aptos times july 2012

Entertaining Talesfrom the Big Apple

Cabrillo Stage 2012Season Begins July 13;Runs Through Christmas

abrillo Stage, the professionalmusical theatre company at

Cabrillo College, takes a bite out of theBig Apple for their 31st season, with fourstories based in The City.

Cabrillo Stage’s 2012 summerrepertory season of thought-provokingand entertaining tales from the BigApple opens with Broadway’s singularsensation, A Chorus Line, performingin the Cabrillo Crocker Theater July 13— August 12. Next it’s romance fromNew York to the high seas in ColePorter ’s classic Anything Goes per-forming July 27 – August 19. In the inti-mate Cabrillo Black Box Theater,Cabrillo Stage is proud to present theworld premiere of a poignant yet comicstory of coming of age in the projectswith Escaping Queens, August 10 – 19.The Christmas season will bringriotous screwball comedy to the balletin A Night At The Nightcracker, play-ing December 14 – 30.

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COMM U N I T Y N EW S T H AT MA K E S A D I F F E R E N C E Vol 21 No. 13

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

The Aptos Community turns out for a meeting to discuss the remodel plans for Rancho Del Mar.

July 1 2012

By Noel Smith

ommunity concern isgrowing as Safeway plans

for Rancho Del mar ShoppingCenter renovation becomeclearer. Close to 400 peopleattended a meeting held June 20

in the shopping center hostedby Deidre Hamilton and CharlieEadie of Hamilton Swift &Associates, a local land use andplanning consultant, represent-ing Safeway. They presented theplans for renovation of theshopping center. The timeline

for the renovation was estimat-ed as lasting 4-5 years to com-pletion.

Also attending were CraigHoldren and Jim Reuterof Safeway’s PropertyDevelopment Centers sub-sidiary, Safeway real estate man-

ager Natalie Mattei, publicaffairs manager WendyGutshall, and Walnut Creekarchitect Robert Lyman whoseplan for the shopping centerwas presented.

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APTOS CONCERN INCREASES AS PLANS EVOLVESafeway Renovation Seen by Some as Community Disruption

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Doing Business in CA Just Got EasierBOE Launches eReg (Electronic Registration) Service

SACRAMENTO — Starting or doingbusiness in California just got easier witheReg, the Board of Equalization’s (BOE) newsecure electronic registration system. Theuser-friendly service offers a convenient,fast, and free way to apply online for a per-mit, license, or account.

Betty T. Yee, First District Board ofEqualization Member said, “BOE remainscommitted to improving taxpayer experi-ence. With eReg, taxpayers can be confidentthey have necessary permits and licensesrequired for their business.”

Beginning June 18, 2012, users canaccess eReg from the BOE’s secure website –any time day or night – to apply for a seller’spermit, pay use tax, and register for othertax and fee programs. Answer a few simplequestions and the system works to guide theuser through the process of getting the per-mits, licenses, or accounts needed. If usersdon’t have time to finish the applicationprocess, it’s no problem – they can save theirapplication and return later to finish it.

In addition, eReg allows you to:• Register for a special tax or fee accountsuch as International Fuel TaxAgreement (IFTA) accounts and

Cigarette and Tobacco ProductsRetailer’s Licenses

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• Access helpful reference materials,forms, and publicationsFind out more exciting information

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CoverAptos concern Increases as Plans Evolve – Safeway Renovation Seenby Some as Community DisruptionEntertaining Tales from the Big Apple – Cabrillo Stage 2012 SeasonBegins July 13; Runs Through Christmas

Community News2 Doing Business in CA Just Got Easier – BOE Launches eReg (Electronic

Registration) Service3 Watsonville Chevrolet’s Annual Custom Car Show – Benefit for Santa

Cruz County Animal Shelter • Weather & Climate Change – Facts andFiction

6 ‘World’s Shortest Parade’ Parade Rolls On • 2012 Parade GrandMarshalls

8 40 Years of Racing Fun! – Annual Wharf to Wharf Race takes placeSunday, July 22 • Poster Artist’s ‘Memory’

9 Sixth Annual Hot Rods on the Green Car Show – July 7 & 8 at TwinLakes Church Parking Lot • Parade Grandstand Raising Money forJacob’s Heart

11 John Pisturino Named ‘Farmer of the Year’14 The 2012 Race Course • The Wharf to Wharf Roadshow16 Graniterock CEO Killed in Boating Accident17 Santa Cruz County College Commitment Appoints Ray Kaupp

Executive Director21 Summer Water Cutbacks – Goal is to Save Five Gallons a Day31 Boomeria EXTRAVAGANZA

Meet the Owners12 Retirement planning crucial for small business owners

Women in Business13 For career success in today’s tough economy, learn the G.L.O.W.

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Sports Wrap19 Why I moved to Aptos By Matt Chrabot

Business Profiles20 Dr. Nancy Leung, DDS – The New Girl on the Block By Cynthia Howe

Calendar • Arts & Entertainment – Pages 28 & 29

Monthly Horoscope • Page 29 - Your July Horoscope - AnnabelBurton, Astrologer©

Featured Columnists22 The Book Bag by Robert Francis – Books for little marine biologists…24 Summer Grilling and Fire Safety By Mike DeMars – Fire Inspector Central

Fire Protection District 25 Work in Progress by Camille Smith – What’s in your garage?27 Out & About by Josie Cowden30 Be Courteous When You Curse By Laurie Schloff

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CCoommmmuunniittyyBriefsWatsonville Chevrolet’s Annual Custom Car Show benefits

Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter

On July 7, 2012, Chevrolet ofWatsonville will host their 5th Annual

Custom Car Show benefitting the SantaCruz County Animal Shelter at their deal-ership located at 490 Auto Center Drive inWatsonville, CA from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.

The annual gathering of over 120beautifully restored historic vehicles, hotrods and classics isa popular event.Judging of the carshow includestwenty-one awardsincluding best ofshow and all people’s choice award. Allthe while music fills the air, food fills thebelly and raffle prizes and a silent auctionoffer an opportunity to win something spe-cial while making a donation that helps themost needy animals in the community.

All proceeds go to the Santa CruzCounty Animal Shelter, Santa CruzCounty’s only open-admission, full serviceanimal shelter.

The Santa Cruz County AnimalShelter (SCCAS) provides animal regula-tion and humane care that protects thehealth, public safety and welfare of peopleand animals in Santa Cruz County. It cur-rently rescues and assures safe, temporary

shelter, veterinary and humane care forapproximately 7,000 stray, unwanted,abandoned, mistreated and injured ani-mals each year. SCCAS also provides 24-hour animal rescue service.

SCCAS provides two locations forowners to find and recover their lost petsand adopt new animal companions at 22007th Avenue in Live Oak, Santa Cruz, and580 Airport Boulevard in Watsonville.

Although their mission is to savelives, irresponsible pet ownership oftenrequires them to euthanize animals.

For more information, please visitwww.scanimalshelter.org.

•••Weather & Climate Change

Facts and Fiction

On Thursday, July 12, WatsonvilleWetlands Watch will host recently

retired Cabrillo College instructor DavidBalogh who will talk about global weatherand climate change and their local signifi-cance. David, who taught geography,meteorology and climatology at Cabrillofor three decades, will discuss weather andthe complex relationship between weatherand climate.

Join us at the Fitz WetlandsEducational Resource Center for a fun andinteresting presentation on a topic that

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Questions regarding traffic circulation,pedestrian and auto access, the redesignedgas station, the construction schedule, thedesign and look, were all addressed. Butthe elephant in the room was changing thecharacter of what has been for the past 50years the retail center of Aptos.

This disruption is seen as having threeparts. 1) The loss of half of the current busi-nesses that make up the shopping center’sretail community, 2) the destruction of thephysical character of the shopping center,and 3) because of major construction tak-ing place for at least 2 years, the loss ofeven more businesses in the shopping cen-ter and the surrounding area.

The Safeway renovation plans call fortwo phases. Phase 1 is tearing down thebuildings currently housing thirteen busi-nesses such as Ace Hardware, Rite Aid,Erik’s Deli, Aptos Burger and the AptosTheater in order to move the Safeway Storeand its new parking lot to the south end ofthe center. The new Safeway Store will havea two-story facade facing south toward whatis now KFC and the Aptos Theater. Phase 1 isplanned to take from 18 months to two years.

For phase 2, those businesses thatremain may have to shut their doors for awhile the remaining buildings at the northend of the center, including the presentSafeway, are renovated which is expectedto take 6-9 months.

Having been through a similar processwhen the Westside Safeway was expanded,Rodney Hoffer, owner of Ace hardware,predicts that many of the remaining locallyowned businesses in and around the shop-ping center would close their doors or moveelsewhere because of the construction.

“Three years later there are still a thirdof the retail spaces empty there on theWestside,” said Hoffer, “And I expect itwill be at least the year 2020 before most ofthose empty spaces in Aptos are leased andthey won’t be by local small businesses…they’ll be chain stores.”

Many of those at the meeting

understood that Safeway wanted toexpand but felt that doubling its currentsize was not warranted.

Steve Allen of Allen Properties said,“The current design is too big for Aptos, itneeds to be scaled back and they need tolisten to the Aptos Community.”

The consensus for those opposed toSafeway’s plan seemed to be, “Why notexpand the store from 35,000 sq ft to 40,000or 45,000 sq ft and leave it where it is?”

Another issue was the design of thegas station. The current East/West eight-pump orientation is proposed to expand to18 pumps in a North/South direction. Thiswas seen as potentially presenting serioustraffic flow problems for the shopping cen-ter and the adjoining streets.

Of a more immediate problem for thebusinesses in the Ranch Del Mar ShoppingCenter, is the increase in rent partially dueto the pass-through of property taxes —taxes have increased because Prop 13 keptthe taxes low until the property was soldto Safeway — and according to some cur-rent tenants, there has been an added

increase of 15 percent by Safeway to thebase rent.

According to Doug Kaplan, owner ofAptos Center, “There will be a large gap forthis project between the rents that local ten-ants can afford and the rents the landlordwill need to charge to earn a return on itsinvestment in the shop’s space (which doesnot include the benefit of expanding its ownstore). This will be unsustainable. We’re abedroom community and don’t have thenumber of daytime shoppers needed tokeep most small businesses profitable pay-ing those kinds of rents. Our traffic is eventoo small for many chain stores.”

Doug added that “If a space were tobecome available today in Aptos Centerwe would ask $2.25 per square foot plusthe triple net of .60 cents per square foot,which includes water, sewer, sanitation,PG&E, landscape maintenance insuranceand property tax.”

Commercial property owner JoeAppenrodt had similar thoughts. “Intoday’s current market for a new develop-ment I would estimate a rental of $2/sq. ft.plus a triple net of 45-60¢ /sq. ft. for a totalof $2.60 but it will depend on the marketwhat the rental rates will be in 2-3 yearswhen Aptos Village opens.”

So far, Safeway has not offered to pro-vide any help to those businesses in theirshopping center that will have to movebecause the building they are located inwill be torn down or is under renovation.Some local developers in the past haveactively helped their tenants find otherlocations and have even reduced or forgiv-en rents during such disruptions due toredevelopment or renovation.

This makes more relevant a questionheard at the June 20 meeting, “Is Safewaywilling to be a good neighbor or are theyjust another Big Box Store?” n

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CoverStoryAPTOS TIMES

A Chorus Line

Director Janie Scott returns to CabrilloStage to direct A Chorus Line. Scott, an original member of the 1970s

Broadway Chorus Line Touring Company,will staytrue to thes h o w ’ stime andplace of1975. AC h o r u sLine is astunningmusica l -v é r i t éabout achorus audition for a Broadway musical. Ittells of the achingly poignant ambitions ofprofessional Broadway gypsies to land ajob in a show, and is a powerful metaphorfor all human aspiration.

A brilliantly complex fusion of dance,song and compellingly authentic drama,the show was instantly recognized as aclassic, receiving nine Tony Awards and aPulitzer, among many other prizes. It isrecognized as one of the longest runningshows on Broadway. Adult themes.

Anything Goes

Kikau Alvaro of New York directs theCole Porter classic Anything Goes,

with Michael McGushin as MusicalDirector.

This saucy and splendid revival is one

of the great musicals in Broadway history.As the S.S. American heads out to sea fromNew York to England, two unlikely pairsset off on a cruise to true love… provingthat sometimes destiny needs a little helpfrom a crew of singing sailors, an exotic dis-guise and some good old-fashioned black-mail. Peppering this hilariously bumpyride are memorable Cole Porter favorites,including “I Get A Kick out of You,” “It’sDe-lovely” and “Anything Goes.”Escaping Queens – World Premiere

Cabrillo Stage’s third offering for thesummer is the world premiere of local

composer Joe Oritz’s musical memoirEscaping Queens, directed by Greg Fritsch.

