaction.

“Is there anything you can give me forbee stings,” He asked Debra.

Debra told him that all she could givehim was Benadryl. He said that the womanwas out in the parking lot, throwing up.When Debra went to speak with her shewas found to be pale, continuing to throwup, and her lips were turning blue. Debratold the woman she needed to go to thehospital.

She said, “I can’t go to the hospital. Idon’t have any insurance.”

Debra directed the man to help herinto the store as she was going to call 911.By the time she finished on the phone, twopeople were helping the woman into thestore. Debra had her lay down to reducethe trauma to her system. Debra asked herhow she felt.

She weakly replied, “It feels like mythroat is closing!”

The woman’s lips were turning blue;she was growing pale and struggling forbreath. Debra knew she had to do some-thing immediately. She told her, “I’m goingto give you a shot of something to help,”and the woman agreed.

Debra grabbed an EpiPen (it containsepinephrine) and gave her a dose into herouter thigh. Within moments, the bee-sting

victim was breathing better and beginningto recover.

Shortly thereafter, the ambulancearrived and the rescue team took over. Thewoman just kept thanking Debra over andover again. In Debra’s 21 years as a phar-macist, she’s never had such an intensemoment in her career.

“The woman brought me flowers afew weeks later. She was just so thankful,”Debra shared. “I’m just glad I was here tohelp her.”

In a world of whirling pessimism, it ismoving when one of us steps out of thebrambles of fear or apathy that could holdus back. Those are the people we want toemulate and the stories we want to hearabout. n

•••If you have a story you’d like to share of a

local hero, please send it to editor Noel Smith [email protected].

Local Hero Found at Frank’s PharmacyBy Cynthia Howe


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Debra Cecelon

“I am of certain convincedthat the greatest heroes arethose who do their duty in thedaily grind of domestic affairswhilst the world whirls as amaddening dreidel.”

— Florence Nightingale

Cabrillo College is proud to sponsorThe Third Annual Morton MarcusMemorial Poetry Reading featuring

American Book Award winner andChancellor of American Poets Arthur Szeon Saturday, November 10 at 7:00 p.m., inthe Cabrillo Samper Recital Hall. Theevening will also include a reading by thewinner of the MortonMarcus PoetryContest. This annual,free event is first-come, first-servedseating. Doors willopen at 6:30 PM.

The AnnualMorton MarcusMemorial PoetryReading honors poet,teacher, and film critic Morton Marcus(1936–2009). Marcus, a cultural icon ofSanta Cruz County, passed away in 2009.Throughout his life Marcus activelybrought together many of the art commu-nities in the county. Among his pursuitswas his great belief in the importance andrichness of poetry to our culture. TheAnnual Morton Marcus Memorial PoetryReading, co-sponsored by Poetry SantaCruz, Ow Family Properties, CabrilloCollege and UCSC, honors Marcus and hisbeliefs by bringing an acclaimed writer tothe admission-free Memorial Reading eachyear.

This year’s reading will feature theextraordinary poet Arthur Sze, who is theauthor of eight books of poetry. Mr. Szewas the first poet laureate of Santa Fe(2006-2008) and the recipient of twoNational Endowment for the Arts CreativeWriting fellowships (1982, 1993).

In January of 2012, Sze was named aChancellor to the Academy of AmericanPoets. His poems have appeared interna-tionally and have been translated intoAlbanian, Bosnian, Burmese, Chinese,Dutch, French, Italian, Portuguese,Romanian, Spanish, Turkish and Uzbek.He is a professor emeritus at the Instituteof American Indian Arts and lives in SantaFe, New Mexico.

The evening, hosted by Santa Cruz’sfirst poet laureate Gary Young, will high-light Sze’s readings from his own work, aswell as a reading by the winner of theMorton Marcus Poetry Contest sponsoredby phren-Z, an online publication of SantaCruz Writes. The winning poem and threehonorable mentions will be published inthe Fall 2012 issue of phren-Z, available onNovember 15.

The reading will conclude with a booksigning and sale with Arthur Sze in thelobby.

Annual Morton Marcus MemorialPoetry Reading featuring Arthur Sze,Saturday, November 10, 2010 - 7:00 PMCabrillo College Samper Recital Hall, 6500

Soquel Drive, Aptos, CA. Info: www.mor-tonmarcus.com or 831-479-5744

Free Event: First come, first servedseating

Poet, teacher and film critic, MortonMarcus (1936–2009), was a cultural icon ofSanta Cruz Countyfor over 40 years. Hewas the Santa CruzCounty Artist of theYear 1999 and a recip-ient of the Gail RichAward in 2007 for hisoutstanding contri-butions to the cultur-al life of Santa Cruz.Among his published works are elevenvolumes of poetry. He taught English andFilm at Cabrillo College for thirty years,was the co-host of the longest running

poetry radio program in the nation, ThePoetry Show, and was the co-host of thetelevision film review show, Cinema Scene.

Mort Marcus’s Poetry Archive is nowhoused at UCSC’s Special Collections.Mort’s personal papers, manuscripts, and

recordings reflect hislegacy as a poet andeducator, and his col-lection of poetrybooks, broadsides, lit-erary magazines andcorrespondence withother poets and writ-ers illuminates hisdeep involvement in

and passion for the literary art of poetry.For more information about the Archive orto contribute to its support please contactSpecial Collections ([email protected].) n


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Morton Marcus Memorial Poetry ReadingAmerican Book Award Winner Arthur Sze to Read at Annual Event

Saturday, November 10

7:00 PMCabrillo SamperRecital Hall

Arthur Sze

Jeannie Witmer Memorial Scholarship

Agri-Culture announced that LaurenBellone has been awarded itsJeannie Witmer Memorial

Scholarship for 2012. The Scholarship is a$1,000 award for a student (past or pres-ent) who has participated in the CaliforniaHigh School Rodeo AssociationDistrict 4, or a California 4-HHorse program within the samegeographical boundaries –Alameda, Contra Costa,Monterey, San Benito, SantaClara, Santa Cruz, San Franciscoand San Mateo counties.

Lauren is currently in hersecond year at Cal Poly San LuisObispo where she is workingtoward a degree in Animal Science. Laurenis on the Cal Poly Equestrian Team and CalPoly Calving Enterprise. She has also par-ticipated in Aromas 4-H, the 4-H EmeraldStar Project, served as Parishioner at OldMission San Juan Bautista and played soc-

cer. Lauren is preparing for a career inLivestock Production.

Agri-Culture President Bill Ringestated, “There were several good appli-cants this year, I wish we could have giventhem all a scholarship.” Ringe further stat-

ed, “Lauren is an outstandingindividual. She is a well-roundedstudent. She will be a great addi-tion to our agriculture communi-ty when she returns from col-lege.”

An announcement of Laurenwinning the scholarship wasmade at this year’s Santa CruzCounty Fair during the JeannieWitmer Memorial Roping

awards. nFor more information about the Jeannie

Witmer Memorial Scholarship or other scholar-ship opportunities, please contact Agri-Cultureat 722-6622 or see the website at www.agri-culture.us.

Lauren Bellone


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The Soquel Creek Water District cele-brated its first new well to comeonline in more than two decades at

the Santa Cruz County Polo GroundsSeptember 20. Currently, the District relies

solely on groundwater pumped with wellsfrom underground aquifers to supplywater to its customers. The new well is thefirst of five planned that will allow theDistrict reduce the amount of water being

pumped from wells nearthe coast to help protectour community’sgroundwater supplyfrom seawater intrusion.

Among the 40 peo-ple in attendance wereCounty Supervisor EllenPirie; Soquel CreekWater District boardmembers Bruce Daniels,Dan Kriege and DonHoernschemeyer; StateWater Resources ControlBoard Grant ManagerSarah Gatzke; RegionalWater ManagementFoundation BoardPresident RalphMaljanich and ExecutiveDirector Tim Carson;Central Water DistrictGeneral Manager RalphBracamonte and Santa

Cruz County Assistant Public WorksDirector Betsey Lynberg.

Polo Grounds Well Facts

The new well, located at the Santa CruzCounty Polo Grounds, is the first new

water source for the Soquel Creek WaterDistrict in over 20 years. It is one of fivenew wells planned toallow the District toredistribute pumpingaway from the coastto help protect ourcommunity’s watersupply from seawaterintrusion. Currently,the District relies sole-ly on groundwaterpumped with wellsfrom undergroundaquifers to providewater to its cus-tomers. The well willalso increase reliabili-ty and redundancy inthe system. It is notintended to increasecapacity, in factdespite populationgrowth, demand forwater has decreasedin the last 15 years.

Originally drilledin 1980 for a proposed subdivision, thewell has been used by the County to irri-gate Polo Grounds County Park. In 2011,the District entered into a 50-year leasewith the County to use the well. With thehelp of a Prop. 50 grant from the StateWater Resources Control Board, theDistrict converted it into a municipal

drinking water well by increasing thewell’s depth, upgrading the pump andadding an iron and manganese treatmentfacility, water main, discharge and sewerlines.

BY THE NUMBERS: Depth of the well:380 feet • Well’s pumping capacity: 391

acre feet per year •Proposition 50 grantfunding used:$2,065,295 • Totalcost of the project:$4,091,000

The twoaquifers the Districtdraws from,Purisima andAromas Red Sands,have been over-pumped leavingthem at risk for sea-water intrusion.Recent informationfrom hydrologistsindicates that pump-ing needs to bereduced by about35% for a period of atleast 20 years toallow the aquifers tofill to safe levels thatminimizes the risk of

seawater intrusion. In addition to redistrib-uting groundwater pumping away fromthe coast and working to further increaseconservation, the District is working todevelop a supplemental water supply,including a proposed desalination plant inpartnership with the City of Santa CruzWater Department. n

Soquel Creek Water Opens First New Well in Over 20 Years

Soquel Creek Water District Board President Dr. Thomas LaHue, left,speaks to a crowd of about 40 people on Sept. 20 during a celebrationof the District’s first new well to come online in over 20 years and theSanta Cruz County Polo Grounds Park in Aptos. District GeneralManager Laura Brown, center, and District Interim General ManagerTaj Dufour also spoke at the event.

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

The new well, locatedat the Santa CruzCounty Polo Grounds,is the first new watersource for the SoquelCreek Water District inover 20 years. It is oneof five new wellsplanned to allow theDistrict to redistributepumping away fromthe coast to help protectour community’s watersupply from seawaterintrusion.


The Regional TransportationCommission (RTC) for Santa CruzCounty and Union Pacific

announced on October 12 that they havecompleted transfer of the Santa CruzBranch Rail Line from private to publicownership for $14.2 million. Most of thefunding was secured by the RTC fromProposition 116 bond funds approved byboth a majority of Californians and SantaCruz County voters in 1990.

The value of public ownership of thecorridor is to increase access and retain use

of to the 135-year-old transportation asset.Iowa Pacific Holdings, to operate locally asSanta Cruz and Monterey Bay Railway,was selected as the short line operator forfreight and passenger service.

The purchase is a triple win-win-winfor the community, Union Pacific and IowaPacific Holdings. The 32-mile continuoustransportation corridor spans the countyand runs parallel to the Highway 1 corri-dor, offering tremendous potential for avital mobility link for residents and visitorsalike.

Union Pacific (UP), a leading trans-portation-services provider in the UnitedStates, recognized the sale of the rail line asan opportunity to continue serving theneeds of existing customers, while sup-porting the region’s overarching trans-portation goals. UP serves hundreds ofcustomers on the West Coast todaythrough the operational efficiency of morethan 3,200 miles of railroad track inCalifornia.

Iowa Pacific Holdings, based inChicago, has seven other short line rail-roads with operations in Oregon,Colorado, New Mexico, Texas, Illinois andNew York State. In addition, through affil-iates Iowa Pacific has railway and relatedoperations in the United Kingdom.

Ed Ellis, president of Iowa Pacific, said“This is our first experience in northernCalifornia, and we are looking forward toworking with the RTC, Union Pacific, ship-pers, and local communities to developand expand both freight and passengerservices provided by the Santa Cruz andMonterey Bay Railway.”

Congressman Sam Farr was instru-mental in securing federal funds that werea key piece of this extraordinarily complextransaction, more than ten years in themaking.

As included in the negotiated agree-ment approved in 2012 between the RTCand Union Pacific, the purchase includes$5.3 million in funding set aside toupgrade a number of structures on the line.

The RTC will proceed with work on bothtimber and steel trestles over the next year.

Uses of the rail corridor include con-tinued freight rail primarily for agricultureand building materials and seasonal pas-senger rail service in the short term. Thesetwo uses augment the county’s primary taxbase thereby contributing toward vitalservices for residents. In the medium andlonger term, a variety of transportationuses will be considered such as a bicycleand pedestrian trail adjacent to the trackswhere it can be accommodated safely with-in the corridor and rail passenger services.

A community celebration event isscheduled for Saturday November 17. Anumber of festivities will take place alongthe rail line. More details will be postedon the RTC website as they become avail-able. n

SCCRTC Completes Purchase of Local Rail Line

On October 26, Santa Cruz Countywill have the chance to experienceMeredith Willson’s charming tale

of a flim-flam man with a heart of gold.CYT (Christian Youth Theater) Santa Cruzis producing The Music Man, a full-lengthmusical where 51 students ages 8-18 willbe telling the story of a fading Iowa townthat bursts back into life when the travel-ing salesman, Harold Hill, sells them oninstruments, band uniforms, and a dream.

Meredith Willson’s The Music Manstarts CYT Santa Cruz’s third season offwith a bang! The company opened inJanuary 2011 and, over the last year, hasproduced five full-length musicals;Meredith Wilson’s The Music Man will bethe company’s sixth show. The organizationoffers classes in singing, dancing, and acting

alongside their productions. Experiencedand qualified teachers train students in per-formance arts and help develop their confi-dence and joy of using their artistic gifts.

Performances of Meredith Willson’sThe Music Man are at Crocker Theater,Cabrillo College, 6500 Soquel Dr. Aptos.Tickets are 16.00 adults (plus a ticketing feeof $4.00) and $12.00 for kids/seniors (plusa ticketing fee of $4.00). Additionally,school groups (there must be 10 or more inthe group) and homeschool groups qualifyfor the special ticket price of $10 for theOct. 26 11:30 show (must be purchased inadvance through CYT). n

Performance Dates and Times:• Friday, October 26 @ 11:30 am & 7 pm• Saturday, October 27 – 3 pm, 7 pm• Sunday, October 27 – 1 pm

• Special School Days Shows:Friday, Oct. 26 – 11:30 amTickets are available online at

www.cytsantacruz.org. Don’tmiss this exciting performance!

•••Christian Youth Theater (CYT)

is the largest national youth theatreorganization and Santa Cruz hostsone of its newest affiliates. This non-profit educational organization offersafter-school classes in drama, dance,and voice for kids ages 6-18. CYT alsoproduces high quality, family friendlymusicals three times a year.

CYT is not affiliated with any church andpeople of all faiths are welcome. By employingquality teachers and directors, CYT teachestheatre in a healthy environment while promot-

ing qualities of commitment, self-esteem, confi-dence and integrity. With these goals in mind,CYT aims to develop character in kids, onestage at a time!

Meredith Willson’s ‘The Music Man’Presented by Christian Youth Theater in Santa Cruz • October 26-27 Crocker Theater, Cabrillo College


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Photo credit Bari Lee PhotographyCast of “The Music Man” (from left): Tom Atchley, DavidSchlaepfer, Joseph Pickens and Nathan Weaver

From left: George Dondero, RTC ExecutiveDirector, Luis Mendez, RTC Deputy Directorand Project Manager, Kirby Nicol, RTC BoardChair, Michael Gresham, Iowa Pacific WesternRegion General Manager


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Cabrillo College’s Theatre ArtsDepartment will present KeithReddin’s brilliant comedy Black

Snow, November 2 through 18, at TheCabrillo Black Box Theater.

Black Snow is a hilarious comedyabout a playwright’s plight when his playfalls into the hands of a legendary theatredirector in a climate of government oppres-sion. The young writer’s dream rapidlyturns into a comic nightmare when theillustrious Theater of Moscow decides tomake a play out of his failed novel. Sergei,the playwright, is then propelled on a hilar-ious roller coaster ride through the tumul-tuous world of Stalinist Russia where hefinds himself at the mercy of the absurdlyautocratic director Ivan Vasilievich (a thin-ly veiled Konstantin Stanislavsky). While itwould seem our young writer has joinedthe ranks of the great — Shakespeare,Moliere, Sophocles — Sergei finds troubleat every turn.

Cabrillo Theatre presents ‘Black Snow’

Photo Credit: Steve DiBartolomeoAlexander Cruz (center) is Sergei, caught inbe-tween the forceful and brilliant personalities of(from left) Shakespeare (Shona Blumeneau),Moliere (Jacob Ellis) and Sophocles (SamsonAufdermaur) in Mikhail Bulgakov’s “BlackSnow,” adapted by Keith Reddin and directedby Robin Aronson.“Black Snow” > 21

As the leaves turn, children of allages begin their quest for thisyear’s “it” Halloween costume. If

you’re like most parents, this typicallyrequires thinking ahead and spending anaverage of $26.52 for each costume, accord-ing to the National Retail Federation’s 2011Halloween Consumer Intentions andActions Survey.

The same study says seven out of 10Americans planned to celebrateHalloween, and $1 billion was spent onchildren’s costumes alone. With many fam-ilies continuing to feel the economic pinch,an average of 18.9 percent of consumerswill make costumes instead of purchasingthem this year. What to do if you’re not an

expert sewer or crafter? Here are some DoIt Yourself ideas from the experts.

Milva Di Lorenzo, Fashion Design fac-ulty for Miami International University ofArt & Design, suggests, “Start by doingresearch online - if you’re even a littlecrafty, there are many unique, fun cos-tumes you can create with little money andno sewing.” She recommends the follow-ing websites: spoonful.com/Halloween •www.marthastewart.com (click onHolidays link on left) •www.parenting.com/halloween-central

Kate Campbell, fashion coordinator atThe Art Institute of Tampa, a branch ofMiami International University of Art &Design, agrees. She also advises, “Get

your child involved in creating the cos-tume. Look at ideas and decide on a budg-et together. This ensures your child isexcited about their costume, especiallywhen their friends tout the ones from thestore.”

Look at the quick costume ideas belowfrom our experts:

Robot CostumeNeeded: Gray sweat suit, one long alu-

minum dryer hose, two rectangular dis-posable foil pans, baseball cap, foil, coloredmarkers, ribbon.1. The foundation is a long-sleeve sweat-

shirt or undershirt and grey sweat-pants.

2. Cut aluminum dryer hose in fourparts. Place one on each leg oversweatpants for the legs. For arms, useribbon attached to the hose with a sta-pler to connect the other two piecesacross the child’s back. Put on like acoat, one arm at a time.

3. Attach the two disposable foil panswith ribbons close to the corners, mak-ing sure there’s enough space so it cango over the child’s head like a sand-wich sign.

4. Have your child use markers to create“robot” buttons and knobs on the foilpans.

5. Wrap a baseball cap with foil and useas the robot’s hat.

•••Butterfly Costume

Needed: long-sleeved T-shirt and leg-gings in pink or any favorite color,poster or foam board in matching color,ribbon, tissue paper in coordinating col-ors, assorted embellishments, such asbeads, glitter pens, rhinestones, hairband, pipe cleaners, hot glue gun orother adhesive.1. The foundation is the T-shirt and leg-

gings.2. Draw (find an easy stencil online or

free-hand it) large wing shapes onposter or foam board and cut themout.

3. Involve your child in decorating thewings. Make sure you plan the designbefore you start gluing.

4. Use ribbon to tie the wings togetherand to create backpack-style strapsto hold them on the child’s shoul-ders.

5. Use additional poster board to createa belt to go around your child’swaist. Cut tissue paper in trianglesand staple to the belt, overlapping atthe top and with pointed endsdown, to create a skirt. Decorate theheadband and attach the pipe clean-ers.

With a little imagination and patience,you can create unique Halloween cos-tumes with your child and have fun, too!Finally, remember to take plenty of pic-tures! n

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DAVENPORT — The DavenportRoadhouse Restaurant and Inn launched anew program to support local beachescalled Tip the Ocean during an Oktoberfestcelebration at the Roadhouse onSeptember 29 and 30. Almost $1,000 wasraised for three local ocean conservationnon-profits: Save Our Shores, O’Neill SeaOdyssey and LiVBLUE. The funds will beused by these beneficiaries for local beachclean-ups and to bring children to theocean who have never been before.