In the shadow of the QueensboroBridge lies the heart-rending and comicstory of an immigrantfamily. Through theeyes of a young boywe meet a zany castof jubilant charac-ters—a gamblingPuerto Rican father, anurturing Italianmother, a love-crazedteenager, a lurkingneighborhood bookie and Doo Wop kidssinging on the street corner—who togetherweave the tale of a desperate escape fromNew York.

A Night at the Nutcracker

Tickets are also currently available forCabrillo Stage’s Christmas show, A

Night At The Nutcracker, directed byAndrew Ceglio.

This Christmas production runsDecember 14 – 30, 2012. The Marx Brothersplayed havoc with the worlds of opera andhorse racing. What if they’d had a crack ata ballet company? The hilarity ensues inthis musical farce when the world’s great-est detective, Felix T. Filibuster, teams upwith Pinchie the silent butler and hisItalian friend, Pepponi.

Together they come to the rescue ofConstance Stuffington, patron of the arts,whose fortune has been swindled away.

Can opening night of the city’sNutcracker Suite Ballet be saved in time?

With slapstick comedy, one-liners,chases, beautiful girls, musical numbersand the craziest version of The Nutcrackeryou’ll ever see, it’s fun for the whole family!

Subscription and individual ticketssales are now available online. Staffed boxoffice opens June 19. Watch for special tick-et giveaways, post-show discussions withcast and crew, and a special WorldPremiere Gala Banquet BenefitPerformance of Escaping Queens onAugust 10. The Gala includes dinner at theSesnon House catered by Gayle’s Bakeryand opening night seats to EscapingQueens for $100 per person, all of which isa fundraiser for Cabrillo Stage. n

•••Season runs July 13 to December 30,

2012. A Chorus Line plays Wednesday -Saturday evenings at 7:30 p.m., weekendmatinees at 2 p.m. — Anything Goes playsWednesday — Saturday evenings at 7:30p.m., weekend matinees at 2 p.m. —Escaping Queens plays Wednesday -Saturday evenings at 8:00 p.m., Sundaymatinees at 3 p.m. At Cabrillo CrockerTheater, 6500 Soquel Drive, Aptos, CA.

TICKETS: Online now atwww.cabrillostage.com. Staffed box office at831-479-6154 starting June 19 Prices $20 —

$46 (including ticket fees). Information:www.cabrillostage.com

•••Cabrillo Stage is a non-profit, non-union

professional summer stock musical theatrecompany dedicated to presenting full-scaleBroadway musicals to the greater MontereyBay Area. Each summer since 1981, CabrilloStage has provided thousands of Santa Cruzcounty residents and visitors with unforget-table, critically acclaimed productions, notedfor innovative sets, beautiful costumes, an out-standing pit orchestra and talented, profession-al performers. Jon Nordgren, ProducingArtistic Director.

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Anything Goes

Fifty-one years ago, Lucille Aldrichand the Aptos Ladies TuesdayEvening Society celebrated the first

Aptos Fourth of July Parade. This annualevent began as a community victory cele-bration and has expanded into a world-renowned icon known as the “WorldShortest Parade.” Over a half-century laterthe parade is based on the same small-town community values that were soimportant to Lucy and the Aptos LadiesTuesday Evening Society.

As Lucille explained, the Aptos Fourthof July Parade actually began as aMemorial Day barbecue in celebration ofthe community’s victory over a proposedzoning change. The change would haveallowed a cement packaging plant to bebuilt right in the center of Aptos Village.The locals rose up and defeated the pro-posal.

The first event was so popular, that aparade and potluck were planned to followon the 4th of July. The year was 1961, thesame year the Berlin Wall went up, John F.

Kennedy was President, and a first classstamp cost just 4 cents.

The Ladies Society invited everyone inAptos to the 4th of July potluck andparade. Lucille had enlisted the help of herfriend, Hank Shaw, a member of the

Monterey Bay Antique Car Club. Hankshowed up with 18 antique cars and driv-ers. The Ladies of the Tuesday EveningSociety dressed up in old-fashioned clothesand paraded alongside the antique carswith their children in tow.

As they were parading through thevillage, a train (Yes, there were passengertrains running though Aptos in those days)called the “Sun Tan Special” that transport-ed visitors from San Francisco and the BayArea to the Boardwalk in Santa Cruz,pulled into the Aptos Station.

When the passengers saw theimpromptu parade, many decided to hopoff to join the fun. Soon a procession ofhappy folks was marching along SoquelDrive. Originally, the parade route wasfrom the Driftwood Gas Station at TroutGulch Road (formerly known as TerribleHerbst) to the Pop Inn restaurant (now theBritannia Arms) and returning to theBayview Hotel. Little did they know thatwas the beginning of the annual AptosParade.

‘World’s Shortest Parade’ Parade Rolls OnOriginal event hailed a victory preventing zoning changes in Aptos Village



Mar Vista Elementary School students and teachers participate in the annual Aptos Fourth of July parade.

2012 Parade Grand MarshallsAdele Talmadge and Maura Noel

Maura Noel worked on theAmgen Tour of CA in 2009 and2010 as the Volunteer Director

both years, hoping to recruit approxi-mately 400 volunteers to be course mar-shals, work security, help the mediafolks, assist in catering etc. She had beenorganizing the local annual bike racecalled the Santa Cruz MountainsChallenge for the past two years and sohad a local reputation of knowing how toput on (smaller) bike events.

By attending the meetings that TinaShull held on behalf of the city, Maurawas able to get an overall idea of what ittook to put on the event. She knew whatparts of the race the hosting city wouldhave to provide and what services andwork the organizers would bring to thetable.

This meant leveraging and expand-ing her social network, which was great-ly enhanced by meeting Adele Talmadgewhen they both worked on the Seasidestart for the Tour in 2011. Abe Lincolnwas the overall organizer in Seaside last

year and Adele and Maura volunteeredmostly to extend the sphere of communi-ty to be beyond just Santa Cruz andAptos.

It was thru Adele’s Aptos networkthat she approached Cabrillo Collegefor their buy in and not only were theysupportive but they offered to host thefinish. Brian King immediately graspedthe visibility for the college of hostingthis international event and the staff ofCabrillo College was enthusiastic aswell. n

Adele Talmadge and Maura Noel

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Each year, on the fourth Sunday in July,thousands of runners from acrossAmerica and around the globe come to

Santa Cruz, California for the annual six-milerace to Capitola-by-the-Sea. This famousrace, which is held this year (2012) on SundayJuly 22, draws runners, joggers, and walkersfrom across America and around the globe.

History

The first Wharf to Wharf Race was runSaturday morning July 28, 1973. It was

not the main event of the day; just one of anumber of festivities scheduled by the City of

Capitola’s Heritage Days Committee organ-ized by Jim Reding and Wayne Fontes to cel-ebrate the dedication of Camp Capitola’sSuperintendent’s Office, as a California StateHistorical Landmark. Wayne Fontes chairedthe Race Committee and Soquel high Schooltrack coach, Ken Thomas, served as RaceDirector. The $200 race budget was under-written by the City of Capitola.

The race was a casual affair starting atthe Santa Cruz Wharf and winding its waythrough coastal neighborhoods to CapitolaVillage, some six miles to the south. It did

not run without incident. As the race lead-ers approached the Village, they were inad-vertently misdirected out onto CapitolaWharf, rather than to the CapitolaEsplanade where the finish line was actual-ly located. After some discussion, race offi-

cials declared Stanford’s Jack Bellah thewinner and duly awarded him a classicplaque proclaiming him Champion of the“WARF TO WARF” Race!



Poster Artist’s ‘Memory’The Official 40th Anniversary Wharf to Wharf lithograph, “Memory

Lane”, conceived and presented by Celicia Fikes, was unveiled Friday22 June at York Gallery andFraming in Santa Cruz. Itbrilliantly captures the his-toric essence of the race in amontage of nostalgic pic-tographs celebrating the joyof running in our seasidecommunity.

The poster presentationmeasures 18 x 24 and sellsfor $25.00. The exclusive100-print Limited Editioncomes signed and num-bered by the artist with aspecial certificate ofauthenticity and sells for$50.00. Gliceé prints arealso available in customformats.

Get your poster(s)now at York Gallery & Framing in Santa Cruz,at Capitola Beach on race day, online atwww.theyorkgallery.comor follow the instructionsbelow for mail orders.

40 Years of Racing Fun!Annual Wharf to Wharf Race takes place Sunday, July 22

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greatly affects all of us, every day! 6:30 –8:30 p.m. The Wetlands Resource Center islocated at the top of the Pajaro Valley HighSchool campus at 500 Harkins Slough Rd,Watsonville.

The presentation is free, but you mustreserve a seat by contacting Kathy Fieberling,831-345-1226, [email protected]. n

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Sixth Annual Hot Rodson the Green Car Show

July 7 & 8 at Twin Lakes Church Parking Lot

See one-of-a-kind hot rods and mem-orable classic cars. A premier carshow for all those who love the

symbol of the auto as the expression ofAmerican ingenuity and individualism.Bring your kids and camera and capturethe new with the classic. Spend the after-noon examining these metal sculpturesin paint, cloth, leatherette and chromewhile asking questions of these devotedcar owners and aficionados.

Plenty of parking nearby and lots ofcamaraderie all day.

ScheduleSaturday, July 7 • 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.8 – 11 a.m. — Free Coffee for Participantsalong the side of the building oppositethe T-Shirt Sales Tent

8 a.m. — Registration/Parking forEntrants Begins

11 a.m. — Car Show Starts & FoodService Begins

1 - 5 p.m. — Judging ofVehiclesRaffles at: 1, 2, 3, and 4p.m.

6:45 p.m. — Food ServiceCloses

7:30 p.m. — Car ShowEnds for the daySunday, July 8 • 8 a.m.to 2 p.m.

8 a.m. — Car Show Starts8 - 11 a.m. — Free Coffeealso Specialty Coffee

Available for purchase at the CoffeeShack

10:45 a.m. — Food Service Begins12:30 - 1:30 p.m. — Results of Judging/Awards Ceremony

2:00 p.m. — Food Service Closes/CarShow Ends n

•••Sponsored by the Kingsmen Car Club,

guys and gals who love God and have a passionfor cars! All profits benefit Kingsmen YouthMentoring Program. For more information goto www.tlc.org/ministries/men/kingsmen/


Parade Grandstand Raising Money for Jacob’s Heart

Comerica Bank is excited tobe providing VIP seating

at the Aptos 4th of Julyparade. Tickets are $10 with100 percent of all proceedsgoing to Jacob’s HeartChildren’s Cancer Support Services.

Seating will be on two 16-ft grand-

stands being provided byAptos High School. Tickets aregoing fast so please see RachelHill, Assistant Vice Presidentat Comerica Bank, 30 RanchoDel Mar in Aptos to get you

VIP seating and to support JacobsHeart. n

2011 Best of Show: 1932 Ford RoadsterPresented by the Arias Family


John Pisturino Named ‘Farmer of the Year’CCoommmmuunniittyyNews

The Santa Cruz County Farm Bureauhas named John Pisturino “Farmerof the Year” for 2012.This award is presented annually to

the farmer(s) who have contributedbeyond their normal farming duties tohelp the community. The presentation wasmade during its 95th Annual Meeting heldThursday, June 21, 2012 at SuncrestNurseries in Watsonville. The board ofdirectors felt it was appropriate to honorJohn who made significant contributionswithin Santa Cruz County and the PajaroValley.

Featured speaker for the evening wasCraig von Foerster, Executive Chef, PostRanch Inn, who spoke about “Love OfCuisine Acquired Locally” (LOCAL).Master and Mistress of Ceremony wasCynthia Mathiesen, Co-Chair of the PublicRelations and Information Committee andChris Enright, President of the Santa CruzCounty Farm Bureau.

Other activities of the Annual Meetingincluded the election of directors and offi-cers: There are 19 directors on the boardand all terms commence on November 1,2012

For 1st term, three-year director:

Adriana Silva, Organic Vegetables • JohnE. Eiskamp – Berries

For 2nd term, three-year director: JJScurich, Berries • Tom Broz – OrganicVegetables

For 3rd term, three-year directors:John Pisturino, Cattle

For President and State Delegate, two-year position: Cynthia Mathiesen, Berries

For 1st Vice President and StateDelegate, two-year position: David VanLennep, Timber

For Past-President and State Delegate,two-year position: Chris Enright, Orchids

“2012 Farmer of the Year” John Pisturino, Cattle RancherJohn Pisturino was born in San Jose,

Ca. in 1952. His father worked for theDiNapoli family and farmed prunes, pears,cherries, walnuts, and apricots in the SantaClara Valley and John was raised on one ofthe prune orchards owned by theDiNapolis. The Pisturino family had a 4-tunnel dehydrator plant where they dried2,500 tons of their own fruit each and driedsome for other farmers.