“With budget cuts to foundation andstate funds, the Tip the Ocean partnershipallows us to continue to expand our pro-grams along the central coast. The oceanbenefits, we benefit, and business bene-fits,” said Laura Kasa, Executive Directorof Save Our Shores.

Some 500 ocean lovers attended theRoadhouse’s first annual Oktoberfest bythe Sea which featured live music by fivebands including the Coffis Brothers and theMcCoy Tyler Band, grilled meats and sidedishes, a variety of beers, and a bouncehouse. Over the course of the weekend,those enjoying the festivities were asked ifthey would like to add a few dollars to theirbill to show their appreciation for the oceanand give something back.

“Clean, healthy oceans are the basis oflife here. We can all do a little more. Whynot tip the ocean after a good day on ornear the water?” said Dr. Wallace “J.”

Nichols, the creator of Tip the Ocean, andthe founder and co-director of LiVBLUEand the Ocean Revolution.

According to Nichols, the buzz creat-

ed by Tip the Ocean has generated manyinquiries from other businesses and groupsthat would like to get involved. “Based onthe successful launch of Tip the Ocean inpartnership with the DavenportRoadhouse, we plan to expand the pro-gram throughout the county, state, andnationally,” said Nichols.

“We appreciated the opportunity tohelp launch Tip the Ocean and bring someautumn fun to Davenport. Our customersare enthusiastic about the program, and wewill continue collecting donations to sup-port the ocean community,” said HelmutFritz, owner of the Davenport Roadhouse.

“Oktoberfest is a beautiful event thatcelebrates good food and life on our coastand the perfect event to launch Tip theOcean. The program presents an opportu-nity for us to evolve our business to meetthe urgent needs of our changing environ-ment,” said Erik Soderholm, Head Chef atthe Davenport Roadhouse. n

•••For more information about Tip the

Ocean, visit www.tiptheocean.org. For moreinformation about participating organizations,visit: www.livblue.org, www.davenportroadhouse.com, www.saveourshores.org, andwww.oneillseaodyssey.org.

First Annual Oktoberfest By the Sea Tips the Ocean Almost $1,000

Dr. Amy McEntee, D.O. has beenappointed by the board of directorsof Salud Para La Gente, a

Watsonville-based Federally QualifiedHealth Center providing comprehensiveprimary medical, dental and vision servic-es and Dr. Zettie D. Page III, the ChiefExecutive Officer as Salud’s Interim ChiefMedical Officer, effec-tive October 1, 2012. Astate and nationalsearch is beinglaunched to replaceJose Chibras, MD whohad served as Salud’sCMO since 2002.

Dr. McEnteepresently serves asAssociate ChiefMedical Officer & Family MedicinePhysician with Salud Para La Gente atClinica del Valle del Pajaro, a position shehas held since October 2008. Dr. McEnteepreviously worked as the ProgramCoordinator for the American LungAssociation of Santa Clara. She received adegree of Doctor of Osteopathy from theChicago College of Osteopathic Medicineand completed a Family Practice residen-

cy at Contra Costa Regional MedicalCenter, a residency affiliated with UCDavis.

Salud’s Chief Executive Officer, Dr.Zettie D. Page, III said, “It is with mixedemotions that we say farewell to a hard-working colleague and medical leader,but with open arms welcome Dr. McEnteeto take the lead as Interim CMO duringthe revitalization phase of our health carereform preparation. This is a tremendous-ly important time for our organization,and for all community health centers, aswe prepare for changes in service deliveryof national health care, which here inCalifornia is played out against the back-drop of multiyear and ongoing statebudget deficits that have adverselyimpacted all safety net providers. SeniorManagement Team leadership will play akey role in advancing Salud’s mission,service and collaborations with the com-munity in the evolving health care envi-ronment.”

Marc Pimentel, Salud Para La GenteBoard Chairman, comments that, “Dr.McEntee will have the Board’s supportduring this transition period as we look toher help in providing stability and leader-

ship in a time of transition. We are confi-dent that the legacy of service and commu-nity’s expectations as established by Dr.Jose Chibras will continue to be the plat-form from which Dr. McEntee will work.”

Dr. McEntee said, “I am deeply hon-

ored to accept this position as interimCMO. The organization has done tremen-dous work in this community for threedecades, and in recent years, I have been apart of the rapid improvement events anddevelopments.“ n

Salud Para La Gente Appoints Interim Chief Medical Officer


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SportsWrap

STANFORD — After a lacklus-ter 18-37 passing performance lastweek in the loss against Washington,Stanford quarterback, Josh Nunes,came back roaring this week passingfor a career-high 360 yards inStanford’s 54-48 overtime win overvisiting Arizona Saturday. Alongwith his two touchdowns throughthe air, Nunes also ran for threescores.

Stanford linebacker, ChaseThomas, intercepted a tipped passfrom Arizona quarterback, MattScott, in overtime. Running back,Stepfan Taylor, then ran for a 21-yardtouchdown a few plays later to end a wildweek full of questions as to whether Nunescould replace Andrew Luck.

“This is the kind of game that weneeded,” Stanford coach David Shaw saidafter the game. “We needed to fight. Weneeded to battle. We needed to be into it inthe fourth quarter.”

After the offense failed to reach theend zone in the 17-13 loss at Washingtonthe week before, at his weekly news con-ference critics questioned Shaw about apossible quarterback switch. Shawreferred to the questions for a change as“asinine.”

Nunes had his own response complet-ing 21 of 34 passes, as if he was playing forhis job which overshadowed Arizonaquarterback Scott’s record-setting day.Scott threw for 491 yards and three touch-downs, completing 45 of his 69 passes.Arizona (3-3, 0-3) had 617 yards of total

offense but lost its third straight game andis yet to win a game in the Pac-12 this sea-son. The Wildcats became the first team toeclipse 400 yards passing against Stanfordsince Oklahoma did it in the 2009 SunBowl.

“It’s depressing not to win, but that’sfootball,” Scott said.

With six minutes remaining in thegame’s 4th quarter, Stanford trailed by twotouchdowns. Then Nunes made it into theend zone for his second rushing score cut-ting Arizona’s lead to 48-41. Stanford’sdefense finally a three and out onArizona’s next possession.

Nunes, a redshirt junior, ran for 16yards on a third and 7 at midfield, threw 17yards to tight end, Zach Ertz, on fourthand 9 on Arizona’s 20, then ran for thetying touchdown with 45 seconds left inthe game. The Cardinal’s OT score wasredemption in action. n

Stanford Survivesin OT ThrillerBy Trevor Arriola

FootballAptos Season Record (5-2, SCCAL 3-0)

Aptos 36 – Santa Cruz 21Aptos Stats: 23 First Downs, Rushing

yds 64-456, Passing yds 77, Comp-Att-Int3-8-0, Fumbles-Lost 3-1, Penalties-yds 7-44

Aptos Scoring: Brodie Bennett 18 ydrun (Alec Bonsall, pass from DaltonWeitzel) 2:51 1st Q; Bennet 13 yd run(Brooks Nicholson, kick) 5:13 2nd Q; ElijahMarta 51 yd run (Nicholson, kick) 3:19 2ndQ; Marta 1 yd run (Nicholson, kick) 0:0152nd Q; Bennet 4 yd run (Nicholson, kick)8:10 3rd Q.

Aptos 54 – St. Francis 9Aptos Stats: 19 First Downs, Rushing

yds 41-332, Passing yds 84, Comp-Att-Int4-6-0, Fumbles-Lost 1-1, Penalties-yds 5-25

Aptos High School Scoreboard

Stanford Quarterback Josh Nunes fights through anArizona tackle.

Aptos’ Ryan Mauldin takes his shot.

“Scoreboard” > 28


CommunityNews

Since 1988, Pacific Rim Film Festivalhas brought life to its slogan, “WhenStrangers Meet,” by introducing our

community to hundreds of feature filmsand documentaries from around theworld. The 2012 season, which takes placeOctober 19-24, continues that inspiring tra-dition.

PRFF 2012 is presented by George OwFamily Properties with support fromUCSC and funded in part by a grant fromthe Cultural Council of Santa Cruz County.As always, all screenings areoffered FREE with the exception of a bene-fit event the last day of the festival.

This season, twenty films will bescreened at a record five locations.The Del Mar Theatre, RioTheatre and Watsonville Center, CabrilloCollege will again be screening sites, withthe addition this year of the RiverfrontStadium Twin and the Crocker Theater,Aptos campus of Cabrillo College. Thefinal benefit event takes place Wednesday,Oct. 24, at the Rio Theatre.

The festival opens Friday, Oct. 19, atthe Del Mar Theatre with a screening ofNoodle, an Israeli feature film directed byAyelet Menehaemi; in this heart-warmingstory, a Tel Aviv widow finds herselfresponsible for a precocious little Chineseboy when his mother is inexplicablydeported. Second on the opening night billis The Topp Twins: Untouchable Girls, byNew Zealander Leanne Pooley. This docu-mentary about two irrepressible and irre-sistible activists – who also happen to beyodelers, twins and lesbians – promises tobe a local favorite.

As in the past, free question-and-answer sessions with filmmakers will fol-low select screenings. Directors presentthis year include three Santa Cruz locals:Marc Smolowitz, Gustavo Vazquez andSasha Friedlander.

Schedule forQ&A sessions withfilmmakers and thefinal benefit event:

• Sat., Oct. 20 JakeSimabukuro: Lifeon Four Strings8:30 p.m. Withdirector TakashiNakamura

• Mon., Oct. 22Playing With Fire5:00 p.m. With director GustavoVazquez

• Mon., Oct. 22 The Power of Two 7:30p.m. With director Marc Smolowitz

• Tues., Oct. 23 Where Heaven Meets Hell8:15 p.m. With director SashaFriedlander

• Wed., Oct. 24 PRFF Benefit Event 7:00p.m. Mariachi Gringo With MariachiCalifornia de Javier Vargasmariachiband liveThis year’s 20 PRFF films come from

Burma, Cambodia, Vietnam, Indonesia,Israel, Japan, China, Mexico, thePhilippines, New Zealand, South Korea,Papua New Guinea and the U.S. main-land.