When John’s dad went to Escalon andKelseyville to farm, John took over the 75-

acre home place doing all the tractor work,running the dehydrator with its crew, andunloading the trucks. He then went to helphis father at Kelseyville working in thepear orchards and to Escalon to help in thePeach orchards.

After John’s father unexpectedlypassed away at the age of 59, FrankDiNapoli asked John to manage the fami-ly’s pear orchard in Kelseyville along withthe cattle ranch in Watsonville. John andhis family then moved to Watsonville in1982. The Pear orchard was pulled out nowhay is raised there for the cattle ranch inWatsonville.

John attended DeAnza & FoothillCollege studying Ornamental Horticulture.

John has hosted the Board of Directorsretreat at the ranch several times.

He has served as: President of the SantaCruz County Cattlemen’s Association •Director of the Santa Cruz County FarmBureau • Director of Agri-Culture •President of Foothill Firefighters Association• Farm Bureau Legislative Committee •Farm Bureau Nominating Committee

John has been a bull grader at theStockton and Galt Bull sales, as well as the101 Auction Sales Yards. n

“2012 Farmer of the Year” ~ John Pisturino, Cattle Rancher


Planning for retirement is crucial foreveryone, and it is especially criticalfor small business owners, the busi-

ness leaders many cite as the life blood ofthe American economy.

Indeed, according to the U.S. SmallBusiness Administration, small businessowners employ half of all private sectoremployees, pay 44 percent of total U.S. pri-vate payroll and have generated 65 percentof net new jobs over the past 17 years.

The challenge before American smallbusiness owners is keeping their compa-nies financially healthy long-term. This isso that small business owners do not over-rely on the sale of their business alone totake care of them in retirement, and so thebusiness will continue to remain a viableemployer in the communities it serves.

Because small business owners andentrepreneurs are busy every day workingto keep their businesses running strong,their schedule can often interfere withplanning for the future. But in this econo-my, planning is a must in any businessstrategy. Without it, business owners maybe surprised to find that the ultimate saleof their business may not leave enough forthem to live on. This is because the saletiming might be off, or their finances arenot strong enough to cover a full retire-ment.

“Setting a target number — or dollarfigure of what is needed to live on for therest of your life ‚ is important, and itshould be determined at least 10 yearsbefore you’re ready to retire,” says TaraReynolds, corporate vice president with

Massachusetts Mutual Life InsuranceCompany (MassMutual). “And as youapproach retirement, it’s also a good ideato re-calculate what the business is worthwith a proper business valuation to deter-mine how you will need to fund your non-working years, if the value has changed.Having this plan and expectation in placecan help you determine the best way andtime to retire from your business.”

The average business owner expectsto retire at age 68, according to a surveyconducted by GfK Custom Research NorthAmerican for MassMutual in 2011. Yet onlyone-third of the respondents had a soundretirement strategy to ensure income forlife, having access to income when needed,managing potential health care expensesand leaving a legacy to the next genera-tion.

MassMutual financial professionalKatheigh Degen of Kansas City offers thefollowing tips to help small business own-ers stay financially secure during the runup to retirement.

Retirement planning crucialfor small business owners

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Good is just not good enough formany employers today. As compa-nies look to do more with less, hir-

ing managers are drawn to those job candi-dates who stand out from the crowd andclearly illustrate the value they bring to anorganization.

If current employment trends didn’tmake landing your dream job toughenough, a gap between the skills hiringmanagers value in a candidate and how jobseekers describe their own skills presentsadditional challenges.

According to the annual JobPreparedness Indicator fromCareerAdvisoryBoard.org, more than half(56 percent) of job seekers are confidentthey know what qualifications are requiredfor employment. Yet, only 14 percent ofhiring managers reported that “most“ or“nearly all” job candidates, over the pastthree years, have had the skills their com-pany looks for in a potential employee.

J.T. O’Donnell, career strategist andauthor of “CAREEREALISM: The SmartApproach to a Satisfying Career,” suggeststhat job candidates need to learn how toG.L.O.W. in order to close the employer-candidate disconnect and shine brightlyamong an ever more competitive job mar-

ket. Here’s how to G.L.O.W.:G - Gain perspective: Take a step back

and assess your situation. “No two peopleare alike,” says O’Donnell. “You have tofigure out what’s important to you in yourlife and career. So, evaluating your values,preferences and interests will provide youwith a customized plan and increase yourability to achieve success.”

L - Luminate your goal: To “light up”your career goal, break down your pre-ferred position into a list of “must haves,”“nice to haves,” and “don’t wants.” Letthese criteria act as a compass to guide youtoward your career destination. A vividmental image of yourself as a success willkeep you motivated and moving forwardwhen things get tough.

O - Own your actions: Be ready andwilling to put forth the effort required tomake change happen. “Some requirementswill seem more daunting than others, likehaving to go back to school for the righteducation and career-oriented skills set,”says O’Donnell. “However, there are excel-lent options available today that provideflexible onsite and online scheduling soyou can maintain current responsibilitieswhile pursuing your dream career.”

W - Work it daily: Keep your goals in

the forefront of your mind so that you’lltake steps every day, no matter how small,to get closer to them. Display your goalwhere you can view it throughout the day.You should also ask yourself at least five orsix times a day, “Is what I’m doing rightnow helping me achieve my goals?” Atruthful answer to this question can bevery enlightening.

If you are just starting your career outof college or are a mid-career professional

seeking change - whether climbing higherin your current field or switching to a com-pletely different industry - applying theG.L.O.W. method will brighten yourfuture. n

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tion options, visit DeVry.edu; and to learnmore about the G.L.O.W. method, visitCareerealism.com.

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On Your Mark …

These misadventures notwithstanding, its273 participants considered the race a

grand success and, when they clamored fora rerun the following year, the organizingcommittee obliged and the race began a lifeof its own. Through the 70’s, the race grewdramatically, riding the wave of the runningboom that swept the nation. Its numbersdoubled each year into the eighties beforepeaking at around 3,700 runners in 1983. Itwas at that point that its leadership electedto take a more proactive role in its promo-tion and administration.

Getting Organized

In the fall of that year race representativeswere dispatched to the First AnnualRoadrace Management Convention inWashington DC to see what they could learnabout the business of running.

The knowledge they brought back led tomany changes in the face and future of therace, not the least of which was the introduc-tion of a commercial sponsorship program,which facilitated the addition of attractivenew features and expanded the financialhorizons of the event. More than 6,000 run-ners answered the starter’s call in 1984. Therace was rolling again!

The growth continued through 1987when a throng of 14,000 showed up, jam-ming village streets and race venues to thepoint that organizers feared for the future ofthe event, recognizing that it was in dangerof smothering in the gridlock of its own pop-ularity. In the years since, participation hasbeen carefully capped to preserve theintegrity of the race and insure the safety ofits runners. This restriction has placed a pre-mium on participation. The race field typi-cally sells out months in advance, earning ita gourmet reputation among elite athletesand casual joggers around the world as THEplace to be on the fourth Sunday in July … ifyou can get in!

As the race matured over the years, sotoo did its business profile. It was incorporat-ed as a California nonprofit in 1980 to pro-mote running as a means to health and fit-ness among the youth of Santa Cruz County.Planning for the race runs year-round. ItsBoard of Directors meets monthly to reviewpolicy, procedures and oversee the distribu-tion of race proceeds to a wide array of pro-grams and special projects.

Giving Back to Local Athletes

Race leadership and money spearheaded thedevelopment and maintenance of a world-

class all-weather tracks at Soquel, Aptos,Watsonville and San Lorenzo Valley and SantaCruz High Schools and mini-tracks at NewBrighton Middle School, Valencia and MissionHill Elementary Schools. Scholarships of $28,000are annually awarded to top student athletes.Race funds and equipment support the SantaCruz Track Club, International Games, SantaCruz Coast Athletic League and a wide varietyof local high school sports programs. Race dona-tions to the local community in 2010, alone,totaled more than $300,000. Total donations overthe years exceed four million dollars.

Giving Back to the Community

Speaking of money, an often overlookedbut significant collateral benefit of theRace is its substantial financial impact on thelocal economy. It is well-documented thatthe fourth weekend in July is the biggest ofthe year for Santa Cruz County’shotel/restaurant trade. Data compiled byThe Santa Cruz Conference and VisitorsBureau estimates that the 20,000 annual vis-itors generated by the event spend morethan eight million dollars locally.

The Wharf to Wharf Race today ismore than just a footrace. It has become apart of the local cultural fabric, touchingthe lives of thousands over its thirty-six-year history. Many have felt compelled torun it once as a rite of passage. Others runit year after year to celebrate their vitalityor… just because it’s fun. Thousands areinvolved as volunteers, sponsors, benefici-aries. It is truly a community event of, byand for runners. The fourth Sunday in Julyis a special date on the Santa Cruz calen-dar. All this from a $200 beginning back in1973!

With Success Comes …

The race is limited to 15,000 runners on a first-come-first-served basis. While most come for

sun, fun, and fitness reasons, serious athletes runto test their mettle against the best. The racedraws an elite, international field. The roll of pastchampions numbers several Olympic stars.

The largest summer event of its kind onthe West Coast Wharf to Wharf receivesbroad print and electronic media attentionbeing broadcast live on radio, covered bylocal TV stations and televised by cable tele-vision on race day evening. It is highlightedin all running industry publications as one ofthe top races in America.

Every One’s a Winner

Every one is a winner in the Wharf to Wharf.Elite runners vie for cash prizes of $3,000,

$2,000, $1,000 and top 100 winners are awardedCenturion Sweatshirts. Local and Wheelchairdivision champs receive commemorativeplaques and all race finishers earn a gift pack ofrefreshments and goodies featuring the officialWharf to Wharf T-shirt.

From start to finish, the Wharf to Wharfrace will be a fun-filled experience people ofall ages will enjoy. Between the thrillingviews of Santa Cruz and Capitola Coastline,stellar local bands and music, and familiarfaces cheering participants along the route,this year’s race will be an unforgettableexperience.

Remember, life is short and whether asrunner or observer, this 10k run makes forgood conversation and stories to tell yourfriends, family, and children. So make plansto make the last Sunday in July count, andtake advantage of this fun filled, one of akind event in our backyard. n

•••The Race is produced and administered by

Wharf to Wharf Race, Inc., a California nonprofitcorporation chartered to promote running as ameans to health and fitness. Race proceeds benefitSanta Cruz County youth sports in general andthe running community in particular. Website:wharftowharf.com

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You can forget about “the loneliness of thelong distance runner” at the Wharf toWharf Race. The six-mile race route is

lined with a virtual gauntlet of entertainment:singers, dancers, clowns and jugglers along withbands of every stripe: pep, dance, classical, rag-ing sixties, surf, heavy metal, pop, jazz, mari-achi, percussion, bagpipes; more than fortygroups in all. The race has more entertainmentper mile than any other event of its kind in theworld firing up the runners and fueling the fes-tive throngs of spectators along the way.

If you’re not running the race, you canstill get in on the fun. Join the Wharf to

Wharf Racing Team. Get out there and doyour thing! Find out how to reserve a spotin this gala gauntlet of fun and folly. n

Contact Brendan Kelly, EntertainmentCoordinator: [email protected] or 831-706-4032

The Wharf to Wharf Roadshow

This is the 40th annual Wharf to Wharf Race!If you’ve been at this scenic six-mile classicbefore, you know about the weather, the

live bands, the throngs of festive spectators and thecoveted Wharf to Wharf Runner T-shirt, awardedonly to race finishers and never sold to anyone,anywhere, at any price … ever.

Starting at the Santa Cruz Wharf, at8:30AM the race opens with a dash downBeach Street, passing the Ferris wheel, BigDipper roller coaster and merry-go-round ofthe world famous Santa Cruz BeachBoardwalk. Runners then cross San LorenzoBridge and loop around the Yacht Harbor toTwin Lakes Beach. Turning inland thecourse winds through Schwann LakeWildlife Sanctuary then breaks back onto theocean bluffs at Pleasure Point. From there

the wayw a n d e r st h r o u g hquaint sea-side neigh-borhoodsbefore dip-ping downto a festivefinish at theC a p i t o l aWharf.2011Wharf to Wharf Results Top 10 Men1. Silas Kipruto – 26:56; 2. Shadrack

Kosgei – 27:12; 3. Macdonard Ondara –27:29; 4. Brett Gotcher – 27:32; 5. StephenMuange – 27:56; 6. Yong-Sung Leal – 28:11; 7.

Tonny Okello – 28:39; 8. Jake Schmitt – 28:51;9. Chris Chavez 29:04; 10. Kevin Pool – 29:162011 Wharf to Wharf Results Top 10 Women

1. Magdalena Lewy Boulet – 30:49; 2.Alemtsehay Misganaw – 32:12; 3. Nicole

Hagobian – 33:12; 4. Natasha Labeaud –33:38; 5. Risper Gesabwa – 33:42; 6. ClaraPeterson – 33:51; 7. Alexa Glencer – 34:13;8. Sarah Rankin – 34:56; 9. Suzanne Segesta– 35:11; 10. Vanessa Fraser – 35:22

The 2012 Race CourseCCoommmmuunniittyyNews

“It was a happy coincidence that theparade coincided with the train passingthrough,” recalled Lucille. Later that year,the Southern Pacific Railroad tried to closethe crossing in front of the Bayview Hotel.The Aptos Ladies again took action anddressing in Victorian clothes, invited thepress to watch them lay down on the rail-road tracks in protest. The court decided thatthe Southern Pacific could not close off theright-of-way. The Ladies Tuesday EveningSociety of Aptos was again victorious.

Lucille and her friends decided torepeat the celebration the next year bymaking it an annual Fourth of July parade.Enthusiasm for the event grew by leapsand bounds. The crowd of parade goers

and watchers increased from a few fami-lies and passersby in 1961 to a several hun-dred in 1968 to an estimated 20 thousandtoday including both the participants andspectators.

Now very early each Fourth of July,lawn chairs and blankets mysteriouslyappear out of the darkness and the morn-ing fog along the 3,300-foot (0.62 miles)parade route between State Park Drive andTrout Gulch Road. By parade time, thestreet is lined with people and the chairsand blankets are filled by enthusiasticspectators. Times may have changed sincethat first parade 50 years ago, but webelieve that Lucille Aldrich and the LadiesTuesday Evening Society of Aptos wouldbe pleased by what their victory paradehas become. n



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TheWatsonvilleBand

Bruce Woolpert, GraniterockCompany CEO died Sunday in atragic boating accident at Lake

Tahoe. According to Placer County Sheriff’s

Capt. Jeff Ausnow, Woolpert, age 61, waslast seen towing adinghy as he went tomoor his boat at abuoy in Lake Tahoe.His body was laterfound floating in thewater near BrockwayShores on the NorthShore on Sunday after-noon with the dinghynearby. “He may havefallen from the dinghy while mooring theboat,” Ausnow said.

It is speculated by friends that he fellwhile leaving the boat and getting into thedinghy. He may have hit his head, fallingunconscious into the lake and drowning.An autopsy is pending to determine thecause of death.

Woolpert was at his Lake Tahoe con-dominium with family friends and his 18-year-old son, but was alone at the time ofthe accident.

As the grandson of companyfounder A.R. Wilson, Woolpert was thethird generation to lead the family-owned company founded in 1900 andserved as Graniterock’s chairman andchief executive officer. Graniterock is aconstruction material supplier and heavyengineering contractor with more than600 employees that is based inWatsonville, Calif. The company splitfrom the larger Granite Construction in1936. Company operations are basedmostly on the high-quality aggregatequarried in Aromas.

Graniterock board member MarkKaminski, will take over as chairman of theboard and acting CEO. Kaminski is retiredfrom a full-time position as president and

CEO of Commonwealth Industries Inc., isa graduate of Indiana University and theHarvard University Graduate School ofBusiness.

In 2006, Woolpert created and headedthe Committee for Good SchoolGovernance, a group of community lead-ers that had as its agenda to foster changein the Pajaro Valley Unified School District.The group endorsed and funded schoolboard candidates Willy Yahiro, Kim Turley,Libby Wilson and Leslie De Rose, and was

given much of the credit for their success inbeing elected to the school board. The com-mittee also endorsed the winner, KimDeSerpa, for the Area 1 seat in the 2010election.

Jess Brown, CEO of the Santa CruzCounty Farm Bureau, said, “Bruce waspassionate about education and providingthe best opportunities for students. Hestarted The Committee for Good SchoolGovernance in order to screen and selectschool board candidates that would putstudents first.”

During Woolpert’s leadership,Graniterock received national and staterecognition for its business operations,including the 1992 Malcolm BaldrigeNational Quality Award and the 1994Governor’s Golden State Award.

The Company has also been listed inFortune 500’s “Best Places to Work inAmerica,” and in 2003, Fortune SmallBusiness Magazine selected Woolpert as a“Best Boss”

Woolpert was born in Watsonville. Hehad two children, Marianne and Arthur,with his wife, Rose Ann. Before joiningGranite Rock Company, he worked fornine years at Hewlett-Packard. n

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Bruce Woolpert

During Woolpert’s leadership, Graniterockreceived national and state recognition for itsbusiness operations, including the 1992Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award andthe 1994 Governor’s Golden State Award.

The Santa Cruz County CollegeCommitment, a countywide collabo-rative comprised of public education

institutions including all K-12 SchoolDistricts, Cabrillo College, CSU MontereyBay, San Jose State University (SJSU) and theUniversity of CaliforniaSanta Cruz (UCSC)today announces it hasappointed Ray KauppExecutive Director.

Kaupp, who mostrecently served as theDirector of WorkforceDevelopment atCabrillo College, wasalso a member of theSanta Cruz County College CommitmentSteering Committee, where he was respon-sible for many of its initiatives.

“In just nine months since its launch,the Santa Cruz County CollegeCommitment has worked together toachieve major milestones, including acountywide Board of Trustees meeting, col-laboration between area high school coun-selors, a meeting of all local high schoolprincipals, convening math and Englishfaculties between the high school and col-lege levels, and the first annual Samper S4CFourth Grade Experience,” said Brian King,President of Cabrillo College. “The groupacknowledged the need for infrastructureto take the organization to the next leveland to ensure long-term sustainability. Weare fortunate to have Ray Kaupp’s visionand leadership as Executive Director.”

The Santa Cruz County CollegeCommitment, a historic partnership ofpublic, K-12 and higher education institu-tions, was formed with the goal of increas-ing the college readiness and success ofevery student in Santa Cruz County.

As part of its participation in the SantaCruz County College Commitment, theSanta Cruz County Office of Educationcontributed a $50,000 grant to aid the col-laborative in building a sustainable infra-structure that would enable the organiza-tion to execute key initiatives and to pur-sue additional outside funding.

“We are honored to be part of theSanta Cruz County College Commitment,and we view our investment in the organi-zation as an investment in the success ofour county’s students,” said MichaelWatkins, Superintendent, Santa CruzCounty Office of Education. “We arepleased that Ray Kaupp has accepted theposition of Executive Director and we lookforward to achieving many more successesunder his leadership.”

As part of the Santa Cruz CountyCollege Commitment, the participating edu-cational organizations have committed to: • Provide information, services andresources to help Santa Cruz Countystudents and their families prepare forcollege.

• Deliver a K-12 academic program withrigor and support for admission topost-secondary education.

• Help students successfully transitionto and succeed in college, or on acareer pathway.

• Reduce or eliminate financial barriersso that every student can afford aquality, post-secondary education.

• Work together to deliver these com-mitments for the young people, fami-lies and employers of Santa CruzCounty. “As a member of the Santa Cruz

County College Commitment SteeringCommittee, having Ray Kaupp’s involve-

ment has resulted in immediate progresson a number of key initiatives,” said GaryBloom, Superintendent, Santa Cruz CitySchools. “This level of collaboration amongK-12 schools countywide and our local col-leges is unprecedented, and in years to

come, the work of the collaborative willresult in better prepared high school grad-uates and more successful college stu-dents.”



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“We are honored to be partof the Santa Cruz CountyCollege Commitment, andwe view our investment inthe organization as aninvestment in the success ofour county’s students. Weare pleased that Ray Kaupphas accepted the position ofExecutive Director and welook forward to achievingmany more successes underhis leadership.”

— Michael Watkins, Superintendent,Santa Cruz County Office of Education

Matt Chrabot is a world-class triathlete andis going to the 2012 Olympics as Alternate.In his own words, here is his story.

•••

I’m a triathlete (sport comprised of onesingle event with 3 disciplines of swim-ming, cycling, finishing with running)

and have recently moved to Aptos from theUS Olympic Training Center in ColoradoSprings, CO. I’m training with a world classgroup of triathletesboth international andfellow American train-ing partners. I’ve beentraining with BevanDocherty (NZL), PaulMatthews (AUS), andCapitola native TommyZaferes since January.Bevan is a two timeOlympic Medalist aswell as the 2004 World Champion. Paul is atop-notch long course triathlete and Tommyhas enough promise in the sport for me tomove half way across the country to trainwith him.

After being the number one rankedAmerican for the past two years, my goalwas to qualify and represent the USA at the2012 Olympics in London. It’s a long story,but I fell short at US Olympic Team Trials inMay down in San Diego. I’ll be present andready in London, playing the role asAlternate in case the qualifiers HunterKemper and Manny Huerta hurt themselves,

become ill, or can’t start for any reason.Unfortunately, I won’t walk in opening cere-monies, live in the athletes’ village and eatfree McDonalds, have free access to events,or any affiliation with the USOC or thegames unless of course I become eligible tohave a start in the event on August 7 in HydePark at 10:30AM. After all, you aren’t consid-ered an Olympian until the gun goes off.

I grew up swimming, competed in col-lege for George Mason University in Fairfax,VA and discovered that my relatively smallbuild would suit the sport of triathlon per-fectly. Most swimmers are tall with wideshoulders, where as I’m a bit shorter with asmaller frame. More like a runner or a cyclist.I felt like I had a head start in the sport andafter a few years of putting in quality train-ing time and volume on the bikeand run, my strengths began toeven out and I wasn’t better orweaker at any of the three disci-plines. When I first heard that aworld-class swimmer fromSanta Cruz was interested intriathlon, my first question washow big is he? Tommy, as who itturned out to be, is my size but amuch faster swimmer. I knewhe’d be on the right track for theRio 2016 Olympics if he weretraining with Bevan and Paul ona daily basis.

I was looking for a newtraining location around sea

level on the west coast. I wanted a mild cli-mate like LA, San Diego, the Bay Area, orSedona, AZ. Near a major international air-port where I can get non-stop flights toalmost anywhere in the country and/orworld. Trips to the airport around an hour orless since I’m sometimes racing 2-3 times permonth and coming home in between. I hatetraffic (LA) and steer clear from big cities(San Diego). I love the ocean and smallchanges in climate. That just leaves one placeleft, the Northern Monterrey Bay area.

Colorado Springs is at 6,000ft and livingthere rather than visiting a few weeks hereand there becomes difficult on the body aftera few months. Especially being a triathlete,juggling to train three disciplines a day. Ifound the location of Aptos and Santa Cruz

is ideal for a triathlete. Swimming at CabrilloCollege, UCSC, In-Shape or around thewharf are great options. The cycling is notonly scenic and world class, but I feel verysafe riding here. The average speed or trafficaround town is very low compared to therest of the country. Traffic speeds of 25-35mph and bike lanes on nearly every streetare more appealing than 45mph streets withno shoulder to ride in. Having the option to

run every day in Nicene Marks,Pogonip, the soft sand at Rio DelMar beach, Aptos and Soquel HighSchools are ideal.

For now, I’ll be based out ofAptos. After spectating and possi-bly competing in London, I’ll mostlikely switch to long coursetriathlon. Less international travel,politics, and racing in places likeBeijing, Budapest, Sydney,Yokohama, and Richards Bay,South Africa, and heading to more“local” races like New York CityTriathlon or Chicago Triathlon.

Thanks for having me inAptos. n

Why I moved to AptosBy Matt Chrabot

Anticipate Needs

Traditionally, most people need about 70percent of their current annual income

to live comfortably in retirement. Knowwhat your business is worth - both as oneentity, and also broken down into smallerparts. Only about 10 percent of businesssales involve the entire business as onelump sum.

Save on the Side

You’ve probably heard about diversifyingyour portfolio, and the same is true with

diversifying your retirement plan. Put aside20 to 25 percent of your gross income in sav-ings outside of the business. This providesyou with flexibility as you plan your exit fromthe business. For example, if you have an heiror employee interested in purchasing thecompany, they might not be able to afford itall at once, but could take over the helm withsmaller payments over a period of time.

Having additional savings can help you tideover in retirement while you also receive pay-ments for the business.

Explore Options

As you near retirement, selling off yourbusiness in one setting would make

everything easy. But as mentioned earlier,it doesn’t always work that way. Knowingyour business’ value can help you evaluateoffers that come your way, so you canmake an educated decision on whether tosell and live comfortably in retirement, orkeep working and pursue a better offer.Don’t wait too long to find a buyer

Within three to five years of retirement,business owners should start to find

a buyer for the business. Of course, thisplan demands that the owner set anexpected retirement date and stick to it. Bywaiting too long, owners may begin toexperience poor health and low energy,which could affect productivity and poten-tially the profitability of the company.