The films range from touching dramasto hilarious comedies; numerous thought-provoking documentaries are featured thisyear, including four by award-winninglocal filmmakers:

• Marc Smolowitz, director of ThePower of Two, is an Academy Awardnominee who lectures in UCSC’s Film& Digital department. His film is athoughtful look at two Japanese half-sisters who refuse to be defined bytheir cystic fibrosis and insteadbecome athletes, authors and globaladvocates.

• Playing With Fire, directed by UCSCassociate professor Gustavo

Vazquez (and co-pro-duced with formerUCSC AssistantDean of Arts KeithMuscutt) is a colorfulportrait of a tinycommunity high inthe Peruvian Andesas it prepares for anannual festival thatincludes traditionalhandmade fireworks.

• Where Heaven Meets Hell, directed bySanta Cruz native Sasha Friedlander,is a visually stunning, sobering filmthat follows four sulfur miners in EastJava as they brave toxic fumes, carry-ing 200-pound bags of sulfur out of anactive volcano area and risking theirlives to support their families.

• Common Ground, directedby Consuelo Alba, is a colorful docu-mentary about Watsonville’s PajaroValley Art Gallery and its lively, multi-cultural celebration of the annual Diade Muertos, or Day of the Dead.

On Wednesday, Oct. 24, a specialbenefit event features a screeningof Mariachi Gringo, directed by TomGustafson and with Grammy-nominatedsinger Lila Downs. This lighthearted butheartfelt feature film is about a youngman who runs away from his middle-America life to follow his dream ofbecoming a mariachi player. The eventalso includes a live mariachi band per-formance by Mariachi California deJavier Vazquez.

Proceeds from the benefit supportPRFF; benefit tickets are $15 and areavailable at Bookshop Santa Cruz andonline at www.brownpapertickets.com,as well as before and after each filmscreening. n

•••For more information, visit the festival

web site: www.pacrimfilmfestival.orgPLEASE NOTE: Some films have adult

themes and are not suitable for children (not allfilms are rated). Many screenings play tocapacity audiences: seating is first-come, first-seated. Early arrival is recommended

Pacific Rim Film Festival turns 24Free Screenings, Filmmaker Discussions Oct. 19-24, 2012

Reddin’s play is based on MikhailBulgakov’s novel A Dead Man’s Memoir,in which Bulgakov fictionalized his ownoutlandish experience as a playwright forthe famous Moscow Art Theatre in the1930s, working with legendary theatredirector Constantin Stanislavsky (ofmethod acting fame), during a time of soulcrushing censorship.

“The Santa Cruz premiere of BlackSnow is a gold mine of comedy and com-mentary,” explains director Robin Aronson.

“Our cast of 17 actors, playing 80 charac-ters, will bring it to life with all the joy andexpertise that the brilliant script, and thetheatre experience itself, inspires.“ n

•••Cabrillo Theatre Arts Department pres-

ents Black Snow November 2 – 18 Friday &Saturday Nights at 7:30 pm and Matinees on11/4, 11/11, 11/18 at 2:00 pm.

Cabrillo College Black Box Theater, 6500Soquel Drive, Aptos. Tickets: $19 General, $17Students/Seniors, $14 w/Activity Card, $12Children Under 10 available at 831-479-6154or www.cabrillovapa.com

“Black Snow” from pg 15

Saving Private Perez


What does an old fashioned phar-macy look like in the 21st centu-ry? Where customer service

comes first and people call you by yourfirst name? It looks like Frank’s Pharmacy,as Carrie of Santa Cruz attests, “Peoplealways remark about small, local business-es where ‘they know your name.’ Usuallyit’s an exaggeration. At Frank’s, they actu-ally, really know your name.” Carrie said,“It felt like I had stumbled into the twilightzone.”

And Carrie’s not the only one. Frank’sPharmacy has made customer service apart of their business culture. With 25 yearsof small business experience, Frank’sPharmacy has developed a high standardfor independent and personalized pharma-cy services. While some may boast of highexpectations, Frank’s delivers - literally.

Free delivery is just one of manyresources found at Frank’s. A customermay refill her prescription using heriPhone, pick up her order fifteen minuteslater and have a printed total of her accu-mulated costs of medication for tax pur-poses on the side. Another customer, a sen-ior citizen on a tight budget, may go online

for her prescription, have it delivered,along with a ‘pocket profile’ – a handyprint out of all her medications and doctorsshe can carry in her wallet and share withother medical professionals. Another cus-tomer may be tracking his prescriptionsand history online through Frank’s special

online access. You just don’t find servicelike this with other large pharmacies, asDarryl recently shared in a handwrittennote to John, co-owner of Frank’sPharmacy.

“I just want to say that I’ve been com-ing to Frank’s Pharmacy on and off for sev-eral months, and I am exceptionallypleased with the service here. I drive all theway from Santa Cruz to Aptos to Frank’sfor this reason. All the staff have beensuper friendly and helpful, and I reallyenjoy the old-fashioned small-businessatmosphere, where staff care about the cus-tomers and get to know them. Thanks.”

In the case of local pharmacies, largeris not better. Customers are sensitive totheir medical needs and what their presenthealth conditions demand of them. Whenyou’re sick, standing in a long line is thelast thing you want to be doing. Also call-ing a large corporate pharmacy is a night-mare, with interactive recordings and com-plicated number inputs as you try to speakto a real person. That doesn’t happen atFrank’s.

When you call Frank’s Pharmacy, alive person answers the phone. You cansense their smile on the other end and thatthey possess an, “I’m here to help you”attitude.

Another service they provide is med-ication disposal. “After my mom passedaway, I had a terrible time finding where Icould safely dispose of my mothers pre-scriptions.” Kathy Phillips shared. “I want-ed to give them to Doctors withoutBorders, but they wouldn’t take them. I

knew I couldn’t just dump them down thedrain, and I couldn’t in good conscience,just throw them away.” Just inside the doorof Frank’s Pharmacy, you will find a lockedcontainer where you can dispose ofexpired or unused medications.

Throughout the store, you will alsofind the unique items you expect to find inan old fashioned pharmacy. Unique soaps,personal items as well as health relatedproducts. But the best find you’ll make arethe pharmacists themselves.

There are four pharmacists at Frank’sPharmacy, all committed to one-on-oneattention and service. Along with JohnLindberg, a part owner and pharmacistwith a long history of pharmaceutical serv-ices, you will find Cindy Keys with 21years of experience, Debra Cecelon alsowith 21 years of experience and TanyaMiller with 7 years of experience. Thesecompetent and friendly pharmacistsunderstand your personal needs, not justyour medical profile, as Tanya shared.

“One customer told me just yesterdayhow she really appreciated coming some-where people knew her and she could askus questions,” Tanya said. “Medical needsare so personal, and she shared that shewas happy to find such a warm, caringgroup of people to help her. That’s whatthis job is all about.”

Frank’s is located at 7518 Soquel Drivein Aptos, next to Aptos Natural Foods.Their store hours are 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. M-F and Sat 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Their phone num-ber is 831-685-1100, or you can visit theirwebsite at www.franksrx.com. n

BusinessProfile

FRANK’S PHARMACYBy Cynthia Howe

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


CommunityNews

With the local political scene in fullswing, community meetings,candidate forums, and handouts

are being held and/or circulated toincrease awareness, beliefs, and perspec-tives on the scwd2 Desalination Project.

Below are some informational itemsrelated to the project to remember and con-sider:1. In March of this year, the Santa Cruz

City Council passed an ordinancewhich formalized requiring voterapproval to construct a desalinationproject. This ordinance was unani-mously passed before the signaturegathering qualified for a citizens’–gen-erated initiative to amend the City’sCharter for vote on constructing adesalination plant.

2. Desalination is used in 120 countriesworldwide to provide drinking water,including the United States andCalifornia. The pilot plant operated byscwd2 in 2008-2009 proved to meetand exceed water quality standardsset forth by CA Department of PublicHealth.

3. The proposed desalination projectwould provide regional benefits totwo agencies with unique water sup-ply shortage issues. A project environ-mental impact report (EIR) is beingprepared that will evaluate andaddress associated environmentalimpacts and alternatives. In addition,sharing the evaluation costs andpotential construction costs of the pro-posed project means neither agencywill have to solely fund the project onits own.

4. Our community is faced with severeconsequences to fish habitat, ourgroundwater basin, and our cus-tomers’ everyday needs if a supple-mental supply is not secured.

5. A supplemental supply project withthe ability to provide approximately2.5 million gallons per day is neededto meet today’s water shortage. Thisreflects a reduced shortage need dueto our agencies’ robust andenhanced conservation programsand 15% curtailment duringdroughts.

6. A safe and reliable water supply isimportant to ensure ongoing protec-tion of the environment and the abili-ty of our combined community to eco-nomically thrive.

Recent Coverage in Sentinel SpotlightsDesalination and Local Water Issues

Santa Cruz Sentinel featured a number ofarticles and videos for their special-

report series“ D e c o n s t r u c t i n gDesal” that focusedon our area’s localwater supplies,shortage issues, andthe proposed scwd2Desalination Project.

District Adopts Updated Roadmap for Water Planning through 2030

Soquel Creek Water District adopted the2012 Integrated Resources Plan (IRP)

Update in September, which shall serve asa roadmap through 2030 for maintainingwater supply reliability for its customersand protecting the local environment. Thekey components of this report (which is anupdate to the District’s 2006 IRP) include:Maximizing Conservation — Continue

and increase conservation efforts andprograms.

Groundwater Management — Reducegroundwater pumping by approxi-mately 35% to allow the basin to natu-rally recover; redistribute well pump-ing away from the coast; and supportgroundwater recharge protection.

Diversifying our Water Portfolio withRegional Supplemental Supply —Reaffirmation to continue evaluatingthe scwd2 Regional SeawaterDesalination Project with the City ofSanta Cruz to provide a reliable watersupply to supplement our diminishedgroundwater resources. In addition,potential water exchanges are beingstudied; however, these are notexpected to contribute much to ourwater shortage needs.The report contains the evaluation and

findings of various water supply alterna-tives, such as off-stream diversion alongSoquel Creek, a reservoir in the Glenwoodarea, a District-only desalination projectand 35% mandatory water restrictions forat least 20 years to achieve basin recovery.