Planning for retirement is so crucial,and owning a business can often add com-plications in timing the retirement perfectly.

“Business owners put so much hardwork into building the business and mak-ing it strong and viable in the market,”

says Degen. “With additional planning inretirement strategy, a good business ownercan retire and see the business continue tosucceed even after it has been transitionedover to new owners.” n

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Just a few months ago, Dr. Nancy Leungmoved into her new orthodontic officelocated at the corner of Soquel and Rio

Del Mar, just down and around the cornerfrom Aptos Junior High.

Dr. Leung enjoys getting to know hernew community and values the beginningof her Aptos roots. Her two children enjoyattending Aptos Christian Preschool andshe and her husband have been makingfriends through their involvement in thecommunity.

“I’ve practiced for over nine years inOrthodontics in such places asMinneapolis, Palo Alto, SouthernCalifornia, Sacramento, and Watsonville,but my husband and I just love Aptos. Theclean air, the beach and the beautifulweather, we’ve found home,” Dr. Leungshared. “We are happy to be here everydayknowing that there is no better place tolive.”

While she’s new to Aptos, she’s notnew to dentistry. Dr. Leung earned herdoctorate from the University of SouthernCalifornia, School of Dentistry in 2003. Shethen continued her studies and earned aCertificate in Orthodontics and a Mastersin Dentistry from the University ofMinnesota in 2005. In 2007, she started herfirst orthodontic office in Watsonville.

This past school year Dr. Leung andher husband made educational presenta-tions for the Monterey Dental Society atlocal schools such as Valencia Elementaryand Mar Vista Elementary.

“The students loved our monkey withthe teeth the most. We taught them how tobrush and floss, how dental caries areformed, and what to expect at a dentalvisit. We also reviewed good and badfoods for their teeth,” Dr. Leung comment-ed.

Dr. Leung is committed to communityservice. She is a member of the AptosChamber of Commerce, as well as theAffinity program, an organization commit-ted to providing services to low-incomechildren. She is also a benefactor to GiveKids A Smile. In recognition of her passionfor helping in the community, theMonterey Dental Society awarded herDentist of the Year in 2010.

She is also devoted to the environ-ment. She uses digital X-rays that emitvery low radiation, digital study models

and photos, and her offices have an ingen-ious ‘chartless’ method for individualclient record keeping there by savingpaper.

“Being green is important to me,hence the green apple with braces as ourlogo!” Dr. Leung shared. “I even drive ahybrid car!”

As for recycling, she only takes it sofar. “We never recycle anything on ourpatients,” she assured. “Our brackets areindividually packaged from the manufac-turer so our patients know they are brandnew.”

Dr. Leung treats adults, teens, andchildren. Treatment includes full treat-ment, early child interceptive treatment(Phase I, Phase II), orthognathic surgerycases, adult orthodontic treatment andInvisalign. She offers metal braces, ceramicbraces, self-ligating brackets andInvisalign.

People visit Dr. Leung for a variety ofreasons, not only because they may havecrooked teeth but in pursuit of healthyteeth. A misaligned bite can cause wearingand fracturing of healthy teeth and crowd-

ed teeth can be difficult to clean resultingin decay and periodontal disease.

“We do everything we can to ensurethat treatment is comfortable, easy, con-venient, and affordable. We also workclosely with our patients to find the perfectfinancial arrangement everyone is comfort-able with,” she shared.

Patient comfort is a priority Dr.Leung’s office is successful with, as patientAlfonso Lobato can attest.

“My experience was very good.Everything was well explained before anyprocedure began. At each visit I wasinformed of what was going to be doneand between appointments I was alwaystold what to expect, with opportunities toask questions.”

Dr. Leung is quite flexible with sched-uling, offering weekend appointments,various office hours and two office loca-tions to accommodate clients’ schedules.Their answering service is monitored by alive person 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.Why that extra service?

“As a mom, I’ve been up in the middleof the night with a sick child. A number of

times I’ve called an on-call nurse with myconcerns. I then realized how important itis to have someone there for you at alltimes,” Dr. Leung confided.

Moms, such as Christy Bracken, knowthey can trust Dr. Leung. “My kids experi-ence was great! It was nice that she wasopen on Saturday’s. Her chair-side mannerwas very good.”

“We can also stop harmful habits likethumb sucking, which can cause dentaland skeletal problems if left untreated.Some children are embarrassed or teasedabout their teeth, and we are here to helpbuild their confidence and self-esteem bychanging that,” she said.

The recommended age for an ortho-dontic evaluation according to theAmerican Association of Orthodontists is 7years old. It’s better to be evaluated earlyso there are more treatment options avail-able.

Orthodontic treatment isn’t just forchildren. Many adults visit Dr. Leung aswell, accounting for almost half of herclient base. They may have wanted treat-ment as a child, but didn’t get that oppor-tunity.

“Sometimes, adults need orthodontictreatment in order to make enough spaceor special positioning of their teeth forveneers, implants, crowns, or bridges. Iwork very closely with many dentists toensure that our patient’s treatment out-come is excellent and proceeds as smooth-ly as possible,” Dr. Leung shared.

Dr. Leung is committed to makingeach patient feel like they’re part of thefamily. She offers complimentary ortho-dontic examinations so prospectivepatients can get to know her. She reviewsthe patient’s goals and expectations, takesdigital photos and performs an examina-tion.

“I like to be thorough, laying it all onthe table so people are educated, informedand can visualize the plan. We discuss myfindings, possible treatment options, deter-mine the best time to start treatment,length of treatment, and financial options,”Dr. Leung shared. n

•••Dr. Leung is located at 9515 Soquel Drive,

Suite 103 in Aptos. Phone: (831) 685-2800.She also has an office located at 520 East LakeAve, Watsonville. Phone: (831) 724-4182

BusinessProfile

DR. NANCY LEUNG, DDSThe New Girl on the Block

By Cynthia Howe

Despite a wet spring, rainfall wasonly at 70% of normal on April 1.The Soquel Creek Water District

declared a Stage 1 Water Shortage Alertasking customers to voluntarily reducewater use 5 percent, which equates toabout 5 gallons per person each day fromMay through October.

The District will also continue toenforce its Water Waste Ordinance, whichincludes the following restrictions:• Prevent General Water Waste: Noindiscriminate running of water

• No Sprinkler Use between 10 a.m. and8:00 p.m.

• No Washing ofPaved Surfaces: Usea broom instead

• Positive Shut-offHose Nozzles required when washingstructures or vehiclesAnnual rainfall is critical to our water

supply. The District relies solely ongroundwater, pumped with wells fromunderground aquifers to supply water toour customers.

The aquifers are replenished only byrainwater soaking into the ground. Basedon hydrology, conserving an extra 5 per-

cent, particularly during the dry monthswhen outdoor water use increases, we canhelp protect our aquifers from the deficitcaused by this year’s low rainfall.

Unfortunately, a year of low rainfall isnot the only challenge we face in protect-ing our water supply. Recent informationfrom hydrologists confirms that theaquifers are already over-drafted, meaningthe District and other well owners havepumped more water out than is being nat-urally replenished.

Over-drafted coastal aquifers runthe risk of seawater intrusion, which

occurs when lowgroundwater levelsallow seawater to seepinland into the aquifercontaminating our wells.

Through conservation efforts and byseeking supplemental water supplies,the District is working to find solutionsthat will allow us to continue to provideour community with the water it needswhile being good stewards of our pre-cious water resources.

Thank you for being a part of the solu-tion through your continued water aware-ness and conservation efforts. The District

has many tools available to support you inusing water more efficiently, includingfree water-saving devices, water-wisebusiness and house calls, and a robustrebate program. n

•••

Please contact the Conservation andCustomer Service Department for more infor-mation at (831) 475-8500, [email protected] or online atwww.soquelcreekwater.org. Thank you for sav-ing water for all of us!



Summer Water Cutbacks Set Goal to Save Five Gallons a Day


The Book Bag by Robert Francis

by Robert Francis

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The Book Bag Books for little marine biologists…

Seababy: A Little Otter Returns HomeBy Ellen LevineIllustrated by Jon Van ZyleWalker. $16.99 (Age: 4 - 8)

Based on an actual rescue program con-ducted by the Monterey Bay

Aquarium, the author discussed baby ottercare with the staff’s scientists so that thispicture book would be as authentic as pos-sible.

The story begins with a baby sea otterseparated from his mother during a storm.The little fellow is washed up on shorewhere he is found and taken to the aquari-um. Once he is checked for injuries, theotter is placed in the special pool where heis cared for and he is allowed to mature ina safe environment.

zzzzzzzzzzTwo staff members from the aquarium

place the otter in a carrier and take him toa local beach where he is set loose. Withinminutes, the otter is back in his naturalenvironment in the seaweed beds andmaking new friends.

Excellent illustrations and a very topi-cal subject make this an excellent picturebook for youngsters who want to knowmore about the otters they see off ourshores here on the Central Coast.

DolphinsBy Gallimard Jeunesse Illustrated by Sylvaine PeyrolsMoonlight Publishing. $11.99 (Ages: 4 and up)

With transparent overlays and lots ofinformation on the life of the dol-

phin, this book fills in young readers on

every aspect of the marine mammals’ exis-tence.

You’ll learn that the dolphin ancestorsdate back 55 million years, that they canstay underwater for up to twenty minutesand that when a mother dolphin givesbirth, another female guards her. Dolphinsuse clicks andwhistles tocommunicateand they cansee and hearunderwater.

S o c i a lcreatures, dol-phins oftentravel andhunt together,they help oneanother ifthey are in difficulty and they are found inevery ocean and some rivers around theworld.

Nicely designed with a ring bindingthat allows the book to be opened flat, thisis a fascinating study of one of the mostappealing creatures you’ll find in theocean. And, once again, since this is adenizen of Monterey Bay, young readershave the opportunity of seeing the dolphinup-close and personal.

In the SeaBy David ElliotIllustrated by Holly MeadeCandlewick Press. $16.99 (Ages: 3-5)

As with their two previous collabora-tions, “In the Farm” and “In the

Wild,” Elliot and Meade combine captivat-ing woodcut illustrations and short poetryas they go beneath the sea to introduceyoungsters to the behavior and interac-tions of a variety of sea creatures.

You’ll meet a dainty sea horse, fear-some shark, an octopus that can vanish atwill in a cloud of ink, and a starfish thatuses its five fingers to maneuver about.

Urchins, sardines, shrimp, and macker-el all share one two page spread while her-ring, dolphin, orca, a sea turtle, and a fero-cious moray eel swim past on other pages.You’ll see coral and anemones with clown

fish darting about. The chambered nautilusbobs past as her shell spins round, a secre-tive giant squidmakes a fleet-ing appearanceand the pufferfish does itsimitation of aballoon onother pages.

T h eauthor savesthe biggest seacreature for lastand, of course, the blue whale doesn’t evenfit on two pages. It takes an extra page togive you a sense of his gigantic size.

Exploring the depths, this picturebook will excite budding oceanographersto do further reading to learn more aboutall of these special sea critters.

I Spy Under the SeaBy Edward GibbsTemplar. $14.99 (Ages: 2-5)

If you ever played the eye-spy game,you’ll appreciate how this book isdesigned. The first page reads, “I spy withmy little eye something with stripes.” Onthe opposite page is a clue (“I have a funnyname”) and a whole that shows just a bit ofthe fish. Flip the page and there are seven

clownfish!As you

move throughthe book, you’llalso realizethere is somereverse count-ing involvedhere as well.There will besea horse andcrab pictures as

well as swordfish, octopuses, dolphin,and finally one very large, toothy sharkthat says, “I’m a SHARK…and I spyYOU!”

This fun adaption of a classic game isa good way to work on identifying somecommon ocean creatures but it alsoincludes a little counting practice as well.

Dolphin Baby!By Nicola DaviesIllustrations by Brita GranstromCandlewick Press. $15.99 (Ages: 5 and up)

There’s no getting away from the factthat the dolphin is one of the favorite

subjects for picture books about sea mam-mals. Perhaps that’s because the other twoshowstoppers – the shark and whale – canoften be a little too awesome and frighten-ing for the younger set.

In this Junior Library Guild Selection,the author looks at the life of a baby dol-phin from the time it is born until a bit overhalf a year old. Assisted by his mother, thecalf learns to catch fish and he discovers hecan make the distinctive whistle that allowsthe mammals to communicate. Every dol-phin has one whistle that’s its own andmight be compared to a human’s name.

Learning to live with other dolphins,avoiding danger and communicating withclicks are some of the other lessons theyoungster is going to have to learn to sur-vive in what can sometimes be a hostileenvironment.

Dolphin calves stay with their moth-ers until they are about four years old.They begin to breed when they are abouttwelve and can live for between twentyand thirty years.