Nearby Sand City Desalination Facilitynamed 2012 WateReuse Project of the Year

The Sand City Coastal DesalinationFacility was recently recognized as the

2012 WateReuse Project of the Year. Thisfacility is California’s first municipaldesalination project permitted under thecurrent water treatment regulations andprovides a model for successful, environ-mentally compatible desalination based oncollaborative planning, innovative design,and successful operations.

The National WateReuse Associationis a nonprofit organization whose missionis to advance the beneficial and efficientuses of high-quality, locally produced sus-

tainable watersources for the better-ment of society andthe environmentthrough advocacy,education and out-reach, research, andmembership. The

WaterReuse Association recognizes thatacross the United States and the world,communities are facing water supply chal-lenges due to increasing demand, drought,depletion and contamination of ground-water, and dependence on a single sourceof supply.

The Sand City project was bestowed

this award since it demonstrates thatdesalination can be a practical, sustain-able and cost effective water supply alter-native. n

•••Next scwd2 Task Force Meeting will be

October 17.�The September Task Force meetingwas cancelled. The next meeting will be held onWednesday, October 17, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. inthe in the Santa Cruz Police DepartmentCommunity Room (155 Center Street, SantaCruz, California.). Items to be discussed includethe schedule for releasing the Draft EIR for pub-lic review and comment as well as an update onproject costs, including a breakdown of latestcost estimates and assumptions.

scwd2 Desalination Program Monthly Update for October


The Book Bag by Robert Francis

by Robert Francis

FeaturedColumnist

The Book Bag Trick or treat surprises for young readers ...

HUSH Little MonsterBy Denis MarkellIllustrated by Melissa TwaiLittle Simon. $9.99 (Ages: 4-6)

Little Monster doesn’t want to go to bed.In fact, he is so upset that he’s started to

howl. What’s Daddy going to do to stop thecommotion? He’s going to softly sing hisown version ofa classic songand hope thatsettles his sondown.

Youngstersfour and olderwill love thissilly, monstrousspin on thefavorite lullaby that features a screechingowl, Granny Ghost, the Wolfman, a coupleof zombies and, of course, a witch.

Make this a bedtime treat that willtrick your monster into nodding off tosleep even if he or she is reluctant to do so.

Creepy Carrots!By Aaron ReynoldsIllustrated by Peter BrownSimon & Schuster. $16.96 (Ages: 4-8)

Jasper Rabbit loves to munch on nice,fresh carrots. Whenever he passes

Crackenhopped Field, where the best car-rots are grown, the little rabbit helps him-self to a nice, succulent carrot or two. Butthen one day some-thing weird hap-pens. Jasper is con-vinced that the car-rots are beginningto stalk him.

Even thoughhis parents told himit was his imagina-tion, Jasper wastotally convincedthat for some reasonthose creepy carrots were coming for him.Fortunately, the clever little rabbit came upwith a way of reining in those really weirdcarrots.

Not only is the solution to Jasper’s“problem” funny, but there’s a twist end-

ing here that makes the whole picture booka hoot. Using orange and shades of greyand black for the illustrations, artist PeterBrown has created a stunning set of pic-tures to go with this amusing tale of creepycarrots.

A non-traditional look at Halloween,Jasper Rabbit’s misadventures could wellbecome a favorite at story time this time ofyear.

The Scary Places Map Book: Seven Terrifying Tours

By B.G. HennessyIllustrated by Erwin MadridCandlewick Press. $15.99 (Ages: 5-9)

Here’s an unusual way to acquire somebasic map reading skills. You are invit-

ed to take a tour of seven spooky placessuch as the Wicked Woods, the Land ofMythical Monsters, Dr. Frankenstein’sTransylvania, and the Museum of HauntedObjects.

Following instructions and the indi-vidual map keys for each journey, youmust avoidbooby traps,search forh i d d e nobjects andm a n e u v e ryour wayfrom thestarting pointto the desti-nation set for you.

Children might need a little help get-ting started, but once they see how to fol-low the instructions for each map, they’llbe able to visit Dracula’s castle and theWestern Terror-Tories on their own.

Last Laughs: Animal EpitaphsBy J. Patrick Lewis and Jane YolenIllustrated by Jeffrey Stewart Timmins Charlesbridge. $16.95 (Ages: 7-10)

This is not your typical collection ofshort poems. A collection of animal

epitaphs that focus on the final momentsof each critter’s life, these verses aregrouped by animal type and are full ofclever wordplay and macabre humor. Of

course, this is just the type of humor manyyoungsters and adults find inexplicablyfunny.

The thirty epitaphs range from justone to eighteenlines in length,sporty wittytitles and thecorrespondingi l l u s t r a t i o n scapture theessence of eachdire situation.Here’s a sampling of what you’ll find:Ciao, Cow — “This grave is peaceful, / thetombstone shaded, / but I’m not here – /I’ve been cream-ated.” Owl Be Seeing You– “Hit by a pellet / some other owl cast, /he asked ‘Who?’ quietly / as he passed.”

From a rattlesnake, iguana and piranhato swordfish, newt and moth, the diversecollection of creatures whose final momentsare immortalized here is amazing.

After reading this book a few times, itmight be amusing to try to create a few epi-taphs yourself. How about this one? “Herelies Fluffy the cat. Her last ride was in thedryer at the Laundromat.”

Halloween Drawing BookBy Ralph MasielloCharlesbridge. $6.99 (Ages: 5 and up)

Children can use this inexpensive bookto create their own art and fashion an

eerie world full of bats, witches, grave-stones and skeletons. Once the basics aremastered, Masiello encourages them tocombine the various elements into largerpictures.

The end product could be a haunted,creepy, old house with pumpkins in thefront yard and a black cat sitting on thewalkway, or perhaps a graveyard with araven perched on a tombstone and owloverhead might be more to your taste.

Follow the simple, step-by-stepdrawing instructions and you’ll be able tocreate some fabulous decorations or artfor Halloween. Parents home schoolingtheir young and primary teachers willfind this a valuable tool to use during artinstruction.

The Big Halloween ScareBy Steven BanksIllustrated by Heather MartinezSimon Spotlight. $15.99 (Ages: 5 and up)

This Level One, Ready-to-Read picturebook features Sponge Bob Square Pants

who is determined to have a great time onHalloween by scaring everyone he knows.In the past, all his friends have scaredSponge Bob so this year he hopes to repaythe favor.

His buddy, Patrick, suggests thatSponge Bob pretend to be the FlyingDutchman, but the costume doesn’t reallywork too well until the two make somemajor alterations. Still, the getup doesn’tscare anyone until the real FlyingDutchman materializes. When that hap-pens, the real fun begins!

Longer sentences and short chapterscoupled with a more challenging vocabu-lary make this a book for the superstarreader who is ready to tackle moredemanding stories.

Hubble Bubble Granny TroubleBy Tracey CorderoyIllustrated by Joe BergerNosy Crow. $14.99 (Ages: 3 and up)

In this rhyming text, you’ll meet a little girlwhose granny is a witch. Now this is a fact

that family doesn’t want to advertise, butactually, they wouldn’t want her to be any-thing but what she is.

“My granny’s kind of different. Shemakes this gloopysoup from icky slime,sludge sprinkles andbits of froggy poop!”explains the narrator. “I ask for chicken fin-gers, but Grannyshakes her head. ‘ Oh,yuck!’ she cries. ‘Howhorrible! Here-havesome soup instead!’”

When the little girl tries to talk herGranny into a “normal-ish” makeover, thegrey haired lady agrees, but, as you’ll dis-cover, that isn’t a very stellar idea.

The moral here is simple — sometimesit is better to leave well enough alone and

SACRAMENTO — With flu seasonfast approaching, Dr. Ron Chapman, direc-tor of the California Department of PublicHealth (CDPH) and state health officer,today urges Californians to get vaccinatedagainst the flu.

“The flu is much more serious than thecommon cold and has the potential ofcausing serious illness and death,” saidChapman.

According to the Centers for DiseaseControl and Prevention (CDC), influenzaand related complications are the eighthleading cause of death in the United States,associated with up to 49,000 deaths andover 200,000 hospitalizations each year inthe U.S.

“But there is something we can doabout it,” said Chapman. “Getting vacci-nated now is the best way to protect our-selves and our family against the flu andits complications.”

CDC recommends an annual flu vac-

cine for everyone six months of age andolder, including pregnant women. Healthypeople between two and 49 years of age,who are not pregnant, may opt for thenasal spray flu vaccine instead of a shot.

The 2012-2013 flu vaccine protectsagainst influenza A (H1N1) virus, influen-za A (H3N2) virus and influenza B virus.This year’s flu vaccine contains two differ-ent strains that were not part of the 2011-12flu vaccine.

�To stop the spread of flu and otherrespiratory illnesses, Californians shouldalso:

• Stay home when sick.• Cover a cough or sneeze by using

your elbow or a tissue and properlydisposing of the used tissue.

• Wash hands thoroughly with soap andwarm water or an alcohol-based handsanitizer, avoiding contact with youreyes, nose and mouth. n

•••

Dr. Chapman encourages Californians tocontact their health care provider, physician office,clinic, or pharmacy who are now offering flu vac-cines. Some local health departments may also offer

low or no cost flu immunizations. To find a flu vac-cine location near you, visit www.healthmap.org/flushot. To learn more about getting protectedagainst the flu, visit www.flu.gov. n

State Health Director Urges Californians to Get Flu Vaccine


World Series

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champs, the Yankees,aka the "____ Empire"

37. Not a win and not aloss

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system50. Some emit a more

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61. Sign of irritation65. *In 2009, Derek Jeter

won one for the _____66. Cell phone emergency

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67. "To His ___ Mistress,"poem

CommunityNews

Winter Visitors Grace Rio Del Mar Beach

The photo below of a Willet, MarbledGodwit, and Whimbrel was taken atRio Del Mar Beach. It is just a rare

and unique photo of our winter residentstogether.

The Willet is one of our most conspic-uous large shorebirds. Whether in mottledbrown breeding plumage or gray wintercolors, these long-legged, straight-billedshorebirds feed along beaches, mudflats,and rocky shores. The Western Willetbreeds in freshwater prairie marshes inwestern North America and winters onboth coasts, from the mid-Atlantic statessouth to at least Brazil on the Atlantic, andfrom Oregon south to Peru on the Pacific.Willets are common on most of our coast-lines.

The Marbled Godwit, A large shore-bird with a long, upturned bill, theMarbled Godwit is the largest of the four

species of godwit and breeds in the centerof the continent and winters along thecoasts. Their breeding habitat is thenorthern prairies of western Canada-(Canadian Prairies), and the north centralGreat Plains, United States near marshesor ponds. They nest on the ground, usu-ally in short grass. In autumn, theymigrate in flocks to the coasts ofCalifornia, the Gulf of Mexico, Mexicoand South America.

The Whimbrel is the world’s widestranging curlew, nesting in the arcticregions of both the Old and New Worldsand wintering on coasts of southern NorthAmerica through South America and, inthe Old World, on the coasts of southernAsia south to Australia, and Africa. It is alarge brownish shorebird with its moststriking feature being its long down-curved bill. n


AnnouncementsNar-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] Visit http://nar-anon.org/Nar-Anon/California.html for more information.

Be a Holiday Helper and make a difference!

Make the holiday season a positive one forthe often forgotten care facility residents

throughout our community by becoming aHoliday Helper. I-You ventures HolidayHelpers generously purchase, wrap, and labelgifts so they are ready to be delivered to facili-ty residents. Gift suggestions include: socks,slippers, combs, card games, lotion, necklaces,etc. All gifts should be dropped off at FamilyService Agency, 104 Walnut Ave. Suite 208, SC. For further information, contact Carolyn orSandra at (831) 459-8917 x208 or visitwww.fsa-cc.org.

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

Women's Network Alliance of Santa Cruzis collecting dog/cat food (Evo & Solid

Gold) "NEW" collards, harnesses, leaches, andcat/dog toys to be dropped off at Water StartMotors, 318-A River St. Santa Cruz. Donationswill go to support the SPCA of Santa Cruz. Paypal donations are also welcome atwww.santacruzspca.org/donate.html.Deadline for drop offs is Oct. 25.

Ongoing EventsMondays thru October 29Food for Life: Weightloss and Disease Prevention6:00pm-8:00pm, New Leaf Community MarketsCommunity Classroom, 1101 Fair Ave. SC

Kick-Start your Health for Weight Loss andDisease Prevention," is an 8-class series

developed by Dr. Neal Barnard of thePhysicians Committee for ResponsibleMedicine. Discover state-of-the-art nutrition sci-ence from Dr. Barnard via video and share Q &A with class instructor Sandi Rechenmacher,NC, HHP. Watch live food-prep demonstrationsof delicious plant-based meals and enjoy sam-plings. Pre-register at fflclasses.org, or call Sandi at831-325-3811

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 helpful

tools for coping: Share stories and receive sup-port from people who care.No registration required, please call (831)430-3000

Ocean Gate Zen Center7:00pm. 920 41st Ave. Suite B, Santa Cruz(next to Family Cycling Center)

Please join us on Tues. evenings at 7pm fortwo 30 min. periods of sitting meditation

with a 10 min walking meditation in between,followed by tea and discussion. Zazen instruc-tion 6:30pm first Tues. of each month. Morningmeditation schedule Tues. & Thurs. 6:45am &Sat. 8:30am followed by "Come As You AreZen."Visit oceangatezen.org for more info.

First Tuesdays Each 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 Danielle at761-2956 X102) South County, 5:30-7 p.m.,third Wednesday of the month at the CASAOffice, 813 Freedom Blvd. Watsonville

CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates)of Santa Cruz County needs your help.

Volunteer 3-5 hours per week to provide sup-port, guidance, and a powerful voice in courtfor children who have been removed from theirhomes because of abuse or neglect. Everyonewelcome, 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

WednesdaysToastmasters: Speak for Success12:00pm-1:00pm, St. Philip’s Episcopal Church,5271 Scotts Valley Drive, Scotts Valley.

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 Each 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 meetings and fordirections, please call 454-4024.

Second and Fourth WednesdaysFreedom Forum Presents: Constitution Classes7:00pm, Quaker Friends Meeting House, 225Rooney St. Santa Cruz

For more information, visitwww.meetup.com/ santacruz-freedom-

forum/

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

Thursdays through November 16Gentle Yoga 6-week Series7:00pm-8:15pm, Aptos Yoga Center, 783 RioDel Mar Blvd. Ste. 23B Aptos

Basic Svaroopa® yoga class for those whohave difficulty with flexibility, chronic

pain, or are recovering from injuries. Greatfor beginners. You must be able to movefrom floor to standing and back withoutassistance. Preregistration required. For more infor-mation, call (831) 688-1019 or visitwww.aptosyoga.org.

Second Thursdays Each MonthVeterans of Foreign Wars 6:30 pm, 2259 7th Ave. Santa Cruz

Commander: Ronals Petty. For more information, call (831) 475-9804

Second and Fourth Thursdays Each MonthCabrillo Host Lions Club7:00pm at the Cabrillo Community Center,Aptos Village Park, 100 Aptos Creek Rd.

Public is invited to all programs. ContactPresident Jess Allen 831-684-2721 or Past

President Barbara Chamberlain at 831-688-3356 for meeting/dinner reservations orinformation or visitwww.cabrillohostlions.org.Third Thursday Each MonthPacific Speakers Association7:00pm, Firehouse on Soquel Dr. Aptos

Speakers helping speakers get gigs. Call(831) 332-8221 for more information.

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

Tired of Clutter? Stuff piling up? Supportis available. CLA meeting every Friday.

For more info call 426-1868 FREE

SaturdaysAptos 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

Come 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 on Buddhistpractices that enhance our daily lives. This

will be an informal talk with time for discus-sion. Free — donations accepted. Visit oceangatezen.org for more info.

Santa Cruz Bingo4:00pm, 707 Fair Ave. Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz Bingo supports local charity. Allgames have a minimum of a $150 prize,

smaller crowds mean you have better odds. For more information, visit www.san-tacruzbingo.com or email [email protected]. You can also call (831) 427-1007 andpress 4.

SundaysOver-Eaters Anonymous9:00am-10:15am, Sutter Maternity andSurgery Center, 2900 Chanticleer Ave. Sc.

OA is a 12-step support group for those whowish to stop eating compulsively. All are

welcome.Free childcare with advance reservation by5pm, Fridays. Call (831) 429-7906.

Church Bible Study/Worship9:45am: Bible Study; 11:00: Worship, FirstBaptist Church 7565 Sunset Way, Aptos

Looking for a church? Come worship withus!

Dated EventsSaturday October 20“The Missing Arm of William Waddell”6:30pm, Big Basin Redwoods State Park

Join us as we experience the haunted tale ofBig Basin's last lumber mill owner and his

fateful encounter with a grizzly bear!Celebrate the forest in autumn with thisspooky and silly half-mile theatrical guidedwalk through the redwoods at night. Music,crafts, Ranger apples cooked around the camp-fire, and storytellers round out this festivefamily event. The trail is stroller and wheel-chair accessible. Don't forget to bring a flash-light!Parking is $10 per vehicle. For more informa-tion, call (831) 338-8883 or visit www.big-basin.org.

Sunday October 21United Nations Day11:00am-3:00pm, Cooper St. From Pacificand Front Streets

There will be music and performances onthe steps of Abbot Square. Booths, arts, and

crafts will be on Cooper St. Lets celebrate thepeace!

Tuesday October 23Aptos Sons in Retirement Luncheon Meeting11:30am, Severino's Restaurant 7500 OldDominion Ct. Aptos

Speaker will be Jim Campbell, Marine Artist

Wednesday October 24Santa Cruz ADHD Support Group6:30pm-8:00pm, Mar Vista ElementarySchool 6860 Soquel Dr. Aptos

This group is a place for adults to come tosafely share their challenges, treatment

strategies, and feelings with others whounderstand.For more information, contact Judy Brenis [email protected], or call (831) 684-0590.

Thursday October 25Scotts Valley Chamber Business Networking Mixer5:30-7:00pm, Elements Salon and Spa, 6006La Madrona Dr. Ste. E

For more information, visit www.scottsvall-eychamber.org.

Friday October 26Saturday October 27Legend of Sleepy Hollow Comes to Life on Roaring Camp's Ghost Train6:00pm, Roaring Camp Railroads, Felton

Relive "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow," thisHalloween at Roaring Camp as you ride

vintage railway cars through a Redwood for-est. Named on of the top 10 Halloween eventsby USA Today. Costumed actors re-enactscenes from the story as it's narrated duringthe one-hour and fifteen minute ride.Designed for young children and the young atheart. For train departure times and ticket pricinginformation, call (831) 335-4484 or visitwww.roaringcamp.com.

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AnnouncementsZizzo's Coffee Local Art Exhibit

View fun and whimsical paintings by ourlocal "artist-of-the-month" Angelo Lopez.

Angelo is an accomplished artist havingillustrated several children's books andpainted murals at local libraries. Come letAngelo's artwork make you smile. Manyother local artists are on display as well,including Gary Comb's new sea glass jewelrycollection. Zizzo's coffee is located in theBrown Ranch Market Place, 3555 Clares St.Capitola.Hours: Mon-Sat: 6:00am-6:00pm, Sun: 7:00am- 5:00pm. For more info. call (831) 477-0680

Ageless Art Exhibit is almost ready

The Ageless Art Exhibit at the Santa CruzPublic Library (224 Church St. Santa

Cruz) goes on display November 1 and runsthrough November 30. All artwork in thisexhibit is created by care facility residentsand lead by volunteer arts and crafts people. For further information, contact Ageless ArtProject, 831-459-917 x208.

Ongoing EventsTuesdaysBINGO6:30 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.comFree Trivia7:00pm, Boulder Creek Pizza and Pub, 13200State Route 9, Boulder Creek

Great fun and prizes too! Come and enjoysome amazing pizza, breadsticks, drink,

friends, and trivia! Who could ask for more?

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

Last Thursdays Each MonthMonthly Argentine Tango at Star Bene Italian/Argentine Restarante4:30pm-9:30pm, Star Bene Italian/ArgenteneRestarante, 21245 East Cliff Dr.

This is a night for true "Social Tango."Order a wonderful meal from the Star

Bene Argentine Menu, (or their well knownitalian menu), and enjoy the ambiance of

Argentina and join us in a social tango danceto music from the Golden Age of Tango.Private instruction and classes by arrange-ment. For more information, call Michael(831) 239-2247.