An interesting picture book that shedslight on the early months of a dolphin’schildhood, this engaging volume illus-trates that many creatures besides humansneed their parents for more than just ashort period of time. n


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Summer Grilling and Fire SafetyBy Mike DeMars – Fire Inspector Central Fire Protection District

Warm weather has arrived inSanta Cruz County and the out-door grilling season has begun.

Cooking outdoors can be a great alterna-tive to indoor cooking on hot summerdays. It can also present a fire hazard if notdone safely. During the months of May,June, July and August, the fire serviceexperiences an increase in residential fires.Many of them are attributed to unsafepractices when cooking outdoors. An esti-mated 5700 grill fires occur annually in theUnited States. Following some commonsense safety tips could have preventedmany of these fires.

Outdoor grilling should be done out-doors. Never use an outdoor grill insideof your home, garage or inside of a tent.Using a device with an open flame in anenclosed space presents a serious fire haz-ard. It also has the potential to exposeanyone in the home to toxic gases such ascarbon monoxide. Carbon monoxideexposure in an enclosed space can bedeadly. Grills should be located outsideof the home away from combustible

materials such as sid-ing, fences and rail-ings. The grill shouldalso be positioned sothat it is not under eavesor low hanging branch-es. As a rule, open flamecooking devices shouldnot be used within tenfeet of any house or structure.

Place the grill a safe distance fromplay areas and foot traffic. Children andpets should be kept away from the grillarea. A three-foot “safe zone” should beobserved around the grill for this purpose.Long handled grilling tools should beused. This will keep the “chef” a safe dis-tance from heat and open flames.Accumulation of fat and grease should becleaned periodically. This will preventthem from being ignited by a hot grill.

If you are using a charcoal grill, makesure that you use lighter fluid only to startthe fire. Do not use any other flammableliquids to start a charcoal fire. Many flam-mable liquids will produce large amounts

of gas that will flashback when ignited andmay cause burninjuries. Once the fire islit, do not add lighterfluid while the fire isburning. Make sure thatlighter fluid is storedout of the reach of chil-

dren and away from heat sources. Propane grills should be inspected for

damage before the first use of the season.Propane cylinders should be checked fordamage and hoses checked for leaks.Visually check the hoses for cracks andwear. If a leak is suspected, a light soapand water solution can be applied to thehose. Escaping propane will produce bub-bles near the damaged area of the hose. Ifyou have a leak, turn the grill off immedi-ately and have it professionally repaired.Turn the grill off also if you hear or smellgas leaking while it is being used. If youstill hear or smell gas after turning it off,keep everyone away and call your local firedepartment.

Another thing that has been increas-ing in popularity during the summermonths is fire pits. Fire pits should not beconstructed within twenty-five feet of astructure or combustible material. Keepflammable materials and liquids awayfrom the pit at all times. Do not use anytype of flammable liquid to light or relightthe fire. As with grill use, create a three-foot “safe zone” around the pit for thesafety of children and pets. Do not burntrash, leaves, cardboard or plywood inyour fire pit. Only use seasoned hardwoods as fuel. Soft woods such as pine orcedar have higher moisture content. Thesetypes of fuel may pop and throw sparksout of the fire pit area. It is also a goodpractice to keep a fire extinguisher or gar-den hose nearby. n

•••For more summer safety tips you can go to

www.safekids.org, www.usa.fema.gov orCentral Fire District’s website atwww.centralfpd.com.

Central Fire Protection District930 17thAvenue, Santa Cruz, Ca. 95062, 831-479-6843


We’ve been cleaning out ourgarage so we can park a vehiclein it for the first time in 24 years.

Truth be told, I’m not so much cleaning outthe garage as I’m clearing out my past. Ifyou’ve ever cleaned out a closet, a base-ment or an attic (we had these in Ohiowhere I grew up), you know what I’m talk-ing about.

Why do we have to go through thisletting go process anyway? Because wehumans are hoarders. Perhaps not thehoarder who might stack the last 20 yearsof newspapers in the living room or 72cases of white sox in the bedroom. Wehoard thoughts and feelings. While thecould-a/should-a/would-a and if-onlythoughts don’t take up physical space,

they do crowd out new possibilities. And what if we let this (situation, rela-

tionship, job, opportunity, title, dream) goand nothing better shows up? This unex-amined belief may be the mother lode forwhy we work for people who don’t valueus and why we stay in relationships thataren’t nurturing.

So I’m sorting items into toss,Goodwill, garage sale or keep, items likehigh school yearbooks, term papers from1970 and my business cards from pastemployers. What was I thinking wouldhappen by holding on to the stuff? That bysaving the yearbook, I’d reincarnate thebody I had as the most athletic girl of oursenior class? By saving old business cards,Nokia would beg me to come back andoffer a bonus to do so? That by storing theA+ college papers (didn’t have enoughboxes for the C’s), I’d have proof of my IQ?

I even had a stack of love-denied let-ters (I kept the love-desired, too!). Did Ireally think that the ones who broke myheart would someday come running, say-ing, “I was wrong, you are my soul mate!”Crazy, right? Yet, the evidence was in myhand and the thoughts were in my head.

It was easy to toss the yearbooks andthe business cards (because they’d makeme new ones, right). The love-notes wentin and out of the “save” pile a few times.Why? Because some part of me was still in

the relationship. When that truthemerged, they were tossed andthe phantom relationshipended.

Letting go isn’t aboutthe object or memory itbrings back, it’s aboutletting go of the meaningthat keeps us anchoredin the past with regretand limits who we arenow. Our attachmentto the past, whetherwe deemed it a fail-ure or a success,limits our per-formance today.

Letting gotakes courage —courage to putthe past in thepast and be pres-e n t .Consciouslytossing out theobjects doesn’tnegate thepast, it makesroom for the

present and that makes room for the future. Whether or not you even have a

garage to clear out, ask yourself: What am I holding onto that might be

holding me back? It doesn’t matter ifyou’re holding onto a huge mistake (whydidn’t I take that other job!) or a huge suc-cess (I was chosen out of 300 candidates),either can keep us stuck in a certain view ofourselves.

What might show up if I let go of whatI think it means about me? What if I let goof being right about being wronged or thatthis is the only job I can get or the only rela-tionship I can have.

Who might I be if I let go of who I havealways considered myself to be?

What is it costing me today to stayattached to the past?

Clear out a closet or one corner of thegarage or one box you haven’t looked atfor 10 years and see what thoughts aboutyourself you’re ready to put in the past. n

•••BTW: The vehicle we’re readying the

garage for is a restored 1950 F1 Ford truck. It’llbe interesting to see what it feels like to inten-tionally ride around in the past. I’ll let youknow.

What’s in your garage?By Camille Smith

FeaturedColumnist

“Think about any attachments that aredepleting your emotional reserves.Consider letting them go.”

— Oprah Winfrey“Hanging onto resentment is lettingsomeone you despise live rent-free inyour head.”

— Ann Landers“Courage is the power to let go of thefamiliar.”

— Raymond Lindquist

Cabrillo Stage 2012 Season Kicks Off

It’s time to mark your calendars to attendone, or all, of the splendid performancesfeatured by Cabrillo Stage. This yearthey’re putting on some great shows: “AChorus Line” which I saw in London yearsago and loved it; “Anything Goes” – a ColePorter classic – is filled with pizzazz andterrific songs, so I won’t be missing thatone. Also, our talented local writer JoeOrtiz has penned a musical called“Escaping Queens” which promises to be aknockout comedy about an immigrantfamily in New York; and then “A Night atthe Nutcracker” will be featured atChristmas. The season runs from July 13 toDec. 30, so get online for more information– and get your tickets now! We are so for-tunate to have the wonderful CabrilloCrocker Theater in Aptos, and ticket pricesfor the shows are very reasonable.

Info: www.cabrillostage.com or call thebox office at 470-6154.

Aptos Chamber of Commerce Women’s Networking Luncheon

Iwent to the first in a series of “Women inthe Spotlight” luncheons put on by theAptos Chamber of Commerce. Well attend-ed, fun and interesting, the entertainingguest speaker was Erin Clark from KSBW.Lunch was held at Bittersweet Bistro inAptos, and this delightful restaurantserved up a really delicious salad andsplendid dessert, along with fresh hot cof-fee. There was an abundance of raffleprizes and everybody had a good time.The next luncheon will also be held atBittersweet on Wednesday, July 25 from11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and the speaker will beHollie Estupinian, winner of the 2011 SanFrancisco Nike Women’s Marathon.

Cost is $35 and reservations are required.Call the Aptos Chamber at 688-1467,www.aptoschamber.com.

CTC Tea

Acouple of months ago I wrote aboutCTC (crush, tear, curl) tea and my

efforts to find this tea to replenish some Ihad bought in Nepal. Several peopleemailed me to let me know of websiteswhere I could order it online. But I alsoheard from the owner of A.J.’s Market inSoquel that they carry CTC tea from India,so I went there to buy some. It’s called CTCIndia Masala Tea with ingredients of black

tea, cardamom, ginger, pepper and cinna-mon. All you do is put not even a full tea-spoon of CTC in a cup (it’s pretty strong)and pour on boiling water. Voila! As thetiny buds of tea unfurl (no messy tea bags),I add a spot of milk, and a delicious spicycup of tea is ready to drink.

Ashby Confections

Ireally should title this little paragraphAshby Confessions! I tasted JenniferAshby’s Monterey Bay Salt Caramels and Ilove them. They’re delicious little darkchocolate treats with a little sprinkling ofsalt on top – which is harvested locally bythe Monterey Bay Salt Company. Ashbymakes delicious chocolates, and they areavailable in Aptos.

Ashby Confections, 7486 Soquel Drive (inHeather’s Patisserie in the Aptos Center),Aptos, 234-1171. Ashbyconfections.com.

Carolyn’s Fitness & Yoga

You should get stretched,” a friend saysto me after I tell her I’m always run-

ning around like crazy. I play a lot of tennisand take yoga classes regularly, but thestretch class I took at Carolyn’s Fitness &Yoga was an excellent workout, and mywhole body felt really toned up afterward.Carolyn Albanese, who owns the fitnessstudio, has an abundance of equipment,but I particularly loved the TRXSuspension Trainer, invented by a NavySEAL.

Here’s the info if you want to try it out:Carolyn Albanese, 3060 Valencia Ave., #8,Aptos. Studio: 662-0409, cell: 588-1905.Email: [email protected], carolynsfit-ness.com.

Good Manners

Iusually reserve the end of my columnfor a comment on dining etiquette, butthis time I am writing about good man-ners in general. The proper thing for aseated man to do when introduced to alady is to stand. It is also good mannersfor a man to stand when a lady comesinto the room. Recently, I went over to atable of seated men to say hello. Only oneof them stood to greet me. n

•••Josie Cowden is a freelance writer and

proofreader. Contact her at [email protected].


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movement6. Sports official9. But not least?13. Like puppy-hating

de Vil14. Gone by15. New _____, capital

of India16. Harsh or corrosive

in tone17. Daughter's brother18. Like Bird flu19. *She holds a record

17 Oscar nomina-tions

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between Europe andAsia

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color43. Seawards44. Forcefully urge46. Home for students47. *Denim innovator48. Capital of Bahamas50. Start of a hole, pl.52. Bo Derek in 197953. T on a test55. ___ stop57. *Wheelchair-bound

physicist61. *MC famous for

parachute pants64. Home to largest

mammal

65. *Blanche Devereauxon "The GoldenGirls"

67. Silent performers69. Chopin's instrument

of choice70. A belief or philoso-

phy71. High society72. Inactive73. *First baseball player

to reach 3,000 hits74. Rent again

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of languages56. Upside down frown57. Shoshonean people58. Turns blue litmus

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"Rosebud"61. Cannabis plant62. Male version of

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or vessels66. North American

country68. Many tennis games

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AnnouncementsAptos Fourth of July T-Shirts for Sale!

Help us celebrate the 4th of July instyle with our 2012 Parade T-shirts.

You can purchase your commemorative T-shirts at the Aptos Chamber ofCommerce, Aptos Feed & Pet Supply,Comercia Bank of Aptos, Fleet FeetSports, Eriks Deli of Aptos, Bay FederalBank of Aptos, Deluxe Foods, Santa CruzCounty Bank of Aptos, Pacific CoffeeRoasters, UPS Store, and Seascape Wineand Spirits. We have mens, womens, andchildrens sizes. For more information, call (831) 688-6961

Nar-Anon

What is co-dependency? What isenabling? What is this insanity? Am I

the only one who feels this way? Join Nar-Anon, a world wide fellowship of relativesand friends of addicts who have beenaffected by someone else's addiction. Threemeetings are now being held in Santa CruzCounty, on Sundays, Tuesdays, andFridays.For a meeting near you call (888) 374-1164or email [email protected]

Ongoing EventsOngoing thru July 27Teen Summer Reading Program at Watsonville Public Library275 Main Street, Suite 100

Theme this year is Own the Night! To cele-brate the theme, there will be seven weeks

of activities, parties, horror movies, and scav-enger hunts at the library! Teens can earn raf-fle tickets toward grand prize ($150) by read-ing, completing Book Bingo, and attendinglibrary events. Come to the Watsonville MainLibrary of the Freedom Branch Library to signup for free!For more information, call (831) 768-3400and ask for teen librarian, Hannah Clement.