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

We will cover the fundamentals of lead-ing and following traditional

Argentine Social Tango, focusing on whatyou need to dance well and enjoy yourselfat the Milongas, (Tango dance party) andother social Tango events.For questions, contact Michael, [email protected] (831) 239-2247

First Fridays Each MonthFirst Friday Art Tour

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

managed in conjunction with the participat-ing art venues. The event takes place year-round and illuminates some of the most tal-ented local artists 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.)

First and Third Fridays Each MonthFriday Shakespeare Club10:30am-12:30pm, First CongregationalChurch, 900 High St. Santa Cruz

For more information, visit www.fri-dayshakespeare.org, or call Kris at (831)

421-0930 or Nanette at (831) 438-3615.

Second Fridays Each MonthBig Band Dance7:30pm-10:00pm, at Mid-County SeniorCenter 829 Bay Ave, Capitola

Ballroom dancing to live music by The 10thAve. Band. Refreshments, large floor,

friendly atmosphere, free parking. Open to thepublic-singles welcome! Suggested donation, $6 per person. Proceedsbenefit MCSC. For more information, call(831) 476-4711.

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

Bring your favorite music to dance to andany instruments you'd like to share or per-

form with. Sliding Scale donation per familyof $10-$25 (all proceeds going to our scholar-ship fund.)For more information call 831-438-3514.

Fourth Saturdays Each MonthWriters and Poets Open Mike2:00pm-4:00pm, Porter Memorial Library,3050 Porter St. Soquel(no 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) 475-4221Weekends including Friday, December 21Santa Cruz Holiday Lights TrainRoaring Camp Railroads

Aseasonal tradition returns to Santa Cruzwith the Santa Cruz Holiday Lights

Train. Ride vintage excursion cars, adornedwith thousands of colorful lights, as they rollthrough city streets past homes of SantaCruz. Add your voice to the holiday singalong, sip hot spiced cider, listen to musicalentertainment, and enjoy a visit from Santa.Choice of one holiday activity and SantaCruz Beach Boardwalk is included withHoliday Lights Train ticket price.For more information, visit www.roaring-camp.com, or call (831) 335-4484.

Dated EventsSaturday October 20Moonlight Dinner Train Party 6:00pm-10:30pm, Roaring Camp, Felton

Treat your family to an evening of funand relaxation at Roaring Camp's

Western Themed Moonlight Dinner TrainParty. Start with a hearty steak BBQ dinnerin the moonlight, followed by a leisurelytrain ride aboard the vintage railway cars.The stream train stops atop Bear Mountainto a glowing campfire, hot apple pie, and acountry western band.Tickets $45 for adults, $35 for children. Parkingis $8 per car. For more information, call (831)335-4484 or visit www.roaringcamp.com

Halloween and Harvest Carnival10:00am-4:00pm, The Aptos Academy, 1940Bonita Dr. Aptos

Fun for the whole family! Games andprizes, dunk tank, haunted house, horse

rides, cake walk, jump house, face painting,and more! Plus live music, seasonal crafts,raffle items, and food concession. This is the10th annual fundraiser for The AptosAcademy, a WSC accredited, nonprofit pre-school-8th grade school. Admission is free.For more information, visit www.aptosacade-my.org.Thursday October 25thru Saturday October 27Aptos High Theatre Arts Department Presents ‘Sophocles’ Antigone’ adapted by David RushOctober 25 & 26, 7 PM; October 27, 3 & 7 PM

Agreat modern adaptation of the classicGreek Drama, Sophocles' "Antigone,"

adapted by David Rush. It is a play abouthonor, tradition, defiance and love. Pilar Pozoplays the title role, with Maddy Welty as hersister Ismene, Jordan Pierini as Creon, DiegoCantu-Gil as Haemon, and Autumn Knapp asEurydice.

Friday October 26thru Sunday October 28The Music ManFriday: 11:30am & 7:00pm • Saturday: 3:00pm& 7:00pm • Sunday: 1:00pm, Crocker Theatre,Cabrillo College, 6500 Soquel Dr. Aptos

By turns wickedly funny, warm, romantic,and touching, the Music Man is family

entertainment at its best.Tickets are on sale at www.ctysantacruz.org.

Saturday October 27‘Towns Across America Tour’6:30pm, Cabrillo College Recital Hall

American Roots Music Festival presents aSanta Cruz Documentary and Preview

Event at the Children's Learning Museum ofSanta Cruz. This benefit concert and documen-tary on Santa Cruz County will help reestablishprojects in the area. Music featured will includeblues, blue grass, jazz soul, gospel and more!Musicians Tammi Brown, Maple St. Five,Franklin Marshall, and David Beaudry willshowcase the best of American Music. Ticketsare being sold through the Children's LearningMuseum for $25. For more information, call (831) 763-1620.

Tuesday October 30Scary Movie Night!5:00-7:00pm, Meeting Room on the 2ndFloor of the Watsonville Public Library, 275Main St. Watsonville

For our tweens and teens we are showing ascary movie the night before halloween!

Join us for scares, crafts, snacks, and prizes!This film is scary and rated PG. For more information, please call (831) 768-3400. n

Saturday November 3Community Awards Gale-Join us at the‘Emerald Isle’6:00pm, Hilton Scotts Valley, 6001 LaMadrona Drive

Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22)This is an important month for you Scorpio, since Saturn will be spend-ing some time in your sign. You will be keen to create stability and putdown roots and you are drawn to the traditional, nostalgic and old fash-ioned, discovering the sense in practices from times gone by. Also this isa time for reality checks. Find out what is feasible rather than just wish-fully thinking that things could be different. If starting your own busi-ness, follow the rules and get those with influence on your side.Mercury in Scorpio ensures that there is plenty going on socially as youwill be meeting many different folk.

Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21)Your involvement with a project or joint ventures with like minded peo-ple is successful this month. Now is the time to do work with charitiesand causes close to your heart on all kinds of different levels, dependingon your commitments elsewhere. Early in the month, meetings withinfluential people and those who would open doors to alternative waysof living can herald an exciting time for you. After the 23rd you are moreinclined to spend time working on a creative venture and you are inspiredby what you have discovered. Relationships go from strength to strength.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 20)While you may not be outwardly ambitious you are gratified whenyour honest efforts are recognized and rewarded as may happen thismonth. The Sun in the career part of your chart can help you discov-er whether you are happy in your work or if it is now time to pursuea long held ambition that has previously not been pursued. Changeson the home front are possible too and you could be moving house.The Full Moon in Taurus brings a time of celebration on the 29th andthe realization of a dream.

Aquarius (Jan 21-Feb. 18)This month starts with an interesting dilemma for you and perhaps acrossroads. Put it down to certain situations becoming demanding andnot always mutually agreeable, but all will be harmonious soon enough.This month does help your cause and you are tempted to be a little bitdifferent, experimental and find that you want to lessen that which isarduous and boring and fill the space with more excitement. Seek ournew situations and avoid judging anything until you have tried it.Saturn goes into Scorpio and so begins a whole new phase which canbring change to your career.

Pisces (Feb. 19-Mar. 20)This is the perfect time to sort out what you have been avoiding for longenough. You want a fresh spirit to invade all that you do and you aretired of the old and familiar. This means that you are quite selectiveabout what you choose to keep but can be liberated by letting go of whathas passed its prime and use for you. You are in the process of reinvent-ing certain aspects of your life and one thing leads to another. Expectchange in relationships too although this is a definite improvement!Take note of the Full Moon in Taurus as a time to celebrate nature, goodfood and great company.

Aries (March 21-April 20)Interesting developments regarding relationships, business partner-ships and other people in your life help to make this month special.Initially, you may find that someone could be trying to clip your wingsbut actually this stabilizing influence is good for you and equally youcan help another be braver, more courageous and less hesitant. Afterthe 7th you are successful in ventures that have a foreign flavour andyou find it easier to get the word out there, especially if you are pro-moting something you are selling.

Taurus (April 21-May 21)An important movement of Saturn into your chart area of partnershipsbegins a whole new phase for you. You welcome stability but not to theextent that you feel constrained and trapped. Somewhere there is ahappy medium but it takes plenty of give and take to settle differences.Practical matters on the work front help to create routine and dispeluncertainty. You benefit from this as too many unanswered questionscan be stressful. Later this month from 23rd, the Sun highlights relation-ships once more and you are encouraged to boost your social life by say-ing yes to invites.

Gemini (May 22-June 21)This could be a stunning month for you, Gemini, since wonderfullinks between Jupiter in your sign and the Sun create a warmth toyour dealings with others and bring a healthy glow to all your cre-ative endeavours. You may be more ambitious and willing to moveaway from what you know you are good at into unchartered waters.This helps you push boundaries and discover more talents that youdidn't know you had! Mercury, your ruler, is on the move from the 5thto the 29th and this period is fantastic for investigating new healthand well being practices. Moderation in all things is a great idea.

Cancer (June 22-July 22)While you need no encouragement to have the home and family asyour focus, changes here can be as a result of a house move, or an addi-tional member to your family. You are keen to create links with the pastand return to simpler times. Making simple changes ensures the homeis where your heart is. Adjustments could also be happening in yourworking life to create the ideal balance between demands outside andwithin the home. Later, you are drawn to inspirational and creativepursuits and may find that a hobby becomes more of a business.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 23)You are at a crossroads at the start of October as several scenarios pres-ent themselves and you feel under pressure to make a choice. Allow alittle time to pass before you commit and explore all options before youdo so. The Libran Sun ensures that harmony and balance are key and soyou view what is happening holistically with everyone's welfare inmind. The 15th is a good time to begin something new and by the 29tha promotion at work or a chance to earn more money becomes a distinctpossibility. Build on your past successes to make a great impression.

Virgo (Aug. 24-Sep. 22)This month Venus enters your sign and bodes well for affairs of theheart and your cash situation. You discover that you really are worthit and perhaps receive gifts and acknowledgements of this. You arealso keen to maintain the peace and could act as go between withtwo other people or family members. Your common sense showsthat what is practical is also better for all concerned. This is a greattime to catch up with people you have lost contact with and you arelikely to be doing more than the usual amount of writing, communi-cating and dealing with paperwork.

Libra (Sep. 23-Oct. 23)While the Sun remains in your sign until the 23rd you can enjoy thebeginning of your new solar year. This is tremendously creative andpowerful time where you can set your intentions for the next twelvemonths, and finish off what you started in the preceding months. Whileyou are keen to maintain the good will of others, nevertheless this lastcouple of years have seen you grow in experience and you have learnedsome difficult lessons. Now Saturn is changing signs and moving intoScorpio and a shift of focus will be on your finances and discovering thebest ways to handle your cash.