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 peoplewith Alzheimers.

TuesdaysWomen Care Drop in Cancer Support

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

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

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

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

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

First Tuesdays and Third Wednesdays each monthOrientations to Become Advocates for ChildrenNorth County, 5:30-7p.m., first Tuesday ofmonth (for location details contact 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 SpecialAdvocates) of Santa Cruz County

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

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

For more information, visithttp://hirewire.org

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

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

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

Learn tips and make connections.Local professionals meet weekly to

focus on business building and collabo-ration. Interested business owners, inde-pendent professionals and guests wel-come. For more information: 621-1153,www.CoastalProfessionals.net

Toastmasters: 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 top-ics such as "The Art of Alchemy," as well as

"Lord Byron: Mad, Bad, and Dangerous toKnow." Purchase free parking tickets at the college,lectures are free.Overeaters Anonymous6:30-7:30pm at Teach by the Beach #50Rancho Del Mar, AptosFor more information, call (831) 429-7906

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

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

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

Fourth Wednesday thru AugustSanta Cruz ADHD Support Group Meetings6:30pm-8:00pm, Community room at AptosFire Station on Soquel Dr.

Meetings are free and open to the pub-lic, especially those with ADHD or

those who care about someone withADHD. We will hold break out sessionsfor parents of young chidlren withADHD, parents of teens with ADHD, andadults with ADHD. For more information, contact Judy Brenis [email protected] or call (831) 684-0590

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 Community

Center, Rm. 5 301 Center St. Santa CruzFor more information, call (831) 429-7906

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

Council Member Harlan will meetwith residents and persons interest-

ed in discussing City issues at CapitolaMall. She looks forward to meeting withher constituents and encouragesCapitola residents to stop by and meetwith her. For more information or to schedule anappointment, call (831) 475-7184

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

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

Public is invited to all programs.Contact President Jess Allen 831-684-

2721 or Past President BarbaraChamberlain at 831-688-3356 for meet-ing/dinner reservations or information orvisit www.cabrillohostlions.org.

Fridays, July 6 thru August 3Ease into the Weekend Svaroopa® Yoga Series8:00am-9:15 am, Aptos Yoga Center, 783 RioDel Mar Blvd. Ste 23B

Unwind the tension of the week and startthe weekend off right. Supported by blan-

kets, relax into poses that release deep spinaltensions, reducing stress and increasing flexi-bility and strength. Preregistration is required. For more informa-tion call (831) 688-1019, or visitwww.aptosyoga.org.

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 gourmet

foods. In addition, family activities, music,cooking demos by professional chefs, garden-ing workshops, seasonal fairs and events are apart of the market.

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

Dated EventsSaturday June 30Monterey Bay Master Gardeners 2nd Annual Home Gardening Boot Camp Registration 8:00am-5:00pm, Cabrillo CollegeHorticulture Facility, Aptos

This is a full day seminar-style gardeningrelated instruction classes, taught by

expert instructors. Classes include pest man-agement, soils, pruning, irrigation, fruit treecare, landscape design, gopher control,aquaponics, propagation, and many more.Instructors include staff from the Universityof California and Cabrillo College, plus mas-ter gardeners and local landscape and gar-dening experts. Registration fee is $40 for the day. For moredetails and to register, visit event website athttp://mbmg.org/events/mbmg-boot-camp/

Saturday July 14Sunday July 15Relay for Life of Santa Cruz10:00 am, Cabrillo College Track

This event gives everyone in our communi-ty a chance to celebrate the lives of people

who have battled cancer, remember lovedones lost, and fight back against the disease.Relay starts with survivors lap, when sur-vivors are invited to circle the track togetherand celebrate their victory over cancer. Theday continues with games, activities, kid'scamp, food booths, and live entertainment.After dark, we honor people who have beentouched by cancer and remember loved oneslost to the disease during the LuminariaCeremony. Learn more at relayforlife.org, or by calling 1-800-227-2345

Saturday July 21Yoga Workshop: Grow Taller with Spinal Tuneup9:00am-12:00pm, Aptos Yoga Center, 783Rio Del Mar. Blvd. Ste 23B

At this half day Svaroopa® yoga workshop,discover how to use your abdominals

while releasing tensions and learn a new wayto stand taller and increase your strength. $45early bird discount til July 8. Preregistrationrequired. For more information call (831) 688-1019, orvisit www.aptosyoga.org

Tuesday July 24Sons in Retirement Luncheon Meeting11:30am, Severinos Restaurant, 7500 OldDominion Ct. Aptos

Speaker will be Matt Campi, retired SantaClara Policeman, on Model Airplanes. Hestarted building them at eight years old, and isnow more active than ever. He races themusing radio control all over Central California.Call (831) 688-0977 for more information. n


AnnouncementsCoastanoa: Past and Present

Costanoa students and staff came togetherto do a community service mural project,

funded by the 180 degrees program. andwith the guidance of professional muralistPeter Bartczak. The theme of the mural is thepast and present of the land the school sitson. The mural is located at the schools cam-pus, 840 N Branciforte Ave. Members of thecommunity are welcome to come check itout.

Spring 2012 Family Arts Nights!

The Cultural Council of Santa CruzCounty is pleased to announce its Spring

2012 Family Arts Nights, to include activi-ties in folk dance, African drumming, story-telling, and visual arts. Family Arts Nightsoffers the opportunity for parents and chil-dren to share in fun learning activitiestogether and for parents to experience first-hand how learning through the arts canhelp their children in all aspects of theirlives!For dates and locations, visit ccscc.com.

Ongoing EventsOngoing from July 6 thru July 29Alligator to Zebra: An Alphabet of Oddball Animals ExhibitionFelix Kulpa Gallery, Santa Cruz. Receptionon July 6, 6:00pm-9:00pm

Check out Koronakos mixed media artexhibit which showcases his creativity

with found objects and their transformationinto playful animals. On July 6th, Koranakoswill be available to talk to guests at the recep-tion of this fantastic exhibit.For more information, visitwww.peterkoronakos.com, or call Paula at(831) 345-9081

MondaysLive Team Trivia6:00pm Brunos BBQ 230 G Mt Hermon Rd. SV

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

2nd place teams.No cost to play.

Mondays and WednesdaysSalsa Rueda Class7 pm at Louden Nelson Center, 301 Center St., SC

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

831-457-7432

Monday thru Friday thru Aug. 16Peaceful Interludes and Tranquil Landscapes8 am-5 pm

An art exhibition presented by the CulturalCouncil of Santa Cruz County. This exhib-

it will run from June 5th to August 16,Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm. This new artexhibition features five artists whose worksconvey a sense of richness in the depiction of,and a connection with, their subjects and natu-ral surroundings. Featured artists includeMarie Gabrielle, Caroline McCall, SusanTrimingham, Erika Gakovich, and TimothyLydgate.To learn more, Visit the Cultural Council'swebsite at www.ccsscc.org. TuesdaysBINGO6:30 p.m. Santa Cruz Elks Lodge, 150 Jewell St.

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

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

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

Live music weekends and acoustic guitarTuesdays.

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

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

Forty-seven years of performing in the BayArea, over 250 popular tunes. Come seeour band for Free in Sunnyvale EveryWednesday. No cover. Contact Lee McLaughlin, Booking Agent, at408-993-BAND (2263) for information aboutbooking the band for Non-profit events (dona-tions are tax deductible).www.PeninsulaBanjoBand.org

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

We will cover the fundamentals of leadingand following traditional Argentine Social

Tango, focusing on what you need to dancewell and enjoy yourself at the Milongas, (Tangodance party) and other social Tango events.For questions, contact Michael,[email protected] (831) 239-2247

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

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

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

First Fridays of each monthFirst Friday Art Tour

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

aged in conjunction with the participating artvenues. The event takes place year-round and

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

Every other FridayShakespeare Club of Santa Cruz10:30-12:30 pm, First Congregational Church,900 High St. Santa Cruz, Next: June 29

Shakespeare's club is seeking new membersto join in the study of his plays. For more information, visitwww.fridayshakespeare.org

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

Bring your favorite music to dance to 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.

Every other Saturday (July 7, 21 and Aug. 11)Starlight Evening Train Experience fromSanta Cruz Boardwalk

Evening trains depart from the Boardwalk inSanta Cruz for a relaxing and music-filled,

two and 1/2 hour round-trip excursion alongthe San Lorenzo River Gorge and the forestedHenry Cowell Redwoods State Park. For moreactive passengers, stream train cars will bereserved for dancing.For ticket price information and more, call(831) 335-4484 or visitwww.roaringcamp.com.

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

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

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

Dated EventsWednesday July 4Independence Day Family CelebrationSteam trains depart at 11:00am, 12:30pm, or2:00pm, Roaring Camp Felton

Bring dad and the entire family to RoaringCamp for an old-fashioned Fourth of July!

Live musical entertainment. Join in the games:Hula Hoop contests, sack races, balloon toss,and tug of war. Don't forget to treat yourself to

Roaring Camp's famous All American ham-burger and hot dog barbecue. For information on pricing and more, call(831) 335-4484 or visitwww.roaringcamp.com.

Saturday July 21Sunday July 22Connoisseurs' Marketplace ‘A Feast for the Senses.’ and free ‘Saturday after-hours Concert.’A Feast for the Senses :10:00am-6:00pm,Santa Cruz Ave. between El Camino andJohnson St., Free Concert: 5:30pm-8:00pm inFreemont Park

Enjoy this sun-splashed weekend event, fea-turing world class art by 250 of America's

top artisits, two days of stellar music, enlight-ening chefs' demos, fabulous food and drink,artisan specialty food purveyors, a collectorcar show, home and garden exhibits, healthand wellness displays, and organic and greenproducts showcase, and tons of fun for kids,head to chic. Festival also features live music,contemporary fine art, unique crafts, chefsdemonstrations, festive food and drink, artisanspecialty food, and a kids fun zone! Admission is free.

Friday July 27 thru Sunday July 29(Also August 3-5)Day Out with Thomas™ Mystery on the Railroads TourTrains depart from 8:30am-5:00pm, RoaringCamp, Felton

Thomas the Tank, the classic story-bookengine chugs into Roaring Camp

Railroads for a Day Out With Thomas,Mystery on the Rails Tour, 2012. Thomas fansare invited to come spend the day to ridetheir favorite No. 1 engine, meet Sir TophamHat, and take part in a variety of interactiveactivities.For pricing and more, call (831) 335-4484. Toorder tickets, call TicketWeb at 1-866-468-7630 or log onto roaringcamp.com.

Saturday August 25Moonlight Dinner Train Party 6:00pm-10:30pm, Roaring Camp, Felton

Treat your family to an evening of fun andrelaxation at Roaring Camp's Western

Themed Moonlight Dinner Train Party. Startwith a hearty steak BBQ dinner in the moon-light, followed by a leisurely train ride aboardthe vintage railway cars. The stream train stopsatop Bear Mountain to a glowing campfire, hotapple pie, and a country 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 n

Leo (July 23-Aug. 23)You can take advantage of the marvellous opportunities that comethis month, although it is not all plain sailing. But while Mercury is inyour sign you are quick to change adapt to new situations. After the15th, you may find that you can relax more and not be subject tomany changes of plan. The Sun enters your sign on the 22nd and thisis great for feelings of well being and a time to express yourself. Yousee that you have held back a little but now you are not afraid to letyour feelings be known, whatever they are!

Virgo (Aug. 24-Sep. 22)At last, Mars leaves you sign where it has been active for manymonths. You can look back and discover how much has changed thateffects you directly, and also see the changes that you have instigatedyourself. But now, the energy of Mars is softened in Libra, and you aretaking a more proactive approach to your finances. A new job is possi-ble, if you have been looking recently. Your ruler, Mercury, is retro-grade from the 15th so be patient if things are a little slow during thistime, and endeavour to complete important tasks beforehand.

Libra (Sep. 23-Oct. 23)Initially you enjoy the benefits of Jupiter and Venus forming a closealliance at the start of this month. This is wonderful for travel,exploration and discovery and then Mars enters your sign. This isthe action planet, and while you have felt you have had the luxuryof time, now you are geared up to go and see that too much procras-tination is not helpful. Maybe this leaves you feeling a little nervousbut you are encouraged to take the plunge and initiate an new ven-ture which is a little risky but could be incredibly successful.

Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22)The beginning of July sees the Sun and your ruler, Pluto in opposition.This can bring a certain amount of tension and you seek creative waysto bring about a solution in changing someone's attitude. This is alsointeresting in terms of travel and making journeys, which can be sym-bolic and significant. While the Sun is in the sign of Cancer, you findthat you are less restrained and restricted and there is a new freedomwhich is most welcome. You discover that what holds you back can bethe fear of success as much as the the fear of failure. be optimistic, as youhave every reason to be so.

Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21)Your ruler, Jupiter, continues to make its way through your chart area ofrelationships. This has a way of transforming your existing one, or bringyou opportunities is you are currently single. And Venus is here too,adding a romantic touch. This works well for business partnerships too,and new people and situations present themselves without you havingto look very hard. One thing leads to another and you could be chang-ing your role as a result. The Sun moves into Leo on the 22nd and thisworks harmoniously for you, being another fire sign. It's great for trav-el and adventure!

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 20)While you have been dealing with a fair amount of challenges justrecently, the Full Moon on the 12th should bring some kind of culmi-nation or breakthrough, which is more than welcome. This effectspersonal ambitions, and also relationship issues, particularly sincethe Sun is in that part of your chart. But you still have to be alert tosudden changes in direction, which can be unsettling. You need to bea little more patient as all the pieces slowly fall into place and you seethat soon you will be in a much better position than you have beenfor quite some time.

Aquarius (Jan 21-Feb. 18)While you have been dealing with intensely practical matters that alltake their time, soon this changes a little and you find that others arekeen to shoulder more responsibility than previously. This helps youenormously, but still, you need to be adaptable and ready for change.On the whole you are helped by Jupiter's influence, which links withVenus this month, making for some extremely pleasant experiences inyour social and creative life. This could be expensive, but you havefortuitous ways of making up the short fall. Romance is wonderfulafter the 22nd.

Pisces (Feb. 19-Mar. 20)You want to keep the mood light and playful at this time, and so willplay the fool quite happily. You know that you have a role in chang-ing the mood of those around you and there are important changesgoing on which others may find difficult to adjust to, at least initial-ly. The Cancerian Sun helps you to align yourself with your poten-tial and your feelings and you discover some surprises here. It isworth questioning what you have previously taken for granted.After the 22nd, you need to get your thoughts together and takeaction. Being organized is essential for what you are about to do.

Aries (March 21-April 20)This month the Sun highlights your family, home life and yourdomestic set up. While you may see important changes in this area atthe start of the month, this is as a result of quite a lot of preparationpreviously. There may be conflict with your work/life balance asstrong influences can undermine your best efforts, creating a certaindegree of stress. And yet you have what it takes to push through andmake the best of what is thrown at you. Indeed, there is massivepotential in the pipe line should you choose to take what is on offer.

Taurus (April 21-May 21)This month, the mighty Jupiter joins your ruler, Venus, and this couldbring an incredible opportunity to make the most of your creative tal-ents. Also there are business offers around for you, which you can takeadvantage of. Perhaps an idea has been in the pipe line and now youfind that you get the backing you need to make it happen, or have for-tuitous meetings with influential and helpful people. Mars moves intoposition to bring practicalities to the forefront, so you must make sureyou attend to the detail in what you are doing. A passionate love affairis on the cards!

Gemini (May 22-June 21)While you have had some inkling that this is a special time for you, youcan never quite anticipate how it will turn out. As such, the links withJupiter and Venus in your sign early are brilliant for socializing, creatingnew friendships, and your ambitions. You love meeting new peoplewho are on your wavelength, creative and witty . You have a hugeamount of energy at your disposal and enjoy the quick pace at themoment. The Sun in Cancer focuses on your resources and cash, and ini-tially you see that you are at a crossroads. Situations where you canincrease the supply of money are evident.

Cancer (June 22-July 22)While the Sun is in your sign, you feel more energized and ready totackle anything. Up to a point. The early days of July see a link with thetransformative power of Pluto. Something you have been ignoring for awhile now demands your attention so it is better to do this sooner,rather than later. The Full Moon on the 3rd could be quite a turningpoint for you. There are times when you are working hard behind thescenes and this month takes you to new places and situations that youhaven't experienced before.

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Cursing is controversial. Somebelieve that people who utterfour-letter words are immoral,

others call them crude, and still othersview those who have a foul mouth asuncivilized and annoying. The town ofMiddleboro, Massachusetts was fed upwith the spate of teen cursing on down-town streets and passed an ordinancethat fines public cursers 20 dollars foreach “bad word” they say in public.

On the opposite end of the curs-ing controversy, linguistic libertariansbelieve words are neither bad norgood. They believe free speech,including the right to verbalize rude-ness, is guaranteed in the FirstAmendment of the U.S. Constitutionand that the only bad words are theones that threaten to cause physicalharm to listeners (yelling bomb onboard, for example).

No matter where you stand onswearing, communication specialistsrecommend that sensitivity to othersis the key factor to consider if youhave the urge to say anythingstronger than “darn” or “shucks.”Here are three things to considerbefore you curse in public:

1. Know who’s listening to you.Cursing serves as a verbal expressionof anger, frustration, or disappoint-ment, but your issues are not every-one’s business. Particularly, if you’reon the phone call with a friend or aclient, think before you use an exple-tive. The salesperson who instinctive-ly blurts out the “s-word” when shebreaks a fingernail during a call withprospective customer can cost herselfmore than the price of a manicure.

2. Err on the conservative side atwork. All things considered, even ifeveryone’s “doing it,” it’s better to be

called a prude than to prove yourselfprofane or just at a loss for moredescriptive words. If you are focusedon career growth, your linguistic flex-ibility in forming ideas, not exple-tives, will be a major factor. If youneed a thesaurus, by all means, getone … and learn new ways ofexpressing yourself in a professionalsetting so that others don’t worryabout whether you’d be an appropri-ate candidate for a promotion (or,these days, even for keeping yourjob!).

3. Save it for later. If you trulymust let loose with your cussing, con-sider waiting until later to vent whenyou’re surrounded by your buddies.At other times, when you’re in public,restrain yourself. There are alwaysgentler, kinder words you can use, soadjust your vocabulary accordinglywhen you’re in mixed company.

Since swearing can be a well-

honed habit, it will help if you findalternatives. Squeeze your fingerstogether, make a fist, or tighten yourtoes when you feel a curse coming on.If you must mouth off, have a fewmilquetoast alternatives ready suchas darn, shoot, rats or fudge. Or becreative and develop your own cus-tomized curse word—one busy bar-tender says hockey puck to let offsteam.

The folks in Middleboro,Massachusetts may be onto some-thing. They know that exposure toexcessive cursing can offend, and as awise professor of speech once said,“Freedom of speech is not alwaysfree.” n

•••Laurie Schloff is a Senior Coaching

Partner with Brookline, Massachusetts-based The Speech ImprovementCompany. Visit her online atwww.speechimprovement.com.

Ray Kaupp has been with CabrilloCollege since 2005, initially as a busi-ness instructor and most recently asDirector of Workforce Development.Prior to joining Cabrillo, he spent morethan 20 years in the technology indus-try, with 10 years at the VP level andabove. His private sector career includ-ed more than five years at AppleComputer, followed by roles in a num-ber of startup companies that resultedin private acquisitions and a successful

initial public offering. Kaupp alsoserved as board chair at SeniorNet, anonprofit educational organizationthat teaches older adults computer andInternet skills.

A product of California’s publicschool system, Kaupp attended MesaCommunity College, and then trans-ferred to San Diego State University,where he earned a B.S. in BusinessAdministration. He also has an MBAfrom the University of California atBerkeley, and an Ed.D. from SanFrancisco State University.

“My experiences as a CabrilloCollege instructor and as the Directorof Workforce Development havegiven me an unwavering commitmentto student success,” said Ray Kaupp,Executive Director, Santa CruzCounty College Commitment. “In thisnew role, I look forward to workingwith members of the S4C collabora-tive, to not only increase the college-going rates in Santa Cruz County, butalso to prepare students for greatersuccess in the pathway of their choos-ing, be it college or the workforce.” n

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SPCA Featured Pet:No Need To Travel to Get to Chyna

You can get to beauty, luxury and tranquility by just visiting Chyna at the SantaCruz SPCA. This gorgeous Domestic Longhair cat came to us after her ownerpassed away and it’s now our mission to find her an indoor home where she can

perch on a windowsill in the sun, cuddle up in fluffy blankets and curl up on a warm andloving lap. At 11-years-old, you really wouldn’t think her at a day past five, as she’sextremely healthy with a luxuriously soft gray coat and strikingly kind yellow eyes.

Chyna has lived her whole life as an indoor cat and has no qualms with a cushyhome-environment. Because she is de-clawed, it’s imperative that she continues her lifeinside. There is not an aggressive or temperamental bone in this girl’s body. She is verymuch a lap cat who enjoys the human touch and doesn’t mind being picked up, carriedaround, cuddled, or brushed and is very gentle with children. On top of those great qual-ities, she also does very well with respectful dogs as well as other cats.

A calm and quiet cat like Chyna would fit seamlessly into many different home set-tings. From a multi-pet household looking for a family addition to a single person seek-ing a single companion, she could be your girl. She is sure to provide an insurmountableamount of companionship and unending love. Leave your passport at home but comevisit Chyna today!

Our adoption package for dogs and cats includes spay/neuter, vaccinations, micro-chipping, an ID tag, collar, a free health exam with a licensed Veterinarian, one month’sfree health insurance, discounted crate purchase and other animal care materials.

If you would like to help animals like Chyna and her orphaned friends, please con-sider donating to the Santa Cruz SPCA. The Santa Cruz SPCA is a 501c3 charitable organ-ization and receives no government funding, relying solely on public donations to run itsmany programs that benefit the animals and people of our com-munity.

For more information call the Santa Cruz SPCA at 465-5000,or visit www.santacruzspca.org. The SPCA is located at 2685Chanticleer Avenue in Santa Cruz, CA 95065 and is open to thepublic Tuesday through Sunday, 11:00 A.M. to 5:00 p.m. n

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Boomeria EXTRAVAGANZAThe annual ‘Boomeria Extravaganza’

offers a unique afternoon with hoursof music played on the organ in

Boomeria’s own Chapel Royal.Complementing these musical offerings isan assortment of snacks, drinks and wine,amidst the serene surroundings of theBonny Doon area forest.

This event takes place on Saturday,July 14, from 1 to 5 pm with PrestonBoomer, Faith Lanam, Max Perrey, BruceSawhill, Ann Thiermann, Bill Visscher andothers performing music on the organ.Finally, an ‘organ crawl’ provides visitorswith a tour of the organ’s intestines. TheBaroque Festival’s ‘BoomeriaExtravaganza’ is a fundraiser and proceedsbenefit the continued operation of theBaroque Festival’s annual concert season.

Tickets: $50 each through the UCSCTicket Office (831-459-2159), Santa CruzTickets (www.santacruztickets.com), andthe Civic Center Box Office. This event is afundraiser. Directions will be provided toticket holders. Advance ticket sales only.

Boomeria

The grounds of Boomeria are full of sur-prises, including its own castle and cat-

acombs. Created and maintained by “TheBoom” — a long-time local high schoolchemistry and physics teacher —Boomeria is a well-kept local secret.

The Organ

The invention of the organ dates back asfar as Archimedes around 300 B.C.

‘Music’s first synthesizer’ (as PrestonBoomer calls it) is a fascinating instrumentfrom both a music and physics standpoint.During the baroque period writing for anddevelopment of organs flourished, makingthe organ the computer of its day.

The sound of actual pipe organs nolonger abounds in most of our churches or

on our stereo systems, so naturally, the‘Baroque Festival’s looks forward to onceagain engaging its guests with the instru-ment’s complex mechanisms and cen-turies-old repertoire.

The Boomeria organ itself was a proj-ect begun in 1953. In that year, TrinityParish Church (now Cathedral) in San Josereplaced its organ console (vintage 1879),which had originally been donated to thechurch by The Boom’s great grandmother.Boomer rescued the console along with

two sets of pipes and started a proj-ect, which was eventually complet-ed with the assistance of studentsfrom San Lorenzo Valley HighSchool, over a period of manyyears.

Since then, generations ofBoomer’s students have helpedwith the building of this massiveinstrument and its intricate mecha-nisms, along with assistance fromorgan builders Bill Reid, John West,and Bill Visscher. The Boomeriaorgan now features 40 ranks, 2,500pipes, baroque voicing, andmechanical action.

Visitors to the BaroqueFestival’s annual Boomeria OrganConcert have the opportunity toexplore the grounds and crawl intothe organ itself, while enjoying livemusic and refreshments. n

Saturday, July 141-5 p.m.

Chapel Royal at BoomeriaBonny Doon

Boomeria grounds and castle

The organ inside Chapel Royal

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