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The Distinguished Artists ConcertSeries, currently performing in its 28thyear, presents pianist James D’León in

concert on Sunday, Oct. 21, at CabrilloCollege Music Recital Hall beginning at 3p.m.

His performance will feature 32Variations in C Minor by Beethoven, GhostVariations by George Tsontakis and DanseMacabre by Saint Saens.

Born in South Korea James D’León per-formed his first piano recital at the age offive. After early piano training at the SanFrancisco Conservatory of Music, moved toPennsylvania and by age 14, won every com-petition in the state he debuted with thePhiladelphia Orchestra at the Academy ofMusic

Today, D’León is known as a rare andcompletely versatile pianist who is just ascomfortable performing a concerto as he

would be playing a full solo recital or collab-orating with a world-class chamber group.He continues to dazzle audiences and keepthem on the edge of their seats with his com-manding technique, expressive body move-ment, and searching interpretations.

“a phenomenal young pianist”—JohnOrlando, Director, The Distinguished ArtistsConcert Series

“Exciting pianism filled with powerfulemotion”—Philadelphia Inquirer

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Aptos Scoring: Aaron McAnerney84 yd kickoff return (BrooksNicholson, kick) 11:45 1st Q; BrodieBennet 14 yd run (Nicholson, kick)6:44 1st Q; Elijah Marta 1 yd run(Nicholson, kick) 0:52 1st Q; CodyClifton 23 yd run (Nicholson, kick)1:44 2nd Q; Ricardo Medina 5 yd run(Nicholson, kick) 0:00 2nd Q; BillyWalls 63 yd run (kick, no score) 8:513rd Q; Antonio Andrade 1 yd run(kick, no score) 8:00 4th Q; Kevin Feely1 yd run (Nicholson, kick) 0:31 4th Q

Cross CountySCCAL 4-Way Dual Meet

Aptos Boys Season Record (6-0)Aptos 19, SLV 42

Aptos 15, St. Francis 50Aptos 15, Mt. Madonna 50Aptos Individual Results: 1) Patrick

Olsen 14:56; 3) Chris Tiran 15:40; 4)Morgan Miller 15:57; 5) Jack Ross16:02; 6) Noah Price 16:05; 7) JacobBarnet 16:07; 10) Caleb Caldwell 16:17

Aptos Girls Season Record (5-1)SLV 24, Aptos 31

Aptos 15, St Francis inc.Aptos 15, Mt. Madonna inc.Aptos Individual Results: 4) Clare

Peabody 18:03; 5) Yulisa Abundis18:03; 6) Matti Peeples 18:15; 7)Karen Jimenez 18:37; 9) OliviaQuinn 18:55

Girls VolleyballAptos Season Record: (SCCAL 7-4)

Aptos def. Scotts Valley (29-27, 25-22, 26-24)

Aptos Scoring: Jenna Belton 7kills; Taylor Guy 7 kills; ShannonCotton 24 assists

Aptos def. St. Francis (25-21, 25-15, 25-11)

Aptos Scoring: Jenna Belton 12kills; Shannon Cotton 37 assists

Boys Water PoloSeason Record: (MBL-G 0-9)San Benito 9 – Aptos 8

Aptos Scoring: Michael Lucas 3goals; Nolan Gutgesnell 1 goal; ZachEvans 1 goal; Nick Guzman 11 saves

Girls Water PoloAptos Season Record: (10-9, MBL-L 5-6)

Aptos 6 – Carmel 5 (OT)Aptos Scoring: Amanda Akiyama

2 goals; Jackie Stanger 2 goals; SarahJeffrey 1 goal; Trinity Sieraska 1 goal;Hannah Meyers 10 saves

Girls TennisAptos Season Record (10-1, SCCAL 8-0)

Aptos 7 – Harbor 0Aptos Scoring – Singles: Teagan

Knight (A) def. Sevahna de Leon 6-0,6-1; Kelley McMinn (A) def. RachelHandley 6-1, 6-1; Sanika Kshersager(A) def. Sarah Smith 6-2, 6-0; JamieFerrell (A) def. Phoebe Diott 6-3, 6-4

Aptos Scoring – Doubles: SerenaCalcagano & Allison Hoffman (A)def. Cassidy Meehan & MelissaThomas 6-4, 6-2; Lizzie Hahn &Melissa Tao (A) def. Caitlin Lackey &Michaela Burr 6-1, 6-0; Ashley Wemp& Julia Fuller (A) def. ShellyChambers & Erin Gudger 6-1, 6-1

Aptos 4 – Scotts Valley 3Aptos Scoring – Singles: Teagan

Knight (A) def. Desi Raketa 7-5, 6-1;Rachel Redick (A) def. Zoe Pellitier 6-2, 6-3; Kelley McMinn (A) def. SerenaStrehike 7-6, 6-3

Aptos Scoring – Doubles: SerenaCalcagano & Allison Hoffman (A)def. Suzi Jacobs & Marielle Fesmire7-5, 6-4

Girls GolfAptos Season Record: (SCCAL 5-3)Santa Cruz 187 – Aptos 201

(Seascape GC)Harbor 192 – Aptos 194

(DeLaveaga GC)Medalist: Ellie Loustalot (H) 27Aptos Scoring: Ashlyn Wenger

35; Chloe Tsumada 36; Ti Li Harrill37; Stephanie Buecheler 40; ZinniaMartinez 46 n

“Scoreboard” from pg 20

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

James D’León


FeaturedColumnist

September 29 and 30 were the firsttwo repeat concerts that began thesearch for the Symphony’s new

Music Director. I’ve been involved withthe Symphony since the early 1980s andcannot recall a more exciting season.

Dr. Robert Tomaro was the first offive Conductors opting for the vacantMusic Director position. The works per-formed were The Overture to The MerryWives of Windsor(1847) by CarlOtto Nicolai, theMozart PianoConcerto No. 22in E Flat Minor,Koechel 482(1785) and thew o n d e r f u lB r a h m sSymphony No. 1in C Minor, Op. 68(1876), Brahms’first symphony over which he laboredfor more than twenty years; well worththe wait I might add!

The Nicolai Overture is a work thatone finds in a typical Boston Pops con-cert; light, airy and very well intended

and directed. Thedelightful surpriseof Mozart’s PianoConcerto No. 22 fol-lowed. Pianist Neil Rutman removed hisboxing gloves (Dr. Rutman coaches box-ing at the University of CentralArkansas) and performed this concertowith pure Mozartian elegance, virtuosityand compositional understanding. Morethan noteworthy to mention is the factDr. Rutman composed the cadenzas he sobeautifully performed, surely an art thatassociates itself with the great composersof Mozart’s time who improvised theseexciting moments in real time during theperformance. Dr. Rutman’s scale runsand trills were on the level of Alicia deLarrocha and Murray Perahia, two of thevery finest Mozart interpreters. Balancebetween Dr. Tomaro and soloist was verywell conceived. Rutman’s sense of timingwas impressive with perfectly timedquasi rubato moments that allowed thelines to linger while tapering off intosilence.

Brahms first symphony is a monu-mental work in many respects. Dr.Tomaro performed without score and

brought wonderfulbalance between theorchestral sections.Most impressive

were the solos performed by SusanVollmer, Principal Horn and members ofthe wind section Laurie Camphouse,flute Kris Palmer piccolo and KarenSremac clarinet. Dr. Tomaro balanced thefour sections of the Brahms symphonywith good understanding and dynamicsensibility. All in all, a very impressiveperformance!

As a reviewer, I have been asked bymore than several symphony supporterswho comprises the selection committeein this challenging adventure? “Goodquestion” I replied? “I’ll ask and try tofind out and let you know.” I feel it ismost important to have accomplishedmusic personnel on such a committeeand to make their presence known aspublished in all-important comparablecompetitions. I urge the public not tomiss out on the excitement of the nextfour concerts in which you too will beable to express your opinion in the selec-tion process! n

‘Viennese Dreams’ — Exciting start to Symphony SeasonClassical Reflection

by Josef Sekon, DMA

Pianist Neil Rutman

Dr. Robert Tomaro


Toyota and SPCA Pair Up forfirst Annual Walk for WagsSANTA CRUZ — Toyota of Santa Cruz and the Santa Cruz SPCA

are hosting the 1st Annual Walk for Wags on Saturday, October 20th, a fun-filledfundraising afternoon including a scenic walk with your dog, delicious lunch,doggie costume contests, adoption booth and an array of spirited pups dressedup in their Halloween costumes.

We are inviting the public and their furry friends to enjoy a waggin’ goodtime as we walk to celebrate our love for animals and raise funds needed toensure that every companion animal finds a loving home.

Complimentary catering will be provided by Gary’s Old Fashion SnappyDogs from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Contests for most scary, cute, and humorous cos-tumes will be held and amazing prizes donated by local businesses will beawarded to the win-ners. The Santa CruzSPCA will have aninformational boothand shelter volun-teers will be joiningthe walk with adopt-able dogs for all tosee and pet.

The walk willbegin at the CapitolaMall and go all theway to PleasurePoint where the group will turn around and head back to the Toyota Dealershipin the auto plaza mall. Participants may park in the KIA parking lot adjacentPizza My Heart. A donation of $10 per person is requested and all proceeds ofthis event goes to the only fully non-profit animal shelter in Santa Cruz, the SantaCruz SPCA.

The “Walk for Wags” will be a fun event that bonds the community anddevelops partnerships for a worthwhile cause. Visit the Santa Cruz SPCA onlineat www.santacruzspca.org or the Santa Cruz Toyota Facebook page atwww.facebook.com/ santacruztoyota.com to learn more! n

•••Walk for Wags

Santa Cruz Toyota and the Santa Cruz SPCA and the “Walk for Wags” SPCAFundraiser - $10 minimum donation per person. Saturday, October 20 from 1 - 5 pmStarting at the Capitola Mall, walking to Pleasure Point, endingat the Toyota Dealership in the auto plaza mall. Park in KIA park-ing lot adjacent to Pizza My Heart.

This event is to raise awareness and funds for the Santa CruzSPCA, the only fully non-profit animal shelter in Santa CruzCounty.

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